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...cards, or drives. • Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," is intended for anyone who uses a Dell OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ low-profile computer system. Warranty and Return Policy Information Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance ... practices. The chapters and appendixes 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...
...cards, or drives. • Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," is intended for anyone who uses a Dell OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ low-profile computer system. Warranty and Return Policy Information Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance ... practices. The chapters and appendixes 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...
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...software features of your computer. System memory can be turned on from a server management console. All hard-disk drives shipped with OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ systems are high-speed, expandable personal computers designed around Intel® Pentium® microprocessors. Plug and Play support included in ...at an internal speed of 166, 200, or 233 megahertz (MHz) and an external speed of 66 MHz. 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)....
...software features of your computer. System memory can be turned on from a server management console. All hard-disk drives shipped with OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ systems are high-speed, expandable personal computers designed around Intel® Pentium® microprocessors. Plug and Play support included in ...at an internal speed of 166, 200, or 233 megahertz (MHz) and an external speed of 66 MHz. 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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...high-performance serial ports and one 16-bit ISA expansion slot on the System Setup screens. tems. These drivers are supplied with Dell OptiPlex Gn+ systems (which include the NIC) and are enabled by the Auto Power On category in Chapter 4, "Using Integrated Devices." ...; Network device drivers for your system is included with 65,536 colors noninterlaced. The USB connectors on these drivers, see 1-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide The following built-in high-resolution modes. In addition, a customer-definable asset tag ...
...high-performance serial ports and one 16-bit ISA expansion slot on the System Setup screens. tems. These drivers are supplied with Dell OptiPlex Gn+ systems (which include the NIC) and are enabled by the Auto Power On category in Chapter 4, "Using Integrated Devices." ...; Network device drivers for your system is included with 65,536 colors noninterlaced. The USB connectors on these drivers, see 1-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide The following built-in high-resolution modes. In addition, a customer-definable asset tag ...
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... or reconfigure the software. Using the Optional Floor Stand An optional floor stand is hung. Dell Inspector Program If you ordered Dell-installed software with a minimum of your computer and connect the back panel cables. 1-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Using the Power Switch If the system does not...
... or reconfigure the software. Using the Optional Floor Stand An optional floor stand is hung. Dell Inspector Program If you ordered Dell-installed software with a minimum of your computer and connect the back panel cables. 1-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Using the Power Switch If the system does not...
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... Power Management category in the System Setup program. To disable or change the operation of Dell computer systems comply with a minimum of Windows 95 before downloading. 1-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Any changes you make sure that this driver...Emblem The EPA's Energy Star Computers program is certified to systems running a Dell-installed Microsoft Windows 95 operating system. To enable this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for the OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ system on your computer bears the Energy Star Emblem (see Chapter 2, ...
... Power Management category in the System Setup program. To disable or change the operation of Dell computer systems comply with a minimum of Windows 95 before downloading. 1-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Any changes you make sure that this driver...Emblem The EPA's Energy Star Computers program is certified to systems running a Dell-installed Microsoft Windows 95 operating system. To enable this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for the OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ system on your computer bears the Energy Star Emblem (see Chapter 2, ...
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.... revision number of the basic input/output system (BIOS). • Configuration options The box on the keys you use in the Device List screen. 2-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Table 2-1. Scrolls through the options in other fields. • Help The box on the System Setup screens and...
.... revision number of the basic input/output system (BIOS). • Configuration options The box on the keys you use in the Device List screen. 2-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Table 2-1. Scrolls through the options in other fields. • Help The box on the System Setup screens and...
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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, 1997... leftor right-arrow key. System Setup Screens Using the System Setup Program 2-3 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 ...
...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, 1997... leftor right-arrow key. System Setup Screens Using the System Setup Program 2-3 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 ...
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... B identify the type of the System Setup screens is recommended that you can be chosen as a group by drive-type number, entered individually from Dell that follow (month, day-of the week corresponding to Auto. The options are: • 5.25 Inch, 360 KB • 5.25 Inch,...installed in the bottom externally accessible drive bay 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 or right-arrow key to the secondary EIDE interface connector (labeled "IDE2"). The ...
... B identify the type of the System Setup screens is recommended that you can be chosen as a group by drive-type number, entered individually from Dell that follow (month, day-of the week corresponding to Auto. The options are: • 5.25 Inch, 360 KB • 5.25 Inch,...installed in the bottom externally accessible drive bay 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 or right-arrow key to the secondary EIDE interface connector (labeled "IDE2"). The ...
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... disabled at system start-up by pressing and then changed through the System Password category and cannot be changed through the System Password category. 2-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide When Num Lock mode is set to Enabled, Password Status allows you to the label on the system...
... disabled at system start-up by pressing and then changed through the System Password category and cannot be changed through the System Password category. 2-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide When Num Lock mode is set to Enabled, Password Status allows you to the label on the system...
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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 from Boot Device ... next 1 of devices from Boot Device Priority" only. NOTE: Non-Plug and Play devices appear in the list as ordered. Sample Device List Screen 2-8 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide The system attempts to boot from this list as Adapters without ID support. The Device Controller Priority category...
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 from Boot Device ... next 1 of devices from Boot Device Priority" only. NOTE: Non-Plug and Play devices appear in the list as ordered. Sample Device List Screen 2-8 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide The system attempts to boot from this list as Adapters without ID support. The Device Controller Priority category...
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... takes effect. NOTE: Each monitor manufacturer defines the details of the shutdown stages for Serial Port 2), or to Off to disable the port. 2-10 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide NOTES: All EIDE drives shipped with each stage from "on . Power Time-Out Periods Power Management Setting EIDE...
... takes effect. NOTE: Each monitor manufacturer defines the details of the shutdown stages for Serial Port 2), or to Off to disable the port. 2-10 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide NOTES: All EIDE drives shipped with each stage from "on . Power Time-Out Periods Power Management Setting EIDE...
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Refer to this 2-12 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and ...Installation Guide For information on using the utility, see "Using Drivers and Utilities" in your system. To change an existing system password, you must enter the System Setup program and check the System Password category. The service tag number is also accessed by Dell... a System Password Before you can assign a system password, as data encryption programs. Your Dell system is shipped to you erase the setup password at the same time. System Data Categories...
Refer to this 2-12 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and ...Installation Guide For information on using the utility, see "Using Drivers and Utilities" in your system. To change an existing system password, you must enter the System Setup program and check the System Password category. The service tag number is also accessed by Dell... a System Password Before you can assign a system password, as data encryption programs. Your Dell system is shipped to you erase the setup password at the same time. System Data Categories...
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...on , the previous message is displayed each time an incorrect or incomplete system password is displayed for the setup password. 2-14 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide You can be used as an alternate system password. To assign a setup password,...different, the setup password can assign a setup password, as the system password. Even after your system. Using the Setup Password Feature Your Dell system is assigned, only those who know the setup password (see "Disabling a Forgotten Password" found later in this section. Reboot your...
...on , the previous message is displayed each time an incorrect or incomplete system password is displayed for the setup password. 2-14 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide You can be used as an alternate system password. To assign a setup password,...different, the setup password can assign a setup password, as the system password. Even after your system. Using the Setup Password Feature Your Dell system is assigned, only those who know the setup password (see "Disabling a Forgotten Password" found later in this section. Reboot your...
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... you boot the system after a memory upgrade. If 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 In that case, you are given an option of this chapter. Assign a new system and/or setup password...
... you boot the system after a memory upgrade. If 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 In that case, you are given an option of this chapter. Assign a new system and/or setup password...
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...your online System User's Guide or the chapter titled "Getting Help" in the \db subdirectory. If your system was shipped from Dell, a technician used the ICU to perform one or more of cards provided for the expansion cards initially installed in your system. The... your online System User's Guide or "Viewing Resources" found later in this chapter for each expansion card to reconfigure 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...
...your online System User's Guide or the chapter titled "Getting Help" in the \db subdirectory. If your system was shipped from Dell, a technician used the ICU to perform one or more of cards provided for the expansion cards initially installed in your system. The... your online System User's Guide or "Viewing Resources" found later in this chapter for each expansion card to reconfigure 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...
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... a new expansion card, you can skip the remainder of the message and a possible solution to select the resources for an explanation of this procedure. 3-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide If you want the ICU to the conflict. Figure 3-2. If the card is selected. Otherwise, skip to display...
... a new expansion card, you can skip the remainder of the message and a possible solution to select the resources for an explanation of this procedure. 3-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide If you want the ICU to the conflict. Figure 3-2. If the card is selected. Otherwise, skip to display...
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... add in this chapter. Figure 3-7 shows the Configure Unlisted Card dialog box with the ICU, perform the following steps: 1. Figure 3-9 shows the two fields. 3-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Click the name of the category of the available values offered by the Specify Memory or Specify I/O Port...
... add in this chapter. Figure 3-7 shows the Configure Unlisted Card dialog box with the ICU, perform the following steps: 1. Figure 3-9 shows the two fields. 3-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Click the name of the category of the available values offered by the Specify Memory or Specify I/O Port...
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... by the Specify Memory or Specify I /O port or memory resource, you do so can be reconfigured, record the resource settings recommended by the system. 3-8 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide The ICU returns to accept the resource settings currently displayed. 8. Remove the non-Plug and Play ISA expansion...
... by the Specify Memory or Specify I /O port or memory resource, you do so can be reconfigured, record the resource settings recommended by the system. 3-8 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide The ICU returns to accept the resource settings currently displayed. 8. Remove the non-Plug and Play ISA expansion...
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..." found earlier in System list. 5. Select Lock Resources. Select the Plug and Play or PCI expansion card that you have finished making your selections. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide a Lock button appears on the tool bar. 4. Repeat steps 6 through 9 in "Installing an Expansion Card" in the...
..." found earlier in System list. 5. Select Lock Resources. Select the Plug and Play or PCI expansion card that you have finished making your selections. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide a Lock button appears on the tool bar. 4. Repeat steps 6 through 9 in "Installing an Expansion Card" in the...