Dell OptiPlex? GX620 manual Drives One serial ATA controller supporting one device

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Drives

one serial ATA controller supporting one device

 

 

Expansion Bus

 

 

 

Bus type

SATA 1.0a and 2.0;

 

USB 2.0

Bus speed

SATA: 1.5 and 3.0 Gbps;

 

USB: 480 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Drives

 

 

 

Externally accessible

one D-module bay for a CD/DVD drive, second hard

 

drive, or floppy drive

 

 

Internally accessible

one bay for a 1-inch-high hard drive

 

 

 

 

Connectors

 

 

 

External connectors:

 

 

 

Serial

9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible

 

 

Parallel

25-hole connector (bidirectional)

 

 

Video

28-hole DVI connector

 

 

Network adapter

RJ45 connector

USB

two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0–

 

compliant connectors

 

 

Audio

two back-panel connectors for line-in and line-out,

 

and two front-panel connectors for headphones and

 

microphone

System board connectors:

 

 

 

Serial ATA

7-pin connector

 

 

Fan

two 5-pin connectors

 

 

 

 

Key Combinations

 

 

 

<Ctrl><Alt><Del>

in Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up the Windows

 

Security window; in MS-DOS® mode, restarts

 

(reboots) the computer

<F2> or <Ctrl><Alt><Enter>

starts embedded system setup (during system start-

 

up only)

 

 

<Ctrl><Alt><b>

automatically starts the computer from the network

 

environment specified by the remote boot

 

environment (PXE) rather than from one of the

 

devices in the system setup Boot Sequence option

 

(during start-up only)

<F12> or <Ctrl><Alt><F8>

displays a boot device menu that allows the user to

 

enter a device for a single boot (during system start-

 

up only) as well as options to run hard-drive and

 

system diagnostics

 

 

 

 

Controls and Lights

 

 

 

Power control

push button

 

 

Power light

green light — Blinking green indicates a sleep mode;

 

solid green indicates the power-on state.

 

amber light — Blinking amber indicates a problem

 

with an installed device; solid amber indicates an

 

internal power problem (see "Power Problems").

 

 

Power supply status light

green light — solid green indicates the power

 

adapter is connected to an AC outlet and the

 

computer.

 

amber light — solid amber indicates the power

 

adapter is connected to an AC outlet but not the

 

computer.

 

 

Hard-drive access light

green

 

 

Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter)

green light for 10-Mb operation; orange light for 100-

 

Mb operation; yellow light for a 1000-Mb (1-Gb)

 

operation

 

 

Activity light (on integrated network adapter)

yellow blinking light

 

 

 

 

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Contents Dell OptiPlex GX620 Systems Users Guide Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology ControlManageability Password Protection SecurityOption Settings Assigning a System PasswordTyping Your System Password If Password Status is set to LockedAdministrator Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System PasswordAssigning an Administrator Password Deleting or Changing an Existing Administrator PasswordSystem Setup Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New PasswordEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options SystemVideo Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootBooting to a USB Device Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsMemory Key Floppy DriveClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Jumper Setting DescriptionPower Management Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XPHyper-Threading Click Hardware and click Device ManagerBack to Contents Battery Replacing the BatteryReplace the computer cover Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerPage Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchMini Tower Computer Desktop Computer Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Small Form Factor Computer Ultra Small Form Factor ComputerResetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorMouse CDs and DVDsBack to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Desktop Computer Abbreviations and AcronymsModel Dcne August 2006 N8071 Rev. A02 Finding Information Find It HereSupport.dell.com Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Click Users and system guides and click Users guidesBack to Contents Online Services Getting HelpTechnical Assistance Ftp.dell.comProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support ServiceBefore You Call Contacting DellArgentina Buenos Aires ArubaAustralia Sydney 0011Cayman Islands Chile SantiagoChina Xiamen ColombiaWebsite support.euro.dell.com Home and Small Business France Paris MontpellierCorporate Germany LangenIreland Cherrywood JamaicaWebsite support.jp.dell.com Japan KawasakiLuxembourg MacaoWebsite support.ap.dell.com Malaysia Penang MexicoPoland Warsaw Portugal Website support.euro.dell.comPuerto Rico St. Kitts and NevisSwitzerland Geneva Website support.ap.dell.com TaiwanWebsite support.ap.dell.com Thailand Trinidad/TobagoVirgin Islands VenezuelaGlossary Page Device driver See driver Docking device See APRPage Page Key combination Page NIC See network adapter Processor Page Video resolution See resolution System tray See notification areaBack to Contents Memory DDR2 Memory OverviewAddressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Removing MemoryReplacing/Adding Additional Memory Replace the computer cover Back to Contents Mini Tower Computer About Your Mini Tower ComputerFront View Back-Panel Connectors Back ViewSetup Options Inside Your Computer System Board ComponentsJumper Settings Mini Tower Computer Jumper Setting DescriptionInstalling a PCI Card PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port AdaptersPCI Cards Replace the computer cover Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCI Express Card PCI Express CardsPage Removing a PCI Express Card Installing a Serial Port Adapter Serial Port AdaptersPage Removing a Serial Port Adapter Removing the Computer Cover General Installation Guidelines Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors DrivesPower Cable Connectors Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesIDE Drive Power Connector Serial ATA Power Connector Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Removing a Hard DriveReplace the computer cover Adding a Second Hard Drive Drive-Panel Inserts Page Installing the Floppy Drive Removing the Floppy DriveCD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Back to Contents Panel Removing the I/O PanelReplacing the I/O Panel Back to Contents Processor Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Replace the computer cover Back to Contents Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyDC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name AWG WireDC Power Connector P4 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireDC Power Connectors P8 and P9 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WireMini Tower Computer Specifications Connectors Expansion BusDrives Key CombinationsPower Controls and LightsPhysical EnvironmentalBack to Contents FCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a Class B FCC Identification Information Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointUsing the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup Back to Contents Replacing the System Board Mini Tower System Board ScrewsDesktop System Board Screws Small Form Factor System Board ScrewsReplace the computer cover Back to Contents Desktop Computer About Your Desktop ComputerBack View Inside Your Computer Desktop Computer Jumper Setting Description Jumpered unjumpered PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCI Card in the Riser-Card Cage Page Removing a PCI Card From the Riser-Card Cage Replace the computer cover Installing a PCI Express x16 Card Removing a PCI Express x16 Card Serial Port Adapters Installing a Serial Port Adapter in the Riser-Card Cage Removing a Serial Port Adapter From the Riser-Card Cage Back to Contents Removing the Computer Cover Drives CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Replace the CD/DVD drive Installing a Hard Drive Back to Contents Panel Page Processor Installing the Processor Page Replace the computer cover Back to Contents Power Supply VCC +5V Red DC Power Connector P3 Back to Contents Desktop Computer Specifications Expansion Bus Microsoft Windows XP, brings up the Windows Physical Small Form Factor Computer About Your Small Form Factor ComputerBack View Inside Your Computer Small Form Factor Computer Jumper Setting Description PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters Page Serial Port Adapters Removing a Serial Port Adapter Removing the Computer Cover Serial ATA Connector Remove the computer cover Installing a Hard Drive Replace the computer cover CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Floppy Drive Remove the floppy drive Replace the CD/DVD drive Remove the system board Processor Installing the Processor Page Captive screw in housing Small Form Factor Computer Specifications Expansion Bus Controls and Lights Small Form Factor Computer Model Dcsm August 2006 N8071 Rev. A02 Solving Problems Battery ProblemsDrive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsKeyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsHard drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveOther software problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops respondingMemory Problems Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Restoring Default SettingsIf the power light is blinking amber Verify that the printer is recognized by WindowsSerial or Parallel Device Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsRun the speaker diagnostics No sound from speakersVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to readAdjust the Windows display settings Mini Tower Computer Model Dctr August 2006 N8071 Rev. A02 Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, and Dccy March 2005 N8071 Rev. A00 Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDell Diagnostics Main Menu Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSystem Lights Option FunctionDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBeep Codes Code CauseError Messages Diskette subsystem reset failed Run the Dell DiagnosticsClick the Change or Remove Program icon Decreasing available memoryNo boot device available No timer tick interrupt Run the Dell DiagnosticsRead fault Requested sector not found Reset failed Write fault Write fault on selected driveResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Microsoft Windows XPClick Performance and Maintenance and click System Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Model Dccy August 2006 N8071 Rev. A02 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer About Your Ultra Small Form Factor ComputerSide View Back-panel connectors Connecting a VGA Monitor Connecting Two MonitorsJumper Settings Cable Cover Optional Attaching the Cable CoverRemoving the Cable Cover Connecting the Power Adapter Badge If applicable, remove the cable cover System Board Power Serial ATA Power Connector Hard Drive Replace the computer cover Back to Contents Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Turned Off Module BaySecuring a Device in the Module Bay Replace the computer cover Processor Page Replace the cable cover, if used Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Specifications Drives One serial ATA controller supporting one device Power Warranty Microsoft Windows XP Features Transferring Information to a New ComputerUser Accounts and Fast User Switching Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkClick Checklist for creating a network
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