Dell OptiPlex GX150 User Manual

Dell™OptiPlex™GX150SystemUser'sGuide

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Models DHS, DHP, and DHM

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Notes, notices, and cautions are used as follows:

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Safety Information

Overview When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When Working With Your Computer Electrostatic Discharge

About Your Computer

Front View Back View Inside Your Computer

Advanced Features

Manageability Security Password Protection System Settings Additional System Setup Options Jumper Settings Software Installation and Configuration

Installing Upgrades

Computer Cover Expansion Cards System Memory AGP Graphics Card/GPA Card Microprocessor Hard Drives Diskette Drives Optical Drives Battery

Technical Specifications Solving Problems

Finding Solutions Dell Diagnostics Messages and Codes Software Problems BIOS Recovery Utility

Getting Help

Help Overview Contacting Dell

Additional Information

Regulatory Notices ENERGY STAR®Compliance Limited Warranty and Return Policy

Microsoft®Windows®XP Features

NOTE: You can obtain the latest version of this document from the Dell | Support website at support.dell.com.

NOTE:ANOTEindicatesimportantinformationthathelpsyoumakebetteruseofyourcomputer.

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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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AboutYourComputer:Dell™OptiPlex™GX150SystemUser'sGuide

Front View

The following figures show the controls, indicators, and features located on the front panel of the small form-factor, small desktop, and small minitower systems.

Front View of the Small Form-Factor System Small Form-Factor Computer

Front View of the Small Desktop System

Front View of the Small Mini-Tower System

Front-Panel Door

Open the front-panel door to access two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors and the headphone connector. This door is removable; if you remove it or accidentally knock it off its hinges, it snaps back in place.

View With the Front-Panel Door Open on the Small Desktop System

Front View

Back View

Inside Your Computer

USB connectors (2)

Headphone connector

Hard drive access indicator

Power button

Power indicator

Front-panel door

Power button

Power indicator

Removable optical drive front panel

Removable diskette drive front panel

Diskette drive access indicator

Hard drive access indicator

Power indicator

Power button

Front-panel door

Removable diskette drive front panel

Diskette drive access indicator

Removable optical drive front panel

View With the Front-Panel Door Open on the Small Mini-Tower System

Power Button

The power button controls the system's AC input power. The Microsoft®Windows®98, Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems let you configure the

function of the power button through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) feature, as shown in the following table.

NOTICE: To turn off your computer system, perform an orderly system shutdown using the operating system menu when possible.

Power Button Behavior Under Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, and Windows XP Operating Systems With ACPI

*Pressing or holding the power button to shut down the system may result in data loss. Use the power button to shut down the system only if the

operating system is not responding.

The following table shows power button functions for the Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems that have the ACPI feature disabled.

Power Button Behavior Under Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, and Windows XP (With Dell AutoShutdown Loaded)

*Pressing or holding the power button to shut down the system may result in data loss. Use the power button to shut down the system only if the

operating system is not responding.

The following table shows power button functions for Microsoft Windows NT®operating systems.

USB connectors (2) (do not use these front connectors for USB keyboards or mice)

Headphone connector

Breakaway hinges (2)

Front-panel door, with two breakaway hinges

Headphone connector

USB connectors (2) (do not use these front connectors for USB keyboards or mice)

Action

Results

System Turned On and ACPI Enabled

System in Standby Mode

System Turned Off

Press power button

System goes into standby mode or turns off (depending on the operating system setup)

System turns on

Boots and system turns on Hold power button for 6 seconds*

System turns off

Boots and system turns on

Action

Results

System Turned On and ACPI Disabled

System in Suspend Mode

System Turned Off

Press power button

System turns off immediately

Boots and system turns on

Hold power button for 6 seconds*

System turns off

Boots and system turns on

Power Button Behavior Under Microsoft Windows NT (With Dell AutoShutdown Loaded)

*Pressing or holding the power button to shut down the system may result in data loss. Use the power button to shut down the system only if the

operating system is not responding.

If the system does not turn off when you press the power button, the system may be hung. Press and hold the power button until the system turns off completely (this process may take several seconds). If the system is hung and the power button fails to function properly, unplug the AC power cable from the computer, wait for it to completely stop running, and plug in the AC power cable. If the system does not restart, press the power button to restart the system.

Power Indicator

The power indicator contains a light-emitting diode (LED) that illuminates in two colors and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states (normal and nonnormal). The following are normal indicators:

l No light — system is in the off state (S4, S5, or mechanical OFF) l Steady green — normal operating state l Blinking green — low-power state (S1 or S3)

See "Diagnostic LEDs" for a description of nonnormal indications.

Diskette Drive Access Indicator

The diskette drive access indicator lights when the drive is reading data from, or writing data to, a diskette. Wait until this indicator turns off before you remove the diskette from the drive.

Hard Drive Access Indicator

The hard drive access indicator lights when the system is reading data from, or writing data to, the drive.

Back View

The following figure shows the connectors and indicators on the back of your computer for attaching external devices.

Small Form-Factor System Back-Panel Connectors and Indicators

I/O Panel

Action

Results

System Turned On

System Turned Off

Press power button

System shuts down

Bootsandsystemturnson

Hold power button for 6 seconds*

System turns off

Boots and system turns on

NOTE: Your system can resume from the S3 state (suspend to RAM) in several ways. Pressing the power button always works. Certain USB devices also wake the system from S3, and the action required varies by device. Check your device documentation for details. Remote Wake Up also creates an S3 wake event if enabled in system setup and in your operating system. Personal System/2 (PS/2) wake events also vary depending on your operating system. For example, PS/2 mice will not wake from S3 in Windows 98 SE or Windows Millennium (Me), but will wake from S3 in Windows 2000 or Windows XP if enabled in the operating system (OS). PS/2 keyboards will always wake the system from S3 in Windows 98 SE or Windows Me and will wake from S3 in Windows 2000 or Windows XP if enabled in the OS.

Half-height PCI expansion-card slot

AC adapter

AC voltage switch

Parallel connector

Keyboard connector

Mouse connector

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Small Desktop System Back-Panel Connectors and Indicators

Small Mini-Tower System Back-Panel Connectors and Indicators

Link integrity light

Network adapter

Activity light

Video connector

Microphone connector

Audio line-in connector

Audio line-out connector

USB connectors (2)

Diagnostic lights

Serial 2 connector

Serial 1 connector

Parallel port connector

Diagnostic LEDs

Mouse connector

Link integrity indicator (see "Integrated NIC connector")

Integrated NIC connector

Activity indicator (see "Integrated NIC connector")

Video connector

PCI slots

AC voltage switch

AC power connector

Half-height AGP slot

Line-out jack, line-in jack, and microphone jack

USB connectors

Keyboard connector

Serial port 2 connector

Serial port 1 connector

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AC voltage switch

Parallel port connector

Mouse connector

Link integrity indicator (see "Integrated NIC connector")

Integrated NIC connector

Activity indicator (see "Integrated NIC connector")

Padlockring

Video connector

PCI expansion-card slots

AGP slot

Line-out jack, line-in jack, and microphone jack

USB connectors

Keyboard connector

Diagnostic LEDs

Serial port 2 connector

Connecting Devices

When you connect external devices to your computer's back panel, follow these guidelines:

l Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions.

For example, you must connect most devices to a particular input/output (I/O) port or connector to operate properly. Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually require you to load device drivers into system memory before they will work.

l Always attach external devices while your computer is turned off. Then turn on the computer before turning on any external devices, unless

the documentation for the device specifies otherwise. (If the computer does not seem to recognize the device, try turning on the device before turning on the computer.)

NOTICE: When you disconnect external devices from the back of the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect any devices to avoid possible damage to the system board.

Parallel Port Connector

This is used to connect printers. Default designation is LPT1.

Mouse Connector

Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals before connecting a mouse to the computer. If your system uses Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your hard drive.

USB Connectors

These are used to attach USB-compliant devices such as keyboards, mice, printers, and computer speakers to your system. If you use a USB keyboard or mouse, attach these devices to the back panel connectors only.

Integrated NIC Connector

The network interface controller (NIC), which includes a Remote Wake Up feature, has the following indicators:

l 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.)

l A dual-colored link integrity indicator, which is green when there is a good connection between a 10-megabit per second (Mbps) network

and the NIC and orange when there is a good connection between a 100-Mbps network and the NIC. When the indicator is off, the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.

Network Cable Requirements

The NIC connector attaches an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable to your system. Press one end of the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub, depending on your network configuration, and press the other end of the UTP cable into the NIC connector until the cable snaps securely into place.

Dell recommends the use of Category 5 wiring and connectors for our customers' networks.

Line-In Jack

This jack is used to attach record/playback devices such as cassette players, CD players, and VCRs. Connect the line-out cable from any of these devices to the line-in jack.

Line-Out Jack

This jack is used to attach computer speakers. This jack is amplified, so speakers with integrated amplifiers are not required. Connect the audio cable from the speakers to this jack.

Microphone Jack

This jack is used to attach a standard personal computer microphone. Connect the audio cable from the microphone to the microphone jack.

Video Connector

This connector is used to attach a video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor to your system.

Serial port 1 connector

NOTE: The integrated parallel port is automatically disabled if the system detects an installed expansion card containing a parallel port configured to the same address as specified in "Additional System Setup Options."

Serial Port Connectors

Default port designations: COM1 for serial port 1 and COM2 for serial port 2. You can reassign the serial port's designation if you add an expansion card containing a serial port using this designation.

If you set the system’s serial ports to Auto in system setup and add an expansion card containing a serial port configured to a specific designation, the computer automatically maps (assigns) the integrated ports to the appropriate COM setting as necessary.

Before you add a card with a serial port, check the documentation that accompanied your software to make sure that the software can be mapped to the new COM port designation.

Keyboard Connector

Attach the keyboard cable to the 6-pin connector on the back panel.

Inside Your Computer

The following figures show the desktop systems with their covers opened.

Inside the Small Form-Factor Chassis

Inside the Small Desktop Chassis

Inside the Small Mini-Tower Chassis

NOTE: Do not use this connector if your computer contains an add-in accelerated graphics port (AGP) and/or Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) card. This connector can be used for a secondary display if multi-monitor is supported and enabled in your operating system and you have an add-in PCI video card.

Hard drive

3.5-inch floppy drive

CD drive

Cover release buttons (2)

Internal speaker

Chassis intrusion switch

System board

Power supply

AC power connector

I/O ports and connectors

Padlock ring

Heat sink and blower assembly

Diskette drive

Hard drive

Internal speaker

Chassis intrusion switch

Expansion-card cage

Power supply

Expansion-card slots

AC power connector

Padlock ring

I/O ports and connectors

Microprocessor and heat sink

System board

Optical drive

System Cables Cabling in the Small Form-Factor Desktop System

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Cabling in the Small Desktop System Without a Sound Card Installed

Optical drive

Diskette drive

Hard drive

Internal speaker

Chassis intrusion switch

System board

Expansion-card slots

I/O ports and connectors

AC power connector

Power supply

Padlock ring

Microprocessor and heat sink shroud

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CD drive data cable

Floppy drive data cable

Control-panel cable

CD drive power cable

IDE drive power cable (hard drive)

IDE data cable (hard drive)

Input/output cable

Input/output audio cable

CD audio cable

Cabling in the Small Desktop System With a Sound Card Installed

Cabling in the Small Mini-Tower System

Optical drive audio cable

Optical drive cable

Diskette drive cable

Control panel cable

Front input/output cable

Front input/output audio cable

EIDE interface cable (hard drive)

Optical drive audio cable

Optical drive cable

Diskette drive cable

Control panel cable

Front input/output cable

Front input/output audio cable

EIDEinterfacecable(harddrive)

The following table provides a color code key for the cables inside your system.

System Board Components

Optical drive power cable

Optical drive audio cable

Optical drive data cable

Diskette drive power cable

Diskette drive data cable

Hard-drivepowercable

Hard-drivedatacable

Front I/O cable

Front I/O audio cable

Hard drive

Blue

Diskette drive

Black

Optical drive

Orange

USB

Gray

ATA, IDE, or EIDE drive

Green

Control panel

Yellow

CD audio

Blue

System audio

Black

Front of Computer

Back of Computer

PC speaker

DC power connector

Diskette drive connector

Battery

EIDE2 connector

Auxiliary power indicator

Memory module (DIMM) connectors (2)

Front-panel cable connector

EIDE1 connector

PCI 2 riser connector (not populated on the small form-factor chassis, used as the riser in the small desktop chassis, and can be populated with PCI expansion card in the small mini-tower chassis)

PCI 1 connector (not able to be populated on the small desktop chassis)

AGP/GPA (AIMM) connector

Video connector (upper) and audio connectors (lower)

CD audio and telephony connectors

NIC connector (upper) and USB connectors (2) (lower)

Keyboard (lower) and mouse (upper) connectors

Diagnostic LEDs

System Board Labels

The following table lists the labels for connectors and sockets on the system board and gives a brief description of their functions. System Board Connectors and Sockets

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Voltage regulator module (may not be removable on some systems)

Parallel port (upper) and serial port (2) (lower) connectors

Microprocessor fan connector

Microprocessor and heat sink assembly

Connector or Socket

Description

AGP

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro connector

AUDIO

Line-in, line-out, and microphone jacks

AUX_PWR

Auxiliary power indicator

BATTERY

Battery socket

CD-IN

CD-ROM drive audio cable connector

DIAG_LED

Diagnostic LEDs

DIMM_x

Dual in-line memory module (DIMM) socket

DSKT

Diskette drive interface connector

FAN

Microprocessor fan connector

FRONTAUDIO

Front panel audio connector for onboard audio

FRONTPANEL

Front panel cable connector

IDEn

EIDE interface connector

KYBD_MOUSE

Keyboard and mouse connectors

MICROPROCESSOR

Microprocessor connector

MODEM

Telephony connector

MONITOR

Video connector

NIC_USB

Integrated NIC connector and USB connectors

PAR_SER1_SER2

Parallel and serial port connectors

PCI1 and 2

PCI expansion card connectors

POWER

Main power input connector

PSWD

Password jumper

VRISER

Riser board connector

SPEAKER

Internal speaker

VRM

Voltage regulator module connector (may not be removable on some systems)

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Additional Information:Dell™OptiPlex™GX150SystemUser'sGuide

Regulatory Notices

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Radio communications services include but are not limited to AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). These licensed services, along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices, including computer systems, contribute to the electromagnetic environment.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly together in the electronic environment. While this computer system has been designed and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference with radio communications services, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

l Reorient the receiving antenna. l Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver. l Move the computer away from the receiver. l Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Dell computer systems are designed, tested, and classified for their intended electromagnetic environment. These electromagnetic environment

classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions:

l Class A is typically for business or industrial environments. l Class B is typically for residential environments.

Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, that are integrated into or connected to the system should match the electromagnetic environment classification of the computer system.

A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables for connecting peripherals to any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with radio communications services. Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell on the World Wide Web at http://accessories.us.dell.com.

Most Dell computer systems are classified for Class B environments. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your system or device, refer to the following sections specific for each regulatory agency. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information.

FCC 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 can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom or back panel of your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves. If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating, your entire system is considered to be a Class A digital device. If all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo ( ), your system is considered to be a Class B digital device.

Once you have determined your system's FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC notice. Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

l This device may not cause harmful interference. l This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Class A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

Regulatory Notices

ENERGY STAR®Compliance

Limited Warranty and Return Policy

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. l Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations:

l Model numbers: DHS, DHP, and DHM l Company name: Dell Computer Corporation

One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA

IC Notice (Canada Only)

Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus). A statement in the form of "IC Class A ICES-003" or "IC Class B ICES-003" will be located on one of these labels. Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment.

CE Notice (European Union)

Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Dell system to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. Such marking is indicative that this Dell system meets the following set of technical standards:

l EN 55022 — "Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment." l EN 55024 — "Information technology equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement." l EN 61000-3-2 — "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3: Limits - Section2:Limitsforharmoniccurrentemissions(Equipmentinput

current up to and including 16 A per phase)."

l EN 61000-3-3 — "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part3:Limits- Section3:Limitationofvoltagefluctuationsandflickerinlow-

voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A."

l EN 60950 — "Safety of Information Technology Equipment."

l Class A is for typical commercial areas. l Class B is for typical domestic areas.

RF INTERFERENCE WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio frequency (RF) interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Computer

Corporation Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland.

This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the registration label) digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

CetappareilnumériquedelaClasseB(ouClasseA,siainsiindiquésurl'étiquetted'enregistration)respectetouteslesexigencesduReglement

sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada.

NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications:

Battery Disposal

Your computer system uses a lithium battery. The lithium battery is a long-life battery, and it is very possible that you will never need to replace it. However, should you need to replace it, refer to the section about replacing the battery in your Dell system documentation for instructions.

Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.

CCIB Notice (China Only)

On Class A systems, the following warning will appear near the regulatory label:

WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)

This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification

label.ThefollowingappliestodevicesinClassAofEN55022(radiusofprotectionupto30meters).Theuserofthedeviceisobligedtotakeall

steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunication or other devices.

VCCI Notice (Japan Only)

Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. ITE, including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, integrated into or connected to the system, should match the electromagnetic environment classification (Class A or B) of the computer system.

To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine the regulatory labels/markings (see Figure 1 and Figure 2) located on the bottom or back panel of your computer. Once you have determined your system's VCCI classification, read the appropriate VCCI notice.

Class A ITE

 This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If

this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

Figure 1. VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark

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Class B ITE

 This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If

this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

Figure 2. VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark

MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)

To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital device), examine the Republic of Korean Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MIC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product. Line three of the label identifies the emissions class for the product— "(A)"forClassAproductsor"(B)"forClassBproducts.

l Class A devices are for business purposes. l Class B devices are for nonbusiness purposes.

Class A Device

Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic interference. If you find that this device is not suitable for your use, you may exchange it for a nonbusiness-purpose device.

MIC Class A Regulatory Label

Class B Device

Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas.

MIC Class B Regulatory Label

Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice

The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source.

The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A).

To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket, which should be located near the equipment and easily accessible.

NOTE: MIC emissions requirements provide for two classifications:

A protection mark "B" confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PNEN 55022: 1996.

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NOM Information (Mexico Only)

The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM):

InformaciónparaNOM(únicamenteparaMéxico)

Lainformaciónsiguienteseproporcionaeneldispositivooenlosdispositivosdescritosenestedocumento,encumplimientoconlosrequisitos

de la Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM):

Exporter:

Dell One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682

Importer:

DellComputerdeMéxico, S.A.deC.V.

Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11°Piso Col. Lomas Altas

11950México,D.F.

Ship to:

DellComputerdeMéxico, S.A.deC.V.alCuidado deKuehne&Nagelde MéxicoS.deR.I.

Avenida Soles No. 55

Col.PeñondelosBaños15520 México,D.F.

Supply voltage:

115/230 VAC

Frequency:

60/50 Hz

Input current rating:

DHS — 2.0/1.0 A DHP — 1.5/0.75 A DHM — 3.0/1.5 A

BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)

Exportador:

Dell One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682

Importador:

DellComputerdeMéxico, S.A.deC.V.

Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11°Piso Col. Lomas Altas

11950México,D.F.

Embarcar a:

DellComputerdeMéxico, S.A.deC.V.alCuidado deKuehne&Nagelde MéxicoS.deR.I.

Avenida Soles No. 55

Col.PeñondelosBaños 15520México,D.F.

Tensiónalimentación:

115/230 VAC

Frecuencia:

60/50 Hz

Consumo de corriente:

DHS — 2.0/1.0 A DHP — 1.5/0.75 A DHM — 3.0/1.5 A

ENERGY STAR®Compliance

Certain configurations of Dell computer systems comply with the requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for energyefficient computers. If the front panel of your computer bears the ENERGY STAR®Emblem (see figure below), your original configuration complies with these requirements and all ENERGY STAR®power management features of the computer are enabled.

ENERGY STAR®Emblem

NOTES: As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Dell has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.

Any Dell computer bearing the ENERGY STAR®Emblem is certified to comply with EPA ENERGY STAR®requirements as configured when shipped by Dell. Any changes you make to this configuration (such as installing additional expansion cards or drives) may increase the system's power consumption beyond the limits set by the EPA's ENERGY STAR®Computers program.

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. In turn, this reduction in electricity usage can reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, the gas primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect, and sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which are the two primary causes of acid rain.

Computer users can also help to reduce electricity usage and its side effects by turning off their computer systems when they are not in use for extended periods of time—particularly at night and on weekends.

Limited Warranty and Return Policy

The following sections describe the limited warranty for your computer, the manufacturer guarantee for Latin America and the Caribbean, and the return policy for the U.S. and Canada.

Three-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)

Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. Dell warrants that the hardware products it manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The limited warranty term is three years beginning on the date of invoice, as described in the following text.

Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered under this limited warranty. Otherwise, this limited warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell.

This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following categories: software; external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell's system integration department; accessories or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory; or Dell Software and Peripherals products. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are included on Dell's standard price list are covered under this limited warranty; all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through the Dell Software and Peripherals program) are not covered. Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of this limited warranty.

Coverage During Year One

During the one-year period beginning on the invoice date, Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to Dell’s facility. To request warranty service, you must call Dell’s Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. See "Getting Help" to obtain customer assistance. If warranty service is required, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. You must ship the products back to Dell in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in the continental U.S., where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect.

Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is not extended.

Coverage During Years Two and Three

During the second and third years of this limited warranty, Dell will provide, on an exchange basis and subject to Dell’s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange, replacement parts for the Dell hardware product(s) covered under this limited warranty when a part requires replacement. You must report each instance of hardware failure to Dell’s Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell’s concurrence that a part should be replaced and to have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you use an address in the continental U.S., where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect. Dell will include a prepaid shipping container with each replacement part for your use in returning the replaced part to Dell. Replacement parts are new or reconditioned. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to you. The warranty term for a replacement part is the remainder of the limited warranty term.

You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for returning replaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell, will be in accordance with Dell’s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange.

You accept full responsibility for your software and data. Dell is not required to advise or remind you of appropriate backup and other procedures.

General Provisions

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED

NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Remove any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell does not accept liability for lost data or software.

WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD.

SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE PRECEDING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DATA OR SOFTWARE.

SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE PRECEDING EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

These provisions apply to Dell’s three-year limited warranty only. For provisions of any service contract covering your system, refer to your invoice or the separate service contract that you will receive.

If Dell elects to exchange a system or component, the exchange will be made in accordance with Dell’s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange. In any instance in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must receive the product(s) for repair prior to the expiration of the warranty period in order for the repair(s) to be covered by the limited warranty.

Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)

Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industrystandard practices. Dell warrants that the hardware products it manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty term is three years beginning on the date of invoice, as described in the following text.

This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following categories: software; external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department; accessories or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory; or DellWare products. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are included on Dell’s standard price list are covered under this limited warranty; all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through the DellWare program) are not covered. Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of this limited warranty.

Coverage During Year One

During the one-year period beginning on the invoice date, Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to Dell’s facility. To request warranty service, you must call Dell’s Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. See "Getting Help" to obtain customer assistance. If warranty service is required, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. You must ship the products back to Dell in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in Canada, where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect.

Coverage During Years Two and Three

During the second and third years of this limited warranty, Dell will provide, on an exchange basis and subject to Dell’s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange, replacement parts for the Dell hardware product(s) covered under this limited warranty when a part requires replacement. You must report each instance of hardware failure to Dell’s Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell’s concurrence that a part should be replaced and to have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you use an address in Canada, where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect. Dell will include a prepaid shipping container with each replacement part for your use in returning the replaced part to Dell. Replacement parts are new or reconditioned. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to you. The warranty term for a replacement part is the remainder of the limited warranty term.

You accept full responsibility for your software and data. Dell is not required to advise or remind you of appropriate backup and other procedures.

General Provisions

NOTE: If you chose one of the available warranty and service options in place of the standard three-year limited warranty described in the preceding text, the option you chose will be listed on your invoice.

DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

DELL’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION).

SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE PRECEDING EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)

Guarantee

Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") warrants to the end user in accordance with the following provisions that its branded hardware products, purchased by the end user from a Dell company or an authorized Dell distributor in Latin America or the Caribbean, will be free from defects in materials, workmanship, and design affecting normal use, for a period of one year from the original purchase date. Products for which proper claims are made will, at Dell’s option, be repaired or replaced at Dell’s expense. Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing repairs and building replacement products.

Exclusions

This Guarantee does not apply to defects resulting from: improper or inadequate installation, use, or maintenance; actions or modifications by unauthorized third parties or the end user; accidental or willful damage; or normal wear and tear.

Making a Claim

Claims must be made in Latin America or the Caribbean by contacting the Dell point of sale within the guarantee period. The end user must always supply proof of purchase, indicating name and address of the seller, date of purchase, model and serial number, name and address of the customer, and details of symptoms and configuration at the time of malfunction, including peripherals and software used. Otherwise, Dell may refuse the guarantee claim. Upon diagnosis of a warranted defect, Dell will make arrangements and pay for ground freight and insurance to and from Dell’s repair/replacement center. The end user must ensure that the defective product is available for collection properly packed in original or equally protective packaging together with the details listed above and the return number provided to the end user by Dell.

Limitation and Statutory Rights

Dell makes no other warranty, guarantee or like statement other than as explicitly stated above, and this Guarantee is given in place of all other guarantees whatsoever, to the fullest extent permitted by law. In the absence of applicable legislation, this Guarantee will be the end user’s sole and exclusive remedy against Dell or any of its affiliates, and neither Dell nor any of its affiliates shall be liable for loss of profit or contracts, or any other indirect or consequential loss arising from negligence, breach of contract, or howsoever.

This Guarantee does not impair or affect mandatory statutory rights of the end user against and/or any rights resulting from other contracts concluded by the end user with Dell and/or any other seller.

Dell World Trade LP

One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682, USA

Dell Computadores do Brasil Ltda (CNPJ No. 72.381.189/0001-10)/ Dell Commercial do Brasil Ltda (CNPJ No. 03 405 822/0001-40)

Avenida Industrial Belgraf, 400 92990-000 - Eldorado do Sul – RS - Brasil

Dell Computer de Chile Ltda

Coyancura 2283, Piso 3- Of.302, Providencia, Santiago - Chile

Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation

Carrera 7 #115-33 Oficina 603 Bogota, Colombia

Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11°Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950México,D.F.

"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)

If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from a Dell company, you may return them to Dell within 30 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. If you are an end-user customer who bought reconditioned or refurbished products from a Dell company, you may return them to Dell within 14 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. In either case, the refund or credit will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your invoice. If you are an organization that bought the products under a written agreement with Dell, the agreement may contain different terms for the return of products than specified by this policy.

To return products, you must call Dell Customer Service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. See "Getting Help" to obtain customer assistance. To expedite the processing of your refund or credit, Dell expects you to return the products to Dell in their original packaging within five days of the date that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. You must also prepay shipping charges and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. You may return software for refund or credit only if the sealed package containing the floppy disk(s) or CD(s) is unopened. Returned products must be in as-new condition, and all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be returned with it. For customers who want to return, for refund or credit only, either applications software or an operating system that has been installed by Dell, the whole system must be returned, along with any media and documentation that may have been included in the original shipment.

This "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy does not apply to DellWare products, which may be returned under DellWare's then-current return policy. In addition, reconditioned parts purchased through Dell Spare Parts Sales in Canada are nonreturnable.

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AdvancedFeatures:Dell™OptiPlex™GX150SystemUser'sGuide

Manageability

l DellOpenManage™ITAssistant— the Dell software-management application interface for the Desktop Management Interface (DMI);

allows management of system-level information such as system configuration information and Management Information Format (MIF) database values.

Fault management features:

¡ Alerts to warn you about events generated by Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) drives on a local or

remote system

¡ An event log that reports System Name, Component Name, Date and Time, Event Type, Event Severity, Event Class, and

Event System

Configuration management features:

¡ Remote Wake Up support ¡ A System Properties window that enables network administrators to view, set, or disable certain hardware configuration

settings for the local and remote systems in a Dell DMI network

Support for the Microsoft® System Management Server (SMS), which allows the exporting of one or more groups to an SMS directory that the SMS administrator can access

¡ A monitor component for systems running Windows®2000 and having a display data channel (DDC)-compliant video subsystem

and monitor

¡ Automated inventory control of one or more groups for the remote systems in a Dell DMI network ¡ 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

¡ Support for the application program used to create user-definable attributes (UDAs)

Asset management features:

¡ Remote viewing, entering, and modifying of an asset tag for a remote system in a Dell DMI network ¡ Automated and manual mapping of one or more groups to a user-defined directory

For more information about the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant, see the online Dell OpenManage IT Assistant documentation that accompanied the software.

l Managed boot agent (MBA) — supports multiple preboot environments and allows network administrators to boot the system from a network

server.

l Remote Wake Up — allows remote turn-on of a Managed PC system that is either in a sleep state or turned off and remote computer setup,

software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset tracking at any time. Requirements for use: a network interface controller (NIC) that supports Remote Wake Up in each system; enablement of the Remote

Wake Up option in system setup.

l Remote system alert — sends predetermined messages from the system about its operating condition; for example, alert if computer cover

is opened Requirements for use: an integrated NIC that supports remote system alert in each Managed PC system.

Manageability

Additional System Setup Options

Security

Jumper Settings

Password Protection

Software Installation and Configuration

System Settings

NOTE: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector.

l Auto power on — enables automatic turn-on of the computer system either every day or every Monday through Friday at a preset time.

l Common Information Model (CIM) support — allows access to system management information for systems running Microsoft Windows 98

or any other Windows operating system that includes the Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) core components. For information about WBEM core components, see the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com.

l Configuration change alerts — generate warning messages if a local or remote system has a change in hardware configuration. l Asset info with support for the cost of ownership (COO) MIF Standard — allows recording and tracking of system costs and stores the

information in the coo.mif file.

l Remote basic input/output system (BIOS) flash — allows remote BIOS upgrades to systems on a network. l Remote system configuration — allows changes to the system asset tag, boot sequence, property ownership tag, and system setup program

options.

l Prefailure alerts — generate warning messages about potential failures by SMART II hard drives.

Security

The computer provides the following methods of physically securing the chassis:

l Chassis intrusion detection l Security cable slot and padlock ring

Chassis Intrusion Detection

The chassis intrusion monitor can detect when the chassis is opened. The Chassis Intrusion option in system setup displays the status of the monitor.

1. Enter system setup.

2. Press the down-arrow keys to move to the System Security option.

3. Press <Enter> to access the System Security option's pop-up menu.

4. Press the down-arrow keys to move to the Chassis Intrusion option.

5. Press the spacebar to select an option setting.

Option settings:

l Enabled — When the computer cover is opened with this setting, a DMI event is generated, the setting changes to Detected, and the

following message appears during the boot routine at the next system start-up: Alert! Cover was previously removed. To reset the Detected setting, enter system setup during the system's power-on self-test (POST). In the Chassis Intrusion option,

press the left- or right-arrow key to select Reset, and then choose Enabled, Enabled-Silent, or Disabled.

l Enabled-Silent (default) — When the computer cover is opened with this setting, a DMI event is generated and the setting changes to

Detected, but the alert message does not appear during the boot sequence at the next system start-up.

l Disabled — No intrusion monitoring occurs and no messages appear.

Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring

This ring is used to attach commercially available antitheft devices. To prevent unauthorized removal of your computer, loop the galvanized security cable around an immovable object, insert the attached locking device into the security cable slot on the back of your computer, and lock the device with the key provided.

NOTE: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector.

NOTE: When the setup password is enabled, you must know the setup password before you can reset the Chassis Intrusion option.

NOTE: Before your purchase an antitheft device, make sure it works with the cable slot on your computer.

Password Protection

The computer provides two types of password protection:

l System password l Setup password

System Password

System passwords allow only those who know the password to have full use of the system. Your Dell system does not have the system password feature enabled when you receive it.

NOTICE: Although passwords provide security for the data on your system, 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.

NOTICE: If you leave your system running and unattended without having a system password assigned, or if you leave your computer unlocked so that someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting, anyone can access the data stored on your hard drive.

System Password settings in system setup:

l Enabled — a system password is assigned l Disabled — system password feature is disabled by a jumper setting on the system board

l Not Enabled — no system password is assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled position (its default

setting)

Assigning a System Password

1. Verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.

2. Highlight System Password and then press the left- or right-arrow key. The option heading changes to Enter Password, followed by an empty 32-character field in square brackets.

3. Type your new system password. You can use up to 32 characters. 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. If you enter one of these combinations, the speaker emits a beep. To erase a character when entering your password, press <Backspace> or the left-arrow key.

4. Press <Enter>. If the new system password is less than 32 characters, the whole field fills with placeholders. Then the option heading changes to

Verify Password, followed by another empty 32-character field in square brackets.

5. To confirm your password, type it a second time and press <Enter>. The password setting changes to Enabled. Your system password is now set; you can exit system setup and begin using your system.

Password protection takes effect when you reboot the system by pressing the reset button or by turning the system off and then on again.

Using Your System Password

When you turn on your system or press the reset button, or when you reboot the system by pressing the <Ctrl><Alt><Del> combination, the

NOTE: You cannot change or enter a new system password if either of these options is displayed.

NOTE: You can only assign a system password when System Password is set to Not Enabled.

NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press <Tab> or the <Shift><Tab> combination to move to another field, or press <Esc> at any time prior to completing step 5.

following prompt appears on the screen when Password Status is set to Unlocked:

Type in the password and

- press <ENTER> to leave password security enabled.

- press <CTRL><ENTER> to disable password security. Enter password:

If Password Status is set to Locked, the following prompt appears:

Type the password and press <Enter>.

If you enter a wrong or incomplete system password, the following message appears on the screen:

** Incorrect password. ** Enter password:

If you again enter an incorrect or incomplete system password, the same message appears on the screen. The third and subsequent times you enter an incorrect or incomplete system password, the system displays the following message:

** Incorrect password. ** Number of unsuccessful password attempts: 3 System halted! Must power down.

Even after your system is turned off and on, the previous message is displayed each time an incorrect or incomplete system password is entered.

Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password

To delete or change an existing system password, perform the following steps:

1. Enter system setup program, and verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.

2. Reboot your system to force it to prompt you for a system password.

3. When prompted, type the system password.

4. Press <Ctrl><Enter> to disable the existing system password, instead of pressing <Enter> to continue with the normal operation of your system.

5. Confirm that Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password option. If Not Enabled appears in the System Password option, the system password has been deleted. If you want to assign a new

password, continue to step 6. If Not Enabled is not displayed for the System Password option, press <Alt><B> to reboot the system, and then repeat steps 3 through 5.

6. To assign a new password, follow the procedure in "Assigning a System Password."

Setup Password

Setup passwords allow only those who know the password to have full use of system setup. Your Dell system does not have the setup password feature enabled when you receive it.

Setup Password options in system setup:

l Enabled — does not allow assignment of setup passwords; users must enter a setup password to make changes to system setup l Not Enabled — allows assignment of setup passwords; password feature is enabled but no password is assigned

Assigning a Setup Password

1. Enter system setup, and verify that Setup Password is set to Not Enabled.

2. Highlight Setup Password and press the left- or right-arrow key. The system prompts you to enter and verify the password. If a character is illegal for password use, the system emits a beep.

3. Type in and then verify the password. After you verify the password, the Setup Password setting changes to Enabled. The next time you attempt to enter system setup, the

system prompts you for the setup password.

NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password.

NOTE: You can use Password Status in conjunction with System Password and Setup Password to further protect your system from unauthorized changes.

A change to Setup Password becomes effective immediately (rebooting the system is not required).

Operating Your System With a Setup Password Enabled

When you start system setup, the Setup Password option is highlighted, prompting you to type the password. If you do not enter the correct password, the system lets you view, but not modify, system setup options.

Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password

To change an existing setup password, you must know the setup password.

1. Enter system setup.

2. If you have already assigned a setup password, type it at the prompt.

3. Highlight Setup Password and press the left- or right-arrow key to delete the existing setup password. The setting changes to Not Enabled.

4. If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning a Setup Password."

Disabling a Forgotten Password NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords.

1. Open the computer cover.

2. Remove the jumper plug from the PSWD jumper to disable the password feature. See "Jumper Settings" to locate the password jumper (labeled "PSWD") on the system board.

3. Close the computer cover.

4. Reconnect your computer and peripherals to an electrical outlet, and then turn them on. This erases the existing password(s).

5. Enter the system setup program and verify that the password is disabled. Proceed to step 6 if you want to assign a new password.

6. Open the computer cover.

7. Replace the PSWD jumper plug.

8. Close the computer cover and reconnect the computer and peripherals to an electrical outlet and turn them on. Booting your system with the PSWD jumper installed reenables the password feature. When you enter system setup, both password

options appear as Not Enabled, meaning that the password feature is enabled but that no password is assigned.

9. Assign a new system and/or setup password.

System Settings

NOTES: The setup password can be the same as the system password. If the two passwords are different, the setup password can be used as an alternate system

password. However, the system password cannot be used in place of the setup password.

NOTE: You can use Password Status in conjunction with Setup Password to protect the system password from unauthorized changes.

CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, see "Safety First—For You and Your Computer."

NOTE: Before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must replace the PSWD jumper plug to reenable the password feature.

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your Computer."

Each time you start your computer, it compares the installed hardware with the system configuration information stored in nonvolatile randomaccess memory (NVRAM). If the system detects a discrepancy, it generates an error messages for each incorrect configuration setting.

You can use system settings as follows:

l To set user-selectable options such as date and time, or system password l To set the current configuration information such as the amount of memory or type of hard drive installed

You can view the current settings at any time. Dell recommends that you print the system setup screens (by pressing <Print Screen>) or record the information for future reference.

Before you use system setup, you need to know the kind of diskette drive(s) and hard drive(s) installed in your computer. If you are unsure of this information, see the Manufacturing Test Report that was shipped with your system and is located in the Dell Accessories folder.

Entering System Setup

1. Turn on your system.

2. If your system is already on, shut it down and then turn it on again.

3. When Press <F2> to Enter Setup appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F2>. 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.

System Setup Screens

The system setup screens display the current configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is organized into four areas:

l Title — the box at the top of all screens lists the computer system name. l Computer data — two boxes below the title box that display your system processor, level 2 (L2) cache, service tag, and the version number

of the basic input/output system (BIOS).

l Options — a scrollable box listing options that define the configuration of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation,

and security features. Fields to the right of the option titles contain settings or values. Those you can change appear bright on the screen. Those you cannot

change (because they are set by the computer) appear less bright. When <Enter> appears to the right of an option title, press <Enter> to access a pop-up menu of additional options.

l Key functions — a line of boxes across the bottom of all screens that lists keys and their functions within system setup. l Help — press <F1> for information in the currently highlighted option.

System Setup Navigation Keys The following table lists the keys you use to view or change information on the system setup screen and to exit the program.

NOTE: To ensure an orderly system shutdown, consult the documentation that accompanied your operating system.

Keys

Action

or

Moves to the next field.



or

Moves to the previous field.

or

Cycles through the options in a field. In many fields, you can also type the appropriate value.

or

Scrolls through help information.

Enters the selected field's pop-up options menu.

spacebar or

or

In the selected field's pop-up options menu, cycles through the options in a field.



Exits system setup without rebooting the system and returns the system to its previous state—the boot

Changing the Boot Sequence

The boot sequence allows you to specify the order of the devices from which the system will attempt to boot.

1. Press <Enter> to access the Boot Sequence option's pop-up menu.

2. Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.

3. Pressthespacebartoenableordisableadevice(enableddevicesappearwithacheckmark).

4. Press plus (+) or minus (–) to move a selected device up or down the list.

Option settings:

l Diskette Drive A: — The system will attempt to boot from the diskette drive. If the system finds a diskette in the drive that is not bootable, an

error message will appear. If no diskette is in the drive, the system will attempt to boot from the next device in the list.

l Hard Drive — The system will attempt to boot from the primary hard drive. If the system does not find an operating system on the drive, it will

attempt to boot from the next device in the list.

l CD-ROM Device — The system will attempt to boot from the CD drive. If the system does not find a CD in the drive or if there is not an

operating system on the CD, the system will attempt to boot from the next device in the list.

l MBA (Onboard NIC) — Selecting MBA UNDI allows the system to boot from the network server. The MBA UNDI option appears under

Boot Sequence only if the Network Interface Controller option is set to On w/MBA. If the Network Interface Controller option is set to On or Off, set it to On w/MBA and then press <Alt><b> to save the change and reboot the system. MBA UNDI then appears under Boot Sequence.

When you select this option, the system prompts you to press <Ctrl><Alt><b> at the Dell logo screen during system boot. A menu then appears that allows you to select PXE, RPL, BootP, or NetWare as the active boot mode. If a boot routine is not available from the network server, the system tries to boot from the next device in the boot sequence list.

Additional System Setup Options

l AC Power Recovery determines what happens when AC power is restored to the system.

When Off is selected, the system remains off when AC power is restored. When On is selected, the system starts up when AC power is restored.

When Last is selected, the system returns to the AC power state existing at the time that AC power was lost. If the system is on when AC power is lost, the system starts up when AC power is restored. If the system is off when AC power is lost, the system remains off when AC power is restored.

l Asset Tag displays the customer-programmable asset tag number for the system if an asset tag number is assigned. You can use the Asset

Tag utility, which is included with your software support utilities, to enter an asset tag number up to ten characters long into nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM).

l 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 system either every day or every Monday through Friday.

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 the date and time fields.

The default for Auto Power On is Disabled.

l CPU ID provides the manufacturer's identification code for the installed microprocessor.

routine.



Exits system setup and reboots the system, implementing any changes you have made.



Resets the selected option to its default setting.

*NOTE: For most of the options, any changes you make are recorded but do not take effect until the next time you boot the system. For a few options (as noted in the help area), the changes take effect immediately.

NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it. NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your system using a power strip or surge protector.

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