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... after hours and on from a server management console. NOTE: The key combination is recommended. NOTE: The system's BIOS resides in the system's basic input/output system (BIOS) allows you must have a SMART-compliant hard-disk drive in -line memory modules (DIMMs). To take advantage of...of your initial requirements and then add Dell-supported upgrades as necessary. parity extended-data out (EDO) dual in your hard-disk drive has become unreliable. The use of expansion cards. All hard-disk drives shipped with OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ systems are high-speed, expandable personal...
... after hours and on from a server management console. NOTE: The key combination is recommended. NOTE: The system's BIOS resides in the system's basic input/output system (BIOS) allows you must have a SMART-compliant hard-disk drive in -line memory modules (DIMMs). To take advantage of...of your initial requirements and then add Dell-supported upgrades as necessary. parity extended-data out (EDO) dual in your hard-disk drive has become unreliable. The use of expansion cards. All hard-disk drives shipped with OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ systems are high-speed, expandable personal...
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...Dell Diagnostics" in the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) support, which enables the management of your system. If your system has a Dell...Dell Inspector provides information you may need if you call Dell...Dell Inspector Help icon in the Dell Accessories folder or program group. • The Dell...Dell Inspector program is a DMI browser that allows you install hardware or software in a Dell...online System User's Guide. • Dell Diagnostics for a conflict-free configuration....Dell Accessories program group or folder. After resources have been assigned ...
...Dell Diagnostics" in the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) support, which enables the management of your system. If your system has a Dell...Dell Inspector provides information you may need if you call Dell...Dell Inspector Help icon in the Dell Accessories folder or program group. • The Dell...Dell Inspector program is a DMI browser that allows you install hardware or software in a Dell...online System User's Guide. • Dell Diagnostics for a conflict-free configuration....Dell Accessories program group or folder. After resources have been assigned ...
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...made . See Table 2-2 for the category with a currently highlighted field. • System data The box in the Device List screen. 2-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide System-Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action Moves to its previous state-the boot routine. Exits the System ...without rebooting the system and returns the system to the next field. revision number of the basic input/output system (BIOS). • Configuration options The box on the left half of both screens lists the categories that appear bright on the screen.
...made . See Table 2-2 for the category with a currently highlighted field. • System data The box in the Device List screen. 2-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide System-Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action Moves to its previous state-the boot routine. Exits the System ...without rebooting the system and returns the system to the next field. revision number of the basic input/output system (BIOS). • Configuration options The box on the left half of both screens lists the categories that appear bright on the screen.
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... 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, 1997 Diskette Drive...for the internal clock/ calendar. Changes take effect immediately. 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:...
... 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, 1997 Diskette Drive...for the internal clock/ calendar. Changes take effect immediately. 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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...installed in the bottom externally accessible drive bay that you can be chosen as a group by drive-type number, entered individually from Dell) • None • USR1 or USR2 • A specific drive-type number NOTE: Operating systems that use the built-in...the computer's internal clock. To choose a setting for these categories, type characters from Dell 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 Secondary identifies drives connected to decrease the number...
...installed in the bottom externally accessible drive bay that you can be chosen as a group by drive-type number, entered individually from Dell) • None • USR1 or USR2 • A specific drive-type number NOTE: Operating systems that use the built-in...the computer's internal clock. To choose a setting for these categories, type characters from Dell 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 Secondary identifies drives connected to decrease the number...
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... Controller Priority The Boot Device Priority category lists all available boot devices on ) that are controlled by loading into an operational state by the system BIOS and any Plug and Play network adapters installed in the system. Using the System Setup Program 2-7 Hard Disk Only Selecting Hard Disk Only causes the...
... Controller Priority The Boot Device Priority category lists all available boot devices on ) that are controlled by loading into an operational state by the system BIOS and any Plug and Play network adapters installed in the system. Using the System Setup Program 2-7 Hard Disk Only Selecting Hard Disk Only causes the...
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... menu, the displayed order becomes the boot selection. The Device Controller Priority category lists the system BIOS controller and any boot devices that may be bootable. 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...
... menu, the displayed order becomes the boot selection. The Device Controller Priority category lists the system BIOS controller and any boot devices that may be bootable. 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...
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... assigning resources to Plug and Play expansion cards and PCI expansion cards. These cards should not be configured automatically by the BIOS. Use the Dell Program Diskette Maker (located in this diskette image. Determine whether you are using the Device Manager to manage resources and resolve...ICU. they are configured only through the manufacturer's utility, and then use Plug and Play cards, Dell recommends that the Boot Sequence category in the basic input/output system (BIOS). On systems with Windows NT. If you need to run the ICU. When the utility has finished...
... assigning resources to Plug and Play expansion cards and PCI expansion cards. These cards should not be configured automatically by the BIOS. Use the Dell Program Diskette Maker (located in this diskette image. Determine whether you are using the Device Manager to manage resources and resolve...ICU. they are configured only through the manufacturer's utility, and then use Plug and Play cards, Dell recommends that the Boot Sequence category in the basic input/output system (BIOS). On systems with Windows NT. If you need to run the ICU. When the utility has finished...
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... online System User's Guide. jumpered unjumpered Working Inside Your Computer 5-7 otherwise, the system will operate at an undetermined speed. Jumper 133* 166* 200* 233* PSWD BIOS Setting Table 5-1. NOTE: For the full name of the speed jumper pins must have a jumper plug installed;
... online System User's Guide. jumpered unjumpered Working Inside Your Computer 5-7 otherwise, the system will operate at an undetermined speed. Jumper 133* 166* 200* 233* PSWD BIOS Setting Table 5-1. NOTE: For the full name of the speed jumper pins must have a jumper plug installed;
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... speed can be set Intel 430TX PCIset Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 bits DMA channels seven Interrupt levels 15 System BIOS chip 2 Mb NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online ...MHz externally, at 200 MHz internally/ 66 MHz externally, or at 233 MHz internally/66 MHz externally. Technical Specifications A-1 Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades. Internal cache 32 KB (16-KB data cache; 16-KB instruction cache) Math coprocessor internal to microprocessor System Information System chip set ...
... speed can be set Intel 430TX PCIset Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 bits DMA channels seven Interrupt levels 15 System BIOS chip 2 Mb NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online ...MHz externally, at 200 MHz internally/ 66 MHz externally, or at 233 MHz internally/66 MHz externally. Technical Specifications A-1 Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades. Internal cache 32 KB (16-KB data cache; 16-KB instruction cache) Math coprocessor internal to microprocessor System Information System chip set ...
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... 5.25-inch bay for diskette, tape, or CD-ROM drive; 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-style keyboard 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2-compatible mouse 6-pin mini-DIN USB two USB...
... 5.25-inch bay for diskette, tape, or CD-ROM drive; 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-style keyboard 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2-compatible mouse 6-pin mini-DIN USB two USB...
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...There is required. 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 the ICU identifies problems following system boot and generates messages if necessary. This ...=Card Select Number. The Configuration Manager automatically configures and activates the device. Reboot the system to be inactive. ERROR: Fatal BIOS error Internal Error Code. Table B-2. Status message; Configuration Manager Messages The Configuration Manager for instructions on resolving any problems indicated...
...There is required. 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 the ICU identifies problems following system boot and generates messages if necessary. This ...=Card Select Number. The Configuration Manager automatically configures and activates the device. Reboot the system to be inactive. ERROR: Fatal BIOS error Internal Error Code. Table B-2. Status message; Configuration Manager Messages The Configuration Manager for instructions on resolving any problems indicated...
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... category, 2-12 assistance technical, 1-7 Auto Power On category, 2-9 autoconfiguration serial ports, 2-11 B basic input/output system. Index A AC power receptacle, 5-5 lternating current. See BIOS battery replacing, 6-9 socket, location, 6-1 BIOS revision number, 2-2 Boot Device Priority category, 2-7 Boot Sequence category, 2-7 booting the computer system, 2-7 C cables connector types, 7-3 DC power, 5-4, 7-3 drive interface cables, 5-4 card-edge...
... category, 2-12 assistance technical, 1-7 Auto Power On category, 2-9 autoconfiguration serial ports, 2-11 B basic input/output system. Index A AC power receptacle, 5-5 lternating current. See BIOS battery replacing, 6-9 socket, location, 6-1 BIOS revision number, 2-2 Boot Device Priority category, 2-7 Boot Sequence category, 2-7 booting the computer system, 2-7 C cables connector types, 7-3 DC power, 5-4, 7-3 drive interface cables, 5-4 card-edge...
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... cards, 6-2 microprocessor, 6-6 system battery, 6-9 integrated devices, 4-1 interface cables about, 5-4 connectors, 6-1, 7-3 ISA Configuration Utility about , 5-4 BIOS jumper, 5-7 location, 5-6 PSWD jumper, 2-15, 5-7 settings, 5-7 speed jumpers, 5-7, 6-9 K key combinations ISA Configuration Utility, 3-4 System Setup program, 2-2, 2-7 keyboard connector, 4-2, 6-1 Keyboard Errors category, 2-6 4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide See ICU ISA expansion cards See also...
... cards, 6-2 microprocessor, 6-6 system battery, 6-9 integrated devices, 4-1 interface cables about, 5-4 connectors, 6-1, 7-3 ISA Configuration Utility about , 5-4 BIOS jumper, 5-7 location, 5-6 PSWD jumper, 2-15, 5-7 settings, 5-7 speed jumpers, 5-7, 6-9 K key combinations ISA Configuration Utility, 3-4 System Setup program, 2-2, 2-7 keyboard connector, 4-2, 6-1 Keyboard Errors category, 2-6 4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide See ICU ISA expansion cards See also...
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... or incomplete password, 2-13 risk of not using password, 2-12 using to secure your system, 2-13 viewing current status, 2-6 System Password category, 2-6 System Setup program BIOS version, 2-2 categories, 2-4 copying or printing screen information, 2-1 entering, 2-1 error messages, 2-16 help messages, 2-2 key functions, 2-2 screens, 2-1, 2-3 setup password feature, 2-14 system configuration information, 2-1 system password...
... or incomplete password, 2-13 risk of not using password, 2-12 using to secure your system, 2-13 viewing current status, 2-6 System Password category, 2-6 System Setup program BIOS version, 2-2 categories, 2-4 copying or printing screen information, 2-1 entering, 2-1 error messages, 2-16 help messages, 2-2 key functions, 2-2 screens, 2-1, 2-3 setup password feature, 2-14 system configuration information, 2-1 system password...
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...precedes the Index. See "Troubleshooting the Diskette/Tape Drive Subsystem" in Chapter 6. System Messages Message Cause Action Address mark not found The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector. Attachment failed to respond The diskette drive or hard-disk drive...system messages produced by the message. If you have received, read the following sections. To determine what type of message you have a Dell PowerEdge® system, refer to them. NOTE: For the full name of identifying problems and alerting you to the chapter titled "Messages ...
...precedes the Index. See "Troubleshooting the Diskette/Tape Drive Subsystem" in Chapter 6. System Messages Message Cause Action Address mark not found The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector. Attachment failed to respond The diskette drive or hard-disk drive...system messages produced by the message. If you have received, read the following sections. To determine what type of message you have a Dell PowerEdge® system, refer to them. NOTE: For the full name of identifying problems and alerting you to the chapter titled "Messages ...
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...that the temperature probe(s) are overheated. At system start -up the meaning of beeps that one beep, followed by looking up , the BIOS has detected that identify the problem. NOTE: The Pentium® Pro microprocessor has a built-in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). Warning... if the microprocessor exceeds its rated temperature. At system start -up in Chapter 6. Messages and Codes 2-9 You can continue to use the Dell Diagnostics to resolve the problem by a second beep, and then a burst of the Diagnostics Checklist found in Chapter 7, "Getting Help," and...
...that the temperature probe(s) are overheated. At system start -up the meaning of beeps that one beep, followed by looking up , the BIOS has detected that identify the problem. NOTE: The Pentium® Pro microprocessor has a built-in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). Warning... if the microprocessor exceeds its rated temperature. At system start -up in Chapter 6. Messages and Codes 2-9 You can continue to use the Dell Diagnostics to resolve the problem by a second beep, and then a burst of the Diagnostics Checklist found in Chapter 7, "Getting Help," and...
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..., see the abbreviation and acronym list that precedes the Index. 2-10 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure Run the System Set Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 1-2-1 Programmable interval timer Run the System Set Test Group in the...
..., see the abbreviation and acronym list that precedes the Index. 2-10 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure Run the System Set Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 1-2-1 Programmable interval timer Run the System Set Test Group in the...
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... Test Group in Chapter 6. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-2-2 Pentium speed determination failure Run the System Set Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-2-1 BIOS shadowing failure Run the System Set Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-1-3 Keyboard controller failure Run the System Set...
... Test Group in Chapter 6. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-2-2 Pentium speed determination failure Run the System Set Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-2-1 BIOS shadowing failure Run the System Set Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-1-3 Keyboard controller failure Run the System Set...
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...tests of the microprocessor, the video controller, the keyboard controller, and other key components • Basic input/output system (BIOS) configuration information temporarily saved in the System Configuration area on your screen should reflect the hardware configuration of your computer. ...as LPT1, which is listed as a parallel port. The following sources supply this configuration information for incoming information. Dell Computer Corporation Dell System Diagnostics Version X.XX Available Test Groups RAM System Set Video Keyboard Mouse Diskette Drives Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI...
...tests of the microprocessor, the video controller, the keyboard controller, and other key components • Basic input/output system (BIOS) configuration information temporarily saved in the System Configuration area on your screen should reflect the hardware configuration of your computer. ...as LPT1, which is listed as a parallel port. The following sources supply this configuration information for incoming information. Dell Computer Corporation Dell System Diagnostics Version X.XX Available Test Groups RAM System Set Video Keyboard Mouse Diskette Drives Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI...