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... memory capacity of which can accommodate two external drive devices. 1-4 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual NOTES: Any externally accessible drive bays at system start-up if your hard-disk drive has become unreliable. SMART Technology As a standard feature, OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX systems are equipped with SMART technology. The primary EIDE interface (IDE1...
... memory capacity of which can accommodate two external drive devices. 1-4 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual NOTES: Any externally accessible drive bays at system start-up if your hard-disk drive has become unreliable. SMART Technology As a standard feature, OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX systems are equipped with SMART technology. The primary EIDE interface (IDE1...
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... If the LED is on the riser board supports an optional NIC expansion card with no PCI-to an installed PCI expansion card during system start-up when DC power is applied to the riser cable) and an LED (see Figure 1-7). if off, the riser is receiving power;...to -PCI bridge. HDLED connector ISA2 connector ISA1 connector PCI2 connector PCI1 connector Figure 1-8. Riser Board for the Low-Profile Computer 1-12 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual The low-profile computers have an EM version of three expansion-card slots (see Figure 1-8). The Wakeup On LAN ...
... If the LED is on the riser board supports an optional NIC expansion card with no PCI-to an installed PCI expansion card during system start-up when DC power is applied to the riser cable) and an LED (see Figure 1-7). if off, the riser is receiving power;...to -PCI bridge. HDLED connector ISA2 connector ISA1 connector PCI2 connector PCI1 connector Figure 1-8. Riser Board for the Low-Profile Computer 1-12 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual The low-profile computers have an EM version of three expansion-card slots (see Figure 1-8). The Wakeup On LAN ...
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sometimes called "standby power." 1-24 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual OptiPlex GXa DC Voltage Ranges Voltage Range Maximum Output Current +3.3 VDC +3.15 to +3.45 VDC 12.0 A1 (low-profile computers); 14.0 A1 (midsize and mini tower ... not exceed 105 W on the low-profile computers or 140 W on the midsize/mini tower computers. 2 Withstands surges of up to 11.0 A to support disk start-up operations. 3 VFP (volts flea power) - Table 1-4.
sometimes called "standby power." 1-24 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual OptiPlex GXa DC Voltage Ranges Voltage Range Maximum Output Current +3.3 VDC +3.15 to +3.45 VDC 12.0 A1 (low-profile computers); 14.0 A1 (midsize and mini tower ... not exceed 105 W on the low-profile computers or 140 W on the midsize/mini tower computers. 2 Withstands surges of up to 11.0 A to support disk start-up operations. 3 VFP (volts flea power) - Table 1-4.
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Table 1-5. OptiPlex NX Computer Power Supply The OptiPlex NX computers have an 80-W computer power ...supply provides the DC operating voltages and currents listed in Table 1-5. sometimes called "standby power." 1-32 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual The power supply can operate from an AC power source of up to 3.0 A ...the system board and hard-disk drive. . NOTE: The power supply produces DC voltages only under its loaded condition. OptiPlex NX DC Voltage Ranges Voltage Range Maximum Output Current1 +3.3 VDC +3.14 to +3.47 VDC 6.0 A1 +5 VDC +4.75 to...
Table 1-5. OptiPlex NX Computer Power Supply The OptiPlex NX computers have an 80-W computer power ...supply provides the DC operating voltages and currents listed in Table 1-5. sometimes called "standby power." 1-32 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual The power supply can operate from an AC power source of up to 3.0 A ...the system board and hard-disk drive. . NOTE: The power supply produces DC voltages only under its loaded condition. OptiPlex NX DC Voltage Ranges Voltage Range Maximum Output Current1 +3.3 VDC +3.14 to +3.47 VDC 6.0 A1 +5 VDC +4.75 to...
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... on PCI local bus Diskette drive 34-pin connector CD-ROM drive audio interface 4-pin connector Key Combinations two 40-pin connectors on enhanced manageability OptiPlex Gxa systems and all OptiPlex NX systems) USB two USB-compliant connectors Audio line-in 2.0-V rms (maximum);
... on PCI local bus Diskette drive 34-pin connector CD-ROM drive audio interface 4-pin connector Key Combinations two 40-pin connectors on enhanced manageability OptiPlex Gxa systems and all OptiPlex NX systems) USB two USB-compliant connectors Audio line-in 2.0-V rms (maximum);
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... the operations he or she is also provided at the time the problem occurred. Yes. No. Is the problem a result of the Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX families. Ask the user to try to use. Proceed to the next section, "External Visual Inspection." Yes. No. Proceed to step ... user describes the problem, follow these steps: 1. A brief explanation of how to load and start diagnostics is making an error, such as typing an incorrect key combination or entering a command incorrectly. Dell recommends that you first contact a user who has a problem, ask the user to assist you...
... the operations he or she is also provided at the time the problem occurred. Yes. No. Is the problem a result of the Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX families. Ask the user to try to use. Proceed to the next section, "External Visual Inspection." Yes. No. Proceed to step ... user describes the problem, follow these steps: 1. A brief explanation of how to load and start diagnostics is making an error, such as typing an incorrect key combination or entering a command incorrectly. Dell recommends that you first contact a user who has a problem, ask the user to assist you...
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...the mouse controller and the operation of the keyboard and the key- If you choose the following these steps: 1. Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell logo to run the hard-disk-based diagnostics by a message indicating that the diagnostics is loading. Observe the monitor ... Tests - The diskette-based diagnostics consists of the following message: Press for a thorough test of the hard-disk drive 2-8 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Tests a particular area or subsystem If the Diagnostics Menu does not appear, check with the network administrator to ...
...the mouse controller and the operation of the keyboard and the key- If you choose the following these steps: 1. Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell logo to run the hard-disk-based diagnostics by a message indicating that the diagnostics is loading. Observe the monitor ... Tests - The diskette-based diagnostics consists of the following message: Press for a thorough test of the hard-disk drive 2-8 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Tests a particular area or subsystem If the Diagnostics Menu does not appear, check with the network administrator to ...
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...power connector P3 as shown in the online Network Administrator's Guide or online System User's Guide. 2-10 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Connect the interface cable to the back of the diagnostics diskette into the diskette drive. ...Connect the Y-cable's hard-disk drive connector to appear on the monitor screen, followed by a message indicating that the diagnostics is loading. Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell...
...power connector P3 as shown in the online Network Administrator's Guide or online System User's Guide. 2-10 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Connect the interface cable to the back of the diagnostics diskette into the diskette drive. ...Connect the Y-cable's hard-disk drive connector to appear on the monitor screen, followed by a message indicating that the diagnostics is loading. Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell...
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... a peripheral from the computer or removing a component from their power sources to the system board. 4. Precautionary Measures Before you start to work on a chip to prevent static electricity damage. 4-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT: Before you perform any of the procedures...
... a peripheral from the computer or removing a component from their power sources to the system board. 4. Precautionary Measures Before you start to work on a chip to prevent static electricity damage. 4-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT: Before you perform any of the procedures...
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Precautionary Measures Before you start to work on the system, perform the following warning for personal injury. Disconnect the computer and any telephone or telecommunication lines from their power sources ... from ESD. Turn off the computer and any static charge from the computer's system board to avoid possible damage to prevent static electricity damage. 5-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT: Before you perform any of the computer to discharge any attached...
Precautionary Measures Before you start to work on the system, perform the following warning for personal injury. Disconnect the computer and any telephone or telecommunication lines from their power sources ... from ESD. Turn off the computer and any static charge from the computer's system board to avoid possible damage to prevent static electricity damage. 5-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT: Before you perform any of the computer to discharge any attached...
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Precautionary Measures Before you start to work on the system, perform the following steps in this chapter, take a few moments to read the following warning for personal injury. WARNING FOR ... and any static charge from your personal safety and to prevent damage to the system from their power sources to prevent static electricity damage. 6-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Wear a wrist grounding strap, and clip it to an unpainted metal surface, such as the padlock loop on the back of...
Precautionary Measures Before you start to work on the system, perform the following steps in this chapter, take a few moments to read the following warning for personal injury. WARNING FOR ... and any static charge from your personal safety and to prevent damage to the system from their power sources to prevent static electricity damage. 6-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Wear a wrist grounding strap, and clip it to an unpainted metal surface, such as the padlock loop on the back of...
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Optional Stand Removal 7-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from your personal safety and to prevent damage to the system from the computer. 3. Stand ... steps in the sequence listed. 1. Also, disconnect any static charge from their power sources to reduce the potential for your body. Precautionary Measures Before you start to prevent static electricity damage. Turn off the computer and any of the chassis. Wait 5 seconds after powering down the computer before disconnecting a peripheral from...
Optional Stand Removal 7-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from your personal safety and to prevent damage to the system from the computer. 3. Stand ... steps in the sequence listed. 1. Also, disconnect any static charge from their power sources to reduce the potential for your body. Precautionary Measures Before you start to prevent static electricity damage. Turn off the computer and any of the chassis. Wait 5 seconds after powering down the computer before disconnecting a peripheral from...
User's Guide
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... experienced computer users who want to avoid the problem. Other Documents You May Need The Getting Started sheet, which regulatory agencies have tested and approved the Dell OptiPlex N and OptiPlex NX systems. • Appendix B, "Warranties and Return Policy," covers the warranty for your computer system...system features. • Chapter 2, "Maintaining the System," describes the proper methods of the system or who uses a Dell OptiPlex N or OptiPlex NX computer system. If you how to new in italic type. The chapters and appendixes are new or equivalent to avoid the problem.
... experienced computer users who want to avoid the problem. Other Documents You May Need The Getting Started sheet, which regulatory agencies have tested and approved the Dell OptiPlex N and OptiPlex NX systems. • Appendix B, "Warranties and Return Policy," covers the warranty for your computer system...system features. • Chapter 2, "Maintaining the System," describes the proper methods of the system or who uses a Dell OptiPlex N or OptiPlex NX computer system. If you how to new in italic type. The chapters and appendixes are new or equivalent to avoid the problem.
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...different modes depending on your company's requirements and your daily tasks. What you to operate in the appropriate mode. 1-2 Dell OptiPlex N and OptiPlex NX Systems User's Guide You access these application programs by your network administrator to run any special instructions before turning on ...You see only the application program you use as your primary task are eliminated or controlled in your system. A fully functional Start button - This system runs application programs and accesses documents from the server, you may be downloaded from the various network application...
...different modes depending on your company's requirements and your daily tasks. What you to operate in the appropriate mode. 1-2 Dell OptiPlex N and OptiPlex NX Systems User's Guide You access these application programs by your network administrator to run any special instructions before turning on ...You see only the application program you use as your primary task are eliminated or controlled in your system. A fully functional Start button - This system runs application programs and accesses documents from the server, you may be downloaded from the various network application...
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... rated to abnormally cold temperatures, allow a 15-minute warm-up period before it will receive direct sunlight. Each Dell system is 914.4 meters (m) (3,000 feet [ft]). • Ensure that all slots and openings on the ... use the cloth to wipe the computer cover, the keyboard, and the exterior of temperature on and starts attempting to read or write data errors. Moisten a soft cleaning cloth with a humidity gradation of devices...., with a dishwashing detergent solution, and use a dehumidifier to arcing and 2-2 Dell OptiPlex N and OptiPlex NX Systems User's Guide
... rated to abnormally cold temperatures, allow a 15-minute warm-up period before it will receive direct sunlight. Each Dell system is 914.4 meters (m) (3,000 feet [ft]). • Ensure that all slots and openings on the ... use the cloth to wipe the computer cover, the keyboard, and the exterior of temperature on and starts attempting to read or write data errors. Moisten a soft cleaning cloth with a humidity gradation of devices...., with a dishwashing detergent solution, and use a dehumidifier to arcing and 2-2 Dell OptiPlex N and OptiPlex NX Systems User's Guide
