Dell's New OptiPlex GX1p Raises Networked PC Performance Bar With Fastest Pentium II Processor, Leading-Edge Peripherals and Service.ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 1998-- Also Adds Celeron Processor 333MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. to OptiPlex E1 Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DELL) today raised the performance bar for business desktop PCs by introducing its most powerful manageable business desktop computer to date, the OptiPlex(R) GX1p. The OptiPlex GX1p combines Intel's new Pentium(R) II 450MHz processor with leading-edge peripheral components and system support to deliver outstanding performance and service to networked customers who want maximum productivity, manageability and lasting value on their desktop. Dell(R), the world's leading direct computer systems company, also said its OptiPlex E1 networked desktop PC, initially announced in June, will include Intel's new Celeron(tm) processor 333MHz, which incorporates 128KB of integrated L2 cache. "Great performance is just one facet of the OptiPlex GX1p," said Carl Stolle, vice president and general manager, OptiPlex Product Group. "The high-end peripherals and service offering of the OptiPlex GX1p provide outstanding investment protection for current and future operating systems, such as Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Workstation." "Demand for the reliability, performance and security afforded by Windows NT Workstation has skyrocketed among our business customers," said Yusuf Mehdi, director of Windows marketing, Microsoft Corp. "Dell's announcement today of the new OptiPlex GX1p is a great opportunity for businesses to reduce their total cost of ownership." The OptiPlex GX1p managed PC is designed to meet the needs of today's business power users with aggressively priced, robust configurations featuring high-end peripheral components that help maximize the performance features of Windows NT Workstation. Standard configurations include ECC (1) (Error-Correcting Code) A type of memory that corrects errors on the fly. See ECC memory. (2) (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) A public key cryptography method that provides fast decryption and digital signature processing. 100MHz SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. from 128MB to 384MB; choice of 7200 rpm EIDE (Enhanced IDE) An extension to the IDE interface that supports the ATA-2 and ATAPI standards. ATA-2 (Fast ATA) provides faster transfer rates (see IDE for details) and allows for multiple channels, each connecting two devices. hard drives in 10GB and 14.4GB capacities, or 10,000 rpm SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. hard drives in 9.1GB or 18.2GB capacities; 8MB integrated 100MHz SGRAM (Synchronous Graphics RAM) A type of dynamic RAM chip that is similar to the SDRAM technology, but includes enhanced graphics features for use with display adapters. video memory; 17/40X(a) CD-ROM drive; and Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating systems in either a midsize desktop or minitower min·i·tow·er n. A computer cabinet that is about half the height of a cabinet that houses a tower computer. chassis. To ensure that OptiPlex GX1p customers using Windows NT Workstation are fully supported, Dell is offering an optional one year of Windows NT Workstation service and support for the OptiPlex GX1p. The one-year service and support provides OptiPlex GX1p customers a dedicated phone support queue in which Dell technical experts can provide help with Windows NT Workstation installation, networking assistance and installation of service packs. The OptiPlex GX1p includes the standard OptiPlex three-year next-business-day on-site limited hardware warranty.(b) A typical OptiPlex GX1p power user configuration is $3,187, which includes a Pentium II processor 450MHz, 128MB ECC 100MHz SDRAM, 14.4GB 7200 rpm EIDE hard drive, 8MB integrated video memory, integrated 3Com(R) 10/100 Wake-up On LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. networking, integrated 2X AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. video, integrated audio, 17X/40X(a) CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , Windows NT Workstation 4.0 in a minitower chassis, a 19-inch (17.9-inch v.i.s.) color monitor and three-year next-business-day on-site warranty. Prices begin at $2,689 for an entry-level configuration featuring a Pentium II processor 400MHz and 17-inch (15.9-inch v.i.s.) monitor. 333MHz Celeron on OptiPlex E1 The OptiPlex E1, featuring the Intel Celeron processor, provides basic integer, floating point and multimedia performance for applications running on operating systems such as Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT. The OptiPlex E1 is ideal for customers who use basic applications in single-tasking environments. The price of an OptiPlex E1 with a Celeron processor 333MHz, 32MB SDRAM, 2.1GB hard drive, integrated ATI Rage IIC See infranet. AGP video with 2MB video memory, integrated 3Com 10/100 Wake-up On LAN networking capability, Windows 95 and three-year next-business-day on-site warranty is $1,077. Including a 15-inch monitor (13.7-inch v.i.s), the price is $1,326. Other options include up to 256MB SDRAM, EIDE hard drives up to 4.3GB and up to 4MB video memory. Current OptiPlex systems are eligible to carry the NSTL (National Software Testing Lab, Blue Bell, PA, www.nstl.com) An independent organization established in 1983 that evaluates computer hardware and software in the PC, mobile and gaming markets. It adheres to controlled testing methods to ensure objective results. Hardware Tested Year 2000-compliant logo and integrate many of the latest industry-standard technologies to help customers manage the cost of operating their networks. Additional Ethernet and Token Ring networking solutions and other peripherals such as tape backup units, modems and flat panel displays are also available. Manageability Features The OptiPlex family incorporates industry-standard asset, configuration, fault and security management technologies as part of Dell's OpenManage(tm) systems management strategy. Features include support for remote networked BIOS flash, SMART disk system monitoring and alerts, chassis intrusion alert, property ownership tag and configuration change monitoring. Other industry-standard manageability features include Desktop Management Interface (DMI (Desktop Management Interface) The first desktop management standard from the DMTF. Enabling PCs to be monitored from a central console, it was superseded by the DMTF's Common Information Model (see CIM). ) 2.0, Wired for Management Wired for Management (WfM) was a primarily hardware-based system allowing a newly built computer without any software to be manipulated by a master computer that could access the hard disk of the new PC to paste the install program. (WfM) support, remote system boot and configuration capability and administrator password capability. Customers can use Dell's DMI-compliant OpenManage Client and OpenManage Client Administrator utilities to take advantage of the systems' management capabilities. More information on the OptiPlex PC family can be found on Dell's Internet site at www.dell.com/products/optiplex/index.htm. Information on Dell OpenManage can be found at www.dell.com/openmanage/. Ranked No. 125 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $15.2 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com. Dell and OptiPlex are registered trademarks, OpenManage is a trademark and DellWare is a registered service mark of Dell Computer Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 3Com is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Prices and specifications are valid in the U.S. only and are subject to change without notice. Sample configurations and prices include three-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. service (3-year parts/labor on-site service). (a) 17X minimum/40X maximum variable speed CD-ROM (b) For a complete copy of Dell's guarantees and warranties, write to Dell USA L.P., One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682, Attn: Warranty. On-site service provided by independent third party provider. On-site service may not be available in certain areas. Technician will be dispatched if necessary pursuant to phone-based troubleshooting.
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