Dell OptiPlex GX1 Manuals

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Dell OptiPlex GX1 User Manual (175 pages)

Small-Form-Factor System

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

System Features
3
Hardware Features
4
Software Features
5
Manageability Features
6
Security Features
9
Energy Star Compliance
10
Getting Started
12
Connecting Peripheral Devices
12
Controls and Indicators
15
Chassis Intrusion
17
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
18
Using the System Password Feature
18
Using the Setup Password Feature
21
Disabling a Forgotten Password
22
Entering the System Setup Program
24
System Setup Screens
25
System Setup Navigation Keys
26
System Setup Options
27
System Information
31
Expansion Bus
31
Key Combinations
33
Controls and Indicators
34
Installing Dimms
36
Removing Dimms
37
Features of the Dell Diagnostics
39
Before You Start Testing
40
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
41
How to Use the Dell Diagnostics
42
Confirming the System Configuration Information
43
How to Use the Menu
43
Main Menu Categories
44
Tests in the Dell Diagnostics
49
Error Messages
67
Drives: Primary and Secondary
69
Reserved Memory
70
CPU Speed
71
Num Lock
71
DAC Snoop
72
Keyboard Errors
72
System Password
72
Password Status
73
Boot Sequence
73
Setup Password
75
Auto Power on
76
Power Management
76
Wakeup on LAN
78
Parallel Port
78
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2
78
Parallel Mode
79
IDE Hard Disk
79
System Data Options
80
Using the System Password Feature
80
Responding to Error Messages
85
Safety First-For You and Your Computer
86
Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover
87
Troubleshooting a Wet Computer
89
Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer
90
Troubleshooting the Battery
90
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
91
Troubleshooting System Memory
92
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
92
Troubleshooting the System Board
93
Troubleshooting the Monitor
95
Troubleshooting the Keyboard
96
Troubleshooting the Mouse
96
Troubleshooting I/O Ports
96
Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions
97
Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer
97
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
98
System Board Components
101
System Board Jumpers
102
System Board Labels
103
Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
104
Removing an Expansion Card
110
Replacing the Battery
112
Installing a CD-ROM Drive
115
Connecting Drives
117
Backing up Your Files
126
Basic Checks
126
Checking Connections and Switches
127
Look and Listen
127
System Setup Program
129
System Messages
130
System Beep Codes
135
Warning Messages
137
Diagnostics Messages
137
Installing and Configuring Software
139
Input Errors
140
Memory-Resident Programs
140
Program Conflicts
140
Memory Address Conflicts
141
Interrupt Assignment Conflicts
141
Technical Assistance
143
Help Tools
143
Problems with Your Order
145
Product Information
145
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
146
Before You Call
146
Video Memory Test
149
Video Hardware Test
149
Text Mode Character Test
149
Text Mode Color Test
153
Text Mode Pages Test
154
Graphics Mode Test
155
Color Palettes Test
159
Solid Colors Test
159
International Dialing Codes
161

Dell OptiPlex GX1 Service Manual (178 pages)

Managed PC; Net PC System

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents
3
Standard Features
16
- Pentium II Microprocessor
  47
External Visual Inspection
56
Observing the Boot Routine
57
Internal Visual Inspection
58
Eliminating Resource Conflicts
59
Running the System Diagnostics
59
- Server-Based Diagnostics
  60
Device List
60
- Diskette-Based Diagnostics
  62
- Hard-Disk–Based Diagnostics (Optiplex NX1 Systems Only)
  64
Getting Help
64
Precautionary Measures
73
Inside the Computer
76
Computer Cover
76
Optional Stand
98
Computer Cover
99
Inside the Computer
99
Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
100
Front-Panel Inserts
101
Control Panel
102
Drives
102
- Inch Diskette Drive Assembly
  104
- Inch Drive Assembly
  105
  - Hard-Disk Drive Bracket
    106
  - System Power Supply
    108
  - Expansion-Card Cage
    109
Expansion Cards
109
Riser Board
109
System Board
112
System Board Components
113
- Dimms
  113
- Video Memory
  114
- Microprocessor
  115
- SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly
  115
- System Battery
  116
Front Bezel
122
Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
124
Front-Panel Inserts
125
Drives
127
Control Panel
127
- Inch Diskette Drive Assembly
  129
- Inch Drive Assembly
  131
- Hard-Disk Drive
  132
- Hard-Disk Drive Bracket
  132
- Hard-Disk Drive Assembly
  133
System Power Supply
134
Expansion Cards
135
Expansion-Card Cage
135
Riser Board
135
- Expansion Card
  136
- Expansion-Card Cage
  136
- Riser Board
  136
- System Board
  138
- Dimms
  139
  - System Board Components
    139
  - Video Memory
    140
- Microprocessor
  141
- SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly
  141
- System Battery
  142
  - Optiplex NX1 Computer
    146
  - Optional Stand
    147
Computer Cover
148
Control Panel
150
- Hard-Disk Drive
  151
System Power Supply
152
- Expansion-Card Cage
  152
- Expansion Card
  153
Riser Board
153
System Board
156
Dimms
157
System Board Components
157
- Video Memory
  158
- SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly
  159
- Microprocessor
  159
- System Battery
  160
- Secondary L2 Cache
  175
- Main Memory
  175
POST Beep Codes
175
- SMART Technology
  176
System Error Messages
176
- Mini Tower Computers
  177
- Optiplex NX1 Computer
  177
- Telephony Application Programming Interface
  177
Technical Specifications
177
Upgrade Options
177

Dell OptiPlex GX1 Reference And Installation Manual (174 pages)

Mini Tower Managed PC Systems

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2 MB

System Features
9
Software
9
Expansion Cards
9
Table of Contents
13
Video Controller
22
- Expansion Slots
  22
- Hardware Features
  24
Audio Controller
24
- Manageability Features
  25
- Software Features
  25
  - Dell Openmanage Program
    25
  - Wakeup on LAN
    25
  - Auto Power on
    25
- Security Features
  25
  - Passwords
    27
  - Chassis Intrusion
    28
- Wakeup on LAN
  28
- Auto Power on
  28
Additional Information
28
- Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
  29
- Energy Star
  30
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31
Using the System Setup Program
32
System Setup Screens
36
- Configuration Options
  38
- Key Functions
  38
- System Data
  38
- Date
  39
- Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B
  39
- Time
  39
- Reserved Memory
  40
  - Chassis Intrusion
    41
- CPU Speed
  41
- Num Lock
  41
- Acpi
  42
- DAC Snoop
  42
- Keyboard Errors
  42
- System Password
  42
- Boot Sequence
  43
  - Hard Disk Only
    43
  - Device List
    43
  - Auto Power on
    46
- Password Status
  43
  - Diskette First
    43
- Power Management
  46
- Setup Password
  46
- Mouse
  48
- Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2
  48
- Sound
  48
- Wakeup on LAN
  48
- Diskette
  49
- IDE Hard Disk
  49
- Parallel Mode
  49
- Parallel Port
  49
- Speaker
  50
- Assigning a System Password
  51
- Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
  51
- Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
  54
Disabling a Forgotten Password
54
- Assigning a Setup Password
  54
- ICU Database
  59
Preparing to Use the ICU
61
Starting the ICU
71
- Installing an Expansion Card
  71
- Network Cable Requirements
  77
  - Windows NT 4.0 NIC
    77
Removing the Computer Cover
116
- Switches
  120
- Jumpers
  120
Rotating the Power Supply Away from the System Board
121
- Drives: Primary and Secondary
  129
- Removing an Expansion Card
  132
Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel
133
- SCSI Cable and SCSI Termination
  133
- Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
  134
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
133
Adding a Listed Card
143
Adding an Unlisted Card
143
Modifying a Card
144
Removing a Card
144
Class a Device
155
Class B Device
155
Responding to Error Messages
171
- System Data Options
  173
  - Windows for Workgroups NIC
    174
  - Windows NT 3.5X NIC
    174

Dell OptiPlex GX1 Service Manual (178 pages)

Managed PC and Net PC Systems

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents
3
Standard Features
16
- Pentium II Microprocessor
  45
External Visual Inspection
54
Observing the Boot Routine
55
Internal Visual Inspection
56
Eliminating Resource Conflicts
57
Device List
58
Getting Help
63
Running the System Diagnostics
65
Precautionary Measures
73
Inside the Computer
76
Computer Cover
76
Optional Stand
98
Computer Cover
99
Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
100
Front-Panel Inserts
101
Control Panel
102
Drives
103
System Power Supply
103
- Expansion-Card Cage
  109
- Riser Board
  109
Hard-Disk Drive
103
System Board
112
System Board Components
113
- Dimms
  113
- Video Memory
  115
- Microprocessor
  116
- SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly
  116
- System Battery
  117
Front Bezel
123
Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
124
Front-Panel Inserts
125
Control Panel
127
Drives
128
- Inch Diskette Drive Assembly
  129
- Inch Drive Assembly
  131
- Hard-Disk Drive Bracket
  132
- Hard-Disk Drive Assembly
  133
System Power Supply
134
Expansion Cards
135
Expansion-Card Cage
135
Riser Board
135
System Board
138
- Dimms
  139
System Board Components
139
- Video Memory
  141
- SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly
  142
- Microprocessor
  142
- System Battery
  143
  - Optiplex NX1 Computer
    146
- Secondary L2 Cache
  175
- Main Memory
  175
POST Beep Codes
175
- SMART Technology
  176
System Error Messages
176
- Telephony Application Programming Interface
  177
Technical Specifications
177
Mini Tower Computers
177
Upgrade Options
177

Dell OptiPlex GX1 Reference And Installation Manual (103 pages)

Low-Profile Managed PC Systems

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 0 MB

Dell OptiPlex GX1 Installation Manual (71 pages)

Mini Tower Managed PC Systems

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2 MB

Before You Begin
2
Removing the Computer Cover
2
Replacing the Computer Cover
3
Inside Your Computer
4
Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
7
Rotating the Power Supply Away from the System Board
7
Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel
9
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
10
Connecting Drives
10
Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
11
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive
14
Installing SCSI Devices
17
System Features
21
Hardware Features
22
Software Features
22
Manageability Features
23
Connecting Peripheral Devices
25
Using the Power Switch
27
Accessing Online Documentation
28
Getting Help
29
ICU Error Messages
30
Configuration Manager Messages
32
Expansion Cards
35
Adding Memory
38
Upgrading the Microprocessor
41
Replacing the System Battery
42
Entering the System Setup Program
44
System Setup Screens
44
Using the System Setup Program
46
System Setup Options
46
Using the System Password Feature
53
Using the Setup Password Feature
55
Responding to Error Messages
56
System Information
58
Expansion Bus
58
Key Combinations
59
Controls and Indicators
59
Quick Start
61
About the ICU
62
When to Run the ICU
62
Preparing to Use the ICU
62
Starting the ICU
63
Adding a Listed Card
64
Adding an Unlisted Card
65
Modifying a Card
67
Removing a Card
67
Viewing Resources
68
Saving the System Configuration
68
Exiting from the ICU
69
Locking and Unlocking Cards
69

Dell OptiPlex GX1 Installation Manual (69 pages)

Midsize Managed PC Systems

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2 MB

Before You Begin
2
Removing the Computer Cover
2
Replacing the Computer Cover
3
Inside Your Computer
4
Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
6
Rotating the Power Supply Away from the System Board
7
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
8
Connecting Drives
9
Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
10
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive
12
Installing SCSI Devices
15
System Features
18
Hardware Features
18
Software Features
19
Manageability Features
19
Connecting Peripheral Devices
22
Using the Power Switch
23
Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation
24
Accessing Online Documentation
25
Getting Help
26
ICU Error Messages
27
Configuration Manager Messages
29
Expansion Cards
32
Adding Memory
35
Upgrading the Microprocessor
38
Replacing the System Battery
39
Entering the System Setup Program
41
System Setup Screens
41
Using the System Setup Program
43
System Setup Options
43
Using the System Password Feature
50
Using the Setup Password Feature
52
Responding to Error Messages
53
System Information
55
Expansion Bus
55
Key Combinations
56
Controls and Indicators
57
Quick Start
59
About the ICU
60
When to Run the ICU
60
Preparing to Use the ICU
60
Starting the ICU
61
Adding a Listed Card
62
Adding an Unlisted Card
63
Modifying a Card
65
Removing a Card
65
Viewing Resources
66
Saving the System Configuration
66
Exiting from the ICU
66
Locking and Unlocking Cards
67

Dell OptiPlex GX1 Service Manual (30 pages)

Small-Form-Factor Systems

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 0 MB

Dell OptiPlex GX1 Documentation Update (12 pages)

Dell OptiPlex GX1: Supplementary Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 0 MB

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