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Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems

9.If it is not already connected, connect the other end of the EIDE cable to the IDE1 connector on the system board.

NOTICE: You must match the colored strip on the EIDE cable with pin 1 on the system board connector to avoid possible damage to your system.

To locate the system board IDE connector, see "System Board Features."

10.Connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the back of the drive (see Figure 13). Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.

11.Replace the expansion-card cage as instructed in "Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage."

12.Replace the computer cover, and reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources.

13.Turn on the peripherals connected to the computer.

14.Start the computer system.

NOTE: If the drive you just installed is the primary drive and no operating system is installed, you must start the computer using a bootable diskette or CD.

To boot the system from a diskette, insert a bootable diskette (such as an operating system installation or recovery diskette) into diskette drive A, and turn on the computer.

To boot the system from a CD, enter the System Setup program and set the Boot Sequence to CD-ROM First. Insert a bootable CD (such as an operating system installation CD or the Dell ResourceCD) into CD-ROM drive, and turn on the computer.

NOTE: If Enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start-up:

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Contents

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