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Optiplex GX620 with Windows 7 - 64bit
We are discussing to upgrade our systems with Windows 7 - 64 bit. Some of them are OptiPlex GX620 with Pentium D processor. One of my colleageus started installing Windows 7 - 64 bit to some of them. So far, she said, she haven't found any problem. Does this system support 64 bit OS?
Thanks,
Litom
Philip_Yip
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June 5th, 2012 09:00
Officially no, Dell has not listed this system for Windows Vista or Windows 7 compatibility and as such no drivers are officially available directly on the drivers and downloads page. It only officially supports 32 bit and 64 bit Windows XP. This means it should be 64 bit compatible. I would run the Windows 7 upgrade advisor to be sure it is 64 bit capable.
Unofficially it will definitely work with the 32 bit and is highly likely to work with the 64 bit. Many of the system drivers will be native to Windows 7 and/or can be taken from other Optiplex models. I have installed the 32 bit version on a GX520 for example which is very similar. In your case I would install Windows 7 following my instructions below without activating, this will give you a 30 day evaluation to see how well it runs before wasting any licenses. You should know how well it runs within a couple of hours however.
An important note on the hardware, do you have 4 GB of RAM in each system? If not I recommend you upgrade them using crucial memory or install the 32 bit version of Windows 7, upgrading the RAM to 4 GB is more recommended. See here for crucial memory, it says maximum of 4 GB but also states 4 slots that can hold 2 GB each. Run the Crucial scan on one of your machines. If you are buying RAM for multiple of these systems, it may be worth sticking 4×2 GB in one to see how much RAM it can address with a 64 bit OS (you can remove 4 GB of the RAM after the test to put in another unit). See the service manual <ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell> for instructions in installing RAM, make sure it is installed in matched pairs. I would say its not worth the price putting 8 GB of RAM in each of your machines but it would just be interesting to know as a side note.
I did answer a question on this model the other day, someone wanted the 64 bit version of the OS? Do you have graphics cards in all the systems and if so what ones or is it integrated graphics? The following drivers are ones that I think should work with this model. Some are for Vista, some are for 7 but of course should work on both OS. Follow my wiki A Clean Install of Windows 7 and use the drivers below for best results:
R282539 Dell System Software (x86)
R282538 Dell System Software (x64)
R304259 Dell Device Chipset (x64 and x86) I don't think this one will work
R140595 Dell Device Chipset (x64 and x86) Use if R304259 doesn't work
Video Card - I need to know what one, I will list the integrated/onboard one but get the rest directly from ATI or nVidea.
R140545 Intel 82945G Express Chipset Family (x86)
R140546 Intel 82945G Express Chipset Family (x64)
R233191, R139937, R237606 and R237348 Conexant Modem (x86)
R233198, R139937, R237617 and R237348 Conexant Modem (x64)
R161008, R161013, R143067 Broadcom 57XX (x86)
R161009, R161014, R143065 Broadcom 57XX (x64)
R145551 Analog Devices ADI 198x Integrated Audio (x86)
R145149 Analog Devices ADI 198x Integrated Audio (x64)
That should be a full set of unofficial Dell drivers actually. I would be interested in knowing if they all install for you as I will create a wiki about it for future use. Please also look at the device manager for any errors as the wiki mentions. Let me know if you have any and what of the above drivers work for you. Also let me know the video card.
speedstep
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June 5th, 2012 10:00
"Officially no, Dell has not listed this system for Windows Vista or Windows 7 compatibility and as such no drivers are officially available directly on the drivers and downloads page." (Acutally the Vista Drivers were listed but this has become broken)
How does Windows Vista run on legacy systems - Dell OptiPlexTM GX260s, GX270s, GX280s and GX620s? Will Windows Vista operate on these if the systems are upgraded to 1-2GB of RAM?
There ARE Vista Drivers. No Windows 7 Drivers from Dell. (Dell Officially Listed this system as Designed for Windows XP/Vista Capable)
You will be Much Happier with the Upgrade Result if you Get 4 Gigs of Ram and
Asus ATI Radeon HD6450 Silence 1 GB DDR3 VGA/DVI/HDMI
The Asus Card is fanless, Silent, and fits in ALL MODELS of GX620 except the USFF.
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Most of the hardware uses Native Windows 7 Drivers with the exception of the Audio Codec.
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/solutions/en/winvista_faqs_rel?c=us&l=en&cs=prem#faq06
To run the premium versions of Windows Vista, including the Windows AeroTM user interface, PC's should be configured with at least 1GB system RAM and 128 MB graphics memory.
To help further optimize the Windows Vista experience Dell recommends 2 GB dual-channel (2-DIMMs) system RAM, a Dual-Core processor, a 7200 rpm Hard Drive and at least a 256 MB discrete graphics card.
http://ftp.us.dell.com/video/R140545.EXE 32bit Intel Graphics drivers
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Windows* 7 64 (exe)
File name:win7_64_1512754.exe
Version:15.12.75.4.64.1930
Date: 10/02/2009
Status:Latest
Size:22.84 MB
Language:Multi language
Operating Systems:Windows 7 (64-bit)*, Windows 7 Enterprise, 64-bit version*, Windows 7 Home Basic, 64-bit version*, Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit version*, Windows 7 Professional, 64-bit version*, Windows 7 Ultimate, 64-bit version*
Detailed Description
Purpose:
This driver is written specifically for the desktop Intel ® 945G, 945GZ, 945GC, 945GT, 946GZ, G965, Q963, Q965, G31, G33, G35, Q33, Q35, Express Chipsets and the Mobile Intel® 940GML, 943GML, 945GM, 945GME, 945GMS, GL960, GLE960, GM965, GME965 Express Chipsets and will not function with any other product. View the README file for installation information and the RELEASE NOTES for driver version details. This driver package contains version 15.12.75.4.1930 (8.15.10.1930) for Windows* 7.
Usage:
The software drivers provided on this page are generic versions, and can be used for general purposes. However, computer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) may have altered the features, incorporated customizations, or made other changes to the software or software packaging they provide. To avoid any potential installation incompatibilities on your OEM system, Intel recommends that you check with your OEM and use the software provided via your system manufacturer.
Intel or the computer original equipment manufacturer (OEM) may not provide technical support for some or all issues that could arise from the usage of this generic version of software drivers.
win7_64_1512754.exe 64bit Intel Graphics drivers Download
Release Date: 1/24/2007
Version: A255.12.01.7010
Importance: Recommended
Download Type: Driver
File Format: Hard-Drive
File Size: 3MB
R145551.EXE 32 BIT
R145149.EXE 64 BIT
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Philip_Yip
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June 5th, 2012 11:00
I was wondering why I was finding some drivers for this systems for Vista which listed this model as compatible.
I was also wondering why it wasn't made compatible.
I guess its another fault with the drivers page, beginning to lose track of them...
zzrzlk
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September 13th, 2012 10:00
Hello,
First I upgraded the machine from P4 to pentium D 3.4 GhZ (see "Optiplex GX620 upgrade to dual core" thread)
Then I put more memory (Kingston DDR2 5300 2*2 Gb inside (the max the system bus can use ?)
Finaly I installed 7 64 (enterprise) and it works fine. I didn't to install any drivers.
The system can see 4 Gb memory installed BUT it says there is ONLY 3.49 Gb usable.... Why? Do I need to install something ?
litom1
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September 15th, 2012 07:00
It's been a while since I posted this. Thank you all for all the replies. Three months ago, we managed to install Windows 7 - 64 bit successfully with just even 2 GB memory and was working fine. But since I had the doubt, I posted this question and even called Dell Tech Support. Dell Tech said, it's not compatible. My research also says because of its processor's architecture, it may work fine. A month of observation, which may or may not be related, we got problems with device drivers and slow performance of the system. That was why we decided to reimage again with Windows 7 but 32 bit this time. So far so good.
rdunnill
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February 18th, 2013 22:00
If Windows installs, the hardware is compatible.
Windows 8 Pro 64-bit installs without incident on the GX620 SFF. This particular unit is equipped with a P4 3.6ghz CPU, 4gb of GSKILL PC2 6400 memory, 120gb SSD, and Sapphire 6570 video card.
speedstep
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February 18th, 2013 23:00
The system steals ram for the onboard INTEL Video. The frame buffer steals regardless of whether or not there is a PCI video card or not being used.
If you add 8 Gigs its the same issue even with 64 bit OS.
rdunnill
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February 18th, 2013 23:00
Windows 8 is reporting that about 512mb is reserved for the hardware.
3.5gb is enough for the typical user, and apparently the GX620 will go to 8gb, although I haven't tried it myself.
speedstep
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February 19th, 2013 05:00
It will never show 8 gigs useable though. 7.XX but never 8 total due to INTEL Crapicks.:emotion-9:
rdunnill
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February 19th, 2013 07:00
7.5 gb is enough for serious work.
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March 12th, 2013 08:00
So I just came into an Optiplex GX280 desktop / the one that opens like a lunchbox. Anyways, it seems like a decent machine. It's running just a regular Pentium 4 and 2gb of ram. I upgraded the ram to 4GB and am about to install Windows 7 64 Bit. I just wanted to ask you if you think it will run ok even without the upgraded CPU and SSHD? I don't really want to put my extra 60GB Kingston SSHD in this Desktop to use as a boot drive because I have an HP DV9308NR with two hard drive bays on it's way back from getting a new 2012 NVIDIA GPU installed on the motherboard and I was going to use the Kingston 60GB SSHD if that. I guess I'll just try out the 64 bit and see what happens. Just wondering what you thought since your running WIn 8 64 bit which is way more of a resourse hog.
Jason9922
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March 12th, 2013 08:00
So I just came into an Optiplex GX280 desktop / the one that opens like a lunchbox. Anyways, it seems like a decent machine. It's running just a regular Pentium 4 and 2gb of ram. I upgraded the ram to 4GB and am about to install Windows 7 64 Bit. I just wanted to ask you if you think it will run ok even without the upgraded CPU and SSHD? I don't really want to put my extra 60GB Kingston SSHD in this Desktop to use as a boot drive because I have an HP DV9308NR with two hard drive bays on it's way back from getting a new 2012 NVIDIA GPU installed on the motherboard and I was going to use the Kingston 60GB SSHD if that. I guess I'll just try out the 64 bit and see what happens. Just wondering what you thought since your running WIn 8 64 bit which is way more of a resourse hog.
speedstep
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March 12th, 2013 10:00
If your CPU supports EMT64 it will work. If it does not then it wont install. Not all Pentium4's support EMT64.
Windows 7 32 bit will work fine. The Driver for the audio is available on the Microsoft site.
The video would need an upgrade to Radeon ASUS EAH5450 minimum but that works too on GX280.
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http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Home.aspx
Click on this link to go to the Microsoft Update Catalog Website.
In the search box, type Analog Devices.
DirectX June 2010 is also Highly Recommended.
Download DirectX Redist (June 2010) from Official Microsoft ...
Download file, Extract to a folder, RUN DXSETUP.EXE as Administrator.
The Analog Devices AD198X codec does have WHQL drivers from the Microsoft Catalog.
microsoft catalog Analog Devices 5.12.1.7010 32 BIT
catalog.update.microsoft.com/.../ScopedViewRedirect.aspx
microsoft catalog Analog Devices 5.12.2.7010 64 BIT
catalog.update.microsoft.com/.../ScopedViewRedirect.aspx
Supported Update IDs
R145551.EXE 32 BIT
R145149.EXE 64 BIT
rashchaw
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August 2nd, 2013 05:00
dear
i am using windows 7 64bits in dell optiplex gx620 and now having problem for sound driver, so i am very upset for sound. kindly
advise me some solution.
thanks
rashid
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August 2nd, 2013 05:00
yes