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Chapter 1 Introduction Dell® OptiPlex® GXi mini tower systems are high- speed, expandable personal computers designed around Intel® Pentium® microprocessors. Each 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 Dellsupported 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. System Features Your system offers the following features: • An Intel Pentium microprocessor. The following microprocessor options are available: - An Intel Pentium microprocessor with an internal speed of 133 megahertz (MHz) and an external speed of 66 MHz - An Intel Pentium microprocessor with an internal speed of 166 MHz and an external speed of 66 MHz - An Intel Pentium microprocessor with an internal speed of 200 MHz and an external speed of 66 MHz - An Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX™ technology that has an internal speed of 166 MHz and an external speed of 66 MHz - An Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX technology that has an internal speed of 200 MHz and an external speed of 66 MHz - An Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX technology that has an internal speed of 233 MHz and an external speed of 66 MHz The Pentium microprocessor has an 8-kilobyte (KB) internal data cache and an 8-KB internal instruction cache. The Pentium microprocessor with MMX technology has a 16-KB internal data cache and a 16-KB internal instruction cache. Both microprocessors have an internal math coprocessor and other advanced internal logic. • The key combination lets you switch between the microprocessor's rated speed and a slower compatibility speed. NOTE: The key combination is not available under the Microsoft® Windows NT ® and IBM ® OS/2® operating systems. • A cache with 256- or 512-KB of pipelined-burst static random-access memory (SRAM). Cache memory enhances the speed of many microprocessor operations by storing the most recently accessed contents of system memory. • System memory that can be increased up to 512 megabytes (MB) by installing 8-, 16-, 32-, 64-, or 128-MB dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) in the four DIMM sockets on the system board. The system supports both error correction code (ECC) and non-ECC extended-data out (EDO) DIMMs. See "Adding Memory" in Chapter 6 for details. • Self-Monitoring Analysis Reporting Technology (SMART) support, which warns you at system startup if your hard-disk drive has become unreliable. To take advantage of this technology, you must have a Introduction 1-1

Section	Page
Title Page	1
Safety Instructions	3
When Using Your Computer System	3
Ergonomic Computing Habits	3
When Working Inside Your Computer	5
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge	5
Preface	7
About This Guide	7
Warranty and Return Policy Information	7
Other Documents You May Need	8
Notational Conventions	8
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes	8
Typographical Conventions	8
Table of Contents	11
Introduction	19
System Features	19
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring	21
Energy Star Compliance	22
Important Note to Windows 95 Users	22
Accessing Online Documentation	23
Getting Help	23
Using the System Setup Program	25
Entering the System Setup Program	25
System Setup Screens	26
Using the System Setup Program	26
System Setup Categories	28
Time	28
Date	28
Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B	28
Drive A Location	28
Drives: Primary and Secondary	28
EIDE Devices	29
If You Have a Problem	29
Base Memory	30
Extended Memory	30
Reserved Memory	30
CPU Speed	30
Num Lock	30
Keyboard Errors	30
System Password	30
Password Status	31
Boot Sequence	31
Setup Password	31
Auto Power On	31
Power Management	31
Saving Monitor Power	32
Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power	32
Sound	32
NIC	32
Mouse	33
Serial Port	33
Parallel Port	33
Parallel Mode	33
Hard Disk	33
Diskette	33
USB	33
Speaker	33
ECC	34
System Data Categories	34
Using the System Password Feature	34
Assigning a System Password	34
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System	35
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password	36
Using the Setup Password Feature	36
Assigning a Setup Password	36
Operating With a Setup Password Enabled	37
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password	37
Disabling a Forgotten Password	37
Responding to Error Messages	38
Using the ISA Configuration Utility	39
Quick Start	39
About the ICU	40
ICU Database	40
When to Run the ICU	40
Preparing to Use the ICU	41
Backing Up the ICU Diskette	41
Starting the ICU	41
Accessing Help	41
Making Selections in the ICU	41
Adding a Listed Card	42
Adding an Unlisted Card	44
Modifying a Card	45
Removing a Card	46
Viewing Resources	46
Saving the System Configuration	47
Exiting From the ICU	47
Locking and Unlocking Cards	47
Locking and Unlocking All Resources	47
Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources	48
Using Integrated Devices	49
Video Controller	49
Audio Controller	49
NIC	50
Network Cable Requirements	50
Configuring the NIC	51
Windows NT 4.0 NIC	51
Windows NT 3.5x NIC	51
Windows for Workgroups NIC	52
Windows 95 NIC	53
MS-DOS NIC	55
Working Inside Your Computer	57
Before You Begin	57
Safety First—For You and Your Computer	57
Unpacking Your Hardware Option	58
Removing the Computer Cover	58
Replacing the Computer Cover	58
Inside Your Computer	59
Jumpers	60
Switches	60
System Board and Riser Board Labels	63
Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	65
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage	65
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	65
Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Boa...	66
Installing System Board Options	67
Expansion Cards	68
Expansion Slots	68
Installing an Expansion Card	68
Removing an Expansion Card	70
Adding Memory	70
Performing a Memory Upgrade	71
Installing a DIMM	72
Removing a DIMM	72
Upgrading the Microprocessor	72
Updating the NIC Daughter Board	76
Replacing the System Battery	77
Installing Drives	79
Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel	79
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts	80
Connecting Drives	81
Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay	81
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive	84
EIDE Drive Addressing	85
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in the Hard-Dis...	85
Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Ha...	88
Installing SCSI Devices	88
SCSI Configuration Guidelines	88
SCSI ID Numbers	89
SCSI Cable and SCSI Termination	89
General Procedure for Installing SCSI Devices	90
Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives	92
Technical Specifications	93
ISA Configuration Utility Messages	99
ICU Error Messages	99
Configuration Manager Messages	104
Regulatory Notices	109
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	109
Class A	109
Class B	110
IC Notice (Canada Only)	110
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)	111
CE Notice	111
VCCI Notices (Japan Only)	111
Class 1 Notice	112
Class 2 Notice	112
Korean Regulatory Notice	112
Class A Device	112
Class B Device	112
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice...	112
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum BadaÒ i Certyfikacji	112
Pozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeÒstwa	113
NOM 024 Information (Mexico Only)	113
Información para Nom 024 (únicamente para México)...	114
Warranties and Return Policy	115
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)	115
Coverage During Year One	115
Coverage During Years Two and Three	116
General	116
Limited Three-Year Warranty (Canada Only)	116
Coverage During Year One	117
Coverage During Years Two and Three	117
General	117
“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canad...	118

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Introduction

1-1

Chapter 1

Introduction

ell

OptiPlex

mini tower systems are high-

speed, expandable personal computers designed around

Intel

Pentium

microprocessors. Each 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.

ystem Features

Your system offers the following features:

•

An Intel Pentium microprocessor. The following

microprocessor options are available:

—

An Intel Pentium microprocessor with an inter-

nal speed of 133 megahertz (MHz) and an

external speed of 66 MHz

—

An Intel Pentium microprocessor with an inter-

nal speed of 166 MHz and an external speed of

66 MHz

—

An Intel Pentium microprocessor with an inter-

nal speed of 200 MHz and an external speed of

66 MHz

—

An Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX

™

technology that has an internal speed of

166 MHz and an external speed of 66 MHz

—

An Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX

technology that has an internal speed of

200 MHz and an external speed of 66 MHz

—

An Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX

technology that has an internal speed of

233 MHz and an external speed of 66 MHz

The Pentium microprocessor has an 8-kilobyte (KB)

internal data cache and an 8-KB internal instruction

cache. The Pentium microprocessor with MMX

technology has a 16-KB internal data cache and a

16-KB internal instruction cache. Both micro-

processors have an internal math coprocessor and

other advanced internal logic.

•

The <Ctrl><Alt><\> key combination lets you

switch between the microprocessor’s rated speed and

a slower compatibility speed.

NOTE: The <Ctrl><Alt><\> key combination is not

available under the Microsoft

Windows NT

and

IBM

OS/2

operating systems.

•

A cache with 256- or 512-KB of pipelined-burst

static random-access memory (SRAM). Cache mem-

ory enhances the speed of many microprocessor

operations by storing the most recently accessed

contents of system memory.

•

System memory that can be increased up to

512 megabytes (MB) by installing 8-, 16-, 32-, 64-,

or 128-MB dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs)

in the four DIMM sockets on the system board. The

system supports both error correction code (ECC)

and non-ECC extended-data out (EDO) DIMMs. See

“Adding Memory” in Chapter 6 for details.

•

Self-Monitoring Analysis Reporting Technology

(SMART) support, which warns you at system start-

up if your hard-disk drive has become unreliable. To

take advantage of this technology, you must have a