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System Information Guide 9 The integrated video connector may have a protective cover installed indicating that it is disabled. 2 NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, use the one on the expansion card, as shown in the illustrations on the right in step 2.
System Information Guide 9 The integrated video connector may have a protective cover installed indicating that it is disabled. 2 NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, use the one on the expansion card, as shown in the illustrations on the right in step 2.
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... 3 Mouse connector 4 Link integrity indicator (see "Integrated NIC connector") 5 Integrated NIC connector 6 Activity indicator (see "Integrated NIC connector") 7 Video connector 8 PCI slots 9 AC voltage switch 10 AC power connector 11 Half-height AGP slot 12 Line-out jack, line-in jack, and ... indicator (see "Integrated NIC connector") 6 Integrated NIC connector 7 Activity indicator (see "Integrated NIC connector") 8 Padlock ring 9 Video connector 10 PCI expansion-card slots 11 AGP slot 12 Line-out jack, line-in jack, and microphone jack 13 USB connectors 14 Keyboard connector 15 Diagnostic ...
... 3 Mouse connector 4 Link integrity indicator (see "Integrated NIC connector") 5 Integrated NIC connector 6 Activity indicator (see "Integrated NIC connector") 7 Video connector 8 PCI slots 9 AC voltage switch 10 AC power connector 11 Half-height AGP slot 12 Line-out jack, line-in jack, and ... indicator (see "Integrated NIC connector") 6 Integrated NIC connector 7 Activity indicator (see "Integrated NIC connector") 8 Padlock ring 9 Video connector 10 PCI expansion-card slots 11 AGP slot 12 Line-out jack, line-in jack, and microphone jack 13 USB connectors 14 Keyboard connector 15 Diagnostic ...
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... second (Mbps) network and the NIC and orange when there is amplified, so speakers with integrated amplifiers are used to attach a video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor to your system. When the indicator is used to attach a standard personal computer microphone. Mouse Connector..., the computer is automatically disabled if the system detects an installed expansion card containing a parallel port configured to the line-in "Additional System Setup Options." Microphone Jack This jack is LPT1. Dell recommends the use a USB keyboard or mouse, attach these devices to ...
... second (Mbps) network and the NIC and orange when there is amplified, so speakers with integrated amplifiers are used to attach a video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor to your system. When the indicator is used to attach a standard personal computer microphone. Mouse Connector..., the computer is automatically disabled if the system detects an installed expansion card containing a parallel port configured to the line-in "Additional System Setup Options." Microphone Jack This jack is LPT1. Dell recommends the use a USB keyboard or mouse, attach these devices to ...
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... Desktop Chassis Inside the Small Mini-Tower Chassis 1 Diskette drive 2 Hard drive 3 Internal speaker 4 Chassis intrusion switch 5 Expansion-card cage 6 Power supply 7 Expansion-card slots 8 AC power connector 9 Padlock ring 10 I/O ports and connectors 11 Microprocessor and heat sink 12 System board 13 Optical ...serial port 1 and COM2 for a secondary display if multi-monitor is supported and enabled in your computer contains an add-in PCI video card. NOTE: Do not use this designation. This connector can reassign the serial port's designation if you set the system's serial ports to...
... Desktop Chassis Inside the Small Mini-Tower Chassis 1 Diskette drive 2 Hard drive 3 Internal speaker 4 Chassis intrusion switch 5 Expansion-card cage 6 Power supply 7 Expansion-card slots 8 AC power connector 9 Padlock ring 10 I/O ports and connectors 11 Microprocessor and heat sink 12 System board 13 Optical ...serial port 1 and COM2 for a secondary display if multi-monitor is supported and enabled in your computer contains an add-in PCI video card. NOTE: Do not use this designation. This connector can reassign the serial port's designation if you set the system's serial ports to...
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... connector (not populated on the small form-factor chassis, used as the riser in the small desktop chassis, and can be populated with PCI expansion card in the small mini-tower chassis) 11 PCI 1 connector (not able to be populated on the small desktop chassis) 12 AGP/GPA (AIMM) connector... 13 Video connector (upper) and audio connectors (lower) 14 CD audio and telephony connectors 15 NIC connector (upper) and USB connectors (2) (lower) 16 Keyboard (lower) and mouse...
... connector (not populated on the small form-factor chassis, used as the riser in the small desktop chassis, and can be populated with PCI expansion card in the small mini-tower chassis) 11 PCI 1 connector (not able to be populated on the small desktop chassis) 12 AGP/GPA (AIMM) connector... 13 Video connector (upper) and audio connectors (lower) 14 CD audio and telephony connectors 15 NIC connector (upper) and USB connectors (2) (lower) 16 Keyboard (lower) and mouse...
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... for onboard audio Front panel cable connector EIDE interface connector Keyboard and mouse connectors Microprocessor connector Telephony connector Video connector Integrated NIC connector and USB connectors Parallel and serial port connectors PCI expansion card connectors Main power input connector Password jumper Riser board connector Internal speaker Voltage regulator module connector (may not...
... for onboard audio Front panel cable connector EIDE interface connector Keyboard and mouse connectors Microprocessor connector Telephony connector Video connector Integrated NIC connector and USB connectors Parallel and serial port connectors PCI expansion card connectors Main power input connector Password jumper Riser board connector Internal speaker Voltage regulator module connector (may not...
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...setting is set the appropriate Drive option to Auto. When Auto is selected, the system uses a video expansion card, if one is installed or the onboard video controller if a video expansion card is selected, the BIOS does not control USB keyboards and mice, although they function during the ...video expansion card is disabled. l PCI IRQ Assignment specifies which video controller to EPP. Then select the device whose IRQ line you do not need to change , and press the plus (+) or minus (-) key to the secondary EIDE interface connector (labeled "IDE2"). NOTES: For all EIDE devices from Dell...
...setting is set the appropriate Drive option to Auto. When Auto is selected, the system uses a video expansion card, if one is installed or the onboard video controller if a video expansion card is selected, the BIOS does not control USB keyboards and mice, although they function during the ...video expansion card is disabled. l PCI IRQ Assignment specifies which video controller to EPP. Then select the device whose IRQ line you do not need to change , and press the plus (+) or minus (-) key to the secondary EIDE interface connector (labeled "IDE2"). NOTES: For all EIDE devices from Dell...
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... An error message A series of beeps on system startup See "Power Problems" See "Video and Monitor Problems" See "Sound and Speaker Problems" See "Printer Problems" See "Serial..." See "Mouse Problems" See "Keyboard Problems" See "Drive Problems" See "Battery Problems" See "Expansion Card Problems" See "Recover From a Program That Is Not Responding" See "Restart a Computer That Is Not...perform the following tasks to Contents Page Solving Problems: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Finding Solutions Dell Diagnostics Messages and Codes Software Problems BIOS Recovery Utility ...
... An error message A series of beeps on system startup See "Power Problems" See "Video and Monitor Problems" See "Sound and Speaker Problems" See "Printer Problems" See "Serial..." See "Mouse Problems" See "Keyboard Problems" See "Drive Problems" See "Battery Problems" See "Expansion Card Problems" See "Recover From a Program That Is Not Responding" See "Restart a Computer That Is Not...perform the following tasks to Contents Page Solving Problems: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Finding Solutions Dell Diagnostics Messages and Codes Software Problems BIOS Recovery Utility ...
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... is resolved. No. Then exit system setup properly to AGP; For an AGP expansion card, set Primary Video Controller to the computer. Is the device working electrical outlet. Yes. No. Contact Dell for damaged or frayed cables. Turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and.... Is the monitor readable? Run the VESA/VGA Interface tests in close proximity to Auto. The video controller on the front of the tests fail? Contact Dell for a PCI expansion card, set correctly. l Disconnect the monitor cable from the computer and check the cable connector for interference...
... is resolved. No. Then exit system setup properly to AGP; For an AGP expansion card, set Primary Video Controller to the computer. Is the device working electrical outlet. Yes. No. Contact Dell for damaged or frayed cables. Turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and.... Is the monitor readable? Run the VESA/VGA Interface tests in close proximity to Auto. The video controller on the front of the tests fail? Contact Dell for a PCI expansion card, set correctly. l Disconnect the monitor cable from the computer and check the cable connector for interference...
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...board. The problem is resolved. Yes. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Press . 2. You may have a faulty expansion card. CAUTION: Before you perform the following steps. Make sure each expansion card is not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Close the computer cover, .... If any expansion cards are firmly connected to specific connectors on the expansion cards. No. The Close Program window appears. Proceed to step 13. 13. Make sure all expansion cards except the video card. Proceed to a drive controller card and not one of...
...board. The problem is resolved. Yes. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Press . 2. You may have a faulty expansion card. CAUTION: Before you perform the following steps. Make sure each expansion card is not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Close the computer cover, .... If any expansion cards are firmly connected to specific connectors on the expansion cards. No. The Close Program window appears. Proceed to step 13. 13. Make sure all expansion cards except the video card. Proceed to a drive controller card and not one of...
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... not one of the system board EIDE connectors, leave the drive controller card installed in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the System Board Devices test group in the computer except a video expansion card. Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the following steps: 1. Make sure that it is thoroughly dry before you have a micro...
... not one of the system board EIDE connectors, leave the drive controller card installed in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the System Board Devices test group in the computer except a video expansion card. Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the following steps: 1. Make sure that it is thoroughly dry before you have a micro...
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... printed on parity-enabled systems. l Noise or other problems from the number of installed memory, and then writes to and reads from sound cards. System Memory Problems During POST, the computer checks the computer's memory, determines the amount of available bytes to update the memory count. Does...Memory test group in the computer? Yes. l Mouse pointer hangs and will not move or moves in the Dell Diagnostics. l Messages stating that are attempting to operate on the video monitor. Basic Checks: l If an insufficient memory message appears, save and close any open files and exit ...
... printed on parity-enabled systems. l Noise or other problems from the number of installed memory, and then writes to and reads from sound cards. System Memory Problems During POST, the computer checks the computer's memory, determines the amount of available bytes to update the memory count. Does...Memory test group in the computer? Yes. l Mouse pointer hangs and will not move or moves in the Dell Diagnostics. l Messages stating that are attempting to operate on the video monitor. Basic Checks: l If an insufficient memory message appears, save and close any open files and exit ...
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...self-diagnostic checks. If the system does not boot, see "Getting Help" for instructions on the system board may be faulty. See "Video and Monitor Problems ." Back Panel LEDs When you turn on your computer, see "Getting Help" for further help you understand which is ... restart the system to retest. The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or is correctly connected, see "Safety Information." Table 4 lists the codes for procedures you perform the suggested problem resolution(s), contact Dell Technical Assistance for instructions on self-test (POST), which POST...
...self-diagnostic checks. If the system does not boot, see "Getting Help" for instructions on the system board may be faulty. See "Video and Monitor Problems ." Back Panel LEDs When you turn on your computer, see "Getting Help" for further help you understand which is ... restart the system to retest. The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or is correctly connected, see "Safety Information." Table 4 lists the codes for procedures you perform the suggested problem resolution(s), contact Dell Technical Assistance for instructions on self-test (POST), which POST...
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...Dell Diagnostics. l Make sure that came with certain application programs. l Confirm that your computer and that a problem is pressed at the wrong time, a program may give you unexpected results. If all USB devices and cables, and restart the system to retest. green yellow green yellow Possible video card... failure or bad onboard video If you have video integrated, you must replace the system board. Error Messages Error messages can be related to check the...
...Dell Diagnostics. l Make sure that came with certain application programs. l Confirm that your computer and that a problem is pressed at the wrong time, a program may give you unexpected results. If all USB devices and cables, and restart the system to retest. green yellow green yellow Possible video card... failure or bad onboard video If you have video integrated, you must replace the system board. Error Messages Error messages can be related to check the...
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...more devices try to log in the computer's memory, memory conflicts and errors can modify the default settings. For example, if a network expansion card and an expanded-memory page frame are available. NOTE: Table 1 lists default IRQ settings. Program Conflicts Some programs may leave portions of their ... by serial port 1 Available Used by the diskette controller Used by the parallel port Used by the real-time clock (RTC) Used by the video graphics array (VGA) interface (optional) Available Available Used by the mouse port Used by the math coprocessor (if applicable) Used by the primary ...
...more devices try to log in the computer's memory, memory conflicts and errors can modify the default settings. For example, if a network expansion card and an expanded-memory page frame are available. NOTE: Table 1 lists default IRQ settings. Program Conflicts Some programs may leave portions of their ... by serial port 1 Available Used by the diskette controller Used by the parallel port Used by the real-time clock (RTC) Used by the video graphics array (VGA) interface (optional) Available Available Used by the mouse port Used by the math coprocessor (if applicable) Used by the primary ...
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... optional 4-MB Graphics Performance Accelerator (GPA), or a 4X AGP card can be supported (low profile cards for small form-factor and small desktop systems; Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Processor Memory System Information Graphics (Optional) and Video Audio Expansion Bus Drives Ports Key Combinations Controls and Indicators...
... optional 4-MB Graphics Performance Accelerator (GPA), or a 4X AGP card can be supported (low profile cards for small form-factor and small desktop systems; Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Processor Memory System Information Graphics (Optional) and Video Audio Expansion Bus Drives Ports Key Combinations Controls and Indicators...
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...one bay for a 1-inch-high enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) hard drive two bays for a slimline diskette drive; Display cache Graphics memory Video resolutions (display supports some or all of these resolutions) optional 4-MB, 133-MHz SDRAM Dynamically allocated from system memory 640 x 480 pixels;...Analog Devices AD1885 AC97 Codec 16 bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to 22.9 cm high (9 inches) 120 pins PCI expansion-card connector data width (maximum) 32 bits Drives Externally accessible bays: Small form-factor chassis Small desktop chassis Small mini-tower chassis Internally...
...one bay for a 1-inch-high enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) hard drive two bays for a slimline diskette drive; Display cache Graphics memory Video resolutions (display supports some or all of these resolutions) optional 4-MB, 133-MHz SDRAM Dynamically allocated from system memory 640 x 480 pixels;...Analog Devices AD1885 AC97 Codec 16 bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to 22.9 cm high (9 inches) 120 pins PCI expansion-card connector data width (maximum) 32 bits Drives Externally accessible bays: Small form-factor chassis Small desktop chassis Small mini-tower chassis Internally...
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... the screen at the next system start-up: ALERT! Locate the GPA connector on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Hook the back end of AGP card 2 I/O panel AGP video connector 3 AGP card clip lever a. 1 Hinged lever 3. Depending on your computer and peripherals to appear on the back panel. 5. Release the AGP...
... the screen at the next system start-up: ALERT! Locate the GPA connector on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Hook the back end of AGP card 2 I/O panel AGP video connector 3 AGP card clip lever a. 1 Hinged lever 3. Depending on your computer and peripherals to appear on the back panel. 5. Release the AGP...