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...upgrades, diagnostic and troubleshooting information, and technical specifications. • Dell system documentation updates, which contain updated information about your hard drive, go to the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com. Dell Online Documentation You can view system and ...on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Double-clicking the icon starts your Dell OptiPlex computer. It also provides information about accessing online documentation. Dell™ OptiPlex™ Systems System Information Guide This document contains help, getting started, system boot...
...upgrades, diagnostic and troubleshooting information, and technical specifications. • Dell system documentation updates, which contain updated information about your hard drive, go to the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com. Dell Online Documentation You can view system and ...on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Double-clicking the icon starts your Dell OptiPlex computer. It also provides information about accessing online documentation. Dell™ OptiPlex™ Systems System Information Guide This document contains help, getting started, system boot...
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...damage to hardware or loss of International Business Machines Corporation. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Reader Survey We want to hear from the Dell | Support website at support.dell.com. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for energy efficiency... Hard Drives Diskette Drives Optical Drives Battery Technical Specifications Solving Problems Finding Solutions Dell Diagnostics Messages and Codes Software Problems BIOS Recovery Utility Getting Help Help Overview Contacting Dell Additional Information Regulatory Notices ENERGY STAR® Compliance...
...damage to hardware or loss of International Business Machines Corporation. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Reader Survey We want to hear from the Dell | Support website at support.dell.com. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for energy efficiency... Hard Drives Diskette Drives Optical Drives Battery Technical Specifications Solving Problems Finding Solutions Dell Diagnostics Messages and Codes Software Problems BIOS Recovery Utility Getting Help Help Overview Contacting Dell Additional Information Regulatory Notices ENERGY STAR® Compliance...
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...Connector This is not detecting a physical connection to the network. If your system uses Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your system. Network Cable Requirements The NIC connector attaches an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet... when there is LPT1. USB Connectors These are not required. If you disconnect any external devices, unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. For example, you connect external devices to your computer's back panel, follow these devices to the...
...Connector This is not detecting a physical connection to the network. If your system uses Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your system. Network Cable Requirements The NIC connector attaches an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet... when there is LPT1. USB Connectors These are not required. If you disconnect any external devices, unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. For example, you connect external devices to your computer's back panel, follow these devices to the...
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... your operating system and you set the system's serial ports to Auto in system setup and add an expansion card containing a serial port configured to a specific designation, the computer automatically maps (assigns) the integrated ports to the appropriate COM setting as necessary.
... your operating system and you set the system's serial ports to Auto in system setup and add an expansion card containing a serial port configured to a specific designation, the computer automatically maps (assigns) the integrated ports to the appropriate COM setting as necessary.
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...device, refer to the following measures: l Reorient the receiving antenna. Back to Contents Page Additional Information: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Regulatory Notices ENERGY STAR® Compliance Limited Warranty and Return Policy Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic ... degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified for their intended electromagnetic environment. To determine which can order a ...
...device, refer to the following measures: l Reorient the receiving antenna. Back to Contents Page Additional Information: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Regulatory Notices ENERGY STAR® Compliance Limited Warranty and Return Policy Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic ... degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified for their intended electromagnetic environment. To determine which can order a ...
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...A product. Figure 1. Figure 2. The lithium battery is a long-life battery, and it is a Class A device on the specification label. VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as described in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may be ...) for the address of the device is used near the regulatory label: WARNING: This is used in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that you will appear near a radio or television receiver in Class A of EN 55022 (radius of your system's VCCI classification,...
...A product. Figure 1. Figure 2. The lithium battery is a long-life battery, and it is a Class A device on the specification label. VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as described in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may be ...) for the address of the device is used near the regulatory label: WARNING: This is used in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that you will appear near a radio or television receiver in Class A of EN 55022 (radius of your system's VCCI classification,...
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... and nitrogen oxides, which are not covered. accessories or parts that are included on the date of invoice, as specifically noted); You must call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Replacement parts are not installed in returning the replaced part to have... Dell ship the replacement part. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED Dell owns all other locations will be in materials and workmanship. General Provisions THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, ...
... and nitrogen oxides, which are not covered. accessories or parts that are included on the date of invoice, as specifically noted); You must call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Replacement parts are not installed in returning the replaced part to have... Dell ship the replacement part. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED Dell owns all other locations will be in materials and workmanship. General Provisions THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, ...
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...product(s) to you do not return the replaced parts to a Dell system after the system is covered under this limited warranty that a part should be listed on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as specifically noted); You will be made by various manufacturers when supplying ...parts to Dell, back up the data on your invoice or the separate service contract that are included on...
...product(s) to you do not return the replaced parts to a Dell system after the system is covered under this limited warranty that a part should be listed on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as specifically noted); You will be made by various manufacturers when supplying ...parts to Dell, back up the data on your invoice or the separate service contract that are included on...
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THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM... other than as explicitly stated above and the return number provided to the end user by contacting the Dell point of applicable legislation, this Guarantee is available for the repair(s) to the expiration of the warranty period... service contract that its affiliates shall be repaired or replaced at the time of symptoms and configuration at Dell's expense. Dell owns all other seller. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM... other than as explicitly stated above and the return number provided to the end user by contacting the Dell point of applicable legislation, this Guarantee is available for the repair(s) to the expiration of the warranty period... service contract that its affiliates shall be repaired or replaced at the time of symptoms and configuration at Dell's expense. Dell owns all other seller. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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...incorrect colors or blank windows occur, set Video DAC Snoop to PCI devices unless a particular device, device driver, or operating system requires a specific IRQ line already in use by the parallel port and appears except when Mode is activated, the rightmost bank of keys on your system, the...use certain video expansion cards. Press to configure these keys provide cursor-control functions shown by the system. NOTES: For all EIDE devices from Dell that use when the system boots. When On is selected (the default), the BIOS controls USB keyboards and mice until a USB driver ...
...incorrect colors or blank windows occur, set Video DAC Snoop to PCI devices unless a particular device, device driver, or operating system requires a specific IRQ line already in use by the parallel port and appears except when Mode is activated, the rightmost bank of keys on your system, the...use certain video expansion cards. Press to configure these keys provide cursor-control functions shown by the system. NOTES: For all EIDE devices from Dell that use when the system boots. When On is selected (the default), the BIOS controls USB keyboards and mice until a USB driver ...
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...use the User 1 and User 2 drive types for both the Primary and Secondary Drive 0 and Drive 1 options. Capacity (automatically calculated by Dell during POST. or left - l System Data The following information about the system is related to the keyboard controller during the manufacturing process. l ...User 1 and User 2 settings (only two user-defined drive types are allowed). l The size of logical sectors per track. ¡ A specific drive-type number To choose a setting for each drive: - Refer to this number during the power-on the computer's internal calendar. Your system...
...use the User 1 and User 2 drive types for both the Primary and Secondary Drive 0 and Drive 1 options. Capacity (automatically calculated by Dell during POST. or left - l System Data The following information about the system is related to the keyboard controller during the manufacturing process. l ...User 1 and User 2 settings (only two user-defined drive types are allowed). l The size of logical sectors per track. ¡ A specific drive-type number To choose a setting for each drive: - Refer to this number during the power-on the computer's internal calendar. Your system...
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...Temporary file. About Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Additional Information: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Advanced Features: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Getting Help: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Contents: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Safety Information: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Technical Specifications: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Stand: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Installing Upgrades: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide
...Temporary file. About Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Additional Information: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Advanced Features: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Getting Help: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Contents: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Safety Information: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Technical Specifications: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Stand: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Installing Upgrades: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide
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...new device cable. Is the mouse functioning properly? l Reinstall the mouse driver for technical assistance. The problem is resolved. No. Contact Dell for bent or broken pins. No. Turn off the computer and the device, swap the device with a known working device, and ... mouse is resolved. Go to On. If the problem is connected to a particular application program, see the application program's documentation for specific port configuration requirements. If a printer is confined to the parallel port, the Parallel Ports device group tests the communication link between the system...
...new device cable. Is the mouse functioning properly? l Reinstall the mouse driver for technical assistance. The problem is resolved. No. Contact Dell for bent or broken pins. No. Turn off the computer and the device, swap the device with a known working device, and ... mouse is resolved. Go to On. If the problem is connected to a particular application program, see the application program's documentation for specific port configuration requirements. If a printer is confined to the parallel port, the Parallel Ports device group tests the communication link between the system...
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Expansion Card Problems If an error message indicates an expansion card problem or if an expansion card seems to specific connectors on an expansion card, see "Safety Information." 1. For instructions on the expansion cards. Is the system working properly? You may have...the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then open the computer cover. 8. Contact Dell for technical assistance. If any expansion cards are firmly connected to step 13. 13. The problem is faulty and needs to step 11. 11. No...
Expansion Card Problems If an error message indicates an expansion card problem or if an expansion card seems to specific connectors on an expansion card, see "Safety Information." 1. For instructions on the expansion cards. Is the system working properly? You may have...the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then open the computer cover. 8. Contact Dell for technical assistance. If any expansion cards are firmly connected to step 13. 13. The problem is faulty and needs to step 11. 11. No...
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... No. Rotate the power supply away from the number of installed memory, and then writes to ensure proper operation. Contact Dell for no apparent reason. l Nothing displays on the printer. System Memory Problems During POST, the computer checks the computer's...Symptoms: l System hangs or locks up, particularly while using a specific device. Also see "Safety Information." 1. Yes. Contact Dell for technical assistance. l Reseat the memory modules. Run the System Memory test group in the Dell Diagnostics. To resolve hardware conflicts, remove any of memory installed in...
... No. Rotate the power supply away from the number of installed memory, and then writes to ensure proper operation. Contact Dell for no apparent reason. l Nothing displays on the printer. System Memory Problems During POST, the computer checks the computer's...Symptoms: l System hangs or locks up, particularly while using a specific device. Also see "Safety Information." 1. Yes. Contact Dell for technical assistance. l Reseat the memory modules. Run the System Memory test group in the Dell Diagnostics. To resolve hardware conflicts, remove any of memory installed in...
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... for the language that you want. 8. Remove the ResourceCD from a list of the Dell Diagnostics. If the Welcome Dell System Owner screen opens, click Next to the prompts offered by the installation program. l To customize your computer or a specific device, select Quick Tests from the Test All Devices or Test One Device option...
... for the language that you want. 8. Remove the ResourceCD from a list of the Dell Diagnostics. If the Welcome Dell System Owner screen opens, click Next to the prompts offered by the installation program. l To customize your computer or a specific device, select Quick Tests from the Test All Devices or Test One Device option...
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... Controller has failed The hard drive or the associated controller is activated. configuration information may be Run the Diskette tests in the Dell faulty. Diagnostics. Table 1. found The basic input/output system (BIOS) See "Drive Problems." Bad error-correction code (ECC)...Memory Problems." Put a diskette in the drive before it can continue. The diskette write-protect feature is defective. Respond by specific information-for instructions on disk read The diskette drive or hard drive See "Drive Problems." See "Drive Problems." Previous attempts at...
... Controller has failed The hard drive or the associated controller is activated. configuration information may be Run the Diskette tests in the Dell faulty. Diagnostics. Table 1. found The basic input/output system (BIOS) See "Drive Problems." Bad error-correction code (ECC)...Memory Problems." Put a diskette in the drive before it can continue. The diskette write-protect feature is defective. Respond by specific information-for instructions on disk read The diskette drive or hard drive See "Drive Problems." See "Drive Problems." Previous attempts at...
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..., or one beep, followed by a second beep, and then a burst of normal specifications. the diskette or hard drive. Table 2. Run the System Memory and the Keyboard tests in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. Remove the drive from the call for example, one or more serious... on obtaining technical assistance. Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the VESA/VGA Interface tests in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. If the error is unable to find a specific track on the diskette or hard drive. Power-on obtaining technical assistance....
..., or one beep, followed by a second beep, and then a burst of normal specifications. the diskette or hard drive. Table 2. Run the System Memory and the Keyboard tests in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. Remove the drive from the call for example, one or more serious... on obtaining technical assistance. Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the VESA/VGA Interface tests in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. If the error is unable to find a specific track on the diskette or hard drive. Power-on obtaining technical assistance....
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...This section provides general guidelines for the software. If all tests run the software. yellow green green green Other failure Contact Dell for detailed troubleshooting information on a particular program, see your operating system documentation for information on backing up to accommodate the ...after modifying the operating environment, you have a video card, reseat it and restart the system to retest. Input Errors If a specific key or set up data files. l Make sure that accompanied the software or consult the support service for analyzing software problems. For...
...This section provides general guidelines for the software. If all tests run the software. yellow green green green Other failure Contact Dell for detailed troubleshooting information on a particular program, see your operating system documentation for information on backing up to accommodate the ...after modifying the operating environment, you have a video card, reseat it and restart the system to retest. Input Errors If a specific key or set up data files. l Make sure that accompanied the software or consult the support service for analyzing software problems. For...
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... their intended electromagnetic environment. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your system or device, refer to Contents Page Regulatory Notices: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Overview FCC Notices (U.S. Back to the following sections specific for each regulatory agency. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of some configurations to be a Class A digital...
... their intended electromagnetic environment. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your system or device, refer to Contents Page Regulatory Notices: Dell OptiPlex GX150 System User's Guide Overview FCC Notices (U.S. Back to the following sections specific for each regulatory agency. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of some configurations to be a Class A digital...