Dell OptiPlex GXpro

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The Dell OptiPlex GXpro is a PC from the Dell's OptiPlex lineup, This PC was released around 1995/1996.

Dell Optiplex GXpro.jpg

Standard specifications and features[edit | edit source]

Chipset[edit | edit source]

  • Intel 82440FX PCIset

Processors[edit | edit source]

  • Intel Pentium Pro Processor (single core, 180 MHz, 256K Cache, 60 MHz FSB)
  • Intel Pentium Pro Processor (single core, 200 MHz, 1M Cache, 66 MHz FSB)
  • Intel Pentium Pro Processor (single core, dual-processors, 180 MHz, 256K Cache, 60 MHz FSB)
  • Intel Pentium Pro Processor (single core, dual-processors, 200 MHz, 1M Cache, 66 MHz FSB)


Memory[edit | edit source]

  • 32MB to 512MB EDO ECC DIMM capacity using 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, and 128MB DIMMs
  • 256KB L2 cache integrated on 180-MHz Pentium Pro processor
  • 256KB or 512KB L2 cache integrated on 200-MHz Pentium Pro processor

Chassis Design[edit | edit source]

  • 16.5" x 6.5" x 17.55 desktop
  • Tower orientation available (tower stand included)
  • Five expansion slots: three PCI, two ISA/PCI
  • One external 3.5" drive bay
  • Two external 5.25" drive bays

Integrated Network Interface[edit | edit source]

  • Integrated 3Com Fast Ethernet XL Parallel Tasking
  • Plug-and-Play capable 10/100Mbps PCI Fast Ethernet
  • RJ45 Twisted Pair Connector
  • 3Com AutoLink Configuration Utility

Video[edit | edit source]

  • Matrox Millennium PCI with 4MB video memory
  • STB S3 Trio V+ PCI with 2MB video memory

Audio[edit | edit source]

  • Support for .WAV recording and FM synthesis.
  • Vibra 16 (Sound Blaster 16-compatible)
  • Microphone/stereo input; stereo output; no MIDI

Hard Drive[edit | edit source]

  • 2GB of EIDE HDD with SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis Reporting Technology)
  • 3GB of EIDE HDD with SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis Reporting Technology)
  • 2GB of Ultra-Wide SCSI HDD
  • 4GB of Ultra-Wide SCSI HDD

SCSI Controller[edit | edit source]

  • Adaptec 2940UW Ultra/Wide SCSI card

CD ROM[edit | edit source]

  • 8X EIDE
  • 8X SCSI

Network Interface Cards (optional)[edit | edit source]

  • 3Com Ethernet 3C509B Plug-and-Play ISA (TPO, Combo)
  • 3Com Ethernet 3C509B PCI (Combo)
  • 3Com Fast Ethernet 3C905
  • 3Com Ethernet 3C900
  • IBM® 16/4 Turbo Token Ring ISA (UTP/STP)
  • IBM LANStreamer PCI

Universal Serial Bus[edit | edit source]

  • 2 USB ports
  • Hot-pluggable

Preinstalled Operating Systems[edit | edit source]

  • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
  • MS DOS 6.22

Tape Drive[edit | edit source]

  • 4/8GB SCSI DAT
  • 1.6/3.2 GB FDI tape drive

Floppy Disk Drive[edit | edit source]

  • Diskette Drive: 3.5" 1.44MB diskette drive standard
  • Floppy drive interface integrated with Mode 2 floppy support

BIOS[edit | edit source]

  • 2MB Flash memory for BIOS, Setup, Plug-and-Play and DMI support

EIDE Interface[edit | edit source]

  • Integrated bus-mastering PCI
  • Fast ATA 2/3 with two channel/connector on PCI
  • Mode 4 PIO support

Expansion Slots[edit | edit source]

  • three dedicated PCI slots
  • two shared PCI/ISA slots

Power Supply[edit | edit source]

  • 230W

Sources[edit | edit source]

http://web.archive.org/web/19970605142228/http://www.dell.com/products/optiplex/gxpro/indepth.htm