ixPrefaceAbout This GuideThis guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell Opti-Plex GXi mini tower computer system. It can be used byboth first-time and experienced computer users who wantto learn about the features and operation of the systems orwho want to upgrade their computers. The chapters andappendixes are summarized as follows:• Everyone should read Chapter 1, “Introduction,” foran overview of the system features, instructions onhow to access the online System User’s Guide, andinformation on where to get help if you need it.• Everyone should read the first several sections ofChapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program,” tofamiliarize themselves with this important program.Only users who want to make configuration changesto 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-StandardArchitecture (ISA) expansion card should readChapter 3, “Using the ISA Configuration Utility.”• Users who want to change the default configurationof the system’s integrated video and audio control-lers or who want to connect their system to anetwork should read Chapter 4, “Using IntegratedDevices.” This chapter describes the configurationsoftware provided for the integrated video and audiocontrollers and provides information on connectingthe system to a network, configuring the networkinterface controller (NIC), and installing drivers forthe NIC.• Chapter 5, “Working Inside Your Computer,”Chapter 6, “Installing System Board Options,” andChapter 7, “Installing Drives,” are intended for userswho want to install or remove options inside thecomputer, such as dual in-line memory modules(DIMMs), expansion cards, or drives.• Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” is intendedprimarily as reference material for users interested inlearning more about the details of the system.• Appendix B, “ISA Configuration Utility Messages,”describes error messages generated by the ISAConfiguration Utility (ICU), possible causes, andcorrective actions.• Appendix C, “Regulatory Notices,” is for users whoare interested in which regulatory agencies havetested and approved the Dell OptiPlex GXi minitower systems.• Appendix D, “Warranties and Return Policy,”describes the warranty for your Dell system and the“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy.Warranty and Return PolicyInformationDell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures itshardware products from parts and components that arenew or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dellwarranty for your system, see Appendix D, “Warrantiesand Return Policy.”