Dell OptiPlex GX100 User Guide

Dell OptiPlex GX100 Manual

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    Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Introduction Setup and Operation System Setup Installing Upgrades Troubleshooting Technical Specifications NOTE: You can obtain the latest version of this document from the Dell support Web site at http://support.dell to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION
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    to load its files into memory from the boot-up sector on the hard-disk drive or another bootable device. l If your system displayed a message or emitted a beep code, see "Messages and Codes." l Verify the settings in System Setup. l Run the Dell Diagnostics. Checking Connections and Switches
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    from Dell. l A solid green power indicator and no beep code with video during POST indicate that an integrated system board device may be faulty. See "Getting Help" for instructions on getting technical assistance from Dell. The keyboard indicators The diskette-drive access indicator The hard-disk
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    and forgot to run System Setup. To correct this problem, enter System Setup, correct the setting for the corresponding System Setup program option, and reboot your system. If after checking the settings in System Setup you have not resolved the problem, see "Dell Diagnostics." Back to Contents Page
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    Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Replacing the Battery Overview A 3.0-volt (V) CR2032 coin-cell battery installed on the system board maintains system configuration, date, and time information in a special section of memory case, you must enter System Setup instructions labeled
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    your computer. Leave the computer turned off for at least 10 minutes. 8. After 10 minutes, plug in the computer, turn it on, and enter System Setup. If the time and date are still incorrect, see "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Back to Contents Page
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    Contents Page Contacting Dell: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview International Dialing Codes Americas Contact Numbers Europe Contact Numbers Asia and Other Regions Contact Numbers Overview When you need to contact Dell, use the telephone numbers, codes, and electronic addresses
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    North York, Ontario) Chile (Santiago) NOTE: Customers in Department Name or Service Customer Support, Technical Support Sales Web site: http://www.dell.com/br Automated Order-Status System AutoTech (Automated technical support) Customer Care (From outside Toronto) Customer Care (From within Toronto
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    [local, state, or federal] or educational institutions): Customer Service and Technical Support (Return Material Authorization Numbers) toll free: 1-800-234-1490 Dell Sales toll free: 1-800-289-3355 toll free: 1-800-879-3355 Spare Parts Sales toll free: 1-800-357-3355 DellWare™ toll free
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    for fax technical support. Finland (Helsinki) France (Paris/Montpellier) Department Name or Service Switchboard Home/Small Fax Switchboard Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Home and Small Business Technical Support Customer Care Area Code 01 01 01 01 01 02
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    (Alternative) Sales Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard Sales Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Technical Support Fax Home/Small Business Customer Care
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    Fax 020 Fax 020 Switchboard 020 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Norway (Lysaker) Technical Support Relational Customer Care NOTE: Customers in Home/Small Business 075 800 834 075 917 229 200 121 424 01 12 902 100 130 902 118 540 902 118 541 902 118 539
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    Sales Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] 91 91 08 Service Home and Small Business Government and Business Preferred Accounts Division (PAD) Customer Care Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Fax Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) Area Code 902 100
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    Outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, and Latitude™) Korea (Seoul) Macau Technical Support Outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Customer Care 24-Hour Automated Order Status Service Home and Small Business Group Sales Preferred
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    ) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) 04 NOTE: Customers in Singapore call Malaysia for customer assistance. Transaction Sales Corporate Sales South Africa Technical Support 011 (Johannesburg) Customer Care 011 Sales 011 Fax 011 Switchboard 011 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com
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    to Contents Page Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Features Before You Start Testing Starting the Dell Diagnostics Advanced Testing Overview If you experience a problem with your computer, run the Dell Diagnostics before you call Dell for technical assistance
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    specific device. Quick Tests runs only the subtests that run fast and do not require user interaction. Dell recommends that you select Quick Tests first to increase your chance of locating the problem from the CD-ROM drive when you have finished running the Dell Diagnostics. Advanced Testing When
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    in the Device Groups area the names of all components or devices that are part of your computer system. For example, it may not list a printer even and commands and gives instructions on how to use them Explains the functions of all keystrokes that can be used in the Dell Diagnostics Describes the
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    -ROM Drives: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Installing a CD-ROM Drive in a Small-Form-Factor Chassis Installing a Diskette, Tape, or CD-ROM Drive in a Low-Profile Chassis Installing a Diskette, Tape, or CD-ROM Drive in a Mini Tower Chassis Connecting Drives Installing a CD-ROM Drive in
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    . 8. Verify that your system works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. Installing a Diskette, Tape, or CD-ROM Drive in a Low-Profile Chassis To install a diskette, tape, or CD-ROM drive in a 5.25-inch drive bay in a low-profile chassis, perform the following steps. CAUTION: To avoid the
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    (see Figure 7). Figure 7. Inserting the Drive/Bracket Assembly Into the Drive Bay 1 Bracket 2 Notches (2) 7. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot. 8. Connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the back of the
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    sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a tape drive, refer to the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the tape drive software. Installing a Diskette, Tape, or CD-ROM Drive in a Mini Tower Chassis To install
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    tower only) as instructed in "Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel." 4. Remove the drive bracket from the bay you want to use. a. Squeeze the metal tabs that extend from each side of the drive the power supply out of the way temporarily. Figure 9. Removing a Drive 1 Bracket tabs (2) b. If a drive
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    the front bezel (mini tower only). 12. Replace the computer cover, reconnect your computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. 13. Update your system configuration information in System Setup. l For a diskette drive, update the appropriate Diskette Drive option (A or B) to
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    by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a tape drive, refer to the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the tape drive software. Connecting Drives When you install a drive, you connect two cables-a DC power cable
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    to Contents Page Expansion Cards: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Riser Boards Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Overview OptiPlex GX100 systems can accommodate a mix of 32-bit Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion cards and, optionally, 16-bit
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    5 PCI expansion-card connector 3 (PCI3) Figure 4. Low-Profile Chassis PCI/ISA Riser Board (Optional) 1 Standby power indicator (AUX_LED) 2 ISA expansion slot 1 (ISA1) 3 ISA expansion slot 2 (ISA2) 4 Remote Wakeup header (WOL) 5 PCI expansion slot 1 (PCI1) 6 PCI expansion slot 2 (PCI2) Mini Tower
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    or Figure 10 for instructions for the smallform-factor, low-profile, and mini tower chassis, respectively). Figure 8. Installing an Expansion Card in a Small-Form-Factor Chassis 1 Expansion card 2 Card-edge connector 3 Riser board 4 Expansion-card connector 5 Expansion-card cage Figure 9. Installing
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    " for instructions. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting 9. the chassis intrusion detector. While in System Setup, if you installed an entry-level OptiPlex sound card, change the setting for Sound to Off
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    card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: You must install filler brackets over empty card-slot openings Setup and reset Chassis Intrusion to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network
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    procedures in this section. Before running the Dell Diagnostics make sure that your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive. See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" for complete instructions. Troubleshooting the Monitor Troubleshooting video problems involves determining which of the following is
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    . 3. Start the Dell Diagnostics by inserting the Dell ResourceCD into the CD-ROM drive and rebooting the system. 4. Run the Mouse Test. 5. If the Mouse Test fails, the system board may be faulty. See "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Troubleshooting I/O Ports This
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    resolved, the system board may be faulty. See "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device If the information in "Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions" indicates that the problem is with a device connected to one of the serial ports, perform
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    Back to Contents Page Getting Help: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Help Overview Contacting Dell Back to Contents Page
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    to Contents Page Hard-Disk Drives: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide General Information About EIDE Hard-Disk Drives Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in a Low-Profile Chassis Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in a Small-Form-Factor Chassis Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in a Mini
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    the power and interface cables from the back of the drive. b. Squeeze the tabs on each side of the drive bracket, and slide it forward about one inch (see Figure 2). Figure 2. Removing the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket From the Small-Form-Factor Chassis 1 Drive bracket 2 Release tabs (2) c. Lift the drive
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    the hard-disk drive by running the Dell Diagnostics. 16. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on the hard-disk drive. For instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your operating system. Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in a Low-Profile
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    Remove the computer cover. 4. Remove the drive bracket from the chassis. a. If a hard-disk drive is already installed in the drive bracket, disconnect the DC power cable and EIDE cable from the drive. b. Remove the screw securing the hard-disk drive bracket to the drive cage in the chassis. c. Grasp
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    After you update the System Setup settings, reboot the system. 16. Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step. See the documentation for your operating system for instructions. 17. Test the hard-disk drive by running the Dell Diagnostics. 18. If the drive you just
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    Remove the computer cover. 4. Remove the drive bracket from the chassis. a. If a hard-disk drive is already installed in the drive bracket, disconnect the DC power cable and EIDE cable from the drive. b. Remove the screw securing the hard-disk drive bracket to the drive cage in the chassis. c. Grasp
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    (including Windows NT, when using a file allocation table [FAT] 16 file system) do not support drive partitions larger than 2 GB. Figure 12. Attaching Hard-Disk Drive Cables 1 Interface connector 2 Interface cable 3 Power cable 4 Power input connector on drive 5 Interface connector on drive 10
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    See the documentation for your operating system for instructions. 17. Test the hard-disk drive by running the Dell Diagnostics. 18. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on the hard-disk drive. For instructions, refer to the documentation that came with
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    Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. For instructions on using the technical support service, see "Technical Support Service" and
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    answers to questions. To contact Dell's technical support service, see "Before You Call" and then call the number for your country as listed in "Contacting Dell>." Problems With Your Order If you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact
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    the computer system's power and modem cables from all electrical outlets. Diagnostics Checklist Date: Name: Address: Phone number: Service tag (bar code on the back of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system
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    Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Low-Profile Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Mini Tower Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Low-Profile Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Empty drive insert out of its opening. Figure 2. Removing the Front-Panel Insert for the 3.5-Inch Bay (Low-Profile Chassis) 1 3.5-inch
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    Tower Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Empty drive bays contain a front-panel insert to protect the inside of the computer from dust particles and also to ensure proper airflow within the computer. Before you install a drive in an empty drive plastic insert out of its opening. To replace the front-panel
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    Small-Form-Factor Chassis Orientation View 1 System board 2 Diskette drive 3 Hard-disk drive 4 CD-ROM drive 5 Power supply Figure 2. Low-Profile Chassis Orientation View 1 System board 2 Hard-disk drive 3 Power supply 4 Externally accessible drive bays Figure 3. Mini Tower Chassis Orientation View
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    1 System board 2 Power supply 3 Drive cage 4 Internal hard-disk drive bracket 5 Expansion-card cage 6 Bottom of computer Figure 4, Figure 5, and Figure 6 show the small-form-factor, low-profile, and mini tower chassis, respectively, with the cover removed. Figure 4. Inside the Small-Form-Factor
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    1 External drive bay 2 Internal drive cage 3 Chassis intrusion switch 4 Hard-disk drive interface cable 5 Expansion-card cage 6 System board 7 Riser board 8 Padlock ring 9 Security cable slot 10 I/O ports and connectors 11 AC power receptacle 12 Power supply System Board Components Figure 7 shows
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    MONITOR MOUSE PANEL PARALLEL POWER_1 POWER_2 RISER SERIALn USB Description Auxiliary power indicator Battery socket Dual in-line memory module (DIMM) socket Diskette/tape drive interface connector Integrated network interface controller (NIC) connector Microprocessor fan connector EIDE
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    tab labeled "RELEASE ->," and rotate it upward until it locks in its extended position. Figure 9. Rotating the Power Supply 1 AC power cable 2 AC power receptacle 3 Power supply 4 DC power cables 5 Securing tab Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel (Mini Tower Chassis Only) To access some drive
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    and Replacing the Low-Profile Chassis Expansion-Card Cage To remove the expansion-card cage from the low-profile chassis, perform the following steps. CAUTION: Before you remove the computer cover, see "Safety First-For You and Your Computer." 1. Remove the computer cover as instructed in "Removing
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    up and away from the chassis. To replace the expansion-card cage in the low-profile chassis, perform the following steps: 1. With the securing lever in the upright position, align the slots in the left side of the expansion-card cage with the tabs on the back and bottom of the chassis (see Figure
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    securing lever in the upright position, align the slots in the left side of the expansion-card cage with the tabs on the back and bottom of the chassis (see Figure 13). Slide the expansion-card cage into place. 2. Rotate the securing lever inward until it is flush with the top side
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    Back to Contents Page Installing Upgrades: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Inside Your Computer Expansion Cards System Memory Microprocessor Battery Hard-Disk Drives Diskette, Tape, and CD-ROM Drives Back to Contents Page
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    Page Internal Components: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Safety First-For You and Your Computer Troubleshooting System Memory Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem Troubleshooting a Wet Computer
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    off the hooks at the front of the chassis. Figure 1. Removing the Small-Form-Factor Computer Cover Figure 2. Removing the Low-Profile Computer Cover 4. If your computer has a mini tower chassis, remove the computer cover as follows: a. Face the back of the computer and slide the upper half of the
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    the drive cage-they will prevent the cover from closing properly. 2. Check to see that no tools or extra parts (including screws) are left inside the computer's chassis. 3. If your computer has a mini tower chassis, skip to step 4 . If your computer has a small-form-factor or low-profile chassis
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    to lock the cover release mechanism. Figure 6. Replacing the Mini Tower Computer Cover 1 Hook 2 Recessed slot Troubleshooting a Wet Computer you proceed. 4. Remove all expansion cards installed in the computer except a drive controller card and video expansion card. 5. Replace the computer cover,
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    -card connections in the computer. 4. Verify the diskette/tape drive, hard-disk drive, instructions. If an error message indicates a problem with the battery or if System Setup loses the system configuration information when the computer is turned off, the battery may be defective. To troubleshoot
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    and the expansion card problem is not resolved, see "Getting Help" for information on obtaining technical assistance. Troubleshooting System Memory A computer memory problem can be a faulty dual in-line memory module (DIMM) or a faulty system board. If a random-access memory (RAM) error message
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    Dell ResourceCD and rebooting the system. 3. Run the Video test group. If any of the tests fail, see "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Troubleshooting the System Board A system board problem can result from a defective system board component, a faulty power supply
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    Back to Contents Page
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    basic input/output system (BIOS) provides support for USB keyboards and mice in MS-DOS® and other non-Windows® environments. To use this capability, enable the USB support in the BIOS setup. l Dell OptiFrame™ chassis for easy disassembly and improved serviceability. For additional hardware features
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    features (a setup password, a system password, a system-password lock option, a write-protect option for diskette drives, and display of the system's service tag number). l Dell Diagnostics for evaluating the computer's components and devices. l Video drivers designed to support the integrated Intel
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    computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates, Windows 98 Second Edition (SE). ARP or NetBIOS lookup packets are standard features of network activity and can wake up suspended systems without action from an administrator. For example, several systems may share hard-disk drives
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    pressing during the start-up boot sequence. Tables 1 and 2 define remote wake-up functions for each Windows operating system and system power state combination. Table 1. Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) 4.0 Driver System Setup-Remote Wake Up On Windows 95 OS Wake from Off-Magic
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    , boot sequence, property ownership tag, and System Setup settings and remote updates to the system BIOS. Prefailure Alerts Prefailure alerts generate warning messages about potential failures by the system DIMMs and SMART II hard-disk drives. ENERGY STAR® Compliance Certain configurations of Dell
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    Back to Contents Page System Memory: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Removing DIMMs Installing DIMMs Overview You can increase system memory up to 512 megabytes (MB) by using synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). Figure 7 in "
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    cover, rotate the power supply, and check the installed DIMMs to make sure that they are seated properly in their sockets. Then repeat steps 3, 4, and 5. 7. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing Chassis Intrusion to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned
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    (BIOS) found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector. See "Troubleshooting Drives." Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help in resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. The
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    Memory." The operating system is unable to carry out the command. This message is usually followed by specific information-for example, PRINTER OUT OF PAPER. Respond by taking the appropriate action. The hard-disk drive failed initialization. See "Troubleshooting Drives." The hard-disk drive
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    or hard-disk drive. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting the Battery." Enter System Setup and correct the date or time. Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the System Memory and the Keyboard tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Once your computer finishes booting
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    the problem. The beep code is a pattern of sounds: for example, one beep, followed by a second beep, and then a burst of three beeps (code 1-1-3) means that the computer was unable to read the data in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). This information is invaluable to the Dell support staff
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    no video during POST Solid green power indicator and no beep code but the system locks up during POST Cause System power supply failure. A device on the system board may be faulty or is incorrectly installed. A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. The monitor or the graphics card may
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    -form-factor chassis or low-profile chassis, it may be helpful to remove the power supply. If you are working in the mini tower chassis, it may be helpful to lay the computer on its side, and then rotate the power supply out of the way. For instructions, see "Rotating the Power Supply Away From the
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    securing clip that holds the heat sink assembly to the microprocessor zero insertion force (ZIF) connector. Press down on the folded part of the clip with a small screwdriver to release the clip (see Figure 3). The securing clip hooks over tabs on the sides of the socket. 6. Remove the heat sink
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    release lever 3 ZIF socket NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. 8. Unpack the new microprocessor. If any of the pins on the chip appear to be bent, see "Getting Help" for instructions in your upgrade kit and install it: a. Peel the release liner
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    . 14. If you are working in the mini-tower chassis system, replace the airflow shroud: a. Place the airflow shroud over the processor. b. Fit the mouth of the shroud into the alignment slot on the left side of the fan and between the fan and the power supply bracket on the right. c. Lift up on
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    Back to Contents Page Setup and Operation: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Getting Started Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Connecting Peripheral Devices Using the System Password Feature Controls and Indicators Using the Setup Password Feature Chassis Intrusion Disabling a
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    have the Microsoft® Windows® 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT® 4.0 operating system, Dell already installed the necessary mouse drivers on your hard-disk drive. If you need to reinstall the mouse drivers, see the documentation that accompanied your Dell ResourceCD for instructions. USB Connectors Your
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    your network configuration. Controls and Indicators Figure 2 shows the controls and indicators on the front panel of your computer. Figure 2. Controls and Indicators 1 Hard-disk drive access indicator 2 Reset button 3 Power indicator 4 Power button 5 Diskette-drive access indicator 6 Cover release
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    the access indicator turns off before removing a diskette from the drive. Cover Release Button Press the cover release button to remove the computer cover for the small-form-factor chassis or the low-profile chassis. On the back of the mini tower chassis, slide the upper half of the padlock ring to
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    encryption programs. Your Dell system is shipped system password just after the system boots. See "Using Your System hard-disk drive. Assigning a System Password Before you can assign a system password, you must enter System Setup is set to Unlocked. For instructions on changing the setting for
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    these combinations, the speaker emits a beep. To erase a character when entering boots and you can use the keyboard and/or mouse to operate your system as usual. NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password Feature"), the system accepts your setup ! Must power down.
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    Assigning a System Password." Using the Setup Password Feature Your Dell system is shipped to you without the setup password feature enabled. Since your system emits a beep. NOTES: The setup password can be the same as the system password. If the two passwords are different, the setup password can
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    to the instructions in "Removing labeled "PSWD") on the system board. 3. Replace the computer cover. 4. Reconnect your computer and peripherals to an electrical outlet, and then turn them on. Booting your system with the PSWD jumper plug removed erases the existing password(s). 5. Enter System Setup
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    Contents Page System Setup Options: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide AC Power Recovery Asset Tag Auto Power On Boot Sequence CPU ID CPU Speed Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B Integrated Devices Keyboard NumLock PCI IRQ Assignment Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n Remote Wake Up
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    that is not bootable in the drive or finds a problem with the drive itself, it displays an error message. If it does not find a diskette in the drive, the system tries to boot from the next device in the boot sequence list. Hard-Disk Drive Selecting Hard-Disk Drive causes the system to attempt to
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    Port 2 l Parallel Port l IDE Drive Interface l Diskette Interface l USB Emulation l PC Speaker l Primary Video Controller l Video DAC Snoop Press to configure these options as explained in the following subsections. Network Interface Controller Network Interface Controller determines whether
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    devices unless a particular device, device driver, or operating system requires a specific IRQ line already in use by a PCI device. Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n Primary Drive n identifies drives attached to the primary EIDE interface connector (labeled "IDE1") on the system board; Secondary
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    Dell) l Off l User 1 or User 2 l A specific drive- BIOS). NOTE: Operating systems that bypass the system BIOS may not obtain optimum hard-disk drive performance. If You Have a Problem If the system generates a drive error message the first time you boot keyboard errors during the power-on self-test
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    displayed in the system data area of the System Setup screen: l The microprocessor type and BIOS level. l The size of the integrated level 2 (L2) cache. l The system's seven-character service tag number, which was programmed into NVRAM by Dell during the manufacturing process. Refer to this number
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    Interface (ATAPI) Zip devices by the system BIOS. When Enabled is selected, ATAPI Zip devices are supported as diskette drives, and the first Zip device is listed as a bootable device under Boot Sequence. When Disabled is selected, the system BIOS ignores ATAPI Zip devices, though the operating
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    Back to Contents Page Software Checks: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Memory-Resident Programs Installing and Configuring Software Program Conflicts Error Messages Memory Address Conflicts Input Errors Interrupt Assignment Conflicts Overview Because most computers have
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    of video mode or monitor. In such cases, you may have to develop an alternative method of running that particular program-the creation of a boot file made especially for that program, for example. Call the support service for the software you are using to help you with this problem. Memory Address
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    IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 Used by the mouse port Used by the math coprocessor (if applicable) Used by the primary integrated drive electronics (IDE) controller Used by the secondary IDE controller Back to Contents Page
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    Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Processor Ports Memory Key Combinations System Information Controls and Indicators Graphics and Video Expansion Bus Power Physical Drives Environmental Processor Microprocessor type Internal cache
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    PCI expansion-card connector size 120 pins PCI expansion-card connector data width 32 bits (maximum) ISA expansion-card connector size ISA expansion-card connector data width (maximum) 98 pins 16 bits Drives Externally accessible bays: Small-form-factor chassis Low-profile chassis Mini tower
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    LED green LED for 10-Mb operation; orange LED for 100-Mb operation yellow LED Power DC power supply: Wattage Heat dissipation Voltage Backup battery small-form-factor chassis: 110 watts (W); low-profile chassis: 145 W; mini tower chassis: 200 W small-form-factor chassis: 808 British thermal units
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    Small-form-factor chassis: Height Width Depth Weight Low-profile chassis: Height Width Depth Weight Mini tower chassis: Height Width Depth Weight Environmental Temperature: Operating Storage Relative humidity Maximum vibration: Operating Storage Maximum shock: Operating Storage Altitude: Operating
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    Back to Contents Page System Setup: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Using System Setup System Setup Options Back to Contents Page
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    Back to Contents Page Optional Stand: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Removing and Attaching the Small-Form-Factor or Low-Profile Chassis Optional Stand To remove the optional stand from the small-form-factor or low-profile chassis, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the computer over so
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    Setup: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview System Setup Screen Entering System Setup System Setup Navigation processor, level 2 (L2) cache, service tag, and the version number of the basic input/output system (BIOS). l Options - The main area of the screen is a scrollable window
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    selected field's pop-up options menu, cycles through the options in a field. Exits System Setup without rebooting the system and returns the system to its previous state-the boot routine.1 Exits System Setup and reboots the system, implementing any changes you have made. Resets the selected option
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    Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Basic Checks External Components Messages and Codes Internal Components Software Checks Getting Help Dell Diagnostics Back to Contents Page
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide
Models DCP, DCS, and MMP
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Throughout this guide, there may be blocks of text printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions, and they are
used as follows:
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
©
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Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text:
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,
Dell OpenManage
,
Dimension
,
Latitude
,
Inspiron
,
and DellWare
are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation;
Microsoft
,
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,
MS-DOS
, and
Windows NT
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;
Intel
is a registered trademark, and
Celeron
is a trademark of Intel
Corporation;
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IBM
and
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Novell
and
NetWare
are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Dell Computer Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation
disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Initial release: 18 May 1999
Last revised: 17 Jan 2001
Introduction
Setup and Operation
System Setup
Installing Upgrades
Troubleshooting
Technical Specifications
NOTE: You can obtain the latest version of this document from the Dell support Web site at
.
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.