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Dell OptiPlex GXa Service Manual (181 pages)

Dell OptiPlex GXa: User Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 10.2 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 System Overview

13
Chapter 2 Basic Troubleshooting

55
Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages

67
- POST Beep Codes
  67
- Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
  68
- System Error Messages
  69
- Table 3-2. System Error Messages
  70
Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Low-Profile Chassis

75
- Recommended Tools
  75
- Precautionary Measures
  76
- Inside the Computer
  77
- Figure 4-1. Internal View of the Low-Profile Computer
  77
- Computer Cover
  78
- Figure 4-2. Computer Cover Removal
  78
- Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
  79
- Figure 4-3. Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal
  79
- Front-Panel Inserts
  80
- Figure 4-4. Front-Panel Insert Removal
  80
- Control Panel
  81
- Figure 4-5. Control Panel Removal
  81
- Drives
  82
- System Power Supply
  86
- Figure 4-10. System Power-Supply Removal
  86
- Expansion Cards
  87
  - Expansion-Card Cage
    87
  - Figure 4-11. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
    87
  - Expansion Card
    88
  - Figure 4-12. Expansion-Card Removal
    88
  - Riser Board
    89
  - Figure 4-13. Riser Board Removal
    89
- System Board
  90
- Figure 4-14. System Board Removal
  90
- System Board Components
  91
Chapter 5 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Midsize Chassis

97
- Recommended Tools
  97
- Precautionary Measures
  98
- Inside the Computer
  99
- Figure 5-1. Internal View of the Midsize Computer
  99
- Floor Stand
  100
- Figure 5-2. Floor Stand Removal
  100
- Computer Cover
  101
- Figure 5-3. Computer Cover Removal
  101
- Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
  102
- Figure 5-4. Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal
  102
- Front-Panel Inserts
  103
- Figure 5-5. Front-Panel Insert Removal
  103
- Figure 5-6. Control Panel Removal
  104
- Control Panel
  104
- Drives
  105
  - Figure 5-7. Drive Hardware
    105
  - Externally Accessible Drive Assemblies
    106
    
    3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Assembly
    106
    
    Figure 5-8. 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Removal
    106
    
    5.25-Inch Drive Assembly
    107
    
    Figure 5-9. 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly Removal
    107
    
    Figure 5-10. 5.25-Inch Drive Removal
    107
  - Figure 5-11. Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Removal
    108
  - Hard-Disk Drive Bracket
    108
  - Figure 5-12. Hard-Disk Drive Removal
    109
  - Hard-Disk Drive
    109
- System Power Supply
  110
- Figure 5-13. System Power-Supply Removal
  110
- Expansion Cards
  111
  - Expansion-Card Cage
    111
  - Figure 5-14. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
    111
  - Expansion Card
    112
  - Figure 5-15. Expansion-Card Removal
    112
  - Riser Board
    113
  - Figure 5-16. Riser Board Removal
    113
- System Board
  114
- Figure 5-17. System Board Removal
  114
- System Board Components
  115
  - Figure 5-18. System Board Components
    115
  - Dimms
    116
  - Figure 5-19. DIMM Removal
    116
  - Figure 5-20. DIMM Installation
    116
  - Video Memory
    116
  - Figure 5-21. Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Module
    117
  - Figure 5-22. SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Removal
    118
  - Microprocessor
    118
  - SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly
    118
  - Figure 5-23. System Battery Installation
    119
  - System Battery
    119
Chapter 6 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis

121
- Recommended Tools
  121
- Precautionary Measures
  122
- Inside the Computer
  123
- Figure 6-1. Internal View of the Mini Tower Computer
  123
- Computer Cover
  124
- Figure 6-2. Computer Cover Removal
  124
- Front Bezel
  125
- Figure 6-3. Front-Bezel Removal
  125
- Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
  126
- Figure 6-4. Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal
  126
- Front-Panel Inserts
  127
- Figure 6-5. 5.25-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
  127
- Figure 6-6. 3.5-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
  128
- Control Panel
  129
- Figure 6-7. Control Panel Removal
  129
- Drives
  130
- System Power Supply
  137
- Figure 6-15. System Power-Supply Removal
  137
- Expansion Cards
  138
  - Expansion-Card Cage
    138
  - Figure 6-16. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
    138
  - Expansion Card
    139
  - Figure 6-17. Expansion-Card Removal
    139
  - Riser Board
    140
  - Figure 6-18. Riser Board Removal
    140
- System Board
  141
- Figure 6-19. System Board Removal
  141
- System Board Components
  142
  - Figure 6-20. System Board Components
    142
  - Dimms
    143
  - Figure 6-21. DIMM Removal
    143
  - Figure 6-22. DIMM Installation
    143
  - Video Memory
    143
  - Figure 6-23. Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Module
    144
  - Figure 6-24. SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Removal
    145
  - Microprocessor
    145
  - SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly
    145
  - Figure 6-25. System Battery Installation
    146
  - System Battery
    146
Chapter 7 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Net PC Chassis

149
- Recommended Tools
  149
- Precautionary Measures
  150
- Stand for Vertical Orientation
  150
- Figure 7-1. Optional Stand Removal
  150
- Computer Cover
  151
- Figure 7-2. Computer Cover Removal
  151
- Figure 7-3. Service Access Lock
  152
- Control Panel
  153
- Figure 7-4. Control Panel Removal
  153
- Hard-Disk Drive
  154
- Figure 7-5. Hard-Disk Drive Removal
  154
- System Power Supply
  155
- Figure 7-6. System Power-Supply Removal
  155
- System Board Components
  156
  - Figure 7-7. System Board Components
    156
  - Expansion-Card Cage
    157
  - Figure 7-8. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
    157
  - Expansion Card
    158
  - Figure 7-9. Expansion-Card Removal
    158
  - Figure 7-10. Riser Board Removal
    159
  - Riser Board
    159
  - Dimms
    160
  - Figure 7-11. DIMM Removal
    160
  - Figure 7-12. DIMM Installation
    160
  - Video Memory
    160
  - Figure 7-13. Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Module
    161
  - Figure 7-14. SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Removal
    162
  - Microprocessor
    162
  - SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly
    162
- System Board
  163
  - Figure 7-15. System Board Removal
    163
  - Figure 7-16. System Battery Installation
    164
  - System Battery
    164
Appendix A System Setup Program

167
- Table A-1. System Setup Categories
  169
Index

173

Dell OptiPlex GXa Service Manual (142 pages)

Dell OptiPlex GXa: Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 9.04 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 System Overview

13
Chapter 2 Basic Troubleshooting

45
- Initial User Contact
  45
- External Visual Inspection
  46
- Observing the Boot Routine
  47
- Internal Visual Inspection
  48
- Eliminating Resource Conflicts
  50
- Running the System Diagnostics
  50
- Getting Help
  50
Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages

51
- POST Beep Codes
  51
- Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
  52
- System Error Messages
  53
- Table 3-2. System Error Messages
  54
Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Low-Profile Chassis

59
- Recommended Tools
  59
- Precautionary Measures
  60
- Inside the Computer
  61
- Figure 4-1. Internal View of the Low-Profile Computer
  61
- Computer Cover
  62
- Figure 4-2. Computer Cover Removal
  62
- Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
  63
- Figure 4-3. Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal
  63
- Front-Panel Inserts
  64
- Figure 4-4. Front-Panel Insert Removal
  64
- Control Panel
  65
- Figure 4-5. Control Panel Removal
  65
- Drives
  66
- System Power Supply
  70
- Figure 4-10. System Power-Supply Removal
  70
- Expansion Cards
  71
  - Expansion-Card Cage
    71
  - Figure 4-11. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
    71
  - Expansion Card
    72
  - Figure 4-12. Expansion-Card Removal
    72
  - Riser Board
    73
  - Figure 4-13. Riser Board Removal
    73
- System Board
  74
- Figure 4-14. System Board Removal
  74
- System Board Components
  75
Chapter 5 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Midsize Chassis

81
- Recommended Tools
  81
- Precautionary Measures
  82
- Inside the Computer
  83
- Figure 5-1. Internal View of the Midsize Computer
  83
- Floor Stand
  84
- Figure 5-2. Floor Stand Removal
  84
- Computer Cover
  85
- Figure 5-3. Computer Cover Removal
  85
- Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
  86
- Figure 5-4. Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal
  86
- Front-Panel Inserts
  87
- Figure 5-5. Front-Panel Insert Removal
  87
- Control Panel
  88
- Figure 5-6. Control Panel Removal
  88
- Drives
  89
- System Power Supply
  94
- Figure 5-13. System Power-Supply Removal
  94
- Expansion Cards
  95
  - Expansion-Card Cage
    95
  - Figure 5-14. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
    95
  - Expansion Card
    96
  - Figure 5-15. Expansion-Card Removal
    96
  - Riser Board
    97
  - Figure 5-16. Riser Board Removal
    97
- System Board
  98
- Figure 5-17. System Board Removal
  98
- System Board Components
  99
  - Figure 5-18. System Board Components
    99
  - Dimms
    100
  - Figure 5-19. DIMM Removal
    100
  - Figure 5-20. DIMM Installation
    100
  - Video Memory
    100
  - Figure 5-21. Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Module
    101
  - Figure 5-22. SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Removal
    102
  - Microprocessor
    102
  - SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly
    102
  - Figure 5-23. System Battery Installation
    103
  - System Battery
    103
Chapter 6 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis

105
- Recommended Tools
  105
- Precautionary Measures
  106
- Inside the Computer
  107
- Figure 6-1. Internal View of the Mini Tower Computer
  107
- Computer Cover
  108
- Figure 6-2. Computer Cover Removal
  108
- Front Bezel
  109
- Figure 6-3. Front-Bezel Removal
  109
- Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
  110
- Figure 6-4. Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal
  110
- Front-Panel Inserts
  111
- Figure 6-5. 5.25-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
  111
- Figure 6-6. 3.5-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
  112
- Control Panel
  113
- Figure 6-7. Control Panel Removal
  113
- Drives
  114
- System Power Supply
  120
- Figure 6-15. System Power-Supply Removal
  120
- Expansion Cards
  121
  - Expansion-Card Cage
    121
  - Figure 6-16. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
    121
  - Expansion Card
    122
  - Figure 6-17. Expansion-Card Removal
    122
  - Riser Board
    123
  - Figure 6-18. Riser Board Removal
    123
- System Board
  124
- Figure 6-19. System Board Removal
  124
- System Board Components
  125
  - Figure 6-20. System Board Components
    125
  - Dimms
    126
  - Figure 6-21. DIMM Removal
    126
  - Figure 6-22. DIMM Installation
    126
  - Video Memory
    126
  - Figure 6-23. Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Module
    127
  - Figure 6-24. SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Removal
    128
  - Microprocessor
    128
  - SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly
    128
  - Figure 6-25. System Battery Installation
    129
  - System Battery
    129
Appendix A System Setup Program

131
- System Setup Screens
  132
- Figure A-1. System Setup Screens
  132
- Table A-1. System Setup Categories
  133
Index

137

Dell OptiPlex GXa Reference And Installation Manual (126 pages)

Mini Tower System With Enhanced Manageability

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.41 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
  28
- Table 2-1. System-Setup Navigation Keys
  28
- Figure 2-1. System Setup Screens
  29
- Using the System Setup Program
  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
    32
    
    Diskette First
    33
    
    Hard Disk Only
    33
    
    CD-ROM First
    33
    
    Device List
    33
  - Setup Password
    34
  - Auto Power on
    34
  - Figure 2-2. Sample Device List Screen
    34
  - Power Management
    35
    
    Saving Monitor Power
    35
    
    Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power
    35
    
    Table 2-2. Power Time-Out Periods
    35
  - Wakeup on LAN
    36
  - Sound
    36
  - Nic
    36
  - Mouse
    36
  - Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2
    36
  - Parallel Port
    36
  - Parallel Mode
    36
  - IDE Hard Disk
    36
  - Diskette
    37
  - Speaker
    37
  - System Data Categories
    37
- Using the System Password Feature
  37
- Using the Setup Password Feature
  39
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  40
- Responding to Error Messages
  41
Chapter 3 Using the ISA Configuration Utility

43
Chapter 4 Using Integrated Devices

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

59
Chapter 6 Installing System Board Options

69
Chapter 7 Installing Drives

79
Appendix A

93
- Table A-1. Technical Specifications
  93
Technical Specifications

93
Appendix B ISA Configuration Utility Messages

99
Appendix C Regulatory Notices

107
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only
  107
  - Class a
    107
  - Class B
    107
- CE Notice
  108
- EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
  108
- IC Notice (Canada Only
  108
- Korean Regulatory Notice
  109
  - Class a Device
    109
  - Class B Device
    110
- VCCI Notices (Japan Only
  109
  - Class a ITE
    109
  - Class B ITE
    109
- Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
  110
- Información para NOM 024 (Únicamente para México)
  111
- NOM 024 Information (Mexico Only
  111
Appendix D Warranties and Return Policy

113
- Coverage During Year One
  113
- Coverage During Years Two and Three
  113
- General
  114
- Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only
  114

Dell OptiPlex GXa Reference And Installation Manual (117 pages)

Midsize Systems With Enhanced Manageability (EM)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.52 MB

Safety Instructions
3
W Hen Using Your Computer System
3
Ergonomic Computing Habits
3
When Working Inside Your Computer
5
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
5
O Ther Documents You May Need
8
Notational Conventions
8
Typographical Conventions
8
System Features
11
U Sing the Power Switch
15
U Sing the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation
15
S Ecurity Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
16
Energy Star Compliance
16
I Ntel PIIX4 INF Update Installer for Windows 95
17
A Ccessing Online Documentation
18
Getting Help
18
Using the System Setup Program
19
Entering the System Setup Program
19
System Setup Screens
19
S Ystem Setup Categories
22
Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B
22
Drives: Primary and Secondary
22
EIDE Devices
23
If You Have a Problem
23
Reserved Memory
23
System Password
24
Cpu Speed
24
Num Lock
24
Password Status
24
Keyboard Errors
24
CD-ROM First
25
Device List
25
Boot Sequence
25
Diskette First
25
Hard Disk Only
25
Setup Password
26
Auto Power on
27
Power Management
27
Saving Monitor Power
27
Wakeup on LAN
28
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2
28
Parallel Port
29
Parallel Mode
29
System Data Categories
29
Ide Hard Disk
29
U Sing the System Password Feature
30
Assigning a System Password
30
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
31
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
31
U Sing the Setup Password Feature
32
Assigning a Setup Password
32
Operating with a Setup Password Enabled
32
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
33
Disabling a Forgotten Password
33
Responding to Error Messages
33
Using the ISA Configuration Utility
35
Quick Start
35
ICU Database
36
A Bout the ICU
36
W Hen to Run the ICU
36
P Reparing to Use the ICU
37
S Tarting the ICU
37
Accessing Help
37
Making Selections in the Icu
37
Backing up the Icu Diskette
37
A Dding a Listed Card
38
A Dding an Unlisted Card
40
M Odifying a Card
41
Removing a Card
42
E Xiting from the ICU
43
S Aving the System Configuration
43
L Ocking and Unlocking Cards
43
Locking and Unlocking All Resources
43
Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources
44
Using Integrated Devices
45
Audio Controller
45
Network Interface Controller
45
Network Cable Requirements
47
Configuring the NIC
47
Windows NT 4.0 NIC
47
Windows for Workgroups Nic
48
Windows 95 NIC
49
Working Inside Your Computer
53
Before You Begin
53
Safety First - for You and Your Computer
53
Unpacking Your Hardware Option
54
Removing the Computer Cover
54
Replacing the Computer Cover
54
Inside Your Computer
55
System Board and Riser Board Labels
61
R Emoving and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
62
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage
62
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
63
R Otating the Power Supply Away from the System Board
63
Installing System Board Options
65
Expansion Cards
66
Expansion Slots
66
Installing an Expansion Card
67
Removing an Expansion Card
68
Adding Memory
68
Performing a Memory Upgrade
70
Installing a DIMM
70
A Dding Video Memory
71
Removing a DIMM
71
U Pgrading the Microprocessor
72
Replacing the System Battery
74
Installing Drives
77
R Emoving and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
77
C Onnecting Drives
78
I Nstalling a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
79
I Nstalling an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive
82
EIDE Drive Addressing
82
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket
83
Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard-Disk Drive
85
I Nstalling SCSI Devices
85
Scsi Configuration Guidelines
86
Scsi ID Numbers
86
Scsi Cable and Scsi Termination
86
General Procedure for Installing SCSI Devices
87
Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
88
Technical Specifications
91
ISA Configuration Utility Messages
97
ICU Error Messages
97
C Onfiguration Manager Messages
101
Regulatory Notices
105
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)
105
I C Notice (Canada Only)
106
VCCI Notices (Japan Only)
107
K Orean Regulatory Notice
108
P Olish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
108
Class a Device
108
Class B Device
108
NOM 024 Information (Mexico Only)
109
Warranties and Return Policy
111
L Imited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only)
111
Coverage During Year One
111
Coverage During Years Two and Three
112

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Dell OptiPlex GXa Service Manual (181 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

Chapter 7 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Net PC Chassis

Appendix A System Setup Program

Index

Dell OptiPlex GXa Service Manual (142 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 GXa 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

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