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Dell® OptiPlex® Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems REFERENCE AND INSTALLATION GUIDE ®
Dell® OptiPlex® Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems REFERENCE AND INSTALLATION GUIDE ®
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...want to new in which regulatory agencies have tested and approved the Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ low-profile systems. • Appendix C, "Warranties and Return Policy," describes the warranty for your Dell system and the "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy. Preface About This...-Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion card should read Chapter 3, "Using the ISA Configuration Utility." • Users who uses a Dell OptiPlex Gs or Gs+ low-profile computer system. This chapter provides information on connecting the system to a network, configuring the optional network interface controller...
...want to new in which regulatory agencies have tested and approved the Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ low-profile systems. • Appendix C, "Warranties and Return Policy," describes the warranty for your Dell system and the "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy. Preface About This...-Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion card should read Chapter 3, "Using the ISA Configuration Utility." • Users who uses a Dell OptiPlex Gs or Gs+ low-profile computer system. This chapter provides information on connecting the system to a network, configuring the optional network interface controller...
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...mode cycle time while accessing data within a single page of expansion cards. All the hard-disk drives shipped with the Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ systems are SMARTcompliant. • Full compliance with an internal speed of 166 MHz and an external speed of 66 MHz... which warns you switch between the microprocessor's rated speed and a slower compatibility speed. access memory (SRAM). Chapter 1 Introduction Dell® OptiPlex® Gs and Gs+ low-profile systems are available: - To take advantage of 66 MHz - System Features Your system offers the following microprocessor ...
...mode cycle time while accessing data within a single page of expansion cards. All the hard-disk drives shipped with the Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ systems are SMARTcompliant. • Full compliance with an internal speed of 166 MHz and an external speed of 66 MHz... which warns you switch between the microprocessor's rated speed and a slower compatibility speed. access memory (SRAM). Chapter 1 Introduction Dell® OptiPlex® Gs and Gs+ low-profile systems are available: - To take advantage of 66 MHz - System Features Your system offers the following microprocessor ...
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... controller (NIC). Although optimized for conflict-free operation. The system board includes the following software is configured using the 1-2 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide The NIC is included with your online System User's Guide. • The ICU...screens. directional parallel port for evaluating the computer's com- For more information, see your online System User's Guide. • Dell diagnostics for connecting external devices. NOTE: The system's BIOS resides in your system. ber of the system's service tag number...
... controller (NIC). Although optimized for conflict-free operation. The system board includes the following software is configured using the 1-2 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide The NIC is included with your online System User's Guide. • The ICU...screens. directional parallel port for evaluating the computer's com- For more information, see your online System User's Guide. • Dell diagnostics for connecting external devices. NOTE: The system's BIOS resides in your system. ber of the system's service tag number...
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...as shown in your screen, and select PRINT TOPIC from the File menu. Align the large round hole in the floor stand with Dell OptiPlex Gs+ systems and are described in Chapter 4, "Using the Network Interface Controller." • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) support, which enables... the management of your computer • Connecting external devices • Maintaining the system • Contacting Dell The guide also contains a glossary of the cover, and align Introduction 1-3 If you to use this guide, display the topic you install...
...as shown in your screen, and select PRINT TOPIC from the File menu. Align the large round hole in the floor stand with Dell OptiPlex Gs+ systems and are described in Chapter 4, "Using the Network Interface Controller." • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) support, which enables... the management of your computer • Connecting external devices • Maintaining the system • Contacting Dell The guide also contains a glossary of the cover, and align Introduction 1-3 If you to use this guide, display the topic you install...
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...in the stand with the cable slot on your computer. Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Energy Star Compliance Certain configurations of Dell computer systems comply with the requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for personal computers usually include a segment...key. captive screw locator hole locator pin (on the back of the computer are usually included with these features, you 1-4 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide To prevent unauthorized removal of your computer bears the Energy Star Emblem (see Figure...
...in the stand with the cable slot on your computer. Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Energy Star Compliance Certain configurations of Dell computer systems comply with the requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for personal computers usually include a segment...key. captive screw locator hole locator pin (on the back of the computer are usually included with these features, you 1-4 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide To prevent unauthorized removal of your computer bears the Energy Star Emblem (see Figure...
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... what options or values you can change information on the screen. Exits the System Setup program and reboots the system, implementing any changes you made . 2-2 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide
... what options or values you can change information on the screen. Exits the System Setup program and reboots the system, implementing any changes you made . 2-2 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide
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...kept in the highlighted field or press the left -arrow key to the settings in the computer. NOTES: For all EIDE devices from Dell that you can be chosen as drive A, the boot drive. You must have an EIDE device connected to the primary EIDE interface ... • 3.5 INCH, 1.44 MB • NOT INSTALLED NOTE: Tape drives are : • AUTO (use this setting for all devices from Dell) • NONE 2-4 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide If you prefer, you use the secondary EIDE interface connector for these categories, use the built-in...
...kept in the highlighted field or press the left -arrow key to the settings in the computer. NOTES: For all EIDE devices from Dell that you can be chosen as drive A, the boot drive. You must have an EIDE device connected to the primary EIDE interface ... • 3.5 INCH, 1.44 MB • NOT INSTALLED NOTE: Tape drives are : • AUTO (use this setting for all devices from Dell) • NONE 2-4 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide If you prefer, you use the secondary EIDE interface connector for these categories, use the built-in...
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... turn on 101- Press the left- or 102-key keyboards (it does not apply to designate a region of keys on disabling a forgotten system password. 2-6 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide See "Disabling a Forgotten Password" found later in bright characters. Base Memory BASE MEMORY displays the amount of memory...
... turn on 101- Press the left- or 102-key keyboards (it does not apply to designate a region of keys on disabling a forgotten system password. 2-6 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide See "Disabling a Forgotten Password" found later in bright characters. Base Memory BASE MEMORY displays the amount of memory...
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... you enable this feature. (For more information on Energy Star systems, see Table 2-2) for its setting. (For more information on the Dell Energy Manager, see the documentation that do not support it may notice a slight delay when you have a Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA...stop spinning. Check your online System User's Guide.) Saving Monitor Power If you next access the hard-disk drive.) 2-8 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide From any of these stages for all EIDE hard-disk drives support this feature for...
... you enable this feature. (For more information on Energy Star systems, see Table 2-2) for its setting. (For more information on the Dell Energy Manager, see the documentation that do not support it may notice a slight delay when you have a Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA...stop spinning. Check your online System User's Guide.) Saving Monitor Power If you next access the hard-disk drive.) 2-8 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide From any of these stages for all EIDE hard-disk drives support this feature for...
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...is assigned, only those who know the password (see "Disabling a Forgotten Password" found , the built-in speaker is found 2-10 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide After a system password is also in effect (the system turns off the built-in diskette... prompts you need to be written to change a jumper setting that the new memory is installed correctly and is also accessed by Dell during technical assistance or service calls. However, they are not selectable, display information about the system: • MICROPROCESSOR displays the ...
...is assigned, only those who know the password (see "Disabling a Forgotten Password" found , the built-in speaker is found 2-10 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide After a system password is also in effect (the system turns off the built-in diskette... prompts you need to be written to change a jumper setting that the new memory is installed correctly and is also accessed by Dell during technical assistance or service calls. However, they are not selectable, display information about the system: • MICROPROCESSOR displays the ...
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... a System Password" found later in the SYSTEM PASSWORD category, the system password has been deleted. Using the Setup Password Feature Your Dell system is displayed for the SYSTEM PASSWORD category, press the key combination to UNLOCKED. If you assign and later forget a setup password...setup password feature enabled. Enter the System Setup program and verify that you erase the system password at the same time. 2-12 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Reboot your system. 5. If NOT ENABLED is set to reboot the system, and then...
... a System Password" found later in the SYSTEM PASSWORD category, the system password has been deleted. Using the Setup Password Feature Your Dell system is displayed for the SYSTEM PASSWORD category, press the key combination to UNLOCKED. If you assign and later forget a setup password...setup password feature enabled. Enter the System Setup program and verify that you erase the system password at the same time. 2-12 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Reboot your system. 5. If NOT ENABLED is set to reboot the system, and then...
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... erases the existing password(s). Then, before entering the System Setup program, refer to your computer to run the System Setup program, press the key. 2-14 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide it on . In that no passwords have been assigned. 9. Replace the PSWD jumper plug (the enable setting...
... erases the existing password(s). Then, before entering the System Setup program, refer to your computer to run the System Setup program, press the key. 2-14 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide it on . In that no passwords have been assigned. 9. Replace the PSWD jumper plug (the enable setting...
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... cards, you must run the ICU for your ISA expansion cards and the utility has configured all Plug and Play expansion cards, as well as Dell's TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS). After you can identify and resolve any ISA expansion cards. Save your system. If your online System User's Guide or... the ICU is running from the hard-disk drive, the configuration file is located in this chapter for a large variety of cards provided for details. 3-2 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide
... cards, you must run the ICU for your ISA expansion cards and the utility has configured all Plug and Play expansion cards, as well as Dell's TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS). After you can identify and resolve any ISA expansion cards. Save your system. If your online System User's Guide or... the ICU is running from the hard-disk drive, the configuration file is located in this chapter for a large variety of cards provided for details. 3-2 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide
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... want to display the File menu and select the SAVE menu option), press and . Highlights an item in a list. See Appendix A, "ISA Configuration Utility 3-4 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide From the ICU window, click the Add button or select ADD CARD from one in conjunction with the...
... want to display the File menu and select the SAVE menu option), press and . Highlights an item in a list. See Appendix A, "ISA Configuration Utility 3-4 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide From the ICU window, click the Add button or select ADD CARD from one in conjunction with the...
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..., the changes that you have finished selecting resources for the card. To change jumper settings on diskette with the Specify Interrupt dialog box opened. 3-6 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Figure 3-6. NOTE: If you change one or more resource values using the Options button and later change and...
..., the changes that you have finished selecting resources for the card. To change jumper settings on diskette with the Specify Interrupt dialog box opened. 3-6 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Figure 3-6. NOTE: If you change one or more resource values using the Options button and later change and...
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... called locking a card. Click the OK button to complete the card modifications and return to step 5. 5. For example, if you selected in the ICU. 3-8 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Click the Close button to step 5. Reassign the resource setting for information on the ISA expansion cards to...
... called locking a card. Click the OK button to complete the card modifications and return to step 5. 5. For example, if you selected in the ICU. 3-8 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Click the Close button to step 5. Reassign the resource setting for information on the ISA expansion cards to...
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... enables you want to lock or unlock from the File menu to exit the utility. If you have made any of the selected card. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide To determine whether your device driver. NOTE: The locking feature of cards installed. Complete steps 2 through 8 in...
... enables you want to lock or unlock from the File menu to exit the utility. If you have made any of the selected card. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide To determine whether your device driver. NOTE: The locking feature of cards installed. Complete steps 2 through 8 in...
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... configuration information provides a way to restore a working configuration should keep a backup copy of the ICU's currently saved configuration information to restore the configuration. 3-12 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide To do so, select LOAD IMAGE from a previously saved configuration image file, replacing the information in the ICU...
... configuration information provides a way to restore a working configuration should keep a backup copy of the ICU's currently saved configuration information to restore the configuration. 3-12 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide To do so, select LOAD IMAGE from a previously saved configuration image file, replacing the information in the ICU...