Dell OptiPlex GX1p Manuel d'utilisateur

Dell™OptiPlex™GX1andGX1pMidsizeManagedPCSystemsReferenceandInstallation Guide Model DCM Information in this document is subject to change

attached to the connector on the system board. Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one con

4. Attach the bracket to the new drive. Turn the drive upside down, and locate the four screw holes around its perimeter. Fit the bracket over the dri

11. Replace the computer cover. If the bezel on your drive is not flush with the bezel on your computer, remove the drive and adjust the position of t

2. Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation. Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for you

NOTICE: You must match the colored strip on the EIDE cable with pin 1 on the system board IDE connector to avoid possible damage to your system. 9. If

For MS-DOS, use the fdisk and format commands to perform these procedures. The fdisk and format commands are described in the MS-DOS reference documen

devices. If you are installing both internal and external SCSI devices, verify that termination is enabled on the external SCSI device and disabled fo

For additional instructions, see the documentation that came with the adapter card. 9. Connect the SCSI device(s) to power. l If you are installing a

Back to Contents Page Introduction:Dell™OptiPlex™GX1andGX1pMidsizeManagedPCSystems Overview Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p midsize Managed PC sys

(16-bit) expansion slots; the passive option includes two PCI expansion slots, two ISA expansion slots, and one shared PCI/ISA expansion slot. l A 64

Back to Contents Page Working Inside Your Computer:Dell™OptiPlex™GX1andGX1pMidsizeManagedPCSystems Overview Your Dell computer system support

Your Dell OptiPlex GX1 or GX1p Managed PC system incorporates many hardware and software features to improve the manageability of the system. Installe

SecuritymanagementfeaturesofDellOpenManageincludethefollowing: l Password security that enables network administrators to maintain standard a

Passwords The password feature enables you to set a user-defined password to restrict access to the system. Additional protection is available through

Your system contains two USB connectors for attaching USB-compliant devices. USB-compliant devices are typically peripherals such as keyboards, mice,

NOTICE: When you turn off your computer system, perform an orderly system shutdown using the operating system menu when possible. Table 2. Power Butt

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 stan

The System User's Guide is located in the Dell Accessories folder. To print any of the topics from this guide, display the topic you want on your

Back to Contents Page ISA Configuration Utility Messages:Dell™OptiPlex™GX1andGX1pMidsizeManagedPC Systems Overview The ISA Configuration Utili

with card card_name. The conflicting resource is resource_name. To fix, reconfigure the conflicting card.already being used by another device.1. Make

 Configuration Manager Messages The Configuration Manager for the ICU identifies problems following system boot and generates messages if necessary.

 3. Remove the cover. Face the back of the computer and slide the upper half of the padlock ring to unlock the cover release mechanism.Face the fro

ERROR: Failed to activate device, CSN=Card Select Number.A Plug and Play expansion card could not be activated.Use the following procedure: 1. Exit th

 Back to Contents Page See "Adding a Listed Card" for instructions. If your Plug and Play or PCI expansion card is not automatically conf

Back to Contents Page Installing System Board Options:Dell™OptiPlex™GX1andGX1pMidsizeManagedPCSystems Overview This chapter describes how to

Expansion Slots Two riser board options are available (Figure 3). l With the active riser board option, seven expansion-card connectors reside on the

See the documentation that came with the expansion card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing

3. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. 4. Remove the expansion-card cage as instructed in "Removing the Expansion-Card Ca

Performing a Memory Upgrade Follow this procedure to perform a memory upgrade: 1. Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in "Re

To remove a DIMM, press the securing clips outward (see Figure 8) simultaneously until the DIMM disengages from the socket (it should pop up slightly)

Upgrading the Microprocessor To take advantage of future options in speed and functionality, you can replace the microprocessor on your system board w

10. Enter the System Setup program and confirm that the installed microprocessor is correctly identified. As the system boots, it detects the new mic

See "Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation" for instructions. 5. If you are using a padlock to secure your system, reinstall the

6. Replace the expansion-card cage as described in "Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage." 7. Replace the computer cover, and reconnect your c

Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program:Dell™OptiPlex™GX1andGX1pMidsizeManagedPC Systems Overview Each time you turn on your comp

Figure 1. System Setup Screens Information on the two System Setup screens is organized in five boxed areas: l Title box The box at the top of both s

The line of boxes across the bottom of both screens lists keys and their functions within the System Setup program. Using the System Setup Program Tab

l 5.25 Inch, 360 KB l 5.25 Inch, 1.2 MB l 3.5 Inch, 720 KB l 3.5 Inch, 1.44 MB l Not Installed The diskette option labeled "Use ZIP as A or

Num Lock Num Lock determines whether your system boots with the Num Lock mode activated on 101- or 102-key keyboards (it does not apply to 84-key keyb

to Locked. In this state, the system password cannot be changed through the System Password option and cannot be disabled at system start-up by pressi

l Boot Device Priority The Boot Device Priority option lists all bootable devices (hard-disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and so on) that are controlled by

Auto Power On allows you to set the time and days of the week to turn on the computer system automatically. You can set Auto Power On to turn on the s

Wakeup On LAN Wakeup On LAN determines whether the Wakeup On LAN feature is set to On or Off. You must reboot your system before a change takes effect

 A jumper is referred to as open or unjumpered when the plug is pushed down over only one pin or if there is no plug at all. When the plug is pushed

Diskette controls the operation of the system's built-in diskette drive controller. With Auto (the default) selected, the system turns off the bu

The option heading changes to Enter Password, followed by an empty seven-character field in square brackets. 3. Type your new system password. You can

To delete or change an existing system password, perform the following steps: 1. Enter the System Setup program, and verify that the Password Status

you cannot disable or change an existing system password). Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password To delete or change an existing setup passw

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Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications:Dell™OptiPlex™GX1andGX1pMidsizeManagedPCSystems MicroprocessorVideoSystem InformationKey Combi

DIMM socketsthreeDIMM capacities32-, 64-, 128-, and 256-MB SDRAMStandard RAM32 MB (GX1) or 128 MB (GX1p) minimumMaximum RAM768 MBBIOS addressF0000hDri

Controls and Indicators Reset controlpush buttonPower controlpush buttonPower indicatorsgreen LEDs (one on front panel, one on riser board); blinking

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Back to Contents Page Using the ISA Configuration Utility:Dell™OptiPlex™GX1andGX1pMidsizeManagedPC Systems Overview The ISA Configuration Util

Table 2. System Board and Riser Board Connectors and Sockets Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Your Dell computer has a removable expans

l If you are adding a non-Plug and Play ISA expansion card, see your online System User's Guide or "Adding a Listed Card" for detailed

Backing Up the ICU Diskette Before using the ICU, make a backup copy of the ICU diskette by performing the following steps. 1. Make sure you have a bl

Adding a Listed Card Use the following procedure to add a listed card with the ICU: 1. Start the ICU as described in "Starting the ICU." 2

8. To change the resource settings, click the down arrow next to the Configuration Choice box. Then click the new resource setting from the list of av

5. Click No when the ICU asks if you have a configuration file for the card. The Configure Unlisted Card dialog box appears with blank fields. 6. Ent

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 r

1. Start the ICU as described in "Starting the ICU." 2. Select the card from the current system configuration list in the ICU window. 3. S

At the ICU window, select Exit from the File menu to exit the utility. If you have made any changes to the system configuration, you are asked whether

10. Repeat steps 6 through 9 for any other configuration settings that you want to lock or unlock. 11. Click OK in the Card Configuration dialog box

4. Slide the expansion-card cage out of the chassis. 5. Lift the expansion-card cage up and away from the chassis. Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage

Back to Contents Page Installing Drives:Dell™OptiPlex™GX1andGX1pMidsizeManagedPCSystems Overview Your Dell computer has five drive bays for i

To replace a front-panel insert for a 5.25-inch bay, work from inside the cover. Position the insert behind the bay opening, insert the two ring-tabs