Dell OptiPlex GXi, Reference And Installation Manual

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Preface
A
bout This Guide
This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell Opti-
Plex GX
i midsize computer system. It can be used by
both first-time and experienced computer users who want
to learn about the features and operation of the systems or
who want to upgrade their computers. The chapters and
appendixes are summarized as follows:
•
Everyone should read Chapter 1, “Introduction,” for
an overview of the system features, instructions on
how to access the online
System User’s Guide , and
information on where to get help if you need it.
•
Everyone should read the first several sections of
Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program,” to
familiarize themselves with this important program.
Only users who want to make configuration changes
to their system or who want to use the password fea-
tures need to read the rest of Chapter 2.
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Users who add or remove an Industry-Standard
Architecture (ISA) expansion card should read
Chapter 3, “Using the ISA Configuration Utility.”
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Users who want to change the default configuration
of the system’s integrated video and audio control-
lers or who want to connect their system to a
network should read Chapter 4, “Using Integrated
Devices.” This chapter describes the configuration
software provided for the integrated video and audio
controllers and provides information on connecting
the system to a network, configuring the network
interface controller (NIC), and installing drivers for
the NIC.
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Chapter 5, “Working Inside Your Computer,”
Chapter 6, “Installing System Board Options,” and
Chapter 7, “Installing Drives,” are intended for users
who want to install or remove options inside the
computer, such as dual in-line memory modules
(DIMMs), expansion cards, or drives.
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Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” is intended
primarily as reference material for users interested in
learning more about the details of the system.
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Appendix B, “ISA Configuration Utility Messages,”
describes error messages generated by the ISA Con-
figuration Utility (ICU), possible causes, and
corrective actions.
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Appendix C, “Regulatory Notices,” is for users who
are interested in which regulatory agencies have
tested and approved the Dell OptiPlex GX
i midsize
systems.
•
Appendix D, “Warranties and Return Policy,”
describes the warranty for your Dell system and the
“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy.
W
arranty and Return Policy
Information
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. For information about the Dell
warranty for your system, see Appendix D, “Warranties
and Return Policy.”