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Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems
Reference and Installation Guide
Introduction
Using The System Setup Program
Using the ISA Configuration Utility
Working Inside Your Computer
Installing System Board Options
Installing Drives
Technical Specifications
ISA Configuration Utility Messages
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Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Overview Using the Power Switch System Features Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation Hardware Features ENERGY STAR® Compliance Software Features Accessing Online Documentation Manageability Features Getting Help Connecting Peripheral Devices Overview Dell OptiPlex GX1 low-profile Managed PC systems are high-speed, expandable personal c
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Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems the three DIMM sockets on the system board. The system also supports both error checking and correction (ECC) and nonparity DIMMs. See "Adding Memory" for details. Self-Monitoring and Analysis Reporting Technology II (SMART II) support, which warns you at system start-up if your hard-disk drive has become unreliable. To take advantage of this technology, you must have a SMART II-compliant hard-disk drive in your computer. All hard-di
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Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 1024 × 768 True-color (32 bpp) 85 Hz 4 MB 1280 × 1024 True-color (32 bpp) 75 Hz 8 MB 1600 × 1200 65,536 colors (16 75 Hz 8 MB bpp) 2X AGP provides a dedicated bus from the video subsystem to the system chip set. AGP-based video subsystems have two significant performance advantages over PCI-based video subsystems: - The AGP bus reduces bandwidth requirements of the PCI bus, improving overall system performance. - The AGP bus allows a
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Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems The ICU, which tells you how to configure ISA expansion cards manually. After resources have been assigned to these cards, the system BIOS can assign resources to PCI and Plug and Play expansion cards for a conflict-free configuration. For more information, see "Using the ISA Configuration Utility." Dell Diagnostics for evaluating the computer's components and devices. For information on using the diagnostics, see the chapter titled
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Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems On systems running Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0, the Dell OpenManage program is available in client and administrator versions. The Dell OpenManage administrator version enables system administrators to view, manage, and inventory remote systems in a Dell DMI client network and incorporates the following manageability features, which are based on the DMI 2.0 specification. Fault Management Fault management features of t
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Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems on the hour; or you can enable inventory as needed. The Dell OpenManage creates a text file for the group(s) and saves it to a user-defined directory. Support for the application program used to create user-definable attributes (UDAs). Asset Management Asset management features of the Dell OpenManage include the following: Support that enables network administrators to remotely view, enter, and modify an asset tag for a remote system
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Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Auto Power On enables you to turn on the computer system automatically on certain days of the week at a preset time. You can set Auto Power On to turn on the system either every day or every Monday through Friday. NOTE: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector. Temperature Monitoring Your system includes temperature probes to sense when the processor becomes overheated. In such a cas
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Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Passwords The password feature enables you to set a user-defined password to restrict access to the system. Additional protection is available through the System Setup program. When the Setup Password option is set to Enabled, Password Status allows you to prevent the system password from being changed or disabled at boot time. For more information, see "Using the System Setup Program." Connecting Peripheral Devices Figure 3 shows th
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Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Parallel Port Connector The integrated parallel port uses a 25-pin D-subminiature connector on the computer's back panel. This I/O port sends data in parallel format (where 8 data bits, or 1 byte, are sent simultaneously over eight separate lines in a single cable). The parallel port is used primarily for printers. The default designation of your computer's integrated parallel port is LPT1. Port designations are used, for example, in
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Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems A dual-colored link integrity indicator, which lights up green when there is a good connection between a 10-Mbps network and the NIC, or it lights up orange when there is a good connection between a 100- Mbps network and the NIC. When the green indicator is off, the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Audio Connectors You can use the microphone jack to attach a standard personal computer microphone. Connec
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Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems the cable snaps securely into place. Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub, depending on your network configuration. Using the Power Switch The power button controls the system's AC input power. The Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) operating systems let you configure the function of the power button through the Advanced Configuration and Po
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Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems * Pressing or holding the power button to shut down the system may result in data loss. Use the power button to shut down the system only if the operating system is not responding. Table 4 shows power button functions for Microsoft Windows NT operating systems. Table 4. Power Button Behavior Under Microsoft Windows NT (With Dell AutoShutdown Loaded) Results Action System Turned On System Turned Off Press power button System shuts dow
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Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems As you lower the stand into place, make sure that the locator pin (see Figure 4) fits into the corner hole of the hole pattern as shown. When the stand is in place, tighten the thumbscrew. 3. Rotate the computer so that the stand is at the bottom and the drives are at the top. To remove the stand, turn the computer over so the stand is at the top, loosen the screw, lift the stand away, and place the computer in a horizontal position.
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Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect, and sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which are the two primary causes of acid rain. Computer users can also help to reduce electricity usage and its side effects by turning off their computer systems when they are not in use for extended periods of time—particularly at night and on weekends. Accessing Online Documentation The online System User's Guide installed on your hard-disk dr
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Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 Low- Profile Managed PC Systems Overview Using the System Password Feature Entering the System Setup Program Using the Setup Password Feature System Setup Screens Disabling a Forgotten Password Using the System Setup Program Responding to Error Messages System Setup Options Overview Each time you turn on your computer system or press the reset
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Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 1. Turn on your system. If your system is already on, shut it down and then turn it on again. 2. Press immediately when the F2 = Setup prompt appears in the upper-right corner of the Dell logo screen. If you wait too long and your operating system begins to load into memory, let the system complete the load operation; then shut down the system and try again. NOTE: To ensure an orderly system shutdown, consult t
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Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Information on the two System Setup screens is organized in five boxed areas: Title box The box at the top of both screens lists the system name, page number (Page 1 or Page 2), and the revision number of the BIOS. Configuration options The box on the left half of both screens lists the options that define the installed hardware in your computer. Fields beside the options contain options or values; those that appear
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Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Setup program. Using the System Setup Program Table 1 lists the keys you use to view or change information on the System Setup screens and to exit the program. Table 1. System-Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action Moves to the next field. Moves to the previous field. Cycles through the options in a field. In many fields, you can also type the appropriate value. Scrolls through help information. Switches between Page 1 a
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Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Time resets the time on the computer's internal clock. Time is kept in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes:seconds). To change the time, press the right-arrow key to increase the number in the highlighted field or press the left-arrow key to decrease the number. If you prefer, you can type numbers in each of the appropriate fields. Date Date resets the date on the computer's internal calendar. Your system automatically
