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How To Change Primary Video Controller Optiplex 790
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide (.pdf) - Page 41
...setup information behind, even though you may leave portions of video mode or monitor. Table 3-1. Default IRQ Line Assignments
... (if applicable)
IRQ14
Used by the primary IDE controller
IRQ15
Used by interrupt controller 1 to access the same address in ... run the ISA Configuration Utility provided with your system can change the address of one of an abbreviation or acronym used in...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide (.pdf) - Page 46
... using the System Setup program
• Identification tests of the microprocessor, the video
controller, the keyboard controller, and other key components
• Basic input/output system (BIOS) configuration
... Computer Corporation Dell System Diagnostics Version X.XX
Available Test Groups
RAM System Set Video Keyboard Mouse Diskette Drives Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) IDE CD ROM Drives...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide (.pdf) - Page 56
... of solid colors.
Allows you are testing an external monitor, change . Many of video memory in various video modes.
• Video Hardware Test
Checks the cursor registers and the horizontal and vertical retrace bit registers in the video controller.
• Text Mode Character Test
Checks the video subsystem's ability to present data in text modes.
• Text...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide (.pdf) - Page 131
...6-2 where to start, 1-1
TSR programs about, 3-1 problems with, 3-2
typographical conventions, viii
V
video control circuitry, 4-14 video controller card, 4-14 video functions
about, A-1 testing, 4-14 Video Hardware Test, A-1 Video Memory Test, A-1 video subsystem troubleshooting, 6-6 Video Test Group, 4-14 video tests Color Palettes, A-1, A-15 Graphics Mode, A-1, A-10 Solid Colors Test, A-1, A-16...
User's Guide (.pdf) - Page 11
...MMX™ technology.
Chapter 1
System Features and Operation
Dell® OptiPlex® N systems are high-speed personal
computers designed around Intel®... computer speakers.
• An optional integrated Ethernet network interface
controller (NIC).
• A special computer chassis that you are...
• Video drivers for displaying application programs in
high-resolution modes
• ...
User's Guide (.pdf) - Page 15
... computer speakers.
• An integrated Ethernet network interface controller
(NIC).
• A special computer chassis that safeguard...maximizing your monitor's resolution capabilities
• Video drivers for displaying application programs in
high...™ technology. Chapter 1
System Features and Operation
Dell® OptiPlex® N systems are designed to operate in
System Features and...
User's Guide (.pdf) - Page 16
...software such as your primary task are eliminated or controlled in your daily tasks. (You do not see a normal, fully functional
Windows 95 or Windows NT operating system desktop. Computer file system
.... If the system detects a discrepancy, it is easiest to run any cables.
1-2 Dell OptiPlex N Systems User's Guide If the system does not turn off completely (this may be required...
User's Guide (.pdf) - Page 18
... emissions of carbon dioxide, the gas primarily responsible for energy efficiency. Any changes you make to this reduction in electricity usage can also help to comply ... when shipped by turning off their computer systems when they are the two primary causes of acid rain. NOTES: As an Energy Star Partner, Dell Computer... weekends.
1-4 Dell OptiPlex N Systems User's Guide TM
Figure 1-3.
Service Manual (.pdf) - Page 3
Contents
Chapter 1 System Overview 1-1
System Features 1-2 Expansion-Card Slot 1-4 Hard-Disk Drive 1-4 Enhanced Dual-Interface EIDE Subsystem 1-4 Built-In Video Controller 1-4 Optional Built-In NIC 1-5 Stand for Vertical Orientation 1-5
Computer Service 1-6 Computer Power Supply 1-6 Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors 1-7 DC Power Distribution 1-8 System Board 1-...
Service Manual (.pdf) - Page 7
...to be upgraded when faster microprocessors become available.
The OptiPlex N computers use the Intel® Pentium® microprocessor with no externally accessible drives. System Overview 1-1 This bus is installed in clock multiplier circuit, which also integrates the microprocessor, memory controller, hard-disk drive controller, video controller, and other elements of 66 MHz. These...
Service Manual (.pdf) - Page 8
... for troubleshooting
purposes
• Integrated cache memory controller that the location or direction relative to the PCI bus with 2 MB of video
memory
• Optional integrated 10/100-Mbps ... of system features, see "Technical Specifications" found in a traditional personal computer, the Dell OptiPlex N computers include the following the text in this manual, assume that supports 512 KB of...
Service Manual (.pdf) - Page 10
... channels to the PCI bus, which can be connected. NOTE: Although the OptiPlex N system board supports up to four EIDE devices, no devices other than the internal hard-disk drive should be connected to the primary EIDE interface (IDE1). The video controller connects to an installed PCI expansion card during system start-up to...
Service Manual (.pdf) - Page 16
...
control panel connector (PANEL)
1-10 Dell OptiPlex ...video connector connector (MONITOR) (SERIAL2)
USB connectors (2) keyboard/mouse
(USB)
connectors (stacked)
(KYBD/MOUSE)
parallel/serial port 1 connectors (stacked) (PARALLEL/SERIAL)
battery socket (BATTERY)
microprocessor socket (MICROPROCESSOR) (pin-1 corner)
system board jumpers
riser board connector (RISER)
front of computer
primary...
Service Manual (.pdf) - Page 19
...
IRQ12 Generated by video controller to indicate coprocessor error.
If the EIDE controller is not in...primary EIDE port to indicate that drive requires service.
System Overview 1-13 IRQ8 Generated by super I /O controller to indicate that diskette requires service.
If the EIDE controller is disabled, this line is full. IRQ10 Available for other use .
* Although the OptiPlex...
Service Manual (.pdf) - Page 20
...the available DREQ lines.
1-14 Dell OptiPlex N Systems Service Manual If the parallel port is in NIC controller are assigned available DMA channels automatically ...controller to initiate DMA cycle for attached diskette drive
DREQ3 Available
DREQ4
Generated by bus controller chip to activate second DMA controller
DREQ5 Available
DREQ6 Available
DREQ7 Available
NOTES: The video controller...
Service Manual (.pdf) - Page 22
... high EIDE hard-disk drive
Video
Video type S3 Trio 64V2 86C785 built-in SVGA controller attached to the PCI bus
Video memory 2 MB
Maximum video resolution
1280 x 1024 pixels...Video one 15-hole connector
PS/2-style keyboard . . . . 6-pin mini-DIN connector
PS/2-compatible mouse 6-pin mini-DIN connector
NIC (optional RJ45 connector
USB two USB-compliant connectors
1-16 Dell OptiPlex...
Service Manual (.pdf) - Page 29
... the Dell logo to reveal the source of the computer. Basic Troubleshooting 2-5 Checks the functionality of the video controller and the video
control circuitry
• USB1 Tests - Verify proper operation of the speaker by generating tones • Video Tests - Check the computer's interface with external devices
connected through serial port 1
• Serial Port 2 Tests - Hard...
Service Manual (.pdf) - Page 30
...was removed from all the directly addressable RAM • System Set Tests - board controller chip
• Mouse Test - age capability of the network inter- Check the... OptiPlex N Systems Service Manual Verify proper operation of the mouse keys
• Hard-Disk Drive Tests - Checks the functionality of the mouse controller and the
operation of the video controller and the video
control ...
Service Manual (.pdf) - Page 36
POST Beep Codes
Beep Code Error
Probable Causes
1-2
Video controller failure
Defective system board
1-3
Monitor not detected
Disconnected or faulty monitor
1-1-3
NVRAM write/read failure Defective system...
3-1-2
Master DMA-register failure
3-1-3
Master interrupt-mask register failure
3-1-4
Slave interrupt-mask register failure
3-2 Dell OptiPlex N Systems Service Manual Table 3-1.
Service Manual (.pdf) - Page 64
...: 512 KB Video Memory: 2 MB System Memory: 32 MB (EDO) Service Tag: XXXXX Asset Tag: XXXXX
Tab,Shift-Tab change fields
change values Alt-P ...sample of 2
Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com)
System OptiPlex N 5233 Setup
BIOS Version: XXX
Time: 13:17:02 Date:...Drive A: Not Installed Diskette Drive B: Not Installed
Drives: Primary Type Cyls Hds Drive 0: Auto 1023 64 Drive 1: None...
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