Dell Mini Tower System manual Preface, About This Guide, Warranty and Return Policy Information

Preface

About This Guide

This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell Opti- Plex GXa mini tower computer system. It can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the features and operation of the systems or who want to upgrade their computers. The chapters and appendixes are summarized as follows:

•Everyone should read Chapter 1, “Introduction,” for an overview of the system features, instructions on how to access the online System User’s Guide , and information on where to get help if you need it.

•Everyone should read the first several sections of Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program,” to familiarize themselves with this important program. Only users who want to make configuration changes to their system or who want to use the password fea- tures need to read the rest of Chapter 2.

•Users who add or remove an Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion card should read Chapter 3, “Using the ISA Configuration Utility.”

•Users who want to change the default configuration of the system’s integrated video and audio control- lers or who want to connect their system to a network should read Chapter 4, “Using Integrated Devices.” This chapter describes the configuration software provided for the integrated video and audio controllers and provides information on connecting the system to a network, configuring the network interface controller (NIC), and installing drivers for the NIC.

•Chapter 5, “Working Inside Your Computer,” Chapter 6, “Installing System Board Options,” and Chapter 7, “Installing Drives,” are intended for users who want to install or remove options inside the computer, such as dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs), additional video memory, expansion cards, or drives.

•Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” is intended primarily as reference material for users interested in learning more about the details of the system.

•Appendix B, “ISA Configuration Utility Messages,” describes error messages generated by the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU), possible causes, and corrective actions.

•Appendix C, “Regulatory Notices,” is for users who are interested in which regulatory agencies have tested and approved the Dell OptiPlex GXa mini tower systems.

•Appendix D, “Warranties and Return Policy,” describes the warranty for your Dell system and the “Total Satisfaction” Return Policy.

Warranty and Return Policy Information

Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry- standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your system, see Appendix D, “Warranties and Return Policy.”

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