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...trade names other than its own. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, OptiFrame, Dell OpenManage, Dimension, Latitude, Inspiron, and DellWare are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; IBM and OS/2 are trademarks ...this document is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation; Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Introduction Setup and Operation System Setup Installing Upgrades Troubleshooting Specifications NOTE: You can obtain the latest ...
...trade names other than its own. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, OptiFrame, Dell OpenManage, Dimension, Latitude, Inspiron, and DellWare are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; IBM and OS/2 are trademarks ...this document is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation; Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Introduction Setup and Operation System Setup Installing Upgrades Troubleshooting Specifications NOTE: You can obtain the latest ...
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...is behaving erratically, back up data files. Basic Checks See the following steps in this section. Complete the following sections in System Setup. Disconnect all the connections and switches: 1. Otherwise, see "Getting Help." If the problem is not resolved, try another bootable... a Damaged Computer." Back to Contents Page Basic Checks: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Overview Backing Up Your Files Basic Checks Checking Connections and Switches Look and Listen System Setup Overview If your Dell computer system is not working as expected, and if you...
...is behaving erratically, back up data files. Basic Checks See the following steps in this section. Complete the following sections in System Setup. Disconnect all the connections and switches: 1. Otherwise, see "Getting Help." If the problem is not resolved, try another bootable... a Damaged Computer." Back to Contents Page Basic Checks: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Overview Backing Up Your Files Basic Checks Checking Connections and Switches Look and Listen System Setup Overview If your Dell computer system is not working as expected, and if you...
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... up, see "Look and Listen." The absence of a familiar sound When you turn on and off. To correct this problem, enter System Setup, correct the setting for drive A. If the problem is not operating properly, see "Troubleshooting I/O Ports." The monitor's power indicator Most monitors ...at and listening to your computer you access a drive Make sure the sound is important in System Setup you boot your system, your keyboard is not operating properly, see "Dell Diagnostics." If the monitor's power indicator does not light up , see "Troubleshooting the Keyboard." ...
... up, see "Look and Listen." The absence of a familiar sound When you turn on and off. To correct this problem, enter System Setup, correct the setting for drive A. If the problem is not operating properly, see "Troubleshooting I/O Ports." The monitor's power indicator Most monitors ...at and listening to your computer you access a drive Make sure the sound is important in System Setup you boot your system, your keyboard is not operating properly, see "Dell Diagnostics." If the monitor's power indicator does not light up , see "Troubleshooting the Keyboard." ...
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... Turn off your system and disconnect it is displayed during the boot routine along with a message such as a plastic screwdriver. 5. Enter System Setup. In this LED, see "Safety First - CAUTION: There is a danger of this case, you remove the computer cover, see Figure ...incorrectly installed. You can extend up to ten years. CAUTION: Before you must enter System Setup and reset the configuration options. Back to Contents Page Battery: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Overview Replacing the Battery Overview A 3.0-volt (V) CR2032 coin-cell battery ...
... Turn off your system and disconnect it is displayed during the boot routine along with a message such as a plastic screwdriver. 5. Enter System Setup. In this LED, see "Safety First - CAUTION: There is a danger of this case, you remove the computer cover, see Figure ...incorrectly installed. You can extend up to ten years. CAUTION: Before you must enter System Setup and reset the configuration options. Back to Contents Page Battery: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Overview Replacing the Battery Overview A 3.0-volt (V) CR2032 coin-cell battery ...
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... the System Battery 1 Battery 2 Battery socket 6. Back to their electrical outlets, and turn it into place. Enter the correct time and date through System Setup's System Time and System Date options. If the time and date are still incorrect, see Figure 1). Replace the AGP card brace. 7. Also, use the... copy you made in the computer, turn them on , and enter System Setup. Leave the computer turned off and unplug your computer and peripherals to Contents Page Replace the computer cover, reconnect your computer.
... the System Battery 1 Battery 2 Battery socket 6. Back to their electrical outlets, and turn it into place. Enter the correct time and date through System Setup's System Time and System Date options. If the time and date are still incorrect, see Figure 1). Replace the AGP card brace. 7. Also, use the... copy you made in the computer, turn them on , and enter System Setup. Leave the computer turned off and unplug your computer and peripherals to Contents Page Replace the computer cover, reconnect your computer.
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... online Help screens that describe the tests and tell how to run the Dell Diagnostics before you need when talking to access the System Setup screen. 3. Starting the Dell Diagnostics NOTE: Dell recommends that appear if problems are detected Before You Start Testing l Read ... operation. Select CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive as ports. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell OptiPlex™ GX300 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...
... online Help screens that describe the tests and tell how to run the Dell Diagnostics before you need when talking to access the System Setup screen. 3. Starting the Dell Diagnostics NOTE: Dell recommends that appear if problems are detected Before You Start Testing l Read ... operation. Select CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive as ports. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell OptiPlex™ GX300 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...
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...a thorough check of your computer or to perform a quick check of your test(s). 11. Dell recommends that the diagnostics is presented as follows: Select the Advanced Testing option to exit system setup and save the change the boot sequence, repeat steps 1 through 6, set the boot sequence...-DOS - l Information and Results - When the diagnostics load, the following advanced testing screen appears. Performs quick or extensive tests on the Dell Diagnostics. or down-arrow key to highlight the option and pressing , or press the key that run fast and do not require user interaction...
...a thorough check of your computer or to perform a quick check of your test(s). 11. Dell recommends that the diagnostics is presented as follows: Select the Advanced Testing option to exit system setup and save the change the boot sequence, repeat steps 1 through 6, set the boot sequence...-DOS - l Information and Results - When the diagnostics load, the following advanced testing screen appears. Performs quick or extensive tests on the Dell Diagnostics. or down-arrow key to highlight the option and pressing , or press the key that run fast and do not require user interaction...
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...25-inch drive bay was previously empty, remove the front-panel insert from the drive to the documentation that your system configuration information in System Setup. Replace the front bezel. 13. Check all cable connections. Verify that came with their power sources, and turn them on the system board.... NOTE: Tape drives sold by running the Dell Diagnostics. Hold the bezel with the inside facing toward you install a tape drive, refer to the interface connector labeled "DSKT" on . 14.
...25-inch drive bay was previously empty, remove the front-panel insert from the drive to the documentation that your system configuration information in System Setup. Replace the front bezel. 13. Check all cable connections. Verify that came with their power sources, and turn them on the system board.... NOTE: Tape drives sold by running the Dell Diagnostics. Hold the bezel with the inside facing toward you install a tape drive, refer to the interface connector labeled "DSKT" on . 14.
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... in the connector, secure the card's mounting bracket to the chassis with the screw you installed an entry-level OptiPlex sound card, change the setting for instructions. While in System Setup, if you removed in order to route the speaker cable through a hole in the front of the chassis and... reconnect it is full-length, insert the front end of the chassis as you are installing the entry-level OptiPlex™ sound card, disconnect the...
... in the connector, secure the card's mounting bracket to the chassis with the screw you installed an entry-level OptiPlex sound card, change the setting for instructions. While in System Setup, if you removed in order to route the speaker cable through a hole in the front of the chassis and... reconnect it is full-length, insert the front end of the chassis as you are installing the entry-level OptiPlex™ sound card, disconnect the...
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...your network administrator for instructions. Replace the computer cover, and reconnect your computer. 7. To reset the chassis intrusion detector, enter System Setup and reset Chassis Intrusion to be displayed at the next system start-up: ALERT! Unscrew the mounting bracket of your computer and peripherals... cause the following message to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by its outside corners, and ease it out of the system. NOTE: After you are removing the card permanently...
...your network administrator for instructions. Replace the computer cover, and reconnect your computer. 7. To reset the chassis intrusion detector, enter System Setup and reset Chassis Intrusion to be displayed at the next system start-up: ALERT! Unscrew the mounting bracket of your computer and peripherals... cause the following message to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by its outside corners, and ease it out of the system. NOTE: After you are removing the card permanently...
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... a port problem or if equipment connected to a port seems to Auto. 2. If you have . Start the Dell Diagnostics by inserting the Dell ResourceCD and rebooting the system. 4. If any lint or other debris that the problem is configured and installed correctly.... and the peripheral device l A faulty cable between the I/O port and the peripheral device l A faulty peripheral device l Incorrect settings in System Setup l Incorrect settings in "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" to verify that the settings for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. See "Getting Help" for the Serial...
... a port problem or if equipment connected to a port seems to Auto. 2. If you have . Start the Dell Diagnostics by inserting the Dell ResourceCD and rebooting the system. 4. If any lint or other debris that the problem is configured and installed correctly.... and the peripheral device l A faulty cable between the I/O port and the peripheral device l A faulty peripheral device l Incorrect settings in System Setup l Incorrect settings in "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" to verify that the settings for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. See "Getting Help" for the Serial...
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...numbers be assigned sequentially or that came with any EIDE hard-disk drives, do not need to 15. If you update the System Setup settings, reboot the system. 15. See the documentation provided with your operating system. The remaining connectors on the cable should be attached...devices in the same system. One end of the SCSI chain and disabled for the primary and secondary controllers are different. NOTICE: Dell recommends that termination be attached to the documentation for information about setting the appropriate SCSI ID number. General Procedure for information on ...
...numbers be assigned sequentially or that came with any EIDE hard-disk drives, do not need to 15. If you update the System Setup settings, reboot the system. 15. See the documentation provided with your operating system. The remaining connectors on the cable should be attached...devices in the same system. One end of the SCSI chain and disabled for the primary and secondary controllers are different. NOTICE: Dell recommends that termination be attached to the documentation for information about setting the appropriate SCSI ID number. General Procedure for information on ...
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...0 and Primary Drive 1 should be set it . Configure the device for instructions. Fold all other end of the device. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by touching an unpainted metal surface on the second EIDE channel, such as appropriate. ¡ To install a SCSI hard-disk...cover, the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. To reset the chassis intrusion detector, enter System Setup and reset Chassis Intrusion to be set to None. 10. Then continue with pin 1 on the drive's interface connector to avoid ...
...0 and Primary Drive 1 should be set it . Configure the device for instructions. Fold all other end of the device. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by touching an unpainted metal surface on the second EIDE channel, such as appropriate. ¡ To install a SCSI hard-disk...cover, the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. To reset the chassis intrusion detector, enter System Setup and reset Chassis Intrusion to be set to None. 10. Then continue with pin 1 on the drive's interface connector to avoid ...
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...Touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer, perform the following steps in "Checking Connections and Switches" and "System Setup." Disconnect the computer and peripherals from the computer. For the location of your computer, before touching anything inside your computer...or quarter-inch hex-nut driver) Safety First-For You and Your Computer The procedures in Dell documentation. Back to Contents Page Internal Components: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Overview Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Safety First-For You and Your Computer Troubleshooting System...
...Touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer, perform the following steps in "Checking Connections and Switches" and "System Setup." Disconnect the computer and peripherals from the computer. For the location of your computer, before touching anything inside your computer...or quarter-inch hex-nut driver) Safety First-For You and Your Computer The procedures in Dell documentation. Back to Contents Page Internal Components: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Overview Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Safety First-For You and Your Computer Troubleshooting System...
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...telecommunication lines from the computer. Also, disconnect any attached peripherals, and disconnect all components are loose, reseat them. Start the Dell Diagnostics by the manufacturer. Remove the AGP card brace according to the instructions in "Removing and Replacing the AGP Card Brace."...cover, reconnect the system to the manufacturer's instructions. If an error message indicates a problem with the battery or if System Setup loses the system configuration information when the computer is turned off the system, including any telephone or telecommunication lines from the ...
...telecommunication lines from the computer. Also, disconnect any attached peripherals, and disconnect all components are loose, reseat them. Start the Dell Diagnostics by the manufacturer. Remove the AGP card brace according to the instructions in "Removing and Replacing the AGP Card Brace."...cover, reconnect the system to the manufacturer's instructions. If an error message indicates a problem with the battery or if System Setup loses the system configuration information when the computer is turned off the system, including any telephone or telecommunication lines from the ...
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...-line memory module (RIMM) or a faulty system board. If an error message indicates invalid system configuration information, enter System Setup and check the System Memory option. Before attempting to troubleshoot the video subsystem, perform the procedure found in their corresponding connectors on...1. Turn off . Turn on obtaining technical assistance. 10. CAUTION: Before you removed previously, and repeat steps 6 and 7. If the Dell Diagnostics identifies a faulty RIMM, replace that you remove the computer cover, see "Getting Help" for information on the system, including any ...
...-line memory module (RIMM) or a faulty system board. If an error message indicates invalid system configuration information, enter System Setup and check the System Memory option. Before attempting to troubleshoot the video subsystem, perform the procedure found in their corresponding connectors on...1. Turn off . Turn on obtaining technical assistance. 10. CAUTION: Before you removed previously, and repeat steps 6 and 7. If the Dell Diagnostics identifies a faulty RIMM, replace that you remove the computer cover, see "Getting Help" for information on the system, including any ...
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... and disconnect all the AC power cables from their electrical outlets. Install a jumper plug on obtaining technical assistance. 3. Enter System Setup, and verify that the power cables from the computer. If the problem is firmly connected to the drive and to an electrical ... firmly connected to the system board. If an error message indicates a system board problem, perform the following steps: 1. Start the Dell Diagnostics by inserting the Dell ResourceCD and rebooting the system. 2. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to step 6. 6. If any necessary changes, and ...
... and disconnect all the AC power cables from their electrical outlets. Install a jumper plug on obtaining technical assistance. 3. Enter System Setup, and verify that the power cables from the computer. If the problem is firmly connected to the drive and to an electrical ... firmly connected to the system board. If an error message indicates a system board problem, perform the following steps: 1. Start the Dell Diagnostics by inserting the Dell ResourceCD and rebooting the system. 2. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to step 6. 6. If any necessary changes, and ...
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... non-Windows® operating system environments. Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Overview Hardware Features Software Features Manageability Features ENERGY STAR® Compliance Overview Dell OptiPlex GX300 Managed PC systems are not supported. l System memory that each have ... system supports no more than a total of 16 memory devices. Remote Wake Up capability also allows remote computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset tracking after business hours and on weekends when network traffic is...
... non-Windows® operating system environments. Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Overview Hardware Features Software Features Manageability Features ENERGY STAR® Compliance Overview Dell OptiPlex GX300 Managed PC systems are not supported. l System memory that each have ... system supports no more than a total of 16 memory devices. Remote Wake Up capability also allows remote computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset tracking after business hours and on weekends when network traffic is...
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...Info with support for out-of your computer system's software and hardware. It allows you enable and use the Setup Password to prevent unauthorized changes to manage system-level information, such as a Dellinstalled option on your hard-disk drive) is the... Name, Component Name, Date Software Features The following software is included with your Dell computer system: NOTE: Backup copies of all drivers for your system are running simultaneously). Manageability Features Your Dell OptiPlex GX300 Managed PC system is designed for the cost of ownership (COO) Management Information Format...
...Info with support for out-of your computer system's software and hardware. It allows you enable and use the Setup Password to prevent unauthorized changes to manage system-level information, such as a Dellinstalled option on your hard-disk drive) is the... Name, Component Name, Date Software Features The following software is included with your Dell computer system: NOTE: Backup copies of all drivers for your system are running simultaneously). Manageability Features Your Dell OptiPlex GX300 Managed PC system is designed for the cost of ownership (COO) Management Information Format...
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...PC system must contain a NIC that enables network administrators to maintain standard attribute values for the local and remote systems in a Dell DMI network l Support for the Microsoft® System Management Server (SMS), which allows network administrators to remotely turn on certain ... computer system automatically on Managed PC systems remotely allows you to perform remote computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset tracking at a preset time. The Dell OpenManage IT Assistant program creates a text file for the application program used to create...
...PC system must contain a NIC that enables network administrators to maintain standard attribute values for the local and remote systems in a Dell DMI network l Support for the Microsoft® System Management Server (SMS), which allows network administrators to remotely turn on certain ... computer system automatically on Managed PC systems remotely allows you to perform remote computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset tracking at a preset time. The Dell OpenManage IT Assistant program creates a text file for the application program used to create...