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Page 3: Safety Instructions
Position your system so that the monitor and key- • To help avoid possible damage to the system board, board are directly in front of you as you work. wait 5 seconds after turning off the system before Special shelves are available (from Dell and other...
Page 4 • sources) to help you correctly position your Always leave space to rest your hands while using keyboard. the keyboard or mouse. • • Set the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] •...
Page 5 Against Electrostatic system yourself, except as explained in this guide Discharge and elsewhere in Dell documentation. Always fol- low installation and service instructions closely. Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static...
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Page 7 Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” is intended primarily as reference material for users interested in learning more about the details of the system. This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell Opti- Plex Gn or Gn+ low-profile computer system. It can be •...
Page 8: Typographical Conventions
Dell computer users. Be sure to read these cards before calling Dell for technical assistance. WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential •...
Page 9 • • Filenames and directory names are presented in Screen text is text that appears on the screen of your lowercase bold. monitor or display. It can be a system message, for example, or it can be text that you are instructed to Examples: autoexec.bat and c:\windows type as part of a command (referred to as a command •...
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ......... . . 1-1 System Features.
Page 12 Password Status..........2-6 Boot Sequence.
Page 13 Preparing to Use the ICU ..........3-3 Backing Up the ICU Diskette .
Page 14 Inside Your Computer ..........5-4 Jumpers .
Page 15 Dell Inspector Program ........1-4...
Page 16 Figure 3-2. Add Network Card Dialog Box ......3-4 Figure 3-3. Card Configuration Dialog Box......3-5 Figure 3-4.
Page 17 Figure 7-8. Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bracket ....7-5 Figure 7-9. Inserting the Drive Bracket into the Drive Bay ....7-5 Figure 7-10.
Page 19: Introduction
To take advantage of this technology, you must have a SMART-compliant hard-disk drive in your com- puter. All hard-disk drives shipped with OptiPlex Gn ystem Features or Gn+ systems are SMART-compliant. Your system offers the following features: •...
Page 20 Asset Tag utility and viewed on the • Two high-performance serial ports and one bi- System Setup screens. For more information, see directional parallel port for connecting external Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 21 (see Figure 1-1). The Dell Inspector provides • Dell Diagnostics for evaluating the computer’s com- information you may need if you call Dell for techni- ponents and devices. For information on using the cal assistance or if you install hardware or software diagnostics, see the chapter titled “Running the...
Page 22: Using The Power Switch
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Page 23: Security Cable Slot And Padlock Ring
ecurity Cable Slot and Padlock Attach the floor stand as follows: Ring Turn the computer onto its right side, so that the drive bays are at the bottom. On the back of the computer are a security cable slot and Fit the floor stand onto what was the left side of padlock ring (see Figure 1-3) for attaching commercially the computer.
Page 24: Energy Star Compliance
Win- oxides, which are the two primary causes of acid rain. dows 95 backup media for the OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ system on your server before downloading. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 25: Intel Piix4 Inf Update Installer For Windows 95
Help hardware and the Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears. Dell provides a number of tools to help you if you don’t 11. Click Next to continue. understand a procedure described in this guide or if your system does not perform as expected. For information on The system finds the hardware device driver on the these help tools, see the chapter titled “Getting Help”...
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Page 27: Using The System Setup Program
You can access the and optional settings for your system. (Typical examples Manufacturing Test Report from the Dell Accessories are illustrated in Figure 2-1.) Information on the two folder or program group.
Page 28: Using The System Setup Program
Enters the Device List screen when the Boot Devices menu option is set to Device List. See Table 2-2 for more information on the keys you use in the Device List screen. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 29: Figure 2-1. System Setup Screens
Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) Page 1 of 2 BIOS Version: XXX System OptiPlex Gn+ 5233L EM Setup Date: Tue August 26, 1997 Time: 13:17:02 This category sets the time in 3.5 inch, 1.44 MB Diskette Drive A:...
Page 30: System Setup Categories
NOTE: Operating systems that bypass the system BIOS 5.25 Inch, 360 KB may not obtain optimum hard-disk drive performance. • 5.25 Inch, 1.2 MB • 3.5 Inch, 720 KB Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 31: Eide Devices
USR1 or USR2 drive type, you may not obtain optimum by Dell when you purchased your system, access the hard-disk drive performance. Also, the USR1 and USR2 Manufacturing Test Report from the Dell Accessories drive types cannot be used for hard-disk drives greater folder or program group.
Page 32: Cpu Speed
(POST), which is a series of tests that the system performs on the hardware each time you turn on the system or press the reset button. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 33: Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence order in which your computer attempts to boot from these devices. Boot Sequence can be set to Diskette First (the default), Hard Disk Only, CD-ROM First, or Device List. CAUTION: Only a technically knowledgeable per- The term boot refers to the system’s start-up son should change the settings in the Device List procedure.
Page 34: Figure 2-2. Sample Device List Screen
System Memory: 32 MB (EDO) Service Tag: XXXXX Asset Tag: XXXXX Ctrl-Del original list Ctrl move item Ctrl return Ctrl-Ins move to other list Figure 2-2. Sample Device List Screen Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 35: Setup Password
To specify your priority preferences, order the devices NOTE: This feature will not work if you shut off your sys- under these categories so that the highest-priority con- tem using a power strip or surge protector. troller is at the top of the Device Controller Priority Time is kept in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes).
Page 36: Saving Eide Hard-Disk Drive Power
(COM1 or COM3 for Serial Port 1; system is turned on. COM2 or COM4 for Serial Port 2), or to Off to disable the port. 2-10 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 37: Parallel Port
If you set a serial port to Auto and add an expansion card Set this category according to the type of peripheral containing a port configured to the same designation, the device connected to the parallel port. To determine the system automatically remaps the built-in port to the next correct mode to use, see the documentation that came available port designation that shares the same IRQ...
Page 38: System Data Categories
(its encryption programs. default setting), the value shown for the System Password category is Not Enabled. Only when this 2-12 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 39: Using Your System Password To Secure Your System
category is set to Not Enabled can you assign a system effect until you reboot the system by pressing the password, using the following procedure: reset button or by turning the system off and then on again. Verify that the Password Status category is set to Unlocked.
Page 40: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System Password
After you verify the password, the Setup Password setting changes to Enabled. The next time you enter the System Setup program, the system prompts you for the setup password. 2-14 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 41: Operating With A Setup Password Enabled
isabling a Forgotten Password A change to the Setup Password category becomes effective immediately (rebooting the system is not required). 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, Operating With a Setup Password change the password jumper setting to disable the Enabled...
Page 42: Responding To Error Messages
If an error message appears on your monitor screen while the <F2> key. the system is booting, make a note of the message. Then, before entering the System Setup program, refer to your 2-16 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 43: Using The Isa Configuration Utility
Windows NT. If your detailed instructions. system is running a Dell-installed Windows NT operating system and you want to use Plug and Play cards, Dell Start the system using your ICU diskette. recommends that you use the card manufacturer’s con-...
Page 44: About The Icu
Play ISA Dell’s TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS). See expansion card before you install it in your computer. your online System User’s Guide or the chapter titled Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 45: Preparing To Use The Icu
For instructions on how to create a program diskette from the diskette image, see the online help provided Accessing Help in the Dell Program Diskette Maker, which is avail- You can access online help in the ICU in four ways: able in the Dell Accessories folder or program group.
Page 46: Adding A Listed Card
Messages,” for an explanation of the message and a possible solution to the conflict. If you are satisfied with the default resources assigned to the card, you can skip the remainder of this procedure. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 47: Figure 3-3. Card Configuration Dialog Box
To select the resources yourself, click Advanced. The setting that you select may affect the resources available. For example, if you are offered the Dis- The Card Configuration dialog box (see Figure 3-3) abled option and select it, all resource values are displays all resources used by the card.
Page 48: Adding An Unlisted Card
Figure 3-9 shows the two fields. be assigned and then click Add. For example, if you click the box beneath IRQ, the button changes to Add Interrupt. When you click this Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 49: Modifying A Card
procedure is called locking a card. You should lock a card only if it uses static device drivers. See “Locking and Unlocking Cards” found later in this chapter for more information. NOTE: You cannot modify the resources of a Plug and Play or PCI expansion card.
Page 50: Removing A Card
Usage dialog box (see Figure 3-10) displays all resources card from your computer, you must use the ICU to currently used by the system. remove the card from the system configuration. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 51: Saving The System Configuration
xiting From the ICU At the ICU window, select Exit from the File menu to exit the utility. If you have made any changes to the sys- tem configuration, you are asked whether you want to save the changes. Figure 3-10. System Resource Usage Dialog If you click Yes, the ICU saves the updated system con- figuration information into NVRAM.
Page 52: Locking And Unlocking Configuration Resources
Start the ICU. 11. Click OK in the Card Configuration dialog box See “Starting the ICU” found earlier in this chapter. when you have finished making your selections. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 53: Using Integrated Devices
See the corresponding section in this chapter for the 100BASE-TX Ethernet standards. device you want to configure or reconfigure. NOTE: OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ systems also offer an optional Wakeup On LAN-capable network card. For installation instructions, see the documentation that ideo Controller came with the network card.
Page 54: Network Cable Requirements
Connect the network cable to the back of your daisy-chained concentrators on one network segment computer. is four. See “Network Cable Requirements” found earlier in this chapter for detailed instructions. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 55: Windows Nt 3.5X Nic Driver
See your network administrator for information. steps: 14. Click Yes in the Network Settings Change win- Use the Program Diskette Maker (in the Dell dow to restart your system. Accessories program group) to make a diskette copy of the NIC drivers installed on your hard- disk drive.
Page 56: Windows For Workgroups Nic Driver
Windows 95 NDIS 3 driver. See “Using the NDIS 2 Driver With Windows 95” found later in this chapter for information on using the NDIS 2 driver with Windows 95. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 57 Dell-Installed Windows 95 Service Release 2 to access the System Properties dialog box, and click OK. To reinstall the NIC driver in a system running Dell- installed Windows 95 Service Release 2, perform the The Windows 95 operating system finishes copying following steps: all of the files to the system’s hard-disk drive.
Page 58: Ms-Dos Nic Driver
Run the Network Interface Test Group See the appropriate instructions for your Win- (3c90xcfg.exe), located on the NIC driver dows 95 operating system found earlier in this diskette 1. chapter. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 59: Working Inside Your Computer
Chapter 5 Working Inside Your Computer Safety First For You and Your our Dell computer system supports a variety of — internal options that expand system capabilities. This Computer chapter prepares you to install options inside the com- Working inside your computer is safe—if you observe the puter.
Page 60: Unpacking Your Hardware Option
Check to see that no tools or extra parts (includ- ing screws) are left inside the computer’s chassis. Remove the floor stand if attached. See “Using the Optional Floor Stand” in Chapter 1 for instructions. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 61: Removing And Replacing The Expansion-Card Cage
45-degree angle as shown in Figure 5-3. Fit the three cover hooks into the rectangular slots on Your Dell computer has a removable expansion-card the chassis. (It may be helpful to look down into the cage, which greatly simplifies many installation pro- chassis to verify that the hooks are in place.)
Page 62: Replacing The Expansion-Card Cage
Otherwise, accessible damage to your system or unpredictable results drive bays may occur. front of computer Figure 5-5. Computer Orientation View Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 63: Figure 5-6. Inside The Chassis
A jumper is referred to as open or unjumpered when the circuit board so that you can identify each pin number plug is pushed down over only one pin or if there is no based on the location of pin 1. plug at all.
Page 64: Figure 5-7. System Board Jumpers
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Page 65: Table 5-1. System-Board Jumper Settings
Table 5-1. System-Board Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Description Reserved (do not use) Jumpered when the microprocessor’s internal speed is 166 MHz Jumpered when the microprocessor’s internal speed is 200 MHz Jumpered when the microprocessor’s internal speed is 233 MHz PSWD (default) Password feature enabled Password feature disabled...
Page 66: System Board Labels
The ISA1/PCI2 connector pair shares a single card-slot opening, so only one of the two connectors can be used at a time. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in your online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 67: Installing System Board Options
Chapter 6 Installing System Board Options • his chapter describes how to install the following System memory options: • Microprocessor • Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) and Peripheral This chapter also includes instructions for replacing the Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion cards system battery, if necessary. Use Figure 6-1 to locate the system board features.
Page 68: Expansion Cards
See Chapter 3, “Using the ISA Configuration Util- ity,” for instructions. NOTE: If you install a PCI or Plug and Play expan- sion card, your system automatically performs any required configuration tasks during the boot routine. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 69: Figure 6-4. Removing The Filler Bracket
Prepare the expansion card for installation, and expansion card remove the computer cover as instructed in “Removing the Computer Cover” in Chapter 5 . expansion-card connector CAUTION: See “Protecting Against Electro- static Discharge” in the safety instructions at the front of this guide. expansion-card See the documentation that came with the expansion cage...
Page 70: Removing An Expansion Card
Table 6-1 lists sample memory configurations and shows the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out valid DIMM combinations and socket placement for each of your computer. configuration. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 71: Performing A Memory Upgrade
When the System Memory total is correct, press the front of this guide. <Esc> to exit the System Setup program. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the Determine the DIMM sockets into which you will DIMMs are operating properly.
Page 72: Installing A Dimm
(it should pop out slightly). static Discharge” in the safety instructions at the front of this guide. See Figure 6-1 to locate the microprocessor socket (labeled “MICROPROCESSOR”) on the system board. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 73: Figure 6-9. Microprocessor Heat Sink
Remove the metal clip that secures the heat sink socket. Leave the release lever extended so that the to the microprocessor socket. Then remove the socket is ready for the new microprocessor. heat sink from the microprocessor chip. microprocessor chip Press down on the folded part of the clip with a small screwdriver to release the clip (see Figure 6-9).
Page 74: Figure 6-11. Pin-1 Identification
Be careful not to bend the pins. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 75: Replacing The System Battery
See Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program.” heat sink 14. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the new microprocessor is operating correctly. See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur.
Page 76: Figure 6-14. System Battery And Battery Socket
“Removing the Expansion-Card Cage” in Chap- ter 5. Figure 6-14. System Battery and Battery Socket Replace the expansion-card cage as described in “Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage” in Chap- ter 5. 6-10 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 77 Replace the computer cover, and then reconnect settings for other system configuration information. your computer and peripherals to their power Then exit the System Setup program. sources and turn them on. Turn off your computer, and unplug it for at least Enter the System Setup program, and confirm 10 minutes.
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Page 79: Installing Drives
Chapter 7 Installing Drives emoving and Replacing our Dell computer has three drive bays for installing the following types of drives (see Figure 7-1): Front-Panel Inserts • The externally accessible drive bays at the front of the computer consist of one 3.5-inch drive bay (dedi- Empty drive bays contain a front-panel insert to protect cated to a 3.5-inch diskette drive) and one 5.25-inch...
Page 80: Eide Drive Addressing
“IDE1.” (EIDE tape drives and CD-ROM drives should be connected to the EIDE interface connector labeled “IDE2.”) Figure 7-3. Removing the Front-Panel Insert for the 3.5-Inch Bay Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 81: Connecting Drives
onnecting Drives When attaching the interface cable to a drive, be sure to match the colored strip on the cable to pin 1 of the drive’s interface connector. For the location of pin 1 on the When installing a drive, you connect two cables—a drive’s interface connector, see the documentation that direct current (DC) power cable and an interface cable—...
Page 82: Figure 7-6. Removing The 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive/Bracket Assembly
(see Figure 7-6). Then rotate the bracket upward, and remove it from the chassis. screws (4) Figure 7-7. Removing the 5.25-Inch Drive Bracket Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 83: Figure 7-8. Installing A Drive In The 5.25-Inch Drive Bracket
Attach the bracket to the new drive. bracket Turn the drive upside down, and locate the four screw holes around its perimeter. 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).
Page 84: Figure 7-10. Attaching Cables To A Drive In The 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
Bezel” found earlier in this chapter. 13. Replace the computer cover, and then reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources and turn them on. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 85: Installing An Eide Hard-Disk Drive
nstalling an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Remove the hard-disk drive bracket from the chassis. This section includes information on installing, partition- If a hard-disk drive is already installed on the drive ing, and formatting an EIDE hard-disk drive. bracket and you are replacing it, disconnect the DC power cable and EIDE cable from the drive.
Page 86: Figure 7-12. Securing The Hard-Disk Drive To The Bracket
13. Insert a bootable diskette (such as the diagnostics diskette) into drive A, and turn on the computer system. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 87: Partitioning And Logically Formatting Your Eide Hard-Disk Drive
Disk Drive(s) Test Group in the Dell diagnostics. used to store data. Every hard-disk drive from Dell is See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for physically formatted before it is sent to you.
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Page 89: Table A-1. Technical Specifications
66 MHz externally, at 200 MHz internally/ 66 MHz externally, or at 233 MHz internally/66 MHz externally. Design pro- vides for future Dell-supported upgrades. A slower compatibility speed can be set through the System Setup program. Internal cache ..... . . 32 KB (16-KB data cache; 16-KB instruc- tion cache) Math coprocessor .
Page 90 Standard RAM ..... . 16 MB 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 Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 91 Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Memory (continued) Maximum RAM ..... 256 MB Cache memory ..... . 512-KB L2 cache BIOS address .
Page 92 Backup battery ..... . 3-V CR2032 coin cell 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 Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 93: Technical Specifications
Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Physical Height ......10.9 cm (4.3 inches) Width.
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Page 95: Isa Configuration Utility Messages
Appendix B ISA Configuration Utility Messages CU Error Messages he ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) and its Configu- ration Manager are capable of identifying problems and alerting you to them. Both utilities can alert you to prob- The ICU can display a variety of error messages while in lems with card configuration as well as problems that operation.
Page 96 “Adding a Listed Card” or “Adding an Unlisted Card” in Chapter 3. 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 Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 97 Table B-1. Configuration Utility Messages (continued) Message Probable Cause Corrective Action No more values are avail- The maximum number of values for each No more DMA values can able for the resource you are resource is as follows: be added. trying to add or modify.
Page 98 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 Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 99: Configuration Manager Messages
The most Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide or the error Internal Error likely cause is an incompati- section titled “Contacting Dell” in your online Code . bility between the BIOS and System User’s Guide for instructions on obtain- the Configuration Manager.
Page 100: Table B-2. Configuration Manager Messages
Plug and Play expan- sion card for assistance. 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 Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 101 Table B-2. Configuration Manager Messages (continued) Message Probable Cause Corrective Action The card(s) mentioned are If you have documentation that lists the allow- WARNING: Could not configure Plug and not fully configured due to able resource values for your Plug and Play or resource conflicts.
Page 102 Follow the procedure for the preceding error message in this table. 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 Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 103: Regulatory Notices
CC Notices (U.S. Only) expressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment. Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital A Notice About Shielded Cables: Use only shielded devices.
Page 104: Class B
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B (ou Classe A, operation. si ainsi indiqué sur l’étiquette d’enregistration) respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 105: En 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only
EN60950:1992 + Amd.1:1993 + Amd.2:1993 — “Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment.” A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the preceding standards has been made and is on file at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. E Notice Marking by the symbol...
Page 106: Class A Ite
Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for non- business purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas. Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 107: Nom 024 Information (Mexico Only
México, S.A. de C.V. • Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col. Cuauhtemoc 16500 México, D.F. Ship to: Dell Computer de México, • S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de • México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col.
Page 108: Información Para Nom 024 (Únicamente Para México)
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 Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 109: Warranties And Return Policy
Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system not accept liability for lost data or software. through Dell’s system integration department; accesso- ries or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory; or Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell ®...
Page 110: Coverage During Years Two And Three
Dell company, you may return them to JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS Dell up to 30 days from the date of invoice for a refund of ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO the product purchase price if already paid. This refund THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Page 111 DellWare products, which may be returned under Troubleshooting Guide or the section titled “Contacting DellWare’s then-current return policy. Dell” in your online System User’s Guide) to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. You must ship the products to Dell in their original packaging, prepay ship- ping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment.
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Page 113: Index
Index AC power receptacle, 5-5 cables connector types, 7-3 lternating current. See AC DC power, 5-4, 7-3 Asset Tag category, 2-12 drive interface cables, 5-4 assistance card-edge connector, 7-3 technical, 1-7 cautions, x Auto Power On category, 2-9 COM port designations, 2-11 autoconfiguration computer serial ports, 2-11...
Page 114 1-3 partitioning, 7-9 types supported, A-3 DIMMs about, 6-4 Drives: Primary and Secondary categories, 2-4 capacities supported, 1-1 drive-type numbers, 2-4 installing, 6-6 dual in-line memory modules. See DIMMS Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 115 EDO, 1-1 failures, 1-7 EIDE hard-disk drives filler bracket, 6-3 addressing, 7-2 fixed disk. See drives; EIDE hard-disk drives disabling the built-in interface, 2-11 fixing problems, 1-7 Drive 0 and Drive 1 categories, 2-4 drive-type parameters, 2-5 floor stand formatting, 7-9 attaching, 1-5 installing, 7-7 floppy drives.
Page 116 3-9 System Setup program, 2-2, 2-7 modifying expansion cards, 3-7 keyboard connector, 4-2, 6-1 preparing to use, 3-3 Keyboard Errors category, 2-6 removing expansion cards, 3-8 resources, viewing, 3-8 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 117 keys microprocessor (continued) <F1>, 2-16 socket release lever, 6-7 <F2>, 2-16 speeds, 2-6 <Print Screen>, 2-1 types supported, A-1 ISA Configuration Utility, 3-4 monitor System Setup program, 2-2, 2-7 power management, 2-9 Mouse category, 2-10 mouse connector, 4-2, 6-1 MS-DOS network driver, 4-6 Level 2 Cache category, 2-12 logical formatting, 7-9 low-level formatting, 7-9...
Page 118 See also setup password; system password adding expansion cards with ports, 2-11 security cable slot, 1-5 autoconfiguration, 2-11 designations, 2-11 Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 categories, 2-10 illustrated, 4-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
Page 119 serial ports system password autoconfiguration, 2-11 about, 2-12, 2-14 connectors, 4-2, 6-1 assigning, 2-12 disabling and enabling, 2-11 changing or deleting an existing password, 2-14 disabling a forgotten password, 2-15 service, 1-7 entering a wrong or incomplete password, 2-13 Service Tag category, 2-12 risk of not using password, 2-12 using to secure your system, 2-13 setup password...
Page 120 Windows 95 connectors, 4-2, 6-1 NDIS 2 NIC driver, 4-6 reinstalling, 1-6 Windows for Workgroups NIC driver, 4-4 Windows NT 3.5x NIC driver, 4-3 Windows NT 4.0 NIC driver, 4-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
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Dell OptiPlex Gn Reference And Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program

Chapter 3 Using the ISA Configuration Utility

Chapter 4 Using Integrated Devices

Chapter 5 Working Inside Your Computer

Chapter 6 Installing System Board Options

Chapter 7 Installing Drives

Appendix A

Technical Specifications

Appendix B ISA Configuration Utility Messages

Appendix C Regulatory Notices

Appendix D Warranties and Return Policy

Index

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