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... 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 Power-Supply Service Data 1-22 Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors 1-23 DC Power Distribution 1-24 System Power Supply for the... OptiPlex NX1 Computer 1-29 OptiPlex NX1 Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors . . 1-30 DC Power Distribution for the OptiPlex NX1 Computer 1-31 Technical ...
... 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 Power-Supply Service Data 1-22 Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors 1-23 DC Power Distribution 1-24 System Power Supply for the... OptiPlex NX1 Computer 1-29 OptiPlex NX1 Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors . . 1-30 DC Power Distribution for the OptiPlex NX1 Computer 1-31 Technical ...
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... 7-15. Figure 7-16. Table 1-3. 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 ...6-23 SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Removal 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 ...
... 7-15. Figure 7-16. Table 1-3. 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 ...6-23 SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Removal 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 ...
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... computer system. These blocks are warnings, cautions, and notes, and they are used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE provides helpful information about using this manual to service Dell computer systems is a basic knowledge of text printed in bold type or in this manual, there may be blocks of IBM®-compatible PCs and...
... computer system. These blocks are warnings, cautions, and notes, and they are used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE provides helpful information about using this manual to service Dell computer systems is a basic knowledge of text printed in bold type or in this manual, there may be blocks of IBM®-compatible PCs and...
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...manual contains field-servicing information for the Dell® OptiPlex® GX1 Managed PC and OptiPlex NX1 Net PC family of the OptiPlex GX1 and OptiPlex NX1 families; The OptiPlex GX1 systems are available in the OptiPlex NX1 chassis (see Figure 1-1). The OptiPlex NX1 system ... chassis configurations: low-profile desktop, midsize desktop, and mini tower (see Figure 1-1). The Dell OptiPlex GX1 and OptiPlex NX1 systems are chassis-specific. System Overview 1-1 The OptiPlex GX1 and NX1 systems use a standard system board with optional integrated NIC controller with MMX...
...manual contains field-servicing information for the Dell® OptiPlex® GX1 Managed PC and OptiPlex NX1 Net PC family of the OptiPlex GX1 and OptiPlex NX1 families; The OptiPlex GX1 systems are available in the OptiPlex NX1 chassis (see Figure 1-1). The OptiPlex NX1 system ... chassis configurations: low-profile desktop, midsize desktop, and mini tower (see Figure 1-1). The Dell OptiPlex GX1 and OptiPlex NX1 systems are chassis-specific. System Overview 1-1 The OptiPlex GX1 and NX1 systems use a standard system board with optional integrated NIC controller with MMX...
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...drive is configured in this chapter. Hard-disk drives should be installed in the internal hard-disk drive positions described in "HardDisk Drive Service Information" found later in the System Setup program as Drive A or Drive B. This warning occurs only if you at the front of...connected to two highperformance EIDE devices. As a standard feature, OptiPlex GX1 and OptiPlex NX1 systems are normally used for easy BIOS upgrades using diskette files or files downloaded from Dell's home page on the system board. The OptiPlex NX1 system supports only one hard-disk drive and optionally ...
...drive is configured in this chapter. Hard-disk drives should be installed in the internal hard-disk drive positions described in "HardDisk Drive Service Information" found later in the System Setup program as Drive A or Drive B. This warning occurs only if you at the front of...connected to two highperformance EIDE devices. As a standard feature, OptiPlex GX1 and OptiPlex NX1 systems are normally used for easy BIOS upgrades using diskette files or files downloaded from Dell's home page on the system board. The OptiPlex NX1 system supports only one hard-disk drive and optionally ...
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OptiPlex NX1 ... file updates Perform asset-tracking functions Download and run the diagnostics over the network Dell OptiPlex GX1 computers are shipped with an online System User's Guide (located in the...or Chapter 6, "Installing System Board Options," in the Dell Accessories folder) that provides additional hardware and software installation, configuration information, and Dell contact information. Unless otherwise specified, the information applies ...on the system board. For OptiPlex GX1 and OptiPlex NX1 systems equipped with the optional integrated Wakeup On LAN-capable NIC, the...
OptiPlex NX1 ... file updates Perform asset-tracking functions Download and run the diagnostics over the network Dell OptiPlex GX1 computers are shipped with an online System User's Guide (located in the...or Chapter 6, "Installing System Board Options," in the Dell Accessories folder) that provides additional hardware and software installation, configuration information, and Dell contact information. Unless otherwise specified, the information applies ...on the system board. For OptiPlex GX1 and OptiPlex NX1 systems equipped with the optional integrated Wakeup On LAN-capable NIC, the...
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The following subsections provide service-related information about the system board and components. See "Running the System Diagnostics" in troubleshooting all major components of computer battery socket (BATTERY) ... 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. The OptiPlex NX1 systems use server-based diagnostics, hard-disk-based diagnostics, or the diskette-based diagnostics using an external...
The following subsections provide service-related information about the system board and components. See "Running the System Diagnostics" in troubleshooting all major components of computer battery socket (BATTERY) ... 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. The OptiPlex NX1 systems use server-based diagnostics, hard-disk-based diagnostics, or the diskette-based diagnostics using an external...
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..., the jumper should not be installed. otherwise, the system defaults to indicate that diskette or tape drive requires service. Available for use by interrupt controller to the serial port (COM2 or COM4) requires service. BIOS Reserved Jumper not installed (default). 333MHZ* Microprocessor speed Install jumper if the microprocessor's internal speed is 266... external system clock speed operates at 66 MHz; Generated by super I /O controller to indicate that device connected to the serial port (COM1 or COM3) requires service.
..., the jumper should not be installed. otherwise, the system defaults to indicate that diskette or tape drive requires service. Available for use by interrupt controller to the serial port (COM2 or COM4) requires service. BIOS Reserved Jumper not installed (default). 333MHZ* Microprocessor speed Install jumper if the microprocessor's internal speed is 266... external system clock speed operates at 66 MHz; Generated by super I /O controller to indicate that device connected to the serial port (COM1 or COM3) requires service.
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IRQ13 Generated by device connected to primary EIDE port to indicate that device requires service. IRQ14 Generated by math coprocessor to indicate coprocessor error. The following subsections provide service-related information about hard-disk drive options for attached diskette drive DREQ3 Available DREQ4 ...by an expansion card. IRQ10 Available for other use by super I/O controller to initiate DMA cycle for the OptiPlex GX1 (low-profile, midsize, and mini tower) and OptiPlex NX1 computers. 1-20 IRQ11* NIC/default PCI IRQ. IRQ9 Available for use . * If an ISA ...
IRQ13 Generated by device connected to primary EIDE port to indicate that device requires service. IRQ14 Generated by math coprocessor to indicate coprocessor error. The following subsections provide service-related information about hard-disk drive options for attached diskette drive DREQ3 Available DREQ4 ...by an expansion card. IRQ10 Available for other use by super I/O controller to initiate DMA cycle for the OptiPlex GX1 (low-profile, midsize, and mini tower) and OptiPlex NX1 computers. 1-20 IRQ11* NIC/default PCI IRQ. IRQ9 Available for use . * If an ISA ...
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... disappears and the load operation continues. then shut down the system and try again. When an error is encountered. Then move the LANDesk Service Agent category above the Hard Drive C: category in this chapter. Press to cancel. f If you wait more than 5 seconds before making...found later in the Boot Device Priority list. Press the for information on system access. The OptiPlex GX1 systems use either diskette-based or server-based diagnostics. When 2-6 The OptiPlex NX1 systems use either server-based, hard-disk-based, or (optionally) diskette-based diagnostics ...
... disappears and the load operation continues. then shut down the system and try again. When an error is encountered. Then move the LANDesk Service Agent category above the Hard Drive C: category in this chapter. Press to cancel. f If you wait more than 5 seconds before making...found later in the Boot Device Priority list. Press the for information on system access. The OptiPlex GX1 systems use either diskette-based or server-based diagnostics. When 2-6 The OptiPlex NX1 systems use either server-based, hard-disk-based, or (optionally) diskette-based diagnostics ...
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...- then shut down the system and try again. This menu lets you wait too long and the operating system begins to determine if the service partition was removed from all the directly addressable RAM System Set Tests - Checks the functionality of the mouse controller and the operation of the ... failure or to indicate where further testing is loading. If it is detected, a message indicates which DIMM has failed. Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell logo to appear on the monitor screen, followed by following these steps: If you choose the following test groups: RAM Tests -
...- then shut down the system and try again. This menu lets you wait too long and the operating system begins to determine if the service partition was removed from all the directly addressable RAM System Set Tests - Checks the functionality of the mouse controller and the operation of the ... failure or to indicate where further testing is loading. If it is detected, a message indicates which DIMM has failed. Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell logo to appear on the monitor screen, followed by following these steps: If you choose the following test groups: RAM Tests -
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... Also, use a wrist grounding strap as appropriate for your personal safety and to prevent damage to the system from ESD. Before you are servicing a midsize, mini tower, or OptiPlex NX1 Net PC chassis, use of one or more of the procedures in this chapter. This chapter provides procedures for your system. If.... Removing and Replacing Parts on the Low-Profile Chassis 4-1 Most of the procedures in this chapter require the use Chapter 5, 6, or 7, as explained in the Dell OptiPlex GX1 low-profile computer.
... Also, use a wrist grounding strap as appropriate for your personal safety and to prevent damage to the system from ESD. Before you are servicing a midsize, mini tower, or OptiPlex NX1 Net PC chassis, use of one or more of the procedures in this chapter. This chapter provides procedures for your system. If.... Removing and Replacing Parts on the Low-Profile Chassis 4-1 Most of the procedures in this chapter require the use Chapter 5, 6, or 7, as explained in the Dell OptiPlex GX1 low-profile computer.
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... can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in the next section, "Precautionary Measures." Before you are servicing a low-profile, mini tower, or OptiPlex NX1 Net PC chassis, use a wrist grounding strap as appropriate for your personal safety and to prevent damage to read the...your system. If you perform any of the procedures in this chapter require the use of one or more of the procedures in the Dell OptiPlex GX1 midsize computer. Removing and Replacing Parts on the Midsize Chassis 5-1 Most of the following : You have removed the computer cover. ...
... can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in the next section, "Precautionary Measures." Before you are servicing a low-profile, mini tower, or OptiPlex NX1 Net PC chassis, use a wrist grounding strap as appropriate for your personal safety and to prevent damage to read the...your system. If you perform any of the procedures in this chapter require the use of one or more of the procedures in the Dell OptiPlex GX1 midsize computer. Removing and Replacing Parts on the Midsize Chassis 5-1 Most of the following : You have removed the computer cover. ...
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... following warning for your system. Before you are servicing a low-profile, midsize, or OptiPlex NX1 Net PC chassis, use of one or more of the procedures in the next section, "Precautionary Measures." You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in the Dell OptiPlex GX1 mini tower computer. This chapter provides...
... following warning for your system. Before you are servicing a low-profile, midsize, or OptiPlex NX1 Net PC chassis, use of one or more of the procedures in the next section, "Precautionary Measures." You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in the Dell OptiPlex GX1 mini tower computer. This chapter provides...
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Before you are servicing a low-profile, midsize, or mini tower chassis, use Chapter 4, 5, or 6, as explained in the next section, "Precautionary Measures." This chapter provides procedures for removing the ... prevent damage to the system from ESD. You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in the Dell OptiPlex NX1 Net PC computer. Removing and Replacing Parts on the OptiPlex NX1 Net PC Chassis 7-1 If you perform any of the procedures in this chapter require the use a wrist grounding strap...
Before you are servicing a low-profile, midsize, or mini tower chassis, use Chapter 4, 5, or 6, as explained in the next section, "Precautionary Measures." This chapter provides procedures for removing the ... prevent damage to the system from ESD. You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in the Dell OptiPlex NX1 Net PC computer. Removing and Replacing Parts on the OptiPlex NX1 Net PC Chassis 7-1 If you perform any of the procedures in this chapter require the use a wrist grounding strap...
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You may have to press gently downward on the OptiPlex NX1 Net PC Chassis 7-5 To remove the computer cover, follow these steps: security cable slot padlock ring service access lock Four plastic hooks at the front of the cover while engaging the locking mechanism. Removing and Replacing Parts on the back edge of the cover secure it to the chassis. Before you reinstall the cover, fold all cables out of the way so that they do not interfere with the cover or with proper airflow inside the computer.
You may have to press gently downward on the OptiPlex NX1 Net PC Chassis 7-5 To remove the computer cover, follow these steps: security cable slot padlock ring service access lock Four plastic hooks at the front of the cover while engaging the locking mechanism. Removing and Replacing Parts on the back edge of the cover secure it to the chassis. Before you reinstall the cover, fold all cables out of the way so that they do not interfere with the cover or with proper airflow inside the computer.
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... the parameter fields in EIDE controller, set the appropriate Drive category to highlight each field. Press to Auto. A-4 NOTE: For OptiPlex NX1 chassis, a single diskette drive can be supplied by an expansion card. For EIDE hard-disk drives, the system provides an... Identifies type of drives in these categories. Determines whether keyboard's Num Lock mode is installed. This feature should not be used for service purposes only. Identifies drives attached to display . Resets date on computer's internal clock. Designates a region of system board memory that...
... the parameter fields in EIDE controller, set the appropriate Drive category to highlight each field. Press to Auto. A-4 NOTE: For OptiPlex NX1 chassis, a single diskette drive can be supplied by an expansion card. For EIDE hard-disk drives, the system provides an... Identifies type of drives in these categories. Determines whether keyboard's Num Lock mode is installed. This feature should not be used for service purposes only. Identifies drives attached to display . Resets date on computer's internal clock. Designates a region of system board memory that...
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... 2. Configures system's built-in system, except for memory on EMS expansion cards. Otherwise, the port may be disabled. Displays system's five-character service tag number. Displays the asset tag number up to 278h, 3BCh, or 378h. Displays entire amount of video memory on -board speaker. Wakeup ...NIC Mouse Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 Parallel Port Parallel Mode IDE Hard Disk Diskette Speaker Microprocessor Level 2 Cache System Memory Video Memory Service Tag Asset Tag Wakeup On LAN determines whether the Wakeup On LAN feature is set to ten characters if one is assigned. You must...
... 2. Configures system's built-in system, except for memory on EMS expansion cards. Otherwise, the port may be disabled. Displays system's five-character service tag number. Displays the asset tag number up to 278h, 3BCh, or 378h. Displays entire amount of video memory on -board speaker. Wakeup ...NIC Mouse Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 Parallel Port Parallel Mode IDE Hard Disk Diskette Speaker Microprocessor Level 2 Cache System Memory Video Memory Service Tag Asset Tag Wakeup On LAN determines whether the Wakeup On LAN feature is set to ten characters if one is assigned. You must...
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... removal, midsize computer, 5-5 cover removal, mini tower computer, 6-4 cover removal, OptiPlex NX1 computer, 7-4 diagnostics. See diagnostics DMA channel assignments, 1-20 expansion features, 1-12 features, 1-1, 1-3 front-panel views, 1-8 internal views, 1-9, 1-11, 1-12 interrupt assignments, 1-19 jumper information, 1-18 orientation information, 1-21 service information, 1-16 specifications, technical, 1-33 troubleshooting, 2-1 upgrade options, 1-15 connectors external...
... removal, midsize computer, 5-5 cover removal, mini tower computer, 6-4 cover removal, OptiPlex NX1 computer, 7-4 diagnostics. See diagnostics DMA channel assignments, 1-20 expansion features, 1-12 features, 1-1, 1-3 front-panel views, 1-8 internal views, 1-9, 1-11, 1-12 interrupt assignments, 1-19 jumper information, 1-18 orientation information, 1-21 service information, 1-16 specifications, technical, 1-33 troubleshooting, 2-1 upgrade options, 1-15 connectors external...
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..., list of, 1-19 ISA expansion-card connectors low-profile computer, 1-13 midsize computer, 1-13 mini tower computer, 1-15 OptiPlex NX1 computer, 1-13 jumpers, 1-18 hard-disk drives bracket removal, midsize computer, 5-12 bracket removal, mini tower computer, ...1-8 front-panel insert removal low-profile computer, 4-5 midsize computer, 5-7 mini tower computer, 6-7, 6-8 hard-disk drives (continued) removal, OptiPlex NX1 computer, 7-7 service information, 1-20 SMART technology, 1-4 hard-disk-based diagnostics, 2-7 heat sink/SEC cartridge assembly. See SEC cartridge/heat sink assembly help, ...
..., list of, 1-19 ISA expansion-card connectors low-profile computer, 1-13 midsize computer, 1-13 mini tower computer, 1-15 OptiPlex NX1 computer, 1-13 jumpers, 1-18 hard-disk drives bracket removal, midsize computer, 5-12 bracket removal, mini tower computer, ...1-8 front-panel insert removal low-profile computer, 4-5 midsize computer, 5-7 mini tower computer, 6-7, 6-8 hard-disk drives (continued) removal, OptiPlex NX1 computer, 7-7 service information, 1-20 SMART technology, 1-4 hard-disk-based diagnostics, 2-7 heat sink/SEC cartridge assembly. See SEC cartridge/heat sink assembly help, ...