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Dell OptiPlex Gs Reference And Installation Manual (121 pages)
Low-Profile Systems
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 4.17 MB
Table of Contents
Ergonomic Computing Habits
3
Safety Instructions
3
When Using Your Computer System
3
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
5
When Working Inside Your Computer
5
Typographical Conventions
8
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1 Introduction
19
System Features
19
Accessing Online Documentation
21
Using the Optional Floor Stand
21
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
22
Energy Star Compliance
22
Figure 1-1. Attaching the Optional Floor Stand
22
Figure 1-2. Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
22
Getting Help
23
Figure 1-3. Energy Star Emblem
23
Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program
25
Entering the System Setup Program
25
System Setup Screens
26
Using the System Setup Program
26
Table 2-1. System-Setup Navigation Keys
26
Figure 2-1. System Setup Screens
27
System Setup Categories
28
Time
28
Date
28
Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B
28
Drive a Location
28
Drives: Primary and Secondary
28
EIDE Devices
29
If You Have a Problem
29
Base Memory
30
Extended Memory
30
Reserved Memory
30
CPU Speed
30
Num Lock
30
Keyboard Errors
30
System Password
30
Password Status
31
Boot Sequence
31
Setup Password
31
Auto Power on
31
Power Management
31
Saving Monitor Power
32
Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power
32
Nic
33
Mouse
33
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2
33
Parallel Port
33
Parallel Mode
33
Hard Disk
33
Table 2-2. Power Time-Out Periods
33
Diskette
34
Speaker
34
System Data Categories
34
Using the System Password Feature
34
Assigning a System Password
35
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
35
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
36
Using the Setup Password Feature
36
Assigning a Setup Password
37
Operating with a Setup Password Enabled
37
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
37
Disabling a Forgotten Password
37
Responding to Error Messages
38
Chapter 3 Using the ISA Configuration Utility
39
Quick Start
39
About the ICU
40
ISA Configuration Utility Database
40
When to Run the ICU
40
Preparing to Use the ICU
41
Backing up the ICU Diskette
41
Starting the ICU
41
Accessing Help
41
Making Selections in the ICU
41
Adding a Listed Card
42
Figure 3-1. ICU Window
42
Figure 3-2. Add Network Card Dialog Box
42
Table 3-1. ICU Keys
42
Figure 3-3. Card Configuration Dialog Box
43
Figure 3-4. Configuration Settings Dialog Box
43
Figure 3-5. Available Settings List Box
43
Adding an Unlisted Card
44
Figure 3-6. Configuration Settings Dialog Box
44
Modifying a Card
45
Figure 3-7. Specify Interrupt Dialog Box
45
Figure 3-8. Specify Interrupt List Box
45
Figure 3-9. Specify I/O Port Dialog Box
45
Removing a Card
47
Viewing Resources
47
Figure 3-10. System Resource Usage Dialog Box
47
Figure 3-11. Card Resource Usage Dialog Box
47
Saving the System Configuration
48
Exiting from the ICU
48
Advanced Features of the ICU
48
Locking and Unlocking Cards
48
Locking and Unlocking All Resources
48
Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources
49
Modifying the Configuration Manager
49
Using Image Files
50
Loading an Image File
50
Saving an Image to a File
50
Chapter 4 Using the Network Interface Controller
51
Connecting to a Network
51
Configuring the NIC
52
Using Install in a Novell Netware Environment
52
Figure 4-1. I/O Ports and Connectors
52
Using Install in a Non-Netware Environment
53
Using Install to Change Configuration Settings
53
Installing a Network Driver
54
Netware 4.0 Server Drivers
54
Table 4-1. Configuration Setting Options
54
Running the NIC Diagnostics
55
Running the Group 1 Tests
55
Running the Group 3 Test
55
Setting up an Echo Server
56
Running the Diagnostic Tests
56
Changing the Test Parameters
56
What to Do if a Test Fails
56
Chapter 5 Working Inside Your Computer
59
Before You Begin
59
Safety First-For You and Your Computer
59
Unpacking Your Hardware Option
60
Removing the Computer Cover
60
Replacing the Computer Cover
60
Figure 5-1. Padlock Installed
60
Figure 5-2. Removing the Computer Cover
60
Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
61
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage
61
Figure 5-3. Replacing the Computer Cover
61
Figure 5-4. Removing the Expansion-Card Cage
61
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
62
Inside Your Computer
62
Jumpers
62
Figure 5-5. Computer Orientation View
62
Switches
63
Figure 5-6. Inside the Chassis
64
Figure 5-7. System Board Jumpers
66
Table 5-1. System-Board Jumper Settings
66
System Board Labels
67
Table 5-2. System Board and Riser Board Connectors and Sockets
67
Chapter 6 Installing System Board Options
69
Figure 6-1. System Board Features
69
Expansion Cards
70
Expansion Slots
70
Figure 6-2. Expansion Cards
70
Figure 6-3. Riser-Board Expansion-Card Connectors
70
Installing an Expansion Card
71
Figure 6-4. Removing the Filler Bracket
71
Figure 6-5. Installing an Expansion Card
71
Removing an Expansion Card
72
Adding Memory
72
SIMM Installation Guidelines
72
Figure 6-6. Simms and SIMM Sockets
72
Performing a Memory Upgrade
73
Table 6-1. Sample SIMM Configuration Options
73
Installing a SIMM
74
Removing a SIMM
75
Upgrading the Microprocessor
75
Figure 6-7. Installing a SIMM
75
Figure 6-8. Removing a SIMM
75
Figure 6-9. Microprocessor Securing Clip
76
Figure 6-10. Removing the Microprocessor
76
Figure 6-11. Pin-1 Identification
77
Figure 6-12. Installing the Microprocessor Chip
77
Upgrading Video Memory
78
Figure 6-13. Installing the Heat Sink
78
Replacing the System Battery
79
Figure 6-14. Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Chip
79
Figure 6-15. System Battery and Battery Socket
80
Chapter 7 Installing Drives
81
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
81
Figure 7-1. Drive Locations
81
Connecting Drives
82
Figure 7-2. Removing the Front-Panel Insert for the 5-25-Inch Bay
82
Figure 7-3. Removing the Front-Panel Insert for the 3.5-Inch Bay
82
Figure 7-4. DC Power Cable Connector
82
Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
83
Figure 7-5. Drive Interface Connectors
83
Figure 7-6. Removing the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive/Bracket Assembly
84
Figure 7-7. Removing the 5.25-Inch Drive Bracket
84
Figure 7-8. Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bracket
84
Figure 7-9. Inserting the 5.25-Inch Drive/Bracket Assembly into
85
Figure 7-10. Attaching Cables to a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
85
Installing an External Tape Drive
86
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive
87
Figure 7-11. Connecting the Y-Shaped Power Cable Extension
87
Figure 7-12. Removing the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket
88
Figure 7-13. Securing the Hard-Disk Drive to the Bracket
88
Figure 7-14. Attaching Hard-Disk Drive Cables
89
Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard-Disk Drive
89
Installing SCSI Devices
90
SCSI Configuration Guidelines
90
SCSI ID Numbers
90
SCSI Cable and SCSI Termination
90
General Procedure for Installing SCSI Devices
91
Figure 7-15. Internal SCSI Cable
91
Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
93
Appendix A ISA Configuration Utility Messages
95
ICU Error Messages
95
Table A-1. Configuration Utility Messages
95
Configuration Manager Messages
100
Table A-2. Configuration Manager Messages
101
Appendix B Regulatory Notices
105
FCC Notices (U.S. Only
105
Class a
105
Class B
106
CE Notice
106
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only
106
IC Notice (Canada Only
106
VCCI Notices (Japan Only
107
Class 1 Notice
107
Class 2 Notice
107
Korean Regulatory Notice
108
Class a Device
108
Class B Device
108
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
108
Appendix C Warranties and Return Policy
111
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. Only
111
Coverage During Year One
111
Coverage During Years Two and Three
112
General
112
Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only
114
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Dell OptiPlex Gs Service Manual (111 pages)
Dell OptiPlex Gs: Service Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 4.74 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 System Overview
13
System Features
14
Figure 1-1. Computer Orientation
15
Figure 1-2. Front-Panel Features
15
Figure 1-3. Internal View of the Low-Profile Computer
16
Advanced Expansion Subsystem
17
Figure 1-4. Internal View of the Midsize Computer
17
Figure 1-5. Riser Board for the Low-Profile Computer
18
Figure 1-6. Riser Board for the Midsize Computer
18
Low-Profile Computer's Expansion-Card Slots
18
Midsize Computer's Expansion-Card Slots
18
Built-In Video Controller
19
Enhanced Dual-Interface EIDE Subsystem
19
Hard-Disk Drive Options
19
Low-Profile Computer
19
Midsize Computer
19
Built-In NIC
20
Floor Stand
20
Computer Service
21
System Power Supply
21
Table 1-1. DC Voltage Ranges
21
Figure 1-7. DC Power Connector P1
22
Figure 1-8. DC Power Connectors P2 (Midsize Computer)
22
Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors
22
DC Power Distribution
23
Figure 1-9. DC Power Connectors P2 (Low-Profile Computer) and
23
Figure 1-10. DC Power Cables for the Low-Profile Computer
24
Figure 1-11. DC Power Distribution for the Low-Profile Computer
25
Figure 1-12. DC Power Cables for the Midsize Computer
26
Figure 1-13. DC Power Distribution for the Midsize Computer
27
System Board
28
Main Memory
28
Figure 1-14. System Board Components
28
System Board Jumpers
29
Figure 1-15. System Board Jumpers
29
DMA Channel Assignments
30
Table 1-2. System-Board Jumper Descriptions
30
Table 1-3. DREQ Line Assignments
30
Interrupt Assignments
31
Table 1-4. Interrupt Assignments
31
Technical Specifications
32
Table 1-5. Technical Specifications
32
Chapter 2 Basic Troubleshooting
37
Initial User Contact
37
External Visual Inspection
38
Observing the Boot Routine
39
Internal Visual Inspection
40
Eliminating Resource Conflicts
42
Running the Diskette-Based Diagnostics
42
Getting Help
43
Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages
45
POST Beep Codes
45
Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
46
System Error Messages
48
Table 3-2. System Error Messages
49
Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts in the Low-Profile System
55
Recommended Tools
55
Precautionary Measures
56
Computer Cover
57
Figure 4-1. Computer Cover Removal
57
Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
58
Figure 4-2. Eject-, Power, and Reset-Button Removal
58
Front-Panel Inserts
59
Figure 4-3. Front-Panel Insert Removal
59
Control Panel
60
Figure 4-4. Control Panel Removal
60
Drives
61
Figure 4-5. Drive Hardware
61
3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Assembly
62
Figure 4-6. 3.5-Inch Diskette-Drive Assembly Removal
62
5.25-Inch Drive Assembly
63
Figure 4-7. 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly Removal
63
Figure 4-8. Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal
64
Hard-Disk Drive Assembly
64
System Power Supply
65
Figure 4-9. System Power-Supply Removal
65
System Board Components
66
Figure 4-10. System Board Components
66
Expansion Cards
67
Expansion-Card Cage
67
Figure 4-11. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
67
Expansion Card
68
Figure 4-12. Expansion-Card Removal
68
Riser Board
69
Figure 4-13. Riser Board Removal
69
Figure 4-14. SIMM Removal
70
Figure 4-15. SIMM Installation
70
Simms
70
Figure 4-16. Video-Memory Chip Removal
71
Video Memory Chips
71
Figure 4-17. Microprocessor Securing-Clip Removal
72
Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly
72
Figure 4-18. Microprocessor and Heat Sink Assembly
73
Figure 4-19. System Battery Removal
74
System Battery
74
System Board
75
Figure 4-20. System Board Removal
75
Chapter 5 Removing and Replacing Parts in the Midsize System
77
Recommended Tools
77
Precautionary Measures
78
Floor Stand
79
Figure 5-1. Floor Stand Removal
79
Computer Cover
80
Figure 5-2. Computer Cover Removal
80
Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
81
Figure 5-3. Eject-, Power, and Reset-Button Removal
81
Front-Panel Inserts
82
Figure 5-4. Front-Panel Insert Removal
82
Control Panel
83
Figure 5-5. Control Panel Removal
83
Drives
84
Figure 5-6. Drive Hardware
84
Externally Accessible Drive Assemblies
85
Figure 5-7. 3.5-Inch Diskette-Drive Assembly Removal
85
Figure 5-8. 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly Removal
86
Figure 5-9. 5.25-Inch Drive Removal
86
Figure 5-10. Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Removal
87
Hard-Disk Drive Bracket
87
Figure 5-11. Hard-Disk Drive Removal
88
Hard-Disk Drive
88
System Power Supply
89
Figure 5-12. System Power-Supply Removal
89
System Board Components
90
Figure 5-13. System Board Components
90
Expansion Cards
91
Expansion-Card Cage
91
Figure 5-14. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
91
Expansion Card
92
Figure 5-15. Expansion-Card Removal
92
Riser Board
93
Figure 5-16. Riser Board Removal
93
Figure 5-17. SIMM Removal
94
Figure 5-18. SIMM Installation
94
Simms
94
Figure 5-19. Video-Memory Chip Removal
95
Video Memory Chip
95
Figure 5-20. Microprocessor Securing-Clip Removal
96
Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly
96
Figure 5-21. Microprocessor and Heat Sink Assembly
97
Figure 5-22. System Battery Removal
98
System Battery
98
System Board
99
Figure 5-23. System Board Removal
99
Appendix A System Setup Program
101
System Setup Screens
102
Table A-1. System Setup Categories
103
Index
107
Dell OptiPlex Gs Environmental Data Sheet (3 pages)
Dell OptiPlex Gs: Specifications
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Dell OptiPlex Gs Documentation Update (1 page)
New Microprocessor Options
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