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...system BIOS, which warns you at system start-up if a hard-disk drive has become unreliable. • Quick tests feature in the diskette-based diagnostics (for more information about Run Quick Tests, see "Technical Specifications" found in a traditional personal computer, the Dell OptiPlex GXpro ...to 512 MB of these features (except the Run Quick Tests feature described in Chapter 2) are briefly described in Figure 1-1. 1-2 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual System Features In addition to the standard features found later in Chapter 2). For a complete list of system features,...
...system BIOS, which warns you at system start-up if a hard-disk drive has become unreliable. • Quick tests feature in the diskette-based diagnostics (for more information about Run Quick Tests, see "Technical Specifications" found in a traditional personal computer, the Dell OptiPlex GXpro ...to 512 MB of these features (except the Run Quick Tests feature described in Chapter 2) are briefly described in Figure 1-1. 1-2 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual System Features In addition to the standard features found later in Chapter 2). For a complete list of system features,...
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... mode, a category-5 ethernet cable must be used with the floor stand provided with the system. GXpro systems containing the 10-Mbps Ethernet NIC have a built-in integrated 3Com 3C915 NIC chip. GXpro systems containing the 10/100-Mbps Ethernet NIC have a built-in integrated 3Com 3C916 Ethernet NIC chip... the system is exceeded, a system alarm triggers a system management interrupt (SMI), which alerts the BIOS. The floor stand attaches to either an integrated 10-Mbps or 10/100-Mbps 3Com NIC. GXpro systems with the 10/100-Mbps NIC. The USB connectors on page 2 of the System Setup ...
... mode, a category-5 ethernet cable must be used with the floor stand provided with the system. GXpro systems containing the 10-Mbps Ethernet NIC have a built-in integrated 3Com 3C915 NIC chip. GXpro systems containing the 10/100-Mbps Ethernet NIC have a built-in integrated 3Com 3C916 Ethernet NIC chip... the system is exceeded, a system alarm triggers a system management interrupt (SMI), which alerts the BIOS. The floor stand attaches to either an integrated 10-Mbps or 10/100-Mbps 3Com NIC. GXpro systems with the 10/100-Mbps NIC. The USB connectors on page 2 of the System Setup ...
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The system power supply provides the DC operating voltages and currents listed in the system BIOS, which warns you measure these voltages, the DC power connectors must be measured at the back (wire side) of the connectors without disconnecting them. Pin ... provide service-related information about the system unit. sometimes called "standby power." . Table 1-1. System Unit The following illustrations show the wire side of the connectors. 1-8 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual
The system power supply provides the DC operating voltages and currents listed in the system BIOS, which warns you measure these voltages, the DC power connectors must be measured at the back (wire side) of the connectors without disconnecting them. Pin ... provide service-related information about the system unit. sometimes called "standby power." . Table 1-1. System Unit The following illustrations show the wire side of the connectors. 1-8 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual
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... to indicate that device connected to parallel port requires service. 1-14 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual IRQ7 Generated by system timer. Not installed (reserved, do not change ) Reserved. Used for COM1 or COM3). Microprocessor speed. IRQ4 for internal Dell debug tool. Jumper PSWD BIOS RSRVD4 RSRVD3 RSRVD2 RSRVD1 200MHZ 180MHZ Table 1-2. IRQ5 Available for...
... to indicate that device connected to parallel port requires service. 1-14 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual IRQ7 Generated by system timer. Not installed (reserved, do not change ) Reserved. Used for COM1 or COM3). Microprocessor speed. IRQ4 for internal Dell debug tool. Jumper PSWD BIOS RSRVD4 RSRVD3 RSRVD2 RSRVD1 200MHZ 180MHZ Table 1-2. IRQ5 Available for...
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... 64-bit, noninterleaved DIMM sockets four DIMM capacities 16, 32, 64, and 128 MB, EDO ECC mode Standard RAM 16 MB Maximum RAM 512 MB BIOS address F000:0000h-F0000:FFFFh Drives Externally accessible bays . . . two hard-disk drive bays; Table 1-5. one 15-hole connector (on add-in video card) PS...
... 64-bit, noninterleaved DIMM sockets four DIMM capacities 16, 32, 64, and 128 MB, EDO ECC mode Standard RAM 16 MB Maximum RAM 512 MB BIOS address F000:0000h-F0000:FFFFh Drives Externally accessible bays . . . two hard-disk drive bays; Table 1-5. one 15-hole connector (on add-in video card) PS...
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... the problem. POST Beep Codes Beep Code Error Probable Causes 1-3 Monitor not detected Disconnected or faulty monitor 1-1-3 NVRAM write/read failure Defective system board 1-1-4 BIOS checksum failure Faulty BIOS or defective system board 1-2-1 Programmable interval-timer Defective system board failure 1-2-2 DMA initialization failure 1-2-3 DMA page register write/ read failure Beep Codes and...
... the problem. POST Beep Codes Beep Code Error Probable Causes 1-3 Monitor not detected Disconnected or faulty monitor 1-1-3 NVRAM write/read failure Defective system board 1-1-4 BIOS checksum failure Faulty BIOS or defective system board 1-2-1 Programmable interval-timer Defective system board failure 1-2-2 DMA initialization failure 1-2-3 DMA page register write/ read failure Beep Codes and...
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... read error from using available memory. Faulty diskette, diskette drive, or hard-disk drive. Diskette drive or harddisk drive controller cannot send data to respond BIOS found faulty disk sector or could not locate specific sector or track. Faulty interface cable or connector. Bad errorcorrection code(ECC) on disk read Diskette... 3-2. Bad command or file name Command entered does Bad command. Faulty diskette, faulty or improperly connected diskette/tape drive interface cable, or loose power cable. 3-4 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual
... read error from using available memory. Faulty diskette, diskette drive, or hard-disk drive. Diskette drive or harddisk drive controller cannot send data to respond BIOS found faulty disk sector or could not locate specific sector or track. Faulty interface cable or connector. Bad errorcorrection code(ECC) on disk read Diskette... 3-2. Bad command or file name Command entered does Bad command. Faulty diskette, faulty or improperly connected diskette/tape drive interface cable, or loose power cable. 3-4 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual
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... bad. Time-of -day not set Time or Date settings in card improperly installed, or no card installed. WarningThermal probes failed At system start-up, BIOS detected that one or more DIMMs improperly seated. Beep Codes and Error Messages 3-9 Defective system board. clock stopped Defective battery or faulty chip (defective system...
... bad. Time-of -day not set Time or Date settings in card improperly installed, or no card installed. WarningThermal probes failed At system start-up, BIOS detected that one or more DIMMs improperly seated. Beep Codes and Error Messages 3-9 Defective system board. clock stopped Defective battery or faulty chip (defective system...
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System Error Messages (continued) Message Definition Probable Causes WarningTemperature is too high At system start-up, BIOS detected that one or both microprocessors are too hot. Write fault Write fault on selected drive MS-DOS cannot write to diskette or hard-disk drive. One or both microprocessors have overheated. Faulty diskette or harddisk drive. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual Table 3-2.
System Error Messages (continued) Message Definition Probable Causes WarningTemperature is too high At system start-up, BIOS detected that one or both microprocessors are too hot. Write fault Write fault on selected drive MS-DOS cannot write to diskette or hard-disk drive. One or both microprocessors have overheated. Faulty diskette or harddisk drive. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual Table 3-2.
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...24-hour format (hours:minutes: seconds) for the internal clock/ calendar. System Setup Screens Page 1 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation System OptiPlex GXpro 200 Setup BIOS Version: XXX Keyboard Errors: Report System Password: Not Enabled Password Status: Unlocked Boot Sequence: Diskette First Setup Password:... MB 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 Drive B: Drive A Location: ...
...24-hour format (hours:minutes: seconds) for the internal clock/ calendar. System Setup Screens Page 1 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation System OptiPlex GXpro 200 Setup BIOS Version: XXX Keyboard Errors: Report System Password: Not Enabled Password Status: Unlocked Boot Sequence: Diskette First Setup Password:... MB 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 Drive B: Drive A Location: ...
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... Categories (continued) Category Function Reserved Memory Designates a region of system security by an expansion card. Fast Video BIOS Enables shadowing and caching the BIOS for a video card installed in an expansion slot. CPU Speed Indicates processor speed at which system boots-the ...the system password to System Setup program. Table A-1. Keyboard Errors Enables or disables reporting of system's password security feature. A-4 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual This feature should not be enabled unless an expansion card that can be shadowed or cached. System Password ...
... Categories (continued) Category Function Reserved Memory Designates a region of system security by an expansion card. Fast Video BIOS Enables shadowing and caching the BIOS for a video card installed in an expansion slot. CPU Speed Indicates processor speed at which system boots-the ...the system password to System Setup program. Table A-1. Keyboard Errors Enables or disables reporting of system's password security feature. A-4 Dell OptiPlex GXpro Systems Service Manual This feature should not be enabled unless an expansion card that can be shadowed or cached. System Password ...
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... of system unit, 1-4 location on system board, 1-12, 4-16 cover, system unit, removal, 4-4 B battery illustrated, 4-25 removing and replacing, 4-25 socket, 1-12, 4-16 beep codes, 3-1 BIOS chip, 1-12, 4-16 boot routine, observing when trouble-
... of system unit, 1-4 location on system board, 1-12, 4-16 cover, system unit, removal, 4-4 B battery illustrated, 4-25 removing and replacing, 4-25 socket, 1-12, 4-16 beep codes, 3-1 BIOS chip, 1-12, 4-16 boot routine, observing when trouble-