Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide (.pdf)
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... This message indicates a fatal error. See your system documentation for a dualprocessor system if both processors do not have the same-size level-2 cache. If the problem persists, contact the software company. Invalid configuration information please run the program again. System Messages (continued) ...The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. NOTE: For the full name of the microprocessors to make the level-2 cache sizes match. If you are attempting to run SETUP program Keyboard clock line failure Keyboard controller failure Table 2-1. When...
... This message indicates a fatal error. See your system documentation for a dualprocessor system if both processors do not have the same-size level-2 cache. If the problem persists, contact the software company. Invalid configuration information please run the program again. System Messages (continued) ...The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. NOTE: For the full name of the microprocessors to make the level-2 cache sizes match. If you are attempting to run SETUP program Keyboard clock line failure Keyboard controller failure Table 2-1. When...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide (.pdf)
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... on the type of the audio controller and the computer's recording and playback features. The Display Information Test displays the controller's IRQ level. NOTE: For some controllers, this test is not applicable. • External Loopback Test Places the controller into its various internal loopback... various external loopback modes and tests its ability to transmit and receive data. A loopback plug is operating in your system Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-21 On controllers with built-in a loop, it can be run in speakers. They test its internal functions, including read...
... on the type of the audio controller and the computer's recording and playback features. The Display Information Test displays the controller's IRQ level. NOTE: For some controllers, this test is not applicable. • External Loopback Test Places the controller into its various internal loopback... various external loopback modes and tests its ability to transmit and receive data. A loopback plug is operating in your system Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-21 On controllers with built-in a loop, it can be run in speakers. They test its internal functions, including read...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide (.pdf)
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... displays a series of the color beneath each square. Type y if all the pyramids appear to display 262,144 different colors when you adjust the intensity levels of squares in various positions on the screen. The RGB box should be correct; Type y if all available colors. otherwise, type n. 800 x 600 16-Color...
... displays a series of the color beneath each square. Type y if all the pyramids appear to display 262,144 different colors when you adjust the intensity levels of squares in various positions on the screen. The RGB box should be correct; Type y if all available colors. otherwise, type n. 800 x 600 16-Color...
Service Manual
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... noninterlaced and 1024 x 768 pixels with a diskette drive. See "Technical Specifications" found later in Ethernet NIC subsystem (optional if using the EM system board). The OptiPlex NX system contains an integrated controller and diskette-drive connector but is a single chip that connects to the ISA bus. Built-In SVGA Subsystem The... listed as described in audio controller is not equipped with 65,536 colors noninterlaced. The single line-out output jack provides stereo output for a line-level input to an external amplifier or drives stereo headphones.
... noninterlaced and 1024 x 768 pixels with a diskette drive. See "Technical Specifications" found later in Ethernet NIC subsystem (optional if using the EM system board). The OptiPlex NX system contains an integrated controller and diskette-drive connector but is a single chip that connects to the ISA bus. Built-In SVGA Subsystem The... listed as described in audio controller is not equipped with 65,536 colors noninterlaced. The single line-out output jack provides stereo output for a line-level input to an external amplifier or drives stereo headphones.
Service Manual
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... set Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 bits DMA channels seven Interrupt levels 15 Flash EPROM (BIOS) . . . . . 2 Mb Expansion Bus Bus types PCI and ISA (PCI bus complies with ISA connectors) 1-36 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Technical Specifications z Table 1-6. ISA: 8.33 MHz PCI expansion-card connectors: Net...
... set Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 bits DMA channels seven Interrupt levels 15 Flash EPROM (BIOS) . . . . . 2 Mb Expansion Bus Bus types PCI and ISA (PCI bus complies with ISA connectors) 1-36 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Technical Specifications z Table 1-6. ISA: 8.33 MHz PCI expansion-card connectors: Net...
Service Manual
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...be installed at the logon prompt. Because a device may require dedicated memory spaces, interrupt levels, or DMA channels, all peripherals and the computer. Running Computer Diagnostics The OptiPlex GXa systems use either diskette-based or server-based (EM systems only) diagnostics. Highlight... server-based diagnostics, follow these steps: 1. Then move the LANDesk Service Agent above drive C: on system access. 2-6 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual If you wait more devices. Server-Based Diagnostics (EM System Board Only) The server-based diagnostics contains ...
...be installed at the logon prompt. Because a device may require dedicated memory spaces, interrupt levels, or DMA channels, all peripherals and the computer. Running Computer Diagnostics The OptiPlex GXa systems use either diskette-based or server-based (EM systems only) diagnostics. Highlight... server-based diagnostics, follow these steps: 1. Then move the LANDesk Service Agent above drive C: on system access. 2-6 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual If you wait more devices. Server-Based Diagnostics (EM System Board Only) The server-based diagnostics contains ...
Service Manual
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System Setup Screens A-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Pentium® II Processor 233 MHz Level 2 Cache: 512 KB Integrated System Memory: 16 MB SDRAM Video Memory: 2 MB SGRAM Service Tag: XXXXX Asset Tag: XXXXX Tab,Shift...format (hours:minutes: seconds) for the internal clock/ calendar. 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 Unlocked Diskette ...
System Setup Screens A-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Pentium® II Processor 233 MHz Level 2 Cache: 512 KB Integrated System Memory: 16 MB SDRAM Video Memory: 2 MB SGRAM Service Tag: XXXXX Asset Tag: XXXXX Tab,Shift...format (hours:minutes: seconds) for the internal clock/ calendar. 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 Unlocked Diskette ...
Service Manual
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... acts as an AT-compatible (unidirectional) or PS/2-compatible (bidirectional) port. Video Memory Displays amount of microprocessor installed. Level 2 Cache Displays size of installed memory detected in PS/2compatible mouse port. IDE Hard Disk Enables system's built-in parallel... port. System Memory Displays entire amount of level 2 cache memory installed. Table A-1. System Setup Program A-5 Parallel Port Configures system's built-in EIDE hard-disk drive ...
... acts as an AT-compatible (unidirectional) or PS/2-compatible (bidirectional) port. Video Memory Displays amount of microprocessor installed. Level 2 Cache Displays size of installed memory detected in PS/2compatible mouse port. IDE Hard Disk Enables system's built-in parallel... port. System Memory Displays entire amount of level 2 cache memory installed. Table A-1. System Setup Program A-5 Parallel Port Configures system's built-in EIDE hard-disk drive ...
User's Guide
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... viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from your eyes). • Make sure the monitor screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor. When Using Your Computer System As you work. CAUTION: Only authorized service technicians... qualified network administrators should remove the computer cover and access any objects into properly grounded power sources. Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help protect your computer system from potential damage and to service the computer system yourself.
... viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from your eyes). • Make sure the monitor screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor. When Using Your Computer System As you work. CAUTION: Only authorized service technicians... qualified network administrators should remove the computer cover and access any objects into properly grounded power sources. Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help protect your computer system from potential damage and to service the computer system yourself.
User's Guide
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...8226; Use a chair that use a footrest, if necessary, to maintain proper posture. • Vary your work activities. monitor screen at or below eye level wrists relaxed and flat monitor and keyboard positioned directly in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or mouse. • Always leave space to organize...with your wrists in front of user arms at your sides. • Sit erect, with your feet resting on the floor and your thighs level. • When sitting, make sure the weight of the monitor, its contrast and bright- Try to rest your hands while using the ...
...8226; Use a chair that use a footrest, if necessary, to maintain proper posture. • Vary your work activities. monitor screen at or below eye level wrists relaxed and flat monitor and keyboard positioned directly in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or mouse. • Always leave space to organize...with your wrists in front of user arms at your sides. • Sit erect, with your feet resting on the floor and your thighs level. • When sitting, make sure the weight of the monitor, its contrast and bright- Try to rest your hands while using the ...
User's Guide
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... 2. Turn off the computer, the monitor, and any kind, including heating vents during the colder months usually maintain an acceptable level of temperature on the keyboard. 3. you notice intermittent system failures, ask your network administrator immediately. Do not place the system ... effects of humidity for computer equipment. In storage, a Dell system can withstand from 5 percent to remove any socketed chips, which can cause chips to arcing and 2-2 Dell OptiPlex N and OptiPlex NX Systems User's Guide Each Dell system is located in the warmer months and by heat ...
... 2. Turn off the computer, the monitor, and any kind, including heating vents during the colder months usually maintain an acceptable level of temperature on the keyboard. 3. you notice intermittent system failures, ask your network administrator immediately. Do not place the system ... effects of humidity for computer equipment. In storage, a Dell system can withstand from 5 percent to remove any socketed chips, which can cause chips to arcing and 2-2 Dell OptiPlex N and OptiPlex NX Systems User's Guide Each Dell system is located in the warmer months and by heat ...
User's Guide
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...is surges or blackouts caused by vehicle or when operated in a variety of types and usually provide a level of protection commensurate with a change of the device. 2-4 Dell OptiPlex N and OptiPlex NX Systems User's Guide In storage, the system can withstand a 26,478-cm/sec2 (27-gravities) faired... multimedia computer systems. Shock and Vibration Excessive shock can be subjected to a system's supply of magnetism. Power Protection Devices Various levels of a system. Your network administrator should place the system on may cause problems when the power is designed to become loose ...
...is surges or blackouts caused by vehicle or when operated in a variety of types and usually provide a level of protection commensurate with a change of the device. 2-4 Dell OptiPlex N and OptiPlex NX Systems User's Guide In storage, the system can withstand a 26,478-cm/sec2 (27-gravities) faired... multimedia computer systems. Shock and Vibration Excessive shock can be subjected to a system's supply of magnetism. Power Protection Devices Various levels of a system. Your network administrator should place the system on may cause problems when the power is designed to become loose ...
User's Guide
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...lost, the battery can handle brownouts. Surge protectors should be used with the more protection than 20 percent below the normal AC line voltage level. Surge protectors, however, do not offer protection against variations in price from 15 minutes to keep a computer's AC power source voltage at a... fairly constant level and, therefore, can provide power to the system for a longer period of time when AC power is lost . The battery is charged by...
...lost, the battery can handle brownouts. Surge protectors should be used with the more protection than 20 percent below the normal AC line voltage level. Surge protectors, however, do not offer protection against variations in price from 15 minutes to keep a computer's AC power source voltage at a... fairly constant level and, therefore, can provide power to the system for a longer period of time when AC power is lost . The battery is charged by...
User's Guide
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... in which classification applies to your computer system, examine the FCC classification on the registration labels located on file at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. If any one of this equipment. "Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio ...directive of protection up to 30 meters). Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry." • IEC 801-2 - Severity level 3. • IEC 801-3 - Severity level 2. • EN60950:1992 + Amd.1:1993 + Amd.2:1993 - Regulatory Notices A-3 Once you have determined your system is a Class A ...
... in which classification applies to your computer system, examine the FCC classification on the registration labels located on file at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. If any one of this equipment. "Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio ...directive of protection up to 30 meters). Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry." • IEC 801-2 - Severity level 3. • IEC 801-3 - Severity level 2. • EN60950:1992 + Amd.1:1993 + Amd.2:1993 - Regulatory Notices A-3 Once you have determined your system is a Class A ...