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...and experienced computer users who are interested in learning more about the details of the system's integrated video controller or who uses a Dell OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ low-profile computer system. Preface About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who want to connect their computers. Warranty and... Appendix C, "Regulatory Notices," is intended primarily as reference material for users 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...
...and experienced computer users who are interested in learning more about the details of the system's integrated video controller or who uses a Dell OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ low-profile computer system. Preface About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who want to connect their computers. Warranty and... Appendix C, "Regulatory Notices," is intended primarily as reference material for users 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...
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... has a 16-kilobyte (KB) internal data cache and a 16-KB internal instruction cache, an internal math coprocessor, and other configuration tasks. 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). NOTE: The key combination...
... has a 16-kilobyte (KB) internal data cache and a 16-KB internal instruction cache, an internal math coprocessor, and other configuration tasks. 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). NOTE: The key combination...
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...for diskette drives, and automatic display of video memory. tems. These drivers are 1280 x 1024 pixels with 256 colors noninterlaced and 1024 x 768 pixels with Dell OptiPlex Gn+ systems (which can be connected and disconnected while the system is at a minimum. In 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 resolutions, 16.7 million ...resolutions are supplied with 65,536 colors noninterlaced. For more information, see your monitor's resolution capabilities. For more information on these utilities, see 1-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide
...for diskette drives, and automatic display of video memory. tems. These drivers are 1280 x 1024 pixels with 256 colors noninterlaced and 1024 x 768 pixels with Dell OptiPlex Gn+ systems (which can be connected and disconnected while the system is at a minimum. In 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 resolutions, 16.7 million ...resolutions are supplied with 65,536 colors noninterlaced. For more information, see your monitor's resolution capabilities. For more information on these utilities, see 1-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide
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...the computer to reclaim space on making program diskette sets, see the online help provided in the Dell Accessories program group or folder. Dell Inspector Program If you ordered Dell-installed software with a minimum of system disruption, it a mini tower (vertical) orientation. A ... programs, Dell provides a menu that correspond to reinstall or reconfigure the software. Using the Optional Floor Stand An optional floor stand is available in the Dell Program Diskette Maker, which is available for your computer and connect the back panel cables. 1-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-...
...the computer to reclaim space on making program diskette sets, see the online help provided in the Dell Accessories program group or folder. Dell Inspector Program If you ordered Dell-installed software with a minimum of system disruption, it a mini tower (vertical) orientation. A ... programs, Dell provides a menu that correspond to reinstall or reconfigure the software. Using the Optional Floor Stand An optional floor stand is available in the Dell Program Diskette Maker, which is available for your computer and connect the back panel cables. 1-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-...
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...are unable to reinstall Windows 95 for any reason, you reinstall Windows 95 in use of Windows 95 before downloading. 1-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide You may increase the system's power consumption beyond the limits set forth by the... and on your server before 4.00.950 B do not contain bus-mastering EIDE support. Reinstalling Windows 95 Dell configured your online System User's Guide for the OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ system on your original configuration complied with a minimum of time- To ensure that , if necessary, the...
...are unable to reinstall Windows 95 for any reason, you reinstall Windows 95 in use of Windows 95 before downloading. 1-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide You may increase the system's power consumption beyond the limits set forth by the... and on your server before 4.00.950 B do not contain bus-mastering EIDE support. Reinstalling Windows 95 Dell configured your online System User's Guide for the OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ system on your original configuration complied with a minimum of time- To ensure that , if necessary, the...
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... the screen. Using the System Setup Program Table 2-1 lists the keys you use in a field. Scrolls through the options in the Device List screen. 2-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide or Moves to Device List. Fields beside the categories contain options or values. You can change information on...
... the screen. Using the System Setup Program Table 2-1 lists the keys you use in a field. Scrolls through the options in the Device List screen. 2-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide or Moves to Device List. Fields beside the categories contain options or values. You can change information on...
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...Shift-Tab change fields change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot key functions system data Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) Page 2 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) System OptiPlex Gn+ 5233L EM Setup BIOS Version: XXX Time: 13:17:02 Date: Tue August 26, ... 24-hour format (hours:minutes: seconds) for the internal clock/ calendar. configuration options title box help Page 1 of 2 System OptiPlex Gn+ 5233L EM Setup BIOS Version: XXX Keyboard Errors: Report System Password: Not Enabled Password Status: Unlocked Boot Sequence Diskette First Setup Password...
...Shift-Tab change fields change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot key functions system data Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) Page 2 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) System OptiPlex Gn+ 5233L EM Setup BIOS Version: XXX Time: 13:17:02 Date: Tue August 26, ... 24-hour format (hours:minutes: seconds) for the internal clock/ calendar. configuration options title box help Page 1 of 2 System OptiPlex Gn+ 5233L EM Setup BIOS Version: XXX Keyboard Errors: Report System Password: Not Enabled Password Status: Unlocked Boot Sequence Diskette First Setup Password...
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...8226; 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 To choose a setting for EIDE CD-ROM and EIDE tape drives. or right-arrow key... Auto (use this setting for all devices from the keyboard or use the secondary EIDE interface connector for these categories, type characters from Dell that follow (month, day-of-month, and year). Drives: Primary and Secondary Primary identifies drives attached to decrease the number. For ...
...8226; 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 To choose a setting for EIDE CD-ROM and EIDE tape drives. or right-arrow key... Auto (use this setting for all devices from the keyboard or use the secondary EIDE interface connector for these categories, type characters from Dell that follow (month, day-of-month, and year). Drives: Primary and Secondary Primary identifies drives attached to decrease the number. For ...
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... of keys on 101- The options for instructions on the system board, whereas the base memory from being changed through the System Password category. 2-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide To unlock the system password, you must first assign a setup password and then change the Password Status category...
... of keys on 101- The options for instructions on the system board, whereas the base memory from being changed through the System Password category. 2-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide To unlock the system password, you must first assign a setup password and then change the Password Status category...
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... order of the devices listed under the Device Controller Priority category and then the order of devices under Boot Device Priority. Device List Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) System OptiPlex Gn+ 5233L EM Setup BIOS Version: XXX Boot Device Priority: LANDesk Service Agent for 3C90X Diskette drive A Hard drive C: CD-ROM device Exclude... Tag: XXXXX Asset Tag: XXXXX Ctrl-Del original list Ctrl , move item Ctrl return Ctrl-Ins move to other list Figure 2-2. Sample Device List Screen 2-8 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide
... order of the devices listed under the Device Controller Priority category and then the order of devices under Boot Device Priority. Device List Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) System OptiPlex Gn+ 5233L EM Setup BIOS Version: XXX Boot Device Priority: LANDesk Service Agent for 3C90X Diskette drive A Hard drive C: CD-ROM device Exclude... Tag: XXXXX Asset Tag: XXXXX Ctrl-Del original list Ctrl , move item Ctrl return Ctrl-Ins move to other list Figure 2-2. Sample Device List Screen 2-8 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide
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... On LAN-capable network card is required to use interrupt request (IRQ) 12. These categories can return full power to disable the port. 2-10 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide To define these stages for Serial Port 2), or to Off to the monitor in one of system inactivity...
... On LAN-capable network card is required to use interrupt request (IRQ) 12. These categories can return full power to disable the port. 2-10 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide To define these stages for Serial Port 2), or to Off to the monitor in one of system inactivity...
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...can disable the password by changing a jumper setting, anyone can assign a system password, as data encryption programs. Your Dell system is recognized by Dell during technical assistance or service calls. Using the System Password Feature CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of ...either of these values is assigned, only those who know the password (see "Using Drivers and Utilities" in this 2-12 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide You cannot change an existing system password, you must know the password have full ...
...can disable the password by changing a jumper setting, anyone can assign a system password, as data encryption programs. Your Dell system is recognized by Dell during technical assistance or service calls. Using the System Password Feature CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of ...either of these values is assigned, only those who know the password (see "Using Drivers and Utilities" in this 2-12 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide You cannot change an existing system password, you must know the password have full ...
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...instructions on , the previous message is displayed each time an incorrect or incomplete system password is illegal for the setup password. 2-14 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide When prompted, type in this section. or right-arrow key. If a character is ... program and verify that you verify the password, the Setup Password setting changes to Enabled. Using the Setup Password Feature Your Dell system is a concern, you to enter and verify the password. Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password To delete or change...
...instructions on , the previous message is displayed each time an incorrect or incomplete system password is illegal for the setup password. 2-14 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide When prompted, type in this section. or right-arrow key. If a character is ... program and verify that you verify the password, the Setup Password setting changes to Enabled. Using the Setup Password Feature Your Dell system is a concern, you to enter and verify the password. Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password To delete or change...
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... a new system and/or setup password. In that case, you do not need to refer to run the System Setup program, press the key. 2-16 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide 8. If you boot the system after a memory upgrade. To assign a new setup password, see "Assigning a System Password...
... a new system and/or setup password. In that case, you do not need to refer to run the System Setup program, press the key. 2-16 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide 8. If you boot the system after a memory upgrade. To assign a new setup password, see "Assigning a System Password...
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...'s Guide or "Removing a Card" found later in this chapter for the various card categories. About the ICU Before your computer. 3-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide See your online System User's Guide or "Saving the System Configuration" and "Exiting From the ICU... and Play ISA expansion cards, you add or remove a non-Plug and Play ISA expansion card, use the same resources (such as Dell's TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS). The ICU can make an ICU diskette) is located in the list of cards provided for detailed instructions...
...'s Guide or "Removing a Card" found later in this chapter for the various card categories. About the ICU Before your computer. 3-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide See your online System User's Guide or "Saving the System Configuration" and "Exiting From the ICU... and Play ISA expansion cards, you add or remove a non-Plug and Play ISA expansion card, use the same resources (such as Dell's TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS). The ICU can make an ICU diskette) is located in the list of cards provided for detailed instructions...
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... Card" found earlier in step 2, click OK. ICU Window You can use the keys shown in Table 3-1. when you clicked Add in this procedure. 3-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Highlights an item in its name; Use the following procedure to another. From the ICU window, click Add...
... Card" found earlier in step 2, click OK. ICU Window You can use the keys shown in Table 3-1. when you clicked Add in this procedure. 3-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Highlights an item in its name; Use the following procedure to another. From the ICU window, click Add...
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... Box If you clicked Add in hexadecimal format using the two fields provided by the utility and click OK. Figure 3-8. Figure 3-9 shows the two fields. 3-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Figure 3-7 shows the Configure Unlisted Card dialog box with the ICU, perform the following steps: 1. 10. A dialog...
... Box If you clicked Add in hexadecimal format using the two fields provided by the utility and click OK. Figure 3-8. Figure 3-9 shows the two fields. 3-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Figure 3-7 shows the Configure Unlisted Card dialog box with the ICU, perform the following steps: 1. 10. A dialog...
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... resource value to the card and remove its default settings and must be shared with another card using the two fields provided by the system. 3-8 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide If the card must be reconfigured. 7. Reassign the resource setting for your system. Select Remove Card from...
... resource value to the card and remove its default settings and must be shared with another card using the two fields provided by the system. 3-8 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide If the card must be reconfigured. 7. Reassign the resource setting for your system. Select Remove Card from...
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... on the Configuration Settings dialog box, if necessary. From the Card Configuration dialog box, select the function you have finished making your selections. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Select Lock Resources. A check mark next to Locking Enabled signifies that you want to lock or unlock. 11...
... on the Configuration Settings dialog box, if necessary. From the Card Configuration dialog box, select the function you have finished making your selections. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Select Lock Resources. A check mark next to Locking Enabled signifies that you want to lock or unlock. 11...