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... Channel Assignments 1-20 Hard-Disk Drive Service Information 1-20 Hard-Disk Drive for the Low-Profile Computer 1-21 Hard-Disk Drive for the Midsize Computer 1-21 Hard-Disk Drive for the Mini Tower Computer 1-22 Hard-Disk Drive for the OptiPlex NX1 Computer 1-22 ... Eliminating Resource Conflicts 2-5 Running the System Diagnostics 2-6 Server-Based Diagnostics 2-6 Hard-Disk-Based Diagnostics (OptiPlex NX1 Systems Only 2-7 Diskette-Based Diagnostics 2-9 Connecting an External Diskette Drive to the OptiPlex NX1 Computer 2-9 Running the Diskette-Based Diagnostics 2-10 Getting Help 2-11 ...
... Channel Assignments 1-20 Hard-Disk Drive Service Information 1-20 Hard-Disk Drive for the Low-Profile Computer 1-21 Hard-Disk Drive for the Midsize Computer 1-21 Hard-Disk Drive for the Mini Tower Computer 1-22 Hard-Disk Drive for the OptiPlex NX1 Computer 1-22 ... Eliminating Resource Conflicts 2-5 Running the System Diagnostics 2-6 Server-Based Diagnostics 2-6 Hard-Disk-Based Diagnostics (OptiPlex NX1 Systems Only 2-7 Diskette-Based Diagnostics 2-9 Connecting an External Diskette Drive to the OptiPlex NX1 Computer 2-9 Running the Diskette-Based Diagnostics 2-10 Getting Help 2-11 ...
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Recommended Tools 4-1 Precautionary Measures 4-1 Inside the Computer 4-2 Computer Cover 4-3 Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons 4-4 Front-Panel Inserts 4-5 Control Panel 4-6 Drives 4-7 Externally Accessible Drive Assemblies 4-7 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Assembly 4-8 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly 4-9 Hard-Disk Drive Assembly 4-10 System Power Supply 4-11 Expansion Cards 4-12 Expansion-Card Cage 4-12 Expansion Card 4-13 Riser Board 4-14 System Board 4-15...
Recommended Tools 4-1 Precautionary Measures 4-1 Inside the Computer 4-2 Computer Cover 4-3 Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons 4-4 Front-Panel Inserts 4-5 Control Panel 4-6 Drives 4-7 Externally Accessible Drive Assemblies 4-7 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Assembly 4-8 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly 4-9 Hard-Disk Drive Assembly 4-10 System Power Supply 4-11 Expansion Cards 4-12 Expansion-Card Cage 4-12 Expansion Card 4-13 Riser Board 4-14 System Board 4-15...
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Drives 5-9 Externally Accessible Drive Assemblies 5-9 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Assembly 5-10 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly 5-11 Hard-Disk Drive Bracket 5-12 Hard-Disk Drive 5-13 System Power Supply 5-14 Expansion Cards 5-15 Expansion-Card Cage 5-15 Expansion ... Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons 6-6 Front-Panel Inserts 6-7 Control Panel 6-9 Drives 6-10 Externally Accessible Drive Assemblies 6-10 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Assembly 6-11 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly 6-12 Hard-Disk Drive Bracket 6-14 Hard-Disk Drive 6-15 System Power Supply 6-16 Expansion Cards 6-17 Expansion-Card Cage 6-17 ...
Drives 5-9 Externally Accessible Drive Assemblies 5-9 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Assembly 5-10 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly 5-11 Hard-Disk Drive Bracket 5-12 Hard-Disk Drive 5-13 System Power Supply 5-14 Expansion Cards 5-15 Expansion-Card Cage 5-15 Expansion ... Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons 6-6 Front-Panel Inserts 6-7 Control Panel 6-9 Drives 6-10 Externally Accessible Drive Assemblies 6-10 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Assembly 6-11 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly 6-12 Hard-Disk Drive Bracket 6-14 Hard-Disk Drive 6-15 System Power Supply 6-16 Expansion Cards 6-17 Expansion-Card Cage 6-17 ...
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...Heat Sink Assembly 6-24 System Battery 6-25 Recommended Tools 7-1 Precautionary Measures 7-1 Inside the Computer 7-2 Optional Stand 7-3 Computer Cover 7-4 Control Panel 7-6 Hard-Disk Drive 7-7 System Power Supply 7-8 Expansion-Card Cage 7-9 Expansion Card 7-10 Riser Board 7-11 System Board 7-12 System Board Components 7-13 DIMMs 7-14 Video... of the Midsize Chassis 1-10 Internal View of the Mini Tower Chassis 1-11 Internal View of the OptiPlex NX1 Chassis 1-12 Riser Board for the OptiPlex NX1 Computer 1-13 ix Figure 1-3. Figure 1-7. Figure 1-2. Figure 1-5. Figure 1-6.
...Heat Sink Assembly 6-24 System Battery 6-25 Recommended Tools 7-1 Precautionary Measures 7-1 Inside the Computer 7-2 Optional Stand 7-3 Computer Cover 7-4 Control Panel 7-6 Hard-Disk Drive 7-7 System Power Supply 7-8 Expansion-Card Cage 7-9 Expansion Card 7-10 Riser Board 7-11 System Board 7-12 System Board Components 7-13 DIMMs 7-14 Video... of the Midsize Chassis 1-10 Internal View of the Mini Tower Chassis 1-11 Internal View of the OptiPlex NX1 Chassis 1-12 Riser Board for the OptiPlex NX1 Computer 1-13 ix Figure 1-3. Figure 1-7. Figure 1-2. Figure 1-5. Figure 1-6.
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... 1-14 Riser Board for the Midsize Computer (Option 2 1-14 Riser Board for the OptiPlex NX1 Computer . . . . 1-32 Connecting an External Diskette Drive to the OptiPlex NX1 Computer 2-9 Internal View of the Low-Profile Computer 4-3 Computer Cover Removal 4-3 Eject..., Power, and Reset Button Removal 4-4 Front-Panel Insert Removal 4-5 Control Panel Removal 4-6 Drive Hardware 4-7 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Removal 4-8 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly Removal 4-9 Hard-Disk Drive ...
... 1-14 Riser Board for the Midsize Computer (Option 2 1-14 Riser Board for the OptiPlex NX1 Computer . . . . 1-32 Connecting an External Diskette Drive to the OptiPlex NX1 Computer 2-9 Internal View of the Low-Profile Computer 4-3 Computer Cover Removal 4-3 Eject..., Power, and Reset Button Removal 4-4 Front-Panel Insert Removal 4-5 Control Panel Removal 4-6 Drive Hardware 4-7 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Removal 4-8 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly Removal 4-9 Hard-Disk Drive ...
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... Cover Removal 5-5 Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal 5-6 Front-Panel Insert Removal 5-7 Control Panel Removal 5-8 Drive Hardware 5-9 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Removal 5-10 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly Removal 5-11 5.25-Inch Drive Removal 5-11 Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Removal 5-12 Hard-Disk Drive Removal 5-13 System Power-Supply Removal 5-14 Expansion-Card Cage Removal 5-15 Expansion-Card Removal 5-16...
... Cover Removal 5-5 Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal 5-6 Front-Panel Insert Removal 5-7 Control Panel Removal 5-8 Drive Hardware 5-9 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Removal 5-10 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly Removal 5-11 5.25-Inch Drive Removal 5-11 Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Removal 5-12 Hard-Disk Drive Removal 5-13 System Power-Supply Removal 5-14 Expansion-Card Cage Removal 5-15 Expansion-Card Removal 5-16...
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... 6-24 System Battery Installation 6-25 Internal View of the OptiPlex NX1 Computer 7-3 Optional-Stand Removal 7-3 Computer Cover Removal 7-4 Service Access Lock 7-5 Control Panel Removal 7-6 Hard-Disk Drive Removal 7-7 System Power-Supply Removal 7-8 Expansion-Card Cage ... Figure 7-17. Table 1-3. Table 3-1. System-Board Jumper Descriptions 1-18 Interrupt Assignments 1-19 DREQ Line Assignments 1-20 OptiPlex GX1 DC Voltage Ranges 1-22 OptiPlex NX1 DC Voltage Ranges 1-30 Technical Specifications 1-33 POST Beep Codes 3-1 System Error Messages 3-3 System Setup Categories A-4...
... 6-24 System Battery Installation 6-25 Internal View of the OptiPlex NX1 Computer 7-3 Optional-Stand Removal 7-3 Computer Cover Removal 7-4 Service Access Lock 7-5 Control Panel Removal 7-6 Hard-Disk Drive Removal 7-7 System Power-Supply Removal 7-8 Expansion-Card Cage ... Figure 7-17. Table 1-3. Table 3-1. System-Board Jumper Descriptions 1-18 Interrupt Assignments 1-19 DREQ Line Assignments 1-20 OptiPlex GX1 DC Voltage Ranges 1-22 OptiPlex NX1 DC Voltage Ranges 1-30 Technical Specifications 1-33 POST Beep Codes 3-1 System Error Messages 3-3 System Setup Categories A-4...
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...two highperformance EIDE devices, typically EIDE tape drives or CD-ROM drives. The OptiPlex NX1 system supports only one hard-disk drive and optionally one external drive device (diskette drive or tape drive). The low-profile chassis can accommodate only one external diskette drive for running the diskette-based diagnostics as described...using diskette files or files downloaded from Dell's home page on the World Wide Web (www.dell.com). The system BIOS is implemented in flash ROM, which can support up to two EIDE devices (for example, CD-ROM drive, hard-disk drive, and so on). The BIOS ...
...two highperformance EIDE devices, typically EIDE tape drives or CD-ROM drives. The OptiPlex NX1 system supports only one hard-disk drive and optionally one external drive device (diskette drive or tape drive). The low-profile chassis can accommodate only one external diskette drive for running the diskette-based diagnostics as described...using diskette files or files downloaded from Dell's home page on the World Wide Web (www.dell.com). The system BIOS is implemented in flash ROM, which can support up to two EIDE devices (for example, CD-ROM drive, hard-disk drive, and so on). The BIOS ...
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power supply padlock ring voltage selection switch AC power receptacle parallel port connector serial port 1 connector mouse connector keyboard connector USB connectors (2) serial port 2 connector 3.5-inch diskette drive diskette/tape drive interface cable hard-disk drive interface cable hard-disk drive chassis intrusion switch audio connectors (3) NIC connector (optional) video connector security cable slot expansion-card cage expansion-card slots (3) System Overview 1-9
power supply padlock ring voltage selection switch AC power receptacle parallel port connector serial port 1 connector mouse connector keyboard connector USB connectors (2) serial port 2 connector 3.5-inch diskette drive diskette/tape drive interface cable hard-disk drive interface cable hard-disk drive chassis intrusion switch audio connectors (3) NIC connector (optional) video connector security cable slot expansion-card cage expansion-card slots (3) System Overview 1-9
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3.5-inch diskette drive diskette/tape drive interface cable drive cage power supply hard-disk drive bracket AC power receptacle voltage selection switch padlock ring chassis intrusion switch hard-disk drive interface cable parallel port connector serial port 1 connector mouse connector keyboard connector USB connectors (2) serial port 2 connector expansion-card cage expansion-card slots (5) NIC connector (optional) video connector security cable slot audio connectors (3) 1-10
3.5-inch diskette drive diskette/tape drive interface cable drive cage power supply hard-disk drive bracket AC power receptacle voltage selection switch padlock ring chassis intrusion switch hard-disk drive interface cable parallel port connector serial port 1 connector mouse connector keyboard connector USB connectors (2) serial port 2 connector expansion-card cage expansion-card slots (5) NIC connector (optional) video connector security cable slot audio connectors (3) 1-10
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AC power receptacle security cable slot parallel port connector serial port 1 connector keyboard connector mouse connector USB connectors (2) serial port 2 connector video connector NIC connector (optional) audio connectors (3) padlock ring power supply external drive bays hard-disk drive bracket interface cable chassis intrusion switch expansion-card cage system board riser board System Overview 1-11
AC power receptacle security cable slot parallel port connector serial port 1 connector keyboard connector mouse connector USB connectors (2) serial port 2 connector video connector NIC connector (optional) audio connectors (3) padlock ring power supply external drive bays hard-disk drive bracket interface cable chassis intrusion switch expansion-card cage system board riser board System Overview 1-11
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... parallel port connector serial port 1 connector mouse connector keyboard connector USB connectors (2) serial port 2 connector hard-disk drive expansion-card cage expansion-card slot security cable slot AC power receptacle NIC connector (optional) video connector The OptiPlex GX1 systems contain advanced expansion subsystems that can be accessed by the Device Manager, which can...
... parallel port connector serial port 1 connector mouse connector keyboard connector USB connectors (2) serial port 2 connector hard-disk drive expansion-card cage expansion-card slot security cable slot AC power receptacle NIC connector (optional) video connector The OptiPlex GX1 systems contain advanced expansion subsystems that can be accessed by the Device Manager, which can...
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The OptiPlex NX1 systems use server-based diagnostics, hard-disk-based diagnostics, or the diskette-based diagnostics using an external diskette-drive kit connected directly to aid in troubleshooting all major components of computer battery socket (BATTERY) chassis-... (POWER_1) 3.3-V power input connector (POWER_2) system board jumpers primary EIDE diskette/tape drive interface connector interface connector (IDE1) (DSKT) front of the three Dell OptiPlex GX1 chassis. The OptiPlex GX1 and OptiPlex NX1 systems are available to the system board. microphone jack (MIC) line-out jack...
The OptiPlex NX1 systems use server-based diagnostics, hard-disk-based diagnostics, or the diskette-based diagnostics using an external diskette-drive kit connected directly to aid in troubleshooting all major components of computer battery socket (BATTERY) chassis-... (POWER_1) 3.3-V power input connector (POWER_2) system board jumpers primary EIDE diskette/tape drive interface connector interface connector (IDE1) (DSKT) front of the three Dell OptiPlex GX1 chassis. The OptiPlex GX1 and OptiPlex NX1 systems are available to the system board. microphone jack (MIC) line-out jack...
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...line is available for IRQ11, the optional NIC or PCI IRQ is full. The following subsections provide service-related information about hard-disk drive options for use . IRQ15 Generated by math coprocessor to activate second DMA controller DREQ5 Available DREQ6 Available DREQ7 Available NOTE: The... IRQ line. IRQ8 Generated by an expansion card. If the EIDE controller is disabled, this line is available for attached diskette drive DREQ3 Available DREQ4 Generated by device connected to primary EIDE port to indicate that device requires service. IRQ9 Available for use . ...
...line is available for IRQ11, the optional NIC or PCI IRQ is full. The following subsections provide service-related information about hard-disk drive options for use . IRQ15 Generated by math coprocessor to activate second DMA controller DREQ5 Available DREQ6 Available DREQ7 Available NOTE: The... IRQ line. IRQ8 Generated by an expansion card. If the EIDE controller is disabled, this line is available for attached diskette drive DREQ3 Available DREQ4 Generated by device connected to primary EIDE port to indicate that device requires service. IRQ9 Available for use . ...
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... side right side front Low-Profile Chassis top back front OptiPlex NX1 Chassis back left front of the computer and is located inside the chassis at the front of the computer. The hard-disk drive bracket is located next to the externally accessible drive bays at the left side front right side bottom Mini...
... side right side front Low-Profile Chassis top back front OptiPlex NX1 Chassis back left front of the computer and is located inside the chassis at the front of the computer. The hard-disk drive bracket is located next to the externally accessible drive bays at the left side front right side bottom Mini...
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...system power supply, the midsize computers have a 200-W system power supply, and the mini tower computers have a 230-W power supply. The hard-disk drive bracket is located beneath the externally accessible drive bays at the front of 115 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz or 230 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz. All... system power supplies can contain either one or two 1-inch-high EIDE or SCSI hard-disk drives, or one 1-inch-high EIDE or SCSI hard-disk drive and one 1.6-inch-high EIDE or SCSI hard-disk drive. The hard-disk drive bracket can operate from an AC power source of the computer. The system power supply ...
...system power supply, the midsize computers have a 200-W system power supply, and the mini tower computers have a 230-W power supply. The hard-disk drive bracket is located beneath the externally accessible drive bays at the front of 115 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz or 230 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz. All... system power supplies can contain either one or two 1-inch-high EIDE or SCSI hard-disk drives, or one 1-inch-high EIDE or SCSI hard-disk drive and one 1.6-inch-high EIDE or SCSI hard-disk drive. The hard-disk drive bracket can operate from an AC power source of the computer. The system power supply ...
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1234 P2, P3, P5, P6, P9 +5 VDC (red) common (black) common (black) +12 VDC (yellow) P4 12 34 +12 VDC (yellow) common (black) common (black) +5 VDC (red) P2, P7 1 2 34 5 6 +3.3 VDC (blue/white) +3.3 VDC (blue/white) +3.3 VDC (blue/white) common (black) common (black) common (black) Figures 1-18 through 1-22 provide the following information about DC power distribution: Power-supply connector identification Power cable connections for diskette, tape, CD-ROM, and hard-disk drives Power distribution to sockets and connectors on the system board 1-24
1234 P2, P3, P5, P6, P9 +5 VDC (red) common (black) common (black) +12 VDC (yellow) P4 12 34 +12 VDC (yellow) common (black) common (black) +5 VDC (red) P2, P7 1 2 34 5 6 +3.3 VDC (blue/white) +3.3 VDC (blue/white) +3.3 VDC (blue/white) common (black) common (black) common (black) Figures 1-18 through 1-22 provide the following information about DC power distribution: Power-supply connector identification Power cable connections for diskette, tape, CD-ROM, and hard-disk drives Power distribution to sockets and connectors on the system board 1-24
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... VDC +5 VFP +5 VDC -5 VDC +12 VDC -12 VDC PCI1 through PCI3 P1 ISA1 through ISA3 +12 VDC FAN internal P2 hard-disk drive internal P3 hard-disk drive P4 3.5-inch diskette drive P5* optional drive P6* optional drive main memory DIMM_A DIMM_B DIMM_C +5 VFP +5 VDC +5 VDC +5 VDC +5 VDC MICROPROCESSOR processor core regulator +3.3 VDC core VCC +2.1 to +3.5 VDC...
... VDC +5 VFP +5 VDC -5 VDC +12 VDC -12 VDC PCI1 through PCI3 P1 ISA1 through ISA3 +12 VDC FAN internal P2 hard-disk drive internal P3 hard-disk drive P4 3.5-inch diskette drive P5* optional drive P6* optional drive main memory DIMM_A DIMM_B DIMM_C +5 VFP +5 VDC +5 VDC +5 VDC +5 VDC MICROPROCESSOR processor core regulator +3.3 VDC core VCC +2.1 to +3.5 VDC...
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The OptiPlex NX1 systems use either server-based, hard-disk-based, or (optionally) diskette-based diagnostics using an external diskette-drive kit connected to the computer as shown in Figure 2-1 and described in "DisketteBased Diagnostics" found later in troubleshooting ...enters the software services. When an error is encountered. Press to cancel. The OptiPlex GX1 systems use either diskette-based or server-based diagnostics. Then move the LANDesk Service Agent category above the Hard Drive C: category in the Boot Device Priority list. Press the for information on ...
The OptiPlex NX1 systems use either server-based, hard-disk-based, or (optionally) diskette-based diagnostics using an external diskette-drive kit connected to the computer as shown in Figure 2-1 and described in "DisketteBased Diagnostics" found later in troubleshooting ...enters the software services. When an error is encountered. Press to cancel. The OptiPlex GX1 systems use either diskette-based or server-based diagnostics. Then move the LANDesk Service Agent category above the Hard Drive C: category in the Boot Device Priority list. Press the for information on ...
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... boot from and specify the order in which your computer and you want the system to boot from these devices. NOTE: The system defines Hard Drive C: in the Boot Device Priority category as a SCSI adapter, installed in this list as network adapter cards; System Setup Program A-7 NOTE:...your system: Boot Device Priority Exclude From Boot Device Priority Device Controller Priority The Boot Device Priority category lists all bootable devices (hard-disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and so on) that are controlled by the system BIOS and any devices that you to ignore during system start -up...
... boot from and specify the order in which your computer and you want the system to boot from these devices. NOTE: The system defines Hard Drive C: in the Boot Device Priority category as a SCSI adapter, installed in this list as network adapter cards; System Setup Program A-7 NOTE:...your system: Boot Device Priority Exclude From Boot Device Priority Device Controller Priority The Boot Device Priority category lists all bootable devices (hard-disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and so on) that are controlled by the system BIOS and any devices that you to ignore during system start -up...
