Dell OptiPlex E1 Reference And Installation Manual

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  • Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell , OptiPlex , and the DELL logo are registered trademarks, OpenManage is a trademark, and DellWare is a registered service mark of Dell Computer Corporation; Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated; Intel and LANDesk are registered trademarks and Celeron and MMX are trademarks of Intel Corporation;...
  • Page 3 Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer system from poten- tial damage and to ensure your own personal safety. As you use your computer system, observe the following safety guidelines. To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure the voltage selection switch on the power supply is set to match the AC power available at your location: —...
  • Page 4 Position your system so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in front of you as you work. Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your keyboard.
  • Page 5 monitor screen at or below eye level wrists relaxed and flat monitor and keyboard positioned directly in front of user arms at desk level feet flat on the floor Before you remove the computer cover, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated.
  • Page 6: Inside Your Computer

    While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.
  • Page 7 The following caution may appear throughout this document to remind you of these precautions:...
  • Page 9: System Features

    This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC. It can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the features and operation of the systems or who want to upgrade their computers. The chapters and appendixes are summarized as follows: Everyone should read Chapter 1, “Introduction,”...
  • Page 10 Appendix D, “Warranties and Return Policy,” describes the warranty for your Dell system and the “Total Satisfaction” Return Policy. Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry- standard practices.
  • Page 11 The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document. Throughout this guide, there may be blocks of text printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are warnings, cautions, and notes, and they are used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.
  • Page 12 Command lines consist of a command and may include one or more of the com- mand’s possible parameters. Command lines are presented in the Courier New font. Example: del c:\myfile.doc Screen text is text that appears on the screen of your monitor or display. It can be a system message, for example, or it can be text that you are instructed to type as part of a command (referred to as a command line ).
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Manageability Features ......... . 1-5 Dell OpenManage Program........1-6 PXE .
  • Page 14 System Setup Categories ..........2-4 System Time .
  • Page 15 Using the System Password Feature ........2-16 Assigning a System Password .
  • Page 16 Windows 95 NIC..........4-5 Windows for Workgroups NIC .
  • Page 17 Figure 1-1. Dell OpenManage Program ....... . 1-6 Figure 1-2.
  • Page 18 Figure 3-4. Configuration Settings Dialog Box for Assigning an IRQ Line ..3-8 Figure 3-5. Available Settings List Box ....... . 3-8 Figure 3-6.
  • Page 19 Table 2-1. System-Setup Navigation Keys ......2-3 Table 2-2. Power Time-Out Periods ....... . . 2-15 Table 3-1.
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  • Page 21 The computer 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.
  • Page 22: Video Controller

    To take advantage of this technology, you must have a SMART II-compliant hard-disk drive in your computer. All hard-disk drives shipped with the OptiPlex E1 system are SMART II-compliant.
  • Page 23 640 x 480 True-color 85 Hz 2 MB (32 bpp) 800 x 600 True-color 85 Hz 2 MB (32 bpp) 1024 x 768 65,536 85 Hz 2 MB (16 bpp) 1280 x 1024 75 Hz 2 MB (8 bpp) 1024 x 768 True-color 85 Hz 4 MB...
  • Page 24: Hardware Features

    For more information, see Chapter 3, “Using the ISA Configuration Utility.” Dell Diagnostics for evaluating the computer’s components and devices. For information on using the diagnostics, see the chapter titled “Running the Dell Diagnostics” in the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide .
  • Page 25 DMI browser that allows you to view your computer’s current hardware configuration and operating system ver- sion. The Dell OpenManage provides information you may need if you call Dell for technical assistance or if you install hardware or software in your system. The Dell OpenManage program is located in the Dell Accessories folder.
  • Page 26: Manageability Features

    (MIF) database values (see Figure 1-1). On systems running WIndows 95 or Windows NT 4.0, the Dell OpenManage program is available in client and administrator versions. The Dell OpenManage administrator version enables system administrators to view, manage, and inventory remote sys- tems in a Dell DMI client network and incorporates the following manageability features, which are based on the DMI 2.0 specification.
  • Page 27: Wakeup On Lan

    Configuration Management features of the Dell OpenManage include: Wakeup On LAN support, which allows network administrators to remotely turn on Managed PC systems with Wakeup On LAN capability in a Dell DMI network. A System Properties window that enables network administrators to view, set, or disable certain hardware configuration settings for the local and remote systems in a Dell DMI network.
  • Page 28: Auto Power On

    NOTE: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector. Your Dell OptiPlex E1 system has the following integrated security features. A built-in chassis intrusion alarm displays the status of the system chassis intrusion monitor.
  • Page 29: Passwords

    around an immovable object, insert the locking device into the security cable slot on the back of your computer, and lock the device with the key provided. Complete instructions for installing this kind of antitheft device are usually included with the device.
  • Page 30 Dell offers an optional stand that you can attach to the computer for a mini tower (ver- tical) orientation. Although you can attach (and remove) the stand at any time with a minimum of system disruption, it is easiest to attach before you set up your computer and connect the back-panel cables.
  • Page 31 Windows 95 that Dell installed on your hard-disk drive. Should you need to reinstall Windows 95 on an OptiPlex E1 system for any reason, you must be sure to reinstall the correct version. Dell recommends performing a...
  • Page 32 NOTE: If you are a system administrator of corporate networks and you must down- load Windows 95 from a server to client systems, make sure that you have the Windows 95 backup media for the OptiPlex E1 system on your server before downloading.
  • Page 33 The guide also contains a glossary of commonly used terms and abbreviations. The online System User’s Guide is located in the Dell Accessories folder. To print any of the topics from this guide, display the topic you want on your screen and select Print Topic from the File menu.
  • Page 34 Dell provides a number of tools to help you if you don’t understand a procedure described in this guide or if your system does not perform as expected. For informa- tion on these help tools, see the chapter titled “Getting Help” in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide or the “Contacting Dell”...
  • Page 35 After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration information and optional settings. Dell recommends that you print the System Setup screen (by pressing the <Print Screen> key) or write down the information for future reference.
  • Page 36: System Setup Screen

    The line of boxes across the bottom of the screen lists keys and their functions within the System Setup program. Table 2-1 lists the keys you use to view or change information on the System Setup screen and to exit the program. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 37: Using The System Setup Program

    .H\V $FWLRQ Moves to the next field. Moves to the previous field. Cycles through the settings in a field. In many fields, you can also type the appropriate value. Enters the selected field’s pop-up settings menu. Cycles through the settings in the selected field’s pop-up settings menu.
  • Page 38 SPACE,+,- to change ESC to exit F1=Help key functions )LJXUH  6\VWHP 6HWXS 6FUHHQ The following subsections explain in detail each of the categories on the System Setup screen. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 39: System Time

    System Time resets the time on the computer’s internal clock. Time is kept in a 24-hour format ( hours : minutes : seconds ) . To change the time, press the left- or right-arrow keys to select a field, and then press <+> or <-> to increase or decrease the number.
  • Page 40: Eide Devices

    NOTES: For all devices obtained from Dell that use the built-in EIDE controller, set the appropriate Drive category to Auto. You must have an EIDE device connected to the primary EIDE interface if you have an EIDE device connected to the secondary EIDE interface.
  • Page 41: Hard-Disk Drive Sequence

    To set the drive-type number in the System Setup program, highlight the appropriate drive category (Primary Drive 0 or Primary Drive 1) and type the correct drive-type number. If you prefer, you can press the right- or left-arrow key to increase or decrease, respectively, the drive-type number until the correct one is displayed.
  • Page 42: Diskette Drive A:

    Reserved Memory allows you to designate a region of system board memory that can be supplied by an expansion card. You should not enable the reserved memory feature unless you are using an expansion card that requires special addressing. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 43: Cpu Speed

    For example, you may have a memory expansion card that needs to be addressed starting at 15 MB. Selecting the 15M - 16M option in the Reserved Memory category specifies that the base memory from 15 to 16 MB come from the memory expansion card (the base memory below the 15-MB address comes from the dual in-line mem- ory modules [DIMMs] on the system board).
  • Page 44: Serial Port 1 And Serial Port 2

    Set this category according to the type of peripheral device connected to the parallel port. To determine the correct mode to use, see the documentation that came with the device. IDE Drive Interface enables or disables the system’s built-in EIDE hard-disk drive interface. 2-10 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 45: Diskette Interface

    With Auto (the default option) selected, the system turns off the built-in EIDE inter- face when necessary to accommodate a controller card installed in an expansion slot. As part of the boot routine, the system first checks for a primary hard-disk drive con- troller card installed in an expansion slot.
  • Page 46: Password Status

    If the computer cover is removed, the setting changes from Not Detected to Detected and the following message is displayed during the boot sequence at system start-up: Alert! Cover was previously removed. 2-12 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 47: Entering The System Setup Program

    To clear this field and allow future intrusions to be detected, enter the System Setup program, as described in “Entering the System Setup Program” found earlier this chapter. At the Chassis Intrusion category, use the left- or right-arrow key to choose Reset.
  • Page 48: Power Management

    For most systems, enabling Power Management at any level causes EIDE hard-disk drives to switch to low-power mode after about 20 minutes of system inactivity (see Table 2-2). 2-14 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 49: Asset Tag

    Level 2 Cache displays the size of the integrated cache. Service Tag displays the system’s five-character service tag number, which was programmed into NVRAM by Dell during the manufacturing process. Refer to this number during technical assistance or service calls. The service tag number is also accessed by certain Dell support software, including the diagnostics software.
  • Page 50: Assigning A System Password

    Your Dell system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, you should operate your system only with system password protection. You can assign a system password, as described in the next subsection, “Assigning a System Password,”...
  • Page 51 You can use up to seven characters in your password. As you press each character key (or <Spacebar> for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field. The password assignment operation recognizes keys by their location on the key- board, without distinguishing between lowercase and uppercase characters.
  • Page 52: Using Your System Password To Secure Your System

    NOTE: An existing system password can also be disabled when the system is rebooted, as explained in “Using Your System Password to Secure Your System” found earlier in this section. 2-18 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 53: Assigning A Setup Password

    If you want to assign a new system password, follow the procedure in “Assigning a System Password” found earlier in this section. Your Dell system is shipped to you without the setup password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, you should operate your system with setup password protection.
  • Page 54: System Setup Categories

    If a character is illegal for password use, the system emits a beep. If the setup password is deleted, the Setup Password category changes to Not Enabled. If the setup password is changed, the Setup Password category remains Enabled. 2-20 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 If you forget your system or setup password, you cannot operate your system or change settings in the System Setup program until you remove the computer cover, change the password jumper setting to disable the passwords, and erase the existing passwords.
  • Page 56 “Adding Memory” in Chapter 6 of this guide. If you are given an option of pressing either <F1> to continue or <F2> to run the Sys- tem Setup program, press the <F2> key. 2-22 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 57 Play support. Therefore, some Plug and Play cards (such as modem, sound, and net- work cards) may not work with Windows NT. If your system is running a Dell-installed Windows NT operating system and you want to use Plug and Play expansion cards, Dell recommends that you use the card manufacturer’s configuration utility to set the...
  • Page 58 System User’s Guide or “Viewing Resources” found later in this chapter for detailed instructions. See your online System User’s Guide or “Saving the System Configuration” and “Exiting From the ICU” found later in this chapter for detailed instructions. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 59 Before your system was shipped from Dell, a technician used the ICU to enter the correct information for the expansion cards initially installed in your computer. If your system was shipped with Dell-installed software, the ICU diskette image (from which you can make an ICU diskette) is installed on your hard-disk drive. (Your system may also be accompanied by an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette .)
  • Page 60 See your operating system documentation for instructions on making a copy of a diskette. Use only the backup diskette when running the ICU. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 61 After you have completed the procedures in “Preparing to Use the ICU” found earlier in this chapter, insert the backup copy of the ICU diskette into drive A. Then either turn on your system or reboot it by pressing the reset button. You can access online help in the ICU in four ways: Select Contents from the Help menu to display a list of topics.
  • Page 62 A dialog box like the one in Figure 3-2 appears, listing the names of all available cards of that type. If the card is not listed, see the next section, “Adding an Unlisted Card.” Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 The ICU uses the default resources set by the card manufacturer whenever pos- sible. If the ICU cannot find a resource that is valid for the card and available in the system, the utility generates an error message. See Appendix B, “ISA Config- uration Utility Messages,”...
  • Page 64 DMA Options button. When you click this button, a smaller dialog box appears. By clicking the down arrow next to the current resource value, you can display a list of the available values for the resource. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 Choose the desired value and click OK. The value you selected is displayed under the resource heading in the Configuration Settings dialog box. The Options button is disabled if no alternative values are available for the selected resource. NOTE: If you change one or more resource values using the Options button and later change the setting in the Configuration Choice box, the changes that you made to the resource values are overwritten by the default values for the new configuration choice.
  • Page 66 If none of the values for the DMA or IRQ resources match the allowable values for your unlisted card (as indicated in the card’s documentation), select one of the available values offered by the utility and click OK. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 67 If you are providing values for the input/output (I/O) port or memory resources, you must enter the starting and ending addresses in hexadecimal format using the two fields provided by the Specify Memory or Specify I/O Port dialog box (see Figure 3-9).
  • Page 68 If you are providing values for the I/O port or memory resource, you must enter the starting and ending addresses in hexadecimal format using the two fields provided by the Specify Memory or Specify I/O Port dialog box. 3-12 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 69 A message box appears, notifying you either that the card is using its default set- tings or that it cannot use its default settings and must be reconfigured. NOTE: After modifying the system configuration, you must turn off the system to install, remove, or change jumper settings on the non-Plug and Play ISA expansion cards to match the settings you selected in the ICU.
  • Page 70 )LJXUH  &DUG 5HVRXUFH 8VDJH 'LDORJ %R[ You can save the information displayed in the resource usage dialog box by clicking Print To File. The ICU then prompts you for a filename. 3-14 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 71: Installing An Expansion Card

    You can save the system configuration to nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) as you configure each card’s resources. To do so, select Save from the File menu and continue with your operation. At the ICU window, select Exit from the File menu to exit the utility. If you have made any changes to the system configuration, you are asked whether you want to save the changes.
  • Page 72 See “Modifying a Card” found earlier in this chapter for more information. The Lock Resources box toggles the lock state of the selected configuration setting. 3-16 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 73 Your system has an ATI Rage II C baseline accelerated graphics port (AGP) super video graphics array (SVGA) video controller. If your system came with a Dell-installed operating system, the video drivers for that operating system are installed on your hard-disk drive.
  • Page 74 Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub, depending on your network configuration. Observe the fol- lowing cabling restrictions for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX networks. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 75: Network Cable Requirements

    Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX)-compatible network protocol, on systems using Windows 95 or Windows NT. NOTES: The NIC drivers for systems running a Dell-installed Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 operating system are automatically detected and installed. Instructions for reconfiguring the NIC driver are included in the following subsections.
  • Page 76 See your system administrator for information. To connect your system to, and configure it for use on, an Ethernet network, follow these steps: See “Network Cable Requirements” found earlier in this section for more information. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 77 NOTE: If you are installing the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system for the first time, you must use either the Windows 95 service release version provided by Dell or its equivalent. Because of the advanced architecture of your system, some compo- nents do not function correctly with Windows 95 versions earlier than Service Release 2.
  • Page 78: General

    General tab. If your system version is 4.00.950 B, then your operating system is Windows 95 Service Release 2 or Service Release 2.1. For Windows 95 Service Release 1 or Windows 95 operating systems not installed by Dell, the system version is 4.00.950 A and 4.00, respectively.
  • Page 79 See your Windows 95 documentation for information about usernames and passwords. To connect your system to, and configure it for use on, an Ethernet network, follow these steps: See “Network Cable Requirements” found earlier in this section for more information. See Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program,”...
  • Page 80 See Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program,” for more information. LQVWDOOH[H (3c90xcfg.exe) If your Windows 95 or Windows NT system is connected to a network, verify the fol- lowing network protocol settings: Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 81 Using Integrated Devices...
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  • Page 83 This chapter prepares you to install options inside the computer. It describes how to remove and replace the computer cover and expansion-card cage. It also familiarizes you with the internal components you may handle if you install Dell hardware options.
  • Page 84 In addition, Dell recommends that you periodically review the safety instructions at the front of this guide. When you remove an option from its shipping carton, you may find it wrapped in anti- static packing material designed to protect it from electrostatic damage. Do not remove the packing material until you are ready to install the option.
  • Page 85: Using The Optional Stand For Vertical Orientation

    See “Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation” in Chapter 1 for instructions. From the front of the computer, press in the two release buttons (located on the sides of the cover toward the back). With the buttons depressed, lift the cover at the back, allowing it to pivot up toward you (see Figure 5-2).
  • Page 86 See “Chassis Intrusion” in Chapter 2 for instructions. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 87 Figure 5-4 shows an overhead view of your computer to help you orient yourself when installing hardware options. Unless otherwise specified, locations or directions rela- tive to the computer are as shown. back of computer expansion- power card cage supply left right side...
  • Page 88 Two common types of DIP switches are slide switches and rocker switches (see the following illustration). slide switches rocker switches Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 89 Each of these switches has two positions, or settings (usually on and off ). To change the setting of a slide switch, use a small, pointed object such as a small screwdriver or a straightened paper clip to slide the switch to the proper position. To change the setting of a rocker switch, use the screwdriver or paper clip to press down on the appropriate side of the switch.
  • Page 90 )LJXUH  6\VWHP %RDUG -XPSHUV Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 91 7DEOH  6\VWHP%RDUG -XPSHU 6HWWLQJV -XPSHU 6HWWLQJ 'HVFULSWLRQ PSWD Password features are enabled. (default) Password features are disabled. BIOS Reserved (do not change) . (default) 233MHZ Jumpered when the microprocessor’s internal speed is 233 MHz. 266MHZ Jumpered when the microprocessor’s internal speed is 266 MHz.
  • Page 92 NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in your online System User’s Guide . 5-10 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 93 NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in your online System User’s Guide . Your Dell computer has a removable expansion-card cage, which greatly simplifies many installation procedures by allowing you to remove the riser board and all installed expansion cards in a single step.
  • Page 94 (2) slots (2) )LJXUH  5HPRYLQJ WKH ([SDQVLRQ&DUG &DJH To replace the expansion-card cage, follow these steps: 5-12 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 95 This chapter describes how to install the following options: Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion cards System memory Video memory This chapter also includes instructions for replacing the system battery, if necessary. Use Figure 6-1 to locate the system board features. CD-in connector (CD-IN) serial port 2 USB connectors (USB) (2)
  • Page 96 Expansion-card connectors PCI1 and PCI2 support 32-bit PCI expansion cards. NOTES: Connector PCI2 shares expansion-slot space with connector ISA1, so only one card of either type can be installed in the shared slot. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 97 Because of the height of the hard-disk drive, expansion-card connector PCI1 is limited to an 8.75-inch-long card. ISA2 PCI2 ISA1 PCI1 HDLED connector )LJXUH  5LVHU%RDUG ([SDQVLRQ&DUG &RQQHFWRUV To install an expansion card, follow these steps: See Chapter 3, “Using the ISA Configuration Utility,” for instructions. NOTE: If you install a PCI or Plug and Play expansion card, your system automati- cally performs any required configuration tasks during the boot routine.
  • Page 98 Gently rock the card into the connector until the card is fully seated (see Figure 6-5). expansion card card-edge connector expansion-card cage riser board expansion-card connector )LJXUH  ,QVWDOOLQJ DQ ([SDQVLRQ &DUG Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 99 See the documentation that came with the card for information about its cable connections. NOTE: After you remove and replace the cover, the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start-up: ALERT! Cover was previously removed. See Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program,”...
  • Page 100 Figure 6-6 shows the DIMMs and DIMM sockets. DIMM speed (66 megahertz [MHz]) should match the external bus speed of the microprocessor. DIMMs (2) DIMM sockets (2) Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 101 Table 6-1 lists sample memory configurations and shows valid DIMM combinations and socket placements for each configuration. 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 48 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB...
  • Page 102: Installing A Dimm

    DIMMs to make sure that they are seated properly in their sockets. Then repeat steps 4 and 5. See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 103 To install a DIMM, follow these steps: For optimum performance, DIMMs should be installed in consecutive sockets beginning with socket A. securing clips (2) To remove a DIMM, press the securing clips outward (see Figure 6-8) simultaneously until the DIMM disengages from the socket (it should pop up slightly). securing clips (2) Installing System Board Options...
  • Page 104 Pivot the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear a sharp click, you should remove the module and reinstall it. notch video-memory video-memory upgrade socket upgrade module 6-10 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 105 For information on using the diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that occur, see the chapter titled “Running the Dell Diagnostics” in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide . A 3.0-volt (V) CR2032 coin-cell battery installed on the system board maintains sys- tem configuration, date, and time information in a special section of memory.
  • Page 106 Orient the battery with the side labeled “+” facing up (see Figure 6-10). Then insert the battery into the socket, and snap it into place. 6-12 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 107 BATTERY battery socket )LJXUH  6\VWHP %DWWHU\ DQG %DWWHU\ 6RFNHW NOTE: After you remove and replace the cover, the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start-up: ALERT! Cover was previously removed. See Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program,”...
  • Page 108 6-14 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 109 Your Dell computer has three drive bays for installing the following types of drives (see Figure 7-1): The externally accessible drive bays at the front of the computer consist of one 3.5-inch drive bay (dedicated to a 3.5-inch diskette drive) and one 5.25-inch bay that can hold one half-height, 5.25-inch device—typically a tape drive or CD-ROM...
  • Page 110 To remove the insert covering the 3.5-inch bay , follow these steps: Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 111 computer cover (upside down) eject button mechanism 3.5-inch front- panel insert To replace the front-panel insert for the 3.5-inch bay , work from outside the cover. Place the insert in position and press it into the opening. When installing a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and an interface cable—to the back of the drive.
  • Page 112 The pin-1 end of a connector on a board or a card is usually indicated by a silk- screened “1” printed directly on the board or card. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 113 The 5.25-inch drive bay can accommodate any of the following types of drives: A diskette drive or tape drive that uses the diskette/tape drive interface on the system board A CD-ROM or tape drive that uses the secondary EIDE interface on the system board A CD-ROM or tape drive that uses its own controller card To install a drive in a 5.25-inch drive bay, follow these steps:...
  • Page 114 Fit the bracket over the drive so that the notched end aligns with the front of the drive. Use the score marks on the drive bracket to help align the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes on the bracket (see Figure 7-8). Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 115 notches score mark )LJXUH  ,QVWDOOLQJ D 'ULYH LQ WKH ,QFK 'ULYH %UDFNHW To further ensure proper positioning of the drive in the chassis, insert and tighten all four screws in the order in which the holes are numbered (the holes are marked “1”...
  • Page 116: Removing And Replacing Front-Panel Inserts

    Check all cable connections. Fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. See “Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts” found earlier in this chapter. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 117: Primary Drive N And Secondary Drive N

    NOTE: The tape drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a tape drive, refer to the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the tape drive software.
  • Page 118 Loosen the captive screw that secures the hard-disk drive bracket to the chassis. Then rotate the bracket upward, and lift it out of the chassis (see Figure 7-11). Detach the hard-disk drive from the bracket by removing the four screws. 7-10 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 119 captive screw tabs on back of drive bracket (2) slots in chassis floor divider (3) )LJXUH  5HPRYLQJ WKH +DUG'LVN 'ULYH %UDFNHW Turn the drive upside down, and locate the four screw holes around its perimeter. Orient the drive bracket so that the end labeled “CONNECTOR” faces the side of the drive containing the interface and power connectors.
  • Page 120 IDE1 connector )LJXUH  $WWDFKLQJ +DUG'LVN 'ULYH &DEOHV To locate the IDE1 connector, see Figure 6-1. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 7-12 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 121 Refer to the documentation that came with your operating system. EIDE hard-disk drives must be physically formatted, partitioned, and logically format- ted before they can be used to store data. Every hard-disk drive from Dell is formatted before it is sent to you.
  • Page 122 For Windows NT , see the discussion on partitioning and logical formatting in the docu- mentation that came with the operating system. ® For the UNIX operating system , refer to your UNIX documentation. 7-14 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 123 Microprocessor type ....Intel Celeron microprocessor that runs at 266 MHz internally/66 MHz externally. Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades. A slower compatibility speed can be set through the System Setup program.
  • Page 124 Internally accessible bays ... . . one 3.5-inch bay for a 1-inch-high EIDE hard-disk drive NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 125 7DEOH $ 7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV FRQWLQXHG Externally accessible: Serial (DTE)....two 9-pin connectors; 16550-compatible Parallel ..... . . one 25-hole connector (bidirectional) Video .
  • Page 126 Weight ......10.89 kg (24 lb) or more, depending on options installed NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 127 7DEOH $ 7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV FRQWLQXHG (QYLURQPHQWDO Temperature: Operating ..... 10 to 35 C (50 to 95 F) Storage ..... . . –40 to 65 C (–40 to 149 F) Relative humidity .
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  • Page 129 The ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) and its Configuration Manager are capable of iden- tifying problems and alerting you to them. Both utilities can alert you to problems with card configuration as well as problems that prevent proper operation of the utility. This appendix describes each type of message and lists the possible causes and actions you can take to resolve any problems indicated by a message.
  • Page 130 To fix, reconfigure the conflicting card_name card. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide . Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 131 FRQWLQXHG The ICU has successfully To accept these settings, save the configuration The ICU has configured all of the Plug information into NVRAM by selecting Exit from the successfully con- and Play expansion cards File menu and then selecting Yes to save. You figured all Plug that were not configured must reboot your system for these settings to take...
  • Page 132 NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide . Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 133 FRQWLQXHG This message appears You can get a copy of the configuration file from The configuration when you try to add a (.cfg) file used by the original ISA Configuration Utility Diskette that listed card and the config- the ICU for this you used to create the backup ICU diskette.
  • Page 134 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Error Code . Guide for instructions. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide . Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 135 FRQWLQXHG An attempt to write to Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify the ERROR: Failed NVS write. Error= Internal Error NVRAM failed. integrity of your system NVRAM. See the Code . chapter titled “Running the Dell Diagnos- tics” in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions.
  • Page 136 See “Modifying a Card” in Chapter 3 for instructions. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide . Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 137 FRQWLQXHG The card(s) mentioned If you do not know the allowable resource WARNING: Could not con- figure Plug and Play Card are not fully configured values for your Plug and Play or PCI expan- Name . due to resource conflicts. sion card, use the following procedure to locate and resolve the resource conflict: WARNING: Could not con-...
  • Page 138 B-10 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 139 FCC logo ( ), your system is considered to be a Class B digital device. NOTE: Some Dell computer systems that are classified as Class B digital devices may include an integrated network interface controller (NIC). If your system contains a NIC, it is considered to be a Class A digital device only at the time that the NIC is being used.
  • Page 140 Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits. If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Computer Corporation or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the following book- let helpful: FCC Interference Handbook, 1986 , available from the U.S.
  • Page 141 Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus).
  • Page 142 A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the preceding standards has been made and is on file at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Inter- ference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options changes the rating of some configurations to Class A.
  • Page 143: Class A Device

    To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom or back panel of your computer (or other Dell digital apparatus), on card-mounting brack- ets, and on the cards themselves.
  • Page 144 A protection mark “B” confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protec- tion usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-89/E-06251. Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 145 Mexican standards (NOM 024): Exporter: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col. Cuauhtemoc 16500 México, D.F . Ship to: Dell Computer de México,...
  • Page 146 Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F . Tensión alimentación: 115/230 V.C.A. ±10% Frecuencia: 60/50 Hz Consumo de corriente: 6.0/3.0 A Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 147 This warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following cate- gories: software; external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department; accessories or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory;...
  • Page 148 The warranty term for a replacement part is the remainder of the limited warranty term. You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for returning replaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell, will be in accordance with Dell’s...
  • Page 149 If you are an end-user customer who bought products directly from a Dell company, you may return them to Dell up to 30 days from the date of invoice for a refund of the product purchase price if already paid. This refund will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your invoice.
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  • Page 151 AC power receptacle, 5-7 cables connector types, 7-4 accelerated graphics port. See AGP DC power, 5-5, 7-3 AGP, 1-3 drive interface, 5-5 Asset Tag category, 2-15 card-edge connector, 7-4 assistance, technical, 1-14 cautions, xii audio controller, 4-1 CD-ROM audio interface connector, 6-1 Auto Power On category, 2-13 chassis intrusion alarm, 1-8 autoconfiguration...
  • Page 152: Energy Star Compliance

    1-14 diagnostics system, 1-4 DIMMs EIDE hard-disk drives about, 6-6 disabling the built-in interface, 2-11 capacities supported, 1-1 drive-type parameters, 2-7 installing, 6-6, 6-9 Energy Star compliance, 1-11 formatting, 7-13 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 153: Getting Help

    EIDE hard-disk drives (continued) formatting installing, 7-9 EIDE hard-disk drives, 7-13 interface connectors, 6-1 front-panel inserts, 7-2 partitioning, 7-13 saving power, 2-14 EIDE interface connectors, 6-1 electrostatic discharge. See ESD getting help, 1-14 Energy Star compliance, 1-11 enhanced integrated drive electronics. See EIDE ergonomic computing habits, v hard disk.
  • Page 154: Quick Start

    Manufacturing Test Report, 2-1 memory adding, 6-6 configurations, 6-7 jacks error messages after installing, 2-22 location on system board, 6-1 reserved memory, 2-8 locations on back panel, 5-7 system memory, 1-1 upgrade, performing, 6-6 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 155: Responding To Error Messages

    messages Configuration Manager, B-6 ICU, B-1 online documentation, 1-13 invalid configuration information, 2-1, prompt to enter the System Setup program, 2-1 responding to error messages, 2-22 padlock, 1-8, 5-2 microprocessor padlock ring, 5-7 fan connector, 6-1 parallel port jumper settings for speed, 5-9 compatibility, 2-10 SEC cartridge connector, 6-1 connector, 4-2, 5-7, 6-1...
  • Page 156: System Data Categories

    1-8, 5-7 system features, 1-1 using, 1-8 System Memory category, 2-8 Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 categories, System Monitoring and Analysis 2-10 Reporting Technology. See SMART II support Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 157 system password troubleshooting about, 2-16 about, 1-14 assigning, 2-16 ICU messages, B-1 changing or deleting an existing typographical conventions, xii password, 2-18 disabling a forgotten password, 2-21 entering a wrong or incomplete password, 2-18 risk of not using password, 2-16 Universal Serial Bus.
  • Page 158: Windows Nt 3.5X Nic

    D-1 Windows for Workgroups NIC driver, 4-7 Windows 95 Windows NT 3.5x NIC driver, 4-4 network driver, 4-5 Windows NT 4.0 NIC driver, 4-3 reinstalling, 1-12 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide...

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