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Dell OptiPlex Mini Tower System 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 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,...
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  • Page 7 Preface bout This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell Opti- Plex GXa mini tower 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: Typographical Conventions

    • 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 • Filenames and directory names are presented in lowercase bold. Examples: autoexec.bat and c:\windows • Syntax lines consist of a command and all its possible parameters. Commands are displayed in lowercase bold; variable parameters (those for which you substitute a value) are displayed in lowercase italics;...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ......... . . 1-1 System Features.
  • Page 12 Diskette First ..........2-7 Hard Disk Only .
  • Page 13 Starting the ICU............3-3 Accessing Help.
  • Page 14 Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage ......5-9 Removing the Expansion-Card Cage ....... . . 5-9 Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage.
  • Page 15 Appendix A Technical Specifications ....... . . A-1 Appendix B ISA Configuration Utility Messages .
  • Page 16 Figure 1-1. Dell Inspector Program ........1-4 Figure 1-2.
  • Page 17 Figure 7-2. Removing the Front Bezel ....... . . 7-2 Figure 7-3.

  • Page 19: Introduction

    ® 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 20 AGP provides a dedicated bus from the video sub- system to the system chip set. AGP-based video Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide subsystems have two significant performance advan- tages over PCI-based video subsystems: —...
  • Page 21 (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 located in the Dell Accessories program group or folder.

  • Page 22: Using The Power Switch

    (this may take several seconds). Alternatively, press the reset button to turn the system off when it is hung. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide ecurity Cable Slot and Padlock Ring...

  • Page 23: Energy Star Compliance

    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 entire hard-disk drive so that, if necessary, the operating system, drivers, and other software can be reinstalled as originally configured with a minimum of downtime.

  • Page 24: Intel Piix4 Inf Update Installer For Windows 95

    Diskette Maker. The following procedure describes how to install the update: Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Insert the Windows 95 Intel Support Driver Ver. A00 diskette into drive A. Click the Start button and click Run.

  • Page 25: Getting Help

    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 26 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: 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 28: System Setup Screens

    The line of boxes across the bottom of both screens lists keys and their functions within the System Setup program. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide sing the 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.

  • Page 29: Figure 2-1. System Setup Screens

    Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) Page 1 of 2 Date: Time: 13:17:02 Diskette Drive A: 3.5 inch, 1.44 MB Not Installed Diskette Drive B: Drives: Primary Type Cyls Hds Drive 0:Auto 1023 Drive 1:None Secondary Drive 0:Auto CD-ROM Device...

  • Page 30: System Setup Categories

    3.5 Inch, 1.44 MB • Not Installed Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide NOTE: Tape drives are not reflected in the Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B categories. For example, if you have a single diskette drive and a tape drive attached...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Cpu Speed

    POST. This option does not affect the operation of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is attached to the computer. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide System Password System Password displays the current status of your system’s password security feature and allows you to...

  • Page 33: Diskette First

    Diskette First Selecting Diskette First causes the system to try booting from drive A first. If the system finds a dis- kette that is not bootable in the drive or finds a problem with the drive itself, it displays an error mes- sage.

  • Page 34: Setup Password

    See “Disabling a Forgotten Password” found later in this chapter for instructions on disabling a forgotten setup password. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) System OptiPlex GXa 233MTbr EM+ Setup PgDn next...

  • Page 35: Power Management

    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. Power Management can be implemented at three levels—...

  • Page 36: Wakeup On Lan

    COM1 (input/output [I/O] address 3F8h), which shares IRQ4 with COM3, is remapped to COM3 (I/O address 3E8h). 2-10 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide • Likewise, COM2 (I/O address 2F8h), which shares IRQ3 with COM4, is remapped to COM4 (I/O address 2E8h).

  • Page 37: Diskette

    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 38: Assigning A System Password

    As you press each character key (or the <Spacebar> for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field. 2-12 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide The password assignment operation recognizes keys by their location on the keyboard, without distinguishing between lowercase and uppercase characters.

  • Page 39: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System Password

    “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 40: Assigning A Setup Password

    If System Password is not enabled and is not locked via the Password Status category, you can assign a 2-14 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide system password (however, you cannot disable or change an existing system password).

  • Page 41: Responding To Error Messages

    Remove the jumper plug from the PSWD jumper to disable the password feature. Refer to “Jumpers” in Chapter 5 for jumper information and to Figure 5-6 for the location of the password jumper (labeled “PSWD”) on the system board. Replace the computer cover. Reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on.
  • Page 42 2-16 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: 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 44: About The Icu

    Dell’s TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS). See your online System User’s Guide or the chapter titled Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide “Getting Help” in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on accessing the BBS.

  • Page 45: Preparing To Use The Icu

    Program Diskette Maker, which is available in the Dell Accessories folder or program group. If you want to use your mouse with the ICU, copy your mouse driver file (mouse.exe) to your ICU diskette.

  • Page 46: Adding A Listed Card

    From the ICU window, click Add or select Add Card from the Configure menu. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Click the name of the category of card that you want to add. If you clicked Add in step 2, click A dialog box like the one in Figure 3-2 appears list- ing the names of all available cards of that type.

  • Page 47: Figure 3-3. Card Configuration Dialog Box

    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. The Configuration Settings dialog box (see Fig- ure 3-4) displays the name of the resource that you selected in the upper-left corner of the box.

  • Page 48: Adding An Unlisted Card

    For example, if you click the box beneath IRQ, the button changes to Add Interrupt. When you click this Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide button, a Specify dialog box (in this case, Specify Interrupt) appears. Figure 3-7 shows the Configure Unlisted Card dialog box with the Specify Interrupt dialog box opened.

  • Page 49: Modifying 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 50: Removing A Card

    ICU to remove the card from the system configuration. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower 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 51: Saving The System Configuration

    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 52: Locking And Unlocking Configuration Resources

    Start the ICU. See “Starting the ICU” found earlier in this chapter. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Select Locking Enabled from the Advanced menu in the ICU window. A check mark next to Locking Enabled signifies that the feature is active;...

  • Page 53: Using Integrated Devices

    Chapter 4 Using Integrated Devices his chapter describes the configuration software pro- vided with your system for the following integrated devices: • Video controller • Audio controller • Optional network interface controller (NIC) See the corresponding section in this chapter for the device you want to configure or reconfigure.

  • Page 54: Network Cable Requirements

    For 10BASE-T networks, the maximum number of daisy-chained concentrators on one network segment is four. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide When the green indicator is off, the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.

  • Page 55: Windows Nt 3.5X Nic

    Ethernet network, you must complete the following steps: Use the Program Diskette Maker (located in the Dell Accessories program group) to make a dis- kette copy of the NIC drivers installed on your hard-disk drive. Connect the network cable to the back of your computer.

  • Page 56: Windows For Workgroups Nic

    Adapter dialog box. 11. Select Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter, and click OK. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide 12. Insert the NIC driver diskette 1 into drive A, and click OK. 13. In the Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter dialog box, select 3Com EtherLink XL/Fast EtherLink XL Adapter (3C90x) and click OK.
  • Page 57 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 58: Ms-Dos Nic

    Install the Windows 95 NIC driver. For instructions, see “Dell-Installed Windows 95, Dell-Installed Windows 95 Service Release 1, or Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Windows 95 Operating Systems Not Installed by Dell” found earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 59: Working Inside Your Computer

    Chapter 5 Working Inside Your Computer our Dell computer system supports a variety of internal 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 60: Unpacking Your Hardware Option

    (see Figure 5-1), remove the padlock. Figure 5-1. Padlock Installed Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Remove the cover. Facing the left side cover, press the release button (located at the bottom-left corner of the front bezel) and lift the bottom of the cover, allowing it to pivot up toward you (see Figure 5-2).

  • Page 61: Inside Your Computer

    Replace the cover. Facing the left side of the computer, hold the cover at a slight angle as shown in Figure 5-3, and then align the top of the cover with the top of the chassis. Insert the tabs on the cover into the recessed slots on the computer chassis so that the tabs catch the hooks inside the slots.

  • Page 62: Jumpers

    Figure 5-6 shows the location and default settings of the jumper blocks on your system board. See Table 5-1 for Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide the designations, default settings, and functions of your system’s jumpers.

  • Page 63: Figure 5-5. Inside The Chassis

    power supply security cable slot AC power receptacle parallel port connector serial port 1 connector keyboard connector mouse connector USB connectors serial port 2 connector video connector optional integrated NIC connector microphone jack line-out jack line-in jack padlock ring Figure 5-5. Inside the Chassis external drive bays internal drive cage interface cable...

  • Page 64: Figure 5-6. System Board Jumpers

    Figure 5-6. System Board Jumpers Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: System Board And Riser Board Labels

    Jumper Setting RSVD2 (default) 300MHZ* 266MHZ 233MHZ BIOS (default) PSWD (default) One set of the speed jumper pins must have a jumper plug installed; otherwise, the system will operate at an undetermined speed. 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 System Board and Riser Board Labels...

  • Page 66: Removing And Replacing The Expansion-Card Cage

    NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in your online System User’s Guide. emoving and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Your Dell computer has a removable expansion-card Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Description Hard-disk drive LED connector (on riser board) EIDE interface connector...

  • Page 67: Removing The Expansion-Card Cage

    Removing the Expansion-Card Cage Use the following procedure to remove the expansion- card cage: Remove the computer cover as instructed in “Removing the Computer Cover” found earlier in this chapter. Check any cables connected to expansion cards through the back-panel openings. Disconnect any cables that will not reach to where the cage must be placed upon removal from the chassis.

  • Page 68: Figure 5-8. Rotating The Power Supply

    AC power cable Figure 5-8. Rotating the Power Supply 5-10 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Free the power supply from the securing tab labeled “RELEASE —>,” and rotate it upward until it locks in its extended position.

  • Page 69: 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 parallel/serial port 1 connectors (stacked) (PARALLEL/SERIAL1) keyboard/mouse connectors (stacked) (KYBD/MOUSE) USB connectors (USB) serial port 2 connector (SERIAL2) microprocessor fan...

  • Page 70: Expansion Cards

    • Expansion-card connectors ISA1–ISA4 support 8- or 16-bit ISA expansion cards. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide • Expansion-card connectors PCI1–PCI5 support 32-bit PCI expansion cards. NOTE: Because connector PCI4 shares expansion-...

  • Page 71: Figure 6-4. Removing The Filler Bracket

    internal connections, or otherwise customizing the card for your system. Remove the expansion-card cage as instructed in “Removing the Expansion-Card Cage” in Chap- ter 5. NOTE: Verify that the power LED on the riser board (see Figure 6-3) is off before removing the card cage Unscrew and remove the metal filler bracket that covers the card-slot opening for the expansion slot you intend to use (see Figure 6-4).

  • Page 72: Removing An Expansion Card

    Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Replace the expansion-card cage in the chassis as instructed in “Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage”...

  • Page 73: Performing A Memory Upgrade

    Table 6-1 lists sample memory configurations and shows valid DIMM combinations and socket placement for each configuration. Table 6-1. Sample DIMM Configuration Options Total DIMM Socket Desired Memory 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 48 MB 16 MB...

  • Page 74: Installing A Dimm

    (see Figure 6-7) until the securing clips snap into place around the ends of the DIMM. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Figure 6-7. Installing a DIMM Removing a DIMM...

  • Page 75: Upgrading The Microprocessor

    If the video memory total is incorrect, turn off the system, remove the computer cover, and reseat the video-memory upgrade module in its socket. Run the Video Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics to test the new video memory. See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that occur.

  • Page 76: Figure 6-10. Removing The Shroud And Sec Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly

    SEC cartridge guide bracket assembly Figure 6-10. Removing the Shroud and SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Press the SEC cartridge release latches inward until they snap into position. Grasp the SEC cartridge firmly, and pull straight up on the cartridge to remove it from the guide bracket assembly.

  • Page 77: Replacing The System Battery

    Microprocessor category correctly identi- fies the installed microprocessor. See Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program.” 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 78: Figure 6-11. System Battery And Battery Socket

    Orient the battery with the side labeled “+” facing up (see Figure 6-11). Then insert the battery into the socket, and snap it into place. 6-10 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide battery Figure 6-11. System Battery and Battery Socket Replace the expansion-card cage as described in “Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage”...

  • Page 79: Installing Drives

    Chapter 7 Installing Drives our Dell computer has six 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 three...

  • Page 80: Removing And Replacing Front-Panel Inserts

    Before you install a drive in an empty drive bay, you must first remove the front-panel insert. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide To remove the insert covering a 5.25-inch bay, follow these steps:...

  • Page 81: Connecting Drives

    onnecting Drives When installing a drive, you connect two cables— a direct current (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 7-4. DC power cable Figure 7-4.

  • Page 82: Figure 7-6. Removing A Drive

    To do so, see “Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board” in Chapter 5. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Figure 7-6. Removing a Drive If a drive is already installed in the bay and you are...

  • Page 83: Figure 7-7. Attaching The Drive Bracket To The New Drive

    Figure 7-7. Attaching the Drive Bracket to the New Drive 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”). Slide the new drive into the drive bay until it snaps securely into place (see Figure 7-8).

  • Page 84: Figure 7-9. Attaching Diskette Drive Or Tape Drive Cables

    Check all cable connections. Fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide diskette/tape drive interface cable...

  • Page 85: Installing An Eide Hard-Disk Drive

    NOTE: The tape drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a tape drive, refer to the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the tape drive software.

  • Page 86: Installing An Eide Hard-Disk Drive In The Hard-Disk Drive Bracket

    • If you did not purchase the drive from Dell, call the drive manufacturer. 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.”...

  • Page 87: Figure 7-11. Inserting A 1.6-Inch Hard-Disk Drive In The Bracket

    screws (4) 1.6-inch drive Figure 7-11. Inserting a 1.6-Inch Hard-Disk Drive in the Bracket Reinstall the hard-disk drive bracket in the chas- sis (see Figure 7-12). Insert the bracket’s hinge tabs into the chassis slots so that the tabs hook over the slots. Then rotate the bracket toward the drive cage, and fit the bracket’s sliding tab on the drive-cage slide rail.

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90: Installing A Drive In A 5.25-Inch Drive Bay

    “SCSI Configuration Guidelines” found earlier in this section. 7-12 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Install the SCSI devices as appropriate. • To install a SCSI hard-disk drive, complete steps 3 through 7 of “Installing an EIDE Hard-...

  • Page 91: Partitioning And Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives

    13. Test the SCSI devices. Test a SCSI hard-disk drive by running the SCSI Device(s) Test Group of the Dell Diagnostics. See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur.
  • Page 92 500 MB (drive D). Hard-disk drives must be partitioned this way because MS-DOS–based operating systems (including Windows NT when using a FAT16 file system) do not support drive partitions larger than 2 GB. 7-14 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide...

  • Page 93: 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 94 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 Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Expansion Bus ISA: 8.33 MHz...
  • Page 95 Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Externally accessible: Serial (DTE)..... two 9-pin connectors; 16550-compatible Parallel ......one 25-hole connector (bidirectional) Video .
  • Page 96 Weight ......14.3 kg (33.0 lb) or more, depending on 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 Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Controls and Indicators board)
  • Page 97 Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Temperature: Operating ..... . . 10 to 35 C (50 to 95 F) Storage ......–40 to 65 C (–40 to 149 F) Relative humidity .
  • Page 98 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide...

  • Page 99: 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 100 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 Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Probable Cause Corrective Action The Configuration Manager You must reconfigure the conflicting card(s).
  • Page 101 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 102 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 Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Probable Cause Corrective Action...

  • Page 103: Table B-2. Configuration 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 104 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 Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Probable Cause Corrective Action An attempt to read the See the chapter titled “Getting Help”...
  • Page 105 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 106 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 Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Probable Cause Corrective Action...

  • Page 107: 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 108: Ic Notice (Canada Only

    Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the regis- tration label) digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 109: 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 110: Class B Device

    A protection mark “B” confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-89/E-06251. Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide • • • •...

  • Page 111: Nom 024 Information (Mexico Only

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  • Page 113: Warranties And Return Policy

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  • Page 115 Returned products must be in as-new condition, and all of the manuals, diskette(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be returned with it. This “Total Satisfaction” Return Policy does not apply to DellWare products, which may be returned under DellWare’s current return policy.
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  • Page 117 Index AC power receptacle, 5-5 accelerated graphics port. See AGP AGP, 1-2 alternating current. See AC Asset Tag category, 2-11 assistance, technical, 1-7 audio controller, 4-1 audio line-in jack, 4-2 audio line-out jack, 4-2 Auto Power On category, 2-8 autoconfiguration serial ports, 2-10 basic input/output system.
  • Page 118 6-4 capacities supported, 1-1 installing, 6-4, 6-6 removing, 6-6 sockets, 6-1 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide direct current See DC Diskette category, 2-11 Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B categories, 2-4 diskette drives...
  • Page 119 ECC, 1-1 EDO, 1-1 EIDE hard-disk drives addressing, 7-6 disabling the built-in interface, 2-11 Drive 0 and Drive 1 categories, 2-4 drive-type parameters, 2-5 formatting, 7-9 installing, 7-6 interface connectors, 6-1 partitioning, 7-9 electrostatic discharge. See ESD enhanced integrated drive electronics. See EIDE error checking and correction.
  • Page 120 3-4, 3-7, 3-8 locking cards, 3-9 modifying expansion cards, 3-7 preparing to use, 3-3 removing expansion cards, 3-8 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide ISA Configuration Utility (continued) resources, viewing, 3-8 saving the configuration, 3-9 starting, 3-1, 3-3...
  • Page 121 Level 2 Cache category, 2-11 line-in jack, 4-2, 5-5, 6-1 line-out jack, 4-2, 5-5, 6-1 logical formatting, 7-9, 7-12 low-level formatting, 7-12 memory adding, 6-4 configurations, 6-5 error messages after installing, 2-15 reserved memory, 2-5 messages Configuration Manager, B-5 help messages on System Setup screens, 2-2 invalid configuration information, 2-1, 6-5 ISA Configuration Utility, B-1 prompt to enter the System Setup program, 2-1...
  • Page 122 5-9 problem solving, 1-7 PSWD jumper, 2-15, 5-7 regulatory notices, C-1 Reserved Memory category, 2-5 return policy, D-2 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide ribbon cables, 7-3 riser board connector, 6-1 expansion-card connectors, 6-2 safety instructions...
  • Page 123 setup password about, 2-8 assigning, 2-14 changing or deleting an existing password, 2-14 disabling a forgotten password, 2-14 using, 2-14 Setup Password category, 2-8 small computer system interface. See SCSI sockets battery, 6-1 DIMM, 6-1 list of, 5-7 video-memory upgrade, 6-1 Sound category, 2-10 Speaker category, 2-11 specifications, A-1...
  • Page 124 Video Electronics Standards Association. See VESA video memory adding, 6-6 upgrade socket, 6-1 Video Memory category, 2-11 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Wakeup on LAN about, 1-2 category, 2-10 warnings, x, 5-1 warranty information, ix, D-1 Windows 95 NDIS 2.01 NIC driver, 4-6...
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