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Chapter 1
Introduction
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OptiPlex
N and OptiPlex NX systems are
high-speed personal computers designed around Intel
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Pentium
microprocessors with MMX
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.)
S
ystem Features
Your system offers the following features:
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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.
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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.
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For the OptiPlex NX, a built-in, 64-bit accelerated
graphics port (AGP) video subsystem.
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System memory that supports both parity and non-
parity extended-data out (EDO) dual in-line memory
modules (DIMMs).
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Self-Monitoring Analysis Reporting Technology
(SMART) support, which warns you at system start-
up if your hard-disk drive has become unreliable. If
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you receive a hard-disk drive error message, contact
your network administrator immediately.
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which can
simplify connecting peripheral devices such as mice,
printers, and computer speakers.
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A special computer chassis that should be opened
only by an authorized service technician or a quali-
fied network administrator.
NOTE: Your network administrator determines whether
the following components are to be used.
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A Personal System/2 (PS/2)-style keyboard port and
a PS/2-compatible mouse port.
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Two high-performance serial ports and one bi-
directional parallel port for connecting external
devices. The parallel port is fully Enhanced Capabil-
ities Port (ECP)-compliant.
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One 32-bit Peripheral Component Interconnect
(PCI) expansion slot with full Plug and Play version
1.0a capability.
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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 com-
puter setup, software downloading and installation,
file updates, and asset tracking.
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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:
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The application programs that you are to use when
performing your daily tasks.
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Microsoft
Windows® 95 or Windows NT
ing system.
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