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Chapter 1 Introduction Dell® OptiPlex® Gs and Gs+ low-profile 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. 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 The Pentium microprocessor has an 8-kilobyte (KB) internal data cache and an 8-KB internal instruction cache, 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. • An integrated cache with 256 KB of 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 128 megabytes (MB) by installing pairs of 4-, 8-, 16-, or 32-MB extended-data out (EDO) single inline memory modules (SIMMs) in the four SIMM sockets on the system board. EDO SIMMs offer improved performance by using a shorter page-mode cycle time while accessing data within a single page of memory. 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 SMART-compliant hard-disk drive in your computer. All the hard-disk drives shipped with the Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ systems are SMARTcompliant. • Full compliance with PCI specification 2.0. • Full Plug and Play version 1.0a capability, which greatly simplifies the installation of expansion cards. Plug and Play support included in the system's basic input/output system (BIOS) allows you to install Plug and Play expansion cards without setting jumpers or switches or performing other configuration Introduction 1-1

Section	Page
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	7
Notational Conventions	8
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes	8
Typographical Conventions	8
Contents	11
Introduction	19
System Features	19
Accessing Online Documentation	21
Using the Optional Floor Stand	21
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring	22
Energy Star Compliance	22
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
NIC	33
Mouse	33
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2	33
Parallel Port	33
Parallel Mode	33
Hard Disk	33
Diskette	34
Speaker	34
System Data Categories	34
Using the System Password Feature	34
Assigning a System Password	35
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	37
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
ISA Configuration Utility 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	47
Viewing Resources	47
Saving the System Configuration	48
Exiting From the ICU	48
Advanced Features of the ICU	48
Locking and Unlocking Cards	48
Locking and Unlocking All Resources	48
Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources	49
Modifying the Configuration Manager	49
Using Image Files	50
Loading an Image File	50
Saving an Image to a File	50
Using the Network Interface Controller	51
Connecting to a Network	51
Configuring the NIC	52
Using Install in a Novell® NetWare® Environment	52
Using Install in a Non-NetWare Environment	53
Using Install to Change Configuration Settings	53
Installing a Network Driver	54
NetWare 4.0 Server Drivers	54
Running the NIC Diagnostics	55
Running the Group 1 Tests	55
Running the Group 3 Test	55
Setting Up an Echo Server	56
Running the Diagnostic Tests	56
Changing the Test Parameters	56
What to Do If a Test Fails	56
Working Inside Your Computer	59
Before You Begin	59
Safety First—For You and Your Computer	59
Unpacking Your Hardware Option	60
Removing the Computer Cover	60
Replacing the Computer Cover	60
Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	61
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage	61
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	62
Inside Your Computer	62
Jumpers	62
Switches	63
System Board Labels	67
Installing System Board Options	69
Expansion Cards	70
Expansion Slots	70
Installing an Expansion Card	71
Removing an Expansion Card	72
Adding Memory	72
SIMM Installation Guidelines	72
Performing a Memory Upgrade	73
Installing a SIMM	74
Removing a SIMM	75
Upgrading the Microprocessor	75
Upgrading Video Memory	78
Replacing the System Battery	79
Installing Drives	81
Removing and Replacing FrontPanel Inserts	81
Connecting Drives	82
Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay	83
Installing an External Tape Drive	86
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive	87
Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Ha...	89
Installing SCSI Devices	90
SCSI Configuration Guidelines	90
SCSI ID Numbers	90
SCSI Cable and SCSI Termination	90
General Procedure for Installing SCSI Devices	91
Partitioning and Formatting SCSI HardDisk Drives	93
ISA Configuration Utility Messages	95
ICU Error Messages	95
Configuration Manager Messages	100
Regulatory Notices	105
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	105
Class A	105
Class B	106
IC Notice (Canada Only)	106
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)	106
CE Notice	106
VCCI Notices (Japan Only)	107
Class 1 Notice	107
Class 2 Notice	107
Korean Regulatory Notice	108
Class A Device	108
Class B Device	108
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice...	108
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum BadaÒ i Certyfikacji	108
Pozosta³e instrukcje bez pieczeÒstwa	109
Warranties and Return Policy	111
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)	111
Coverage During Year One	111
Coverage During Years Two and Three	112
General	112
Limited Three-Year Warranty (Canada Only)	112
Coverage During Year One	113
Coverage During Years Two and Three	113
General	113
“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canad...	114

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Introduction

1-1

Chapter 1

Introduction

ell

OptiPlex

Gs and Gs+ low-profile 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

The Pentium microprocessor has an 8-kilobyte (KB)

internal data cache and an 8-KB internal instruction

cache, 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.

•

An integrated cache with 256 KB of static random-

access memory (SRAM). Cache memory enhances

the speed of many microprocessor operations by

storing the most recently accessed contents of sys-

tem memory.

•

System memory that can be increased up to

128 megabytes (MB) by installing pairs of 4-, 8-,

16-, or 32-MB extended-data out (EDO) single in-

line memory modules (SIMMs) in the four SIMM

sockets on the system board. EDO SIMMs offer

improved performance by using a shorter page-mode

cycle time while accessing data within a single page

of memory. 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 SMART-compliant hard-disk drive in

your computer. All the hard-disk drives shipped with

the Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ systems are SMART-

compliant.

•

Full compliance with PCI specification 2.0.

•

Full Plug and Play version 1.0a capability, which

greatly simplifies the installation of expansion cards.

Plug and Play support included in the system’s basic

input/output system (BIOS) allows you to install

Plug and Play expansion cards without setting jump-

ers or switches or performing other configuration