If You Have A Problem - Dell OptiPlex GX240 User Manual

NOTE:
Operating
systems that bypass the
computer BIOS may not
obtain optimum hard
drive performance.
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Advanced Features
connector (labeled "IDE2"). Use the secondary IDE interface
connector for IDE CD, DVD, and tape drives.
NOTE:
For all devices obtained from Dell that use the integrated IDE
controller, set the appropriate Drive option to Auto.
NOTE: You must have an IDE device connected to the primary IDE
interface if you have an IDE device connected to the secondary IDE
interface.
The following settings identify the type of IDE devices installed in the
computer:
– Auto (use this setting for all IDE devices from Dell)
– Off
To choose a setting for each option, press <Enter> to access the field's
pop-up settings menu. Then type characters from the keyboard or press the
left- or right-arrow key to cycle through the settings.

If You Have a Problem

If the computer generates a drive error message the first time you boot your
computer after you install an IDE drive, your drive may not work with the
automatic drive-type detect feature. Press <Alt><d> in any hard drive
field to set the hard drive autoconfiguration feature.
During POST the computer scans the IDE channels for supported devices
and generates a summary message. For example, if it finds that a hard drive
is connected to the Primary channel and a CD drive is connected to the
Secondary channel, it generates the following message:
Performing automatic IDE configuration...
Primary Master: IDE Disk Drive
Secondary Master: CD-ROM Reader
If it detects a device during the scan, it sets the device to Auto in system
setup. If no device is listed, it sets the device setting to Off in system setup.
If your computer does not reset after you perform these steps, enter system
setup and reset the computer to its original Dell settings.
Restart your computer.
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As the system reboots, press <F2> to enter system setup.
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