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... Power Connectors . . . . 1-33 DC Power Distribution for the OptiPlex NX 1-34 Technical Specifications 1-36 Chapter 2 Basic Troubleshooting 2-1 Initial User Contact 2-1 External Visual Inspection 2-2 Observing the Boot Routine 2-3 Internal Visual Inspection 2-4 Eliminating Resource Conflicts 2-6 Running Computer Diagnostics 2-6 Server-Based Diagnostics (EM System Board Only 2-6 Hard-Disk-Based Diagnostics (Net PC Systems Only 2-7 Diskette-Based...
... Power Connectors . . . . 1-33 DC Power Distribution for the OptiPlex NX 1-34 Technical Specifications 1-36 Chapter 2 Basic Troubleshooting 2-1 Initial User Contact 2-1 External Visual Inspection 2-2 Observing the Boot Routine 2-3 Internal Visual Inspection 2-4 Eliminating Resource Conflicts 2-6 Running Computer Diagnostics 2-6 Server-Based Diagnostics (EM System Board Only 2-6 Hard-Disk-Based Diagnostics (Net PC Systems Only 2-7 Diskette-Based...
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...devices, typically EIDE tape drives or CD-ROM drives. The computer's boot drive should be connected to two highperformance EIDE devices. SMART Technology As a standard feature, OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX systems are equipped with an integrated diskette drive controller (PC87307VUL) ... two external drive devices. 1-4 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual EIDE Subsystem The EIDE subsystem implemented on the system board. Hard-disk drives should be installed in the internal hard-disk drive positions described in "Hard-Disk Drive Service Information" found later ...
...devices, typically EIDE tape drives or CD-ROM drives. The computer's boot drive should be connected to two highperformance EIDE devices. SMART Technology As a standard feature, OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX systems are equipped with an integrated diskette drive controller (PC87307VUL) ... two external drive devices. 1-4 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual EIDE Subsystem The EIDE subsystem implemented on the system board. Hard-disk drives should be installed in the internal hard-disk drive positions described in "Hard-Disk Drive Service Information" found later ...
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...data being transferred to light up during the boot routine, troubleshoot the diskette drive or hard-disk drive subsystem, as appropriate for your system for component location information. During the boot routine, observe the system for the Diagnostics Menu. Yes. Remove the computer cover. 2-4 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Proceed to Figures ... all open files and exited all the AC power cables from the drives. If either of the following: • Diskette-drive and hard-disk drive access indicators: These indicators light up in this chapter. 4.
...data being transferred to light up during the boot routine, troubleshoot the diskette drive or hard-disk drive subsystem, as appropriate for your system for component location information. During the boot routine, observe the system for the Diagnostics Menu. Yes. Remove the computer cover. 2-4 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Proceed to Figures ... all open files and exited all the AC power cables from the drives. If either of the following: • Diskette-drive and hard-disk drive access indicators: These indicators light up in this chapter. 4.
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... same resource is assigned to two or more devices. The OptiPlex NX systems use either server-based, hard-disk-based, or (optionally) diskette-based diagnostics using an external ...all . Either press to restore the default settings, or press and the right-arrow key to boot from the network. Press immediately after you see Figure A-1). If you wait more than 5 seconds...disorderly or erratic system operation or failure of the computer. Turn on system access. 2-6 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Press to cancel. then shut down the system and try again....
... same resource is assigned to two or more devices. The OptiPlex NX systems use either server-based, hard-disk-based, or (optionally) diskette-based diagnostics using an external ...all . Either press to restore the default settings, or press and the right-arrow key to boot from the network. Press immediately after you see Figure A-1). If you wait more than 5 seconds...disorderly or erratic system operation or failure of the computer. Turn on system access. 2-6 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Press to cancel. then shut down the system and try again....
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... MS-DOS cannot read from which it . Faulty diskette, diskette/ tape drive subsystem, or hard-disk drive subsystem (defective system board). or hard-disk drive. Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup program, or no boot disk in trying to boot. interrupt malfunctioning. System resource conflict. Requested sector not found MS-DOS unable to Defective sectors...
... MS-DOS cannot read from which it . Faulty diskette, diskette/ tape drive subsystem, or hard-disk drive subsystem (defective system board). or hard-disk drive. Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup program, or no boot disk in trying to boot. interrupt malfunctioning. System resource conflict. Requested sector not found MS-DOS unable to Defective sectors...
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.... System Setup Screens A-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual System Setup Screens configuration options title box help Page 1 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) System OptiPlex GXa 233M EM+ Setup BIOS Version: XXX Keyboard Errors: System Password: Password Status: Boot Sequence: Report Not Enabled...NIC) Integrated Devices Sound: On NIC: On Mouse: On Serial Port 1: Serial Port 2: Parallel Port: Parallel Mode: IDE Hard Disk: Diskette: Speaker: Auto Auto 378h AT Auto Auto On Pentium® II Processor 233 MHz Level 2 Cache: 512 KB Integrated ...
.... System Setup Screens A-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual System Setup Screens configuration options title box help Page 1 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) System OptiPlex GXa 233M EM+ Setup BIOS Version: XXX Keyboard Errors: System Password: Password Status: Boot Sequence: Report Not Enabled...NIC) Integrated Devices Sound: On NIC: On Mouse: On Serial Port 1: Serial Port 2: Parallel Port: Parallel Mode: IDE Hard Disk: Diskette: Speaker: Auto Auto 378h AT Auto Auto On Pentium® II Processor 233 MHz Level 2 Cache: 512 KB Integrated ...
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...drives in EIDE controller, set the appropriate Drive category to highlight each field. Net PC chassis supports only one hard-disk drive and no CD-ROM drive or tape drive. Reserved Memory Designates a region of the parameter fields in these categories. For EIDE... calendar. Diskette Drive A Diskette Drive B Identifies type of the new drive, enter parameters directly. CPU Speed Indicates processor speed at which system boots-the processor's rated speed or a slower compatibility speed, which disables cache. Table A-1. Date Resets date on computer's internal clock. Tape drives are...
...drives in EIDE controller, set the appropriate Drive category to highlight each field. Net PC chassis supports only one hard-disk drive and no CD-ROM drive or tape drive. Reserved Memory Designates a region of the parameter fields in these categories. For EIDE... calendar. Diskette Drive A Diskette Drive B Identifies type of the new drive, enter parameters directly. CPU Speed Indicates processor speed at which system boots-the processor's rated speed or a slower compatibility speed, which disables cache. Table A-1. Date Resets date on computer's internal clock. Tape drives are...
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... Setup program. Sound Enables (On) or disables (Off) the integrated sound controller. Boot Sequence Boot Sequence can be set the system password to Diskette First (the default option), Hard Disk Only, CD-ROM First, or Device List. Auto Power On Allows you to set...network card is disabled. Password Status Provides an extra measure of system inactivity. The time uses the 24-hour format. A-4 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Setup Password Restricts access to assign and verify a new password. You must reboot your system before a...
... Setup program. Sound Enables (On) or disables (Off) the integrated sound controller. Boot Sequence Boot Sequence can be set the system password to Diskette First (the default option), Hard Disk Only, CD-ROM First, or Device List. Auto Power On Allows you to set...network card is disabled. Password Status Provides an extra measure of system inactivity. The time uses the 24-hour format. A-4 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Setup Password Restricts access to assign and verify a new password. You must reboot your system before a...
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... beep codes, 3-1 BIOS, flash ROM, 1-4 block diagram low-profile computer, 1-28 midsize computer, 1-30 mini tower computer, 1-31 Net PC computer, 1-35 boot routine observing while troubleshooting, 2-3 bracket, hard-disk drive, removal midsize computer, 5-12 mini tower computer, 6-15 C cabling, verification, 2-2 CD-ROM drive removal low-profile computer, 4-10 midsize computer, 5-11...
... beep codes, 3-1 BIOS, flash ROM, 1-4 block diagram low-profile computer, 1-28 midsize computer, 1-30 mini tower computer, 1-31 Net PC computer, 1-35 boot routine observing while troubleshooting, 2-3 bracket, hard-disk drive, removal midsize computer, 5-12 mini tower computer, 6-15 C cabling, verification, 2-2 CD-ROM drive removal low-profile computer, 4-10 midsize computer, 5-11...