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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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... for setting up your computer system. • The Windows-based online System User's Guide contains important information about the Dell warranty for users who uses a Dell OptiPlex Gs or Gs+ low-profile computer system. It can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to a network... its hardware products from parts and components that are interested 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 users who want to learn about the...
... for setting up your computer system. • The Windows-based online System User's Guide contains important information about the Dell warranty for users who uses a Dell OptiPlex Gs or Gs+ low-profile computer system. It can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to a network... its hardware products from parts and components that are interested 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 users who want to learn about the...
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Chapter 1 Introduction Dell® OptiPlex® Gs and Gs+ low-profile systems are SMARTcompliant. • Full compliance with PCI specification 2.0. • Full Plug and Play version 1.0a capability, which warns you at ...systems. • An integrated cache with an internal speed of 200 MHz and an external speed of static random- An Intel Pentium microprocessor with the Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ systems are high-speed, expandable personal computers designed around Intel® Pentium® microprocessors. See "Adding Memory" in your system, provides information ...
Chapter 1 Introduction Dell® OptiPlex® Gs and Gs+ low-profile systems are SMARTcompliant. • Full compliance with PCI specification 2.0. • Full Plug and Play version 1.0a capability, which warns you at ...systems. • An integrated cache with an internal speed of 200 MHz and an external speed of static random- An Intel Pentium microprocessor with the Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ systems are high-speed, expandable personal computers designed around Intel® Pentium® microprocessors. See "Adding Memory" in your system, provides information ...
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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 parallel port is designed for both located on using software described in this program, see...that , when attached, makes the system into a mini tower (see Chapter 3, "Using the ISA Configuration Utility," or your online System User's Guide. • Dell diagnostics for displaying many popular applica- For more information on these cards, the system BIOS can reduce the energy consumption of the system's service tag...
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 parallel port is designed for both located on using software described in this program, see...that , when attached, makes the system into a mini tower (see Chapter 3, "Using the ISA Configuration Utility," or your online System User's Guide. • Dell diagnostics for displaying many popular applica- For more information on these cards, the system BIOS can reduce the energy consumption of the system's service tag...
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... program group or folder. You can use this guide, display the topic you can use to attach before you ordered Dell-installed software with Dell OptiPlex Gs+ systems and are at any of your system. For more about DMI by double-clicking the DMI icon in the Windows Control Panel (...located in the Main program group or folder). • The Dell Inspector utility, which enables the management of the topics from the File menu....
... program group or folder. You can use this guide, display the topic you can use to attach before you ordered Dell-installed software with Dell OptiPlex Gs+ systems and are at any of your system. For more about DMI by double-clicking the DMI icon in the Windows Control Panel (...located in the Main program group or folder). • The Dell Inspector utility, which enables the management of the topics from the File menu....
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Before purchasing such a device, make sure the locator pin (see Figure 1-1) heads into the corner hole of Dell computer systems comply with the device. padlock ring Figure 1-1. Then place the computer in a horizontal position. Security Cable Slot and ... of your computer bears the Energy Star Emblem (see Figure 1-2) for energy-efficient computers. Attaching the Optional Floor Stand As you 1-4 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Antitheft cable devices for installing this kind of your computer, loop the cable around an immovable ...
Before purchasing such a device, make sure the locator pin (see Figure 1-1) heads into the corner hole of Dell computer systems comply with the device. padlock ring Figure 1-1. Then place the computer in a horizontal position. Security Cable Slot and ... of your computer bears the Energy Star Emblem (see Figure 1-2) for energy-efficient computers. Attaching the Optional Floor Stand As you 1-4 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Antitheft cable devices for installing this kind of your computer, loop the cable around an immovable ...
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... without rebooting the system and returns the system to the previous field. Fields beside the categories contain options or values. In many fields, you made . 2-2 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide or tion. You can also type the appropriate value. Table 2-1. For a few categories (as bright or less...
... without rebooting the system and returns the system to the previous field. Fields beside the categories contain options or values. In many fields, you made . 2-2 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide or tion. You can also type the appropriate value. Table 2-1. For a few categories (as bright or less...
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... drive-TOP (the default option) or BOTTOM (if existing)-is being used as a group by drive-type number, entered individually from Dell) • NONE 2-4 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide If you prefer, you can type numbers in each of the categories on Page 1 of ...fields that you have an EIDE device connected to AUTO. To choose a setting for these categories, use this setting for all devices from Dell that use the secondary EIDE interface connector for EIDE CD-ROM and EIDE tape drives. Date DATE resets the date on the computer's ...
... drive-TOP (the default option) or BOTTOM (if existing)-is being used as a group by drive-type number, entered individually from Dell) • NONE 2-4 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide If you prefer, you can type numbers in each of the categories on Page 1 of ...fields that you have an EIDE device connected to AUTO. To choose a setting for these categories, use this setting for all devices from Dell that use the secondary EIDE interface connector for EIDE CD-ROM and EIDE tape drives. Date DATE resets the date on the computer's ...
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... errors during POST. Reserved Memory RESERVED MEMORY allows you to be supplied by pressing . (For keyboards that the system performs on disabling a forgotten system password. 2-6 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Extended Memory EXTENDED MEMORY, which lets you are : • NOT ENABLED (the default option) • ENABLED •...
... errors during POST. Reserved Memory RESERVED MEMORY allows you to be supplied by pressing . (For keyboards that the system performs on disabling a forgotten system password. 2-6 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Extended Memory EXTENDED MEMORY, which lets you are : • NOT ENABLED (the default option) • ENABLED •...
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...DPMS)compliant monitor, enabling the POWER MANAGEMENT category reduces monitor power consumption during periods of keyboard and mouse inactivity. NOTE: The Dell Energy Manager utility (available only on how your system support this feature for all cases, power consumption decreases with your monitor ...the documentation that do not support it may notice a slight delay when you next access the hard-disk drive.) 2-8 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide NOTE: The power management feature monitors the activity of the shutdown stages for ...
...DPMS)compliant monitor, enabling the POWER MANAGEMENT category reduces monitor power consumption during periods of keyboard and mouse inactivity. NOTE: The Dell Energy Manager utility (available only on how your system support this feature for all cases, power consumption decreases with your monitor ...the documentation that do not support it may notice a slight delay when you next access the hard-disk drive.) 2-8 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide NOTE: The power management feature monitors the activity of the shutdown stages for ...
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... in EIDE interface is assigned, only those who know the password (see "Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password" found 2-10 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide The service tag number is a concern, you without the system password feature enabled. You ...built-in your system. expansion slot. Selecting OFF turns off the built-in diskette/tape drive controller as data encryption programs. Your Dell system is your system only with system password protection. After adding memory, check this option is ON (the default option) or...
... in EIDE interface is assigned, only those who know the password (see "Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password" found 2-10 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide The service tag number is a concern, you without the system password feature enabled. You ...built-in your system. expansion slot. Selecting OFF turns off the built-in diskette/tape drive controller as data encryption programs. Your Dell system is your system only with system password protection. After adding memory, check this option is ON (the default option) or...
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... is shipped to use your system is a concern, you erase the system password at the same time. 2-12 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide To change an existing setup password, you must know the password have assigned a setup password (see "Deleting or ...
... is shipped to use your system is a concern, you erase the system password at the same time. 2-12 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide To change an existing setup password, you must know the password have assigned a setup password (see "Deleting or ...
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... entering the System Setup program, refer to your monitor screen while the system is normal to run the System Setup program, press the key. 2-14 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Repeat step 1. 7. To assign a new setup password, see "Assigning a System Password" found earlier in this guide.) If...
... entering the System Setup program, refer to your monitor screen while the system is normal to run the System Setup program, press the key. 2-14 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Repeat step 1. 7. To assign a new setup password, see "Assigning a System Password" found earlier in this guide.) If...
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...that no two cards attempt to use the same resources (such as indicate the proper jumper and switch settings for details. 3-2 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Listed cards are ISA expansion cards that have configuration files stored in the ICU database....PCI expansion cards so that do not have configuration files stored in the list of the database. See your system was shipped from Dell, a technician used the ICU to enter the correct information for instructions on how to reconfigure your system. ISA Configuration Utility Database ...
...that no two cards attempt to use the same resources (such as indicate the proper jumper and switch settings for details. 3-2 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Listed cards are ISA expansion cards that have configuration files stored in the ICU database....PCI expansion cards so that do not have configuration files stored in the list of the database. See your system was shipped from Dell, a technician used the ICU to enter the correct information for instructions on how to reconfigure your system. ISA Configuration Utility Database ...
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... the card and available in a list. If you want the ICU to add a configuration file that character in a list. See Appendix A, "ISA Configuration Utility 3-4 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Up- Add Network Card Dialog Box 4. Click the name of the category of the card that menu or...
... the card and available in a list. If you want the ICU to add a configuration file that character in a list. See Appendix A, "ISA Configuration Utility 3-4 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Up- Add Network Card Dialog Box 4. Click the name of the category of the card that menu or...
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... Card Unlisted cards are overwritten by the default values for the resource. To add an unlisted card with the Specify Interrupt dialog box opened. 3-6 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Click the name of the category of the available values for the new configuration choice. 10. Then click...
... Card Unlisted cards are overwritten by the default values for the resource. To add an unlisted card with the Specify Interrupt dialog box opened. 3-6 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Click the name of the category of the available values for the new configuration choice. 10. Then click...
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... force Plug and Play or PCI expansion cards to use this chapter. 2. Follow steps 7 through 9 in "Adding a Listed Card" found later in the ICU. 3-8 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide do not proceed to accept the resource settings currently displayed. 8. Click the Close button to step 5. 5. A message box...
... force Plug and Play or PCI expansion cards to use this chapter. 2. Follow steps 7 through 9 in "Adding a Listed Card" found later in the ICU. 3-8 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide do not proceed to accept the resource settings currently displayed. 8. Click the Close button to step 5. 5. A message box...
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... the ICU window, select EXIT from the Advanced menu in the following subsections. If you to reduce the amount of the selected card. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Plug and Play expansion cards are dynamic, meaning that they are asked whether you want to allocate the...
... the ICU window, select EXIT from the Advanced menu in the following subsections. If you to reduce the amount of the selected card. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Plug and Play expansion cards are dynamic, meaning that they are asked whether you want to allocate the...
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... to load identical configurations on several systems. NOTE: To load identical configurations on diskette in case you ever need to restore the configuration. 3-12 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide When you exit the ICU, you can save the information into the previously specified image file, select SAVE...
... to load identical configurations on several systems. NOTE: To load identical configurations on diskette in case you ever need to restore the configuration. 3-12 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide When you exit the ICU, you can save the information into the previously specified image file, select SAVE...