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Configuration Installing Upgrades Computer Cover Expansion Cards System Memory AGP Graphics Card/GPA Card Microprocessor Hard Drives Diskette Drives Optical Drives Battery Technical Specifications Solving Problems Finding Solutions Dell Diagnostics Messages and Codes Software Problems BIOS Recovery - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 2
February 2002 08WUP A06 - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 3
System Small Form-Factor Computer 1 USB connectors (2) 2 Headphone connector 3 Hard drive access indicator 4 Power button 5 Power indicator Front View of the Small Desktop System Front View of the Small Mini-Tower System 1 Front-panel door 2 Power button 3 Power indicator 4 Removable optical - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 4
, and Windows XP (With Dell AutoShutdown Loaded) Action System Turned On and ACPI Disabled Press power button System turns off immediately Hold power button for 6 seconds* System turns off Results System in Suspend Mode System turns off immediately System turns off System Turned Off Boots and - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 5
l No light - system is in the off state (S4, S5, or mechanical OFF) l Steady green - normal operating state l Blinking green - low-power state (S1 or S3) NOTE: Your system can resume from the S3 state (suspend to RAM) in several ways. Pressing the power button always works. Certain USB devices also - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 6
4 Link integrity light 5 Network adapter 6 Activity light 7 Video connector 8 Microphone connector 9 Audio line-in connector 10 Audio line-out connector 11 USB connectors (2) 12 Diagnostic lights 13 Serial 2 connector 14 Serial 1 connector Small Desktop System Back-Panel Connectors and Indicators 1 - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 7
and any attached peripherals before connecting a mouse to the computer. If your system uses Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your hard drive. USB Connectors These are used to attach USB-compliant devices such as keyboards, mice, printers, and - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 8
Heat sink and blower assembly Inside the Small Desktop Chassis Inside the Small Mini-Tower Chassis 1 Diskette drive 2 Hard drive 3 Internal speaker 4 Chassis intrusion switch 5 Expansion-card cage 6 Power supply 7 Expansion-card slots 8 AC power connector 9 Padlock ring 10 I/O ports and connectors - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 9
Desktop System 1 CD drive data cable 2 Floppy drive data cable 3 Control-panel cable 4 CD drive power cable 5 IDE drive power cable (hard drive) 6 IDE data cable (hard drive) 7 Input/output cable 8 Input/output audio cable 9 CD audio cable Cabling in the Small Desktop System Without a Sound Card - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 10
drive) Cabling in the Small Desktop System With a Sound Card Installed 1 Optical drive audio cable 2 Optical drive cable 3 Diskette drive cable 4 Control panel cable 5 Front input/output cable 6 Front input/output audio cable 7 EIDE interface cable (hard drive) Cabling in the Small Mini-Tower - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 11
a color code key for the cables inside your system. Hard drive Diskette drive Optical drive USB ATA, IDE, or EIDE drive Control panel CD audio System audio Blue Black Orange Gray Green Yellow Blue Black System Board Components Front of Computer Back of Computer 1 PC speaker 2 DC power connector - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 12
SPEAKER VRM Description Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro connector Line-in, line-out, and microphone jacks Auxiliary power indicator Battery socket CD-ROM drive audio cable connector Diagnostic LEDs Dual in-line memory module (DIMM) socket Diskette drive interface connector Microprocessor fan - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 13
Page Additional Information: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Regulatory Notices ENERGY STAR® Compliance Limited Warranty and Return Policy Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 14
manufacturer's instruction manual, may Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA IC Notice (Canada Only) Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell this Dell system meets the following set of fluctuations and flicker in lowvoltage supply systems for equipment with rated - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 15
Your computer system uses a lithium battery. The lithium battery is a long-life battery, and it is very possible that you will never need to replace it. However, should you need to replace it, refer to the section about replacing the battery in your Dell system documentation for instructions. Do - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 16
Information and Communications (MIC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MIC label may be located separately from All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source. The phasing conductor of - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 17
: Ship to: Supply voltage: Frequency: Input current rating: Dell One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de México, 11950 México, D.F. Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F. - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 18
xico, S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F. Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F. 115/230 VAC 60/50 Hz DHS - 2.0/1.0 A DHP - 1.5/0.75 A DHM - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 19
EPA ENERGY STAR® requirements as configured when shipped by Dell. Any changes you make to this configuration (such as installing additional expansion cards or drives) may increase the system's power consumption beyond the limits set by the EPA's ENERGY STAR® Computers program. ENERGY STAR® Emblem - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 20
accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell. This limited warranty does - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 21
accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell. This limited warranty does - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 22
DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC by contacting the Dell point of sale within the guarantee period. The end user must always supply proof of purchase, - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 23
must call Dell Customer Service to receive manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be returned with it. For customers who want to return, for refund or credit only, either applications software or an operating system that has been installed by Dell - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 24
OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Manageability Security Password Protection System Settings Additional System Setup Options Jumper Settings Software Installation and Configuration Manageability l Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant - the Dell software-management application interface for the Desktop - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 25
remote BIOS upgrades to systems on a network. l Remote system configuration - allows changes to the system asset tag, boot sequence, property ownership tag, and system setup program options. l Prefailure alerts - generate warning messages about potential failures by SMART II hard drives. Security - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 26
or if you leave your computer unlocked so that someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting, anyone can access the data stored on your hard drive. System Password settings in system setup: l Enabled - a system password is assigned l Disabled - system password feature is disabled by - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 27
-arrow key. The system prompts you to enter and verify the password. If a character is illegal for password use, the system emits a beep. 3. Type in and then verify the password. After you verify the password, the Setup Password setting changes to Enabled. The next time you attempt to enter system - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 28
. 2. Remove the jumper plug from the PSWD jumper to disable the password feature. See "Jumper Settings" to locate the password jumper (labeled "PSWD") on the system board. 3. Close the computer cover. 4. Reconnect your computer and peripherals to an electrical outlet, and then turn them on. This - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 29
-selectable options such as date and time, or system password l To set the current configuration information such as the amount of memory or type of hard drive installed You can view the current settings at any time. Dell recommends that you print the system setup screens (by pressing - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 30
settings: l Diskette Drive A: - The system will attempt to boot from the diskette drive. If the system finds a diskette in the drive that is not bootable, an error message will appear. If no diskette is in the drive, the system will attempt to boot from the next device in the list. l Hard Drive - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 31
Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B options have the following possible settings: ¡ Optical, 360 KB ¡ Optical, 1.2 MB ¡ Diskette, 720 KB ¡ Diskette, 1.44 MB ¡ Not Installed l Fastboot allows your system to boot in 10 seconds or less. The default setting is On. If you do not want your computer to - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 32
that may occur when you use certain video expansion cards. The default is Off. If you are using a video expansion card and problems such as incorrect colors or blank windows occur, set Video DAC Snoop to On. l Keyboard NumLock determines whether your system boots with the Num Lock mode activated on - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 33
system's basic input/output system (BIOS). NOTE: Operating systems that bypass the system BIOS may not obtain optimum hard drive performance. If You Have a Problem If the system generates a drive error message the first time you boot your system after you install an EIDE drive, it may mean that your - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 34
jumpered Setting (default) Description System password features are enabled. unjumpered System password features are disabled. Software Installation and Configuration When you obtain software, check it for viruses with virus-scanning software before installing it on your computer's hard drive - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 35
Contents Page Contacting Dell: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 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 - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 36
Department Name or Service General Support Argentina (Buenos Aires) Barbados Technical Support, Customer Care Sales Tech Support Fax Customer Care Fax Website: www.dell.com.ar General Support Bermuda General Support Brazil Customer Support, Technical Support Technical Support Fax Customer Care - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 37
dell.com/br Canada (North York, Ontario) Automated Order-Status System AutoTech (Automated technical support) Customer Care (From outside Toronto) Customer Care (From within Toronto) 416 Customer Technical Support , and Fax (Technical Support and Customer Service) 512 technical assistance. - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 38
Business Group (For portable and desktop computers): Customer Technical Support (Return Material Authorization Numbers) toll free: 1-800-624-9896 Customer Technical Support (Home sales purchased via www.dell.com) toll free: 1-877-576-3355 Customer Service (Credit Return Authorization Numbers - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 39
Service and Technical Support (Return Material Authorization Numbers) Dell Sales Spare Parts Sales Desktop and Portable Fee-Based Technical Support Sales (Catalogs) Fax TechFax Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard Support and Customer Care. Belgium (Brussels) Department Name or Service Area Code - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 40
Switchboard Switchboard (Alternative) Sales Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard Sales Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Technical Support 09 09 09 09 09 09 - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 41
Care 02 Fax 02 Switchboard 02 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell/ Corporate Technical Support 02 Customer Care 02 Fax 02 Switchboard 02 Website: support.euro.dell.com Email: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell/ Luxembourg Technical - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 42
(Madrid) E-mail Support for Servers: [email protected] Customer Service Phone Customer Care Sales Switchboard Customer Service Fax Fax Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Customer Care Sales Switchboard Fax E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 43
E-mail Support for OptiPlex™ : [email protected] E-mail Support for Servers: [email protected] Technical Support (Home and Small Business) Technical Support (Corporate) Customer Care (Home and Small Business) Customer Service (Corporate) Switchboard Fax Website: support.euro.dell.com - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 44
™ and Inspiron) Area Code 81-44 Technical Support Outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support Outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Customer Care 24-Hour Automated Order Status Service Individual User - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 45
Accounts Sales (Over 3500 044 employees) Faxbox Service 044 Switchboard 044 Web site: support.jp.dell.com Technical Support Sales Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Customer Service (Seoul, Korea) Fax Switchboard Technical Support NOTE: Customers in Macau call Malaysia for customer - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 46
Corporate Sales Thailand Technical Support NOTE: Customers in Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Thailand call Malaysia for customer assistance. Sales Back to Contents Page 0080 651 228/0800 33 556 toll free: 0080 651 227/0800 33 555 toll free: 088 006 007 633 4949 toll free: 088 006 009 - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 47
factor and small desktop systems support a single enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) hard drive in the hard drive bay; the small mini-tower system supports two EIDE hard drives. EIDE Drive Addressing All EIDE devices require that you configure the cable select setting, which assigns master - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 48
the hard drive to the bracket rails, Removing the Hard Drive in the Small Form-Factor Desktop System 6. If necessary, attach the bracket rails to the new hard drive by aligning the four screw holes of the drive and bracket and then inserting and tightening the screws that came with your upgrade kit - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 49
instructions. 16. Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics. Small Desktop System Hard Drives To install an EIDE hard drive in a small desktop of the computer. NOTICE: When you unpack the drive, do not set it on a hard surface, which may damage the drive. Instead, set the drive on a - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 50
shroud and lifting the shroud away. Removing the Hard Drive Shroud in the Small Desktop System 5. Remove the drive bracket from the chassis. a. If a hard drive is already installed in the drive bracket, disconnect the power and interface cables from the drive. b. Press in on the tabs on each side - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 51
hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics. 19. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on the hard drive. For instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your operating system. Small Mini-Tower System Hard Drives To install an EIDE hard drive - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 52
, and update the appropriate Primary Drive option (0 or 1). 16. Exit system setup, and reboot the system. 17. Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step. See the documentation for your operating system for instructions. 18. Test the hard drive by running the Dell - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 53
or switch, depending on the drive. For instructions on configuring the cable select setting, see the documentation that accompanied the drive. 3. Open the computer cover. 4. If a drive is already installed in the bay and you are replacing it, be sure to disconnect the power and interface cables from - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 54
floppy connector (DSKT) To remove and install a 5.25-inch drive in a small form-factor desktop system, perform the following steps: 1. If you are replacing a 5.25-inch drive and bracket assembly, follow these instructions. If you are installing a new drive, skip to step 4. a. Press inward on the two - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 55
CD-ROM or tape drive, use the spare connector on the existing interface cable. Otherwise, use the EIDE interface cable provided in the drive kit. Attaching Cables to the 5.25-Inch Drive in the Small Form-Factor Desktop System 1 DC power cable 2 Power input connector 3 Audio cable 4 Audio connector - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 56
: Tape drives 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. Small Desktop System Floppy, Tape, or CD-ROM Drives To install - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 57
drive. Attaching Floppy Drive Cables in the Small Desktop System 1 Power cable 2 Floppy cable 3 Floppy connector To remove and install a 5.25-inch drive in a small desktop system, perform the following steps. 1. If you are replacing a 5.25-inch drive and bracket assembly, follow these instructions - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 58
Drive in the Small Desktop System 1 Floppy/tape drive interface cable 2 Interface connector 3 DC power cable 4 Power input connector 5 Audio connector 6 Audio cable 9. Connect the interface cable to the system board or a controller card, depending on the type of drive. l For an EIDE tape drive or CD - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 59
: Tape drives 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. Small Mini-Tower System Floppy, Tape, or CD-ROM Drives To install - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 60
Small Mini-Tower System 1 DC power cable 2 Floppy drive connector 3 System board floppy connector (DSKT) To remove and install a 5.25-inch drive in a small mini-tower system, perform the following steps: 1. If you are replacing a 5.25-inch drive and bracket assembly, follow these instructions. If - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 61
all four screws. Installing a 5.25-Inch Drive in the Small Mini-Tower System 4. If the new drive does not have the bracket rails attached, install the extra rail set that is located inside your computer, underneath the cover. 5. If the new drive is going into a previously empty bay, remove - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 62
and update the appropriate Diskette Drive A or Diskette Drive B option to reflect the size and capacity of your new floppy drive. l If you installed a non-EIDE tape drive as the second drive, set the Diskette Drive B option to Not Installed. l If you installed an EIDE CD-ROM or tape drive, set the - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 63
help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. 4. If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, call Dell for technical assistance. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support personnel. If you - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 64
/Pacific countries only) l Electronic Information Service [email protected] AutoTech Service Dell's automated technical support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about their portable and desktop computer systems. When you call AutoTech - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 65
of the system's start-up files. If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed: Back to Contents Page - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 66
OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Safety Information: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Technical Specifications: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Stand: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Installing Upgrades: Dell OptiPlex - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 67
Back to Contents Page Solving Problems: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Finding Solutions Dell Diagnostics Messages and Codes Software Problems BIOS Recovery Utility Finding Solutions This section describes system and software problems, offers corrective actions, describes the utility, - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 68
LED on the front of the computer light up? Yes. The problem is resolved. No. The computer may be defective. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Video and Monitor Problems Basic Checks: l If the monitor power indicator does not light, check the power connection. l If the external monitor is - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 69
or back panels. l Adjust the volume. l Reinstall the audio driver for your operating system. l Check for interference: electrical appliances on the same circuit or operating in close proximity to the computer can cause interference. If the problem still exists after you complete the basic checks - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 70
service center for repair. 3. Try to print again. Does the print operation complete successfully? Yes. The problem is resolved. No. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Serial or Parallel Device Problems NOTE: If you are having a problem with a printer, see "Printer Problems." If a system error - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 71
Dell for technical assistance. 3. If the problem is confined to a particular application program, see the application program's documentation for specific connected to the computer. l Reinstall the mouse driver for your operating system. l Restart the computer. If the problem still exists after you - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 72
The problem is resolved. No. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Drive Problems Diskette Drive Problems During the power-on self-test (POST), the computer checks the diskette drive, comparing its characteristics with the system configuration information. The diskette-drive access light blinks as - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 73
the diskette-drive access light blink during the boot routine? Yes. Go to the next question. No. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Does the computer display a drive error message? Yes. See "System Messages" for an explanation of the message, and then go to step 5. No. The problem is resolved - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 74
x: at an MS-DOS prompt, where x is the hard drive letter, and press . Is the drive operating properly? Yes. The problem is resolved. No. Proceed to step 3. 3. Run the appropriate test group in the Dell Diagnostics: l For an IDE hard drive, run the IDE Devices device group. l For a SCSI - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 75
to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. Does the hard drive activity light blink during the boot routine? Yes. Go to the next question. No. The system board may be faulty. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Does the computer display a drive error message? Yes. See "System Messages" for an - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 76
, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then open the computer cover. 8. Remove all expansion cards except the video card. NOTE: If your primary hard drive is connected to a drive controller card and not one of the system board EIDE connectors, leave the - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 77
before you proceed. 3. If you have a small mini-tower chassis, remove the AGP card brace. 4. Remove all expansion cards installed in the computer except a video expansion card. NOTE: If your primary hard drive is connected to a drive controller card and not one of the system board EIDE connectors - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 78
device. l Memory parity errors occur on parity-enabled systems. l Noise or other problems from sound cards. l Unintelligible characters printed on the printer. l Mouse pointer hangs and will not move or moves in a stuttering fashion. l Messages stating that the computer is not operating at maximum - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 79
The memory module(s) were defective. The problem is resolved. No. Contact Dell for technical assistance. System Board Problems A system board problem can result from a defective system board component, a faulty power supply, or a defective component connected to the system board. If an error message - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 80
begin. For additional information, refer to the Dell OptiPlex User's Guide, located on the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. 1. Shut down and restart the computer. 2. Enter system setup. 3. Change the Boot Sequence to use the CD drive as the first device in the boot sequence. NOTE: Write down your current - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 81
option. 11. Remove the ResourceCD from the CD drive when you have finished running the Dell Diagnostics. 12. Enter system setup and change the Boot Sequence to your original configuration. Advanced Testing When you select Advanced Testing from the Diagnostics Menu, the following screen appears: - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 82
system, and the computer itself are capable of identifying problems and alerting you to them. When a problem occurs, a message may appear on your monitor screen or a beep code may sound. See "System Messages" or "System Beep Codes" for information about each message or beep code. System Messages If - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 83
the same error. See "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance, and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to the support technician. Attachment failed to respond The diskette drive or hard drive controller cannot send data to the associated drive. See "Drive Problems." Bad - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 84
the computer. If the error appears again, see "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Memory tests terminated by keystroke The memory test was not completed. Rerun the memory test. No boot device available The computer cannot find the diskette or hard drive. Enter - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 85
drive setting to None. Remove the drive from the system. This should be done only after you have backed up the data. Write fault Write fault on selected drive The operating system cannot write to See "Drive Problems." the diskette or hard drive. System Beep Codes When errors occur during a boot - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 86
to operate, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the front panel and back panel of the chassis provide diagnostic codes that can help you troubleshoot a system problem. The following sections describe the meaning of the diagnostic codes. CAUTION: Before servicing any components inside your computer, see - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 87
system does not boot, see "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. A problem was detected while the BIOS was See Table 2 for instructions on diagnosing the executing. beep code. The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty. See "Video and Monitor Problems ." If the - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 88
a video card, reseat it and restart the system to retest. If you have video integrated, you must replace the system board. yellow green green yellow Possible diskette or hard drive failure Reseat all power and data cables, and restart the system to retest. green green green yellow Possible USB - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 89
made especially for that program, for example. Call the support service for the software you are using to help you with this problem. Memory-Resident Programs Many utilities and supplementary programs load either when the computer boots or from an operating system prompt. These programs are designed - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 90
system loses power and beeps constantly but does not boot when power is restored, the basic input/output system (BIOS) is probably corrupted. To restore the BIOS, perform the following steps: 1. Disconnect the system from its power source. 2. Go to another working system, and download the BIOS flash - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 91
Back to Contents Page Regulatory Notices: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Overview FCC Notices (U.S. Only) IC Notice (Canada Only , consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Dell computer systems are designed - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 92
manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA (512) 338-4400 IC Notice (Canada Only) Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell that this Dell system meets the following set of technical in lowvoltage supply systems for equipment with rated - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 93
Dell. Any changes you make to this configuration (such as installing additional expansion cards or drives) may increase the computer's power consumption beyond the limits set by the EPA's ENERGY STAR Computers it is specifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification label. The - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 94
may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may equipment according to the instruction manual. Figure 2. VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only) To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 95
from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source. The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 96
: Ship to: Supply voltage: Frequency: Input current rating: Dell One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de México, 11950 México, D.F. Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F. - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 97
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Safety Information: Dell™ Optiplex™ GX150 System User's Guide Overview When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When Working With Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Overview Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 99
and brightness settings, and the lighting around you (such as overhead lights, desk lamps, and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows) to service the computer yourself, except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in Dell documentation. Always follow installation and service instructions - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 100
1. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. 2. Turn off your computer and any devices. 3. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer, before touching anything inside - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 101
Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Processor Memory System Information Graphics (Optional) and Video Audio Expansion Bus Drives Ports Key Combinations Controls and Indicators Power Physical Environmental Processor Microprocessor type Internal - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 102
(card sizes = three slots support cards up to 27.9 cm high (11 inches), and one slot supports a card up to 22.9 cm high (9 inches) 120 pins PCI expansion-card connector data width (maximum) 32 bits Drives Externally accessible bays: Small form-factor chassis Small desktop chassis Small mini-tower - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 103
setup Boot Sequence option launches the utility partition (if installed) during system start-up Controls and Indicators Power control push button Power indicators green light-emitting diode (LED) on power button-blinking green in sleep state; solid green for power on state Hard drive access - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 104
DC power supply: Wattage Heat dissipation Voltage Backup battery Physical Small form-factor chassis: Height Width Depth Weight Small desktop chassis: Height Width Depth Weight Small mini-tower chassis: Height Width Depth Weight Environmental Temperature: Operating Storage Relative humidity Maximum - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 105
Storage Altitude: Operating Storage Back to Contents Page 27-G faired square wave with a velocity change of 200 inches/sec (508 cm/sec) -16 to 3048 meters (m) (-50 to 10,000 feet [ft]) -16 to 10,600 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 106
Back to Contents Page Stand: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Removing and Attaching the Small Form-Factor and Small Desktop Computer Stands To remove the stand from the small form-factor and small desktop computers, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the computer over so that the stand - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 107
aligning the captive screw in the stand with the screw hole in the cover. b. When the stand is in place, tighten the thumbscrew. 3. Rotate the computer so that the stand is at the bottom and the drives are at the top. Back to Contents Page - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 108
Page Installing Upgrades: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Computer Cover Expansion Cards System Memory AGP Graphics Card/GPA (AIMM) Card Microprocessor VRM Hard Drives Diskette Drives Optical Drives Front-Panel Inserts (Small Desktop and Mini-Tower Chassis) Battery Computer Cover - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 109
catches at a 45-degree angle. Then remove the optical drive data cable and/or the hard drive data cable from the system board and open the cover to a 90-degree angle. Opening the Small Mini-Tower System to a 45-Degree Angle To close the computer cover, perform the following steps: 1. Check all cable - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 110
requirements, your Dell system uses only PCI expansion slots. Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion cards are not supported. NOTICE: Before disconnecting a peripheral from the computer or removing a component from the system board, verify that the auxiliary power light-emitting diode (LED - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 111
electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any expansion cards. Verify that the standby power light on the system board is off. To locate this light, see "System Board Components." 8. Place the expansion card on the connector and press down firmly - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 112
If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. 14. If you installed a sound card, perform the following steps: a. Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices, and change the setting for Sound to - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 113
system board, verify that the standby power light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "System Board Components." To install an expansion card in the small mini-tower systems, perform the following steps: 1. Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 114
, and change the setting for Sound to On. Small Desktop System The small desktop system provides the following expansion slots for the following cards: l Two 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI expansion cards. l One 32-bit, low-profile accelerated graphics port (AGP) card. The expansion slot supports AGP 4x or 2x - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 115
standby power light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "System Board Components." 1. Turn off the computer and shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any expansion cards. Verify that the auxiliary power LED on the system board is - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 116
password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. 8. If you removed a sound card, enter system setup, select Integrated Devices, and change the setting for Sound to On. Riser Boards in the Small Desktop System - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 117
) before installing a DIMM in socket B. NOTICE: Before you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for your computer from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Installing DIMMs To upgrade memory, perform the following steps. CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 118
changing Chassis Intrusion to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. 8. When the System Memory total is correct, press to exit system setup. 9. Run - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 119
you open the computer cover. Also, before you upgrade memory, see the other precautions in "Safety Information." To install an AGP graphics card, perform the following steps. NOTE: The small form-factor and small desktop systems support low-profile AGP cards. 1. Open the computer cover. 2. Remove - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 120
-Silent. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. To install a GPA (formerly called AIMM) card, perform the following steps. 1. Open the computer cover. 2. Locate the GPA connector - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 121
from the AGP card clip tab. Microprocessor To replace the microprocessor, perform the following steps. NOTE: Dell recommends that only a technically knowledgeable person perform the following procedure. CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any peripherals - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 122
socket Replacing the Microprocessor Package and Cooling Fan/Heat Sink Assembly NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 123
computer Set the microprocessor package lightly Dell, return the original heat sink assembly and microprocessor package to Dell tower system, replace the airflow shroud. 4. Reconnect the cooling fan power cable to the FAN1 connector on the system board. Checking System Functions As the system boots - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 124
factor and small desktop systems support a single enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) hard drive in the hard drive bay; the small mini-tower system supports two EIDE hard drives. EIDE Drive Addressing All EIDE devices require that you configure the cable select setting, which assigns master - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 125
prepare it for installation. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your system. 3. Open the computer cover. 4. On the small desktop system, remove the plastic shroud covering the hard drive by pressing in on the indented tab at the top of the shroud and lifting - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 126
Removing the Hard Drive-Small Form-Factor Desktop System Removing the Hard Drive-Small Desktop System Removing the Hard Drive-Small Mini-Tower System 5. Disconnect the power and interface cables from the drive. 6. For the small form-factor system, press in on the tabs on each side of the bracket and - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 127
cable 5 System board IDE1 connector Attaching Hard-Drive Cables-Small Desktop System 1 Hard-drive power cable 2 Hard-drive data cable 3 IDE1 connector Attaching Hard-Drive Cables-Small Mini-Tower System 1 Hard-drive data cable 2 Hard-drive power cable 3 IDE1 connector 6. Close the computer cover. - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 128
system) do not support drive partitions larger than 2 GB. 13. Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics. See "Solving Problems" for complete information. 14. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install the operating system on the hard drive. For instructions, refer to the - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 129
system setup and update the appropriate Primary Drive option, 0 or 1. See "System Settings" for complete information on system setup. 19. Reset the chassis intrusion detector. 20. Restart the system. 21. Test the second hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics. See "Solving Problems" for complete - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 130
cable from the system board. 2. Remove the power cable from the interposer board. 3. Remove or raise the drive by pressing the green tabs on either side of the drive and lifting the drive up. 4. Remove the diskette-drive cable from the diskette drive. a. Remove the interposer board from the diskette - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 131
the sled tab out while pushing the drive up, and then sliding the drive out of the sled. Removing the Diskette Drive-Small Form-Factor Computer 1 Sled tab 2 Sled Removing the Diskette Drive With the Combination Data Cable 1. Open the computer cover. 2. Disconnect the combination data cable from - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 132
System board interface connector (IDE2) 3. Disconnect the power cable and audio cable from the interposer board, and then remove the interposer board from the optical drive. 4. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the diskette drive to disengage the drive from the chassis, and then slide the - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 133
Replacing the Diskette Drive Small Form-Factor Desktop System Select the appropriate instructions for the system: l Replacing the Diskette Drive With the Strip Cable l Replacing the Diskette Drive With the Combination Data Cable Diskette Drive With the Strip Cable Diskette Drive With the Combination - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 134
6 System board diskette drive connector 7 System board interface connector (IDE2) 5. Connect the combination data cable to the diskette and interface (IDE2) connectors on the system board. 6. Close the computer cover. Removing the Diskette Drive-Small Desktop and Small Mini-Tower System 1. Open the - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 135
Diskette Drive-Small Desktop and Small Mini-Tower System 1. Ensure that bracket rails are attached to the new drive. 2. Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. 3. Attach the diskette drive data cable to the back of the diskette drive. 4. Connect the power cable - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 136
Drive-Small Mini-Tower System 1 Power cable 2 Diskette drive data cable 3 Diskette drive system board connector 6. Close the computer cover. Optical Drives Small Form-Factor Desktop System l Removing the Optical Drive l Replacing the Optical Drive Small Desktop System l Removing the Optical Drive - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 137
Cable 1. Remove the interposer board from the CD drive. Removing the Interposer Board-Small Form-Factor System 1 Interposer board 2. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive to disengage the drive from the computer. Removing the Optical Drive With the Combination Data Cable 1. Open - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 138
screws for each rail). 2. If you are installing a new drive, connect it to the set of rails that are attached to the inside of the cover. If a set of rails is not attached to the inside of the cover, contact Dell. CD Drive Bracket Rails 1 Drive 2 Bracket rails (2) 3 Screws (4) 3. Gently slide the - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 139
the Drive Bracket Rails-Small Desktop and Small Mini-Tower System 1 Drive 2 Bracket rails (2) 3 Screws (4) If you are replacing an optical drive and bracket assembly, follow these instructions. If you are installing a new drive that does not have bracket rails attached, connect it to the set of - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 140
in the small mini-tower system, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" for information on contacting Dell. 1. Open the computer cover. 2. Remove the optical drive data cable from the optical drive. 3. Remove the optical drive power cable and audio cable from the optical drive. 4. Press inward on the - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 141
data cable 2 Optical drive interface connector 3 Power cable 4 Power connector 5 Audio connector 6 Audio cable Attaching Cables to an Optical Drive-Small Mini-Tower System 1 Power connector 2 Optical drive data cable 3 Audio connector 4 System board interface connector (IDE2) NOTE: If you install - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 142
and time information in a special section of memory. The operating life of the battery can extend up to ten years. The battery may need replacing if an incorrect time or date is displayed during the boot routine along with a message such as: Time-of-day not set - please run SETUP program or Invalid - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 143
this case, you must enter system setup and reset the configuration options. CAUTION: There is a used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Replacing the Battery To replace the settings. CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, see "Safety Information." 2. Open the computer - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 144
Policy: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 Systems User's Guide Three- problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 145
accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell. This limited warranty does - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 146
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET by contacting the Dell point of sale within the guarantee period. The end user must always supply proof of purchase, - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 147
, and all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be returned with it. For customers who want to return, for refund or credit only, either applications software or an operating system that has been installed by Dell, the whole system must - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 148
Back to Contents Page Microsoft® Windows® XP Features: Dell OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Overview New User Interface Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Application and Device Compatibility System Restore User Accounts and Fast User Switching Home and Small Office Networking Internet - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 149
icons in the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. Files and Settings Transfer Wizard The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard is used to migrate personal files and settings from one computer to another (for instance, when upgrading to a new computer). Personal files include the documents, images - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 150
as a floppy disk, Zip disk, or writable CD. To use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: 1. On the new Windows XP computer, click the Start updates for Windows XP. Windows XP also includes a new technology that addresses the problems sometimes encountered on previous operating systems with Windows - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 151
installation - The INF installer of Windows detects unsigned device-driver installations. Drivers that are signed (electronically certified by the device manufacturer) do not generate a restore point. Manual Restore Points If you are logged on to the computer as computer administrator or as a user - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 152
of a computer domain. Microsoft Windows XP includes a new feature that provides multiuser access to a single computer. Fast User Switching, which is available in both the Home and Professional editions, allows users to access the computer with their specific settings, including the desktop and - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 153
to run slowly. Fast User Switching is off by default on computers with less than 128 megabytes (MB) of random-access memory (RAM). Fast User Switching is unavailable if the computer has Windows XP Professional installed and is a member of a computer domain. How to Turn Off Fast User Switching You - Dell OptiPlex GX150 | User Guide - Page 154
Windows XP. This version provides more complete online documentation and support for setting computers attached to the Internet. With this access, a hacker can browse the hard drive and add or delete files, discover passwords and credit card numbers, and set or close specific Transmission Control
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