Manageability Features, Dell OpenManage Program | Dell GX1 manual

Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems

The ICU, which tells you how to configure ISA expansion cards manually. After resources have been assigned to these cards, the system BIOS can assign resources to PCI and Plug and Play expansion cards for a conflict-free configuration. For more information, see "Using the ISA Configuration Utility."

Dell Diagnostics for evaluating the computer's components and devices. For information on using the diagnostics, see the chapter titled "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide.

Network device drivers for several network operating systems. More information is available on the Dell ResourceCD.

Desktop Management Interface (DMI) support, which enables the management of your computer system's software and hardware. DMI defines the software, interfaces, and data files that enable your system to determine and report information about system components.

Manageability Features

Your Dell OptiPlex GX1 Managed PC system incorporates many hardware and software features to improve the manageability of the system. Installed features include the following:

Dell OpenManage program

Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE)

Wakeup On LAN

Auto Power On

Temperature monitoring

Security features

Dell OpenManage Program

The Dell OpenManage program is the Dell software-management application interface for DMI. It allows you to manage system-level information, such as system configuration information and Management Information Format (MIF) database values (see Figure 1).

Figure 1. Dell OpenManage Program

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Dell GX1 technical specifications Manageability Features, Dell OpenManage Program

Contents

Initial release 7 Dec Last revised 31 Jan Overview System Features 640 × True-color 32 bpp 85 Hz 800 × Hardware Features Software Features Dell OpenManage Program Manageability Features Fault Management Wakeup On LAN Auto Power On Security Features Temperature Monitoring O Ports, Connectors, and Indicators Connecting Peripheral Devices Mouse Connector Parallel Port ConnectorUSB Connectors Integrated NIC Connector Video Connector Audio ConnectorsSerial Port Connectors Keyboard Connector Using the Power Switch Attaching the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation Energy Star Emblem Energy Star Compliance Getting Help Accessing Online Documentation Enter the System Setup program as follows Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensPage System Setup Options Using the System Setup ProgramSystem-Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action Time Drives Primary and Secondary DateDiskette Drive A, Diskette Drive B, and Use ZIP as a or B Reserved Memory Num Lock CPU SpeedChassis Intrusion DAC Snoop Password Status Keyboard ErrorsSystem Password Device-List Screen Navigation Keys Keys Action Boot Sequence Sample Device List Screen Setup Password Saving Eide Hard-Disk Drive Power Power ManagementSaving Monitor Power Mouse Sound Serial Port 1 and Serial Port Parallel ModeParallel Port IDE Hard Disk Diskette Using the System Password FeatureSpeaker System Data Options Assigning a System Password Type the password and press Enter Using Your System Password to Secure Your System Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Using the Setup Password Feature Assigning a Setup Password Page Back to Contents Responding to Error Messages Overview About the ICU Quick Start ICU Database When to Run the ICUPreparing to Use the ICU Backing Up the ICU Diskette Accessing HelpStarting the ICU ICU Keys Keys Action Adding a Listed CardMaking Selections in the ICU Add Network Card Dialog Box Configuration Settings Dialog Box for Assigning an IRQ Line Adding an Unlisted Card Specify Interrupt Dialog Box Specify I/O Port Dialog Box Modifying a Card Removing a Card System Resource Usage Dialog Box Viewing Resources Exiting From the ICU Saving the System ConfigurationLocking and Unlocking Cards Locking and Unlocking All Resources Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources Before You Begin Safety First For You and Your Computer Unpacking Your Hardware Option Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover Computer Orientation View Inside Your Computer System Board Jumpers Jumpers BUS66M System-Board Jumper Settings Description LPT1 System Board and Riser Board Labels Removing the Expansion-Card Cage Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage System Board Features Expansion Cards Expansion Slots Expansion Cards Removing the Filler Bracket Removing an Expansion Card DIMMs and Dimm Sockets Adding Memory Performing a Memory Upgrade Installing a Dimm Adding Video Memory Installing a Dimm Removing a Dimm Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Module Removing the Microprocessor Upgrading the Microprocessor Replacing the System Battery Page System Battery and Battery Socket Drive Locations Removing the Front-Panel Insert for a 5.25-Inch Bay Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts DC Power Cable Connector Connecting Drives Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay Removing the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive/Bracket Assembly Installing the 5.25-Inch Diskette Drive Bracket Attaching Cables to a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay Eide Drive Addressing Installing an Eide Hard-Disk Drive Removing the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Securing the Hard-Disk Drive to the Bracket ALERT! Cover was previously removed Page Scsi Configuration Guidelines Installing Scsi Devices General Procedure for Installing Scsi Devices Page ALERT! Cover was previously removed Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives Expansion Bus MicroprocessorSystem Information Ports MemoryDrives Key Combinations Video Power Controls and IndicatorsPhysical Environmental Back to Contents Message Probable Cause Corrective Action ICU Error Messages Loaded card is not a Conflictingcard This is An Eisa system. Use Probable Cause Corrective Action Configuration Manager MessagesMessage Error Failed to activate device, CSN=Card Select Number See Modifying a Card for instructions See Adding a Listed Card for instructions