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Dell Optiplex gn+ Service Manual (139 pages)
mini tower computer
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 8.28 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 System Overview
13
System Features
14
Figure 1-1. Computer Orientation
15
Figure 1-2. Front-Panel Features
16
Figure 1-3. Internal View of the Low-Profile Computer
17
Figure 1-4. Internal View of the Midsize Computer
18
Advanced Expansion Subsystem
19
Figure 1-5. Internal View of the Mini Tower Computer
19
Figure 1-6. Riser Board for the Low-Profile Computers
20
Figure 1-7. EM Riser Board for the Low-Profile Computers
20
Low-Profile Computer's Expansion-Card Slots
20
Midsize Computer's Expansion-Card Slots
20
Figure 1-8. Riser Board for the Midsize Computers
21
Figure 1-9. EM Riser Board for the Midsize Computers
21
Mini Tower Computer's Expansion-Card Slots
21
Figure 1-10. Riser Board for the Mini Tower Computers
22
Figure 1-11. EM Riser Board for the Mini Tower Computers
22
Low-Profile Computers
23
Midsize Computers
23
Mini Tower Computers
23
Hard-Disk Drive Options
22
Built-In Video Controller
23
Enhanced Dual-Interface EIDE Subsystem
23
Figure 1-12. NIC Connector on I/O Panel
24
Floor Stand
24
Optional NIC
24
Computer Service
25
Computer Power Supply
25
Table 1-1. DC Voltage Ranges
25
Figure 1-13. DC Power Connector P1
26
Figure 1-14. DC Power Connectors P2 (Midsize and Mini Tower)
26
P3, P4, P5, P6, and P9
26
Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors
26
DC Power Distribution
27
Figure 1-15. DC Power Connectors P2 (Low-Profile) and P7
27
Figure 1-16. DC Power Cables for the Low-Profile Computers
27
Figure 1-17. DC Power Distribution for the Low-Profile Computers
28
Figure 1-18. DC Power Cables for the Midsize
29
Figure 1-19. DC Power Distribution for the Midsize Computers
30
Figure 1-20. DC Power Distribution for the Mini Tower Computers
31
System Board
32
Figure 1-21. System Board Components
32
Figure 1-22. System Board Jumpers
33
Main Memory
33
System Board Jumpers
33
Table 1-2. System-Board Jumper Descriptions
34
Interrupt Assignments
35
Table 1-3. Interrupt Assignments
35
DMA Channel Assignments
36
Table 1-4. DREQ Line Assignments
36
Technical Specifications
37
Table 1-5. Technical Specifications
37
Chapter 2 Basic Troubleshooting
43
Initial User Contact
43
External Visual Inspection
44
Observing the Boot Routine
45
Internal Visual Inspection
46
Eliminating Resource Conflicts
47
Running the Dell Diagnostics
48
Getting Help
48
Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages
49
POST Beep Codes
49
Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
50
System Error Messages
52
Table 3-2. System Error Messages
53
Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Low-Profile Chassis
59
Recommended Tools
59
Precautionary Measures
60
Floor Stand
61
Figure 4-1. Optional Floor Stand Removal
61
Computer Cover
62
Figure 4-2. Computer Cover Removal
62
Figure 4-3. Padlock
62
Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
63
Figure 4-4. Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal
63
Front-Panel Inserts
64
Figure 4-5. 5.25-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
64
Figure 4-6. 3.5-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
65
Control Panel
66
Figure 4-7. Control Panel Removal
66
Drives
67
Figure 4-8. Drive Hardware
67
3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Assembly
68
Figure 4-9. 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Removal
68
5.25-Inch Drive Assembly
69
Figure 4-11. Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal
70
Hard-Disk Drive Assembly
70
System Power Supply
71
Figure 4-12. System Power-Supply Removal
71
System Board Components
72
Figure 4-13. System Board Components
72
Expansion Cards
73
Expansion-Card Cage
73
Figure 4-14. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
73
Expansion Card
74
Figure 4-15. Expansion-Card Removal
74
Riser Board
75
Figure 4-16. Riser Board Removal
75
Dimms
76
Figure 4-17. DIMM Removal
76
Figure 4-18. DIMM Installation
76
Figure 4-19. Microprocessor Securing-Clip Removal
77
Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly
77
Figure 4-20. Microprocessor Removal
78
Figure 4-21. System Battery Removal
79
System Battery
79
System Board
80
Figure 4-22. System Board Removal
80
Chapter 5 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Midsize Chassis
81
Recommended Tools
81
Precautionary Measures
82
Floor Stand
83
Figure 5-1. Floor Stand Removal
83
Computer Cover
84
Figure 5-2. Computer Cover Removal
84
Figure 5-3. Padlock
84
Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
85
Figure 5-4. Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal
85
Front-Panel Inserts
86
Figure 5-5. 5.25-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
86
Figure 5-6. 3.5-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
87
Control Panel
88
Figure 5-7. Control Panel Removal
88
Drives
89
Figure 5-8. Drive Hardware
89
3.5-Inch Drive Assembly
90
Figure 5-9. 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Removal
90
Figure 5-10. 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly Removal
91
Figure 5-11. 5.25-Inch Drive Removal
91
Figure 5-12. Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Removal
92
Hard-Disk Drive Bracket
92
Figure 5-13. Hard-Disk Drive Removal
93
Hard-Disk Drive
93
System Power Supply
94
Figure 5-14. System Power-Supply Removal
94
System Board Components
95
Figure 5-15. System Board Components
95
Expansion Cards
96
Expansion-Card Cage
96
Figure 5-16. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
96
Expansion Card
97
Figure 5-17. Expansion-Card Removal
97
Riser Board
98
Figure 5-18. Riser Board Removal
98
Dimms
99
Figure 5-19. DIMM Removal
99
Figure 5-20. DIMM Installation
99
Figure 5-21. Microprocessor Securing-Clip Removal
100
Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly
100
Figure 5-22. Microprocessor Removal
101
Figure 5-23. System Battery Removal
102
System Battery
102
System Board
103
Figure 5-24. System Board Removal
103
Chapter 6 Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis
105
Recommended Tools
105
Precautionary Measures
106
Computer Cover
107
Figure 6-1. Computer Cover Removal
107
Figure 6-2. Padlock
107
Front Bezel
108
Figure 6-3. Front-Bezel Removal
108
Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
109
Figure 6-4. Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal
109
Front-Panel Inserts
110
Figure 6-5. 5.25-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
110
Figure 6-6. 3.5-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
111
Control Panel
112
Figure 6-7. Control Panel Removal
112
Drives
113
Figure 6-8. Drive Hardware
113
3.5-Inch Drive Assembly
114
Figure 6-9. 3.5-Inch Drive Assembly Removal
114
Figure 6-10. 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Removal
115
Figure 6-11. 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly Removal
115
Figure 6-12. 5.25-Inch Drive Removal
116
Figure 6-13. Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Removal
117
Hard-Disk Drive Bracket
117
Figure 6-14. Hard-Disk Drive Removal
118
Hard-Disk Drive
118
System Power Supply
119
Figure 6-15. System Power-Supply Removal
119
System Board Components
120
Figure 6-16. System Board Components
120
Expansion Cards
121
Expansion-Card Cage
121
Figure 6-17. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
121
Expansion Card
122
Figure 6-18. Expansion-Card Removal
122
Riser Board
123
Figure 6-19. Riser Board Removal
123
Dimms
124
Figure 6-20. DIMM Removal
124
Figure 6-21. DIMM Installation
124
Figure 6-22. Microprocessor Securing-Clip Removal
125
Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly
125
Figure 6-23. Microprocessor Removal
126
Figure 6-24. System Battery Removal
127
System Battery
127
System Board
128
Figure 6-25. System Board Removal
128
Appendix A System Setup Program
129
System Setup Screens
130
Table A-1. System Setup Categories
131
Figure A-2. Device List Screen
134
Index
135
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Dell Optiplex gn+ Reference And Installation Manual (126 pages)
low-profile computer system
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 3.36 MB
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions
3
Typographical Conventions
8
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1 Introduction
19
System Features
19
Using the Power Switch
22
Using the Optional Floor Stand
22
Figure 1-1. Dell Inspector Program
22
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
23
Figure 1-2. Attaching the Optional Floor Stand
23
Figure 1-3. Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
23
Energy Star Compliance
24
Important Notes to Windows 95 Users
24
Reinstalling Windows 95
24
Figure 1-4. Energy Star Emblem
24
Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer for Windows 95
25
Accessing Online Documentation
25
Getting Help
25
Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program
27
Entering the System Setup Program
27
System Setup Screens
27
Using the System Setup Program
28
Table 2-1. System-Setup Navigation Keys
28
Figure 2-1. System Setup Screens
29
System Setup Categories
30
Time
30
Date
30
Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B
30
Drives: Primary and Secondary
30
EIDE Devices
31
If You Have a Problem
31
Reserved Memory
31
CPU Speed
32
Num Lock
32
Keyboard Errors
32
System Password
32
Password Status
32
Boot Sequence
33
Diskette First
33
Hard Disk Only
33
CD-ROM First
33
Device List
33
Table 2-2. Device-List Screen Navigation Keys
33
Figure 2-2. Sample Device List Screen
34
Setup Password
35
Auto Power on
35
Power Management
35
Saving Monitor Power
35
Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power
36
Wakeup on LAN
36
Nic
36
Mouse
36
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2
36
Table 2-3. Power Time-Out Periods
36
Parallel Port
37
Parallel Mode
37
IDE Hard Disk
37
Diskette
37
Speaker
37
System Data Categories
38
Using the System Password Feature
38
Assigning a System Password
38
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
39
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
40
Using the Setup Password Feature
40
Assigning a Setup Password
40
Operating with a Setup Password Enabled
41
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
41
Disabling a Forgotten Password
41
Responding to Error Messages
42
Chapter 3 Using the ISA Configuration Utility
43
Quick Start
43
About the ICU
44
ICU Database
44
When to Run the ICU
44
Preparing to Use the ICU
45
Backing up the ICU Diskette
45
Starting the ICU
45
Accessing Help
45
Making Selections in the ICU
45
Adding a Listed Card
46
Figure 3-1. ICU Window
46
Figure 3-2. Add Network Card Dialog Box
46
Table 3-1. ICU Keys
46
Figure 3-3. Card Configuration Dialog Box
47
Figure 3-4. Configuration Settings Dialog Box
47
Figure 3-5. Configuration Choice List Box
47
Figure 3-6. Options Button
47
Adding an Unlisted Card
48
Figure 3-7. Specify Interrupt Dialog Box
48
Figure 3-8. Specify Interrupt List Box
48
Modifying a Card
49
Figure 3-9. Specify I/O Port Dialog Box
49
Removing a Card
50
Viewing Resources
50
Saving the System Configuration
51
Exiting from the ICU
51
Locking and Unlocking Cards
51
Locking and Unlocking All Resources
51
Figure 3-10. System Resource Usage Dialog Box
51
Figure 3-11. Card Resource Usage Dialog Box
51
Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources
52
Chapter 4 Using Integrated Devices
53
Video Controller
53
Network Interface Controller
53
Network Cable Requirements
54
Configuring the NIC
54
Windows NT 4.0 NIC Driver
54
Figure 4-1. I/O Ports and Connectors
54
Windows NT 3.5X NIC Driver
55
Windows for Workgroups NIC Driver
56
Windows 95 NIC Driver
56
MS-DOS NIC Driver
58
Chapter 5 Working Inside Your Computer
59
Before You Begin
59
Safety First-For You and Your Computer
59
Unpacking Your Hardware Option
60
Removing the Computer Cover
60
Replacing the Computer Cover
60
Figure 5-1. Padlock Installed
60
Figure 5-2. Removing the Computer Cover
60
Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
61
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage
61
Figure 5-3. Replacing the Computer Cover
61
Figure 5-4. Removing the Expansion-Card Cage
61
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
62
Inside Your Computer
62
Jumpers
62
Figure 5-5. Computer Orientation View
62
Figure 5-6. Inside the Chassis
63
Figure 5-7. System Board Jumpers
64
Table 5-1. System-Board Jumper Settings
65
System Board Labels
66
Table 5-2. System Board and Riser Board Connectors and Sockets
66
Chapter 6 Installing System Board Options
67
Figure 6-1. System Board Features
67
Expansion Cards
68
Expansion Slots
68
Installing an Expansion Card
68
Figure 6-2. Expansion Cards
68
Figure 6-3. Riser-Board Expansion-Card Connectors
68
Figure 6-4. Removing the Filler Bracket
69
Figure 6-5. Installing an Expansion Card
69
Removing an Expansion Card
70
Adding Memory
70
Figure 6-6. Dimms and DIMM Sockets
70
Performing a Memory Upgrade
71
Table 6-1. Sample DIMM Configuration Options
71
Installing a DIMM
72
Removing a DIMM
72
Upgrading the Microprocessor
72
Figure 6-7. Installing a DIMM
72
Figure 6-8. Removing a DIMM
72
Figure 6-9. Microprocessor Heat Sink
73
Figure 6-10. Removing the Microprocessor
73
Figure 6-11. Pin-1 Identification
74
Figure 6-12. Installing the Microprocessor Chip
74
Replacing the System Battery
75
Figure 6-13. Installing the Heat Sink
75
Figure 6-14. System Battery and Battery Socket
76
Chapter 7 Installing Drives
79
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
79
Figure 7-1. Drive Locations
79
EIDE Drive Addressing
80
Figure 7-2. Removing the Front-Panel Insert for the 5.25-Inch Bay
80
Figure 7-3. Removing the Front-Panel Insert for the 3.5-Inch Bay
80
Connecting Drives
81
Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
81
Figure 7-4. DC Power Cable Connector
81
Figure 7-5. Drive Interface Connectors
81
Figure 7-6. Removing the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive/Bracket Assembly
82
Figure 7-7. Removing the 5.25-Inch Drive Bracket
82
Figure 7-8. Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bracket
83
Figure 7-9. Inserting the Drive Bracket into the Drive Bay
83
Figure 7-10. Attaching Cables to a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
84
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive
85
Figure 7-11. Removing the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket
85
Figure 7-12. Securing the Hard-Disk Drive to the Bracket
86
Figure 7-13. Attaching Hard-Disk Drive Cables
86
Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard-Disk Drive
87
Table A-1. Technical Specifications
89
Appendix A
93
Technical Specifications
93
Appendix B ISA Configuration Utility Messages
95
ICU Error Messages
95
Table B-1. Configuration Utility Messages
95
Configuration Manager Messages
99
Table B-2. Configuration Manager Messages
100
Appendix C Regulatory Notices
103
FCC Notices (U.S. Only
103
Class a
103
Class B
104
IC Notice (Canada Only
104
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only
105
CE Notice
105
VCCI Notices (Japan Only
105
Class a ITE
106
Class B ITE
106
Korean Regulatory Notice
106
Class a Device
106
Class B Device
106
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
106
NOM 024 Information (Mexico Only
107
Información para NOM 024 (Únicamente para México)
108
Appendix D Warranties and Return Policy
109
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only
109
Coverage During Year One
109
Coverage During Years Two and Three
110
General
110
Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only
110
Index
113
Dell Optiplex gn+ Service Manual (137 pages)
Dell Personal Computer User Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 5.72 MB
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