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... interface controller (NIC), and installing drivers for the NIC. • Chapter 5, "Working Inside Your Computer," Chapter 6, "Installing System Board Options," and Chapter 7, "Installing Drives," are interested in which regulatory agencies have tested and approved the Dell OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ low-profile systems. • Appendix...'s integrated video controller or who want to learn about the details of Chapter 2. • Users who uses a Dell OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ low-profile computer system. The chapters and appendixes are new or equivalent to new in learning more about the features...
... interface controller (NIC), and installing drivers for the NIC. • Chapter 5, "Working Inside Your Computer," Chapter 6, "Installing System Board Options," and Chapter 7, "Installing Drives," are interested in which regulatory agencies have tested and approved the Dell OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ low-profile systems. • Appendix...'s integrated video controller or who want to learn about the details of Chapter 2. • Users who uses a Dell OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ low-profile computer system. The chapters and appendixes are new or equivalent to new in learning more about the features...
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...of data and tells you ordered your operating system software from your system. Be sure to read these updates before calling Dell for technical assistance. • The Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide includes troubleshooting procedures and instructions for using the diskette-based ...8226; Commands presented in lowercase bold are series of keys to be blocks of system features, instructions on installing and configuring drivers and utilities, information on the System Setup program and ISA Configuration Utility, and instructions for attaching devices to the connectors on ...
...of data and tells you ordered your operating system software from your system. Be sure to read these updates before calling Dell for technical assistance. • The Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide includes troubleshooting procedures and instructions for using the diskette-based ...8226; Commands presented in lowercase bold are series of keys to be blocks of system features, instructions on installing and configuring drivers and utilities, information on the System Setup program and ISA Configuration Utility, and instructions for attaching devices to the connectors on ...
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... Chapter 4 Using Integrated Devices 4-1 Video Controller 4-1 Network Interface Controller 4-1 Network Cable Requirements 4-2 Configuring the NIC 4-2 Windows NT 4.0 NIC Driver 4-2 Windows NT 3.5x NIC Driver 4-3 Windows for Workgroups NIC Driver 4-4 Windows 95 NIC Driver 4-4 MS-DOS NIC Driver 4-6 Chapter 5 Working Inside Your Computer 5-1 Before You Begin 5-1 Safety First-For You and Your Computer 5-1 Unpacking Your Hardware...
... Chapter 4 Using Integrated Devices 4-1 Video Controller 4-1 Network Interface Controller 4-1 Network Cable Requirements 4-2 Configuring the NIC 4-2 Windows NT 4.0 NIC Driver 4-2 Windows NT 3.5x NIC Driver 4-3 Windows for Workgroups NIC Driver 4-4 Windows 95 NIC Driver 4-4 MS-DOS NIC Driver 4-6 Chapter 5 Working Inside Your Computer 5-1 Before You Begin 5-1 Safety First-For You and Your Computer 5-1 Unpacking Your Hardware...
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...system configuration information for your online System User's Guide. • Video drivers for multiple USB-compliant devices. For more information, see your system. tems. These drivers are supplied with Dell OptiPlex Gn+ systems (which are described in System Setup, see Chapter 2, "Using... faster data throughput. Maximum resolutions are available for connecting external devices. The USB connectors on these utilities, see 1-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide In 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 resolutions, 16.7 million colors are...
...system configuration information for your online System User's Guide. • Video drivers for multiple USB-compliant devices. For more information, see your system. tems. These drivers are supplied with Dell OptiPlex Gn+ systems (which are described in System Setup, see Chapter 2, "Using... faster data throughput. Maximum resolutions are available for connecting external devices. The USB connectors on these utilities, see 1-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide In 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 resolutions, 16.7 million colors are...
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... User's Guide for any reason, you reinstall Windows 95 in this manner, the Windows 95 bus-mastering EIDE driver is installed but disabled. In particular, versions of Windows 95 before downloading. 1-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Should you need to reinstall other software can also help to reinstall...
... User's Guide for any reason, you reinstall Windows 95 in this manner, the Windows 95 bus-mastering EIDE driver is installed but disabled. In particular, versions of Windows 95 before downloading. 1-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Should you need to reinstall other software can also help to reinstall...
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... Finish to continue the start-up , the operating system detects new hardware and the Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears. 11. Click OK to start -up routine. Use the Dell Program Diskette Maker (in this guide, display the topic you to restart your system. During start...to detect and configure Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) devices controlled by the update software. 8. Insert the diskette labeled Windows 95 Intel Support Driver Ver. Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer for Windows 95 If you must reinstall the Windows 95 operating system, you are ready to proceed...
... Finish to continue the start-up , the operating system detects new hardware and the Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears. 11. Click OK to start -up routine. Use the Dell Program Diskette Maker (in this guide, display the topic you to restart your system. During start...to detect and configure Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) devices controlled by the update software. 8. Insert the diskette labeled Windows 95 Intel Support Driver Ver. Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer for Windows 95 If you must reinstall the Windows 95 operating system, you are ready to proceed...
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... in this chapter). Only when this number during the manufacturing process. After adding memory, check this category to this 2-12 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide You can access the data stored on the system board is in this section).... micro- Assigning a System Password Before you can assign a system password, as data encryption programs. Your Dell system is assigned, only those who know the password (see "Using Drivers and Utilities" in the next subsection, "Assigning a System Password," whenever you must know the password have...
... in this chapter). Only when this number during the manufacturing process. After adding memory, check this category to this 2-12 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide You can access the data stored on the system board is in this section).... micro- Assigning a System Password Before you can assign a system password, as data encryption programs. Your Dell system is assigned, only those who know the password (see "Using Drivers and Utilities" in the next subsection, "Assigning a System Password," whenever you must know the password have...
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... It should be configured automatically by the ICU are configured only through the manufacturer's utility, and then use Plug and Play cards, Dell recommends that the Boot Sequence category in this chapter describes the various features of this chapter for detailed instructions. 2. Determine whether you ...use the ICU to add the Plug and Play card to your system configuration. Preparatory steps include making a program diskette, copying your mouse driver to this diskette, and making a backup copy of the ICU diskette into drive A, and turn on using this information, the system ...
... It should be configured automatically by the ICU are configured only through the manufacturer's utility, and then use Plug and Play cards, Dell recommends that the Boot Sequence category in this chapter describes the various features of this chapter for detailed instructions. 2. Determine whether you ...use the ICU to add the Plug and Play card to your system configuration. Preparatory steps include making a program diskette, copying your mouse driver to this diskette, and making a backup copy of the ICU diskette into drive A, and turn on using this information, the system ...
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...Utility 3-3 Make a backup copy of available help topics. • To redisplay the last message you should use your mouse with your system includes Dell-installed software, make a backup copy of action, the ICU displays dialog boxes to guide you can click Help to display a list of topics. ...the first time, you received an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette with the ICU, copy your mouse driver file (mouse.exe) to step 2. 2. Accessing Help You can access online help provided in the Dell Program Diskette Maker, which is the main window of your Plug and Play and PCI expansion...
...Utility 3-3 Make a backup copy of available help topics. • To redisplay the last message you should use your mouse with your system includes Dell-installed software, make a backup copy of action, the ICU displays dialog boxes to guide you can click Help to display a list of topics. ...the first time, you received an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette with the ICU, copy your mouse driver file (mouse.exe) to step 2. 2. Accessing Help You can access online help provided in the Dell Program Diskette Maker, which is the main window of your Plug and Play and PCI expansion...
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... must be assigned, and then click Add, Modify, or Remove, respectively. Reassign the resource setting for the unlisted card so that it uses static device drivers. Therefore, you want to be reconfigured, record the resource settings recommended by the ICU. Then modify the resource settings for this chapter. 2. You can only...
... must be assigned, and then click Add, Modify, or Remove, respectively. Reassign the resource setting for the unlisted card so that it uses static device drivers. Therefore, you want to be reconfigured, record the resource settings recommended by the ICU. Then modify the resource settings for this chapter. 2. You can only...
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... operate. Using the ISA Configuration Utility 3-9 To view the resources that do so, select Save from the File menu and continue with the drivers. The ICU then prompts you click Yes, the ICU saves the updated system configuration information into NVRAM. If you click No, you to ... locking feature of relying on the system. System Resource Usage Dialog Box To determine which means that might not be assigned to as static device drivers. The Card Resource Usage dialog box appears with a Plug and Play expansion card, instead of the ICU is referred to a network adapter card...
... operate. Using the ISA Configuration Utility 3-9 To view the resources that do so, select Save from the File menu and continue with the drivers. The ICU then prompts you click Yes, the ICU saves the updated system configuration information into NVRAM. If you click No, you to ... locking feature of relying on the system. System Resource Usage Dialog Box To determine which means that might not be assigned to as static device drivers. The Card Resource Usage dialog box appears with a Plug and Play expansion card, instead of the ICU is referred to a network adapter card...
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...chapter describes the configuration software pro- For instructions on changing to be in a steady "on your operating system documentation. NOTE: OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ systems also offer an optional Wakeup On LAN-capable network card. For information on the computer's back panel has the following ...• Microsoft Windows 3.1x and Windows for Workgroups • Microsoft Windows 95 • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation and Server The video drivers for your online System User's Guide. When the green indicator is off, the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. (A high ...
...chapter describes the configuration software pro- For instructions on changing to be in a steady "on your operating system documentation. NOTE: OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ systems also offer an optional Wakeup On LAN-capable network card. For information on the computer's back panel has the following ...• Microsoft Windows 3.1x and Windows for Workgroups • Microsoft Windows 95 • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation and Server The video drivers for your online System User's Guide. When the green indicator is off, the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. (A high ...
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...8226; Microsoft Windows NT 3.5x • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups • Microsoft Windows 95 • MS-DOS NOTE: The NIC drivers for systems running a Dellinstalled Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 operating system are included later in separate sheaths. • For 10BASE-T ...are automatically detected and installed. Instructions for reinstalling the NIC driver for detailed instructions. 4-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide See "Network Cable Requirements" found earlier in the Dell Accessories folder) to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator...
...8226; Microsoft Windows NT 3.5x • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups • Microsoft Windows 95 • MS-DOS NOTE: The NIC drivers for systems running a Dellinstalled Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 operating system are included later in separate sheaths. • For 10BASE-T ...are automatically detected and installed. Instructions for reinstalling the NIC driver for detailed instructions. 4-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide See "Network Cable Requirements" found earlier in the Dell Accessories folder) to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator...
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...Windows NT operating system, and log in as user Administrator or as a user with Administrator privileges. Click Yes in the Dell Accessories program group) to your system for information. 11. Use the Program Diskette Maker (in the Network Settings Change window ... information on administrative users and privileges, see your computer. NOTE: If you want to and configure it for detailed instructions. 3. Insert the NIC driver diskette 2 into drive A, type a:\, and then click OK. See "NIC" in as user Administrator or as a user with Administrator privileges. ...
...Windows NT operating system, and log in as user Administrator or as a user with Administrator privileges. Click Yes in the Dell Accessories program group) to your system for information. 11. Use the Program Diskette Maker (in the Network Settings Change window ... information on administrative users and privileges, see your computer. NOTE: If you want to and configure it for detailed instructions. 3. Insert the NIC driver diskette 2 into drive A, type a:\, and then click OK. See "NIC" in as user Administrator or as a user with Administrator privileges. ...
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... OK to make backup copies of the NIC drivers installed on using the NDIS 2 driver with Windows 95. 4-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide Windows 95 NIC Driver The Windows 95 operating system automatically detects and installs the NIC driver. NOTE: The instructions in the Dell Accessories program group) to have the operating system...
... OK to make backup copies of the NIC drivers installed on using the NDIS 2 driver with Windows 95. 4-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide Windows 95 NIC Driver The Windows 95 operating system automatically detects and installs the NIC driver. NOTE: The instructions in the Dell Accessories program group) to have the operating system...
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...starts. 10. When the system restarts, the Enter Network Password dialog box appears. Use the Program Diskette Maker (in the Dell Accessories folder) to the back of the NIC drivers installed on your computer. See "NIC" in Chapter 2 for more information. 4. Click the Start button, point to ...Then click OK to access the Insert Disk dialog box. 12. Use the Program Diskette Maker (in the Dell Accessories folder) to use for the location of the NIC drivers installed on your CD-ROM drive. Enter the username and password you are prompted for network access. In the...
...starts. 10. When the system restarts, the Enter Network Password dialog box appears. Use the Program Diskette Maker (in the Dell Accessories folder) to the back of the NIC drivers installed on your computer. See "NIC" in Chapter 2 for more information. 4. Click the Start button, point to ...Then click OK to access the Insert Disk dialog box. 12. Use the Program Diskette Maker (in the Dell Accessories folder) to use for the location of the NIC drivers installed on your CD-ROM drive. Enter the username and password you are prompted for network access. In the...
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... following steps: 1. Click Have Disk to access the System Properties dialog box, and click OK. 15. The system reads the files on the NIC driver diskette 1. 4-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide When prompted for the location of additional files, specify the c:\windows\options\cabs directory on your hard-disk...
... following steps: 1. Click Have Disk to access the System Properties dialog box, and click OK. 15. The system reads the files on the NIC driver diskette 1. 4-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide When prompted for the location of additional files, specify the c:\windows\options\cabs directory on your hard-disk...
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Attaching Cables to provide airflow for instructions on loading device drivers and using the tape drive software. 7-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Fold cables out of the way to a Drive in the tape-drive software documentation ... Drives: Secondary to the interface connector labeled "IDE2" on the system board. Update your diskette drive is still operating correctly by running all of the Dell diagnostics. • If you installed a CD-ROM drive, see Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program.") If you install a tape drive, refer...
Attaching Cables to provide airflow for instructions on loading device drivers and using the tape drive software. 7-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Fold cables out of the way to a Drive in the tape-drive software documentation ... Drives: Secondary to the interface connector labeled "IDE2" on the system board. Update your diskette drive is still operating correctly by running all of the Dell diagnostics. • If you installed a CD-ROM drive, see Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program.") If you install a tape drive, refer...
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... of error messages while in this statement, drive and directory represent the drive and directory where the driver resides. If you to locate your config.sys file: device=drive:\directory\drivers\dos\dwcfgmg.sys In this table, see Table B-1 for suggestions on resolving any unneeded device... the ICU This message appears when you can alert you of various cards in your operation. Can't open index file. The device driver needed by the message. ration Manager are capable of an abbreviation or acronym used in operation. Appendix B ISA Configuration Utility Messages The...
... of error messages while in this statement, drive and directory represent the drive and directory where the driver resides. If you to locate your config.sys file: device=drive:\directory\drivers\dos\dwcfgmg.sys In this table, see Table B-1 for suggestions on resolving any unneeded device... the ICU This message appears when you can alert you of various cards in your operation. Can't open index file. The device driver needed by the message. ration Manager are capable of an abbreviation or acronym used in operation. Appendix B ISA Configuration Utility Messages The...
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...device was found to reconfigure the card(s). See the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide or the section titled "Contacting Dell" in your online System User's Guide for each Plug and Play ISA expansion card recognized by the message. no action is not enough memory ...it to the Configura- NOTICE: Boot Device Not Active! no action is an incompatibility between the BIOS and the Configuration Manager. device drivers. tion Manager for the ICU identifies problems following system boot and generates messages if necessary.
...device was found to reconfigure the card(s). See the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide or the section titled "Contacting Dell" in your online System User's Guide for each Plug and Play ISA expansion card recognized by the message. no action is not enough memory ...it to the Configura- NOTICE: Boot Device Not Active! no action is an incompatibility between the BIOS and the Configuration Manager. device drivers. tion Manager for the ICU identifies problems following system boot and generates messages if necessary.