Dell OptiPlex N User's Guide (.pdf) - Page 15

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 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 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. The following software may be installed on your Dell computer system: • The application programs that you are to use when performing your daily tasks • 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 Operating System The system you received is designed to use Windows 95 or Windows NT, including a special configuration of either operating system called the Zero Administration Kit (ZAK). The operating system must be downloaded from a server. ZAK, if used, allows your computer to be configured by your network administrator to operate in System Features and Operation 1-1