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A Personal System/2 (PS/2)-style keyboard port and a PS/2-compatible mouse port. An optional integrated, 10/100-megabit-per-second (Mbps) 3Com® PCI 3C905B-TX Ethernet network interface controller (NIC). The NIC is configured using software described in Chapter 4, "Using Integrated Devices." A 16-bit, integrated Plug and Play Crystal CS4236B audio controller that provides all the sound functions of the Sound Blaster Pro expansion card. For information, see your online System User's Guide. The following software is included with your Dell computer system: Utilities that safeguard your system and enhance the operation of its hardware features, such as maximizing your monitor's resolution capabilities. For information on these utilities, see your online System User's Guide. Video drivers for displaying many popular application programs in high-resolution modes. For more information on these utilities, see your online System User's Guide. Audio drivers for enabling the sound functions on the expansion sound card. For more information on these utilities, see your online System User's Guide. Bus-mastering EIDE drivers to improve performance by off-loading certain functions from the microprocessor during multithreaded operation (when several applications are running simultaneously). For more information on these utilities, see your online System User's Guide. The System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing the system configuration information for your system. For more information on this program, see Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program." An Auto Power On utility that enables your system to perform routine tasks automatically in your absence. For more information on this utility, see your online System User's Guide. Enhanced security features (a setup password, a system password, a systempassword lock option, a write-protect option for diskette drives, and automatic display of the system's service tag number) available through the System Setup program. In addition, a customer-definable asset tag number can be assigned via a software support utility and viewed on the System Setup screens. For more information, see your online System User's Guide and Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program," of this document. Advanced power management options that can reduce the energy consumption of your system. For more information, see Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program." The ICU, which tells you how to configure ISA expansion cards manually. After resources have been assigned to these cards, the system BIOS can assign resources to PCI and Plug and Play expansion cards for a conflict-free configuration. For more information, see Chapter 3, "Using the ISA Configuration Utility." 1-4 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide

Section	Page
Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems	1
Safety Instructions	3
When Using Your Computer System	3
Ergonomic Computing Habits	4
When Working Inside Your Computer	5
Battery Warning	6
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge	6
Preface	9
About This Guide	9
Warranty and Return Policy Information	10
Other Documents You May Need	10
Notational Conventions	11
Warnings, Cautions, Notes	11
Typographical Conventions	11
Contents	13
Introduction	21
System Features	21
Hardware Features	22
Software Features	24
Manageability Features	25
Dell OpenManage Program	25
PXE	27
Wakeup On LAN	28
Auto Power On	28
Security Features	28
Chassis Intrusion	28
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring	29
Passwords	29
Using the Power Switch	30
Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation	30
ENERGY STAR® Compliance	31
Important Note for Windows 95 Users	32
Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer for Windows 95	33
Accessing Online Documentation	34
Getting Help	34
Using the System Setup Program	35
Entering the System Setup Program	35
System Setup Screens	36
Using the System Setup Program	37
System Setup Options	38
Time	39
Date	39
Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B	39
Drives: Primary and Secondary	39
Reserved Memory	40
CPU Speed	41
Num Lock	41
Chassis Intrusion	41
DAC Snoop	42
ACPI	42
Keyboard Errors	42
System Password	42
Password Status	43
Boot Sequence	43
Diskette First	43
Hard Disk Only	43
CD-ROM First	43
Device List	43
Setup Password	46
Auto Power On	46
Power Management	46
Saving Monitor Power	46
Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power	47
Wakeup On LAN	48
Sound	48
NIC	48
Mouse	48
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2	48
Parallel Port	49
Parallel Mode	49
IDE Hard Disk	49
Diskette	49
Speaker	50
System Data Options	50
Using the System Password Feature	50
Assigning a System Password	51
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System	52
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password	53
Using the Setup Password Feature	54
Assigning a Setup Password	54
Operating With a Setup Password Enabled	54
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password	55
Disabling a Forgotten Password	55
Responding to Error Messages	56
Using the ISA Configuration Utility	57
Quick Start	58
About the ICU	59
ICU Database	59
When to Run the ICU	59
Preparing to Use the ICU	60
Backing Up the ICU Diskette	60
Starting the ICU	61
Accessing Help	61
Making Selections in the ICU	61
Adding a Listed Card	62
Adding an Unlisted Card	65
Modifying a Card	67
Removing a Card	69
Viewing Resources	69
Saving the System Configuration	70
Exiting From the ICU	70
Locking and Unlocking Cards	71
Locking and Unlocking All Resources	71
Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources	72
Using Integrated Devices	73
Video Controller	73
Reinstalling DirectX and Video Drivers	73
Audio Controller	75
NIC	75
Network Cable Requirements	76
Setting the Network Frame Type	76
Using 3Com EtherDisk XL Version 3.01 Diskettes	76
Configuring the NIC	77
Windows NT 4.0 NIC	77
Windows NT 3.5x NIC	78
Windows 95 or Windows 98 NIC	79
Windows for Workgroups NIC	80
MS-DOS NIC	82
Working Inside Your Computer	83
Before You Begin	83
Safety First—For You and Your Computer	83
Unpacking Your Hardware Option	84
Removing the Computer Cover	84
Replacing the Computer Cover	86
Inside Your Computer	87
Jumpers	88
Switches	89
System Board and Riser Board Labels	93
Removing and Replacing the Expansion- Card Cage	94
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage	94
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	95
Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board	96
Installing System Board Options	97
Expansion Cards	98
Expansion Slots	99
Installing an Expansion Card	100
Removing an Expansion Card	102
Adding Memory	103
Performing a Memory Upgrade	105
Installing a DIMM	106
Removing a DIMM	107
Adding Video Memory (OptiPlex GX1 Only)	107
Upgrading the Microprocessor	109
Replacing the System Battery	111
Installing Drives	115
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts	116
Connecting Drives	117
Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay	119
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive	124
EIDE Drive Addressing	124
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket	124
Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard-Disk Drive	128
Installing SCSI Devices	129
SCSI Configuration Guidelines	129
SCSI ID Numbers	129
SCSI Cable and SCSI Termination	129
General Procedure for Installing SCSI Devices	130
Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives	133
Technical Specifications	135
ISA Configuration Utility Messages	141
ICU Error Messages	141
Configuration Manager Messages	146
Regulatory Notices	151
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	152
Class A	153
Class B	153
IC Notice (Canada Only)	153
CE Notice (European Union)	154
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)	155
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)	155
Class A ITE	155
Class B ITE	156
MOC Notice (South Korea Only)	156
Class A Device	156
Class B Device	157
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice	157
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum BadaÒ i Certyfikacji	158
Pozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeÒstwa	158
NOM Information (Mexico Only)	159
Información para NOM (únicamente para México)	160
Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance	161
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only)	161
Coverage During Year One	161
Coverage During Years Two and Three	162
General Provisions	162
Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)	163
Year 2000 Statement of Compliance for Dell-Branded Hardware Products	164
Previous Products	164
Software	165
Additional Information	165

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Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide

A Personal System/2 (PS/2)-style keyboard port and a PS/2-compatible mouse

port.

An optional integrated, 10/100-megabit-per-second (Mbps) 3Com

PCI

3C905B-TX Ethernet network interface controller (NIC). The NIC is configured

using software described in Chapter 4, “Using Integrated Devices.”

A 16-bit, integrated Plug and Play Crystal CS4236B audio controller that provides

all the sound functions of the Sound Blaster Pro expansion card. For information,

see your online

System User’s Guide

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The following software is included with your Dell computer system:

Utilities that safeguard your system and enhance the operation of its hardware

features, such as maximizing your monitor’s resolution capabilities. For informa-

tion on these utilities, see your online

System User’s Guide

Video drivers for displaying many popular application programs in high-resolution

modes. For more information on these utilities, see your online

System User’s

Guide

Audio drivers for enabling the sound functions on the expansion sound card. For

more information on these utilities, see your online

System User’s Guide

Bus-mastering EIDE drivers to improve performance by off-loading certain func-

tions from the microprocessor during multithreaded operation (when several

applications are running simultaneously). For more information on these utilities,

see your online

System User’s Guide

The System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing the system configu-

ration information for your system. For more information on this program, see

Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program.”

An Auto Power On utility that enables your system to perform routine tasks auto-

matically in your absence. For more information on this utility, see your online

System User’s Guide

Enhanced security features (a setup password, a system password, a system-

password lock option, a write-protect option for diskette drives, and automatic

display of the system’s service tag number) available through the System Setup

program. In addition, a customer-definable asset tag number can be assigned via

a software support utility and viewed on the System Setup screens. For more

information, see your online

System User’s Guide

and Chapter 2, “Using the Sys-

tem Setup Program,” of this document.

Advanced power management options that can reduce the energy consumption

of your system. For more information, see Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup

Program.”

The ICU, which tells you how to configure ISA expansion cards manually. After

resources have been assigned to these cards, the system BIOS can assign

resources to PCI and Plug and Play expansion cards for a conflict-free configura-

tion. For more information, see Chapter 3, “Using the ISA Configuration Utility.”