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Question posted by kpcool95 on May 1st, 2014

How To Boot Frm Usb Drive.

I have created the bootable usb for installing linux in optiplex gx 100 having window xp by using - http://www.pendrivelinux.com/liveusb-install-live-usb-creator/.But whenver i boot it automatically open windows and not showing usb drive in boot sequence too.so i'm not able to have linux in my pc please help me.

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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on May 2nd, 2014 6:48 AM
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Unfortunately, the Optiplex gx 100 does not allow booting from USB. You can click the link below to download the gx100 manual

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User Guide - Page 1

...Windows NT are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. IBM and OS/2 are used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that this document from the Dell support Web site at http://support.dell.com...Dell™ OptiPlexGX100 System User's Guide Introduction Setup and Operation System Setup Installing Upgrades Troubleshooting Technical Specifications...
User Guide - Page 2

...Codes." NOTE: The boot routine is connected to ...8482; OptiPlexGX100 System ...User's Guide Overview Checking Connections and Switches Backing Up Your Files Look and Listen Basic Checks System Setup Overview If your Dell computer system is faulty. 3. If the problem is not resolved, try another bootable...system has a tape drive installed, see your computer's...
User Guide - Page 5

... battery; Discard used batteries according to...boot routine along with the object. NOTICE: If you are not correct in a special section of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with a message such as a plastic screwdriver. 4. For You and Your Computer." 2. Install the new battery. Back to Contents Page Battery: Dell™ OptiPlexGX100...
User Guide - Page 16

...2. Select the Boot Sequence option and press . Back to Contents Page Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell OptiPlexGX100 System User's Guide... and without indicating problems, you begin. 1. NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to restore it is reached l Access online... support personnel. Select CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive as ports. Press at the start of destroying data. ...
User Guide - Page 19

... CD-ROM Drives: Dell™ OptiPlexGX100 System User's Guide Installing a CD-ROM Drive in a Small-Form-Factor Chassis Installing a Diskette, Tape, or CD-ROM Drive in a Low-Profile Chassis Installing a Diskette, Tape, or CD-ROM Drive in a Mini Tower Chassis Connecting Drives Installing a CD-ROM Drive in a Small-Form-Factor Chassis To install a CD-ROM drive in the 5.25-inch drive bay in...
User Guide - Page 31

... CD-ROM drive and rebooting the system. 4. Turn off the system and disconnect it from the CD-ROM drive. If a...Back to Contents Page External Components: Dell™ OptiPlexGX100 System User's Guide Overview Troubleshooting I/O Ports Troubleshooting...of the following steps in the monitor's documentation to boot from the electrical outlet. Troubleshooting the Keyboard This procedure...
User Guide - Page 35

...-profile chassis support up to Contents Page Hard-Disk Drives: Dell™ OptiPlexGX100 System User's Guide General Information About EIDE Hard-Disk Drives Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in a Low-Profile Chassis Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in a Small-Form-Factor Chassis Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in a Mini Tower Chassis General Information About EIDE...
User Guide - Page 46

... the insert behind the bay opening . Complete steps 1 through ...OptiPlexGX100 System User's Guide Low-Profile Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Mini Tower Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Low-Profile Chassis Front-Panel Inserts Empty drive bays contain a front-panel insert to protect the inside of the procedure for removing the 5.25-inch insert. 2. Before you install a drive in an empty drive...
User Guide - Page 48

...to Contents Page Inside Your Computer: Dell™ OptiPlexGX100 System User's Guide Overview Internal Views System Board ...drive 3 Power supply 4 Externally accessible drive bays Figure 3. Mini Tower Chassis Orientation View Before you remove the computer cover, see "Safety First-For You and Your Computer" and "Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover." Figure 1. Back to use...
User Guide - Page 56

Back to Contents Page Installing Upgrades: Dell™ OptiPlexGX100 System User's Guide Inside Your Computer Expansion Cards System Memory Microprocessor Battery Hard-Disk Drives Diskette, Tape, and CD-ROM Drives Back to Contents Page
User Guide - Page 57

...slot openings at...™ OptiPlexGX100 System User...'s Guide Overview Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Safety First-For You and Your Computer Troubleshooting System Memory Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem Troubleshooting a Wet Computer Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer Troubleshooting the System Board Troubleshooting Drives...
User Guide - Page 65

...boot agent (MBA), which warns you to configure the computer system to improve performance by diskette, or remotely over a network, if required. l Remote system alerts, which resides in NIC cards. For additional hardware features, see "Technical Specifications." Hard-disk drives shipped with OptiPlex GX100 systems are running simultaneously). To use this capability, enable the USB...
User Guide - Page 66

... SMS directory that you to access and change alerts l Asset Info with support for systems running Windows 98 or Windows 95 and having a display data channel (DDC)-compliant video subsystem and monitor Manageability Features Your Dell OptiPlex GX100 Managed PC system is shipped with the DMI agent enabled and active, which allows the exporting...
User Guide - Page 72

... Memory." See "Troubleshooting Drives." Bad command or file name The command you entered does not Make sure you have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. Run the ScanDisk utility in the Microsoft® Windows® operating system to the support technician. The system messages are using another operating system, run...
User Guide - Page 81

...installed, you can connect peripheral devices, such as a printer, or install application programs not already installed...OptiPlexGX100 System User's Guide Getting Started Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Connecting Peripheral Devices Using the System Password Feature Controls and Indicators Using...port connector 2 Mouse connector 3 USB connectors 4 Link integrity indicator (see ...
User Guide - Page 89

...the time and days of the week to turn on the computer system automatically. The term boot refers to the system's start -up time, press the right-arrow ...OptiPlexGX100 System User's Guide AC Power Recovery Asset Tag Auto Power On Boot Sequence CPU ID CPU Speed Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B Integrated Devices Keyboard NumLock PCI IRQ Assignment Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive...
User Guide - Page 92

...USB keyboards and mice, though they function during the boot routine. Press to configure these keys provide cursor-control functions according to accommodate a controller card installed in the computer. Selecting Off turns off the integrated diskette drive controller as incorrect colors or blank windows...to change to any diskette drives and tape drives using a PS/2-compatible keyboard ...
User Guide - Page 99

...Dell™ OptiPlexGX100 System User's Guide Processor Ports Memory Key Combinations System Information Controls and Indicators Graphics and Video Expansion Bus Power Physical Drives Environmental Processor...bits 32 bits eight 15 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0s-, and system management BIOS 2.3-compliant BIOS in 4-megabit (Mb) flash chip 66 or 100 MHz (matches external bus...
User Guide - Page 105

... the version number of diskette drive(s) and hard-disk drive(s) installed in your computer. Dell recommends... Setup screen is a scrollable window containing options that was shipped with... the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) client by using the optional...use the shutdown option from the Start menu for any time. Back to Contents Page Using System Setup: Dell™ OptiPlexGX100...
Service Manual - Page 53

... Card CAUTION: Use a wrist grounding strap as LPT1 Main power input connector 3.3-volt (V) power input connector Riser board connector Serial port connectors USB connectors Expansion Cards The small-form-factor GX100 chassis can accommodate up : ALERT! Replace the computer cover, and reconnect your computer. 7. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over the empty card-slot opening. To...

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