Dell OptiPlex GX1 User manual

Dell™OptiPlex™GX1andGX1pMidsizeManagedPCSystemsReferenceand
Installation Guide
Model DCM
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
©1998–2000 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex,DellWare, Dell OpenManage, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered
trademarks, and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks, and Windows for Workgroups is a
trademark of Microsoft Corporation; IBM and OS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation; 3Com and EtherLink are registered trademarks,
and Fast EtherLink is a trademark of 3Com Corporation; VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association; UNIX is a registered trademark of The
Open Group in the United States and other countries. As an Energy Star Partner, Dell Computer Corporation has determined that this product meets the Energy Star
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation
disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Initial release: 7 Dec 1998
Last revised: 31 Jan 2000
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.

Back to Contents Page
Working Inside Your Computer:Dell™OptiPlex™GX1andGX1pMidsizeManagedPC
Systems
Overview
Your Dell computer system supports a variety of internal options that expand system capabilities. This chapter prepares you to install options
inside the computer. It describes how to remove and replace the computer cover and expansion-card cage, as well as rotate the power supply
away from the system board. It also familiarizes you with the internal components you may handle if you install Dell hardware options.
Before You Begin
To make working inside your computer easier, make sure you have adequate lighting and a clean work space. If you temporarily disconnect
cables or remove expansion cards, note the position of the connectors and slots so that you can reassemble the system correctly.
You will use the information in this section every time you install a hardware option inside your computer. Read this section carefully, because the
information is not repeated in detail elsewhere in this guide.
Safety First —For You and Your Computer
Working inside your computer is safe—if you observe the following precautions.
Before starting to work on your computer, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated:
1. Touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis, such as the power supply, before touching anything inside your computer.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm
internal components. Also avoid touching components or contacts on a card and avoid touching pins on a chip.
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. If you are disconnecting a peripheral from the computer or are removing a component from the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off
the computer before disconnecting the peripheral or removing the component to avoid possible damage to the system board.
In addition, Dell recommends that you periodically review the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
Unpacking Your Hardware Option
When you remove an option from its shipping carton, you may find it wrapped in antistatic packing material designed to protect it from electrostatic
damage. Do not remove the packing material until you are ready to install the option.
Removing the Computer Cover
Use the following procedure to remove the computer cover:
1. Turn off your computer and peripherals, and observe the Caution for Your Personal Safety and Protection of Your Equipment
described in "Safety First —For You and Your Computer."
2. If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel (see Figure 1), remove the padlock.
Figure 1. Padlock Installed
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
CAUTION FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF YOUR EQUIPMENT
NOTE: If your chassis has an optional stand for vertical orientation attached to it, remove the optional stand before you remove the
computer cover.


3. Remove the cover.
Face the back of the computer and slide the upper half of the padlock ring to unlock the cover release mechanism.
Face the front of the computer and press in the two securing cover-release buttons that are located on the sides of the cover toward the back
(see Figure 2).
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. Fold cables out of the way so that they do not
catch on the computer cover. Make sure cables are not routed over the drive cage. They will prevent the cover from closing properly.
2. Check to see that no tools or extra parts (including screws) are left inside the computer's chassis.
3. Replace the cover.
Face the front of the computer and hold the cover at a slight angle as shown in Figure 3. While aligning the back of the cover with the chassis,
insert the cover hooks into the rectangular slots on the chassis. (It may be helpful to look down into the chassis to verify that the hooks are in
place.)
Pivot the cover down toward the back and into position. With both hands, press against the top edge of the cover to make sure that the
securing buttons click into place.
Slide the two halves of the padlock ring together to lock the cover release mechanism.
Figure 3. Replacing the Computer Cover

4. If you are using the optional stand, reattach it.
NOTE: The computer should be placed fully on a flat surface. It is difficult to align the cover if the front of the computer is hanging
over the edge of a table.


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.
Figure 4. Computer Orientation View
Figure 5 shows your computer with its cover removed. Refer to this illustration to locate interior features and components discussed in this guide.
When you look inside your computer, note the direct current (DC) power cables coming from the power supply. These cables supply power to the
system board; to internal diskette drives, hard-disk drives, and tape drives; and to certain expansion cards that connect to external peripherals.
The flat ribbon cable in Figure 5 is typical of the interface cables for internal drives. An interface cable connects a drive to a connector on the
system board or on an expansion card.
The system board—the large printed circuit board at the bottom of the chassis—holds the computer's control circuitry and other electronic
components. Some hardware options are installed directly onto the system 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. Inside the Chassis
Jumpers
Jumpers are small blocks on a circuit board with two or more pins emerging from them. Plastic plugs containing a wire fit down over the pins. The
wire connects the pins and creates a circuit.
To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down onto the pin(s) indicated.


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.
Figure 6 shows the location and default settings of the jumper blocks on your system board. See Table 1 for the designations, default settings, and
functions of your system's jumpers.
Figure 6. System Board Jumpers
Table 1. System-Board Jumper Settings
System Board and Riser Board Labels
Table 2 lists the labels for connectors and sockets on your system board and riser board, and it gives a brief description of their functions.
NOTICE: Make sure your system is turned off before you change a jumper setting. Otherwise, damage to your system or
unpredictable results may occur.
Jumper
Setting
Description
PSWD
Password features are enabled.
Password features are disabled.
BIOS
Reserved (do not change).
BUS66M
Reserved (do not change).
266MHZ*
Reserved (do not change).
300MHZ*
Reserved (do not change).
333MHZ*
Reserved (do not change).
350MHZ*
Reserved (do not change).
400MHZ*
Reserved (do not change).
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.
jumpered
unjumpered

Table 2. System Board and Riser Board Connectors and Sockets
Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
Your Dell computer has a removable expansion-card cage, which greatly simplifies many installation procedures by allowing you to remove the
riser board and all installed expansion cards in a single step.
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage
Use the following procedure to remove the expansion-card cage.
1. Remove the computer cover as instructed in "Removing the Computer Cover."
2. Check any cables connected to expansion cards through the back-panel openings. Disconnect any cables that will not reach to where the
cage must be placed upon removal from the chassis.
3. Locate the securing lever (see Figure 7). Rotate the lever upward until it stops in an upright position.
Figure 7. Removing the Expansion-Card Cage
Connector or Socket
Description
AMC
ATI multimedia channel
BATTERY
Battery socket
CD_IN
CD-ROM audio interface connector
DIMM_x
DIMM socket
DSKT
Diskette/tape drive interface connector
ENET
NIC connector (optional)
FAN
Microprocessor fan connector
HDLED
Hard-disk drive LED connector (on riser board)
IDEn
EIDE interface connector
INTRUSION
Chassis intrusion switch connector
ISAn*
ISA expansion-card connector (on riser board)
KYBD
Keyboard connector
LINE-IN
Audio line-in jack
LINE-OUT
Audio line-out jack (amplified source)
MIC
Microphone jack
MONITOR
Video connector
MOUSE
Mouse connector
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
3.3-V power input connector
RISER
Riser board connector
SERIALn
Serial port connectors
SLOT1
Pentium II processor SEC cartridge connector
TAPI
Telephony connector
USB
USB connectors
VIDEO_UPGRADE
Video-memory upgrade socket
*
For information on ISA and PCI connectors, see "Expansion Cards."
NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in your online System User's Guide.
CAUTION: Before you remove the computer cover, see "Safety First —For You and Your Computer."

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. Rotate the securing lever downward until it is flush with the top of the chassis. Make sure that the riser board is fully seated in the RISER
connector on the system board.
3. Reconnect any cables you removed in step 2 of the previous procedure, "Removing the Expansion-Card Cage."
4. Replace the computer cover, and reconnect your computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets and turn them on.
Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board
To access some components on the system board, you may have to rotate the system power supply out of the way. Use the following procedure to
rotate the power supply.
1. Remove the computer cover as instructed in "Removing the Computer Cover."
2. Disconnect the AC power cable from the AC power receptacle on the back of the power supply (see Figure 8).
Figure 8. Rotating the Power Supply
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
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.
CAUTION: Before you remove the computer cover, see "Safety First —For You and Your Computer."

Back to Contents Page
Installing Drives:Dell™OptiPlex™GX1andGX1pMidsizeManagedPCSystems
Overview
Your Dell computer has five drive bays for installing the following types of drives (see Figure 1):
lThe externally accessible drive bays at the front of the computer consist of one 3.5-inch drive bay (dedicated to a 3.5-inch diskette drive) and
two 5.25-inch bays that can hold up to three half-height, 5.25-inch devices—typically tape drives or CD-ROM drives. Alternately, 3.5-inch
devices can be installed in the 5.25-inch bays using adapters available from Dell.
lThe two vertically positioned hard-disk drive bays can each hold a 3.5-inch enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) or small computer
system interface (SCSI) hard-disk drive. The bay on the right (as you face the front of the computer) can hold one 1-inch-high (or smaller)
drive, whereas the bay on the left accommodates a 1.6-inch-high (or smaller) drive.
The next two sections contain information that you will need in several of the installation procedures described later in the chapter. The remaining
sections cover each type of drive installation.
Figure 1. Drive Locations
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.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect all the AC power cables from their power sources.
2. Remove the computer cover as instructed in "Removing the Computer Cover."
3. Lay the computer cover upside down on a flat work surface, with the front of the cover facing toward you.
4. With your thumbs, press in each end of the insert until it snaps free of the cover (see Figure 2).
Figure 2. Removing the Front-Panel Insert for a 5.25-Inch Bay
Overview
Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive
Connecting Drives
Installing SCSI Devices
NOTE: In all of the following procedures, left and right refer to your left and right as you face the front of the computer.

CAUTION: Before you remove the computer cover, see "Safety First —For You and Your Computer."

To replace a front-panel insert for a 5.25-inch bay, work from inside the cover. Position the insert behind the bay opening, insert the two ring-tabs
(one on each end of the insert) over the posts on the inside of the opening, and firmly press both ends of the insert into place (see Figure 2).
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 3.5-inch bay, work from outside the cover. Place the insert in position, and press it into the opening.
Connecting Drives
When installing a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and an interface cable—to the back of the drive. Your drive's power input
connector (to which you connect the DC power cable) resembles the connector shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. DC Power Cable Connector
The drive's interface connector is a card-edge connector or a header connector, as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. Drive Interface Connectors
When attaching the interface cable to a drive, be sure to match the colored strip on the cable to pin 1 of the drive's interface connector. 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. When attaching an interface cable to the system board, be sure that the locking tabs snap into place, ensuring that the cable is firmly

attached to the connector on the system board.
Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the
other connector (see Figure 5). Keying ensures that the pin-1 wire in the cable (indicated by the colored strip along one edge of the cable) goes to
the pin-1 end of the connector.
The pin-1 end of a card-edge connector is usually identified by a notch cut about a quarter of an inch from the end of the connector, as shown in
Figure 5. A header connector is usually keyed by the omission of one of its pins (see Figure 5), with the corresponding hole filled in on the
connector cable.
The pin-1 end of a connector on a board or a card is usually indicated by a silk-screened "1" printed directly on the board or card.
Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
The 5.25-inch drive bays can accommodate any of the following types of drives:
lA diskette drive or tape drive that uses the diskette/tape drive interface on the system board
lA CD-ROM or tape drive that uses an EIDE interface on the system board
lA CD-ROM or tape drive that uses its own controller card
To install a drive in a 5.25-inch drive bay, follow these steps.
1. Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer system. Change any settings
necessary for your configuration.
If you are installing an EIDE CD-ROM or EIDE tape drive, configure the drive for the Cable Select setting.
2. Remove the computer cover as instructed in "Removing the Computer Cover."
3. Remove the drive bracket from the bay you want to use.
Squeeze the metal tabs that extend from each side of the drive bracket toward each other, and pull the bracket out of the bay (see Figure 6).
Figure 6. Removing a Drive
If a drive is already installed in the bay and you are replacing it, be sure to disconnect the DC power cable and interface cable from the back
of the drive before sliding the bracket out of the bay. To remove the old drive from the bracket, turn the drive/bracket assembly upside down
and unscrew the four screws that secure the drive to the bracket (see Figure 7).
NOTICE: When connecting an interface cable, do not reverse the interface cable (do not place the colored strip away from pin 1 of
the connector). Reversing the cable prevents the drive from operating and could damage the controller, the drive, or both.
NOTE: For information on configuring, connecting, and installing SCSI drives, see "Installing SCSI Devices."
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. Also, before you install an
expansion card, see "Safety First —For You and Your Computer."
NOTICE: When you unpack the drive, do not set it on a hard surface, which may damage the drive. Instead, set the drive on a
surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.
NOTE: If you are installing a non-EIDE tape drive, check the documentation for the drive to determine the jumper or switch
settings used to designate the drive as drive address DS4 (not DS2 or DS3 as may be indicated in the drive documentation).
Unless the drive is already set to drive 4, reconfigure its jumper or switch setting (see "Jumpers.")
NOTE: For easier access inside the chassis, you may want to rotate the power supply out of the way temporarily. To do so, see
"Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board."


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. To ensure proper installation, all screw holes should be aligned and the tabs on the front
of the bracket should be flush with the front of the drive (see Figure 7).
Figure 7. Attaching the Drive Bracket to the New Drive
To further ensure proper positioning of the drive in the chassis, insert and tighten all four screws in the order in which the holes are numbered
(the holes are marked "1" through "4").
5. Slide the new drive into the drive bay until it snaps securely into place (see Figure 8).
Make sure that both bracket tabs snap into place in the drive bay.
Figure 8. Inserting the New Drive Into the Drive Bay
6. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot.
See "Installing an Expansion Card."
7. Connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the back of the drive (see Figure 9).
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. For an EIDE tape drive or CD-ROM drive, connect the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector labeled "IDE2" on the
system board.
For a diskette drive or non-EIDE tape drive, connect the cable from the drive to the interface connector labeled "DSKT" on the system board.
For a drive that comes with its own controller card, connect the other end of the interface cable to the controller card.
Check all cable connections. Fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
10. If the 5.25-inch drive bay was previously empty, remove the front-panel insert from the computer cover.
See "Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts."
NOTICE: You must match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive's interface connector to avoid possible
damage to your system.


11. Replace the computer cover.
If the bezel on your drive is not flush with the bezel on your computer, remove the drive and adjust the position of the drive on the bracket,
making sure to insert and tighten the screws in the order marked. Replace the drive in the drive bay, and then replace the computer cover.
12. Reconnect your computer and peripherals to an electrical outlet, and turn them on.
13. Enter the System Setup program and update your system configuration information.
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.
For EIDE CD-ROM and tape drives, set the appropriate Drive option (0 or 1) under Drives: Secondary to Auto.
14. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that your system works correctly.
See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that
may occur. Use the following guidelines to determine which test to use:
lIf you installed a diskette drive, test it by running all of the subtests in the Diskette Drive(s) test group of the Dell Diagnostics.
lIf you installed a CD-ROM drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on loading device drivers and using the
drive. If it is an EIDE CD-ROM drive, test it by running all of the subtests in the IDE CD-ROM Drives test group of the Dell Diagnostics.
lIf you installed a tape drive, first verify that your diskette drive is still operating correctly by running all of the subtests in the Diskette
Drive(s) test group of the Dell Diagnostics. Then perform a tape backup and verification test with the drive as instructed in the tape-
drive software documentation that came with the tape drive.
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive
This section includes information on installing, partitioning, and formatting EIDE hard-disk drives. For instructions on installing, partitioning, and
formatting SCSI hard-disk drives, see "Installing SCSI Devices."
Up to two EIDE drives (one of which must be 1 inch high or less) can be installed in the hard-disk drive bracket to the left of the drive cage. The first
EIDE drive is installed in the 1-inch (right) drive bracket; a second drive is installed in the 1.6-inch bracket.
EIDE Drive Addressing
All EIDE devices should be configured for the Cable Select jumper position, which assigns master and slave status to devices by their position on
the interface cable. When two EIDE devices are connected to a single EIDE cable and are configured for the Cable Select jumper position, the
device attached to the last connector on the interface cable is the master, or boot, device (drive 0), and the device attached to the middle
connector on the interface cable is the slave device (drive 1). Refer to the drive documentation in your upgrade kit for information on setting
devices to the Cable Select jumper position.
With the two EIDE interface connectors on the system board, your system can support up to four EIDE devices. EIDE hard-disk drives should be
connected to the EIDE interface connector labeled "IDE1." (EIDE tape drives and CD-ROM drives should be connected to the EIDE interface
connector labeled "IDE2.")
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket
Install an EIDE hard-disk drive in the hard-disk drive bracket as follows:
1. If you are replacing a hard-disk drive that contains data you want to keep, be sure to make a backup of your files before you begin this
procedure.
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.

NOTE: Tape drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a tape drive, refer to
the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the tape drive software.
NOTE: If you want to install a second EIDE drive that is a different type from the first drive but you do not have the specifications for the
first drive, do one of the following:
lIf 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.)
lIf you did not purchase the drive from Dell, call the drive manufacturer.
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. Also, before you install an
expansion card, see "Safety First —For You and Your Computer."

2. Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer system. Change any settings
necessary for your configuration.
If you are installing an EIDE CD-ROM or EIDE tape drive, configure the drive for the Cable Select setting.
3. Remove the computer cover as instructed in "Removing the Computer Cover."
4. Remove the drive bracket from the chassis.
If a hard-disk drive is already installed in the drive bracket, disconnect the DC power cable and EIDE cable from the drive.
Remove the screw securing the hard-disk drive bracket to the chassis wall. Grasp the front part of the bracket that serves as a handle, and
rotate the bracket up toward the back of the computer until it disengages from the floor of the chassis (see Figure 10).
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. Insert and tighten the screws that came with your upgrade kit (see Figure 11).
If you are replacing a drive in the 1.6-inch slot, use the four screw holes in the side of the bracket. If you are replacing a drive in the 1-inch slot,
use the four screw holes in the bottom of the bracket.
7. Reinstall the hard-disk drive bracket in the chassis.
Hold the bracket by its handle, so that it stays at the proper tilt. Let it brush the side of the drive cage as you lower it into the chassis until the
two tabs at the bottom back of the bracket (see Figure 11) fit flush against the front of the rail that extends across the chassis floor and the
horizontal lip at the back fits over the rail (see Figure 12).
Rotate the bracket down into position, and reinstall the screw you removed in step 4.
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. Attaching Hard-Disk Drive Cables
NOTICE: When you unpack the drive, do not set it on a hard surface, which may damage the drive. Instead, set the drive on a
surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

NOTE: If you are installing a non-EIDE tape drive, check the documentation for the drive to determine the jumper or switch
settings used to designate the drive as drive address DS4 (not DS2 or DS3 as may be indicated in the drive documentation).
Unless the drive is already set to drive 4, reconfigure its jumper or switch setting (see "Jumpers.")
NOTICE: You must match the colored strip on the EIDE cable with pin 1 on the drive's interface connector to avoid possible
damage to your system.

NOTICE: You must match the colored strip on the EIDE cable with pin 1 on the system board IDE connector to avoid possible
damage to your system.
9. If it is not already connected, connect the other end of the EIDE cable to the IDE connector on the system board.
To locate the system board IDE connector, see "System Board Features."
10. Connect a DC power cable into the power input connector on the back of the drive (see Figure 12).
Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.
11. Replace the computer cover, and reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources.
12. Turn on the peripherals connected to the computer.
13. Start the computer system.
lTo boot the system from a diskette, insert a bootable diskette (such as an operating system installation or recovery diskette) into
diskette drive A, and turn on the computer.
lTo boot the system from a CD, enter the System Setup program and set the Boot Sequence to CD-ROM First. Insert a bootable CD
(such as an operating system installation CD or the Dell ResourceCD) into CD-ROM drive, and turn on the computer.
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. Run the Hard-Disk Drive(s) Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the new hard-disk drive is operating properly.
See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that
may occur.
17. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install the operating system on the hard-disk drive.
Refer to the documentation that came with the operating system.
Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard-Disk Drive
EIDE hard-disk drives must be physically formatted, partitioned, and logically formatted before they can be used to store data. Every hard-disk
drive from Dell is physically formatted before it is sent to you.
To partition and logically format your hard-disk drive, use the program(s) offered by your operating system.
NOTE: If the drive you just installed is the primary drive and no operating system is installed, you must start the computer using a
bootable diskette or CD.

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.

NOTE: On systems with hard-disk drives larger than 2 gigabytes (GB), create a primary partition of 2 GB and divide the remaining
capacity into partitions of 2 GB or less. For example, a system with a 2.5-GB hard-disk drive would have a primary partition of 2 GB
(drive C) and a second partition of 500 megabytes (MB) (drive D).
Hard-disk drives must be partitioned this way because MS-DOS®-based operating systems (including Microsoft®Windows NT®when
you use a file allocation table [FAT] 16 file system) do not support drive partitions larger than 2 GB.

For MS-DOS, use the fdisk and format commands to perform these procedures. The fdisk and format commands are described in the MS-DOS
reference documentation.
For OS/2, see the discussion on partitioning and logical formatting in the documentation that came with the operating system.
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. This cable can be
used to attach a variety of SCSI devices (hard-disk drives, tape drives, and so on). The SCSI host adapter configures the devices attached to it as
one subsystem, not as independent devices.
Although SCSI devices are installed essentially the same way as other devices, their configuration requirements are different.
SCSI Configuration Guidelines
For details on configuring your SCSI subsystem, refer to the documentation that came with your SCSI devices and/or your host adapter card. The
following subsections offer some general guidelines.
SCSI ID Numbers
Each device attached to a SCSI host adapter card, as well as the card itself, must have a unique SCSI ID number from 0 to 7. When SCSI devices
are shipped from Dell, the default SCSI ID numbers are assigned as follows:
lA SCSI host adapter card is configured as SCSI ID 7 (typically the default ID for a host adapter card).
lA SCSI tape drive or digital audio tape (DAT) drive is configured as SCSI ID 6 (typically the default ID number for a tape drive).
lA SCSI CD-ROM drive is configured as SCSI ID 5.
lSCSI hard-disk drives are usually configured as SCSI ID 0. (The drive used to boot your system should always be configured as SCSI ID 0.)
SCSI Cable and SCSI Termination
The type of cabling you receive with your SCSI device depends on the type of device you are installing.
lIf you are installing internal SCSI devices (such as CD-ROM, hard-disk, or tape drives), your system has the internal SCSI cables shown in
Figure 13. Narrow SCSI devices use a 50-pin cable; wide SCSI devices use a 68-pin SCSI cable. One end of each cable attaches to the
SCSI host adapter. The connectors on the other end of the cable attach to the internal SCSI devices.
lIf you are installing an external SCSI device, your system has a shielded external cable that connects to the external SCSI connector on the
SCSI host adapter card. It has a separate power cable to connect the SCSI device to an AC power source.
Before installing SCSI devices in your computer, you may need to configure the termination on your SCSI 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. Internal SCSI Cables
If you are installing only internal SCSI devices, verify that termination is enabled on the SCSI host adapter and disabled for all other internal SCSI
NOTICE: If you format your hard-disk drive under the OS/2 High Performance File System (HPFS), you cannot reformat the drive for
MS-DOS without losing all HPFS data. See your OS/2 documentation for details.
NOTICE: If you format your hard-disk drive under the Windows NT File System (NTFS), you cannot reformat the drive for MS-DOS
without losing all NTFS data. See your Windows NT documentation for details.
NOTE: There is no requirement that SCSI ID numbers be assigned sequentially or that devices be attached to the cable in order by ID
number.
NOTICE: Do not connect devices to all three connectors (internal narrow connector, internal wide connector, and external
connector) on a single SCSI host adapter card. Such a configuration is a violation of the SCSI specification. You can safely connect
devices to any two of these three connectors on a single SCSI host adapter card.

devices. If you are installing both internal and external SCSI devices, verify that termination is enabled on the external SCSI device and disabled for
the SCSI host adapter and all internal SCSI devices.
General Procedure for Installing SCSI Devices
Configure and install one or more SCSI devices in your computer as follows:
1. Determine which connector on the internal SCSI cable you will attach to each SCSI device.
See "SCSI Configuration Guidelines."
2. Unpack each SCSI device and prepare it for installation.
Configure the device for a SCSI ID number and, if necessary, enable or disable termination. For instructions, see the documentation that
came with the SCSI device and "SCSI Configuration 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.
lTo install an internal SCSI hard-disk drive, complete steps 3 through 7 of "Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in the Hard-Disk
Drive Bracket." Then continue with step 5 of this procedure.
lTo install a SCSI tape drive, CD-ROM drive, or DAT drive, complete steps 2 through 6 of "Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive
Bay." Then continue with step 5 of this procedure.
lTo install an external SCSI tape drive, continue with step 5 of this procedure.
6. If you are installing a new SCSI host adapter card, install it in an expansion slot now.
See "Installing an Expansion Card."
If a SCSI host adapter card is already installed, remove, reconfigure, and reinstall the card at this time. See the documentation that came
with the SCSI host adapter card, "Removing an Expansion Card," and "Installing an Expansion Card."
Connect the hard-disk drive access cable to the SCSI host adapter card and to the HDLED connector on the riser board (see "Riser-Board
Expansion-Card Connectors"). This cable carries a signal from the SCSI host adapter card to the hard-disk drive access indicator on the
computer's front panel whenever one of the SCSI hard-disk drives is accessed.
7. Attach a SCSI cable to each SCSI device.
For additional instructions on connecting SCSI devices, see "SCSI Cable and SCSI Termination."
If you are installing an internal SCSI device, firmly press the SCSI cable's header connector onto the 50-or 68-pin connector on the back of
the device.
The connectors on narrow SCSI cables are keyed for proper positioning. A raised area on the outside of the header connector fits into a
notch on the device connector. The connectors on wide SCSI cables are shaped so that they can be attached one way only.
If you are installing an external SCSI device, connect one end of the external SCSI cable to the SCSI bus connector on the back of the
device.
8. Attach the SCSI cable to the connector on the SCSI host adapter card.
lIf you are installing an internal SCSI device, connect the colored edge on the internal SCSI cable to the pin-1 end of the 50-pin
connector (for a narrow SCSI device) or the 68-pin connector (for a wide SCSI device) on the adapter card, and then press the cable
connector firmly onto the adapter card connector.
lIf you are installing an external SCSI device, connect the other end of the external SCSI cable to the external connector on the adapter
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. Also, before you install an
expansion card, see "Safety First —For You and Your Computer."
NOTICE: When you unpack the drive, do not set it on a hard surface, which may damage the drive. Instead, set the drive on a
surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

NOTICE: You must match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive's interface connector to avoid possible
damage to your system.
NOTICE: You must match the colored strip on the internal SCSI cable with pin 1 on the adapter card connector to avoid
possible damage to your system.

For additional instructions, see the documentation that came with the adapter card.
9. Connect the SCSI device(s) to power.
lIf you are installing an internal SCSI device, connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the SCSI device.
lIf you are installing an external SCSI device, connect the socket end of the power cable into the AC power receptacle on the back of
the SCSI device. Connect the other end of the power cable into a standard electrical wall outlet.
Check all other cable connections. Fold all internal cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan or cooling vents.
10. If you installed an externally accessible device, remove a front-panel insert for the drive bay.
See "Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts" for instructions.
11. Replace the computer cover, and reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources.
12. Turn on the peripherals connected to the computer.
13. Start the computer system.
¡To boot the system from a diskette, insert a bootable diskette (such as an operating system installation or recovery
diskette) into diskette drive A, and turn on the computer.
¡To boot the system from a CD, enter the System Setup program and set the Boot Sequence to CD-ROM First. Insert a
bootable CD (such as an operating system installation CD or the Dell ResourceCD) into CD-ROM drive, and turn on the
computer.
14. If necessary, enter the System Setup program and update the system configuration information.
If you installed a SCSI hard-disk drive, set the Drive Type option for the appropriate drive under Drives: Primary and Secondary to None.
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.
See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that
may occur.
To test a SCSI tape drive, refer to the documentation for the tape drive software to perform a tape drive backup and verification test.
17. If the device you just installed is the primary hard-disk drive, install the operating system on the hard-disk drive.
Refer to the documentation that came with the operating system.
Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
You may need to use different programs than those provided with the operating system to partition and format SCSI hard-disk drives. Refer to the
documentation that came with your SCSI software drivers for information on installing the appropriate drivers and preparing your SCSI hard-disk
drive for use.
Back to Contents Page
NOTE: If the device you just installed is the primary hard-disk drive and no operating system is installed, you must start the
computer using a bootable diskette or CD.

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.

NOTE: Tape drives attached to a SCSI host adapter card are not part of the system configuration information.
NOTE: On systems with hard-disk drives larger than 2 GB, create a primary partition of 2 GB and divide the remaining capacity into
partitions of 2 GB or less. For example, a system with a 2.5-GB hard-disk drive would have a primary partition of 2 GB (drive C) and a
second partition of 500 MB (drive D). Hard-disk drives must be partitioned this way because MS-DOS-based operating systems
(including Windows NT, when using a FAT16 file system) do not support drive partitions larger than 2 GB.

Back to Contents Page
Introduction:Dell™OptiPlex™GX1andGX1pMidsizeManagedPCSystems
Overview
Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p midsize Managed PC systems are high-speed, expandable personal computers designed around the Intel®
Pentium®II and Pentium III microprocessors. Each computer system uses a high-performance Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) design
that allows you to configure the computer system to your initial requirements and then add Dell-supported upgrades as necessary. These systems
also support the Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) bus for older expansion devices.
This section describes the major hardware and software features of your system, provides information about accessing the online documentation,
and tells you where to find help if you need it.
System Features
Your system offers the following features:
lAn Intel Pentium II or Pentium III microprocessor.
TheIntelPentiumIIandPentiumIIImicroprocessorsincludeMMX™technologydesignedtohandlecomplexmultimediaand
communications software. This microprocessor incorporates new instructions and data types as well as a technique called single instruction,
multiple data (SIMD) that allows the microprocessor to process multiple data elements in parallel, thereby improving overall system
performance.
lA keyboard command (<Ctrl><Alt><\>) that lets you switch between the microprocessor's rated speed and a slower compatibility speed.
lA secondary cache of 512 KB of static random-access memory (SRAM) included within the single-edge contact (SEC) cartridge, which also
contains the microprocessor.
lSystem memory that can be increased up to 768 megabytes (MB) by installing 32-, 64-, 128-, or 256-MB synchronous dynamic random-
access memory (SDRAM) dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) in the three DIMM sockets on the system board. The system also supports
both error checking and correction (ECC) and nonparity DIMMs. See "Adding Memory" for details.
lSelf-Monitoring and Analysis Reporting Technology II (SMART II) support, which warns you at system start-up if your hard-disk drive has
become unreliable. To take advantage of this technology, you must have a SMART II-compliant hard-disk drive in your computer. All hard-
disk drives shipped with OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p systems are SMART II-compliant.
lA basic input/output system (BIOS), which resides in flash memory and can be upgraded by diskette, or remotely over a network, if required.
lFull compliance with PCI specification 2.2.
lFull Plug and Play version 1.0a capability, which greatly simplifies the installation of expansion cards. Plug and Play support included in the
system BIOS allows you to install Plug and Play expansion cards without setting jumpers or switches or performing other configuration tasks.
The ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) allows you to configure existing non-Plug and Play ISA expansion cards for conflict-free operation. Also,
because the system BIOS is stored in flash memory, it can be updated to support future enhancements to the Plug and Play standard.
lWakeup On LAN capability, which, when enabled in the System Setup program, allows the system to be powered up from a server
management console. Wakeup On LAN capability also allows remote computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates,
and asset tracking after hours and on weekends when network traffic is at a minimum. For more information, refer to "Using the System
Setup Program."
lUniversal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which can simplify connecting peripheral devices such as mice, printers, and computer speakers. The
USB connectors on your computer's back panel, which are enabled by default, provide a single connection point for multiple USB-compliant
devices. USB-compliant devices can also be connected and disconnected while the system is running.
lA modular computer chassis with a minimum number of screws for easy disassembly and improved serviceability.
Hardware Features
The system board includes the following integrated features:
lTwo riser board options, each with five expansion slots. The active option includes three 32-bit PCI expansion slots and two PCI (32-bit)/ISA
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
NOTE: This keyboard command is not available under the Microsoft®Windows NT®and IBM®OS/2®operating systems.

(16-bit) expansion slots; the passive option includes two PCI expansion slots, two ISA expansion slots, and one shared PCI/ISA expansion
slot.
lA 64-bit accelerated graphics port (AGP) video subsystem, which includes the ATI 3D Rage Pro super video graphics array (SVGA) video
controller. On the Dell OptiPlex GX1, this video subsystem contains 4 MB (upgradable to 8 MB) of synchronous graphics random-access
memory(SGRAM)videomemory;theDellOptiPlexGX1pcomeswith8MBofSGRAMvideomemory.Maximumresolutionsare1600×
1200with65,536colorsnoninterlacedand1280×1024and1024×768withtrue-colorsnoninterlaced.In800×600and640×480
resolutions, 16.7 million colors are available for true-color graphics using a 32-bits per pixel (bpp) format. True-color provides higher
performance, but uses more graphics memory. Table 1 lists the video memory requirements for the Microsoft Windows®95, Windows 98,
and Windows NT 4.0 operating systems.
Table 1. Video Memory Requirements
2X AGP provides a dedicated bus from the video subsystem to the system chip set. AGP-based video subsystems have two significant
performance advantages over PCI-based video subsystems:
- The AGP bus reduces bandwidth requirements of the PCI bus, improving overall system performance.
- The AGP bus allows a 3D video subsystem to execute directly from main memory.
lA diskette/tape drive interface, which supports a 3.5-inch diskette drive and, optionally, a second diskette drive or tape drive.
lEnhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) support. The primary and secondary interface are both located on the PCI bus to provide
faster data throughput. Each interface supports high-capacity EIDE drives, as well as devices such as ATA 33 hard-disk drives, EIDE CD-
ROM drives, and EIDE tape drives.
lTwo high-performance serial ports and one bidirectional parallel port for connecting external devices. The parallel port is fully Enhanced
Capabilities Port (ECP)-compliant.
lA Personal System/2 (PS/2)-style keyboard port and a PS/2-compatible mouse port.
lAn optional integrated, 10/100-megabit-per-second (Mbps) 3Com®PCI 3C905B-TX Ethernet network interface controller (NIC). The NIC is
configured using software on the Dell ResourceCD.
lA 16-bit, integrated Plug and Play Crystal CS4236B audio controller that provides all the sound functions of the Sound Blaster Pro expansion
card. For information, see your online System User's Guide.
Software Features
The following software is included with your Dell computer system:
lSystem utilities that safeguard your system and enhance the operation of its features. More information is available on the Dell
ResourceCD.
lVideo drivers for displaying many popular application programs in high-resolution modes. More information is available on the Dell
ResourceCD.
lAudio drivers for enabling the sound functions on the expansion sound card. More information is available on the Dell ResourceCD.
lBus-mastering EIDE drivers to improve performance by off-loading certain functions from the microprocessor during multithreaded operation
(when several applications are running simultaneously). More information is available on the Dell ResourceCD.
lThe System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing the system configuration information for your system. For more information on
this program, see "Using the System Setup Program."
lEnhanced security features (a setup password, a system password, a system-password lock option, a 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."
lAdvanced power management options that can reduce the energy consumption of your system. For more information, see "Using the
System Setup Program."
lThe ICU, which tells you how to configure ISA expansion cards manually. After resources have been assigned to these cards, the system
BIOS can assign resources to PCI and Plug and Play expansion cards for a conflict-free configuration. For more information, see "Using the
ISA Configuration Utility"
lDell Diagnostics for evaluating the computer's components and devices. For information on using the diagnostics, see the chapter titled
"Running the Dell Diagnostics" in the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide.
lNetwork device drivers for several network operating systems. More information is available on the Dell ResourceCD.
lDesktop Management Interface (DMI) support, which enables the management of your computer system's software and hardware. DMI
defines the software, interfaces, and data files that enable your system to determine and report information about system components.
Manageability Features
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

Your Dell OptiPlex GX1 or GX1p Managed PC system incorporates many hardware and software features to improve the manageability of the
system. Installed features include:
lDell OpenManage program
lPreboot eXecution Environment (PXE)
lWakeup On LAN
lAuto Power On
lTemperature monitoring
lSecurity features
Dell OpenManage Program
The Dell OpenManage program is the Dell software-management application interface for DMI. It allows you to manage system-level information,
such as system configuration information and management information format (MIF) database values (see Figure 1).
Figure 1. Dell OpenManage Program
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.
Fault Management
Fault management features of Dell OpenManage include the following:
lAlerts to warn you about events generated by SMART drives on a local or remote system and about thermal errors
lAn event log that stores events in a text file and reports information about the event under the following options: System Name, Component
Name, Date and Time, Event Type, Event Severity, Event Class, Event System
Configuration Management
Configuration management features of Dell OpenManage include the following:
lWakeup On LAN support, which allows network administrators to remotely turn on Managed PC systems with Wakeup On LAN capability in
a Dell DMI network.
lA 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.
lSupport 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.
lA Monitor component for systems running Windows 95 and having a display data channel (DDC)-compliant video subsystem and monitor.
lAutomated 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. Dell OpenManage
creates a text file for the group(s) and saves it to a user-defined directory.
lSupport for the application program used to create user-definable attributes (UDAs).
Asset Management
Asset management features of Dell OpenManage include the following:
lSupport that enables network administrators to remotely view, enter, and modify an asset tag for a remote system in a Dell DMI network
lAutomated and manual mapping of one or more groups to a user-defined directory
Security Management