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Dell OptiPlex Gn+ Service Manual (139 pages)

mini tower computer

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 System Overview

13
Chapter 2 Basic Troubleshooting

43
- Initial User Contact
  43
- External Visual Inspection
  44
- Observing the Boot Routine
  45
- Internal Visual Inspection
  46
- Eliminating Resource Conflicts
  47
- Running the Dell Diagnostics
  48
- Getting Help
  48
Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages

49
- POST Beep Codes
  49
- Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
  50
- System Error Messages
  52
- Table 3-2. System Error Messages
  53
Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Low-Profile Chassis

59
- Recommended Tools
  59
- Precautionary Measures
  60
- Floor Stand
  61
- Figure 4-1. Optional Floor Stand Removal
  61
- Computer Cover
  62
- Figure 4-2. Computer Cover Removal
  62
- Figure 4-3. Padlock
  62
- Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
  63
- Figure 4-4. Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal
  63
- Front-Panel Inserts
  64
- Figure 4-5. 5.25-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
  64
- Figure 4-6. 3.5-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
  65
- Control Panel
  66
- Figure 4-7. Control Panel Removal
  66
- Drives
  67
- System Power Supply
  71
- Figure 4-12. System Power-Supply Removal
  71
- System Board Components
  72
  - Figure 4-13. System Board Components
    72
  - Expansion Cards
    73
    
    Expansion-Card Cage
    73
    
    Figure 4-14. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
    73
    
    Expansion Card
    74
    
    Figure 4-15. Expansion-Card Removal
    74
    
    Riser Board
    75
    
    Figure 4-16. Riser Board Removal
    75
  - Dimms
    76
  - Figure 4-17. DIMM Removal
    76
  - Figure 4-18. DIMM Installation
    76
  - Figure 4-19. Microprocessor Securing-Clip Removal
    77
  - Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly
    77
  - Figure 4-20. Microprocessor Removal
    78
  - Figure 4-21. System Battery Removal
    79
  - System Battery
    79
- System Board
  80
- Figure 4-22. System Board Removal
  80
Chapter 5 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Midsize Chassis

81
- Recommended Tools
  81
- Precautionary Measures
  82
- Floor Stand
  83
- Figure 5-1. Floor Stand Removal
  83
- Computer Cover
  84
- Figure 5-2. Computer Cover Removal
  84
- Figure 5-3. Padlock
  84
- Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
  85
- Figure 5-4. Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal
  85
- Front-Panel Inserts
  86
- Figure 5-5. 5.25-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
  86
- Figure 5-6. 3.5-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
  87
- Control Panel
  88
- Figure 5-7. Control Panel Removal
  88
- Drives
  89
- System Power Supply
  94
- Figure 5-14. System Power-Supply Removal
  94
- System Board Components
  95
  - Figure 5-15. System Board Components
    95
  - Expansion Cards
    96
    
    Expansion-Card Cage
    96
    
    Figure 5-16. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
    96
    
    Expansion Card
    97
    
    Figure 5-17. Expansion-Card Removal
    97
    
    Riser Board
    98
    
    Figure 5-18. Riser Board Removal
    98
  - Dimms
    99
  - Figure 5-19. DIMM Removal
    99
  - Figure 5-20. DIMM Installation
    99
  - Figure 5-21. Microprocessor Securing-Clip Removal
    100
  - Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly
    100
  - Figure 5-22. Microprocessor Removal
    101
  - Figure 5-23. System Battery Removal
    102
  - System Battery
    102
- System Board
  103
- Figure 5-24. System Board Removal
  103
Chapter 6 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis

105
- Recommended Tools
  105
- Precautionary Measures
  106
- Computer Cover
  107
- Figure 6-1. Computer Cover Removal
  107
- Figure 6-2. Padlock
  107
- Front Bezel
  108
- Figure 6-3. Front-Bezel Removal
  108
- Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
  109
- Figure 6-4. Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal
  109
- Front-Panel Inserts
  110
- Figure 6-5. 5.25-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
  110
- Figure 6-6. 3.5-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
  111
- Control Panel
  112
- Figure 6-7. Control Panel Removal
  112
- Drives
  113
- System Power Supply
  119
- Figure 6-15. System Power-Supply Removal
  119
- System Board Components
  120
  - Figure 6-16. System Board Components
    120
  - Expansion Cards
    121
    
    Expansion-Card Cage
    121
    
    Figure 6-17. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
    121
    
    Expansion Card
    122
    
    Figure 6-18. Expansion-Card Removal
    122
    
    Riser Board
    123
    
    Figure 6-19. Riser Board Removal
    123
  - Dimms
    124
  - Figure 6-20. DIMM Removal
    124
  - Figure 6-21. DIMM Installation
    124
  - Figure 6-22. Microprocessor Securing-Clip Removal
    125
  - Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly
    125
  - Figure 6-23. Microprocessor Removal
    126
  - Figure 6-24. System Battery Removal
    127
  - System Battery
    127
- System Board
  128
- Figure 6-25. System Board Removal
  128
Appendix A System Setup Program

129
- System Setup Screens
  130
- Table A-1. System Setup Categories
  131
- Figure A-2. Device List Screen
  134
Index

135

Dell OptiPlex Gn+ Reference And Installation Manual (126 pages)

low-profile computer system

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 3 MB

Safety Instructions
3
Typographical Conventions
8
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1 Introduction

19
Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program

27
- Entering the System Setup Program
  27
- System Setup Screens
  27
- Using the System Setup Program
  28
- Table 2-1. System-Setup Navigation Keys
  28
- Figure 2-1. System Setup Screens
  29
- System Setup Categories
  30
  - Time
    30
  - Date
    30
  - Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B
    30
  - Drives: Primary and Secondary
    30
    
    EIDE Devices
    31
    
    If You Have a Problem
    31
  - Reserved Memory
    31
  - CPU Speed
    32
  - Num Lock
    32
  - Keyboard Errors
    32
  - System Password
    32
  - Password Status
    32
  - Boot Sequence
    33
    
    Diskette First
    33
    
    Hard Disk Only
    33
    
    CD-ROM First
    33
    
    Device List
    33
    
    Table 2-2. Device-List Screen Navigation Keys
    33
    
    Figure 2-2. Sample Device List Screen
    34
  - Setup Password
    35
  - Auto Power on
    35
  - Power Management
    35
    
    Saving Monitor Power
    35
    
    Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power
    36
  - Wakeup on LAN
    36
  - Nic
    36
  - Mouse
    36
  - Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2
    36
  - Table 2-3. Power Time-Out Periods
    36
  - Parallel Port
    37
  - Parallel Mode
    37
  - IDE Hard Disk
    37
  - Diskette
    37
  - Speaker
    37
  - System Data Categories
    38
- Using the System Password Feature
  38
- Using the Setup Password Feature
  40
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  41
- Responding to Error Messages
  42
Chapter 3 Using the ISA Configuration Utility

43
- Quick Start
  43
- About the ICU
  44
  - ICU Database
    44
- When to Run the ICU
  44
- Preparing to Use the ICU
  45
  - Backing up the ICU Diskette
    45
- Starting the ICU
  45
  - Accessing Help
    45
  - Making Selections in the ICU
    45
- Adding a Listed Card
  46
- Figure 3-1. ICU Window
  46
- Figure 3-2. Add Network Card Dialog Box
  46
- Table 3-1. ICU Keys
  46
- Figure 3-3. Card Configuration Dialog Box
  47
- Figure 3-4. Configuration Settings Dialog Box
  47
- Figure 3-5. Configuration Choice List Box
  47
- Figure 3-6. Options Button
  47
- Adding an Unlisted Card
  48
- Figure 3-7. Specify Interrupt Dialog Box
  48
- Figure 3-8. Specify Interrupt List Box
  48
- Modifying a Card
  49
- Figure 3-9. Specify I/O Port Dialog Box
  49
- Removing a Card
  50
- Viewing Resources
  50
- Saving the System Configuration
  51
- Exiting from the ICU
  51
- Locking and Unlocking Cards
  51
Chapter 4 Using Integrated Devices

53
- Video Controller
  53
- Network Interface Controller
  53
  - Network Cable Requirements
    54
  - Configuring the NIC
    54
    
    Windows NT 4.0 NIC Driver
    54
    
    Figure 4-1. I/O Ports and Connectors
    54
    
    Windows NT 3.5X NIC Driver
    55
    
    Windows for Workgroups NIC Driver
    56
    
    Windows 95 NIC Driver
    56
    
    MS-DOS NIC Driver
    58
Chapter 5 Working Inside Your Computer

59
Chapter 6 Installing System Board Options

67
Chapter 7 Installing Drives

79
Appendix A

93
Technical Specifications

93
Appendix B ISA Configuration Utility Messages

95
Appendix C Regulatory Notices

103
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only
  103
  - Class a
    103
  - Class B
    104
- IC Notice (Canada Only
  104
- EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only
  105
- CE Notice
  105
- VCCI Notices (Japan Only
  105
  - Class a ITE
    106
  - Class B ITE
    106
- Korean Regulatory Notice
  106
  - Class a Device
    106
  - Class B Device
    106
- Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
  106
- NOM 024 Information (Mexico Only
  107
- Información para NOM 024 (Únicamente para México)
  108
Appendix D Warranties and Return Policy

109
- Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only
  109
  - Coverage During Year One
    109
  - Coverage During Years Two and Three
    110
  - General
    110
  - Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only
    110
Index

113

Dell OptiPlex Gn+ Troubleshooting Manual (131 pages)

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide (.pdf)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1 MB

Safety Instructions
5
Typographical Conventions
8
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1 Checking the Basics

21
- Backing up Your Files
  21
- Basic Checks
  21
- Checking Connections and Switches
  22
- Look and Listen
  23
- Table 1-1. Boot Routine Indications
  23
- The System Setup Program
  24
- The EISA Configuration Utility
  24
Chapter 2 Messages and Codes

25
- System Messages
  25
- Table 2-1. System Messages
  25
- System Beep Codes
  33
- Table 2-2. System Beep Codes
  34
- Warning Messages
  37
- Diagnostics Messages
  37
Chapter 3 Finding Software Solutions

39
- Installing and Configuring Software
  39
  - Expanded and Extended Memory
    39
- Using Software
  40
  - Error Messages
    40
  - Input Errors
    40
  - Memory-Resident Programs
    40
  - Program Conflicts
    41
  - Checking for Memory Address Conflicts
    41
  - Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts
    41
  - Table 3-1. Default IRQ Line Assignments
    41
Chapter 4 Running the Dell Diagnostics

43
- Features of the Dell Diagnostics
  43
- When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
  43
- Before You Start Testing
  43
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics
  44
- How to Use the Dell Diagnostics
  45
- Figure 4-1. Diagnostics Menu
  45
- Confirming the System Configuration Information
  46
- Figure 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Screen
  46
- How to Use the Menu
  47
- Main Menu Categories
  47
  - Run
    47
  - Select
    47
  - Subtest
    47
    
    Run under Subtest
    48
    
    Select under Subtest
    48
    
    Options under Subtest
    48
    
    Test Limits under Subtest
    48
    
    About under Subtest
    48
    
    Key-Help under Subtest
    48
    
    Quit Menu under Subtest
    48
  - Options
    48
    
    Number of Times to Repeat Test(S)
    48
    
    Maximum Errors Allowed
    48
    
    Pause for User Response
    49
    
    Output Device for Status Messages
    49
    
    Table 4-1. Option Parameters
    49
    
    Output Device for Error Messages
    50
  - Test Limits
    50
  - About
    50
  - Key-Help
    50
  - Quit
    50
- Tests in the Dell Diagnostics
  51
- Table 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Tests
  51
- Error Messages
  54
- RAM Test Group
  54
  - Subtests
    54
  - Why Run a RAM Test
    54
- System Set Test Group
  54
  - Why Run a System Set Test
    55
- Video Test Group
  56
  - Subtests
    56
  - Why Run a Video Test
    56
- Keyboard Test Group
  57
  - Subtests
    57
  - Why Run a Keyboard Test
    57
- Mouse Test
  57
  - Subtests
    58
  - Why Run the Mouse Test
    58
- Diskette Drives Test Group
  58
  - Why Run a Diskette Drives Test
    58
- Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) Test Group
  58
  - Subtests
    59
  - Why Run a Hard-Disk Drives Test
    59
- IDE CD ROM Drives Test Group
  59
  - Why Run an IDE CD ROM Drives Test
    60
- Serial/Infrared Ports Test Group
  60
  - Subtests
    60
  - Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test
    60
- Parallel Ports Test Group
  61
  - Subtests
    61
  - Why Run a Parallel Ports Test
    61
- SCSI Devices Test Group
  62
  - Subtests
    62
  - Why Run a SCSI Devices Test
    62
- Network Interface Test Group
  63
  - Subtests
    63
  - Why Run a Network Interface Test
    63
- Audio Test Group
  63
  - Why Run an Audio Test
    64
- Other Test Group
  64
  - Subtests
    64
Chapter 5 Checking Your Equipment

65
Chapter 6 Checking Inside Your Computer

69
Chapter 7 Getting Help

89
- Technical Assistance
  89
- Help Tools
  90
  - Table 7-1. Help Tools
    90
  - Autotech Service
    91
  - Commercial Online Service
    91
  - Dell Diagnostics Program
    91
  - Dell Q&A
    91
  - Frequently Asked Questions Cards
    91
  - System Documentation
    91
  - World Wide Web on the Internet
    91
  - Automated Order-Status System
    92
  - Techconnect BBS
    92
  - Techfax Service
    92
  - Technical Support Service
    92
- Problems with Your Order
  93
- Product Information
  93
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  93
- Before You Call
  93
- Figure 7-1. Diagnostics Checklist
  95
- Dell Contact Numbers
  96
- Table 7-2. International Dialing Codes
  97
- Table 7-3. Dell Contact Numbers
  98
Appendix A Diagnostic Video Tests

107
Abbreviations and Acronyms

123
Index

127

Dell OptiPlex Gn+ Service Manual (137 pages)

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Dell OptiPlex Gn+ Service Manual (139 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Overview

Chapter 2 Basic Troubleshooting

Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages

Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Low-Profile Chassis

Chapter 5 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Midsize Chassis

Chapter 6 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis

Appendix A System Setup Program

Index

Dell OptiPlex Gn+ Reference And Installation Manual (126 pages)

Table of Contents

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

Dell OptiPlex Gn+ Troubleshooting Manual (131 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Checking the Basics

Chapter 2 Messages and Codes

Chapter 3 Finding Software Solutions

Chapter 4 Running the Dell Diagnostics

Chapter 5 Checking Your Equipment

Chapter 6 Checking Inside Your Computer

Chapter 7 Getting Help

Appendix A Diagnostic Video Tests

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Index

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