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... 1-7 Desktop Chassis 1-7 Thermal Monitoring 1-7 System Unit 1-8 System Power Supply 1-8 Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors 1-8 DC Power Distribution 1-10 System Board Layout 1-12 Video Memory 1-12 Main Memory 1-13 System Board Jumpers 1-13 Interrupt Assignments 1-14 DMA Channel Assignments 1-15 Technical Specifications 1-16 v
... 1-7 Desktop Chassis 1-7 Thermal Monitoring 1-7 System Unit 1-8 System Power Supply 1-8 Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors 1-8 DC Power Distribution 1-10 System Board Layout 1-12 Video Memory 1-12 Main Memory 1-13 System Board Jumpers 1-13 Interrupt Assignments 1-14 DMA Channel Assignments 1-15 Technical Specifications 1-16 v
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...the diskette-based diagnostics (for more information about Run Quick Tests, see "Technical Specifications" found in a traditional personal computer, the Dell OptiPlex GXpro desktop systems include the following the text in this manual, assume that provide ECC functionality when used with two USB-compliant ... Main system memory consisting of 16 to 512 MB of high-speed EDO DIMMs that the location or direction relative to the standard features found later in this chapter. System Features In addition to the system unit is as shown in Figure 1-1. 1-2 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service...
...the diskette-based diagnostics (for more information about Run Quick Tests, see "Technical Specifications" found in a traditional personal computer, the Dell OptiPlex GXpro desktop systems include the following the text in this manual, assume that provide ECC functionality when used with two USB-compliant ... Main system memory consisting of 16 to 512 MB of high-speed EDO DIMMs that the location or direction relative to the standard features found later in this chapter. System Features In addition to the system unit is as shown in Figure 1-1. 1-2 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service...
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... assigns any installed Plug and Play ISA expansion cards and PCI expansion cards the next time the system is rebooted. In order to any required memory space, IRQ lines, and DMA channels to take advantage of traditional ISA expansion cards (called legacy cards), Plug and Play ISA expansion cards, and PCI...
... assigns any installed Plug and Play ISA expansion cards and PCI expansion cards the next time the system is rebooted. In order to any required memory space, IRQ lines, and DMA channels to take advantage of traditional ISA expansion cards (called legacy cards), Plug and Play ISA expansion cards, and PCI...
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... POWER2 +12 VDC FAN optional P2 drive optional P3 drive P4 3.5-inch diskette drive P5 internal hard-disk drive P6 internal hard-disk drive main memory sockets DIMM_A DIMM_B DIMM_C DIMM_D MICROPROCESSOR +2.1-3.5 VDC +3.3 VDC +5 VFP +5 VDC FUSE +5 VDC FUSE +5 VDC +5 VDC processor core regulator 2ND_CPU +2.1-3.5 VDC +3.3 VDC PANEL USB KYBD MOUSE...
... POWER2 +12 VDC FAN optional P2 drive optional P3 drive P4 3.5-inch diskette drive P5 internal hard-disk drive P6 internal hard-disk drive main memory sockets DIMM_A DIMM_B DIMM_C DIMM_D MICROPROCESSOR +2.1-3.5 VDC +3.3 VDC +5 VFP +5 VDC FUSE +5 VDC FUSE +5 VDC +5 VDC processor core regulator 2ND_CPU +2.1-3.5 VDC +3.3 VDC PANEL USB KYBD MOUSE...
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... connector (RSR PWR1) System Board Layout The subsections that came with your system for information on removing and replacing video-memory upgrade chips. 1-12 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual System Board Components Video Memory See the documentation from the video card manufacturer that follow provide service-related information about the system board components.
... connector (RSR PWR1) System Board Layout The subsections that came with your system for information on removing and replacing video-memory upgrade chips. 1-12 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual System Board Components Video Memory See the documentation from the video card manufacturer that follow provide service-related information about the system board components.
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... before the other, and empty sockets can be installed in order from A to D. • Each DIMM socket does not have to a total memory capacity of the same size or speed. System Board Jumpers System Overview 1-13 DIMMs may be populated or not. EDO parity mode DIMMs can be... mixed, as follows: • Any socket can be left between installed DIMMs. Dell recommends populating the sockets in any order. Main Memory The four DIMM sockets on removing and replacing DIMMs. System Board Jumpers jumpered unjumpered Figure 1-11. The system is no requirement...
... before the other, and empty sockets can be installed in order from A to D. • Each DIMM socket does not have to a total memory capacity of the same size or speed. System Board Jumpers System Overview 1-13 DIMMs may be populated or not. EDO parity mode DIMMs can be... mixed, as follows: • Any socket can be left between installed DIMMs. Dell recommends populating the sockets in any order. Main Memory The four DIMM sockets on removing and replacing DIMMs. System Board Jumpers jumpered unjumpered Figure 1-11. The system is no requirement...
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Technical Specifications (continued) System Clocks System clock 60 or 66 MHz (matches external processor speed) Diskette/communications ports 24 MHz from the system clock Memory Architecture 64-bit, noninterleaved DIMM sockets four DIMM capacities 16, 32, 64, and 128 MB, EDO ECC mode Standard RAM 16 MB Maximum RAM 512 ...
Technical Specifications (continued) System Clocks System clock 60 or 66 MHz (matches external processor speed) Diskette/communications ports 24 MHz from the system clock Memory Architecture 64-bit, noninterleaved DIMM sockets four DIMM capacities 16, 32, 64, and 128 MB, EDO ECC mode Standard RAM 16 MB Maximum RAM 512 ...
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.... Proceed to complete all three indicators flash momentarily, the Num Lock indicator should boot the system and, while the boot routine is operational, troubleshoot the memory. 4. If the system unit is already on, press the reset button or to light up during the boot routine, follow these steps. Watch the Num...
.... Proceed to complete all three indicators flash momentarily, the Num Lock indicator should boot the system and, while the boot routine is operational, troubleshoot the memory. 4. If the system unit is already on, press the reset button or to light up during the boot routine, follow these steps. Watch the Num...
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... its connector. Resource conflicts can result in disorderly or erratic system operation or failure of the system to two or more devices. Dell recommends that the same resource is fully seated. Does the problem appear to their appropriate connectors. 6. To reseat a DIMM, remove...to remove the screw that resource conflicts might exist, check the system and reassign the resources as necessary. Because a device may require dedicated memory spaces, interrupt levels, or DMA channels, all jumpers are necessary. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the original diagnostics diskette, always use ...
... its connector. Resource conflicts can result in disorderly or erratic system operation or failure of the system to two or more devices. Dell recommends that the same resource is fully seated. Does the problem appear to their appropriate connectors. 6. To reseat a DIMM, remove...to remove the screw that resource conflicts might exist, check the system and reassign the resources as necessary. Because a device may require dedicated memory spaces, interrupt levels, or DMA channels, all jumpers are necessary. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the original diagnostics diskette, always use ...
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If no errors are found in the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide. 2-6 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual If a RAM error is detected, a message appears on the system unit...isolate a failure • Run All Tests - Before the diagnostics loads, a program tests the portion of the problem, call Dell for loading the diagnostics. For instructions, see the chapter titled "Getting Help" in RAM, the diagnostics loads and the Diagnostics ... testing is needed to the proper troubleshooting steps for determining the source of main memory (RAM) required for technical assistance.
If no errors are found in the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide. 2-6 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual If a RAM error is detected, a message appears on the system unit...isolate a failure • Run All Tests - Before the diagnostics loads, a program tests the portion of the problem, call Dell for loading the diagnostics. For instructions, see the chapter titled "Getting Help" in RAM, the diagnostics loads and the Diagnostics ... testing is needed to the proper troubleshooting steps for determining the source of main memory (RAM) required for technical assistance.
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... (defective video expansion card) 3-4-2 4-2-1 Search for video ROM failure No timer tick Defective system board 4-2-2 Shutdown failure 4-2-3 Gate A20 failure 4-2-4 4-3-1 Unexpected interrupt in protected mode Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Faulty or improperly seated DIMMs 3-2 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual POST Beep Codes (continued) Beep Code Error Probable Causes 1-3-1 Main...
... (defective video expansion card) 3-4-2 4-2-1 Search for video ROM failure No timer tick Defective system board 4-2-2 Shutdown failure 4-2-3 Gate A20 failure 4-2-4 4-3-1 Unexpected interrupt in protected mode Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Faulty or improperly seated DIMMs 3-2 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual POST Beep Codes (continued) Beep Code Error Probable Causes 1-3-1 Main...
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...attempted to associated drive. Faulty diskette, faulty or improperly connected diskette/tape drive interface cable, or loose power cable. 3-4 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual Bad errorcorrection code(ECC) on disk read Diskette drive or harddisk drive controller detected uncorrectable read diskette...could not find particular disk sector. Controller has failed Data error Decreasing available memory Diskette drive 0 seek failure Diskette drive 1 seek failure Diskette read error from using available memory. not exist or is not in System Setup program, loose diskette/tape ...
...attempted to associated drive. Faulty diskette, faulty or improperly connected diskette/tape drive interface cable, or loose power cable. 3-4 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual Bad errorcorrection code(ECC) on disk read Diskette drive or harddisk drive controller detected uncorrectable read diskette...could not find particular disk sector. Controller has failed Data error Decreasing available memory Diskette drive 0 seek failure Diskette drive 1 seek failure Diskette read error from using available memory. not exist or is not in System Setup program, loose diskette/tape ...
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Faulty application program or utility. System Error Messages (continued) Message Definition Probable Causes Memory address line failure at address was incorrect. Memory test did not complete. POST memory test terminated by keystroke "Network card is not present in the system" Software in use conflicts with operating system, application program, or utility. System does ...
Faulty application program or utility. System Error Messages (continued) Message Definition Probable Causes Memory address line failure at address was incorrect. Memory test did not complete. POST memory test terminated by keystroke "Network card is not present in the system" Software in use conflicts with operating system, application program, or utility. System does ...
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... enter the System Setup program, follow these steps: 1. Appendix A System Setup Program This appendix describes the System Setup program, which is used to load into memory, the message disappears, and you wait too long, the operating system begins to change the system configuration information stored in NVRAM on (or reboot) the...
... enter the System Setup program, follow these steps: 1. Appendix A System Setup Program This appendix describes the System Setup program, which is used to load into memory, the message disappears, and you wait too long, the operating system begins to change the system configuration information stored in NVRAM on (or reboot) the...
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...Memory: Service Tag: Pentium Pro-200 512 KB Integrated 64 MB ECC EDO XXXXX Tab,Shift-Tab change fields change the value in 24-hour format (hours:minutes: seconds) for the internal clock/ calendar. System Setup Screens A-2 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual System Setup Screens Page 1 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation System OptiPlex...ECC EDO XXXXX Tab,Shift-Tab change fields change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot Page 2 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation System OptiPlex GXpro 200 Setup BIOS Version: XXX Time: 13:17:02 Date: Mon Jan 6, 1997 Diskette Drive A: Diskette ...
...Memory: Service Tag: Pentium Pro-200 512 KB Integrated 64 MB ECC EDO XXXXX Tab,Shift-Tab change fields change the value in 24-hour format (hours:minutes: seconds) for the internal clock/ calendar. System Setup Screens A-2 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual System Setup Screens Page 1 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation System OptiPlex...ECC EDO XXXXX Tab,Shift-Tab change fields change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot Page 2 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation System OptiPlex GXpro 200 Setup BIOS Version: XXX Time: 13:17:02 Date: Mon Jan 6, 1997 Diskette Drive A: Diskette ...
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...using the built-in succession, and enter the appropriate number for automatic). NOTE: For EIDE devices such as the boot drive. Extended Memory Displays amount of the new drive, enter the parameters directly. Each EIDE connector supports two EIDE drives (Drive 0 and Drive 1). Diskette...B Identifies type of the parameter fields in EIDE controller, set the appropriate Drive category to display User1. To use extended or expanded memory. System Setup Program A-3 Date Resets date on system's internal clock. For EIDE hard-disk drives, the system provides an automatic drive...
...using the built-in succession, and enter the appropriate number for automatic). NOTE: For EIDE devices such as the boot drive. Extended Memory Displays amount of the new drive, enter the parameters directly. Each EIDE connector supports two EIDE drives (Drive 0 and Drive 1). Diskette...B Identifies type of the parameter fields in EIDE controller, set the appropriate Drive category to display User1. To use extended or expanded memory. System Setup Program A-3 Date Resets date on system's internal clock. For EIDE hard-disk drives, the system provides an automatic drive...
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...Sequence Determines whether system boots from diskette (if present) or hard-disk drive. Also used to be shadowed or cached. A-4 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual Table A-1. NOTE: Some video cards are not designed to assign and verify a new password. Setup Password ... mode is installed. System Password Displays current status of keyboard errors during POST. System Setup Categories (continued) Category Function Reserved Memory Designates a region of system security by an expansion card. CPU Speed Indicates processor speed at which system boots-the processor's ...
...Sequence Determines whether system boots from diskette (if present) or hard-disk drive. Also used to be shadowed or cached. A-4 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual Table A-1. NOTE: Some video cards are not designed to assign and verify a new password. Setup Password ... mode is installed. System Password Displays current status of keyboard errors during POST. System Setup Categories (continued) Category Function Reserved Memory Designates a region of system security by an expansion card. CPU Speed Indicates processor speed at which system boots-the processor's ...
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... Function Microprocessor Displays type of level-2 cache memory in system, except for memory on EMS expansion cards. System Memory Displays entire amount of installed memory detected in microprocessor. If EDO DIMMs are installed..., EDO is assigned. Table A-1. Asset Tag Displays the asset tag number up to ten characters if one is displayed next to this category. Service Tag Displays system's five-character service tag number. Level 2 Cache Displays size of microprocessor installed. A-6 Dell OptiPlex...
... Function Microprocessor Displays type of level-2 cache memory in system, except for memory on EMS expansion cards. System Memory Displays entire amount of installed memory detected in microprocessor. If EDO DIMMs are installed..., EDO is assigned. Table A-1. Asset Tag Displays the asset tag number up to ten characters if one is displayed next to this category. Service Tag Displays system's five-character service tag number. Level 2 Cache Displays size of microprocessor installed. A-6 Dell OptiPlex...
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subsystems advanced expansion, 1-5 enhanced dual-interface EIDE, 1-6 main memory, 1-13 video memory, 1-12 switch, voltage selection, 1-4 system board components removal, 4-16 illustrated, 1-12 jumpers, 1-13 location inside chassis, 1-4 removing and replacing, 4-26 system board jumpers, 1-13 ... 2-1 initial user contact, 2-1 internal visual inspection, 2-4 U USB description, 1-7 location, 1-4, 1-12 user contact, initial, 2-1 V video connector location, 1-4 video subsystem, 1-6 visual inspection external, 2-2 internal, 2-4 voltage selection switch, 1-4 4 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual
subsystems advanced expansion, 1-5 enhanced dual-interface EIDE, 1-6 main memory, 1-13 video memory, 1-12 switch, voltage selection, 1-4 system board components removal, 4-16 illustrated, 1-12 jumpers, 1-13 location inside chassis, 1-4 removing and replacing, 4-26 system board jumpers, 1-13 ... 2-1 initial user contact, 2-1 internal visual inspection, 2-4 U USB description, 1-7 location, 1-4, 1-12 user contact, initial, 2-1 V video connector location, 1-4 video subsystem, 1-6 visual inspection external, 2-2 internal, 2-4 voltage selection switch, 1-4 4 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual