Dell OptiPlex N User's Guide (.pdf) - Page 11

Chapter 1 System Features and Operation Dell® OptiPlex® N systems are high-speed personal computers designed around Intel® Pentium® microprocessors with MMX™ technology. These systems are designed to be connected to a network server through a computer network. (Be sure you have the network cable plugged into the network connector on the back of your computer before turning on your system, or it may not function properly.) System Features Your system offers the following features: • An Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX technology. • System memory that supports both parity and non- parity extended-data out (EDO) dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). • Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) support, which warns you at system startup if your hard-disk drive has become unreliable. If you receive a hard-disk drive error message, contact your network administrator immediately. • Universal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which can simplify connecting peripheral devices such as mice, printers, and computer speakers. • An optional integrated Ethernet network interface controller (NIC). • A special computer chassis that should be opened only by an authorized service technician or a qualified network administrator. NOTE: Your network administrator determines whether the following components are to be used. • A Personal System/2 (PS/2)-style keyboard port and a PS/2-compatible mouse port. • Two high-performance serial ports and one bi- directional parallel port for connecting external devices. The parallel port is fully Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP)-compliant. • One 32-bit Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion slot with full Plug and Play version 1.0a capability. Your system shipped with the following software installed: • Microsoft® Windows® 95 or Windows NT® operat- ing system • Utilities that safeguard your system and enhance the operation of its hardware features, such as maximizing your monitor's resolution capabilities • Video drivers for displaying application programs in high-resolution modes • Network device drivers for your operating system In addition, the application programs that you are to use when performing your daily tasks may be already installed on your system. Turning On the System If your network administrator installed and set up your computer system, it may operate the same way every time you turn it on. However, if you are installing your system and setting it up, the first time you turn on the system it must download System Features and Operation 1-1