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Dell OptiPlex GXa Reference And Installation Manual

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  • Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks and DellWare is a registered service mark of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks and Windows for Workgroups is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation;...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    • Position your system so that the monitor and key- board are directly in front of you as you work. Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your keyboard.
  • Page 4 • Set the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from your eyes). • Make sure the monitor screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.

  • Page 5: When Working Inside Your Computer

    CAUTIONS: Do not attempt to service the com- puter system yourself, except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in Dell documentation. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. To help avoid possible damage to the system board,...
  • Page 6 The following caution may appear throughout this docu- ment to remind you of these precautions: CAUTION: See “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge” in the safety instructions at the front of this guide. viii...
  • Page 7 Preface bout This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell Opti- Plex GXa midsize computer system. It can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the features and operation of the systems or who want to upgrade their computers.

  • Page 8: O Ther Documents You May Need

    • The Frequently Asked Questions cards provide detailed answers to questions that are often asked by Dell computer users. Be sure to read these cards before calling Dell for technical assistance. • The Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide...
  • Page 9 • Commands presented in lowercase bold are for refer- ence purposes only and are not intended to be typed when referenced. Example: “Use the format command to ..” In contrast, commands presented in the Courier New font are part of an instruction and intended to be typed.

  • Page 11: System Features

    II microprocessor. Each system uses a high-performance Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) design that allows you to configure the computer system to your initial requirements and then add Dell- supported upgrades as necessary. These systems also support the Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) bus for older expansion devices.
  • Page 12 The other board provides three PCI expansion slots and two shared PCI/ISA expansion slots. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide • A 64-bit accelerated graphics port (AGP) video subsystem, which includes the ATI 3D Rage Pro super video graphics array (SVGA) video controller.
  • Page 13 MS-DOS , Microsoft Windows, or other programs, Dell provides a menu that allows you to make program diskette sets of your Dell- installed software. A program diskette set is an uninstalled version of a software package that you can use to reinstall or reconfigure the software.
  • Page 14 (see Figure 1-1). The Dell Inspector provides information you may need if you call Dell for techni- cal assistance or if you install hardware or software in your system. The Dell Inspector program is Figure 1-1.

  • Page 15: U Sing The Power Switch

    Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation Dell offers an optional stand that you can attach to the computer for a mini tower (vertical) orientation. Although you can attach (and remove) the stand at any...

  • Page 16: S Ecurity Cable Slot And Padlock Ring

    Figure 1-3. Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide nergy Star Compliance Certain configurations of Dell computer systems comply with the requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for energy-efficient computers.

  • Page 17: I Ntel Piix4 Inf Update Installer For Windows 95

    Dell installed on your hard-disk drive. Should you need to reinstall the Windows 95 operating system on an OptiPlex GXa system for any reason, you must be sure to reinstall the correct version. Dell recom- mends performing a periodic tape backup of the system’s...

  • Page 18: A Ccessing Online Documentation

    Print Topic from the File menu. etting Help Dell provides a number of tools to help you if you don’t understand a procedure described in this guide or if your system does not perform as expected. For information on these help tools, see the chapter titled “Getting Help”...

  • Page 19: Using The System Setup Program

    If you are unsure of any of this information, see the Manufacturing Test Report that was shipped with your system. You can access the Manufacturing Test Report from the Dell Accessories folder or program group. ntering the System Setup...
  • Page 20 System Setup Program Table 2-1 lists the keys you use to view or change information on the System Setup screens and to exit the program. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Table 2-1. System-Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action Moves to the next field.
  • Page 21 Auto Diskette: Auto Speaker: Tab,Shift-Tab change fields Figure 2-1. System Setup Screens System OptiPlex GXa 233M EM+ Setup Mon Sept 1, 1997 This category sets the time in 24-hour format (hours:minutes: seconds) for the internal clock/ calendar. To change the value in a field,...

  • Page 22: S Ystem Setup Categories

    5.25 Inch, 360 KB • 5.25 Inch, 1.2 MB • 3.5 Inch, 720 KB Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide • 3.5 Inch, 1.44 MB • Not Installed NOTE: Tape drives are not reflected in the Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B categories.

  • Page 23: Eide Devices

    Use the drive-type number you found in the documenta- tion that came with the drive or, if the drive was installed by Dell when you purchased your system, access the Manufacturing Test Report from the Dell Accessories folder or program group.

  • Page 24: System Password

    Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide This category is useful when applied to self-starting servers or host systems that have no permanently attached keyboard.

  • Page 25: Cd-Rom First

    Boot Sequence Boot Sequence can be set to Diskette First (the default option), 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.

  • Page 26: Setup Password

    SCSI drive 0 to be drive C, you must move the SCSI adapter item to the top of the Device Controller Pri- ority category. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide under the Device Controller Priority category, then the order of devices under Boot Device Priority.

  • Page 27: Auto Power On

    • Disabled by Jumper NOTE: Read “Using the Setup Password Feature” found later in this chapter for instructions on assigning a setup password and using or changing an existing setup password. See “Disabling a Forgotten Password” found later in this chapter for instructions on disabling a forgotten setup password.

  • Page 28: Wakeup On Lan

    On or Off. You must reboot your system before a change takes effect. 2-10 Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide NIC determines whether the optional integrated NIC is On or Off. You must reboot your system before a change takes effect.

  • Page 29: Parallel Port

    • Service Tag displays the system’s five-character service tag number, which was programmed into NVRAM by Dell during the manufacturing process. Refer to this number during technical assistance or service calls. The service tag number is also accessed by certain Dell support software, including the diagnostics software.

  • Page 30: U Sing The System Password Feature

    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.

  • Page 31: Using Your System Password To Secure Your System

    <Shift><Tab> key combination to move to another field, or press the <Esc> key at any time prior to completing step 5. Press <Enter>. If the new system password is less than seven characters, the whole field fills with placeholders. Then the category heading changes to Verify Password, followed by another empty seven- character field in square brackets.

  • Page 32: U Sing The Setup Password Feature

    “Assigning a System Password” found earlier in this section. sing the Setup Password Feature Your Dell system is shipped to you without the setup password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, you should operate your system with setup password protection.

  • Page 33: Deleting Or Changing An Existing Setup Password

    Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password To delete or change an existing setup password, perform the following steps: Enter the System Setup program. Highlight the Setup Password category, and press the left- or right-arrow key to delete the existing setup password.
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  • Page 35: Using The Isa Configuration Utility

    On systems with a Dell-installed Windows NT operating system, the ICU is installed on the hard-disk drive as a diskette image. Use the Dell Program Diskette Maker (located in the Dell Accessories program group or folder) to make an ICU diskette from this diskette image.

  • Page 36: Icu Database

    The ICU is also available through online services such as Dell’s TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS). See your online System User’s Guide or the chapter titled Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide “Getting Help” in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on accessing the BBS.

  • Page 37: P Reparing To Use The Icu

    Program Diskette Maker, which is available in the Dell Accessories folder or program group. NOTE: If you received an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette with your system, skip to step 3.

  • Page 38: A Dding A Listed Card

    \db subdirectory on the backup copy of the ICU diskette. You should then reboot Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide your system and perform the following procedure to add the expansion card.
  • Page 39 communications card can have fax, modem, and scanner functions, each of which may have one or more associated resources. Figure 3-3. Card Configuration Dialog Box To change any of the resource settings for the card, select the resource setting and then click Settings.

  • Page 40: A Dding An Unlisted Card

    Add Interrupt. When you click this button, a Specify dialog box (in this case, Specify Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Interrupt) appears. Figure 3-7 shows the Configure Unlisted Card dialog box with the Specify Interrupt dialog box opened.

  • Page 41: M Odifying A Card

    Figure 3-9. Specify I/O Port Dialog Box When you have finished selecting resources for the unlisted card, click OK in the Configure Unlisted Card dialog box. A message box appears, notifying you either that the card is using its default settings or that it cannot use its default settings and must be reconfigured.

  • Page 42: Removing A Card

    ICU to remove the card from the system configuration. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide NOTE: When you remove a Plug and Play or PCI expan- sion card from your computer, you do not need to run the ICU.

  • Page 43: E Xiting From The Icu

    Figure 3-10. System Resource Usage Dialog To determine which card uses a particular resource shown in the System Resource Usage dialog box, select the resource in question and then click Used By Card. The Card Resource Usage dialog box appears with the information.

  • Page 44: Locking And Unlocking Configuration Resources

    Complete steps 2 through 9 in “Installing an Expansion Card” in Chapter 6. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Start the ICU. See “Starting the ICU” found earlier in this chapter. Select Locking Enabled from the Advanced menu in the ICU window.

  • Page 45: Using Integrated Devices

    3Com 3C905 network expansion card and supports both the 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet standards. NOTE: OptiPlex GXa systems also offer an optional Wakeup On LAN-capable network card. For instructions on installing the optional Wakeup On LAN-capable net- work card, see the documentation that came with the network card.
  • Page 46 1 connector connector Figure 4-1. I/O Ports and Connectors Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide • serial port 2 video connector connector connectors A green link integrity indicator lights up when there is a good connection between the network and the NIC.

  • Page 47: Network Cable Requirements

    • Microsoft Windows 95 • MS-DOS NOTE: The NIC drivers for systems running a Dell- installed Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 operating system are automatically detected and installed. Instruc- tions for reinstalling the NIC driver for Windows NT and Windows 95 Service Release 1 and Service Release 2 are included later in this subsection.

  • Page 48: Windows For Workgroups Nic

    The Network Settings window appears. From the Installed Adapters group, select the existing 3Com driver and click Remove. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Click Yes in the Network Settings dialog box. Click Add Adapter in the Network Settings win- dow.

  • Page 49: Windows 95 Nic

    95 Service Release 1, or Windows 95 Operating Systems Not Installed by Dell To reinstall the NIC driver in a system running Dell- installed Windows 95, Dell-installed Windows 95 Service Release 1, or a Windows 95 operating system not...
  • Page 50 Shutdown, and then click Restart the Computer. 15. Click Yes when prompted to restart the system. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Dell-Installed Windows 95 Service Release 2 To reinstall the NIC driver in a system running Dell-...
  • Page 51 To install the 16-bit NDIS 2.01 NIC driver in systems running Dell-installed Windows 95, Dell-installed Win- dows 95 Service Release 1, Dell-installed Windows 95 Service Release 2, or a Windows 95 operating system not installed by Dell, perform the following steps: Install the Windows 95 NIC driver.
  • Page 52 Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Working Inside Your Computer

    Chapter 5 Working Inside Your Computer our Dell computer system supports a variety of in- ternal options that expand system capabilities. This chapter prepares you to install options inside the com- puter. It describes how to remove and replace the computer cover and expansion-card cage, as well as rotate the power supply away from the system board.

  • Page 54: Unpacking Your Hardware Option

    (see Figure 5-1), remove the padlock. Figure 5-1. Padlock Installed Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Remove the floor stand if one is attached. See “Using the Optional Floor Stand” in Chapter 1 for instructions.

  • Page 55: Inside Your Computer

    Check to see that no tools or extra parts (includ- ing screws) are left inside the computer’s chassis. Replace the cover. From the front of the computer, hold the cover at about a 45-degree angle as shown in Figure 5-3. Fit the four cover hooks along the bottom of the cover into the rectangular slots along the bottom front of the chassis.
  • Page 56 1-2. The number 1 is printed on the cir- cuit board so that you can identify each pin number based on the location of pin 1. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide...
  • Page 57 Figure 5-6 shows the location and default settings of the jumper blocks on your system board. See Table 5-1 for the designations, default settings, and functions of your system’s jumpers. Switches Switches control various circuits or functions in your computer system. The switches you are most likely to encounter are dual in-line package (DIP) switches, which are normally packaged in groups of two or more switches in a plastic case.
  • Page 58 1 connector mouse connector keyboard connector USB connectors serial port 2 connector video connector optional integrated NIC connector Figure 5-5. Inside the Chassis Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide line-out jack microphone jack security cable slot line-in jack...
  • Page 59 unjumpered jumpered Figure 5-6. System Board Jumpers Working Inside Your Computer...
  • Page 60 NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in your online System User’s Guide . jumpered unjumpered Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Table 5-1. System-Board Jumper Settings Description Reserved ( do not change ).

  • Page 61: System Board And Riser Board Labels

    System Board and Riser Board Labels Table 5-2 lists the labels for connectors and sockets on your system board and riser board, and it gives a brief description of their functions Table 5-2. System Board and Riser Board Connectors and Sockets Connector or Socket BATTERY CD_IN...

  • Page 62: R Emoving And Replacing The Expansion-Card Cage

    Locate the securing lever (see Figure 5-7). Rotate the lever toward the back of the computer until it stops in an upright position. 5-10 Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Description PCI expansion-card connector (on riser board) Main power input connector 3.3-V power input connector...

  • Page 63: Replacing The Expansion-Card Cage

    Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Use the following procedure to replace the expansion- card cage: 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 5-7).
  • Page 64 5-12 Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Installing System Board Options

    Chapter 6 Installing System Board Options his chapter describes how to install the following options: • Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion cards • System memory audio line-out microphone jack (LINE-OUT) jack (MIC) audio line-in jack (LINE-IN) optional integrated NIC connector (ENET) video-memory...

  • Page 66: Expansion Cards

    16-bit ISA expansion card 32-bit PCI expansion card Figure 6-2. Expansion Cards Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Expansion Slots Two riser board options are available for the OptiPlex GXa midsize system. One option, the passive riser board,...

  • Page 67: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an Expansion Card Follow this general procedure to install an expansion card: If you are installing a non-Plug and Play ISA expansion card, enter the ISA Configuration Util- ity (ICU) and add the new expansion card to your configuration. See Chapter 3, “Using the ISA Configuration Util- ity,”...

  • Page 68: Removing An Expansion Card

    Discharge” in the safety instructions at the front of this guide. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Remove the expansion-card cage as instructed in “Removing the Expansion-Card Cage” in Chap- ter 5.
  • Page 69 DIMMs (3) Figure 6-7. DIMMs and DIMM Sockets Table 6-1 lists sample memory configurations and shows valid DIMM combinations and socket placement for each configuration. Table 6-1. Sample DIMM Configuration Total Desired Memory 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 48 MB...

  • Page 70: Performing A Memory Upgrade

    DIMMs are seated prop- erly in their sockets. Then repeat this step. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide The system detects that the new memory does not match the existing system configuration information,...

  • Page 71: A Dding Video Memory

    Locate the plastic securing clips at each end of the socket. Press the clips outward until they snap open. Orient the DIMM to the socket by aligning the notches in the DIMM’s edge connector with the crossbars in the socket. Press the DIMM straight down into the slot run- ning down the center of the socket (see Figure 6-8) until the securing tabs snap into place...

  • Page 72: U Pgrading The Microprocessor

    See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that occur. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide pgrading the Microprocessor notch To take advantage of future options in speed and func-...
  • Page 73 shroud tabs (2) heat sink SEC cartridge release latches (2) securing clips (2) SEC cartridge alignment slots (2) guide bracket assembly cooling fan Figure 6-11. Removing the Shroud and SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly Installing System Board Options...

  • Page 74: Replacing The System Battery

    See Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program.” 6-10 Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide 13. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the new microprocessor is operating correctly. See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur.
  • Page 75 power. In this case, you must enter the System Setup pro- gram and reset the configuration options. WARNING: There is a danger of the new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type rec- ommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 76 Then exit the System Setup program. 6-12 Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Turn off your computer, and unplug it for at least ten minutes. 10. After ten minutes, plug in the computer, turn it on, and enter the System Setup program.

  • Page 77: Installing Drives

    Chapter 7 Installing Drives our Dell computer has five drive bays for installing the following types of drives (see Figure 7-1): • The externally accessible drive bays at the front of the computer consist of one 3.5-inch drive bay (dedi- cated to a 3.5-inch diskette drive) and two 5.25-inch...

  • Page 78: C Onnecting Drives

    3.5-inch bay (see Figure 7-3). Press the mechanism toward the front panel to snap the plastic insert out of its opening. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide ring-tabs (2) Figure 7-3. Removing the Front-Panel Insert for the 3.5-Inch Bay...

  • Page 79: I Nstalling A Drive In A 5.25-Inch Drive Bay

    The drive’s interface connector is a card-edge connector or a header connector, as shown in Figure 7-5. card-edge connector notch on drive colored header connector strip on drive colored strip Figure 7-5. Drive Interface Connectors 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.
  • Page 80 Away From the System Board” in Chapter 5. Figure 7-6. Removing a Drive Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide If a drive is already installed in the bay and you are replacing it, be sure to disconnect the DC power cable and interface cable from the back of the drive before sliding the bracket out of the bay.
  • Page 81 Figure 7-8. Inserting the New Drive Into the Drive Bay If you are installing a drive that has its own con- troller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot. See “Installing an Expansion Card” in Chapter 6. Connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the back of the drive (see Figure 7-9).

  • Page 82: I Nstalling An Eide Hard-Disk Drive

    If you purchased the drive from Dell, you can contact Dell for the necessary reconfiguration information. (See the chapter titled “Getting Help” in the Diag- nostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.) • If you did not purchase the drive from Dell, call the drive manufacturer.

  • Page 83: Installing An Eide Hard-Disk Drive In The Hard-Disk Drive Bracket

    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 an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket...
  • Page 84 (see Figure 7-12). The cable is keyed so that the colored edge of the Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide EIDE cable lines up with the pin-1 end of the interface connector.

  • Page 85: Partitioning And Logically Formatting Your Eide Hard-Disk Drive

    11. Replace the computer cover. Then reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on. 12. Insert a bootable diskette (such as the Dell Diag- nostics Diskette) into drive A, and turn on the computer system.

  • Page 86: Scsi Configuration Guidelines

    Each device attached to a SCSI host adapter card, as well as the card itself, must have a unique SCSI identification (ID) number from 0 to 7. When SCSI devices are shipped from Dell, the default SCSI ID numbers are assigned as follows: •...

  • Page 87: General Procedure For Installing Scsi Devices

    and disabled for the SCSI host adapter and all internal SCSI devices. CAUTION: Do not connect devices to all three con- nectors (internal narrow connector, internal wide connector, and external connector) on a single SCSI host adapter card. Such a configuration is a viola- tion of the SCSI specification.

  • Page 88: Partitioning And Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives

    7-12 Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Check all other cable connections. Fold all internal cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan or cooling vents.
  • Page 89 NOTE: On systems with hard-disk drives larger than 2 GB, create a primary partition of 2 GB and divide the remaining capacity into partitions of 2 GB or less. For example, a system with a 2.5-GB hard-disk drive would have a primary partition of 2 GB (drive C) and a second partition of 500 MB (drive D).
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  • Page 91: Technical Specifications

    Microprocessor 233 MHz internally/66 MHz externally, at 266 MHz internally/66 MHz externally, or at 300 MHz internally/66 MHz externally. Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades. A slower compatibility speed can be set through the System Setup program. instruction cache) associative, write-back SRAM...
  • Page 92 Internally accessible bays ....two 3.5-inch bays: one for a 1-inch-high NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Expansion Bus ISA: 8.33 MHz...
  • Page 93 Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Externally accessible: Serial (DTE)..... . two 9-pin connectors; 16550-compatible Parallel ......one 25-hole connector (bidirectional) Video .
  • Page 94 Backup battery ..... . 3-V CR2032 coin cell NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Key Combinations only)
  • Page 95 Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Height ......16.5 cm (6.5 inches) Width......41.9 cm (16.5 inches) Depth.
  • Page 96 Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide...

  • Page 97: Isa Configuration Utility Messages

    Appendix B ISA Configuration Utility Messages he ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) and its Configu- ration Manager are capable of identifying problems and alerting you to them. Both utilities can alert you to prob- lems with card configuration as well as problems that prevent proper operation of the utility.
  • Page 98 Press OK to proceed. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Probable Cause Corrective Action The Configuration Manager You must reconfigure the conflicting card(s).
  • Page 99 Table B-1. Configuration Utility Messages (continued) Message No more DMA values can be added. No more interrupt val- ues can be added. No more memory values can be added. No more I/O port val- ues can be added. The ICU detects a resource conflict between this card and conflicting_card.
  • Page 100 NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Probable Cause Corrective Action...

  • Page 101: C Onfiguration Manager Messages

    onfiguration Manager Messages The Configuration Manager for the ICU identifies prob- lems following system boot and generates messages if necessary. These messages alert you to any unsuccessful Table B-2. Configuration Manager Messages Message Found Plug and Play ISA card: Plug and Play ISA Card Name .
  • Page 102 CSN=Card Select Number. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Probable Cause Corrective Action An attempt to read the See the chapter titled “Getting Help”...
  • Page 103 Table B-2. Configuration Manager Messages (continued) Message WARNING: Could not configure Plug and Play Card Name. WARNING: Could not configure PCI device, ID=DeviceID. Failed to configure Number of Total Count Plug and Play ISA devices. Use your sys- tem’s configuration utility to resolve conflicts.
  • Page 104 CSN=Card Select Number Error=Error. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide Probable Cause Corrective Action...

  • Page 105: Regulatory Notices

    Appendix C Regulatory Notices CC Notices (U.S. Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. However, the inclusion of certain options changes the rating of some configurations to Class A. To...

  • Page 106: I C Notice (Canada Only)

    This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: •...

  • Page 107: Vcci Notices (Japan Only)

    “Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment.” A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the preceding standards has been made and is on file at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. CCI Notices (Japan Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Volun- tary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE).

  • Page 108: K Orean Regulatory Notice

    Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environ- ment, including residential areas. Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide olish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket).

  • Page 109: Nom 024 Information (Mexico Only)

    Mexican standards (NOM 024): Exporter: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col. Cuauhtemoc 16500 México, D.F. Ship to: Dell Computer de México, S.A.
  • Page 110 Kuehne Nagel de México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F. Tensión alimentación: 115/230 V.C.A. ±10% Frecuencia: 60/50 Hz Consumo de corriente: 6.0/3.0 A Dell OptiPlex GXa Midsize Systems Reference and Installation Guide...

  • Page 111: Warranties And Return Policy

    Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department; accesso- ries or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory; or DellWare products. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that ®...

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    If you are an end-user customer who bought products directly from a Dell company, you may return them to Dell up to 30 days from the date of invoice for a refund of the product purchase price if already paid. This refund will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your invoice.
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