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Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 Systems User's Guide
Mini Tower Computer
Desktop Computer
Small Form Factor Computer
Ultra Small Form Factor Computer
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Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Booting to a USB Device Manageability Clearing Forgotten Passwords Security Clearing CMOS Settings Password Protection Hyper-Threading System Setup Power Management LegacySelect Technology Control LegacySelect technology control offers legacy-full, legacy-reduced, or legacy-free solutions based on common platforms, hard-drive images, an
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A managed system is one that has Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation set up on a network that uses IT Assistant. For information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation User's Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Security Chassis Intrusion Detection NOTE: When the administrator password is enabled, you must know the administrator password before you can reset the Chassis Intrusion setting. This feature,
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NOTICE: If you leave your computer running and unattended without having a system password assigned, or if you leave your computer unlocked so that someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting, anyone can access the data stored on your hard drive. Option Settings You cannot change or enter a new system password if either of the following two options is displayed: l Set — A system password is assigned. l Disabled — The system password is disabled by a jumper setting
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Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password 1. Enter system setup. 2. Highlight System Password and press . 3. When prompted, type the system password. 4. Press twice to clear the existing system password. The setting changes to Not Set. If Not Set is displayed, the system password is deleted. If Not Set is not displayed, press to restart the computer, and then repeat steps 3 and 4. 5. To assign a new password, follow the proced
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2. Type the administrator password at the prompt. 3. Highlight Admin Password and press the left- or right-arrow key to delete the existing administrator password. The setting changes to Not Set. To assign a new administrator password, perform the steps in "Assigning an Administrator Password." 4. Exit system setup. Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password To reset system and/or administrator passwords, see "Clearing Forgotten Passwords." System
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setup field. System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear. System Info Lists the computer name, BIOS version, and service tag. CPU Info Identifies whether the computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading and identifies the CPU speed, bus speed, clock speed, and L2 cache. Memory Info Indicates amount of installed memory, computer memory speed, amount of video memory, size of the display cache, and
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Off - The USB controller is disabled On - the USB controller is enabled No Boot - The USB controller is enabled; however, the BIOS will not recognize USB storage devices. The factory default setting is On. Front USB Enables and disables the front-panel USB ports. Off — Disabled On — Enabled The factory default setting is On. LPT Port Mode Selects the mode of operation for the integrated parallel port. Off - port is disabled AT - port is configured for IBM AT compatibility PS/2 -
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in the module bay, or if one is installed that does not support a hard-drive password, this option will not display. Password This option locks the system password field with the administrator password. When the field is locked, the option to disable password security by pressing when the computer starts is no longer available. Intrusion When installed and enabled, this option alerts the user, during the next system start-up, that the computer cover has been opened. The sett
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You can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities CD, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. You can also use this feature to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD drive. NOTE: If you are booting to a USB floppy drive, you must first set the floppy drive to USB in system setup. 1. If you a
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: This process erases both the system and administrator passwords. 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and remove the jumper to clear the password. Mini Tower Computer Desktop Computer Small Form Computer
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Jumper Setting Description PSWD Password features are enabled (default). Password features are disabled. RTCRST Real-time clock has not been reset (default). Resetting Real-time clock (jumpered temporarily). jumpered unjumpered 3. Replace the computer cover. 4. Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer. 6. Turn off the monit
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2. Reset the current CMOS settings: a. Locate the password (PSWD) and CMOS (RTC_RST) jumpers on the system board. b. Remove the password jumper plug from its pins. c. Place the password jumper plug on the RTC_RST pins and wait approximately 5 seconds. d. Remove the jumper plug from the RTC_RST pins and place it back on the password pins. 3. Replace the computer cover. 4. Attach the computer stand, if used. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug th
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NOTE: For more information on power management, see your operating system documentation. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the c
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1 system battery 2 positive side of battery connector 3 battery socket tab 4 battery socket NOTICE: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while replacing the battery. 1. Install the new system battery. a. Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector. b. Hold the battery with the "+" facing up, and slide it under the securing tabs at the positive side of the connector. c. Press the
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." l You have read the safety inform
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4. If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instructions, see the documentation that came with the stand) and the cable cover, if attached. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 5. Remove the computer cover: l Remove the mini tower computer cover. l Remove the desktop computer cover. l Remove the small form factor computer cover. l Remove the ultra small form factor comput
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Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. Disconnect the chassis intrusion
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Small Form Factor Computer Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
