Document Outline

• Dell OptiPlex G1 Mini Tower Managed PC Systems
• Safety Instructions
  • When Using Your Computer System
  • Ergonomic Computing Habits
  • When Working Inside Your Computer
  • Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
• Preface
  • About This Guide
  • Warranty and Return Policy Information
  • Other Documents You May Need
  • Notational Conventions
    • Warnings, Cautions, Notes
    • Typographical Conventions
• Contents
• Introduction
  • System Features
    • Hardware Features
    • Software Features
    • Manageability Features
      • Dell OpenManage Program
      • PXE
      • Wakeup On LAN
      • Auto Power On
    • Security Features
      • Chassis Intrusion
      • Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
      • Passwords
  • Using the Power Switch
  • Energy Star Compliance
  • Important Note for Windows 95 Users
  • Intel PIIX4e INF Update Installer for Windows95
  • Accessing Online Documentation
  • Getting Help
• Using the System Setup Program
  • Entering the System Setup Program
  • System Setup Screen
  • Using the System Setup Program
  • System Setup Categories
    • System Time
    • System Date
    • Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B
    • Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n
      • EIDE Devices
      • If You Have a Problem
    • Hard-Disk Drive Sequence
    • Boot Sequence
      • Diskette Drive A:
      • Hard Disk Drive
      • IDE CD-ROM Reader
      • Onboard NIC
    • System Memory
    • Video Memory
    • Reserved Memory
    • CPU Speed
    • Integrated Devices
      • Network Interface Controller
      • Mouse Port
      • Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2
      • Parallel Port
      • Parallel Port Mode
      • IDE Drive Interface
      • Diskette Interface
      • PC Speaker
      • Video DAC Snoop
    • System Security
      • System Password
      • Password Status
      • Setup Password
      • Chassis Intrusion
    • Keyboard NumLock
    • Report Keyboard Errors
    • Auto Power On
    • Wakeup On LAN
    • Power Management
      • Saving Monitor Power
      • Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power
    • Asset Tag
    • System Data Categories
  • Using the System Password Feature
    • Assigning a System Password
    • Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
    • Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
  • Using the Setup Password Feature
    • Assigning a Setup Password
    • Operating With a Setup Password Enabled
    • Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
  • Disabling a Forgotten Password
  • Responding to Error Messages
• Using the ISA Configuration Utility
  • Quick Start
  • About the ICU
    • ICU Database
  • When to Run the ICU
  • Preparing to Use the ICU
    • Backing Up the ICU Diskette
  • Starting the ICU
    • Accessing Help
    • Making Selections in the ICU
  • Adding a Listed Card
  • Adding an Unlisted Card
  • Modifying a Card
  • Removing a Card
  • Viewing Resources
  • Saving the System Configuration
  • Exiting From the ICU
  • Locking and Unlocking Cards
    • Locking and Unlocking All Resources
    • Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources
• Using Integrated Devices
  • Video Controller
  • NIC
    • Network Cable Requirements
    • Configuring the NIC
      • Windows NT 4.0 NIC
      • Windows NT 3.5x NIC
      • Windows 95 NIC
      • Windows for Workgroups NIC
      • MS-DOS NIC
• Working Inside Your Computer
  • Before You Begin
    • Safety First—For You and Your Computer
    • Unpacking Your Hardware Option
  • Removing the Computer Cover
  • Replacing the Computer Cover
  • Inside Your Computer
    • Jumpers
    • Switches
    • System Board and Riser Board Labels
  • Removing and Replacing the Expansion- Card Cage
    • Removing the Expansion-Card Cage
    • Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
  • Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board
• Installing System Board Options
  • Expansion Cards
    • Expansion Slots
    • Installing an Expansion Card
    • Removing an Expansion Card
  • Adding Memory
    • Performing a Memory Upgrade
      • Installing a DIMM
      • Removing a DIMM
  • Adding Video Memory
  • Upgrading the Microprocessor
  • Replacing the System Battery
• Installing Drives
  • Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel
  • Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
  • Connecting Drives
  • Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
  • Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive
    • EIDE Drive Addressing
      • Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket
    • Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard- Disk Drive
• Technical Specifications
• ISA Configuration Utility Messages
  • ICU Error Messages
  • Configuration Manager Messages
• Regulatory Notices
  • FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
    • Class A
    • Class B
  • IC Notice (Canada Only)
  • EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
  • CE Notice
  • VCCI Notices (Japan Only)
    • Class A ITE
    • Class B ITE
  • Korean Regulatory Notice
    • Class A Device
    • Class B Device
  • Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
  • Wymagania Polskiego Centrum BadaÒ i Certyfikacji
  • Pozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeÒstwa
  • NOM 024 Information (Mexico Only)
  • Información para NOM 024 (únicamente para México)
  • BCIQ Notice for Taiwan Only
• Warranties and Return Policy
  • Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only)
    • Coverage During Year One
    • Coverage During Years Two and Three
    • General
  • “Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)
• Index