Dell GX1 Using the System Password Feature, Diskette, Speaker, System Data Options

Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems

As part of the boot routine, the system first checks for a primary hard-disk drive controller card installed in an expansion slot. If no card is found, the system enables the built-in EIDE interface to use IRQ14 and IRQ15.

If a primary controller is detected on the expansion bus, the built-in EIDE interface is disabled.

Selecting Off disables the built-in EIDE interface.

Diskette

Diskette controls the operation of the system's built-in diskette drive controller.

With Auto (the default) selected, the system turns off the built-in diskette drive controller when necessary to accommodate a controller card installed in an expansion slot.

With Write Protect selected, nothing can be written to diskette drives and tape drives using the system's built-in diskette drive controller. (The system can still read from the drives.) When this option is selected, the Auto option (whereby the system turns off the built-in diskette drive controller as necessary) is also in effect.

Selecting Off turns off the built-in diskette/tape drive controller; this option is used primarily for troubleshooting purposes.

Speaker

Speaker determines whether the on-board speaker is On (the default) or Off. A change to this option takes effect immediately (rebooting the system is not required).

System Data Options

The following options, which are not selectable, display information about the system. The microprocessor type is also listed in the System Data box.

Level 2 Cache displays the size of the integrated cache.

System Memory indicates the entire amount of installed memory detected in your system, except for memory on Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) expansion cards. After adding memory, check this option to confirm that the new memory is installed correctly and is recognized by the system.

Video Memory displays the amount of video memory detected in your system.

Service Tag displays the system's five-character service tag number, which was programmed into NVRAM by Dell during the manufacturing process. Refer to this number during technical assistance or service calls. The service tag number is also accessed by certain Dell support software, including the diagnostics software.

Asset Tag displays the customer-programmable asset tag number for the system if an asset tag number has been assigned. You can use the Asset Tag utility, which is included with your system utilities, to enter an asset tag number up to ten characters long into NVRAM. More information is available on the Dell ResourceCD.

Using the System Password Feature

NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. However, they are not foolproof. If your data requires more security, it is your responsibility to obtain and use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs.

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