System Features; Hardware Features - Dell OptiPlex GX1 Installation Manual

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Introduction: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems
Overview

System Features

Hardware Features

Software Features
Manageability Features
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Overview
Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p midsize Managed PC systems are high-speed, expandable personal computers designed around the Intel®
Pentium® II and Pentium III microprocessors. Each 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.
This section describes the major hardware and software features of your system, provides information about accessing the online documentation,
and tells you where to find help if you need it.
System Features
Your system offers the following features:
An Intel Pentium II or Pentium III microprocessor.
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The Intel Pentium II and Pentium III microprocessors include MMX™ technology designed to handle complex multimedia and
communications software. This microprocessor incorporates new instructions and data types as well as a technique called single instruction,
multiple data (SIMD) that allows the microprocessor to process multiple data elements in parallel, thereby improving overall system
performance.
A keyboard command (<Ctrl><Alt><\>) that lets you switch between the microprocessor's rated speed and a slower compatibility speed.
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NOTE: This keyboard command is not available under the Microsoft® Windows NT® and IBM® OS/2® operating systems.
A secondary cache of 512 KB of static random-access memory (SRAM) included within the single-edge contact (SEC) cartridge, which also
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contains the microprocessor.
System memory that can be increased up to 768 megabytes (MB) by installing 32-, 64-, 128-, or 256-MB synchronous dynamic random-
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access memory (SDRAM) dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) in the three DIMM sockets on the system board. The system also supports
both error checking and correction (ECC) and nonparity DIMMs. See
Self-Monitoring and Analysis Reporting Technology II (SMART II) support, which warns you at system start-up if your hard-disk drive has
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become unreliable. 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 OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p systems are SMART II-compliant.
A basic input/output system (BIOS), which resides in flash memory and can be upgraded by diskette, or remotely over a network, if required.
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Full compliance with PCI specification 2.2.
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Full Plug and Play version 1.0a capability, which greatly simplifies the installation of expansion cards. Plug and Play support included in the
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system BIOS allows you to install Plug and Play expansion cards without setting jumpers or switches or performing other configuration tasks.
The ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) allows you to configure existing non-Plug and Play ISA expansion cards for conflict-free operation. Also,
because the system BIOS is stored in flash memory, it can be updated to support future enhancements to the Plug and Play standard.
Wakeup On LAN capability, which, when enabled in the System Setup program, allows the system to be powered up from a server
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management console. Wakeup On LAN capability also allows remote computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates,
and asset tracking after hours and on weekends when network traffic is at a minimum. For more information, refer to
Setup Program."
Universal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which can simplify connecting peripheral devices such as mice, printers, and computer speakers. The
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USB connectors on your computer's back panel, which are enabled by default, provide a single connection point for multiple USB-compliant
devices. USB-compliant devices can also be connected and disconnected while the system is running.
A modular computer chassis with a minimum number of screws for easy disassembly and improved serviceability.
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Hardware Features
The system board includes the following integrated features:
Two riser board options, each with five expansion slots. The active option includes three 32-bit PCI expansion slots and two PCI (32-bit)/ISA
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Using the Power Switch
Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation
ENERGY STAR® Compliance
Accessing Online Documentation
Getting Help
"Adding Memory" for details.
"Using the System