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...who are interested in which regulatory agencies have tested and approved the Dell OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ low-profile systems. • Appendix D, "Warranties and Return Policy," describes the warranty for your Dell system and the "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy. This chapter describes ... for users who uses a Dell OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ low-profile computer system. For information about the Dell warranty for anyone who want to upgrade their system to new in -line memory modules (DIMMs), expansion cards, or drives. • Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," is intended primarily as follows...
...who are interested in which regulatory agencies have tested and approved the Dell OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ low-profile systems. • Appendix D, "Warranties and Return Policy," describes the warranty for your Dell system and the "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy. This chapter describes ... for users who uses a Dell OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ low-profile computer system. For information about the Dell warranty for anyone who want to upgrade their system to new in -line memory modules (DIMMs), expansion cards, or drives. • Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," is intended primarily as follows...
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... and illustrates typographical conventions used as follows: WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for specific elements of keys to be installed on a keyboard, are often asked by Dell computer users. Example: "Use the format command to install (if necessary), configure,...bold are series of text throughout this document. Notational Conventions The following documents. Always read these cards before calling Dell for technical assistance. • The Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide includes troubleshooting procedures and instructions for experienced users or ...
... and illustrates typographical conventions used as follows: WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for specific elements of keys to be installed on a keyboard, are often asked by Dell computer users. Example: "Use the format command to install (if necessary), configure,...bold are series of text throughout this document. Notational Conventions The following documents. Always read these cards before calling Dell for technical assistance. • The Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide includes troubleshooting procedures and instructions for experienced users or ...
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... 7-3 Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay 7-3 Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive 7-7 Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard-Disk Drive 7-9 Appendix A Technical Specifications A-1 Appendix B ISA Configuration Utility Messages B-1 ICU Error Messages B-1 Configuration Manager Messages B-5 xvi
... 7-3 Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay 7-3 Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive 7-7 Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard-Disk Drive 7-9 Appendix A Technical Specifications A-1 Appendix B ISA Configuration Utility Messages B-1 ICU Error Messages B-1 Configuration Manager Messages B-5 xvi
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... Keys 2-7 Power Time-Out Periods 2-10 ICU Keys 3-4 System-Board Jumper Settings 5-7 System Board and Riser Board Connectors and Sockets 5-8 Sample DIMM Configuration Options 6-5 Technical Specifications A-1 Configuration Utility Messages B-1 Configuration Manager Messages B-5 xix Table 2-3. Table B-1. Table 3-1. Figure 7-10. Figure 7-12. Table 2-2. Table 6-1.
... Keys 2-7 Power Time-Out Periods 2-10 ICU Keys 3-4 System-Board Jumper Settings 5-7 System Board and Riser Board Connectors and Sockets 5-8 Sample DIMM Configuration Options 6-5 Technical Specifications A-1 Configuration Utility Messages B-1 Configuration Manager Messages B-5 xix Table 2-3. Table B-1. Table 3-1. Figure 7-10. Figure 7-12. Table 2-2. Table 6-1.
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... not available under the Microsoft® Windows NT ® and IBM ® OS/2® operating systems. • A cache with PCI specification 2.1. • Full Plug and Play version 1.0a capability, which warns you need it. To take advantage of your hard-disk drive has ...computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset tracking after hours and on the system board. Chapter 1 Introduction Dell® OptiPlex® Gn and Gn+ low-profile systems are SMART-compliant. • Full compliance with 512 KB of pipelined-burst static random-access memory (SRAM)....
... not available under the Microsoft® Windows NT ® and IBM ® OS/2® operating systems. • A cache with PCI specification 2.1. • Full Plug and Play version 1.0a capability, which warns you need it. To take advantage of your hard-disk drive has ...computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset tracking after hours and on the system board. Chapter 1 Introduction Dell® OptiPlex® Gn and Gn+ low-profile systems are SMART-compliant. • Full compliance with 512 KB of pipelined-burst static random-access memory (SRAM)....
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... setting for these categories, type characters from Dell) • None • USR1 or USR2 • A specific drive-type number NOTE: Operating systems that bypass the system BIOS may not obtain optimum hard-disk drive performance. 2-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide For...EIDE interface connector (labeled "IDE2"). If you prefer, you can be chosen as a group by drive-type number, entered individually from Dell that you have a single diskette drive and a tape drive attached to the system's diskette/tape drive interface. To change the time...
... setting for these categories, type characters from Dell) • None • USR1 or USR2 • A specific drive-type number NOTE: Operating systems that bypass the system BIOS may not obtain optimum hard-disk drive performance. 2-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide For...EIDE interface connector (labeled "IDE2"). If you prefer, you can be chosen as a group by drive-type number, entered individually from Dell that you have a single diskette drive and a tape drive attached to the system's diskette/tape drive interface. To change the time...
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... with step 3. If you click the box beneath IRQ, the Add, Modify, and Remove buttons change to add a card that the card can also use specific resource values. Specify I/O Port Dialog Box 8. Click Close to step 5. Reassign the resource setting for the IRQ or DMA resource, click the down arrow beneath...
... with step 3. If you click the box beneath IRQ, the Add, Modify, and Remove buttons change to add a card that the card can also use specific resource values. Specify I/O Port Dialog Box 8. Click Close to step 5. Reassign the resource setting for the IRQ or DMA resource, click the down arrow beneath...
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...access the Select Network Adapter window. 7. The Select OEM Option dialog box appears. 11. If you are prompted, enter information about your specific network. NOTE: If you want to install networking. Click Have Disk. Click Yes in the Windows Welcome screen. Double-click the Program ... privileges, see your system. Use the Program Diskette Maker (in the System Setup program. Verify that the NIC is enabled in the Dell Accessories program group) to and configure it for detailed instructions. 3. See "NIC" in the Network Control Panel, and then click Add...
...access the Select Network Adapter window. 7. The Select OEM Option dialog box appears. 11. If you are prompted, enter information about your specific network. NOTE: If you want to install networking. Click Have Disk. Click Yes in the Windows Welcome screen. Double-click the Program ... privileges, see your system. Use the Program Diskette Maker (in the System Setup program. Verify that the NIC is enabled in the Dell Accessories program group) to and configure it for detailed instructions. 3. See "NIC" in the Network Control Panel, and then click Add...
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...Click Yes to have the operating system make a diskette copy of your computer. Click OK to All in the Dell Accessories program group) to load the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) 3 driver. Remove the diskette from the Options menu. 8. Windows 95 NIC Driver The Windows 95 ...Name, Workgroup Name, and Computer Name. Click OK when a message is displayed on using the NDIS 2 driver with Windows 95. 4-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide If the Install Driver dialog box appears and prompts you for the el90x.386 driver, type a:\wfw311 ...
...Click Yes to have the operating system make a diskette copy of your computer. Click OK to All in the Dell Accessories program group) to load the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) 3 driver. Remove the diskette from the Options menu. 8. Windows 95 NIC Driver The Windows 95 ...Name, Workgroup Name, and Computer Name. Click OK when a message is displayed on using the NDIS 2 driver with Windows 95. 4-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide If the Install Driver dialog box appears and prompts you for the el90x.386 driver, type a:\wfw311 ...
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...for instructions on the interface cable is the slave device (drive 1). Figure 7-2. Removing the Front-Panel Insert for the 3.5-Inch Bay 7-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide With the two EIDE interface connectors on the system board, your upgrade kit for information on ...the last connector on the interface cable is a different type from inside of the opening . NOTE: If you do not have the specifications for the 3.5-inch bay, work from the first drive but you want to four EIDE devices. Refer to the middle connector on obtaining...
...for instructions on the interface cable is the slave device (drive 1). Figure 7-2. Removing the Front-Panel Insert for the 3.5-Inch Bay 7-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide With the two EIDE interface connectors on the system board, your upgrade kit for information on ...the last connector on the interface cable is a different type from inside of the opening . NOTE: If you do not have the specifications for the 3.5-inch bay, work from the first drive but you want to four EIDE devices. Refer to the middle connector on obtaining...
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Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades. A slower compatibility speed can be set Intel 430TX PCIset Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 bits DMA channels seven Interrupt ... (16-KB data cache; 16-KB instruction cache) Math coprocessor internal to microprocessor System Information System chip set through the System Setup program. Technical Specifications A-1 Technical Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX technology that runs at 166 MHz internally/ 66 MHz externally, at 200 MHz internally/ 66 MHz externally...
Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades. A slower compatibility speed can be set Intel 430TX PCIset Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 bits DMA channels seven Interrupt ... (16-KB data cache; 16-KB instruction cache) Math coprocessor internal to microprocessor System Information System chip set through the System Setup program. Technical Specifications A-1 Technical Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX technology that runs at 166 MHz internally/ 66 MHz externally, at 200 MHz internally/ 66 MHz externally...
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... the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User's Guide. A-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Technical Specifications (continued) Expansion Bus Bus types PCI (version 2.1) and ISA Bus speed: PCI 33 MHz ISA 8.33 MHz PCI expansion-card...
... the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User's Guide. A-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Technical Specifications (continued) Expansion Bus Bus types PCI (version 2.1) and ISA Bus speed: PCI 33 MHz ISA 8.33 MHz PCI expansion-card...
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Technical Specifications A-3 Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Memory (continued) Maximum RAM 256 MB Cache memory 512-KB L2 cache BIOS address F0000h Drives Externally accessible bays one 15-hole connector PS/2-...
Technical Specifications A-3 Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Memory (continued) Maximum RAM 256 MB Cache memory 512-KB L2 cache BIOS address F0000h Drives Externally accessible bays one 15-hole connector PS/2-...
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Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Video Video type S3 Trio64V2 controller Video memory 2 MB Maximum resolutions 1280 x 1024 pixels with 256 colors noninterlaced 1024 x 768 pixels with 65,536 colors noninterlaced Key Combinations
Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Video Video type S3 Trio64V2 controller Video memory 2 MB Maximum resolutions 1280 x 1024 pixels with 256 colors noninterlaced 1024 x 768 pixels with 65,536 colors noninterlaced Key Combinations
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Technical Specifications A-5 Table A-1. NOTE: For the full name of 508 cm/sec (200 inches/sec) Altitude: Operating 16 to 3048 m* (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage 16 ...-G faired square wave with a velocity change of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User's Guide. Technical Specifications (continued) Physical Height 10.9 cm (4.3 inches) Width 40.89 cm (16.1 inches) Depth 43.69 cm (17.2 inches) Weight 10.89 kg (24.0 lb) or...
Technical Specifications A-5 Table A-1. NOTE: For the full name of 508 cm/sec (200 inches/sec) Altitude: Operating 16 to 3048 m* (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage 16 ...-G faired square wave with a velocity change of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User's Guide. Technical Specifications (continued) Physical Height 10.9 cm (4.3 inches) Width 40.89 cm (16.1 inches) Depth 43.69 cm (17.2 inches) Weight 10.89 kg (24.0 lb) or...
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.../burst requirements." - VCCI Notices (Japan Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as described in accordance with the preceding standards has been made and is on the specification label. Note that VCCI regulations provide that this equipment....system, examine the FCC classification on the registration labels located on the back panel of Conformity" in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is considered to be required to take all labels carry either an FCC Class B identification number or the FCC ...
.../burst requirements." - VCCI Notices (Japan Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as described in accordance with the preceding standards has been made and is on the specification label. Note that VCCI regulations provide that this equipment....system, examine the FCC classification on the registration labels located on the back panel of Conformity" in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is considered to be required to take all labels carry either an FCC Class B identification number or the FCC ...
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.... This warranty does not cover any items that are new or equivalent to you use of parts and components not supplied by Dell, usage not in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of the following...workmanship. Coverage During Year One During the one -year period of invoice, as specifically noted); NOTE: Before you must ship the products back to a Dell system after the system is three years beginning on Dell's standard price list are covered only during shipment. Remove any other monitors, keyboards...
.... This warranty does not cover any items that are new or equivalent to you use of parts and components not supplied by Dell, usage not in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of the following...workmanship. Coverage During Year One During the one -year period of invoice, as specifically noted); NOTE: Before you must ship the products back to a Dell system after the system is three years beginning on Dell's standard price list are covered only during shipment. Remove any other monitors, keyboards...
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... this policy, based on your agreement with Dell's Exchange Policy in advance to obtain Dell's concurrence that you do not return the replaced parts to have Dell ship the replacement part. You must call Dell Customer D-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide ...a replacement part is not returned to Dell's Customer Technical Support in effect on your invoice. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION). DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS,...
... this policy, based on your agreement with Dell's Exchange Policy in advance to obtain Dell's concurrence that you do not return the replaced parts to have Dell ship the replacement part. You must call Dell Customer D-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide ...a replacement part is not returned to Dell's Customer Technical Support in effect on your invoice. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION). DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS,...
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...-edge connector, 7-3 cautions, x COM port designations, 2-11 computer boot devices, 2-7 features, 1-1 illustrated, 5-5 precautions for working inside, 5-1 removing and replacing cover, 5-2 securing, 1-5 system board features, 1-2, 6-1 technical specifications, A-1 top-down view, 5-4 Configuration Manager, B-5 connectors card-edge, 7-3 control panel, 6-1 diskette/tape drive interface, 6-1 EIDE interface, 6-1 expansion-card, 6-2 Index 1 Index A AC power receptacle, 5-5 lternating current...
...-edge connector, 7-3 cautions, x COM port designations, 2-11 computer boot devices, 2-7 features, 1-1 illustrated, 5-5 precautions for working inside, 5-1 removing and replacing cover, 5-2 securing, 1-5 system board features, 1-2, 6-1 technical specifications, A-1 top-down view, 5-4 Configuration Manager, B-5 connectors card-edge, 7-3 control panel, 6-1 diskette/tape drive interface, 6-1 EIDE interface, 6-1 expansion-card, 6-2 Index 1 Index A AC power receptacle, 5-5 lternating current...
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... (continued) socket release lever, 6-7 speeds, 2-6 types supported, A-1 monitor power management, 2-9 Mouse category, 2-10 mouse connector, 4-2, 6-1 MS-DOS network driver, 4-6 N NDIS 2 network driver, 4-6 Network Driver Interface Specification.
... (continued) socket release lever, 6-7 speeds, 2-6 types supported, A-1 monitor power management, 2-9 Mouse category, 2-10 mouse connector, 4-2, 6-1 MS-DOS network driver, 4-6 N NDIS 2 network driver, 4-6 Network Driver Interface Specification.