Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 3
... grounded plugs. • To help protect your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Do not use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Be sure nothing rests on your computer system's cables and that the cables are electrically rated to operate with the AC...switch on a bed, sofa, or rug. Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in wall unit or on the power supply is set to match the alternating current (AC) power available at your location: - 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern ...
... grounded plugs. • To help protect your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Do not use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Be sure nothing rests on your computer system's cables and that the cables are electrically rated to operate with the AC...switch on a bed, sofa, or rug. Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in wall unit or on the power supply is set to match the alternating current (AC) power available at your location: - 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern ...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 70
...video expansion card is faulty. Troubleshooting the System Board A system board problem can result from a defective system board component, a faulty power supply, or a defective component connected to step 12. 7. Yes. See your system documentation for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Yes....for instructions on . 5. Remove the video expansion card, and repeat steps 11 and 12. Go to the system board. Remove the Dell Diagnostics Diskette from drive A , turn it on obtaining technical assistance. Go to step 14. 6-8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide Go to...
...video expansion card is faulty. Troubleshooting the System Board A system board problem can result from a defective system board component, a faulty power supply, or a defective component connected to step 12. 7. Yes. See your system documentation for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Yes....for instructions on . 5. Remove the video expansion card, and repeat steps 11 and 12. Go to the system board. Remove the Dell Diagnostics Diskette from drive A , turn it on obtaining technical assistance. Go to step 14. 6-8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide Go to...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 71
... operations. • A diskette drive may be improperly configured. • The diskette drive or tape drive is faulty. • The computer's power supply is operating properly, follow these steps, the system boots correctly and the monitor no longer displays a system error message, the problem is configured correctly... the Diskette/Tape Drive Subsystem," to spin down, and turning the computer on again. In any of either the boot routine or the Dell Diagnostics, the problem may be caused by turning the computer off, allowing the hard-disk drive(s) to verify that the sys- Therefore,...
... operations. • A diskette drive may be improperly configured. • The diskette drive or tape drive is faulty. • The computer's power supply is operating properly, follow these steps, the system boots correctly and the monitor no longer displays a system error message, the problem is configured correctly... the Diskette/Tape Drive Subsystem," to spin down, and turning the computer on again. In any of either the boot routine or the Dell Diagnostics, the problem may be caused by turning the computer off, allowing the hard-disk drive(s) to verify that the sys- Therefore,...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 77
...set incorrectly. Go to step 3. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the system to your system documentation for the drive spinning up after the power supply turns on your system includes one or more information about the hard-disk drive categories. Can you have backed up ? Yes. You .... If possible, restore the files to step 11. See Chapter 7, "Getting Help," for the drive or controller card. Refer to AC power, reconnect any required SCSI device drivers are required and how they should be installed and configured. If the system is installed). (For an Industry...
...set incorrectly. Go to step 3. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the system to your system documentation for the drive spinning up after the power supply turns on your system includes one or more information about the hard-disk drive categories. Can you have backed up ? Yes. You .... If possible, restore the files to step 11. See Chapter 7, "Getting Help," for the drive or controller card. Refer to AC power, reconnect any required SCSI device drivers are required and how they should be installed and configured. If the system is installed). (For an Industry...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 120
Abbreviation or Acronym UL UMB UPS USB USOC V VAC VDC VDE VESA VGA VLSI VRAM W WH XMM XMS ZIF Description Underwriters Laboratories upper memory block uninterruptible power supply universal serial bus Universal Service Ordering Code volt(s) volt(s) alternating current volt(s) direct current Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker Video Electronics Standards Association video graphics array very-large-scale integration video random-access memory watt(s) watt-hour(s) extended memory manager eXtended Memory Specification zero insertion force 4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Abbreviation or Acronym UL UMB UPS USB USOC V VAC VDC VDE VESA VGA VLSI VRAM W WH XMM XMS ZIF Description Underwriters Laboratories upper memory block uninterruptible power supply universal serial bus Universal Service Ordering Code volt(s) volt(s) alternating current volt(s) direct current Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker Video Electronics Standards Association video graphics array very-large-scale integration video random-access memory watt(s) watt-hour(s) extended memory manager eXtended Memory Specification zero insertion force 4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 3
...electrically rated to ensure your own personal safety. As you must use an extension cable, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Do not use your computer system from a cable. If you use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from sudden, ... are not located where they can be sure the voltage selection switch on the power supply is connected to help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and peripheral power cables into properly grounded power sources. Be sure nothing rests on or tripped over. Use the following safety ...
...electrically rated to ensure your own personal safety. As you must use an extension cable, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Do not use your computer system from a cable. If you use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from sudden, ... are not located where they can be sure the voltage selection switch on the power supply is connected to help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and peripheral power cables into properly grounded power sources. Be sure nothing rests on or tripped over. Use the following safety ...
Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 83
...on an expansion card or on a circuit board with its cover removed. back of computer system board expansioncard cage left side power supply right side hard-disk drive externally accessible drive bays front of computer Figure 5-5 shows your computer, note the direct current (DC...) power cables coming from them. During an installation procedure, you look inside your computer with two or more pins emerging from the power supply. For information on jumpers and switches, see the following two subsections. Some ...
...on an expansion card or on a circuit board with its cover removed. back of computer system board expansioncard cage left side power supply right side hard-disk drive externally accessible drive bays front of computer Figure 5-5 shows your computer, note the direct current (DC...) power cables coming from them. During an installation procedure, you look inside your computer with two or more pins emerging from the power supply. For information on jumpers and switches, see the following two subsections. Some ...
Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 85
drive interface cable power supply DC power cable fan guard AC power receptacle parallel port connector serial port 1 connector mouse connector keyboard connector USB connectors back of computer padlock ring security cable slot serial port 2 connector video connector optional integrated NIC connector drive in upper bay hard-disk drive system board expansion-card cage Working Inside Your Computer 5-7
drive interface cable power supply DC power cable fan guard AC power receptacle parallel port connector serial port 1 connector mouse connector keyboard connector USB connectors back of computer padlock ring security cable slot serial port 2 connector video connector optional integrated NIC connector drive in upper bay hard-disk drive system board expansion-card cage Working Inside Your Computer 5-7
Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 126
... the Glossary in sleep state Hard-disk drive access indicator green LED Link integrity indicator (on riser board); yellow LED DC power supply: Wattage 145 W Heat dissipation 913 BTUs (fully loaded system without monitor) Voltage 90 to 135 V at 60 Hz; ... on optional integrated NIC connector) . . . blinking green in the online System User's Guide. A-4 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide Reset control push button Power control push button Power indicators green LEDs (one on front panel, one on optional integrated NIC connector) . . .
... the Glossary in sleep state Hard-disk drive access indicator green LED Link integrity indicator (on riser board); yellow LED DC power supply: Wattage 145 W Heat dissipation 913 BTUs (fully loaded system without monitor) Voltage 90 to 135 V at 60 Hz; ... on optional integrated NIC connector) . . . blinking green in the online System User's Guide. A-4 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide Reset control push button Power control push button Power indicators green LEDs (one on front panel, one on optional integrated NIC connector) . . .
Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 144
... in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 10 amperes (A). To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be located near the equipment and easily accessible. C-6 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short...
... in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 10 amperes (A). To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be located near the equipment and easily accessible. C-6 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short...
Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 156
ports adding expansion cards with ports 2-9 autoconfiguration 2-9 designations 2-9 illustrated 4-2 5-7 power AC power receptacle 5-7 power input connectors 6-2 switch 1-9 time-out periods 2-15 Power Management category 2-13 power supply about 5-5 input connectors 6-2 location in chassis 5-7 Primary Drive and Secondary Drive categories 2-5 problem solving ...autoconfiguration 2-9 connectors 4-2 5-7 6-2 disabling and enabling 2-9 service 1-14 Service Tag category 2-15 setup password about 5-5 connectors 6-2 features 1-2 6 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide
ports adding expansion cards with ports 2-9 autoconfiguration 2-9 designations 2-9 illustrated 4-2 5-7 power AC power receptacle 5-7 power input connectors 6-2 switch 1-9 time-out periods 2-15 Power Management category 2-13 power supply about 5-5 input connectors 6-2 location in chassis 5-7 Primary Drive and Secondary Drive categories 2-5 problem solving ...autoconfiguration 2-9 connectors 4-2 5-7 6-2 disabling and enabling 2-9 service 1-14 Service Tag category 2-15 setup password about 5-5 connectors 6-2 features 1-2 6 Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide
Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 3
... monitor and attached peripherals are equipped with the AC power available in electrical power, use your computer system's cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped on the power supply is connected to help prevent electric shock, plug the... computer and peripheral power cables into properly grounded power sources. v Before working inside the computer, unplug the system to AC power. If you use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). ...
... monitor and attached peripherals are equipped with the AC power available in electrical power, use your computer system's cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped on the power supply is connected to help prevent electric shock, plug the... computer and peripheral power cables into properly grounded power sources. v Before working inside the computer, unplug the system to AC power. If you use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). ...
Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 14
... Board Labels 5-10 Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage 5-11 Removing the Expansion-Card Cage 5-11 Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage 5-12 Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board 5-13 Expansion Cards 6-2 Expansion Slots 6-3 Installing an Expansion Card 6-4 Removing an Expansion Card 6-6 Adding Memory 6-7 Performing a Memory Upgrade 6-8 Installing a DIMM...
... Board Labels 5-10 Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage 5-11 Removing the Expansion-Card Cage 5-11 Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage 5-12 Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board 5-13 Expansion Cards 6-2 Expansion Slots 6-3 Installing an Expansion Card 6-4 Removing an Expansion Card 6-6 Adding Memory 6-7 Performing a Memory Upgrade 6-8 Installing a DIMM...
Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 16
...the Computer Cover 5-3 Figure 5-3. System Board Jumpers 5-8 Figure 5-7. System Battery and Battery Socket 6-18 Figure 7-1. DC Power Cable Connector 7-4 Figure 7-5. Inserting the New Drive Into the Drive Bay 7-7 xviii Configuration Settings Dialog Box for the... 6-4 Figure 6-4. Disconnecting the Microprocessor Using the Tabbed Guide-Bracket Assembly 6-15 Figure 6-12. Removing a Drive 7-6 Figure 7-7. Rotating the Power Supply 5-13 Figure 6-1. Drive Interface Connectors 7-4 Figure 7-6. Replacing the Computer Cover 5-4 Figure 5-4. Removing the Expansion-Card Cage 5-12 Figure ...
...the Computer Cover 5-3 Figure 5-3. System Board Jumpers 5-8 Figure 5-7. System Battery and Battery Socket 6-18 Figure 7-1. DC Power Cable Connector 7-4 Figure 7-5. Inserting the New Drive Into the Drive Bay 7-7 xviii Configuration Settings Dialog Box for the... 6-4 Figure 6-4. Disconnecting the Microprocessor Using the Tabbed Guide-Bracket Assembly 6-15 Figure 6-12. Removing a Drive 7-6 Figure 7-7. Rotating the Power Supply 5-13 Figure 6-1. Drive Interface Connectors 7-4 Figure 7-6. Replacing the Computer Cover 5-4 Figure 5-4. Removing the Expansion-Card Cage 5-12 Figure ...
Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 79
Your Dell computer system supports a variety of the connectors and slots so that expand system capabilities. It describes how to... the information is safe-if you to remove and replace the computer cover and expansion-card cage, as well as rotate the power supply away from the system board. Working Inside Your Computer 5-1 It also familiarizes you with the internal components you may handle if .... This chapter prepares you observe the following precautions. To make working inside your computer easier, make sure you install Dell hardware options. Working inside the computer.
Your Dell computer system supports a variety of the connectors and slots so that expand system capabilities. It describes how to... the information is safe-if you to remove and replace the computer cover and expansion-card cage, as well as rotate the power supply away from the system board. Working Inside Your Computer 5-1 It also familiarizes you with the internal components you may handle if .... This chapter prepares you observe the following precautions. To make working inside your computer easier, make sure you install Dell hardware options. Working inside the computer.
Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 83
...drives, hard-disk drives, and tape drives; During an installation procedure, you look inside your computer with two or more pins emerging from the power supply. For information on an expansion card. The wire connects the pins and creates a circuit. Some hardware options are small blocks on a circuit.... Plastic plugs containing a wire fit down over the pins. Working Inside Your Computer 5-5 back of computer expansioncard cage system board power supply left side internal drive cage drive bay right side front of computer Figure 5-5 shows your computer, note the direct current (DC...
...drives, hard-disk drives, and tape drives; During an installation procedure, you look inside your computer with two or more pins emerging from the power supply. For information on an expansion card. The wire connects the pins and creates a circuit. Some hardware options are small blocks on a circuit.... Plastic plugs containing a wire fit down over the pins. Working Inside Your Computer 5-5 back of computer expansioncard cage system board power supply left side internal drive cage drive bay right side front of computer Figure 5-5 shows your computer, note the direct current (DC...
Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 85
drive in upper bay DC power cable drive interface cable power supply AC power receptacle padlock ring parallel port connector serial port 1 connector mouse connector keyboard connector USB connectors serial port 2 connector video connector optional integrated NIC connector internal drive cage security cable slot Working Inside Your Computer 5-7
drive in upper bay DC power cable drive interface cable power supply AC power receptacle padlock ring parallel port connector serial port 1 connector mouse connector keyboard connector USB connectors serial port 2 connector video connector optional integrated NIC connector internal drive cage security cable slot Working Inside Your Computer 5-7
Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 91
To rotate the power supply, follow these steps: system power supply DC power cables AC power receptacle Working Inside Your Computer 5-13 To access some components on the system board, you may have to rotate the system power supply out of the way.
To rotate the power supply, follow these steps: system power supply DC power cables AC power receptacle Working Inside Your Computer 5-13 To access some components on the system board, you may have to rotate the system power supply out of the way.
Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 116
... from the bracket, turn the drive/bracket assembly upside down and unscrew the four screws that secure the drive to rotate the power supply out of the drive (see Figure 7-7). 7-6 Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide Fit the bracket over the drive, and then tilt the drive (front upward) so that... each other, and pull the bracket out of the bay. bracket tabs (2) If a drive is already installed in Chapter 5. To do so, see "Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board" in the bay and you may want to the bracket (see Figure 7-6).
... from the bracket, turn the drive/bracket assembly upside down and unscrew the four screws that secure the drive to rotate the power supply out of the drive (see Figure 7-7). 7-6 Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide Fit the bracket over the drive, and then tilt the drive (front upward) so that... each other, and pull the bracket out of the bay. bracket tabs (2) If a drive is already installed in Chapter 5. To do so, see "Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board" in the bay and you may want to the bracket (see Figure 7-6).
Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Page 128
A-4 Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide blinking green in sleep state Hard-disk drive access indicator green LED Link integrity indicator (on optional integrated NIC connector green LED Activity indicator (on optional integrated NIC connector yellow LED DC power supply: Wattage 200 W Heat ... cm (17.5 inches) Weight 12.7 kg (28.0 lb) or more, depending on riser board); Reset control push button Power control push button Power indicators green LEDs (one on front panel, one on options installed NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used...
A-4 Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide blinking green in sleep state Hard-disk drive access indicator green LED Link integrity indicator (on optional integrated NIC connector green LED Activity indicator (on optional integrated NIC connector yellow LED DC power supply: Wattage 200 W Heat ... cm (17.5 inches) Weight 12.7 kg (28.0 lb) or more, depending on riser board); Reset control push button Power control push button Power indicators green LEDs (one on front panel, one on options installed NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used...