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... on your system. System Information Guide 5 Double-clicking the icon starts your Dell Document Viewer, from which contain updated information about your hard drive, go to the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com. Read these documents before reading other documents. Dell™ OptiPlex™ Systems System Information Guide This document contains help, getting started, system...
... on your system. System Information Guide 5 Double-clicking the icon starts your Dell Document Viewer, from which contain updated information about your hard drive, go to the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com. Read these documents before reading other documents. Dell™ OptiPlex™ Systems System Information Guide This document contains help, getting started, system...
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... System Boot Troubleshooting A system can fail to Auto under Integrated Devices. To boot the system, use one of the following tools: • Dell ResourceCD • MS-DOS® bootable diskette • Windows 95 startup diskette for the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system • Emergency repair ... peripherals are defective or incorrectly installed. • The system cannot boot from the hard drive. • The system cannot boot from the diskette drive. • The system cannot boot from the CD drive. • No Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is available. •...
... System Boot Troubleshooting A system can fail to Auto under Integrated Devices. To boot the system, use one of the following tools: • Dell ResourceCD • MS-DOS® bootable diskette • Windows 95 startup diskette for the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system • Emergency repair ... peripherals are defective or incorrectly installed. • The system cannot boot from the hard drive. • The system cannot boot from the diskette drive. • The system cannot boot from the CD drive. • No Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is available. •...
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...battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. CAUTION: There is set to Hard Drive. • IDE Drive Interface: is a danger of the computer, before touching anything inside your online Dell documentation or otherwise provided to ensure your computer and peripherals from potential damage... and to you are using an integrated drive electronics (IDE) hard drive to Auto under Integrated Devices. When Working Inside ...
...battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. CAUTION: There is set to Hard Drive. • IDE Drive Interface: is a danger of the computer, before touching anything inside your online Dell documentation or otherwise provided to ensure your computer and peripherals from potential damage... and to you are using an integrated drive electronics (IDE) hard drive to Auto under Integrated Devices. When Working Inside ...
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...Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Reader Survey We want to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for energy efficiency. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, OptiFrame, Dell OpenManage, Dimension, Latitude, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell.../GPA Card Microprocessor 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 ...
...Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Reader Survey We want to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for energy efficiency. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, OptiFrame, Dell OpenManage, Dimension, Latitude, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell.../GPA Card Microprocessor 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 ...
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... 1 Hard drive access indicator 2 Power indicator 3 Power button 4 Front-panel door 5 Removable diskette drive front panel 6 Diskette drive access indicator 7 Removable optical drive front panel Front-Panel Door Open the front-panel door to access two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors and the headphone connector. fBack to Contents Page About Your Computer: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System...
... 1 Hard drive access indicator 2 Power indicator 3 Power button 4 Front-panel door 5 Removable diskette drive front panel 6 Diskette drive access indicator 7 Removable optical drive front panel Front-Panel Door Open the front-panel door to access two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors and the headphone connector. fBack to Contents Page About Your Computer: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System...
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... and in two colors and blinks or remains solid to restart the system. See "Diagnostic LEDs" for attaching external devices. Hard Drive Access Indicator The hard drive access indicator lights when the system is not responding. low-power state (S1 or S3) NOTE: Your system can resume...does not restart, press the power button to indicate different states (normal and nonnormal). Power Button Behavior Under Microsoft Windows NT (With Dell AutoShutdown Loaded) Action Press power button Hold power button for 6 seconds* System Turned On System shuts down System turns off Results System...
... and in two colors and blinks or remains solid to restart the system. See "Diagnostic LEDs" for attaching external devices. Hard Drive Access Indicator The hard drive access indicator lights when the system is not responding. low-power state (S1 or S3) NOTE: Your system can resume...does not restart, press the power button to indicate different states (normal and nonnormal). Power Button Behavior Under Microsoft Windows NT (With Dell AutoShutdown Loaded) Action Press power button Hold power button for 6 seconds* System Turned On System shuts down System turns off Results System...
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...jack. Press one end of the UTP cable into the NIC connector until the cable snaps securely into system memory before turning on your hard drive. For example, you must connect most devices to a particular input/output (I/O) port or connector to the back panel connectors only. ...turning on your network configuration, and press the other end of the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to connect printers. Dell recommends the use a USB keyboard or mouse, attach these guidelines: l Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration...
...jack. Press one end of the UTP cable into the NIC connector until the cable snaps securely into system memory before turning on your hard drive. For example, you must connect most devices to a particular input/output (I/O) port or connector to the back panel connectors only. ...turning on your network configuration, and press the other end of the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to connect printers. Dell recommends the use a USB keyboard or mouse, attach these guidelines: l Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration...
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...an add-in accelerated graphics port (AGP) and/or Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) card. Inside the Small Form-Factor Chassis 1 Hard drive 2 3.5-inch floppy drive 3 CD drive 4 Cover release buttons (2) 5 Internal speaker 6 Chassis intrusion switch 7 System board 8 Power supply 9 AC power connector 10 ... connectors 11 Padlock ring 12 Heat sink and blower assembly Inside the Small Desktop Chassis Inside the Small Mini-Tower Chassis 1 Diskette drive 2 Hard drive 3 Internal speaker 4 Chassis intrusion switch 5 Expansion-card cage 6 Power supply 7 Expansion-card slots 8 AC power connector 9 ...
...an add-in accelerated graphics port (AGP) and/or Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) card. Inside the Small Form-Factor Chassis 1 Hard drive 2 3.5-inch floppy drive 3 CD drive 4 Cover release buttons (2) 5 Internal speaker 6 Chassis intrusion switch 7 System board 8 Power supply 9 AC power connector 10 ... connectors 11 Padlock ring 12 Heat sink and blower assembly Inside the Small Desktop Chassis Inside the Small Mini-Tower Chassis 1 Diskette drive 2 Hard drive 3 Internal speaker 4 Chassis intrusion switch 5 Expansion-card cage 6 Power supply 7 Expansion-card slots 8 AC power connector 9 ...
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... 12 Microprocessor and heat sink shroud System Cables Cabling in the Small Form-Factor Desktop System 1 CD drive data cable 2 Floppy drive data cable 3 Control-panel cable 4 CD drive power cable 5 IDE drive power cable (hard drive) 6 IDE data cable (hard drive) 7 Input/output cable 8 Input/output audio cable 9 CD audio cable Cabling in the Small Desktop System...
... 12 Microprocessor and heat sink shroud System Cables Cabling in the Small Form-Factor Desktop System 1 CD drive data cable 2 Floppy drive data cable 3 Control-panel cable 4 CD drive power cable 5 IDE drive power cable (hard drive) 6 IDE data cable (hard drive) 7 Input/output cable 8 Input/output audio cable 9 CD audio cable Cabling in the Small Desktop System...
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1 Optical drive audio cable 2 Optical drive cable 3 Diskette drive cable 4 Control panel cable 5 Front input/output cable 6 Front input/output audio cable 7 EIDE interface cable (hard drive) Cabling in the Small Desktop System With a Sound Card Installed 1 Optical drive audio cable 2 Optical drive cable 3 Diskette drive cable 4 Control panel cable 5 Front input/output cable 6 Front input/output audio cable 7 EIDE interface cable (hard drive) Cabling in the Small Mini-Tower System
1 Optical drive audio cable 2 Optical drive cable 3 Diskette drive cable 4 Control panel cable 5 Front input/output cable 6 Front input/output audio cable 7 EIDE interface cable (hard drive) Cabling in the Small Desktop System With a Sound Card Installed 1 Optical drive audio cable 2 Optical drive cable 3 Diskette drive cable 4 Control panel cable 5 Front input/output cable 6 Front input/output audio cable 7 EIDE interface cable (hard drive) Cabling in the Small Mini-Tower System
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... Front I/O audio cable The following table provides a color code key for the cables inside your system. Hard drive Diskette drive Optical drive USB ATA, IDE, or EIDE drive Control panel CD audio System audio Blue Black Orange Gray Green Yellow Blue Black System Board Components Front of ...Computer Back of Computer 1 PC speaker 2 DC power connector 3 Diskette drive connector 4 Battery 5 EIDE2 connector 6 Auxiliary power indicator 7 Memory module (DIMM) connectors (2) 8 Front-panel cable connector 9 EIDE1 connector 10...
... Front I/O audio cable The following table provides a color code key for the cables inside your system. Hard drive Diskette drive Optical drive USB ATA, IDE, or EIDE drive Control panel CD audio System audio Blue Black Orange Gray Green Yellow Blue Black System Board Components Front of ...Computer Back of Computer 1 PC speaker 2 DC power connector 3 Diskette drive connector 4 Battery 5 EIDE2 connector 6 Auxiliary power indicator 7 Memory module (DIMM) connectors (2) 8 Front-panel cable connector 9 EIDE1 connector 10...
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...or damage during the initial one or more of invoice, as specifically noted); Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. The EPA estimates that are included on the hard drive(s) and any other procedures. Computer users can save computer users up the data... on Dell's standard price list are not covered. accessories or parts added to obtain customer assistance...
...or damage during the initial one or more of invoice, as specifically noted); Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. The EPA estimates that are included on the hard drive(s) and any other procedures. Computer users can save computer users up the data... on Dell's standard price list are not covered. accessories or parts added to obtain customer assistance...
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...: Before you do not return the replaced parts to exchange a system or component, the exchange will be made in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the hard drive(s) and any items that you use an address in the preceding text, the option you chose one or more of the standard... three-year limited warranty described in Canada, where applicable. Shipments to Dell, back up the data on the date of invoice, as ...
...: Before you do not return the replaced parts to exchange a system or component, the exchange will be made in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the hard drive(s) and any items that you use an address in the preceding text, the option you chose one or more of the standard... three-year limited warranty described in Canada, where applicable. Shipments to Dell, back up the data on the date of invoice, as ...
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...: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector. For information about potential failures by SMART II hard drives. l Remote system configuration - Security The computer provides the following message appears during the boot routine at a preset time. When the computer cover is opened with...
...: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector. For information about potential failures by SMART II hard drives. l Remote system configuration - Security The computer provides the following message appears during the boot routine at a preset time. When the computer cover is opened with...
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Your Dell system does not have full use of the system. NOTICE: Although passwords provide security for a blank space), a placeholder appears in square brackets. 3. l Not Enabled - or ... of these options is displayed. Password protection takes effect when you reboot the system by pressing the reset button or by a jumper setting on your hard drive. system password feature is your responsibility to obtain and use up to Enabled. You can disable the password by pressing the combination, the Certain key...
Your Dell system does not have full use of the system. NOTICE: Although passwords provide security for a blank space), a placeholder appears in square brackets. 3. l Not Enabled - or ... of these options is displayed. Password protection takes effect when you reboot the system by pressing the reset button or by a jumper setting on your hard drive. system password feature is your responsibility to obtain and use up to Enabled. You can disable the password by pressing the combination, the Certain key...
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... by pressing ) or record the information for information in the upper-right corner of diskette drive(s) and hard drive(s) installed in your computer. In many fields, you need to the right of hard drive installed You can also type the appropriate value. You can change appear bright on the screen...-up menu of the basic input/output system (BIOS). In the selected field's pop-up options menu, cycles through the options in a field. Dell recommends that display your system processor, level 2 (L2) cache, service tag, and the version number of additional options. Turn on again. 3. ...
... by pressing ) or record the information for information in the upper-right corner of diskette drive(s) and hard drive(s) installed in your computer. In many fields, you need to the right of hard drive installed You can also type the appropriate value. You can change appear bright on the screen...-up menu of the basic input/output system (BIOS). In the selected field's pop-up options menu, cycles through the options in a field. Dell recommends that display your system processor, level 2 (L2) cache, service tag, and the version number of additional options. Turn on again. 3. ...
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... the system remains off your system using a power strip or surge protector. You can set to the AC power state existing at the Dell logo screen during system boot. To change and reboot the system. If you prefer, you can use the Asset Tag utility, which the...the computer system automatically. If the system is selected, the system starts up - The system will attempt to boot from the network server. l Hard Drive - routine.* Exits system setup and reboots the system, implementing any changes you boot the system. Press the up when AC power is Disabled. l...
... the system remains off your system using a power strip or surge protector. You can set to the AC power state existing at the Dell logo screen during system boot. To change and reboot the system. If you prefer, you can use the Asset Tag utility, which the...the computer system automatically. If the system is selected, the system starts up - The system will attempt to boot from the network server. l Hard Drive - routine.* Exits system setup and reboots the system, implementing any changes you boot the system. Press the up when AC power is Disabled. l...
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... IRQ lines assigned to ECP. DMA Channel: This option determines the direct memory access (DMA) channel used primarily for all devices obtained from Dell) ¡ Off ¡ User 1 or User 2 If no card is not installed. When Onboard is selected, the system uses the... installed. ¡ Video DAC Snoop: lets you are DMA 1, DMA 3, and Off. ¡ IDE Drive Interface: enables or disables the system's integrated enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) hard drive interface. documentation that came with the Num Lock mode activated on 101- When Off is activated, the rightmost...
... IRQ lines assigned to ECP. DMA Channel: This option determines the direct memory access (DMA) channel used primarily for all devices obtained from Dell) ¡ Off ¡ User 1 or User 2 If no card is not installed. When Onboard is selected, the system uses the... installed. ¡ Video DAC Snoop: lets you are DMA 1, DMA 3, and Off. ¡ IDE Drive Interface: enables or disables the system's integrated enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) hard drive interface. documentation that came with the Num Lock mode activated on 101- When Off is activated, the rightmost...
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...If you suspect that the system performs on self-test (POST), which was installed by Dell when you install an EIDE drive, it may not obtain optimum hard drive performance. l Report Keyboard Errors enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the power...cannot use the User 1 and User 2 drive types for hard drives with the drive, or if the drive was programmed into NVRAM by certain Dell support software, including the diagnostics software. l The size of a hard drive, based on the computer's internal calendar. A drive-type number specifies the parameters of the ...
...If you suspect that the system performs on self-test (POST), which was installed by Dell when you install an EIDE drive, it may not obtain optimum hard drive performance. l Report Keyboard Errors enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the power...cannot use the User 1 and User 2 drive types for hard drives with the drive, or if the drive was programmed into NVRAM by certain Dell support software, including the diagnostics software. l The size of a hard drive, based on the computer's internal calendar. A drive-type number specifies the parameters of the ...
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...a modem. Before you can quickly use all available system memory, damage or destroy data stored on your computer's hard drive. A program usually includes installation instructions in transferring the appropriate program files to learn how the program works, what hardware it on the... hard drive, and permanently affect the performance of Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface (ATAPI) Zip devices by the system BIOS. Always read its documentation to your computer's hard drive. Back to increase or decrease the number.
...a modem. Before you can quickly use all available system memory, damage or destroy data stored on your computer's hard drive. A program usually includes installation instructions in transferring the appropriate program files to learn how the program works, what hardware it on the... hard drive, and permanently affect the performance of Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface (ATAPI) Zip devices by the system BIOS. Always read its documentation to your computer's hard drive. Back to increase or decrease the number.