Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Introduction Using The System Setup Program Using the ISA Configuration Utility Working Inside Your Computer Installing System Board Options Installing Drives Technical Specifications ISA Configuration Utility Messages NOTE: You can obtain the latest version of this document from the Dell Web support site at http://support.dell.com.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Overview Using the Power Switch System Features Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation Hardware Features ENERGY STAR® Compliance Software Features Accessing Online Documentation Manageability Features Getting Help Connecting Peripheral Devices Overview Dell OptiPlex GX1 low-profile Managed PC systems are high-speed, expandable personal
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems the three DIMM sockets on the system board. The system also supports both error checking and correction (ECC) and nonparity DIMMs. See "Adding Memory" for details. Self-Monitoring and Analysis Reporting Technology II (SMART II) support, which warns you at system start-up if your hard-disk drive has become unreliable. To take advantage of this technology, you must have a SMART II-compliant hard-disk drive in your computer.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 1024 × 768 True-color (32 bpp) 85 Hz 4 MB 1280 × 1024 True-color (32 bpp) 75 Hz 8 MB 1600 × 1200 65,536 colors (16 bpp) 75 Hz 8 MB 2X AGP provides a dedicated bus from the video subsystem to the system chip set. AGP-based video subsystems have two significant performance advantages over PCI-based video subsystems: - The AGP bus reduces bandwidth requirements of the PCI bus, improving overall system performance.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems The ICU, which tells you how to configure ISA expansion cards manually. After resources have been assigned to these cards, the system BIOS can assign resources to PCI and Plug and Play expansion cards for a conflict-free configuration. For more information, see "Using the ISA Configuration Utility." Dell Diagnostics for evaluating the computer's components and devices.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems On systems running Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0, the Dell OpenManage program is available in client and administrator versions. The Dell OpenManage administrator version enables system administrators to view, manage, and inventory remote systems in a Dell DMI client network and incorporates the following manageability features, which are based on the DMI 2.0 specification.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems on the hour; or you can enable inventory as needed. The Dell OpenManage creates a text file for the group(s) and saves it to a user-defined directory. Support for the application program used to create user-definable attributes (UDAs).
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Auto Power On enables you to turn on the computer system automatically on certain days of the week at a preset time. You can set Auto Power On to turn on the system either every day or every Monday through Friday. NOTE: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector. Temperature Monitoring Your system includes temperature probes to sense when the processor becomes overheated.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Passwords The password feature enables you to set a user-defined password to restrict access to the system. Additional protection is available through the System Setup program. When the Setup Password option is set to Enabled, Password Status allows you to prevent the system password from being changed or disabled at boot time. For more information, see "Using the System Setup Program.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Parallel Port Connector The integrated parallel port uses a 25-pin D-subminiature connector on the computer's back panel. This I/O port sends data in parallel format (where 8 data bits, or 1 byte, are sent simultaneously over eight separate lines in a single cable). The parallel port is used primarily for printers. The default designation of your computer's integrated parallel port is LPT1.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems A dual-colored link integrity indicator, which lights up green when there is a good connection between a 10-Mbps network and the NIC, or it lights up orange when there is a good connection between a 100Mbps network and the NIC. When the green indicator is off, the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Audio Connectors You can use the microphone jack to attach a standard personal computer microphone.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems the cable snaps securely into place. Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub, depending on your network configuration. Using the Power Switch The power button controls the system's AC input power.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems * Pressing or holding the power button to shut down the system may result in data loss. Use the power button to shut down the system only if the operating system is not responding. Table 4 shows power button functions for Microsoft Windows NT operating systems. Table 4.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems As you lower the stand into place, make sure that the locator pin (see Figure 4) fits into the corner hole of the hole pattern as shown. When the stand is in place, tighten the thumbscrew. 3. Rotate the computer so that the stand is at the bottom and the drives are at the top. To remove the stand, turn the computer over so the stand is at the top, loosen the screw, lift the stand away, and place the computer in a horizontal position.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect, and sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which are the two primary causes of acid rain. Computer users can also help to reduce electricity usage and its side effects by turning off their computer systems when they are not in use for extended periods of time—particularly at night and on weekends.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 LowProfile Managed PC Systems Overview Using the System Password Feature Entering the System Setup Program Using the Setup Password Feature System Setup Screens Disabling a Forgotten Password Using the System Setup Program Responding to Error Messages System Setup Options Overview Each time you turn on your computer system or press the reset bu
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 1. Turn on your system. If your system is already on, shut it down and then turn it on again. 2. Press immediately when the F2 = Setup prompt appears in the upper-right corner of the Dell logo screen. If you wait too long and your operating system begins to load into memory, let the system complete the load operation; then shut down the system and try again.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Information on the two System Setup screens is organized in five boxed areas: Title box The box at the top of both screens lists the system name, page number (Page 1 or Page 2), and the revision number of the BIOS. Configuration options The box on the left half of both screens lists the options that define the installed hardware in your computer.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Setup program. Using the System Setup Program Table 1 lists the keys you use to view or change information on the System Setup screens and to exit the program. Table 1. System-Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action Moves to the next field. Moves to the previous field. Cycles through the options in a field. In many fields, you can also type the appropriate value. Scrolls through help information.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Time resets the time on the computer's internal clock. Time is kept in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes:seconds). To change the time, press the right-arrow key to increase the number in the highlighted field or press the left-arrow key to decrease the number. If you prefer, you can type numbers in each of the appropriate fields. Date Date resets the date on the computer's internal calendar.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems connector for EIDE CD-ROM and EIDE tape drives. NOTES: For all devices from Dell that use the built-in EIDE controller, set the appropriate Drive option to Auto. For small computer system interface (SCSI) devices, set the appropriate Drive option to None. You must have an EIDE device connected to the primary EIDE interface if you have an EIDE device connected to the secondary EIDE interface.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 15M - 16M CPU Speed CPU Speed indicates the processor speed at which your system boots. Press the left- or right-arrow key to toggle the CPU Speed option between the resident microprocessor's rated speed (the default) and a lower compatibility speed, which lets you accommodate speed-sensitive application programs. A change to this option takes effect immediately (rebooting the system is not required).
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems ACPI This option controls the operation of the system's Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) feature. When ACPI is set to On, momentarily pressing the power button places the system in a power-saving mode. To turn the system off completely, press the power button for more than 4 seconds. When ACPI is set to On, interrupt request (IRQ) line 9 is not available for use by an expansion card.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Boot Sequence Boot Sequence can be set to Diskette First (the default), Hard Disk Only, CD-ROM First, or Device List. The term boot refers to the system's start-up procedure. When turned on, the system "bootstraps" itself into an operational state by loading into memory a small program, which in turn loads the necessary operating system. Boot Sequence tells the system where to look for the files that it needs to load.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems NOTICE: Only a technically knowledgeable person should change the settings in the Device List screen. The Device List screen (see Figure 2) provides three options for listing and prioritizing the available boot devices in your system. Figure 2.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems NOTE: Non-Plug and Play devices appear in this list as Adapters without ID support. When determining the order of devices to boot from, the system first considers the order of the devices listed under the Device Controller Priority option, then the order of devices under Boot Device Priority.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems you can type numbers in both fields. The default for Auto Power On is Disabled. Power Management For certain types of monitors and most EIDE hard-disk drives, you can reduce system power consumption by enabling the power management feature. With Power Management enabled, these monitors and drives automatically switch into low-power mode during periods of system inactivity.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems ENERGY STAR® systems, see "ENERGY STAR® Compliance".) However, not all EIDE hard-disk drives support this feature. Enabling this feature for drives that do not support it may cause the EIDE drive to become inoperable until the computer is restarted and the Power Management option is disabled. In low-power mode, the disks inside the drive stop spinning.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 configure the system's built-in serial ports. These options can be set to Auto (the default) to automatically configure a port, to a particular designation (COM1 or COM3 for Serial Port 1; COM2 or COM4 for Serial Port 2), or to Off to disable the port.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems As part of the boot routine, the system first checks for a primary hard-disk drive controller card installed in an expansion slot. If no card is found, the system enables the built-in EIDE interface to use IRQ14 and IRQ15. If a primary controller is detected on the expansion bus, the built-in EIDE interface is disabled. Selecting Off disables the built-in EIDE interface.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Your Dell system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, you should operate your system only with system password protection. You can assign a system password, as described in "Assigning a System Password," whenever you use the System Setup program. After a system password is assigned, only those who know the password have full use of the system.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the speaker emits a beep. To erase a character when entering your password, press the key or the left-arrow key. NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press the key or the key combination to move to another field, or press the key at any time prior to completing step 5. 4.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems The third and subsequent times an incorrect or incomplete system password is entered, the system displays the following message: ** Incorrect password. ** Number of unsuccessful password attempts: 3 System halted! Must power down. The number of unsuccessful attempts made to enter the correct system password can alert you to an unauthorized person attempting to use your system.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems System Setup program. After a setup password is assigned, only those who know the password have full use of the System Setup program. To change an existing setup password, you must know the setup password (see "Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password").
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems When you start the System Setup program, Page 2 of the System Setup screens appears with the Setup Password option highlighted, prompting you to type the password.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 3. Replace the computer cover. 4. Reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources, and then turn them on. Booting your system with the PSWD jumper plug removed erases the existing password(s). 5. Enter the System Setup program and verify that the password is disabled. Proceed to step 6 if you want to assign a new password.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 LowProfile Managed PC Systems Overview Adding an Unlisted Card Quick Start Modifying a Card About the ICU Removing a Card When to Run the ICU Viewing Resources Preparing to Use the ICU Saving the System Configuration Starting the ICU Exiting From the ICU Adding a Listed Card Locking and Unlocking Cards Overview The ISA Configurat
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems instructions on using the Device Manager to manage resources and resolve conflicts. The remainder of this chapter describes the various features of, and the various ways to use, the ICU. Quick Start To quickly get started using this utility, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether you need to run the ICU. See "When to Run the ICU" for detailed instructions. 2.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Before your system was shipped from Dell, a technician used the ICU to enter the correct information for the expansion cards initially installed in your computer. If your system was shipped with Dell-installed software, the ICU diskette image (from which you can make an ICU diskette) is installed on your hard-disk drive. (Your system may also be accompanied by an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 1. Make an ICU program diskette of the utility from the Dell ResourceCD. NOTE: If you received an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette with your system, skip to step 2. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to create an ICU program diskette. 2. If you want to use your mouse with the ICU, copy your mouse driver file (mouse.exe) to your ICU diskette. 3.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Making Selections in the ICU The ICU window is the main window of the utility and the starting point for making expansion-card changes. This window lists all non-Plug and Play ISA, Plug and Play, and PCI expansion cards currently installed in the computer. The ICU window contains menus and a tool bar, as shown in Figure 1.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Use the following procedure to add a listed card with the ICU: 1. Start the ICU as described in "Starting the ICU." 2. From the ICU window, click Add or select Add Card from the Configure menu. 3. Click the name of the category of card that you want to add. If you clicked Add in step 2, click OK. A dialog box like the one in Figure 2 appears, listing the names of all available cards of that type. Figure 2.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 7. To change any of the resource settings for the card, select the resource setting and then click Settings. The Configuration Settings dialog box (see Figure 4) displays the name of the resource that you selected in the upper-left corner of the box. The resource values currently associated with the selected function are displayed in the Resources for Choice box.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 9. To change individual resource values for the current configuration setting, select the resource value that you want to change and click the Options button located below the resource values (see Figure 6). For example, when you click the value under DMA, the Options button changes to the DMA Options button. When you click this button, a smaller dialog box appears.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 2. From the ICU window, click Add or select Add Card from the Configure menu. 3. Click the name of the category of card that you want to add. If you clicked Add in step 2, click OK. A dialog box appears listing the names of all available cards of that type. 4. Select Unlisted Card from the bottom of the list of cards displayed in the dialog box that appears. Then click OK. 5.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems If none of the values for the DMA or IRQ resources match the allowable values for your unlisted card (as indicated in the card's documentation), select one of the available values offered by the utility and click OK.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Modifying a Card Modifying a card allows you to change the system resources used by a card. This feature is helpful when you want to add a card that requires resources already in use by other cards or devices in your computer. You can allocate different resources to the cards currently in your computer to free the resources necessary for the card you want to install.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems indicated in the card's documentation), select one of the available values offered by the utility and click OK. If you are providing values for the I/O port or memory resource, you must enter the starting and ending addresses in hexadecimal format using the two fields provided by the Specify Memory or Specify I/O Port dialog box. 6.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems the system and physically remove the card. Failure to do so can damage your system. 5. Remove the non-Plug and Play ISA expansion card from the computer. See "Removing an Expansion Card" for instructions. Viewing Resources The ICU displays all resources currently used by your system. To view all system resources, select System Resources from the View menu or click View.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems You can save the information displayed in the Card Resource Usage dialog box by clicking Print To File. The ICU then prompts you for a filename. Saving the System Configuration You can save the system configuration to nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) as you configure each card's resources. To do so, select Save from the File menu and continue with your operation.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems A check mark next to Locking Enabled signifies that the feature is active; a Lock button appears on the tool bar. 4. Select the Plug and Play or PCI expansion card that you want to lock or unlock from the Cards Configured in System list. 5. Click Lock or select Lock/Unlock Card from the Advanced menu. Both options toggle the lock state of the selected card.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Working Inside Your Computer: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Overview Replacing the Computer Cover Before You Begin Inside Your Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Overview Your Dell computer system supports a variety of internal options that expand system capabilities.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems injury or shock. 4. If you are disconnecting a peripheral from the computer or are removing a component from the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting the peripheral or removing the component to avoid possible damage to the system board. In addition, Dell recommends that you periodically review the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Replacing the Computer Cover Use the following procedure to replace the computer cover: 1. Check all cable connections, especially those that might have come loose during your work. Fold cables out of the way so that they do not catch on the computer cover. Make sure cables are not routed over the drive cage—they will prevent the cover from closing properly. 2.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Inside Your Computer Figure 4 shows an overhead view of your computer to help orient you when installing hardware options. Unless otherwise specified, locations or directions relative to the computer are as shown. Figure 4. Computer Orientation View Figure 5 shows your computer with its cover removed. Refer to this illustration to locate interior features and components discussed in this guide.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Jumpers Jumpers are small blocks on a circuit board with two or more pins emerging from them. Plastic plugs containing a wire fit down over the pins. The wire connects the pins and creates a circuit. To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down onto the pin(s) indicated. NOTICE: Make sure your system is turned off before you change a jumper setting.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Table 1. System-Board Jumper Settings Jumper Setting PSWD Description Password features are enabled. Password features are disabled. BIOS Reserved (do not change). BUS66M Reserved (do not change). 266MHZ* Reserved (do not change). 300MHZ* Reserved (do not change). 333MHZ* Reserved (do not change). 350MHZ* Reserved (do not change). 400MHZ* Reserved (do not change). 450MHZ* Reserved (do not change).
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems System Board and Riser Board Labels Table 2 lists the labels for connectors and sockets on your system board and riser board, and it gives a brief description of their functions. Table 2.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems SERIALn Serial port connectors SLOT1 Pentium® II processor SEC cartridge connector TAPI Telephony connector USB USB connectors VIDEO_UPGRADE Video-memory upgrade socket * For information on ISA and PCI connectors, see "Expansion Cards." NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in your online System User's Guide.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Use the following procedure to replace the expansion-card cage: 1. With the securing lever in the upright position, align the slots in the left side of the expansion-card cage with the tabs on the left side of the chassis (see Figure 7). 2. Rotate the securing lever downward until it is flush with the top of the chassis.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Installing System Board Options: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 LowProfile Managed PC Systems Overview Adding Video Memory Expansion Cards Upgrading the Microprocessor Adding Memory Replacing the System Battery Overview This section describes how to install the following options: Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion cards System memory Video memory Microp
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Expansion Cards Expansion cards are installed on the computer's riser board (see Figure 3). The riser board plugs into the RISER connector on the system board (see Figure 1) and is considered an extension of the system board. The system accommodates up to three expansion cards, which can be a mix of 32-bit PCI expansion cards, and 8- and 16-bit ISA expansion cards. (See Figure 2 for examples of ISA and PCI expansion cards.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and then wait at least 5 seconds before you remove the computer cover. Also, before you install an expansion card, see "Safety First — For You and Your Computer." Follow this procedure to install an expansion card: 1. If you are installing a non-Plug and Play ISA expansion card, enter the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) and add the new expansion card to your configuration.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 6. When the card is firmly seated in the connector and the card-mounting bracket is flush with the brackets on either side of it, secure the bracket with the screw you removed in step 4. 7. If you are installing an optional Wakeup On LAN network card, attach the three-wire power cable that came with the card to the P1 connector on the riser board (see Figure 3) and to the network interface controller (NIC) card. 8.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 5. Unscrew the mounting bracket of the card you want to remove. 6. Grasp the card by its outside corners, and ease it out of its connector. 7. If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Table 1 lists sample memory configurations and shows valid DIMM combinations and socket placements for each configuration. Table 1.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Follow this procedure to perform a memory upgrade: 1. Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in "Removing the Computer Cover." 2. Determine the DIMM sockets into which you will install DIMMs or replace existing DIMMs. See Figure 1 and Table 1. 3. Install or replace DIMMs as necessary to reach the desired memory total. Follow the instructions in "Installing a DIMM" or "Removing a DIMM," as appropriate. 4.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 2. Locate the plastic securing clips at each end of the socket. Press the clips outward until they snap open. 3. Orient the DIMM to the socket by aligning the notches in the DIMM's edge connector with the crossbars in the socket. 4. Press the DIMM straight into the slot running down the center of the socket (see Figure 7) until the securing clips snap into place around the ends of the DIMM. Figure 7.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 3. Locate the video-memory upgrade socket (labeled "VIDEO_UPGRADE") on the system board. See Figure 1. 4. Orient the module as shown in Figure 9. Then install it in the socket. Video memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit in the socket in only one direction. The socket on the system board is notched so that the video memory module can be firmly seated only one way: a.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Upgrading the Microprocessor To take advantage of future options in speed and functionality, you can replace the microprocessor on your system board with any Dell-supported microprocessor upgrade. Call your Dell sales representative for information on available microprocessor upgrades. The microprocessor upgrade kit includes a new single-edge contact (SEC) cartridge with heat sink assembly.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 5. Insert the new SEC cartridge/heat sink assembly into the system board connector. Orient the SEC cartridge/heat sink assembly with the heat sink facing the right (as you face the front of the chassis). Align the sides of the heat sink with the guide brackets and press the SEC firmly into its connector until it is fully seated.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Time-of-day not set - please run SETUP program or Invalid configuration information - please run SETUP program or Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility To determine whether the battery needs replacing, reenter the time and date through the System Setup program (not through the MS-DOS® time and date commands) and exit the program properly to save the information (see "Using the System Setup Program" for in
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems screwdriver. 5. Install the new battery. Orient the battery with the side labeled "+" facing up (see Figure 11). Then insert the battery into the socket, and snap it into place. Figure 11. System Battery and Battery Socket 6. Replace the expansion-card cage as described in "Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage." 7.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Installing Drives: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Overview Installing a Drive in the 5.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts Empty drive bays contain a front-panel insert to protect the inside of the computer from dust particles and ensure proper airflow within the computer. Before you install a drive in an empty drive bay, you must first remove the front-panel insert. To remove the insert covering a 5.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems To replace the front-panel insert for the 3.5-inch bay, work from outside the cover. Place the insert in position, and press it into the opening. Connecting Drives When installing a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and an interface cable—to the back of the drive. Your drive's power input connector (to which you connect the DC power cable) resembles the connector shown in Figure 4. Figure 4.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems When attaching the interface cable to a drive, be sure to match the colored strip on the cable to pin 1 of the drive's interface connector. For the location of pin 1 on the drive's interface connector, see the documentation that came with the drive. When disconnecting an interface cable from the system board, be sure to press in on the locking tabs on the cable connector before disconnecting the cable.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems NOTE: If you are installing a non-EIDE tape drive, check the documentation for the drive to determine the jumper or switch settings used to designate the drive as drive address DS4 (not DS2 or DS3 as may be indicated in the drive documentation). Unless the drive is already set to drive 4, reconfigure its jumper or switch setting (see "Jumpers.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Use the score marks on the drive bracket to help align the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes on the bracket (see Figure 8). Figure 8. Installing the 5.25-Inch Diskette Drive Bracket To further ensure proper positioning of the drive in the chassis, insert and tighten all four screws in the order in which the holes are numbered (the holes are marked "1" through "4"). 6. Reinstall the 5.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Figure 10. Attaching Cables to a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay 10. For an EIDE tape drive or CD-ROM drive, connect the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector labeled "IDE2" on the system board. For a diskette drive or non-EIDE tape drive, connect the cable from the drive to the interface connector labeled "DSKT" on the system board.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Installed. For EIDE CD-ROM and tape drives, set the appropriate Drive option (0 or 1) under Drives: Secondary to Auto. 15. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that your system works correctly. See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems With the two EIDE interface connectors on the system board, your system can support up to four EIDE devices. EIDE hard-disk drives should be connected to the EIDE interface connector labeled "IDE1." (EIDE tape drives and CD-ROM drives should be connected to the EIDE interface connector labeled "IDE2.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 6. Secure the drive bracket to the new drive. Turn the drive upside down, and locate the four screw holes around its perimeter. Orient the drive bracket so that the end labeled "CONNECTOR" faces the side of the drive containing the interface and power connectors. Place the bracket on the drive, and secure it with four screws (see Figure 12). Figure 12. Securing the Hard-Disk Drive to the Bracket 7.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 9. If it is not already connected, connect the other end of the EIDE cable to the IDE1 connector on the system board. NOTICE: You must match the colored strip on the EIDE cable with pin 1 on the system board connector to avoid possible damage to your system. To locate the system board IDE connector, see "System Board Features." 10. Connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the back of the drive (see Figure 13).
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 15. Enter the System Setup program and update the Drives: Primary and Secondary options. After you update the System Setup options, reboot the system. 16. Partition and logically format your drive, as described in "Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard-Disk Drive," before proceeding to the next step. 17.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Installing SCSI Devices To use SCSI devices in your Dell computer, you must have a SCSI host adapter card, which comes with its own SCSI cable. This cable can be used to attach a variety of SCSI devices (hard-disk drives, tape drives, and so on). The SCSI host adapter configures the devices attached to it as one subsystem—not as independent devices.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems NOTICE: Do not connect devices to all three connectors (internal narrow connector, internal wide connector, and external connector) on a single SCSI host adapter card. Such a configuration is a violation of the SCSI specification. You can safely connect devices to any two of these three connectors on a single SCSI host adapter card.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems To install an internal SCSI hard-disk drive, complete steps 3 through 7 of " Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket." Then continue with step 5 of this procedure. To install a SCSI tape drive, CD-ROM drive, or DAT drive, complete steps 2 through 6 of "Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay." Then continue with step 5 of this procedure.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems If you are installing an internal SCSI device, connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the SCSI device. If you are installing an external SCSI device, connect the socket end of the power cable into the AC power receptacle on the back of the SCSI device. Connect the other end of the power cable into a standard electrical wall outlet. Check all other cable connections.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems 16. Run the SCSI Device(s) test group of the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the new SCSI device is operating properly. See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur. To test a SCSI tape drive, refer to the documentation for the tape drive software to perform a tape drive backup and verification test. 17.
Technical Specifications: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Microprocessor Video System Information Key Combinations Expansion Bus Controls and Indicators Memory Power Drives Physical Ports Environmental Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel® Pentium® II or Pentium III microprocessor Internal cache 32 KB (16-KB data cache, 16-KB instruction cache) L2 cache memory 512-KB pip
Technical Specifications: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz ISA: 8.
Technical Specifications: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Optional integrated NIC RJ45 connector PS/2-style keyboard 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2-compatible mouse 6-pin mini-DIN USB two USB-compliant connectors Audio line-in miniature audio jack Audio line-out (amplified source) miniature audio jack Microphone miniature audio jack Internally accessible: Primary EIDE harddisk drive 40-pin connector on PCI local bus Secondary EIDE hard-disk drive 40-pin connector on PCI local bus Di
Technical Specifications: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems mode only) disables the system password at start-up Controls and Indicators Reset control push button Power control push button Power indicators green LEDs (one on front panel, one on riser board); blinking green in sleep state Hard-disk drive access indicator green LED Link integrity indicator (on optional integrated NIC connector) green LED Activity indicator (on optional integrated NIC connector) yellow
Technical Specifications: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Temperature: Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity 8% to 80% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration: Operating 0.25 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1 octave/min Storage 0.5 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1 octave/min Maximum shock: Operating left side (vertical orientation) and bottom half-sine pulse with a change in velocity of 20 inches/sec (50.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 LowProfile Managed PC Systems Overview Configuration Manager Messages ICU Error Messages Overview The ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) and its Configuration Manager are capable of identifying problems and alerting you to them.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems drivers\dos\dwcfgmg.sys In this statement, drive and directory represent the drive and directory where the driver resides. The default is c:\plugplay. At least one Plug and Play card in your system is not configured due to conflicts. These are marked "config err" in the list of configured cards. You must reconfigure the conflicting The Configuration card(s).
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems category card. Press OK to proceed. chosen is not the correct category under which to add this card. the correct category's dialog box. Continue the procedure for adding the card as described in "Adding a Listed Card" or "Adding an Unlisted Card." No more DMA values can be added. No more values are available for the resource you are trying to add or modify.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems file used by the ICU for this card is now invalid or does not exist. Do you wish to load the file? when you try to add a listed card and the configuration file for this card has been corrupted or deleted from the database. No configuration (.cfg) file exists for the card This message appears being modified. Do you want when you modify a card to load one? and its configuration file does not exist or has been deleted. 1.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems values different from the card's defaults. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User's Guide. Configuration Manager Messages The Configuration Manager for the ICU identifies problems following system boot and generates messages if necessary.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Manager for it to run. ERROR: Fatal BIOS error Internal Error Code. A BIOS call failed with See "Getting Help" in your Diagnostics and an internal error. The Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on most likely cause is an obtaining technical assistance. incompatibility between the BIOS and the Configuration Manager. ERROR: Could not read NVS, Error=Internal Error Code.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems configure PCI device, ID=DeviceID. NOTE: If you do not have documentation listing the allowable resource values, see the corrective action for these messages in the next table entry. Failed to configure Number of Total Count Plug and Play ISA devices. Use your system's configuration utility to resolve conflicts. Press any key to continue. 1. Start the ICU.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems Play ISA devices. Use your system's configuration utility to resolve conflicts. Press any key to continue. 2. Reboot your system. The ICU should automatically configure your Plug and Play or PCI expansion card. 3. Add the ISA expansion cards back into the ICU, resolving any resource conflicts as they arise. See "Adding a Listed Card" for instructions.