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... On LAN capability. Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 are available in the Net PC chassis (see Figure 1-1). The Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX systems are identified by the phrase "Enhanced Manageability," which is printed on the computer's FCC label and also displayed in...with optional NIC controller and support for the Dell® OptiPlex® GXa and Optiplex NX family of the OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX families; The OptiPlex NX computer is powered up. The OptiPlex GXa systems are chassis-specific. System Overview 1-1 All OptiPlex NX systems use either a standard system board with...
... On LAN capability. Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 are available in the Net PC chassis (see Figure 1-1). The Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX systems are identified by the phrase "Enhanced Manageability," which is printed on the computer's FCC label and also displayed in...with optional NIC controller and support for the Dell® OptiPlex® GXa and Optiplex NX family of the OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX families; The OptiPlex NX computer is powered up. The OptiPlex GXa systems are chassis-specific. System Overview 1-1 All OptiPlex NX systems use either a standard system board with...
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... board, riser board and a power supply with a secondary winding that provides trickle ("flea") power for each chassis type. 1-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Chassis Configurations Chassis Differences The three OptiPlex GXa and the OptiPlex Net PC chassis configurations differ primarily in the four chassis configurations, a separate parts removal and replacement chapter (Chapters...
... board, riser board and a power supply with a secondary winding that provides trickle ("flea") power for each chassis type. 1-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Chassis Configurations Chassis Differences The three OptiPlex GXa and the OptiPlex Net PC chassis configurations differ primarily in the four chassis configurations, a separate parts removal and replacement chapter (Chapters...
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...built-in diskette drive and requires a special setup to all chassis configurations. Contact Dell Computer Corporation for additional system performance enhancement. dard or EM system board; the OptiPlex NX systems use either the stan- However, some of the features differ slightly, ...the MMX instruction set for improved operating speeds and overall performance. The L2 cache SRAM is located in the OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX computer families incorporate the Pentium II microprocessor for high performance in complex multimedia and communications environments. Secondary L2 Cache...
...built-in diskette drive and requires a special setup to all chassis configurations. Contact Dell Computer Corporation for additional system performance enhancement. dard or EM system board; the OptiPlex NX systems use either the stan- However, some of the features differ slightly, ...the MMX instruction set for improved operating speeds and overall performance. The L2 cache SRAM is located in the OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX computer families incorporate the Pentium II microprocessor for high performance in complex multimedia and communications environments. Secondary L2 Cache...
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... DIMMs, ranging in Chapter 2,"Basic Troubleshooting". The low-profile chassis can accommodate two external drive devices. 1-4 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual EIDE Subsystem The EIDE subsystem implemented on the World Wide Web (www.dell.com). The EIDE controller attaches to 128 MB, may be used for running diskette-based diagnostics as...
... DIMMs, ranging in Chapter 2,"Basic Troubleshooting". The low-profile chassis can accommodate two external drive devices. 1-4 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual EIDE Subsystem The EIDE subsystem implemented on the World Wide Web (www.dell.com). The EIDE controller attaches to 128 MB, may be used for running diskette-based diagnostics as...
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...high volume of the cable connects to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable. For OptiPlex NX systems, refer to the network. Full Set of the computer. The NIC connector on the computer's back panel has the following...out) • One RJ45 Ethernet NIC connector See Figures 1-3 through 1-5 for I/O port identifiers for the various chassis configurations. 1-6 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Network Cable Requirements The computer's NIC connector (RJ45) is not detecting a physical connection to the online Network Administrator's ...
...high volume of the cable connects to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable. For OptiPlex NX systems, refer to the network. Full Set of the computer. The NIC connector on the computer's back panel has the following...out) • One RJ45 Ethernet NIC connector See Figures 1-3 through 1-5 for I/O port identifiers for the various chassis configurations. 1-6 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Network Cable Requirements The computer's NIC connector (RJ45) is not detecting a physical connection to the online Network Administrator's ...
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... power supply than that can operate from standard AC power outlets in the low-profile and NX chassis configurations. Universal Power Supply The OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX systems are equipped with the EM system board and all international countries. Location of the four... chassis types. System Overview 1-7 The power supply used in the U.S. Dell OptiPlex GXa systems equipped with a switchselectable ...
... power supply than that can operate from standard AC power outlets in the low-profile and NX chassis configurations. Universal Power Supply The OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX systems are equipped with the EM system board and all international countries. Location of the four... chassis types. System Overview 1-7 The power supply used in the U.S. Dell OptiPlex GXa systems equipped with a switchselectable ...
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power button power indicator reset button Low-Profile Chassis hard-disk drive access indicator diskette-drive access indicator power button power indicator reset button Midsize Chassis hard-disk drive access indicator diskette-drive access indicator power button reset button power indicator hard-disk drive access indicator Mini Tower Chassis Net PC Chassis Figure 1-2. Front-Panel Features power button power indicator hard-disk drive access indicator 1-8 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual
power button power indicator reset button Low-Profile Chassis hard-disk drive access indicator diskette-drive access indicator power button power indicator reset button Midsize Chassis hard-disk drive access indicator diskette-drive access indicator power button reset button power indicator hard-disk drive access indicator Mini Tower Chassis Net PC Chassis Figure 1-2. Front-Panel Features power button power indicator hard-disk drive access indicator 1-8 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual
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... and two PCI expansion-card connectors. The Wakeup On LAN power connector on the riser board (see Figure 1-7). OptiPlex NX Computer's Expansion-Card Slot The OptiPlex NX computer has one ISA expansion-card connector share a single expansion-card slot, resulting in a total of the lowprofile... computer, the riser board includes the P1 connector (for the Low-Profile Computer 1-12 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual HDLED...
... and two PCI expansion-card connectors. The Wakeup On LAN power connector on the riser board (see Figure 1-7). OptiPlex NX Computer's Expansion-Card Slot The OptiPlex NX computer has one ISA expansion-card connector share a single expansion-card slot, resulting in a total of the lowprofile... computer, the riser board includes the P1 connector (for the Low-Profile Computer 1-12 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual HDLED...
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... seven expansion-card slots. Two PCI expansion-card connectors share expansion-card slots with two ISA connectors, resulting in a total of the OptiPlex GXa midsize computer, the riser board includes the P1 connector (for the Midsize Computer Mini Tower Computer's Expansion-Card Slots The mini tower... connector PCI3 connector P1 PCI2 connector PCI1 connector Figure 1-12. EM Riser Board for connecting the NIC to -PCI bridging. 1-14 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual The riser board is active, incorporating PCI-to the riser cable) and an LED (see Figure 1-13). if ...
... seven expansion-card slots. Two PCI expansion-card connectors share expansion-card slots with two ISA connectors, resulting in a total of the OptiPlex GXa midsize computer, the riser board includes the P1 connector (for the Midsize Computer Mini Tower Computer's Expansion-Card Slots The mini tower... connector PCI3 connector P1 PCI2 connector PCI1 connector Figure 1-12. EM Riser Board for connecting the NIC to -PCI bridging. 1-14 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual The riser board is active, incorporating PCI-to the riser cable) and an LED (see Figure 1-13). if ...
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...provided for the various chassis configurations in Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7. Remote Management Support Features (Optional) For OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX systems equipped with the enhanced manageability system board and power supply and an optional Wakeup On LAN-capable network card...performance microprocessor is accomplished by a system administrator at a remote location. 1-16 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Microprocessor/L2 Cache Upgrades On the OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX systems, the microprocessor and secondary L2 cache memory are implemented in the video...
...provided for the various chassis configurations in Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7. Remote Management Support Features (Optional) For OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX systems equipped with the enhanced manageability system board and power supply and an optional Wakeup On LAN-capable network card...performance microprocessor is accomplished by a system administrator at a remote location. 1-16 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Microprocessor/L2 Cache Upgrades On the OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX systems, the microprocessor and secondary L2 cache memory are implemented in the video...
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... software • Perform file updates • Perform asset-tracking functions • Download and run diagnostics over the network Online Documentation Dell OptiPlex GXa computers are shipped with an online System User's Guide (located in Chapter 2 for those systems equipped with either a standard...board only. However, the OptiPlex NX systems use server-based diagnostics, hard-disk-based diagnostics, or the diskette-based diagnostics using an external diskette kit connected directly to aid in troubleshooting all major components of the three Dell OptiPlex GXa chassis (server-based ...
... software • Perform file updates • Perform asset-tracking functions • Download and run diagnostics over the network Online Documentation Dell OptiPlex GXa computers are shipped with an online System User's Guide (located in Chapter 2 for those systems equipped with either a standard...board only. However, the OptiPlex NX systems use server-based diagnostics, hard-disk-based diagnostics, or the diskette-based diagnostics using an external diskette kit connected directly to aid in troubleshooting all major components of the three Dell OptiPlex GXa chassis (server-based ...
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... Description Settings RSVD2 Reserved Jumper not installed (default). 300MHZ* Microprocessor Install jumper if the microprocessor's speed internal speed is using COM2 or COM4. 1-20 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual BIOS Reserved Jumper not installed (default) PSWD Password enable or disable Install to 233 MHz. IRQ1 Generated by an expansion card...
... Description Settings RSVD2 Reserved Jumper not installed (default). 300MHZ* Microprocessor Install jumper if the microprocessor's speed internal speed is using COM2 or COM4. 1-20 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual BIOS Reserved Jumper not installed (default) PSWD Password enable or disable Install to 233 MHz. IRQ1 Generated by an expansion card...
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NOTE: Throughout this manual, references to the top of the expansion-card cage. 1-22 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual back left right side side back front Low-Profile and Net PC left Computers side top back ...front right side front Midsize Computer bottom Mini Tower Computer Figure 1-17. Computer Orientation Information Hard-Disk Drive for the OptiPlex NX (Net PC computer) and OptiPlex GXa (lowprofile, midsize, and mini tower) computers. Hard-Disk Drive Service Information The following subsections provide service-related information about...
NOTE: Throughout this manual, references to the top of the expansion-card cage. 1-22 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual back left right side side back front Low-Profile and Net PC left Computers side top back ...front right side front Midsize Computer bottom Mini Tower Computer Figure 1-17. Computer Orientation Information Hard-Disk Drive for the OptiPlex NX (Net PC computer) and OptiPlex GXa (lowprofile, midsize, and mini tower) computers. Hard-Disk Drive Service Information The following subsections provide service-related information about...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... • Power cable connections for diskette, tape, CD-ROM, and hard-disk drives • Power distribution to sockets and connectors on the system board 1-26 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual
... • Power cable connections for diskette, tape, CD-ROM, and hard-disk drives • Power distribution to sockets and connectors on the system board 1-26 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual
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DC Power Distribution for the Low-Profile Computer 1-28 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual system board +3 VDC battery P1 PWRGOOD POWER1 power RTC/ management NVRAM and NIC logic system power supply PSON# +5 VFP +5 VDC -5 VDC +12 ...
DC Power Distribution for the Low-Profile Computer 1-28 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual system board +3 VDC battery P1 PWRGOOD POWER1 power RTC/ management NVRAM and NIC logic system power supply PSON# +5 VFP +5 VDC -5 VDC +12 ...
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DC Power Distribution for the Midsize Computer 1-30 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual keyboard controller P1 PWRGOOD computer power supply PSON# +5 VFP +5 VDC -5 VDC +12 VDC -12 VDC P7 +3.3 VDC +3 VDC system board battery power ...
DC Power Distribution for the Midsize Computer 1-30 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual keyboard controller P1 PWRGOOD computer power supply PSON# +5 VFP +5 VDC -5 VDC +12 VDC -12 VDC P7 +3.3 VDC +3 VDC system board battery power ...
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... not exceed 65 W. 2 Withstands surges of 115 VAC at 60 Hz or 230 VAC at 50 Hz. OptiPlex NX Computer Power Supply The OptiPlex NX computers have an 80-W computer power supply. 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..... The 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 operations. 3 VFP (volts flea power) -
... not exceed 65 W. 2 Withstands surges of 115 VAC at 60 Hz or 230 VAC at 50 Hz. OptiPlex NX Computer Power Supply The OptiPlex NX computers have an 80-W computer power supply. 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..... The 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 operations. 3 VFP (volts flea power) -
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DC Power Connector P3 for the OptiPlex NX DC Power Distribution for the OptiPlex NX Figures 1-29 and 1-30 provide the following information about DC power distribution: • Power-supply connector identification • Power cable connection for the OptiPlex NX Computer 1-34 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual DC Power Cables for the hard-disk drive • Power distribution to sockets and connectors on the system board P3 P2 P1 Figure 1-29. P3 1234 +5 VDC (red) common (black) common (black) +12 VDC (yellow) Figure 1-28.
DC Power Connector P3 for the OptiPlex NX DC Power Distribution for the OptiPlex NX Figures 1-29 and 1-30 provide the following information about DC power distribution: • Power-supply connector identification • Power cable connection for the OptiPlex NX Computer 1-34 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual DC Power Cables for the hard-disk drive • Power distribution to sockets and connectors on the system board P3 P2 P1 Figure 1-29. P3 1234 +5 VDC (red) common (black) common (black) +12 VDC (yellow) Figure 1-28.
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...covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell OptiPlex N or Dell OptiPlex NX • Model number: NCS • Company name: Dell Computer Corporation Regulatory Department One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 IC Notice (Canada Only...) Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference...
...covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell OptiPlex N or Dell OptiPlex NX • Model number: NCS • Company name: Dell Computer Corporation Regulatory Department One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 IC Notice (Canada Only...) Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference...