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Dell® OptiPlex® G1 midsize Managed PC systems are high-speed, expandable personal computers designed around the Intel® Pentium® II microprocessor. Each computer system uses a high-performance Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) design that allows you to configure the computer system to your initial requirements and then add Dell-supported upgrades as necessary. These systems also support the Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) bus for older expansion devices. This chapter describes the major hardware and software features of your system, provides information about accessing the online documentation, and tells you where to find help if you need it. Your system offers the following features: An Intel Pentium II microprocessor that runs at one of the following speeds: - An internal speed of 266, 300, or 333 MHz and an external bus speed of 66 MHz - An internal speed of 350, 400, or 450 MHz and an external bus speed of 100 MHz The Intel Pentium II microprocessor includes MMX™ technology designed to handle complex multimedia and communications software. This microprocessor incorporates new instructions and data types as well as a technique called single instruction, multiple data (SIMD) that allows the microprocessor to process multiple data elements in parallel, thereby improving overall system performance. The Pentium II microprocessor has a 16-kilobyte (KB) internal data cache and a 16-KB internal instruction cache, an internal math coprocessor, and other advanced internal logic. A keyboard command () that lets you switch between the microprocessor's rated speed and a slower compatibility speed. NOTE: This keyboard command is not available under the Microsoft® Windows NT ® and IBM ®OS/2®operating systems. Introduction 1-1

Section	Page
Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Systems	1
Safety Instructions	3
When Using Your Computer System	3
Ergonomic Computing Habits	4
When Working Inside Your Computer	5
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge	6
Preface	7
About This Guide	7
Warranty and Return Policy Information	8
Other Documents You May Need	8
Notational Conventions	9
Warnings, Cautions, Notes	9
Typographical Conventions	9
Contents	11
Introduction	19
System Features	19
Hardware Features	20
Software Features	22
Manageability Features	23
Dell OpenManage Program	23
PXE	25
Wakeup On LAN	26
Auto Power On	26
Security Features	26
Chassis Intrusion	26
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring	26
Passwords	27
Using the Power Switch	27
Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation	28
Energy Star Compliance	29
Important Note for Windows 95 Users	30
Intel PIIX4e INF Update Installer for Windows95	30
Accessing Online Documentation	31
Getting Help	32
Using the System Setup Program	33
Entering the System Setup Program	33
System Setup Screen	34
Using the System Setup Program	34
System Setup Categories	36
System Time	37
System Date	37
Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B	37
Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n	37
EIDE Devices	38
If You Have a Problem	38
Hard-Disk Drive Sequence	39
Boot Sequence	39
Diskette Drive A:	40
Hard Disk Drive	40
IDE CD-ROM Reader	40
Onboard NIC	40
System Memory	40
Video Memory	40
Reserved Memory	40
CPU Speed	41
Integrated Devices	41
Network Interface Controller	41
Mouse Port	41
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2	41
Parallel Port	42
Parallel Port Mode	42
IDE Drive Interface	42
Diskette Interface	43
PC Speaker	43
Video DAC Snoop	43
System Security	43
System Password	43
Password Status	44
Setup Password	44
Chassis Intrusion	44
Keyboard NumLock	45
Report Keyboard Errors	45
Auto Power On	45
Wakeup On LAN	45
Power Management	45
Saving Monitor Power	46
Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power	46
Asset Tag	47
System Data Categories	47
Using the System Password Feature	47
Assigning a System Password	48
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System	49
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password	50
Using the Setup Password Feature	51
Assigning a Setup Password	51
Operating With a Setup Password Enabled	51
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password	52
Disabling a Forgotten Password	52
Responding to Error Messages	53
Using the ISA Configuration Utility	55
Quick Start	56
About the ICU	57
ICU Database	57
When to Run the ICU	57
Preparing to Use the ICU	58
Backing Up the ICU Diskette	58
Starting the ICU	59
Accessing Help	59
Making Selections in the ICU	59
Adding a Listed Card	60
Adding an Unlisted Card	63
Modifying a Card	65
Removing a Card	67
Viewing Resources	67
Saving the System Configuration	68
Exiting From the ICU	68
Locking and Unlocking Cards	69
Locking and Unlocking All Resources	69
Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources	70
Using Integrated Devices	71
Video Controller	71
NIC	71
Network Cable Requirements	72
Configuring the NIC	73
Windows NT 4.0 NIC	73
Windows NT 3.5x NIC	74
Windows 95 NIC	75
Windows for Workgroups NIC	77
MS-DOS NIC	78
Working Inside Your Computer	79
Before You Begin	79
Safety First—For You and Your Computer	79
Unpacking Your Hardware Option	80
Removing the Computer Cover	80
Replacing the Computer Cover	81
Inside Your Computer	82
Jumpers	83
Switches	84
System Board and Riser Board Labels	88
Removing and Replacing the Expansion- Card Cage	89
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage	89
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	90
Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board	91
Installing System Board Options	93
Expansion Cards	94
Expansion Slots	95
Installing an Expansion Card	96
Removing an Expansion Card	98
Adding Memory	99
Performing a Memory Upgrade	100
Installing a DIMM	102
Removing a DIMM	102
Adding Video Memory	103
Upgrading the Microprocessor	104
Replacing the System Battery	108
Installing Drives	111
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts	112
Connecting Drives	113
Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay	115
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive	119
EIDE Drive Addressing	120
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket	120
Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard-Disk Drive	124
Technical Specifications	125
ISA Configuration Utility Messages	131
ICU Error Messages	131
Configuration Manager Messages	136
Regulatory Notices	141
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	141
Class A	141
Class B	142
IC Notice (Canada Only)	143
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)	143
CE Notice	144
VCCI Notices (Japan Only)	144
Class A ITE	145
Class B ITE	145
Korean Regulatory Notice	145
Class A Device	145
Class B Device	145
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice	146
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum BadaÒ i Certyfikacji	146
Pozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeÒstwa	146
NOM 024 Information (Mexico Only)	147
Información para NOM 024 (únicamente para México)	148
BCIQ Notice for Taiwan Only	148
Warranties and Return Policy	149
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only)	149
Coverage During Year One	149
Coverage During Years Two and Three	150
General	150
“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)	151