Dell OptiPlex GX60 System User's Manual

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7. Open the computer cover.8. Replace the PSWD jumper plug.9. Close the computer cover and reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.This reenables the password feature. When you enter system setup, both password options appear as Not Enabled—the password feature is enabledbut no password is assigned.10. Assign a new system and/or setup password.Power ButtonYou can use the ACPI feature to configure the function of the Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems.Power Button Functions With ACPI EnabledPower Button Functions With ACPI DisabledPower ManagementYour computer can be set to use less power when you are not working. You control the power usage through the operating system installed on your computerand certain option settings in system setup. These periods of reduced power are called "sleep states":l Standby. In this sleep state, power is reduced or turned off for most components, including the cooling fans. However, system memory remains active.This state is not supported by Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0.l Hibernate. This sleep state reduces power consumption to a minimum by writing all data in system memory to a hard drive and then removing systempower. Waking up from this state restarts the computer, and the memory contents are restored. Operation then resumes where the computer left offwhen it entered the hibernation state.This state is not supported by Windows NT 4.0.CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, follow the safety instructions.NOTICE: To turn off your computer, perform an orderly computer shutdown when possible.Action ResultsComputer Turned Onand ACPI EnabledComputer in StandbyModeComputer Turned OffPress powerbuttonComputer goes into standby mode or turns off (depending on the operatingsystem setup)Computer turns on Boots and computer turnsonHold power buttonfor 6 seconds*Computer turns off Computer turns off Boots and computer turnsonNOTE: Pressing or holding the power button to shut down the computer may result in data loss. Use the power button to shut down the computer only if theoperating system is not responding.Action ResultsComputer Turned On and ACPI Disabled Computer in Suspend Mode Computer Turned OffPress power button Computer turns off immediately Computer turns off immediately Boots and computer turns onHold power button for 6 seconds* Computer turns off Computer turns off Boots and computer turns onNOTE: Pressing or holding the power button to shut down the computer may result in data loss. Use the power button to shut down the computer only if theoperating system is not responding.NOTE: All components installed in the computer must support this feature and have the appropriate drivers loaded to enter standby. For moreinformation, see the manufacturer's documentation for each component.