NEXTSTEP for Intel Processors

Title: Dell OptiPlex/L and OptiPlex/M MXV Series
Entry Number: 1462
Last Updated: <<Date June 13 1995>>

Information Provided for NEXTSTEP Release: 3.2

Product Vendor:
Dell Computer Corporation
11209 Metric Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78758
USA

USA Toll-free Phone: +1 (800) 247 6821 
Faxback System: +1 (800) 950 1329 
Bulletin Board System: +1 (512) 728 8528 
Europe Phone: 011 31 20 684 9291 
SE Asia Phone: 011 866 2 391 2100 
Japan Phone: 011 81 3 5420 5353 
USA Fax: +1 (800) 727 8320 
WWW: http://www.dell.com/

Keywords: Dell, OptiPlex, MXV, ISA, VESA, LocalBus, S3, #9, GXE, 928

Disclaimer:
The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only, and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation of the product by NeXT Computer, Inc. All product specifications and descriptions are supplied by the respective vendor.  NeXT Computer, Inc. assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, compatibility, or use of non-certified systems.  All understandings, agreements, and warranties take place directly between the system vendor and the prospective user.

Overview
The Dell OptiPlex/L and OptiPlex/M MXV Series includes an Intel 80486 processor running at 66Mhz, two VESA Localbus slots, and five ISA slots. It provides up to 1024 x 768 in 16 bit color and 1280 x 1024 in 8 bit grayscale with a #9 GXE graphics adapter.

System Configuration

System CPU Board(s)
	Dell OptiPlex/M MVX
	Dell OptiPlex/L MVX
CPU Type(s) & Speed(s)
	66MHz Intel 80486
System RAM
	16MB minimum (color), 8MB minimum (grayscale)
IDE Controller(s)
	None
SCSI Controller(s)
	Adaptec 1542CF
SCSI CD-ROM Drive(s)
	Toshiba XM3401A
Hard Drive(s)
	345MB, Maxtor model # 7345SR
Floppy Drive(s)
	Integrated 1.44MB 3.5"
Graphics Adapter(s)
	#9 GXE
Serial Port(s)
	Integrated, COM1,COM2
Parallel Port(s)
	Integrated, LPT2
Keyboard(s)
	Dell, PS/2 interface
Mice and Other Pointing Devices
	Dell, PS/2 Style
LAN Adapter(s)
	Intel EtherExpress
Sound Card(s)
	ProAudio Spectrum 16
Monitor(s)
	NEC 5fg

Setup and Installation
The following ROM BIOS settings were recorded by NeXT. Press "f1" when prompted in the boot process to configure your system to match these settings.

Diskette Drive A: 3.5 Inch, 1.44 MB 
Diskette Drive B: Not Installed 
Drive A Location: Top 
Drive0: None 
Drive1: None 
Remap Memory: On 
Fast Video BIOS On 
Keyboard Errors: Report 
System Password: Not Enabled 
Boot Sequence: Diskette First 
Password Entry: Before Boot 
Setup Password: Not Enable 
Non-Cache Memory 100000M 0KB 
Reserved Memory 0 KB 
Serial Port 1: Auto 
Serial Port 2: Auto 
Parallel Port: Auto 
Parallel Mode: A1 
Hard Disk: Auto 
Diskette: Auto 
Mouse: Enable 
I/O Timing: 0 

Known Problems:
Release 3.1 and 3.2
·	The standard mouse that Dell ships with this system is incompatible with the NEXTSTEP mouse driver. Request the optional Microsoft mouse when ordering this system.