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configuration options title box help Page 1 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) System OptiPlex GX1 400M Setup BIOS Version: XXX Time: 13:17:02 Date: Mon April 1, 1998 This category sets the time in Diskette Drive A: Diskette Drive B: Drives: 3.5 inch, 1.44 MB Not Installed 24-hour format (hours:minutes: seconds) for the internal clock/ calendar. Primary Type Cyls Hds Pre LZ Sec Size To change the value in a field, Drive 0:Auto EIDE Drive 9216 enter a number or use the left- or Drive 1:None right-arrow key. Secondary Drive 0:Auto CD-ROM Device Changes take effect immediately. Drive 1:None Reserved Memory: CPU Speed: Num Lock: Chassis Intrusion: DAC Snoop: ACPI: None 400 MHz On Not Detected On On Pentium® II Processor 400 MHz Level 2 Cache: 512 KB Integrated System Memory: 32 MB SDRAM Video Memory: 4 MB SGRAM Service Tag: XXXXX Asset Tag: XXXXX Tab,Shift-Tab change fields , change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot key functions system data Page 2 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) System OptiPlex GX1 400M Setup BIOS Version: XXX Keyboard Errors: Report System Password: Not Enabled Password Status: Unlocked Boot Sequence: Diskette First Setup Password: Not Enabled Auto Power On: Disabled 00:00 Power Management: Disabled Wakeup On LAN: On Integrated Devices Sound: On NIC: On Mouse: On Serial Port 1: Auto Serial Port 2: Auto Parallel Port: 378h Parallel Mode: PS/2 IDE Hard Disk: Auto Diskette: Auto Speaker: On This category sets whether keyboardrelated error messages are reported at system startup. Pentium® II Processor 400 MHz Level 2 Cache: 512 KB Integrated System Memory: 32 MB SDRAM Video Memory: 4 MB SGRAM Service Tag: XXXXX Asset Tag: XXXXX Tab,Shift-Tab change fields , change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot The following subsections explain in detail each of the options on the System Setup screens. 2-4 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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The following subsections explain in detail each of the options on the System Setup

screens.

Integrated Devices

Drives:

Primary

Type Cyls Hds

Pre

LZ Sec

Size

Drive 0:Auto

EIDE Drive

9216

Drive 1:None

Alt-P next

Report

Not Enabled

Unlocked

Diskette First

Not Enabled

Disabled 00:00

Disabled

Auto

378h

PS/2

Auto

Sound:

NIC:

Mouse:

Serial Port 1:

Serial Port 2:

Parallel Port:

Parallel Mode:

IDE Hard Disk:

Diskette:

Speaker:

Keyboard Errors:

System Password:

Password Status:

Boot Sequence:

Setup Password:

Auto Power On:

Power Management:

Wakeup On LAN:

Esc exit

change values

Alt-B reboot

BIOS Version:

XXX

This category sets whether keyboard-

related error messages are reported

at system startup.

Tab,Shift-Tab change fields

Level 2 Cache:

System Memory:

Video Memory:

Service Tag:

Asset Tag

512 KB Integrated

32 MB SDRAM

4 MB SGRAM

XXXXX

Pentium

II Processor 400 MHz

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System OptiPlex GX1 400M Setup

To change the value in a field,

enter a number or use the left- or

right-arrow key.

Changes take effect immediately.

change values

Esc exit

Level 2 Cache:

System Memory:

Video Memory:

Service Tag:

Asset Tag:

Diskette Drive

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Date:

Mon April 1, 1998

System OptiPlex GX1 400M Setup

Diskette Drive

Tab,Shift-Tab change fields

Secondary

Drive 0:Auto

CD-ROM Device

Drive 1:None

Not Installed

3.5 inch, 1.44 MB

This category sets the time in

24-hour format (hours:minutes:

seconds) for the internal clock/

calendar.

Time:

13:17:02

Alt-P next

Reserved Memory:

CPU Speed:

Num Lock:

Chassis Intrusion:

DAC Snoop:

ACPI:

None

400 MHz

Not Detected

512 KB Integrated

32 MB SDRAM

4 MB SGRAM

Pentium

II Processor 400 MHz

BIOS Version:

XXX

Alt-B reboot

XXXXX

help

title box

system data

key functions

configuration options