Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Introduction Using the System Setup Program Using the ISA Configuration Utility Working Inside Your Computer Installing System Board Options Installing Drives Technical Specifications ISA Configuration Utility Messages NOTE: You can obtain the latest version of this document from the Dell Web support site at http://support.dell.com.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Overview Using the Power Switch System Features Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation Hardware Features ENERGY STAR® Compliance Software Features Accessing Online Documentation Manageability Features Getting Help Connecting Peripheral Devices Overview Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p midsize Managed PC systems are high-speed, expan
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems A secondary cache of 512 KB of static random-access memory (SRAM) included within the single-edge contact (SEC) cartridge, which also contains the microprocessor. System memory that can be increased up to 768 megabytes (MB) by installing 32-, 64-, 128-, or 256MB synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) in the three DIMM sockets on the system board.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Video Resolution Maximum Color Depth Maximum Refresh Rate Minimum SGRAM Required 640 × 480 True-color (32 bpp) 85 Hz 4 MB 800 × 600 True-color (32 bpp) 85 Hz 4 MB 1024 × 768 True-color (32 bpp) 85 Hz 4 MB 1280 × 1024 True-color (32 bpp) 75 Hz 8 MB 1600 × 1200 65,536 colors (16 bpp) 75 Hz 8 MB 2X AGP provides a dedicated bus from the video subsystem to the system chip set.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems write-protect option for diskette drives, and automatic display of the system's service tag number) available through the System Setup program. In addition, a customer-definable asset tag number can be assigned via a software support utility and viewed on the System Setup screens. For more information, see your online System User's Guide and "Using the System Setup Program.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems On systems running Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0, the Dell OpenManage program is available in client and administrator versions. The Dell OpenManage administrator version enables system administrators to view, manage, and inventory remote systems in a Dell DMI client network and incorporates the following manageability features, which are based on the DMI 2.0 specification.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Network administrators can automate inventory to occur every day, week, or month at a certain hour, on the hour; or they can enable inventory as needed. Dell OpenManage creates a text file for the group(s) and saves it to a user-defined directory. Support for the application program used to create user-definable attributes (UDAs).
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Auto Power On enables you to turn on the computer system automatically on certain days of the week at a preset time. You can set Auto Power On to turn on the system either every day or every Monday through Friday. NOTE: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector. Temperature Monitoring Your system includes temperature probes to sense when the processor becomes overheated.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Passwords The password feature enables you to set a user-defined password to restrict access to the system. Additional protection is available through the System Setup program. When the Setup Password option is set to Enabled, Password Status allows you to prevent the system password from being changed or disabled at boot time. For more information, see "Using the System Setup Program.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect any devices to avoid possible damage to the system board. Parallel Port Connector The integrated parallel port uses a 25-pin D-subminiature connector on the computer's back panel. This I/O port sends data in parallel format (where 8 data bits, or 1 byte, are sent simultaneously over eight separate lines in a single cable). The parallel port is used primarily for printers.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems A yellow activity indicator flashes when the system is transmitting or receiving network data. (A high volume of network traffic may make this indicator appear to be in a steady "on" state.) A dual-colored link integrity indicator, which lights up green when there is a good connection between a 10-Mbps network and the NIC, or it lights up orange when there is a good connection between a 100Mbps network and the NIC.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Your computer's NIC connector (an RJ45 connector located on the back panel) is designed for attaching an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable. Press one end of the UTP cable into the NIC connector until the cable snaps securely into place. Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub, depending on your network configuration.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Results System Turned On System in Suspend Mode System Turned Off Press power button System turns off System turns off Boots and system turns on Hold power button for 6 seconds* System turns off immediately System turns off immediately Boots and system turns on Action * Pressing or holding the power button to shut down the system may result in data loss.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems easiest to attach before you set up your computer and connect the back-panel cables. Attach the stand as follows: 1. Turn the computer onto its right side, so that the drive bays are at the bottom. 2. Fit the stand onto what was the left side of the computer. Position the stand as shown in Figure 4.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Figure 5. ENERGY STAR® Emblem The EPA's ENERGY STAR® Computers program is a joint effort between the EPA and computer manufacturers to reduce air pollution by promoting energy-efficient computer products. The EPA estimates that use of ENERGY STAR® computer products can save computer users up to two billion dollars annually in electricity costs.
Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems your system does not perform as expected. For information on these help tools, see the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide or the "Contacting Dell" section in the online System User's Guide. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/infodev/2013/eDoc/OpGX1/SIG/introduc.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Overview Using the System Password Feature Entering the System Setup Program Using the Setup Password Feature System Setup Screens Disabling a Forgotten Password Using the System Setup Program Responding to Error Messages System Setup Options Overview Each time you turn on your computer system or press t
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Enter the System Setup program as follows: 1. Turn on your system. If your system is already on, shut it down and then turn it on again. 2. Press immediately when the F2 = Setup prompt appears in the upper-right corner of the Dell logo screen. If you wait too long and your operating system begins to load into memory, let the system complete the load operation; then shut down the system and try again.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Information on the two System Setup screens is organized in five boxed areas: Title box The box at the top of both screens lists the system name, page number (Page 1 or Page 2), and the revision number of the basic input/output system (BIOS). Configuration options The box on the left half of both screens lists the options that define the installed hardware in your computer.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Setup program. Using the System Setup Program Table 1 lists the keys you use to view or change information on the System Setup screens and to exit the program. Table 1. System-Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action Moves to the next field. Moves to the previous field. Cycles through the options in a field. In many fields, you can also type the appropriate value. Scrolls through help information.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Time resets the time on the computer's internal clock. Time is kept in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes:seconds). To change the time, press the right-arrow key to increase the number in the highlighted field or press the left-arrow key to decrease the number. If you prefer, you can type numbers in each of the appropriate fields. Date Date resets the date on the computer's internal calendar.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems connector for EIDE CD-ROM and EIDE tape drives. NOTES: For all devices from Dell that use the built-in EIDE controller, set the appropriate Drive option to Auto. For small computer system interface (SCSI) devices, set the appropriate Drive option to None. You must have an EIDE device connected to the primary EIDE interface if you have an EIDE device connected to the secondary EIDE interface.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 15M - 16M CPU Speed CPU Speed indicates the processor speed at which your system boots. Press the left- or right-arrow key to toggle the CPU Speed option between the resident microprocessor's rated speed (the default) and a lower compatibility speed, which lets you accommodate speed-sensitive application programs. A change to this option takes effect immediately (rebooting the system is not required).
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems ACPI This option controls the operation of the system's Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) feature. When ACPI is set to On, momentarily pressing the power button places the system in a power-saving mode. To turn the system off completely, press the power button for more than 4 seconds. When ACPI is set to On, interrupt request (IRQ) line 9 is not available for use by an expansion card.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 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.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Moves the selected item from one Boot Device Priority list to the other NOTICE: Only a technically knowledgeable person should change the settings in the Device List screen. The Device List screen (see Figure 2) provides three options for listing and prioritizing the available boot devices in your system. Figure 2.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems The Device Controller Priority option lists the system BIOS controller; any non-Plug and Play devices, such as network adapter cards; and any secondary controller cards, such as a small computer system interface (SCSI) adapter, installed in the computer. NOTE: Non-Plug and Play devices appear in this list as Adapters without ID support.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your system using a power strip or surge protector. Time is kept in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes). To change the start-up time, press the right-arrow key to increase the number in the highlighted field or press the left-arrow key to decrease the number. If you prefer, you can type numbers in both fields. The default for Auto Power On is Disabled.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems For most systems, enabling Power Management at any level causes EIDE hard-disk drives to switch to lowpower mode after about 20 minutes of system inactivity (see Table 3). NOTES: All EIDE drives shipped with your system support this feature. (For more information on Energy Star systems, see "ENERGY STAR® Compliance".) However, not all EIDE hard-disk drives support this feature.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems For more information about built-in ports, port designations, IRQs, and the remapping of ports, see "Connecting External Devices" in your online System User's Guide. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 configure the system's built-in serial ports.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems IDE Hard Disk enables or disables the system's built-in EIDE hard-disk drive interface. With Auto (the default) selected, the system turns off the built-in EIDE interface when necessary to accommodate a controller card installed in an expansion slot. As part of the boot routine, the system first checks for a primary hard-disk drive controller card installed in an expansion slot.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Using the System Password Feature NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. However, they are not foolproof. If your data requires more security, it is your responsibility to obtain and use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs. Your Dell system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field. The password assignment operation recognizes keys by their location on the keyboard, without distinguishing between lowercase and uppercase characters. For example, if you have an M in your password, the system recognizes either M or m as correct. Certain key combinations are not valid.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems ** Incorrect password. ** Enter password: If an incorrect or incomplete system password is entered again, the same message appears on the screen. The third and subsequent times an incorrect or incomplete system password is entered, the system displays the following message: ** Incorrect password. ** Number of unsuccessful password attempts: 3 System halted! Must power down.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Using 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. You can assign a setup password, as described in "Assigning a Setup Password," whenever you use the System Setup program.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems If Setup Password is set to Enabled, you must enter the correct setup password before you can modify the majority of the System Setup options. When you start the System Setup program, Page 2 of the System Setup screens appears with the Setup Password option highlighted, prompting you to type the password.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Refer to "Jumpers" for jumper information and for the location of the password jumper (labeled "PSWD") on the system board. 3. Replace the computer cover. 4. Reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources, and then turn them on. Booting your system with the PSWD jumper plug removed erases the existing password(s). 5. Enter the System Setup program and verify that the password is disabled.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Overview Adding an Unlisted Card Quick Start Modifying a Card About the ICU Removing a Card When to Run the ICU Viewing Resources Preparing to Use the ICU Saving the System Configuration Starting the ICU Exiting From the ICU Adding a Listed Card Locking and Unlocking Cards Overview The ISA
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems instructions on using the Device Manager to manage resources and resolve conflicts. Quick Start To quickly get started using this utility, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether you need to run the ICU. See "When to Run the ICU" for detailed instructions. 2. Perform any required preparatory steps before starting the utility.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems If your system was shipped with Dell-installed software, the ICU diskette image (from which you can make an ICU diskette) is installed on your hard-disk drive. (Your system may also be accompanied by an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette.) The ICU is also available through online services such as Dell's TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS).
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems NOTE: If you received an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette with your system, skip to step 2. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to create an ICU program diskette. 2. If you want to use your mouse with the ICU, copy your mouse driver file (mouse.exe) to your ICU diskette. 3. Make a backup copy of your ICU diskette, as described in "Backing Up the ICU Diskette.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems This window lists all non-Plug and Play ISA, Plug and Play, and PCI expansion cards currently installed in the computer. The ICU window contains menus and a tool bar, as shown in Figure 1. When you choose a course of action, the ICU displays dialog boxes to guide you through the various steps. Figure 1. ICU Window You can maneuver through each menu and dialog box using a mouse.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 1. Start the ICU as described in "Starting the ICU." 2. From the ICU window, click Add or select Add Card from the Configure menu. 3. Click the name of the category of card that you want to add. If you clicked Add in step 2, click OK. A dialog box like the one in Figure 2 appears, listing the names of all available cards of that type. Figure 2. Add Network Card Dialog Box 4.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 7. To change any of the resource settings for the card, select the resource setting and then click Settings. The Configuration Settings dialog box (see Figure 4) displays the name of the resource that you selected in the upper-left corner of the box. The resource values currently associated with the selected function are displayed in the Resources for Choice box.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 9. To change individual resource values for the current configuration setting, select the resource value that you want to change and click the Options button located below the resource values (see Figure 6). For example, when you click the value under DMA, the Options button changes to the DMA Options button. When you click this button, a smaller dialog box appears.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Adding an Unlisted Card Unlisted cards are non-Plug and Play ISA expansion cards that do not have configuration files stored in the ICU database. NOTE: If you want to add a configuration file that you received on diskette with a new expansion card, see "Adding a Listed Card." To add an unlisted card with the ICU, perform the following steps: 1. Start the ICU as described in "Starting the ICU." 2.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Figure 8. Specify Interrupt List Box If none of the values for the DMA or IRQ resources match the allowable values for your unlisted card (as indicated in the card's documentation), select one of the available values offered by the utility and click OK.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems NOTE: After modifying the system configuration, you must turn the system off to install, remove, or change jumper settings on the non-Plug and Play ISA expansion cards to match the settings you selected in the ICU. Modifying a Card Modifying a card allows you to change the system resources used by a card.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems If you are providing a value for the IRQ or DMA resource, click the down arrow beneath Available Resources. Click the value you want to assign to the resource. If the resource can be shared with another card or device, click Sharable. Then click OK.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems active cards, or click No to cancel the operation. The ICU returns to the ICU window. NOTICE: After removing a card from the system configuration using the ICU, you must turn off the system and physically remove the card. Failure to do so can damage your system. 5. Remove the non-Plug and Play ISA expansion card from the computer. See "Removing an Expansion Card" for instructions.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems You can save the information displayed in the Card Resource Usage dialog box by clicking Print To File. The ICU then prompts you for a filename. Saving the System Configuration You can save the system configuration to nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) as you configure each card's resources. To do so, select Save from the File menu and continue with your operation.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems the following steps: 1. If it is not already installed, install the Plug and Play or PCI expansion card. Then turn on the system. Complete steps 2 through 10 in "Installing an Expansion Card." 2. Start the ICU. See "Starting the ICU." 3. Select Locking Enabled from the Advanced menu in the ICU window. A check mark next to Locking Enabled signifies that the feature is active; a Lock button appears on the tool bar. 4.
Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems See "Modifying a Card" for more information. 9. Select Lock Resources. The Lock Resources box toggles the lock state of the selected configuration setting. 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 when you have finished making your selections.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Working Inside Your Computer: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Overview Inside Your Computer Before You Begin Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Removing the Computer Cover Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board Replacing the Computer Cover Overview Your Dell computer system supports a variety of internal options that expand system capabilities.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 2. Turn off your computer and all peripherals. 3. Disconnect your computer and peripherals from their AC power sources. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock. 4.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems With the buttons depressed, lift the cover at the back, allowing it to pivot up toward you. Disengage the plastic hooks that secure the cover to the front of the chassis, and lift the cover away. Figure 2. Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover Use the following procedure to replace the computer cover: 1. Check all cable connections, especially those that might have come loose during your work.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 4. If you are using the optional stand, reattach it. See "Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation" for instructions. 5. If you are using a padlock to secure your system, reinstall the padlock. Inside Your Computer Figure 4 shows an overhead view of your computer to help orient you when installing hardware options. Unless otherwise specified, locations or directions relative to the computer are as shown.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems board. During an installation procedure, you may be required to change a jumper setting on the system board and/or a jumper setting on an expansion card or on a drive. Jumpers provide a convenient and reversible way of reconfiguring the circuitry on a printed circuit board. For more information, see "Jumpers." Figure 5.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 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 down over two pins, the jumper is referred to as jumpered. In some documents, the jumper setting may be shown in text as two numbers, such as 1-2. The number 1 is printed on the circuit board so that you can identify each pin number based on the location of pin 1.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 450MHZ* Reserved (do not change). 500MHZ* Reserved (do not change). * The correct microprocessor speed is automatically detected and set by the system. Do not change the settings of these jumpers. The system can operate with a microprocessor speed up to 600 MHz. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in your online System User's Guide.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems P1 Wakeup On LAN power connector (on riser board) PANEL Control panel connector PARALLEL Parallel port connector; sometimes referred to as LPT1 PCIn* PCI expansion-card connector (on riser board) POWER_1 Main power input connector POWER_2 3.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 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 Use the following procedure to replace the expansion-card cage: 1. With the securing lever in the upright position, align the slots in the left side of the expansion-card cage with the tabs on the left side of the chassis (see Figure 7). 2.
Working Inside Your Computer: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 3. Free the power supply from the securing tab labeled "RELEASE —>, " and rotate it upward until it locks in its extended position. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/infodev/2013/eDoc/OpGX1/SIG/computer.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Installing System Board Options: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Overview Adding Video Memory (OptiPlex GX1 Only) Expansion Cards Upgrading the Microprocessor Adding Memory Replacing the System Battery Overview This chapter describes how to install the following options: Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion cards Sy
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Expansion Cards Expansion cards are installed on the computer's riser board (see Figure 3). The riser board plugs into the RISER connector on the system board (see Figure 1) and is considered an extension of the system board. The system accommodates up to five expansion cards, which can be a mix of 32-bit PCI expansion cards, and 8- and 16-bit ISA expansion cards.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Figure 3. Riser Board Expansion-Card Connectors Active Riser Board Option Passive Riser Board Option Installing an Expansion Card CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any peripherals, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and then wait at least 5 seconds before you remove the computer cover.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 3. Remove the expansion-card cage as instructed in "Removing the Expansion-Card Cage." 4. Unscrew and remove the metal filler bracket that covers the card-slot opening for the expansion slot you intend to use (see Figure 4). Save the screw to use when installing the expansion card later in this procedure. Figure 4. Removing the Filler Bracket 5. Install the expansion card.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation that came with the card for information about its cable connections. 10. Replace the computer cover, and reconnect your computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets and turn them on.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems ALERT! Cover was previously removed. Adding Memory Memory can be increased to a maximum of 768 megabytes (MB) by installing combinations of 32-, 64-, 128-, or 256-MB dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) in the three DIMM sockets on the system board. Figure 6 shows the DIMMs and DIMM sockets.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 128 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 160 MB 128 MB 32 MB 192 MB 128 MB 64 MB 192 MB 128 MB 32 MB 32 MB 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB 320 MB 128 MB 128 MB 64 MB 384 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 512 MB 256 MB 256 MB 768 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB Performing a Memory Upgrade CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any peripherals, disconnect them from t
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems The amount of system memory has changed. Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility 7. Press to enter the System Setup program and check the System Memory under System Data Options. The system should have already changed the value of System Memory to reflect the newly installed memory modules. Verify the new total. If it is correct, skip to step 9. 8.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems disengages from the socket (it should pop up slightly). Figure 8. Removing a DIMM Adding Video Memory (OptiPlex GX1 Only) You can upgrade video memory on an OptiPlex GX1 from 4 to 8 MB by installing a video-memory upgrade module (OptiPlex GX1p systems come with 8 MB of video memory).
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 5. Replace the expansion-card cage as described in "Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage." 6. Replace the computer cover, and reconnect your computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets and turn them on. NOTE: If Enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start-up: ALERT! Cover was previously removed. 7.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 1. Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in "Removing the Computer Cover." 2. Rotate the power supply out of the way according to the instructions in "Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board." CAUTION: The SEC cartridge and heat sink can get extremely hot during system operation. Be sure the assembly has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it. 3.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems connector until it is fully seated. The guide brackets will snap into place, securing the SEC cartridge in the connector on the system board. NOTE: You must use up to 25 pounds of force to fully engage the SEC cartridge in the connector. 7. Install the airflow shroud over the SEC cartridge/heat sink assembly. Fit the mouth of the shroud in the alignment slots on the sides of the cooling fan.
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility To determine whether the battery needs replacing, reenter the time and date through the System Setup program (not through the MS-DOS time and date commands) and exit the program properly to save the information (see "Using the System Setup Program" for instructions).
Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 6. Replace the expansion-card cage as described in "Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage." 7. Replace the computer cover, and reconnect your computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets and turn them on. NOTE: If Enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start-up: ALERT! Cover was previously removed. 8.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Installing Drives: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Overview Installing a Drive in a 5.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts Empty drive bays contain a front-panel insert to protect the inside of the computer from dust particles and to ensure proper airflow within the computer. Before you install a drive in an empty drive bay, you must first remove the front-panel insert. To remove the insert covering a 5.25-inch bay, follow these steps.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems To remove the insert covering the 3.5-inch bay, follow these steps: 1. Complete steps 1 and 2 of the procedure for removing a 5.25-inch insert. 2. Inside the cover, locate the eject button mechanism for the 3.5-inch bay (see Figure 3). Press the mechanism toward the front panel to snap the plastic insert out of its opening. Figure 3. Removing the Front-Panel Insert for the 3.5-Inch Bay To replace the front-panel insert for the 3.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems When attaching the interface cable to a drive, be sure to match the colored strip on the cable to pin 1 of the drive's interface connector. For the location of pin 1 on the drive's interface connector, see the documentation that came with the drive. When disconnecting an interface cable from the system board, be sure to press in on the locking tabs on the cable connector before disconnecting the cable.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and then wait at least 5 seconds before you remove the computer cover. Also, before you install an expansion card, see "Safety First — For You and Your Computer." To install a drive in a 5.25-inch drive bay, follow these steps. NOTICE: When you unpack the drive, do not set it on a hard surface, which may damage the drive.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems four screws that secure the drive to the bracket (see Figure 7). 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 drive, and then tilt the front of the drive up so that the bracket drops down into place.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 8. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the interface connector on the back of the drive (see Figure 9). If your system came with an EIDE CD-ROM or tape drive, use the spare connector on the existing interface cable. Otherwise, use the EIDE interface cable provided in the drive kit. Figure 9. Attaching Diskette Drive or Tape Drive and DC Power Cables 9.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems For a diskette drive, update the appropriate Diskette Drive option (A or B) on Page 1 of the System Setup screens to reflect the size and capacity of your new diskette drive. (For more information, see "Using the System Setup Program.") If you installed a non-EIDE tape drive as the second drive, set the Diskette Drive B option to Not Installed.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems If you purchased the drive from Dell, you can contact Dell for the necessary reconfiguration information. (See the chapter titled "Getting Help" in the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.) 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.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Figure 10. Removing the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket 5. Slide the drive into the chosen bay of the bracket, orienting it so that the connector on the back of the drive will face the back of the chassis and the power input connector will be closest to the floor of the chassis when the bracket is reinstalled (see Figure 11). Figure 11. Inserting the Hard-Disk Drive in the Bracket 6. Align the four screw holes of the drive and bracket.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 8. Connect one of the device connectors on the EIDE cable to the 40-pin interface connector on the back of the hard-disk drive (see Figure 12). The cable is keyed so that the colored edge of the EIDE cable lines up with the pin-1 end of the interface connector. Figure 12.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems at the next system start-up: ALERT! Cover was previously removed. 14. Enter the System Setup program and update the Drives: Primary and Secondary options. After you update the System Setup options, reboot the system. 15. Partition and logically format your drive, as described in "Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard-Disk Drive," before proceeding to the next step. 16.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems For Windows NT, see the discussion on partitioning and logical formatting in the documentation that came with the operating system. For the UNIX® operating system, refer to your UNIX documentation. Installing SCSI Devices To use SCSI devices in your Dell computer, you must have a SCSI host adapter card, which comes with its own SCSI cable.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems device(s). Both types of internal SCSI cables contain terminators on the device end of the cables, so the devices connected to these cables must have termination disabled (see Figure 13). External SCSI cables do not have terminators, so termination must be enabled on the SCSI device itself. Figure 13.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Guidelines." 3. Remove the computer cover as instructed in "Removing the Computer Cover." 4. If you are installing a SCSI host adapter card, configure the adapter card. For instructions on configuring the card, see the documentation that came with the adapter card and "SCSI Configuration Guidelines." 5. Install the SCSI devices as appropriate.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems wide SCSI device) on the adapter card, and then press the cable connector firmly onto the adapter card connector. If you are installing an external SCSI device, connect the other end of the external SCSI cable to the external connector on the adapter card. For additional instructions, see the documentation that came with the adapter card. 9. Connect the SCSI device(s) to power.
Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems After you update the System Setup options, reboot the system. 15. If you installed a SCSI hard-disk drive, partition and format the drive, as described in "Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives," before proceeding to the next step. 16. Run the SCSI Device(s) test group of the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the new SCSI device is operating properly.
Technical Specifications: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Microprocessor Video System Information Key Combinations Expansion Bus Controls and Indicators Memory Power Drives Physical Ports Environmental Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel® Pentium® II or Pentium III microprocessor Internal cache 32 KB (16-KB data cache, 16-KB instruction cache) L2 cache memory
Technical Specifications: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Expansion Bus Bus types PCI and ISA Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz ISA: 8.
Technical Specifications: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems bay for a diskette drive Internally accessible bays two 3.5-inch bays: one for a 1-inch-high hard-disk drive and one for a 1.
Technical Specifications: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 40-pin connector on PCI local bus Secondary EIDE harddisk drive 34-pin connector Diskette drive Video Video type ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X controller Video memory 4 MB standard (upgradable to 8 MB) on the GX1; 8 MB standard on the GX1p Maximum resolution 1600 x 1200 pixels, 256 colors Key Combinations restarts (reboots) the system starts System Setup program (during POST only) <
Technical Specifications: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Power DC power supply: 200 W Wattage 913 BTUs (fully loaded system without monitor) Heat dissipation 90 to 135 V at 60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at 50 Hz Voltage Backup battery 3-V CR2032 coin cell Physical Height 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) Width 41.9 cm (16.5 inches) Depth 44.5 cm (17.5 inches) Weight 12.7 kg (28.
Technical Specifications: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems 0.5 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1 octave/min Storage Maximum shock: Operating left side (vertical orientation) and bottom half-sine pulse with a change in velocity of 20 inches/sec (50.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Back to Contents Page ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Overview Configuration Manager Messages ICU Error Messages Overview The ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) and its Configuration Manager are capable of identifying problems and alerting you to them.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems drivers\dos\dwcfgmg.sys In this statement, drive and directory represent the drive and directory where the driver resides. The default is c:\plugplay. At least one Plug and Play card in your system is not configured due to conflicts. These are marked "config err" in the list of configured cards. Due to conflicts, the ICU could only configure some Plug and Play cards in your system.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems The loaded card is not a category card. Press OK to proceed. The category you have chosen is not the correct category under which to add this card. Select OK. The ICU automatically opens the correct category's dialog box. Continue the procedure for adding the card as described in "Adding a Listed Card" or "Adding an Unlisted Card." No more DMA values can be added.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems The configuration (.cfg) file used by the ICU for this card is now invalid or does not exist. Do you wish to load the file? This message appears Use the following procedure: when you try to add a 1. Insert the original ICU diskette listed card and the into the diskette drive. configuration file for this card has been You can create an ISA corrupted or deleted Configuration Utility diskette from from the database.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems from the card's defaults. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User's Guide. Configuration Manager Messages The Configuration Manager for the ICU identifies problems following system boot and generates messages if necessary.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems ERROR: Fatal BIOS error Internal Error Code. A BIOS call failed with See "Getting Help" in your Diagnostics and an internal error. The Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on most likely cause is an obtaining technical assistance. incompatibility between the BIOS and the Configuration Manager. ERROR: Could not read NVS, Error=Internal Error Code.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems configure PCI device, ID=DeviceID. NOTE: If you do not have documentation listing the allowable resource values, see the corrective action for these messages on the following page. Failed to configure Number of Total Count Plug and Play ISA devices. Use your system's configuration utility to resolve conflicts. Press any key to continue. 1. Start the ICU.
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems of Total Count Plug and Play ISA devices. Use your system's configuration utility to resolve conflicts. Press any key to continue. instructions. 2. Reboot your system. The ICU should automatically configure your Plug and Play or PCI expansion card. 3. Add the ISA expansion cards back into the ICU, resolving any resource conflicts as they arise. See "Adding a Listed Card" for instructions.