Dell OptiPlex NX User's Guide - Page 13

Chapter 1 Introduction Dell® OptiPlex® N and OptiPlex NX 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 the system may not function properly.) System Features Your system offers the following features: • An Intel microprocessor. For the OptiPlex N, a 166-, 200-, or 233-megahertz (MHz) Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX technology and 256 kilobytes (KB) of cache memory. For the OptiPlex NX, a 233-, 266-, or 300-MHz Intel Pentium II microprocessor with MMX technology and 512 KB of cache memory. • A network controller. For the OptiPlex N, an integrated Ethernet network interface controller (NIC). For the OptiPlex NX, either an integrated Ethernet NIC or an installed network card. • For the OptiPlex NX, a built-in, 64-bit accelerated graphics port (AGP) video subsystem. • 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. • 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. • For all OptiPlex N systems and for OptiPlex NX sys- tems with a Wakeup On LAN-capable network card, a Wakeup On LAN feature that allows remote computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset tracking. • For the OptiPlex NX, a 16-bit integrated audio con- troller that provides Sound Blaster Pro-compatible sound functions. 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. Introduction 1-1