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... Other trademarks and trade names may be used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that this text: Dell, OptiPlex, OptiFrame, Dell OpenManage, Dimension, Latitude, Inspiron, and DellWare are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Information in italic type. Microsoft, Windows... be blocks of text printed in bold type or in this document from the Dell support Web site at http://support.dell.com. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Introduction Setup and Operation System Setup Installing Upgrades Troubleshooting Technical Specifications...
... Other trademarks and trade names may be used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that this text: Dell, OptiPlex, OptiFrame, Dell OpenManage, Dimension, Latitude, Inspiron, and DellWare are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Information in italic type. Microsoft, Windows... be blocks of text printed in bold type or in this document from the Dell support Web site at http://support.dell.com. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Introduction Setup and Operation System Setup Installing Upgrades Troubleshooting Technical Specifications...
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... (such as the monitor, keyboard, printer, external drives, scanners, or plotters). Back to Contents Page Basic Checks: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Checking Connections and Switches Backing Up Your Files Look and Listen Basic Checks System Setup Overview If your... Dell computer system is not working as a printer, keyboard, mouse, or other peripheral (such as expected, and if...
... (such as the monitor, keyboard, printer, external drives, scanners, or plotters). Back to Contents Page Basic Checks: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Checking Connections and Switches Backing Up Your Files Look and Listen Basic Checks System Setup Overview If your... Dell computer system is not working as a printer, keyboard, mouse, or other peripheral (such as expected, and if...
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... configuration information is erased if the system is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the side labeled "+" facing up to Contents Page Battery: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Replacing the Battery Overview A 3.0-volt (V) CR2032 coin-cell battery installed on the system board maintains system configuration, date, and time...
... configuration information is erased if the system is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the side labeled "+" facing up to Contents Page Battery: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Replacing the Battery Overview A 3.0-volt (V) CR2032 coin-cell battery installed on the system board maintains system configuration, date, and time...
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...France to call Paris, France from as well as shown in the following sections. Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview International Dialing Codes Americas Contact Numbers Europe Contact Numbers Asia and Other Regions Contact Numbers ...call to a location outside of your call originates in other sections. "International Dialing Codes" provides the various codes required to contact Dell, use (if any) in "International Dialing Codes," in addition to obtain the appropriate contact numbers. in various countries around the ...
...France to call Paris, France from as well as shown in the following sections. Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview International Dialing Codes Americas Contact Numbers Europe Contact Numbers Asia and Other Regions Contact Numbers ...call to a location outside of your call originates in other sections. "International Dialing Codes" provides the various codes required to contact Dell, use (if any) in "International Dialing Codes," in addition to obtain the appropriate contact numbers. in various countries around the ...
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Back to Contents Page Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Features Before You Start Testing Starting the Dell Diagnostics Advanced Testing Overview If you experience a problem with other computers may cause incorrect computer responses or result in error messages. l Turn on one is ...
Back to Contents Page Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Features Before You Start Testing Starting the Dell Diagnostics Advanced Testing Overview If you experience a problem with other computers may cause incorrect computer responses or result in error messages. l Turn on one is ...
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Back to verify that accompanied the drive to Contents Page Diskette, Tape, and CD-ROM Drives: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Installing a CD-ROM Drive in a Small-Form-Factor Chassis Installing a Diskette, Tape, or CD-ROM Drive in a Low-Profile Chassis Installing a Diskette, ...
Back to verify that accompanied the drive to Contents Page Diskette, Tape, and CD-ROM Drives: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Installing a CD-ROM Drive in a Small-Form-Factor Chassis Installing a Diskette, Tape, or CD-ROM Drive in a Low-Profile Chassis Installing a Diskette, ...
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... board has two PCI expansion-card connectors (see Figure 4). Figure 2. Figure 3. Figure 1. Dell recommends this step due to Contents Page Expansion Cards: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Riser Boards Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Overview OptiPlex GX100 systems can accommodate a mix of 32-bit Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion...
... board has two PCI expansion-card connectors (see Figure 4). Figure 2. Figure 3. Figure 1. Dell recommends this step due to Contents Page Expansion Cards: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Riser Boards Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Overview OptiPlex GX100 systems can accommodate a mix of 32-bit Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion...
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... 4. If the Keyboard Controller Test fails, the system board may be faulty. Back to Contents Page External Components: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Troubleshooting I/O Ports Troubleshooting the Monitor Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions Troubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting a Parallel ... cable l Video controller The procedures in this section. Before performing any attached peripherals. 2. Before running the Dell Diagnostics make sure that is malfunctioning. Adjust the switches and controls as expected, perform the following steps in the...
... 4. If the Keyboard Controller Test fails, the system board may be faulty. Back to Contents Page External Components: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Troubleshooting I/O Ports Troubleshooting the Monitor Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions Troubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting a Parallel ... cable l Video controller The procedures in this section. Before performing any attached peripherals. 2. Before running the Dell Diagnostics make sure that is malfunctioning. Adjust the switches and controls as expected, perform the following steps in the...
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... make a backup of which assigns master and slave status to devices according to two EIDE devices. b. Figure 1. Back to Contents Page Hard-Disk Drives: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide General Information About EIDE Hard-Disk Drives Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in a Low-Profile Chassis Installing an EIDE Hard...
... make a backup of which assigns master and slave status to devices according to two EIDE devices. b. Figure 1. Back to Contents Page Hard-Disk Drives: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide General Information About EIDE Hard-Disk Drives Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in a Low-Profile Chassis Installing an EIDE Hard...
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... U.S. World Wide Web The Internet is your most of the following tools are described in the following steps: 1. Back to Contents Page Help Overview: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Technical Assistance Help Tools Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call Technical...
... U.S. World Wide Web The Internet is your most of the following tools are described in the following steps: 1. Back to Contents Page Help Overview: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Technical Assistance Help Tools Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call Technical...
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... from inside the cover. Figure 2. Figure 1. Removing the Front-Panel Insert for the 3.5-inch bay (see Figure 1). Back to Contents Page Front-Panel Inserts: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Low-Profile Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Mini Tower Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Low-Profile Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Empty drive bays...
... from inside the cover. Figure 2. Figure 1. Removing the Front-Panel Insert for the 3.5-inch bay (see Figure 1). Back to Contents Page Front-Panel Inserts: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Low-Profile Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Mini Tower Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Low-Profile Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Empty drive bays...
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... board 2 Diskette drive 3 Hard-disk drive 4 CD-ROM drive 5 Power supply Figure 2. Mini Tower Chassis Orientation View Back to Contents Page Inside Your Computer: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Internal Views System Board Components System Board Jumpers System Board Labels Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board...
... board 2 Diskette drive 3 Hard-disk drive 4 CD-ROM drive 5 Power supply Figure 2. Mini Tower Chassis Orientation View Back to Contents Page Inside Your Computer: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Internal Views System Board Components System Board Jumpers System Board Labels Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board...
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Back to Contents Page Installing Upgrades: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Inside Your Computer Expansion Cards System Memory Microprocessor Battery Hard-Disk Drives Diskette, Tape, and CD-ROM Drives Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Installing Upgrades: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Inside Your Computer Expansion Cards System Memory Microprocessor Battery Hard-Disk Drives Diskette, Tape, and CD-ROM Drives Back to Contents Page
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...the computer. Also disconnect any static electricity that might harm internal components. Back to Contents Page Internal Components: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Safety First-For You and Your Computer Troubleshooting System Memory Removing and ... your computer. 3. To remove the computer cover, perform the following precautions. Always follow the instructions closely. In addition, Dell recommends that you remove the cover and work , periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis, such as ...
...the computer. Also disconnect any static electricity that might harm internal components. Back to Contents Page Internal Components: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Safety First-For You and Your Computer Troubleshooting System Memory Removing and ... your computer. 3. To remove the computer cover, perform the following precautions. Always follow the instructions closely. In addition, Dell recommends that you remove the cover and work , periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis, such as ...
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...disassembly and improved serviceability. Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Hardware Features Software Features Manageability Features ENERGY STAR® Compliance Overview Dell OptiPlex GX100 Managed PC systems are SMART II-compliant. l Ultra ...two DIMM sockets on from the microprocessor during multithreaded operation (when several enhanced security l Full compliance with OptiPlex GX100 systems are designed around the Intel® Celeron™ microprocessors and offer dependability and customization for networked ...
...disassembly and improved serviceability. Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Hardware Features Software Features Manageability Features ENERGY STAR® Compliance Overview Dell OptiPlex GX100 Managed PC systems are SMART II-compliant. l Ultra ...two DIMM sockets on from the microprocessor during multithreaded operation (when several enhanced security l Full compliance with OptiPlex GX100 systems are designed around the Intel® Celeron™ microprocessors and offer dependability and customization for networked ...
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... System Configuration management features of the system's service tag number). l Dell Diagnostics for Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant. Manageability Features Your Dell OptiPlex GX100 Managed PC system is the Dell software-management application interface for DMI. The following subsections describe the hardware... password, a system password, a system-password lock option, a write-protect option for diskette drives, and display of the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant program include the following: l Remote Wake Up support, which allows network administrators to manage system-level information...
... System Configuration management features of the system's service tag number). l Dell Diagnostics for Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant. Manageability Features Your Dell OptiPlex GX100 Managed PC system is the Dell software-management application interface for DMI. The following subsections describe the hardware... password, a system password, a system-password lock option, a write-protect option for diskette drives, and display of the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant program include the following: l Remote Wake Up support, which allows network administrators to manage system-level information...
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For optimum operation, Dell recommends that occupy sockets in which you install a DIMM in socket A first (closest to the processor) before installing a DIMM in socket B. Installing DIMMs To upgrade ... according to run the setup utility CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of the socket until they snap open. Back to Contents Page System Memory: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Removing DIMMs Installing DIMMs Overview You can increase system memory up : ALERT! Press the clips outward until the securing tabs...
For optimum operation, Dell recommends that occupy sockets in which you install a DIMM in socket A first (closest to the processor) before installing a DIMM in socket B. Installing DIMMs To upgrade ... according to run the setup utility CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of the socket until they snap open. Back to Contents Page System Memory: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Removing DIMMs Installing DIMMs Overview You can increase system memory up : ALERT! Press the clips outward until the securing tabs...
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... or file name The command you entered does not Make sure you have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. Controller has failed The hard-disk drive or the See "Troubleshooting Drives." Data error The diskette or...to the associated drive. See your operating system documentation. See "Troubleshooting Drives." Back to Contents Page Messages and Codes: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview System Messages System Beep Codes Warning Messages Diagnostics Messages Diagnostic LEDs Overview Your application programs, operating ...
... or file name The command you entered does not Make sure you have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. Controller has failed The hard-disk drive or the See "Troubleshooting Drives." Data error The diskette or...to the associated drive. See your operating system documentation. See "Troubleshooting Drives." Back to Contents Page Messages and Codes: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview System Messages System Beep Codes Warning Messages Diagnostics Messages Diagnostic LEDs Overview Your application programs, operating ...
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... tower chassis, remove the airflow shroud. Then remove the two thumbscrews securing the cooling fan to Contents Page Microprocessor: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Upgrading the Microprocessor Upgrading the Microprocessor NOTE: Dell recommends that only a technically knowledgeable person perform this procedure. Back to the heat sink. For instructions, see "Safety First...
... tower chassis, remove the airflow shroud. Then remove the two thumbscrews securing the cooling fan to Contents Page Microprocessor: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Upgrading the Microprocessor Upgrading the Microprocessor NOTE: Dell recommends that only a technically knowledgeable person perform this procedure. Back to the heat sink. For instructions, see "Safety First...
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...into system memory before turning on any devices to avoid possible damage to the system board. Then turn it set up by Dell. When the operating system is turned off the computer before you disconnect any external devices, unless the documentation for the device ...Peripheral Devices Figure 1 shows the connectors on your system for attaching external devices. Back to Contents Page Setup and Operation: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Getting Started Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Connecting Peripheral Devices Using the System Password Feature Controls and ...
...into system memory before turning on any devices to avoid possible damage to the system board. Then turn it set up by Dell. When the operating system is turned off the computer before you disconnect any external devices, unless the documentation for the device ...Peripheral Devices Figure 1 shows the connectors on your system for attaching external devices. Back to Contents Page Setup and Operation: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Getting Started Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Connecting Peripheral Devices Using the System Password Feature Controls and ...