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optiplex issues
The school that I work recently had some Dell Optiplex systems donated.
They appear to be from arouind 1996 or 1997. When they arrived they all had Windows 95 on them and I have changed them to 98. When I tried to access the Internet with one, it said it could not find a connection. I had plugged the ethernet connection into the port, but upon reboot I got a message saying that it had detected new hardware PCI Ethernet Controller, but would look for the drivers. It could find any and I don't have the original software. I went to the Dell website and found a couple of potential drivers, but had no luck when I tried to install them. I then opned the machine with the intent of putting another netcard in, but there appears to be bar of some sort blocking the heads of the screws near the slots. It looks like the only way screws can be removed is by some very thin wrench. I want to be able to get in there, because we have a few other computers that need sound cards. When I shut the computers off and rebooted, I got a message saying that this computer has been opened. Anybody out there that can help me with all of this. -- Nate Rosenthal |
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The dell Web site has detailed answers to your questions by allowing you to
download a manual for your Optiplex model, but in short, your cards are all in a cage that pops out of the computer allowing you to easily insert or remove cards, then replace the cage, and by entering the bios, you can disable the computer has been opened message. Paul Riemerman "Nate Rosenthal" wrote in message news:w0jrb.108740$275.312540@attbi_s53... The school that I work recently had some Dell Optiplex systems donated. They appear to be from arouind 1996 or 1997. When they arrived they all had Windows 95 on them and I have changed them to 98. When I tried to access the Internet with one, it said it could not find a connection. I had plugged the ethernet connection into the port, but upon reboot I got a message saying that it had detected new hardware PCI Ethernet Controller, but would look for the drivers. It could find any and I don't have the original software. I went to the Dell website and found a couple of potential drivers, but had no luck when I tried to install them. I then opned the machine with the intent of putting another netcard in, but there appears to be bar of some sort blocking the heads of the screws near the slots. It looks like the only way screws can be removed is by some very thin wrench. I want to be able to get in there, because we have a few other computers that need sound cards. When I shut the computers off and rebooted, I got a message saying that this computer has been opened. Anybody out there that can help me with all of this. -- Nate Rosenthal |
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Thanks. I'll check it out
"Paul Riemerman" wrote in message ... The dell Web site has detailed answers to your questions by allowing you to download a manual for your Optiplex model, but in short, your cards are all in a cage that pops out of the computer allowing you to easily insert or remove cards, then replace the cage, and by entering the bios, you can disable the computer has been opened message. Paul Riemerman "Nate Rosenthal" wrote in message news:w0jrb.108740$275.312540@attbi_s53... The school that I work recently had some Dell Optiplex systems donated. They appear to be from arouind 1996 or 1997. When they arrived they all had Windows 95 on them and I have changed them to 98. When I tried to access the Internet with one, it said it could not find a connection. I had plugged the ethernet connection into the port, but upon reboot I got a message saying that it had detected new hardware PCI Ethernet Controller, but would look for the drivers. It could find any and I don't have the original software. I went to the Dell website and found a couple of potential drivers, but had no luck when I tried to install them. I then opned the machine with the intent of putting another netcard in, but there appears to be bar of some sort blocking the heads of the screws near the slots. It looks like the only way screws can be removed is by some very thin wrench. I want to be able to get in there, because we have a few other computers that need sound cards. When I shut the computers off and rebooted, I got a message saying that this computer has been opened. Anybody out there that can help me with all of this. -- Nate Rosenthal |
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Nate,
is the network connection integrated? it's more than likely a 3com 905 series chipset. you can find drivers through the dell web site. as for the slot cage, paul forgot to mention that there should be a plastic release lever that should allow you to remove that slot cage. as for the message you're getting on boot, go into the bios, it's the option labeled "chasis intrusion alert" "Nate Rosenthal" wrote in message news:uTkrb.107309$mZ5.726642@attbi_s54... Thanks. I'll check it out "Paul Riemerman" wrote in message ... The dell Web site has detailed answers to your questions by allowing you to download a manual for your Optiplex model, but in short, your cards are all in a cage that pops out of the computer allowing you to easily insert or remove cards, then replace the cage, and by entering the bios, you can disable the computer has been opened message. Paul Riemerman "Nate Rosenthal" wrote in message news:w0jrb.108740$275.312540@attbi_s53... The school that I work recently had some Dell Optiplex systems donated. They appear to be from arouind 1996 or 1997. When they arrived they all had Windows 95 on them and I have changed them to 98. When I tried to access the Internet with one, it said it could not find a connection. I had plugged the ethernet connection into the port, but upon reboot I got a message saying that it had detected new hardware PCI Ethernet Controller, but would look for the drivers. It could find any and I don't have the original software. I went to the Dell website and found a couple of potential drivers, but had no luck when I tried to install them. I then opned the machine with the intent of putting another netcard in, but there appears to be bar of some sort blocking the heads of the screws near the slots. It looks like the only way screws can be removed is by some very thin wrench. I want to be able to get in there, because we have a few other computers that need sound cards. When I shut the computers off and rebooted, I got a message saying that this computer has been opened. Anybody out there that can help me with all of this. -- Nate Rosenthal |
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Thanks that will help
"goop" wrote in message ... Nate, is the network connection integrated? it's more than likely a 3com 905 series chipset. you can find drivers through the dell web site. as for the slot cage, paul forgot to mention that there should be a plastic release lever that should allow you to remove that slot cage. as for the message you're getting on boot, go into the bios, it's the option labeled "chasis intrusion alert" "Nate Rosenthal" wrote in message news:uTkrb.107309$mZ5.726642@attbi_s54... Thanks. I'll check it out "Paul Riemerman" wrote in message ... The dell Web site has detailed answers to your questions by allowing you to download a manual for your Optiplex model, but in short, your cards are all in a cage that pops out of the computer allowing you to easily insert or remove cards, then replace the cage, and by entering the bios, you can disable the computer has been opened message. Paul Riemerman "Nate Rosenthal" wrote in message news:w0jrb.108740$275.312540@attbi_s53... The school that I work recently had some Dell Optiplex systems donated. They appear to be from arouind 1996 or 1997. When they arrived they all had Windows 95 on them and I have changed them to 98. When I tried to access the Internet with one, it said it could not find a connection. I had plugged the ethernet connection into the port, but upon reboot I got a message saying that it had detected new hardware PCI Ethernet Controller, but would look for the drivers. It could find any and I don't have the original software. I went to the Dell website and found a couple of potential drivers, but had no luck when I tried to install them. I then opned the machine with the intent of putting another netcard in, but there appears to be bar of some sort blocking the heads of the screws near the slots. It looks like the only way screws can be removed is by some very thin wrench. I want to be able to get in there, because we have a few other computers that need sound cards. When I shut the computers off and rebooted, I got a message saying that this computer has been opened. Anybody out there that can help me with all of this. -- Nate Rosenthal |
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What model Optiplex?
You can get drivers by entering the service tag, OS version & what you need in the download site. http://support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/filelib/ The complete manual is on the Dell web site. I use http://support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/home.asp If you are in the USA use http://support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/home.asp "Nate Rosenthal" wrote in message news:w0jrb.108740$275.312540@attbi_s53... The school that I work recently had some Dell Optiplex systems donated. They appear to be from arouind 1996 or 1997. When they arrived they all had Windows 95 on them and I have changed them to 98. When I tried to access the Internet with one, it said it could not find a connection. I had plugged the ethernet connection into the port, but upon reboot I got a message saying that it had detected new hardware PCI Ethernet Controller, but would look for the drivers. It could find any and I don't have the original software. I went to the Dell website and found a couple of potential drivers, but had no luck when I tried to install them. I then opned the machine with the intent of putting another netcard in, but there appears to be bar of some sort blocking the heads of the screws near the slots. It looks like the only way screws can be removed is by some very thin wrench. I want to be able to get in there, because we have a few other computers that need sound cards. When I shut the computers off and rebooted, I got a message saying that this computer has been opened. Anybody out there that can help me with all of this. -- Nate Rosenthal |
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yeah but would I have a service tag if I don't have any paperwork
"Robert" wrote in message ... What model Optiplex? You can get drivers by entering the service tag, OS version & what you need in the download site. http://support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/filelib/ The complete manual is on the Dell web site. I use http://support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/home.asp If you are in the USA use http://support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/home.asp "Nate Rosenthal" wrote in message news:w0jrb.108740$275.312540@attbi_s53... The school that I work recently had some Dell Optiplex systems donated. They appear to be from arouind 1996 or 1997. When they arrived they all had Windows 95 on them and I have changed them to 98. When I tried to access the Internet with one, it said it could not find a connection. I had plugged the ethernet connection into the port, but upon reboot I got a message saying that it had detected new hardware PCI Ethernet Controller, but would look for the drivers. It could find any and I don't have the original software. I went to the Dell website and found a couple of potential drivers, but had no luck when I tried to install them. I then opned the machine with the intent of putting another netcard in, but there appears to be bar of some sort blocking the heads of the screws near the slots. It looks like the only way screws can be removed is by some very thin wrench. I want to be able to get in there, because we have a few other computers that need sound cards. When I shut the computers off and rebooted, I got a message saying that this computer has been opened. Anybody out there that can help me with all of this. -- Nate Rosenthal |
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The service tag is on the back of the puter.
"Nate Rosenthal" wrote in message news:Zoesb.126538$275.367708@attbi_s53... yeah but would I have a service tag if I don't have any paperwork "Robert" wrote in message ... What model Optiplex? You can get drivers by entering the service tag, OS version & what you need in the download site. http://support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/filelib/ The complete manual is on the Dell web site. I use http://support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/home.asp If you are in the USA use http://support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/home.asp "Nate Rosenthal" wrote in message news:w0jrb.108740$275.312540@attbi_s53... The school that I work recently had some Dell Optiplex systems donated. They appear to be from arouind 1996 or 1997. When they arrived they all had Windows 95 on them and I have changed them to 98. When I tried to access the Internet with one, it said it could not find a connection. I had plugged the ethernet connection into the port, but upon reboot I got a message saying that it had detected new hardware PCI Ethernet Controller, but would look for the drivers. It could find any and I don't have the original software. I went to the Dell website and found a couple of potential drivers, but had no luck when I tried to install them. I then opned the machine with the intent of putting another netcard in, but there appears to be bar of some sort blocking the heads of the screws near the slots. It looks like the only way screws can be removed is by some very thin wrench. I want to be able to get in there, because we have a few other computers that need sound cards. When I shut the computers off and rebooted, I got a message saying that this computer has been opened. Anybody out there that can help me with all of this. -- Nate Rosenthal |
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with windows 98se you can manually select the nic from the built in list...
choose novel/anthem ne2000. i don't think these is a network card made that is not ne2000 compatible... also, if you installed win98se yourseld i suggest that you copy the contents of the win98 folder form the cd to c:\windows\options\cabs so that you have a local copy for use whenever you change your network configuration or when you add new hardware. "subedude" wrote in message ... The service tag is on the back of the puter. "Nate Rosenthal" wrote in message news:Zoesb.126538$275.367708@attbi_s53... yeah but would I have a service tag if I don't have any paperwork "Robert" wrote in message ... What model Optiplex? You can get drivers by entering the service tag, OS version & what you need in the download site. http://support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/filelib/ The complete manual is on the Dell web site. I use http://support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/home.asp If you are in the USA use http://support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/home.asp "Nate Rosenthal" wrote in message news:w0jrb.108740$275.312540@attbi_s53... The school that I work recently had some Dell Optiplex systems donated. They appear to be from arouind 1996 or 1997. When they arrived they all had Windows 95 on them and I have changed them to 98. When I tried to access the Internet with one, it said it could not find a connection. I had plugged the ethernet connection into the port, but upon reboot I got a message saying that it had detected new hardware PCI Ethernet Controller, but would look for the drivers. It could find any and I don't have the original software. I went to the Dell website and found a couple of potential drivers, but had no luck when I tried to install them. I then opned the machine with the intent of putting another netcard in, but there appears to be bar of some sort blocking the heads of the screws near the slots. It looks like the only way screws can be removed is by some very thin wrench. I want to be able to get in there, because we have a few other computers that need sound cards. When I shut the computers off and rebooted, I got a message saying that this computer has been opened. Anybody out there that can help me with all of this. -- Nate Rosenthal |
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"Nate Rosenthal" wrote in message news:Zoesb.126538$275.367708@attbi_s53... yeah but would I have a service tag if I don't have any paperwork snip Service tag will likely be visible by entering BIOS on the first/front page. It is on the newer Dell systems. |
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