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...better use of text printed in bold type or in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Introduction Setup and Operation System Setup Installing Upgrades Troubleshooting Technical Specifications NOTE: You can... OS/2 are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation; Novell and NetWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may result in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, OptiFrame, Dell OpenManage, Dimension, Latitude, Inspiron, and DellWare are registered trademarks of International Business ...
...better use of text printed in bold type or in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Introduction Setup and Operation System Setup Installing Upgrades Troubleshooting Technical Specifications NOTE: You can... OS/2 are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation; Novell and NetWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may result in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, OptiFrame, Dell OpenManage, Dimension, Latitude, Inspiron, and DellWare are registered trademarks of International Business ...
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... the problem, the original outlet is not resolved, try another bootable device. Back to Contents Page Basic Checks: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Checking Connections and Switches Backing Up Your Files Look and Listen Basic Checks System Setup Overview If... your Dell computer system is not working as expected, and if you to further detailed troubleshooting information and ...
... the problem, the original outlet is not resolved, try another bootable device. Back to Contents Page Basic Checks: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Checking Connections and Switches Backing Up Your Files Look and Listen Basic Checks System Setup Overview If... your Dell computer system is not working as expected, and if you to further detailed troubleshooting information and ...
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.... You can extend up (see "Safety First - Replacing the Battery To replace the system battery, perform the following steps: 1. Back to Contents Page Battery: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Replacing the Battery Overview A 3.0-volt (V) CR2032 coin-cell battery installed on the system board maintains system configuration, date, and time...
.... You can extend up (see "Safety First - Replacing the Battery To replace the system battery, perform the following steps: 1. Back to Contents Page Battery: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Replacing the Battery Overview A 3.0-volt (V) CR2032 coin-cell battery installed on the system board maintains system configuration, date, and time...
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Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview International Dialing Codes Americas Contact Numbers Europe Contact Numbers Asia and Other Regions Contact Numbers Overview When you need assistance in ... making a direct-dialed call to the local numbers provided in the following sections. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your Express Service Code ready when you are most often used to contact Dell, use the telephone numbers, codes, and electronic addresses provided in the other words, when your call...
Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview International Dialing Codes Americas Contact Numbers Europe Contact Numbers Asia and Other Regions Contact Numbers Overview When you need assistance in ... making a direct-dialed call to the local numbers provided in the following sections. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your Express Service Code ready when you are most often used to contact Dell, use the telephone numbers, codes, and electronic addresses provided in the other words, when your call...
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... Help screens that inform you begin. 1. Select CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive as ports. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Features Before You Start Testing Starting the Dell Diagnostics Advanced Testing Overview If you experience a problem with other computers may cause incorrect computer responses or result...
... Help screens that inform you begin. 1. Select CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive as ports. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Features Before You Start Testing Starting the Dell Diagnostics Advanced Testing Overview If you experience a problem with other computers may cause incorrect computer responses or result...
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... least 5 seconds before you remove the computer cover. Back to verify that accompanied the drive to Contents Page Diskette, Tape, and CD-ROM Drives: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Installing a CD-ROM Drive in a Small-Form-Factor Chassis Installing a Diskette, Tape, or CD-ROM Drive in a Low-Profile Chassis Installing...
... least 5 seconds before you remove the computer cover. Back to verify that accompanied the drive to Contents Page Diskette, Tape, and CD-ROM Drives: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Installing a CD-ROM Drive in a Small-Form-Factor Chassis Installing a Diskette, Tape, or CD-ROM Drive in a Low-Profile Chassis Installing...
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... performance of any ISA expansion cards on the chassis and riser board. Dell recommends this step due to Contents Page Expansion Cards: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Riser Boards Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Overview OptiPlex GX100 systems can accommodate a mix of 32-bit Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion...
... performance of any ISA expansion cards on the chassis and riser board. Dell recommends this step due to Contents Page Expansion Cards: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Riser Boards Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Overview OptiPlex GX100 systems can accommodate a mix of 32-bit Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion...
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...procedures for equipment that is working keyboard. 2. Start the Dell Diagnostics by inserting the Dell ResourceCD into the CD-ROM drive and rebooting the system. 3. Back to Contents Page External Components: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Troubleshooting I/O Ports Troubleshooting the ...the electrical outlet. See "Getting Help" for the equipment that your monitor, keyboard, mouse, or printer. Before running the Dell Diagnostics make sure that is set to correct the video image, including the horizontal and vertical position and size. 3. If...
...procedures for equipment that is working keyboard. 2. Start the Dell Diagnostics by inserting the Dell ResourceCD into the CD-ROM drive and rebooting the system. 3. Back to Contents Page External Components: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Troubleshooting I/O Ports Troubleshooting the ...the electrical outlet. See "Getting Help" for the equipment that your monitor, keyboard, mouse, or printer. Before running the Dell Diagnostics make sure that is set to correct the video image, including the horizontal and vertical position and size. 3. If...
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Back to Contents Page Hard-Disk Drives: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide General Information About EIDE Hard-Disk Drives Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in a Low-Profile Chassis Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk ...
Back to Contents Page Hard-Disk Drives: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide General Information About EIDE Hard-Disk Drives Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in a Low-Profile Chassis Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk ...
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.../ Log in this section, including AutoTech, TechFax, order status, technical support, and product information. Please call Dell for technical assistance. Back to Contents Page Help Overview: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Technical Assistance Help Tools Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call...
.../ Log in this section, including AutoTech, TechFax, order status, technical support, and product information. Please call Dell for technical assistance. Back to Contents Page Help Overview: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Technical Assistance Help Tools Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call...
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... until it into place. To remove the insert covering the 5.25-inch bay, perform the following steps: 1. Back to Contents Page Front-Panel Inserts: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Low-Profile Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Mini Tower Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Low-Profile Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Empty drive bays...
... until it into place. To remove the insert covering the 5.25-inch bay, perform the following steps: 1. Back to Contents Page Front-Panel Inserts: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Low-Profile Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Mini Tower Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Low-Profile Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Empty drive bays...
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... computer cover, see "Safety First-For You and Your Computer" and "Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover." Back to Contents Page Inside Your Computer: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Internal Views System Board Components System Board Jumpers System Board Labels Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board...
... computer cover, see "Safety First-For You and Your Computer" and "Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover." Back to Contents Page Inside Your Computer: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Internal Views System Board Components System Board Jumpers System Board Labels Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board...
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Back to Contents Page Installing Upgrades: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Inside Your Computer Expansion Cards System Memory Microprocessor Battery Hard-Disk Drives Diskette, Tape, and CD-ROM Drives Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Installing Upgrades: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Inside Your Computer Expansion Cards System Memory Microprocessor Battery Hard-Disk Drives Diskette, Tape, and CD-ROM Drives Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Internal Components: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Safety First-For You and Your Computer Troubleshooting System Memory Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover Troubleshooting...computer. 3. While working inside your computer, do the following: l Perform the procedures as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the Dell ResourceCD l A small flat-blade screwdriver and a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver (or quarter-inch hex-nut driver) Safety First-For You and Your Computer The procedures...
Back to Contents Page Internal Components: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Safety First-For You and Your Computer Troubleshooting System Memory Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover Troubleshooting...computer. 3. While working inside your computer, do the following: l Perform the procedures as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the Dell ResourceCD l A small flat-blade screwdriver and a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver (or quarter-inch hex-nut driver) Safety First-For You and Your Computer The procedures...
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...174; environments. Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Hardware Features Software Features Manageability Features ENERGY STAR® Compliance Overview Dell OptiPlex GX100 Managed PC systems are designed around the Intel®... architecture. l Full compliance with your initial requirements and then add Dell-supported upgrades as mice, printers, and computer speakers. Hard-disk drives shipped with OptiPlex GX100 systems are running simultaneously). Each computer system uses a high-performance Peripheral...
...174; environments. Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Hardware Features Software Features Manageability Features ENERGY STAR® Compliance Overview Dell OptiPlex GX100 Managed PC systems are designed around the Intel®... architecture. l Full compliance with your initial requirements and then add Dell-supported upgrades as mice, printers, and computer speakers. Hard-disk drives shipped with OptiPlex GX100 systems are running simultaneously). Each computer system uses a high-performance Peripheral...
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... and MIF database values. l Support for evaluating the computer's components and devices. Manageability Features Your Dell OptiPlex GX100 Managed PC system is the Dell software-management application interface for the Microsoft® System Management Server (SMS), which allows a remote ...the following subsections describe the hardware and software manageability features available for your computer system's software and hardware. l Dell Diagnostics for Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant. The following information about events generated by SMART drives on a local or remote ...
... and MIF database values. l Support for evaluating the computer's components and devices. Manageability Features Your Dell OptiPlex GX100 Managed PC system is the Dell software-management application interface for the Microsoft® System Management Server (SMS), which allows a remote ...the following subsections describe the hardware and software manageability features available for your computer system's software and hardware. l Dell Diagnostics for Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant. The following information about events generated by SMART drives on a local or remote ...
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...computer cover. Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to the instructions in socket B. Back to Contents Page System Memory: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Removing DIMMs Installing DIMMs Overview You can increase system memory up : ALERT! " 1. Installing DIMMs To... Figure 7 in "Inside Your Computer" shows the location of the socket (see the other precautions in either socket. For optimum operation, Dell recommends that occupy sockets in which you may install DIMMs in "Safety First-For You and Your Computer. Press the clips outward until the...
...computer cover. Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to the instructions in socket B. Back to Contents Page System Memory: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview Removing DIMMs Installing DIMMs Overview You can increase system memory up : ALERT! " 1. Installing DIMMs To... Figure 7 in "Inside Your Computer" shows the location of the socket (see the other precautions in either socket. For optimum operation, Dell recommends that occupy sockets in which you may install DIMMs in "Safety First-For You and Your Computer. Press the clips outward until the...
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...Bad command or file name The command you entered does not Make sure you have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. See "System Messages" or "System Beep Codes" for the same error. Bad error-correction code(ECC)... on resolving any problems indicated by the message. See "Troubleshooting System Memory." Back to Contents Page Messages and Codes: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview System Messages System Beep Codes Warning Messages Diagnostics Messages Diagnostic LEDs Overview Your application programs, operating ...
...Bad command or file name The command you entered does not Make sure you have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. See "System Messages" or "System Beep Codes" for the same error. Bad error-correction code(ECC)... on resolving any problems indicated by the message. See "Troubleshooting System Memory." Back to Contents Page Messages and Codes: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Overview System Messages System Beep Codes Warning Messages Diagnostics Messages Diagnostic LEDs Overview Your application programs, operating ...
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... rotate the bottom of the way. Then remove the two thumbscrews securing the cooling fan to Contents Page Microprocessor: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Upgrading the Microprocessor Upgrading the Microprocessor NOTE: Dell recommends that only a technically knowledgeable person perform this procedure. Also, before you remove the computer cover. Airflow Shroud, Heat...
... rotate the bottom of the way. Then remove the two thumbscrews securing the cooling fan to Contents Page Microprocessor: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Upgrading the Microprocessor Upgrading the Microprocessor NOTE: Dell recommends that only a technically knowledgeable person perform this procedure. Also, before you remove the computer cover. Airflow Shroud, Heat...
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... System Information Guide that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions. Back to Contents Page Setup and Operation: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Getting Started Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Connecting Peripheral Devices Using the System Password Feature Controls and...rather than having it on, see the setup guide for your system for the first time. Then turn it set up by Dell. Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually require you to operate properly. When the operating system is turned off the...
... System Information Guide that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions. Back to Contents Page Setup and Operation: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide Getting Started Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Connecting Peripheral Devices Using the System Password Feature Controls and...rather than having it on, see the setup guide for your system for the first time. Then turn it set up by Dell. Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually require you to operate properly. When the operating system is turned off the...