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...or a beep code may appear on resolving any problems indicated by your computer. System Messages Message Cause Action Address mark not found The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector. See "Troubleshooting the Diskette/Tape Drive Subsystem" in Chapter 6....2-1 for the beep codes and system messages produced by a message. System Messages System messages are listed alphabetically. If you have a Dell PowerEdge® system, refer to resolve any problems indicated by your system. To determine what type of message you have received, read ...
...or a beep code may appear on resolving any problems indicated by your computer. System Messages Message Cause Action Address mark not found The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector. See "Troubleshooting the Diskette/Tape Drive Subsystem" in Chapter 6....2-1 for the beep codes and system messages produced by a message. System Messages System messages are listed alphabetically. If you have a Dell PowerEdge® system, refer to resolve any problems indicated by your system. To determine what type of message you have received, read ...
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...the monitor, your system board. Subsystem" in thermocouple that one or both microprocessors are overheated. Warning Temperature is invaluable to the Dell support staff if you must replace your computer may emit a series of three beeps (code 1-1-3) means that precedes the Index...Chapter 6. This information is too high. After displaying this table, see Chapter 7, "Getting Help." At system start -up , the BIOS has detected that halts microprocessor operation if the microprocessor exceeds its rated temperature. The beep code is a pattern of sounds: for technical ...
...the monitor, your system board. Subsystem" in thermocouple that one or both microprocessors are overheated. Warning Temperature is invaluable to the Dell support staff if you must replace your computer may emit a series of three beeps (code 1-1-3) means that precedes the Index...Chapter 6. This information is too high. After displaying this table, see Chapter 7, "Getting Help." At system start -up , the BIOS has detected that halts microprocessor operation if the microprocessor exceeds its rated temperature. The beep code is a pattern of sounds: for technical ...
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..., if possible. NOTE: For the full name of the beep code, use the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. Table 2-2. 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. If you are still unable to resolve the problem by looking...
..., if possible. NOTE: For the full name of the beep code, use the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. Table 2-2. 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. If you are still unable to resolve the problem by looking...
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... Code Cause Action 4-4-2 Failure to shadowed memory. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 5-1-2 BIOS update error-no RAM in system See "Troubleshooting System Memory" in Chapter 6. 5-1-3 BIOS update error-external video card detected If a video expansion card is not resolved,...2-12 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-1-3 Keyboard controller failure Run the System Set Test Group in video subsystem. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-2-1 BIOS shadowing failure Run the System Set Test Group in this table...
... Code Cause Action 4-4-2 Failure to shadowed memory. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 5-1-2 BIOS update error-no RAM in system See "Troubleshooting System Memory" in Chapter 6. 5-1-3 BIOS update error-external video card detected If a video expansion card is not resolved,...2-12 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-1-3 Keyboard controller failure Run the System Set Test Group in video subsystem. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-2-1 BIOS shadowing failure Run the System Set Test Group in this table...
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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 system. ... you know are part of your computer system. 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...
... 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 system. ... you know are part of your computer system. 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...
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... were loose. You have configuration settings for an interrupt request (IRQ) line, a direct memory access (DMA) channel, and a base-memory or basic input/ output system (BIOS) address. Most Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion cards have fixed the problem. Yes. No. The memory configuration of the card was loose. No. CAUTION: See...
... were loose. You have configuration settings for an interrupt request (IRQ) line, a direct memory access (DMA) channel, and a base-memory or basic input/ output system (BIOS) address. Most Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion cards have fixed the problem. Yes. No. The memory configuration of the card was loose. No. CAUTION: See...
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... help. Table 7-1 lists subjects you can use for technical assistance. Help Tools Subject or Task Tool BIOS revisions TechConnect BBS Frequently asked questions Frequently Asked Questions cards, Dell Q&A, AutoTech service Information about , tasks you may want to an express service code the first time... on using the technical support service, see the abbreviations and acronyms list that precedes the Index. Table 7-1. Frequently Asked Questions Cards Dell anticipates some of your service tag number to perform, and the tool(s) you may not be available in this chapter. Each tool...
... help. Table 7-1 lists subjects you can use for technical assistance. Help Tools Subject or Task Tool BIOS revisions TechConnect BBS Frequently asked questions Frequently Asked Questions cards, Dell Q&A, AutoTech service Information about , tasks you may want to an express service code the first time... on using the technical support service, see the abbreviations and acronyms list that precedes the Index. Table 7-1. Frequently Asked Questions Cards Dell anticipates some of your service tag number to perform, and the tool(s) you may not be available in this chapter. Each tool...
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... for operating systems and applica- Please call or leave a message for a Dell technical support specialist • Order parts • Download basic input/output system (BIOS) and video driver upgrades • Download updates For the BBS telephone number, see "Dell Contact Numbers" found later in this automated service to check on updates for information...
... for operating systems and applica- Please call or leave a message for a Dell technical support specialist • Order parts • Download basic input/output system (BIOS) and video driver upgrades • Download updates For the BBS telephone number, see "Dell Contact Numbers" found later in this automated service to check on updates for information...
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Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviation or Acronym A AC ADC ADI AI ANSI ASCII ASIC BASIC BBS BIOS bpi bps BTU BZT C CCFT CD Description ampere(s) alternating current analog-to -analog converter Dell Advanced SCSI Host digital audio tape decibel(s) adjusted decibel(s) direct current Deutsche Industrie Norm dual in-line package direct memory access Department...
Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviation or Acronym A AC ADC ADI AI ANSI ASCII ASIC BASIC BBS BIOS bpi bps BTU BZT C CCFT CD Description ampere(s) alternating current analog-to -analog converter Dell Advanced SCSI Host digital audio tape decibel(s) adjusted decibel(s) direct current Deutsche Industrie Norm dual in-line package direct memory access Department...
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... resides in flash memory and can be upgraded by diskette, or remotely over a network, if required. A basic input/output system (BIOS), which also contains the microprocessor. Self-Monitoring and Analysis Reporting Technology II (SMART II) support, which are SMART II-compliant. The system...that can be increased up if your computer. To take advantage of this technology, you to 4 MB) of synchronous graphics 1-2 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide This video subsystem contains 2 MB (upgradable to configure existing non-Plug and Play ISA...
... resides in flash memory and can be upgraded by diskette, or remotely over a network, if required. A basic input/output system (BIOS), which also contains the microprocessor. Self-Monitoring and Analysis Reporting Technology II (SMART II) support, which are SMART II-compliant. The system...that can be increased up if your computer. To take advantage of this technology, you to 4 MB) of synchronous graphics 1-2 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide This video subsystem contains 2 MB (upgradable to configure existing non-Plug and Play ISA...
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... system's software and hardware. For more information, see Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program." For information on these cards, the system BIOS can reduce the energy consumption of your absence. Desktop Management Interface (DMI) support, which tells you how to improve performance by off-loading ...information on using the diagnostics, see Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program." For more information, see the chapter titled "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in the Windows Control Panel. 1-4 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide
... system's software and hardware. For more information, see Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program." For information on these cards, the system BIOS can reduce the energy consumption of your absence. Desktop Management Interface (DMI) support, which tells you how to improve performance by off-loading ...information on using the diagnostics, see Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program." For more information, see the chapter titled "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in the Windows Control Panel. 1-4 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide
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... PC systems remotely allows you to turn on the computer system automatically on certain days of the system chassis intrusion monitor. Your Dell OptiPlex G1 system has the following message is at system start-up: The field can set Auto Power On to the documentation that accompanied the... boot sequence at a minimum. You can be detected. Service the network boot requests from the Managed PC systems Download diagnostics and BIOS update utilities Format the hard-disk drive, if required Download and install the operating system, based on previously established profiles Download and ...
... PC systems remotely allows you to turn on the computer system automatically on certain days of the system chassis intrusion monitor. Your Dell OptiPlex G1 system has the following message is at system start-up: The field can set Auto Power On to the documentation that accompanied the... boot sequence at a minimum. You can be detected. Service the network boot requests from the Managed PC systems Download diagnostics and BIOS update utilities Format the hard-disk drive, if required Download and install the operating system, based on previously established profiles Download and ...
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...to load into memory, let the system complete the load operation; You can change those that accompanied your system, such as the BIOS revision number. Fields beside the categories contain options or values; You cannot change options or values that define the installed hardware in...Information on the screen. If you use to view or change information on the System Setup screen and to exit the program. 2-2 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide Configuration options The box under the system data boxes lists categories that appear in your system...
...to load into memory, let the system complete the load operation; You can change those that accompanied your system, such as the BIOS revision number. Fields beside the categories contain options or values; You cannot change options or values that define the installed hardware in...Information on the screen. If you use to view or change information on the System Setup screen and to exit the program. 2-2 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide Configuration options The box under the system data boxes lists categories that appear in your system...
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... (Primary Drive 0 or Primary Drive 1) and type the correct drive-type 2-6 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide Then type characters from Dell) Off User 1 or User 2 A specific drive-type number NOTE: Operating systems that bypass the system BIOS may mean that use the left- If the system generates a drive error...
... (Primary Drive 0 or Primary Drive 1) and type the correct drive-type 2-6 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide Then type characters from Dell) Off User 1 or User 2 A specific drive-type number NOTE: Operating systems that bypass the system BIOS may mean that use the left- If the system generates a drive error...
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... Tag displays the system's five-character service tag number, which was programmed into NVRAM. The service tag number is also accessed by Dell during technical assistance or service calls. After a system Using the System Setup Program 2-15 You can assign a system password, as the...System Password," whenever you use the Asset Tag utility, which are not selectable, display information about the system: The microprocessor type and BIOS level are listed in your software support utilities, to enter an asset tag number up to ten characters long into nonvolatile random-access ...
... Tag displays the system's five-character service tag number, which was programmed into NVRAM. The service tag number is also accessed by Dell during technical assistance or service calls. After a system Using the System Setup Program 2-15 You can assign a system password, as the...System Password," whenever you use the Asset Tag utility, which are not selectable, display information about the system: The microprocessor type and BIOS level are listed in your software support utilities, to enter an asset tag number up to ten characters long into nonvolatile random-access ...
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.... jumpered unjumpered Working Inside Your Computer 5-9 Jumpered when the microprocessor's internal speed is 350 MHz. Jumpered when the microprocessor's internal speed is 333 MHz. PSWD BIOS (default) (default) Password features are disabled. Reserved (do not change ). Jumpered when the microprocessor's internal speed is 400 MHz. Jumpered when the microprocessor's internal speed...
.... jumpered unjumpered Working Inside Your Computer 5-9 Jumpered when the microprocessor's internal speed is 350 MHz. Jumpered when the microprocessor's internal speed is 333 MHz. PSWD BIOS (default) (default) Password features are disabled. Reserved (do not change ). Jumpered when the microprocessor's internal speed is 400 MHz. Jumpered when the microprocessor's internal speed...
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...can be set Intel 82440BX PCI/AGP Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 bits DMA channels eight Interrupt levels 15 System BIOS chip 2 Mb System clock 66 or 100 MHz (matches external bus speed) NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or ... setassociative, write-back SRAM Math coprocessor internal to Pentium II microprocessor System chip set through the System Setup program. Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades. Microprocessor type Intel Pentium II microprocessor that runs at 266 MHz internally/66 MHz externally, 300 MHz internally/66 MHz externally,...
...can be set Intel 82440BX PCI/AGP Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 bits DMA channels eight Interrupt levels 15 System BIOS chip 2 Mb System clock 66 or 100 MHz (matches external bus speed) NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or ... setassociative, write-back SRAM Math coprocessor internal to Pentium II microprocessor System chip set through the System Setup program. Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades. Microprocessor type Intel Pentium II microprocessor that runs at 266 MHz internally/66 MHz externally, 300 MHz internally/66 MHz externally,...
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A-2 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide Bus types PCI and ISA Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz ISA: 8.33 MHz PCI expansion-card connectors ... Architecture 64-bit (nonparity) noninterleaved DIMM sockets two DIMM capacities 32-, 64-, and 128-MB SDRAM Standard RAM 32 MB minimum Maximum RAM 256 MB BIOS address F8000h Externally accessible bays one 3.5-inch bay for diskette, tape, or CD-ROM drive; one 3.5-inch bay for a diskette drive Internally accessible bays one...
A-2 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide Bus types PCI and ISA Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz ISA: 8.33 MHz PCI expansion-card connectors ... Architecture 64-bit (nonparity) noninterleaved DIMM sockets two DIMM capacities 32-, 64-, and 128-MB SDRAM Standard RAM 32 MB minimum Maximum RAM 256 MB BIOS address F8000h Externally accessible bays one 3.5-inch bay for diskette, tape, or CD-ROM drive; one 3.5-inch bay for a diskette drive Internally accessible bays one...
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...in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. An attempt to run. See the chapter titled "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for it to read the NVRAM failed. You modified the resource values of cards. The...given number of one or more PCI or Plug and Play ISA expansion cards. There is an incompatibility between the BIOS and the Configuration Manager. A BIOS call failed with an internal error. ISA Configuration Utility Messages B-7 The most likely cause is not enough memory ...
...in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. An attempt to run. See the chapter titled "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for it to read the NVRAM failed. You modified the resource values of cards. The...given number of one or more PCI or Plug and Play ISA expansion cards. There is an incompatibility between the BIOS and the Configuration Manager. A BIOS call failed with an internal error. ISA Configuration Utility Messages B-7 The most likely cause is not enough memory ...
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... replacing 6-16 socket 6-2 BIOS jumper 5-9 revision number 2-2 Boot Sequence category 2-7 booting the computer system 2-7 cables connector types 7-3 DC power 5-5 7-3 drive interface 5-5 cache secondary 1-2 card-edge connector 7-4 cautions xi CD-...
... replacing 6-16 socket 6-2 BIOS jumper 5-9 revision number 2-2 Boot Sequence category 2-7 booting the computer system 2-7 cables connector types 7-3 DC power 5-5 7-3 drive interface 5-5 cache secondary 1-2 card-edge connector 7-4 cautions xi CD-...