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Page 3: ...vailable in your location Before working inside the computer unplug the system to help prevent electric shock or system board damage Certain system board components continue to receive power any time the computer is connected to AC power To help avoid possible damage to the system board wait 5 seconds after turning off the system before disconnecting a device from the computer To help prevent elec...

Page 4: ...tance usually 510 to 610 millimeters 20 to 24 inches from your eyes Make sure the monitor screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Adjust the tilt of the monitor its contrast and brightness settings and the lighting around you such as overhead lights desk lamps and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows to minimize reflections and glare on the monitor...

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Page 6: ...inside your computer To prevent static damage discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer s electronic components such as the microprocessor You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis As you continue to work inside the computer periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to remove any static charge your body may have accumul...

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Page 9: ...e default configuration of the system s integrated video and audio controllers or who want to connect their system to a network should read Chapter 4 Using Integrated Devices This chapter describes the configuration software provided for the integrated video and audio controllers and provides information on connecting the system to a network configuring the net work interface controller NIC and in...

Page 10: ...at are often asked by Dell computer users Be sure to read these cards before calling Dell for technical assistance The Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide includes troubleshooting procedures and instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics to test your computer system You may also have one or more of the following documents NOTE Documentation updates are sometimes included with your system to des...

Page 11: ...he labeling that appears on the keys on a keyboard are enclosed in angle brackets Example Enter Key combinations are series of keys to be pressed simultaneously unless other wise indicated to perform a single function Example Ctrl Alt Enter Commands presented in lowercase bold are for reference purposes only and are not intended to be typed when referenced Example Use the format command to In cont...

Page 12: ... can be a system message for example or it can be text that you are instructed to type as part of a command referred to as a command line Screen text is presented in the Courier New font Example The following message appears on your screen No boot device available Example Type md c programs and press Enter Variables are placeholders for which you substitute a value They are presented in italics Ex...

Page 13: ...1 9 Passwords 1 9 Using the Power Switch 1 10 ENERGY STAR Compliance 1 10 Important Note for Windows 95 Users 1 11 Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer for Windows 95 1 11 Accessing Online Documentation 1 12 Getting Help 1 13 KDSWHU 8VLQJ WKH 6 VWHP 6HWXS 3URJUDP Entering the System Setup Program 2 1 System Setup Screens 2 2 Using the System Setup Program 2 3 System Setup options 2 4 Time 2 5 Date 2 5...

Page 14: ... NIC 2 14 Mouse 2 14 Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 2 14 Parallel Port 2 15 Parallel Mode 2 15 IDE Hard Disk 2 15 Diskette 2 15 Speaker 2 16 System Data options 2 16 Using the System Password Feature 2 16 Assigning a System Password 2 17 Using Your System Password to Secure Your System 2 18 Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password 2 19 Using the Setup Password Feature 2 20 Assigning a Set...

Page 15: ...ing and Unlocking All Resources 3 15 Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources 3 15 KDSWHU 8VLQJ QWHJUDWHG HYLFHV Video Controller 4 1 Reinstalling DirectX and Video Drivers 4 1 Audio Controller 4 3 NIC 4 3 Network Cable Requirements 4 4 Setting the Network Frame Type 4 4 Using 3Com EtherDisk XL Version 3 01 Diskettes 4 4 Configuring the NIC 4 5 Windows NT 4 0 NIC 4 5 Windows NT 3 5x NIC 4 6 W...

Page 16: ...OptiPlex GX1 Only 6 11 Upgrading the Microprocessor 6 12 Replacing the System Battery 6 14 KDSWHU QVWDOOLQJ ULYHV Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel 7 2 Removing and Replacing Front Panel Inserts 7 3 Connecting Drives 7 4 Installing a Drive in a 5 25 Inch Drive Bay 7 6 Installing an EIDE Hard Disk Drive 7 10 EIDE Drive Addressing 7 11 Installing an EIDE Hard Disk Drive in the Hard Disk Drive B...

Page 17: ...fikacji C 8 PozostaŠe instrukcje bezpieczeÒstwa C 8 NOM Information Mexico Only C 9 Información para NOM únicamente para México C 10 SSHQGL DUUDQW 5HWXUQ 3ROLF DQG HDU 6WDWHPHQW RI RPSOLDQFH Limited Three Year Warranty U S and Canada Only D 1 Coverage During Year One D 1 Coverage During Years Two and Three D 2 General Provisions D 2 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U S and Canada Only D 3 Year 200...

Page 18: ...ansion Card Cage 5 13 Figure 5 8 Rotating the Power Supply 5 14 Figure 6 1 System Board Features 6 2 Figure 6 2 Expansion Cards 6 3 Figure 6 3 Riser Board Expansion Card Connectors 6 4 Figure 6 4 Removing the Filler Bracket 6 5 Figure 6 5 Installing an Expansion Card 6 5 Figure 6 6 DIMMs and DIMM Sockets 6 7 Figure 6 7 Installing a DIMM 6 10 Figure 6 8 Removing a DIMM 6 10 Figure 6 9 Installing a ...

Page 19: ... B Regulatory Mark C 7 7DEOHV Table 1 1 Video Memory Requirements 1 3 Table 2 1 System Setup Navigation Keys 2 3 Table 2 2 Device List Screen Navigation Keys 2 10 Table 2 3 Power Time Out Periods 2 14 Table 3 1 ICU Keys 3 6 Table 5 1 System Board Jumper Settings 5 10 Table 5 2 System Board and Riser Board Connectors and Sockets 5 11 Table 6 1 Sample DIMM Configuration Options 6 8 Table A 1 Technic...

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Page 21: ...cessor that runs at one of the following speeds An internal speed of 266 or 333 megahertz MHz and an external speed of 66 MHz An internal speed of 350 400 or 450 MHz and an external speed of 100 MHz The Intel Pentium II microprocessor includes MMX technology designed to handle complex multimedia and communications software This microprocessor incorporates new instructions and data types as well as...

Page 22: ...sks The ISA Configuration Utility ICU allows you to configure existing non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards for conflict free operation Also because the system BIOS is stored in flash memory it can be updated to support future enhancements to the Plug and Play standard Wakeup On LAN capability which when enabled in the System Setup program allows the system to be powered up from a server manageme...

Page 23: ...formance The AGP bus allows a 3D video subsystem to execute directly from main memory A diskette tape drive interface which supports a 3 5 inch diskette drive and optionally a second diskette drive or tape drive Enhanced integrated drive electronics EIDE support The primary and secondary interface are both located on the PCI bus to provide faster data throughput Each interface supports high capaci...

Page 24: ...ine System User s Guide The System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing the system configu ration information for your system For more information on this program see Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program An Auto Power On utility that enables your system to perform routine tasks auto matically in your absence For more information on this utility see your online System User s Guide Enh...

Page 25: ...s kette in a program diskette set to reclaim space on the computer s hard disk drive For more information on making program diskette sets see the online help provided in the Dell Program Diskette Maker which is located in the Dell Acces sories folder The Dell OpenManage program which is a DMI browser that allows you to view your computer s current hardware configuration and operating system ver si...

Page 26: ... are based on the DMI 2 0 specification DXOW 0DQDJHPHQW Fault Management features of the Dell OpenManage include Alerts to warn you about events generated by SMART drives on a local or remote system and about thermal errors An event log that stores events in a text file and reports information about the event under the following options System Name Component Name Date and Time Event Type Event Sev...

Page 27: ...k administrators to remotely view enter and modify an asset tag for a remote system in a Dell DMI network Automated and manual mapping of one or more groups to a user defined directory 6HFXULW 0DQDJHPHQW Security Management features of the Dell OpenManage include Password security that enables network administrators to maintain standard attribute values for the local and remote systems in a Dell D...

Page 28: ... Wakeup On LAN You must also enable the Wakeup On LAN category in the System Setup program XWR 3RZHU 2Q Auto Power On enables you to turn on the computer system automatically on certain days of the week at a preset time You can set Auto Power On to turn on the system either every day or every Monday through Friday NOTE This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or sur...

Page 29: ...E Antitheft devices are of differing designs Before purchasing such a device make sure it will work with the cable slot on your computer The padlock ring allows you to secure the computer cover to the chassis to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the computer To use the padlock ring insert a commercially available padlock through the ring and then lock the padlock LJXUH 6HFXULW DEOH 6ORW...

Page 30: ...r change the operation of these features you must change the setting for the Power Management category in the System Setup program For instructions see Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program NOTES As an ENERGY STAR Partner Dell Computer Corporation has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency Any Dell computer bearing the ENERGY STAR Emblem is certified...

Page 31: ...disabled Your system will operate without the bus mastering functionality with only a small degradation in performance For information on the advantages of using bus mastering drivers see Bus Mastering EIDE Drivers in the Using Drivers and Utilities section of your online System User s Guide You may also need to reinstall your system s video audio and NIC drivers from the diskettes created from th...

Page 32: ...NHWWH IURP WKH GLVNHWWH GULYH DQG FOLFN 2 WR UHVWDUW RXU V VWHP During start up the operating system detects new hardware and the Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears OLFN 1H W WR FRQWLQXH The system finds the hardware device driver on the hard disk drive and installs it OLFN LQLVK WR FRQWLQXH The system continues its start up routine When Windows 95 finishes loading a dialog box appears and...

Page 33: ...ny of the topics from this guide display the topic you want on your screen and select Print Topic from the File menu HWWLQJ HOS Dell provides a number of tools to help you if you don t understand a procedure described in this guide or if your system does not perform as expected For informa tion on these help tools see the chapter titled Getting Help in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide or...

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Page 35: ...r example the time or date on your system You can view the current settings at any time When you change a setting in many cases you must reboot the system before the change takes effect After you set up your system run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration information and optional settings Dell recommends that you print the System Setup screens by pressing...

Page 36: ...eens is organized in five boxed areas Title box The box at the top of both screens lists the system name page number Page 1 or Page 2 and the revision number of the basic input output system BIOS Configuration options The box on the left half of both screens lists the options that define the installed hardware in your computer Fields beside the options contain options or values those that appear b...

Page 37: ...ts the System Setup program without rebooting the system and returns the system to its previous state the boot routine For most of the options any changes you make are recorded but do not take effect until the next time you boot the sys tem For a few options as noted in the help area the changes take effect immediately Exits the System Setup program and reboots the system implementing any changes ...

Page 38: ...l 2 Cache System Memory Video Memory Service Tag Asset Tag 512 KB Integrated 32 MB SDRAM 4 MB SGRAM XXXXX XXXXX Pentium II Processor 400 MHz Dell Computer Corporation www dell com Page 2 of 2 System OptiPlex GX1 400MTbr Setup To change the value in a field enter a number or use the left or right arrow key Changes take effect immediately change values Esc exit Level 2 Cache System Memory Video Memo...

Page 39: ... Diskette Drive A the boot diskette drive is the 3 5 inch diskette drive installed in the top externally accessible drive bay Diskette Drive B is any drive installed in the bottom externally accessible drive bay that is connected to the system s diskette tape drive interface The option settings always match the physical locations of the drives in your com puter the first drive listed on Page 1 of ...

Page 40: ... hard disk drive performance If you choose the Usr1 or Usr2 option you must supply the following parameters for the drive Type is the drive type number for the selected hard disk drive in this case Usr1 or Usr2 Cyls is the number of logical cylinders Hds indicates the number of logical heads in the drive Pre precompensation cylinder is the cylinder number at which the electrical cur rent for the d...

Page 41: ...vated on 101 or 102 key keyboards it does not apply to 84 key keyboards When Num Lock mode is activated the rightmost bank of keys on your keyboard provides the mathematical and numeric functions shown at the tops of the keys When Num Lock mode is turned off these keys provide cursor control functions according to the label on the bottom of each key KDVVLV QWUXVLRQ Chassis Intrusion displays the s...

Page 42: ...ng the POST which is a series of tests that the system performs on the hardware each time you turn on the system or press the reset button This option is useful when applied to self starting servers or host systems that have no permanently attached keyboard In these situations selecting Do Not Report sup presses all error messages relating to the keyboard or to the keyboard controller during POST ...

Page 43: ...rn loads the necessary operating system Boot Sequence tells the system where to look for the files that it needs to load LVNHWWH LUVW Selecting Diskette First causes the system to try booting from drive A first If the system finds a diskette that is not bootable in the drive or finds a problem with the drive itself it displays an error message If it does not find a diskette in the drive the system...

Page 44: ... system BIOS and any Plug and Play network adapters installed in the computer Exclude From Boot Device Priority The Exclude From Boot Device Priority option allows you to remove from the Boot Device Priority option any boot devices that you want the system to ignore during system start up Device Controller Priority The Device Controller Priority option lists the system BIOS controller any non Plug...

Page 45: ...u must move the SCSI adapter item to the top of the Device Controller Priority option To change the order of the devices press Ctrl and the up or down arrow key If you want to revert to the original Boot Device Priority option settings press Ctrl Del NOTE If you exit the Device List option by pressing Esc or Alt b without mak ing any changes the Boot Sequence option is set to the Device List optio...

Page 46: ...t hours minutes To change the start up time press the right arrow key to increase the number in the highlighted field or press the left arrow key to decrease the number If you prefer you can type numbers in both fields The default for Auto Power On is Disabled 3RZHU 0DQDJHPHQW For certain types of monitors and most EIDE hard disk drives you can reduce system power consumption by enabling the power...

Page 47: ...tors require that you turn monitor power off and then on again to return to full power Check your monitor documentation for information on how your monitor is designed to operate 6DYLQJ DUG LVN ULYH 3RZHU For most systems enabling Power Management at any level causes EIDE hard disk drives to switch to low power mode after about 20 minutes of system inactivity see Table 2 3 NOTES All EIDE drives sh...

Page 48: ... User s Guide 6HULDO 3RUW DQG 6HULDO 3RUW Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 configure the system s built in serial ports These options can be set to Auto the default option to automatically configure a port to a particular designation COM1 or COM3 for Serial Port 1 COM2 or COM4 for Serial Port 2 or to Off to disable the port If you set a serial port to Auto and add an expansion card containing a por...

Page 49: ...directional or PS 2 compatible bidirectional port Your system also supports ECP mode which can be used by Windows 95 Windows 95 uses ECP protocol automatically if it detects an ECP capable device eliminating the need for an ECP option in this option Set this option according to the type of peripheral device connected to the parallel port To determine the correct mode to use see the documentation t...

Page 50: ...cates the entire amount of installed memory detected in your system except for memory on Expanded Memory Specification EMS expansion cards After adding memory check this option to confirm that the new memory is installed correctly and is recognized by the system Video Memory displays the amount of video memory detected in your system Service Tag displays the system s five character service tag num...

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Page 52: ...character field in square brackets 7R FRQILUP RXU SDVVZRUG W SH LW D VHFRQG WLPH DQG SUHVV QWHU The password setting changes to Enabled Your system password is now set you can exit the System Setup program and begin using your system Note however that password protection does not take effect until you reboot the system by pressing the reset button or by turning the system off and then on again 8VL...

Page 53: ...ord Status found earlier in this chapter HOHWLQJ RU KDQJLQJ DQ LVWLQJ 6 VWHP 3DVVZRUG To delete or change an existing system password perform the following steps QWHU WKH 6 VWHP 6HWXS SURJUDP DQG YHULI WKDW WKH 3DVVZRUG 6WDWXV RSWLRQ LV VHW WR 8QORFNHG Enter the System Setup program by pressing the Ctrl Alt Enter key com bination Press the Alt p key combination to move to Page 2 of the System Setu...

Page 54: ... the system password at the same time VVLJQLQJ D 6HWXS 3DVVZRUG A setup password can be assigned or changed only when the Setup Password option is set to Not Enabled To assign a setup password highlight the Setup Pass word option and press the left or right arrow key The system prompts you to enter and verify the password If a character is illegal for password use the system emits a beep NOTES The...

Page 55: ...G RSWLRQ DQG SUHVV WKH OHIW RU ULJKW DUURZ NH WR GHOHWH WKH H LVWLQJ VHWXS SDVVZRUG The setting changes to Not Enabled I RX ZDQW WR DVVLJQ D QHZ VHWXS SDVVZRUG IROORZ WKH SURFHGXUH LQ VVLJQLQJ D 6HWXS 3DVVZRUGµ IRXQG HDUOLHU LQ WKLV VHFWLRQ LVDEOLQJ D RUJRWWHQ 3DVVZRUG If you forget your system or setup password you cannot operate your system or change settings in the System Setup program until yo...

Page 56: ...ture When you enter the System Setup program both password options appear as Not Enabled meaning that the password feature is enabled but that no password has been assigned VVLJQ D QHZ V VWHP DQG RU VHWXS SDVVZRUG To assign a new system password see Assigning a System Password found earlier in this chapter To assign a new setup password see Assigning a Setup Password found earlier in this chapter ...

Page 57: ...ore some Plug and Play cards such as modem sound and net work cards may not work with Windows NT If your system is running a Dell installed Windows NT operating system and you want to use Plug and Play expansion cards Dell recommends that you use the card manufacturer s configuration utility to set the card to legacy mode enter the card s resources through the manufacturer s utility and then use t...

Page 58: ...splayed GG PRGLI RU UHPRYH D FDUG RU YLHZ UHVRXUFHV IRU D FDUG RU RWKHU GHYLFH Depending on what you need to accomplish with the ICU you may need to per form one or more of these tasks If you are adding a non Plug and Play ISA expansion card see your online System User s Guide or Adding a Listed Card found later in this chapter for detailed instructions If the card you are adding does not have a c...

Page 59: ...ation 8 DWDEDVH The ICU provides a database of configuration files for a large variety of non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards The database is located in the db subdirectory Listed cards are non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards that have configuration files stored in this database Unlisted cards are non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards that do not have configura tion files stored in the ICU dat...

Page 60: ...ons on how to create a program diskette from the diskette image see the online help provided in the Program Diskette Maker which is available in the Dell Accessories folder I RX ZDQW WR XVH RXU PRXVH ZLWK WKH 8 FRS RXU PRXVH GULYHU ILOH PRXVH H H WR RXU 8 GLVNHWWH 0DNH D EDFNXS FRS RI RXU 8 GLVNHWWH DV GHVFULEHG LQ WKH QH W VXE VHFWLRQ DFNLQJ 8S WKH 8 LVNHWWH µ Use the backup copy whenever you run...

Page 61: ...pics To redisplay the last message you received from the ICU select Previous Mes sage from the Help menu 0DNLQJ 6HOHFWLRQV LQ WKH 8 The ICU window is the main window of the utility and the starting point for making expansion card changes This window lists all non Plug and Play ISA Plug and Play and PCI expansion cards currently installed in the computer The ICU window con tains menus and a tool ba...

Page 62: ...H QDPH RI WKH FDWHJRU RI FDUG WKDW RX ZDQW WR DGG I RX FOLFNHG GG LQ VWHS FOLFN 2 A dialog box like the one in Figure 3 2 appears listing the names of all available cards of that type LJXUH GG 1HWZRUN DUG LDORJ R 6HOHFW WKH QDPH RI WKH FDUG RX ZDQW WR DGG If the card is not listed see the next section Adding an Unlisted Card 7DEOH 8 H V H V FWLRQ Alt x y Displays the menu containing the underlined...

Page 63: ...e Card Configuration dialog box see Figure 3 3 displays all resources used by the card Some cards have multiple functions each having one or more resources associated with it For example a communications card can have fax modem and scanner functions each of which may have one or more associated resources LJXUH DUG RQILJXUDWLRQ LDORJ R 7R FKDQJH DQ RI WKH UHVRXUFH VHWWLQJV IRU WKH FDUG VHOHFW WKH U...

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Page 66: ...fy I O Port dialog box see Figure 3 9 Click each box in succession to enter the beginning and ending addresses and then click OK to complete the selection LJXUH 6SHFLI 2 3RUW LDORJ R KHQ RX KDYH ILQLVKHG VHOHFWLQJ UHVRXUFHV IRU WKH XQOLVWHG FDUG FOLFN 2 LQ WKH RQILJXUH 8QOLVWHG DUG GLDORJ ER A message box appears notifying you either that the card is using its default set tings or that it cannot u...

Page 67: ...of a Plug and Play or PCI expansion card You can only view the resources currently assigned and lock or unlock them To modify the resource settings for a listed or unlisted card complete the following steps 6WDUW WKH 8 DV GHVFULEHG LQ 6WDUWLQJ WKH 8µ IRXQG HDUOLHU LQ WKLV FKDSWHU 6HOHFW WKH FDUG IURP WKH OLVW RI LQVWDOOHG FDUGV LQ WKH 8 ZLQGRZ DQG FKRRVH 0RGLI DUG IURP WKH RQILJXUH PHQX RU FOLFN 0...

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Page 69: ...GR VR FDQ GDPDJH RXU V VWHP 5HPRYH WKH QRQ 3OXJ DQG 3OD 6 H SDQVLRQ FDUG IURP WKH FRPSXWHU See Removing an Expansion Card in Chapter 6 for instructions 9LHZLQJ 5HVRXUFHV The ICU displays all resources currently used by your system To view all system resources select System Resources from the View menu or click View The System Resource Usage dialog box see Figure 3 10 displays all resources current...

Page 70: ...configuration information into NVRAM If you click No you exit the ICU without saving any of your configuration changes If you click Cancel nothing is saved and the utility continues to operate RFNLQJ DQG 8QORFNLQJ DUGV The ICU includes a locking mechanism that enables you to allocate the system resources for all or for some functions of Plug and Play and PCI expansion cards These expansion cards a...

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Page 72: ...Q 6HWWLQJV GLDORJ ER LI QHFHVVDU See Modifying a Card found earlier in this chapter for more information 6HOHFW RFN 5HVRXUFHV The Lock Resources box toggles the lock state of the selected configuration setting 5HSHDW VWHSV WKURXJK IRU DQ RWKHU FRQILJXUDWLRQ VHWWLQJV WKDW RX ZDQW WR ORFN RU XQORFN OLFN 2 LQ WKH DUG RQILJXUDWLRQ GLDORJ ER ZKHQ RX KDYH ILQLVKHG PDNLQJ RXU VHOHFWLRQV ...

Page 73: ...V If you ever need to reinstall the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system you should also reinstall the software drivers and utilities that came with your Dell system This section specifically describes how to reinstall DirectX drivers and video drivers Your online System User s Guide describes how to install other types of drivers and utilities DirectX is a group of technologies designed to enhan...

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Page 75: ... management console Wakeup On LAN pro vides remote computer setup software downloading and installation file updates and asset tracking after hours and on weekends when local area network LAN traffic is typically at a minimum The NIC connector on the computer s back panel has the following indicators see Fig ure 4 1 A yellow activity indicator flashes when the system is transmitting or receiving n...

Page 76: ...g concentrators on a net work is 1024 For 10BASE T networks the maximum number of daisy chained concentrators on one network segment is four 6HWWLQJ WKH 1HWZRUN UDPH 7 SH If your system is connected to a network verify the following network protocol settings 5LJKW FOLFN WKH 1HWZRUN 1HLJKERUKRRG LFRQ RQ WKH LQGRZV GHVNWRS DQG FOLFN 3URSHUWLHV OLFN WKH 3URWRFROV WDE LQ WKH 1HWZRUN ZLQGRZ DQG VHOHFW ...

Page 77: ...rnet network you must complete the following steps 8VH WKH 3URJUDP LVNHWWH 0DNHU ORFDWHG LQ WKH HOO FFHVVRULHV IROGHU WR PDNH D GLVNHWWH FRS RI WKH 1 GULYHUV LQVWDOOHG RQ RXU KDUG GLVN GULYH RQQHFW WKH QHWZRUN FDEOH WR WKH EDFN RI RXU FRPSXWHU See Network Cable Requirements found earlier in this section for more information 9HULI WKDW WKH 1 LV HQDEOHG LQ WKH 6 VWHP 6HWXS SURJUDP See Chapter 2 Usin...

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Page 79: ...C driver on systems running Windows 98 Windows 95 Service Release 2 or Windows 95 Service Release 2 1 To deter mine the service release version of your Windows 95 operating system click the Start button point to Settings and click Control Panel Double click the System icon to access the System Properties window and click the General tab If your system ver sion is 4 00 950 B then your operating sys...

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Page 83: ...ou can reassemble the system correctly You will use the information in this section every time you install a hardware option inside your computer Read this section carefully because the information is not repeated in detail elsewhere in this guide 6DIHW LUVW RU RX DQG RXU RPSXWHU Working inside your computer is safe if you observe the following precautions 51 1 25 285 3 5621 6 7 1 3527 7 21 2 285 ...

Page 84: ...t you periodically review the safety instructions at the front of this guide 8QSDFNLQJ RXU DUGZDUH 2SWLRQ When you remove an option from its shipping carton you may find it wrapped in anti static packing material designed to protect it from electrostatic damage Do not remove the packing material until you are ready to install the option 87 21 6HH 3URWHFWLQJ JDLQVW OHFWURVWDWLF LVFKDUJHµ LQ WKH VDI...

Page 85: ...W WKH IURQW RI WKLV JXLGH 5HPRYH WKH FRYHU Facing the left side cover press the release button located at the bottom left cor ner of the front bezel and lift the bottom of the cover allowing it to pivot up toward you see Figure 5 2 Disengage the tabs that secure the cover to the top of the chassis and lift the cover away padlock ring ...

Page 86: ... FDJH WKH ZLOO SUHYHQW WKH FRYHU IURP FORVLQJ SURSHUO KHFN WR VHH WKDW QR WRROV RU H WUD SDUWV LQFOXGLQJ VFUHZV DUH OHIW LQVLGH WKH FRPSXWHU V FKDVVLV 5HSODFH WKH FRYHU Facing the left side of the computer hold the cover at a slight angle as shown in Figure 5 3 and then align the top of the cover with the top of the chassis Insert the tabs on the cover into the recessed slots on the computer chass...

Page 87: ... SDGORFN WR VHFXUH RXU V VWHP UHLQVWDOO WKH SDGORFN QVLGH RXU RPSXWHU Figure 5 4 shows a side view of your computer to help you orient yourself when installing hardware options Unless otherwise specified locations or directions rela tive to the computer are as shown tab recessed slot ...

Page 88: ...rd the large printed circuit board mounted vertically inside the chas sis holds the computer s control circuitry and other electronic components Some hardware options are installed directly onto the system board The riser board at the bottom of the chassis contains the expansion card connectors During an installation procedure you may be required to change a jumper setting on the system board and ...

Page 89: ...ks on your sys tem board See Table 5 1 for the designations default settings and functions of your system s jumpers 6ZLWFKHV Switches control various circuits or functions in your computer system The switches you are most likely to encounter are dual in line package DIP switches which are normally packaged in groups of two or more switches in a plastic case Two common types of DIP switches are sli...

Page 90: ...ng expansion card cage riser board optionalintegrated NIC connector AC power receptacle parallel port connector mouse connector keyboard connector security cable slot video connector microphone jack serial port 1 connector internal drive cage external drive bays interface cable power supply serial port 2 connector USB connectors chassis intrusion switch ...

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Page 92: ...ed when the microprocessor s internal speed is 333 MHz 350MHZ Jumpered when the microprocessor s internal speed is 350 MHz 400MHZ Jumpered when the microprocessor s internal speed is 400 MHz 450MHZ Jumpered when the microprocessor s internal speed is 450 MHz 500MHZ Jumpered when the microprocessor s internal speed is 500 MHz when available One set of the speed jumper pins must have a jumper plug i...

Page 93: ...rd IDEn EIDE interface connector INTRUSION Chassis intrusion switch connector ISAn ISA expansion card connector on riser board KYBD Keyboard connector LINE IN Audio line in jack LINE OUT Audio line out jack amplified source MIC Microphone jack MONITOR Video connector MOUSE Mouse connector P1 Wakeup On LAN power connector on riser board PANEL Control panel connector PARALLEL Parallel port connector...

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Page 97: ...the following options Industry Standard Architecture ISA and Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI expansion cards System memory Video memory OptiPlex GX1 only Microprocessor This chapter also includes instructions for replacing the system battery if necessary Use Figure 6 1 to locate the system board features ...

Page 98: ...ck MIC video connector MONITOR serial port 2 connector SERIAL2 USB connectors USB 2 parallel serial port 1 connectors stacked PARALLEL SERIAL1 mouse keyboard connectors stacked MOUSE KYBD audio line in jack LINE IN audio line out jack LINE OUT video memory upgrade socket VIDEO_UPGRADE control panel connector PANEL battery socket BATTERY optional integrated NIC connector ENET riser board connector ...

Page 99: ...alled on the riser board Expansion card connectors ISA1 ISA4 support 8 or 16 bit ISA expansion cards Expansion card connectors PCI1 PCI5 support 32 bit PCI expansion cards NOTE Because connector PCI4 shares expansion slot space with connector ISA1 and PCI5 shares with ISA2 only one card of either type can be installed in each of the two shared slots 8 bit ISA expansion card 16 bit ISA expansion ca...

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Page 101: ...rock the card into the connector until the card is fully seated see Figure 6 5 LJXUH QVWDOOLQJ DQ SDQVLRQ DUG KHQ WKH FDUG LV ILUPO VHDWHG LQ WKH FRQQHFWRU DQG WKH FDUG PRXQWLQJ EUDFNHW LV IOXVK ZLWK WKH EUDFNHWV RQ HLWKHU VLGH RI LW VHFXUH WKH EUDFNHW ZLWK WKH VFUHZ RX UHPRYHG LQ VWHS filler bracket expansion card cage expansion card card edge connector expansion card connector riser board ...

Page 102: ... 6HWXS SURJUDP DQG UHVHW KDVVLV QWUXVLRQ WR 1RW HWHFWHG See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program for instructions NOTE If a setup password has been assigned by someone else contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector 5HPRYLQJ DQ SDQVLRQ DUG Follow this procedure to remove an expansion card I RX DUH UHPRYLQJ D QRQ 3OXJ DQG 3OD 6 H SDQVLRQ FDUG ...

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Page 105: ...e new memory does not match the existing system configuration information which is stored in nonvolatile random access memory NVRAM and generates the following message The amount of system memory has changed Strike the F1 key to continue F2 to run the setup utility 3UHVV WR HQWHU WKH 6 VWHP 6HWXS SURJUDP FKHFN WKH 6 VWHP 0HPRU FDWHJRU LQ WKH ORZHU ULJKW FRUQHU RI 3DJH DQG UHVHW KDVVLV QWUXVLRQ WR ...

Page 106: ...W HDFK HQG RI WKH VRFNHW 3UHVV WKH FOLSV RXWZDUG XQWLO WKH VQDS RSHQ 2ULHQW WKH 00 WR WKH VRFNHW E DOLJQLQJ WKH QRWFKHV LQ WKH 00 V HGJH FRQQHFWRU ZLWK WKH FURVVEDUV LQ WKH VRFNHW 3UHVV WKH 00 VWUDLJKW LQWR WKH VORW UXQQLQJ GRZQ WKH FHQWHU RI WKH VRFNHW VHH LJXUH XQWLO WKH VHFXULQJ FOLSV VQDS LQWR SODFH DURXQG WKH HQGV RI WKH 00 LJXUH QVWDOOLQJ D 00 5HPRYLQJ D 00 To remove a DIMM press the securin...

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Page 108: ... 7HVW URXS LQ WKH HOO LDJQRVWLFV WR WHVW WKH QHZ YLGHR PHPRU See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that occur 8SJUDGLQJ WKH 0LFURSURFHVVRU To take advantage of future options in speed and functionality you can replace the microprocessor on your system board with any Dell supported microprocessor upgrade Call...

Page 109: ...to 15 pounds of force to disengage the SEC cartridge from the connector LJXUH 5HPRYLQJ WKH 0LFURSURFHVVRU QVHUW WKH QHZ 6 FDUWULGJH KHDW VLQN DVVHPEO LQWR WKH V VWHP ERDUG FRQQHFWRU Press the SEC release latches outward until they snap into position Orient the assembly with the heat sink facing toward the right as you face the front of the chassis and press the SEC firmly into its connector until ...

Page 110: ...ssage to be displayed at the next system start up ALERT Cover was previously removed As the system boots it detects the presence of the new microprocessor and automatically changes the system configuration information in the System Setup program QWHU WKH 6 VWHP 6HWXS SURJUDP FRQILUP WKDW WKH LQVWDOOHG PLFURSUR FHVVRU LV FRUUHFWO LGHQWLILHG DQG UHVHW KDVVLV QWUXVLRQ WR 1RW HWHFWHG See Chapter 2 Usi...

Page 111: ... WLRQ LQIRUPDWLRQ LQ WKH 6 VWHP 6HWXS SURJUDP If the settings are lost while you are replacing the battery refer to your written or printed copy of the system configuration information to restore the correct set tings See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program for instructions 87 21 6HH 3URWHFWLQJ JDLQVW OHFWURVWDWLF LVFKDUJHµ LQ WKH VDIHW LQVWUXFWLRQV DW WKH IURQW RI WKLV JXLGH 5HPRYH WKH FRPSX...

Page 112: ... WXUQ WKHP RQ NOTE After you remove and replace the cover the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start up ALERT Cover was previously removed QWHU WKH 6 VWHP 6HWXS SURJUDP FRQILUP WKDW WKH EDWWHU LV RSHUDWLQJ SURSHUO DQG UHVHW KDVVLV QWUXVLRQ WR 1RW HWHFWHG See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program for information on running the System ...

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Page 115: ...d in the 5 25 inch bays using adapters available from Dell The two hard disk drive bays can each hold a 3 5 inch enhanced integrated drive electronics EIDE or small computer system interface SCSI hard disk drive Together the bays can hold one 1 inch high or smaller drive and one 1 6 inch high or smaller drive The next three sections contain information that you will need in several of the instal l...

Page 116: ...f the chassis by two tabs and two hooks The tab release for the bezel is at the top of the computer chassis and can be accessed only with the computer cover removed see Removing the Computer Cover in Chap ter 5 With the cover removed release the bezel by pressing the tab release marked with the icon see Figure 7 2 externallyaccessible drive bays 4 two bay hard disk drive area internal ...

Page 117: ...ODFLQJ URQW 3DQHO QVHUWV Empty drive bays contain a front panel insert to protect the inside of the computer from dust particles and also to ensure proper airflow within the computer Before you install a drive in an empty drive bay you must first remove the front panel insert To remove the insert covering a 5 25 inch bay follow these steps 7XUQ RII WKH V VWHP LQFOXGLQJ DQ DWWDFKHG SHULSKHUDOV DQG ...

Page 118: ... 5 25 inch bay work from inside the bezel Insert the two ring tabs one on each end of the insert over the posts on the inside of the bay opening and firmly press both ends of the insert into place see Figure 7 3 RQQHFWLQJ ULYHV When installing a drive you connect two cables a direct current DC power cable and an interface cable to the back of the drive Your drive s power input connector to which y...

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Page 120: ...IRU LQVWDOODWLRQ Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer system Change any settings necessary for your configuration NOTE If you are installing a non EIDE tape drive check the documentation for the drive to determine the jumper or switch settings used to designate the drive as drive address DS4 not DS2 or DS3 as may be indicated i...

Page 121: ...e old drive from the bracket turn the drive bracket assembly upside down and unscrew the four screws that secure the drive to the bracket see Figure 7 7 WWDFK WKH EUDFNHW WR WKH QHZ GULYH Turn the drive upside down and locate the four screw holes around its perimeter Fit the bracket over the drive and then tilt the front of the drive up so that the bracket drops down into place To ensure proper in...

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Page 123: ...cable connections Fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents I WKH LQFK GULYH ED ZDV SUHYLRXVO HPSW UHPRYH WKH IURQW SDQHO LQVHUW IURP WKH IURQW EH HO See Removing and Replacing Front Panel Inserts found earlier in this chapter 5HSODFH WKH IURQW EH HO 5HSODFH WKH FRPSXWHU FRYHU UHFRQQHFW RXU FRPSXWHU DQG SHULSKHUDOV WR DQ HOHFWULFDO RXWOHW DQG WXUQ WKHP RQ NOTE Aft...

Page 124: ...talled a diskette drive test it by running all of the subtests in the Diskette Drive s test group of the Dell Diagnostics If you installed a CD ROM drive see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on loading device drivers and using the drive If it is an EIDE CD ROM drive test it by running all of the subtests in the IDE CD ROM Drives test group of the Dell Diagnostics If you ...

Page 125: ...oubleshooting Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance If you did not purchase the drive from Dell call the drive manufacturer With the two EIDE interface connectors on the system board your system can sup port up to four EIDE devices EIDE hard disk drives should be connected to the EIDE interface connector labeled IDE1 EIDE tape drives and CD ROM drives should be connected to the ...

Page 126: ...ift the bracket up slightly to free its hinge tabs from the chassis slots LJXUH 5HPRYLQJ WKH DUG LVN ULYH UDFNHW 6OLGH WKH GULYH LQWR WKH FKRVHQ ED RI WKH EUDFNHW RULHQWHG VR WKDW WKH FRQQHFWRUV RQ WKH EDFN RI WKH GULYH ZLOO IDFH WKH EDFN RI WKH FKDVVLV ZKHQ WKH EUDFNHW LV UHLQVWDOOHG VHH LJXUH OLJQ WKH IRXU VFUHZ KROHV RI WKH GULYH DQG EUDFNHW QVHUW DQG WLJKWHQ WKH VFUHZV WKDW FDPH ZLWK RXU XSJUD...

Page 127: ...sis slots so that the tabs hook over the slots Then rotate the bracket toward the drive cage and fit the bracket s sliding tab on the drive cage slide rail Slide the bracket into place Reinstall the screw you removed in step 4 LJXUH QVHUWLQJ WKH ULYH UDFNHW LQ WKH KDVVLV 1 6 inch drive screws 4 drive bracket sliding tab sliding tab hinge tabs drive cage slide rail chassis slots ...

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Page 129: ...stics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur QVWDOO RXU RSHUDWLQJ V VWHP RQ WKH KDUG GLVN GULYH Refer to the documentation that came with your operating system 3DUWLWLRQLQJ DQG RJLFDOO RUPDWWLQJ RXU DUG LVN ULYH EIDE hard disk drives must be physically formatted partitioned and logically format ted before they can be used to store data Every hard disk drive from Dell is physically formatt...

Page 130: ...riety of SCSI devices hard disk drives tape drives and so on The SCSI host adapter config ures the devices attached to it as one subsystem not as independent devices Although SCSI devices are installed essentially the same way as other devices their configuration requirements are different 6 6 RQILJXUDWLRQ XLGHOLQHV For details on configuring your SCSI subsystem refer to the documentation that cam...

Page 131: ... adapter card You have a separate power cable to connect the SCSI device to an AC power source Before installing SCSI devices in your computer you may need to configure the termi nation on your SCSI device s Both types of internal SCSI cables contain terminators on the device end of the cables so the devices connected to these cables must have termination disabled External SCSI cables do not have ...

Page 132: ... the previous subsection SCSI Configuration Guidelines QVWDOO WKH 6 6 GHYLFHV DV DSSURSULDWH To install a SCSI hard disk drive complete steps 3 through 7 of Installing an EIDE Hard Disk Drive in the Hard Disk Drive Bracket found earlier in this chapter Then continue with step 5 of this procedure To install a SCSI tape drive CD ROM drive or DAT drive complete steps 2 through 6 of Installing a Drive...

Page 133: ... SCSI device connect the colored edge on the internal SCSI cable to the pin 1 end of the 50 pin connector for a narrow SCSI device or the 68 pin connector for a wide SCSI device on the adapter card and then press the cable connector firmly onto the adapter card connector If you are installing an external SCSI device connect the other end of the external SCSI cable to the external connector on the ...

Page 134: ...ee the next subsection Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard Disk Drives and your operating system documentation 7HVW WKH 6 6 GHYLFHV Test a SCSI hard disk drive by running the SCSI Device s test group of the Dell Diagnostics See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur To test a SCSI tape drive refer...

Page 135: ...wer compatibility speed can be set through the System Setup program Internal cache 32 KB first level 16 KB data cache 16 KB instruction cache L2 cache memory 512 KB pipelined burst four way set associative write back SRAM Math coprocessor internal to Pentium II microprocessor 6 VWHP QIRUPDWLRQ System chip set Intel 82440BX PCI AGP Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 bits DMA channels eight...

Page 136: ...expansion card connector size 98 pins ISA expansion card connector data width maximum 16 bits PCI expansion card connector size 120 pins PCI expansion card connector data width maximum 32 bits 0HPRU Architecture 64 bit nonparity or 72 bit ECC noninterleaved DIMM sockets three DIMM capacities 32 64 and 128 MB SDRAM Standard RAM 32 MB GX1 or 128 MB GX1p minimum Maximum RAM 384 MB BIOS address F0000h...

Page 137: ...le connector Optional integrated NIC RJ45 connector PS 2 style keyboard 6 pin mini DIN PS 2 compatible mouse 6 pin mini DIN USB two USB compliant connectors Audio line in miniature audio jack Audio line out amplified source miniature audio jack Microphone miniature audio jack Internally accessible Primary EIDE hard disk drive 40 pin connector on PCI local bus Secondary EIDE hard disk drive 40 pin ...

Page 138: ...only Ctrl Enter disables the system password at start up RQWUROV DQG QGLFDWRUV Reset control push button Power control push button Power indicators green LEDs one on front panel one on riser board blinking green in sleep state Hard disk drive access indicator green LED Link integrity indicator on optional integrated NIC connector green LED Activity indicator on optional integrated NIC connector ye...

Page 139: ...rating 0 25 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1 octave min Storage 0 5 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1 octave min Maximum shock Operating bottom half sine pulse with a change in velocity of 20 inches sec 50 8 cm sec Storage 27 G faired square wave with a velocity change of 200 inches sec 508 cm sec Altitude Operating 16 to 3048 m 50 to 10 000 ft Storage 16 to 10 600 m 50 to 35 000 ft 7DEOH 7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV FRQWLQ...

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Page 141: ...sts the possible causes and actions you can take to resolve any problems indicated by a message See the following tables to locate your message and identify any possible corrective actions 8 UURU 0HVVDJHV The ICU can display a variety of error messages while in operation These messages alert you to problems that prevent the ICU from running correctly as well as informing you of resource conflicts ...

Page 142: ...ver resides The default is c plugplay At least one Plug and Play card in your system is not configured due to conflicts These are marked config err in the list of configured cards Due to conflicts the ICU could only configure some Plug and Play cards in your system Un configured cards are marked config err in the list of configured cards The Configuration Man ager or the ICU cannot configure at le...

Page 143: ...our system for these settings to take effect The loaded card is not a category card Press OK to proceed The category you have chosen is not the correct category under which to add this card Select OK The ICU automatically opens the correct category s dialog box Continue the proce dure for adding the card as described in Adding a Listed Card or Adding an Unlisted Card in Chap ter 3 No more DMA valu...

Page 144: ...hapter 3 for instructions If conflicting_card is not the system board remove it from the computer See Removing a Card in Chapter 3 for instructions Remove all expansion cards from the ICU and then add them back one at a time beginning with the new card and resolving resource con flicts as they arise See Removing a Card and Adding a Listed Card or Adding an Unlisted Card in Chapter 3 for instructio...

Page 145: ...U0200 the configuration file is icu0200 cfg RS WKH FRQILJXUDWLRQ ILOH IURP WKH RULJLQDO 8 GLVNHWWH WR WKH EDFNXS GLVNHWWH This is an EISA system Use an ECU not the ICU to configure your system This message appears if you attempt to run the ICU on an EISA system To use the ICU you must load the utility onto a non EISA system You have added a card using settings different from fac tory default Recon...

Page 146: ...d system requires reboot Press any key to reboot system You modified the resource values of one or more PCI or Plug and Play ISA expansion cards Reboot the system to reconfigure the card s The Plug and Play ISA card has been success fully configured Card Count Plug and Play ISA cards have been suc cessfully configured The Configuration Man ager has successfully configured the given number of cards...

Page 147: ...sion card could not be activated Use the following procedure LW WKH 8 DQG WXUQ RII RXU V VWHP 5HPRYH WKH 3OXJ DQG 3OD H SDQ VLRQ FDUG WKDW FRXOG QRW EH DFWLYDWHG Follow steps 2 through 6 of Remov ing an Expansion Card in Chapter 6 and then return to this procedure 5HLQVWDOO WKH 3OXJ DQG 3OD H SDQVLRQ FDUG Follow steps 5 through 9 of Installing an Expansion Card in Chapter 6 and then return to this...

Page 148: ...n the following page 6WDUW WKH 8 Any Plug and Play or PCI expansion cards that could not be configured should be marked config err on the list of cards in the ICU window 6HOHFW WKH 6 VWHP 5HVRXUFHV RSWLRQ IURP WKH 9LHZ PHQX The System Resource Usage dialog box displays all resources currently used by the system 6HOHFW RQH RI WKH UHVRXUFHV XVHG E RXU 3OXJ DQG 3OD RU 3 H SDQVLRQ FDUG DQG FOLFN 8VHG ...

Page 149: ... UHVROYLQJ DQ UHVRXUFH FRQIOLFWV DV WKH DULVH See Adding a Listed Card in Chapter 3 for instructions If your Plug and Play or PCI expansion card is not automatically configured when you reboot the system with all other cards removed you should contact the manufac turer of the card or see Chapter 7 Getting Help in your Diagnostics and Troubleshoot ing Guide WARNING Boot Device conflict detected CSN...

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Page 151: ...rticular installation If this equipment does cause interference with radio communications services which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver Move the computer away from the receiver Plug the computer into ...

Page 152: ...lass B environments To determine the electromagnetic classification for your system or device refer to the following sections specific for each regulatory agency Each section provides country specific EMC EMI or product safety information 1RWLFHV 8 6 2QO Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal Communications Commis sion FCC as Class B digital devices However the inclusion of certa...

Page 153: ...unications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turn ing the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the se...

Page 154: ...chnology Equipment EN 50082 1 1992 Electromagnetic compatibility Generic immunity stan dard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment NOTE EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications Class A is for typical commercial areas Class B is for typical domestic areas This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B ...

Page 155: ...e appropriate VCCI notice ODVV 7 This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI for information technology equipment If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance may arise When such trouble occurs the user may be required to take corrective actions This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022 unless...

Page 156: ...7 5HJXODWRU 0DUN 02 1RWLFH 6RXWK RUHD 2QO To determine which classification Class A or B applies to your computer system or other Dell digital device examine the South Korean Ministry of Communications MOC registration labels located on your computer or other Dell digital device The MOC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product The English text EMI A...

Page 157: ...etic interference If you find that this device is not suitable for your use you may exchange it for a nonbusiness device LJXUH 02 ODVV 5HJXODWRU 0DUN ODVV HYLFH Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment including residential areas LJXUH 02 ODVV 5HJXODWRU 0DUN EMI A ...

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Page 159: ... information is provided on the device s described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards NOM Exporter Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock TX 78682 Importer Dell Computer de México S A de C V Rio Lerma No 302 4 Piso Col Cuauhtemoc 16500 México D F Ship to Dell Computer de México S A de C V al Cuidado de Kuehne Nagel de México S de R I A...

Page 160: ...o con los requisitos de la Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM Exportador Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock TX 78682 Importador Dell Computer de México S A de C V Rio Lerma No 302 4 Piso Col Cuauhtemoc 16500 México D F Embarcar a Dell Computer de México S A de C V al Cuidado de Kuehne Nagel de México S de R I Avenida Soles No 55 Col Peñon de los Baños 15520 México D F Tensión alimentación 1...

Page 161: ...software external devices except as specifically noted accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell s system integration department accessories or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory or DellWare products Monitors key boards and mice that are Dell branded or that are included on Dell s standar...

Page 162: ...hardware failure to Dell s Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell s con currence that a part should be replaced and to have Dell ship the replacement part Dell will ship parts freight prepaid if you use an address in the continental U S or Canada where applicable Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect Dell will include a prepaid shipping container with each replace...

Page 163: ...le warranty and service options in place of the standard limited three year warranty described in the preceding text the option you chose will be listed on your invoice 7RWDO 6DWLVIDFWLRQµ 5HWXUQ 3ROLF 8 6 DQG DQDGD 2QO If you are an end user customer who bought new products directly from a Dell com pany you may return them to Dell within 30 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of th...

Page 164: ...anty see the product s documenta tion Dell branded hardware products will also recognize the year 2000 as a leap year The YMARK2000 standard tests the ability of system hardware and firmware to support the transition to the year 2000 and to recognize leap years when appropriate for years 2000 through 2009 inclusive and not that of options operating systems or applications software Dell branded har...

Page 165: ...ment All software run on Dell branded hardware products should be independently verified by customers to be year 2000 compliant GGLWLRQDO QIRUPDWLRQ For additional information on year 2000 compliance of Dell branded hardware prod ucts refer to Dell s Year 2000 Web site at http www dell com year2000 or contact a Dell customer service representative in your area ...

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Page 167: ...g the computer system 2 9 cables connector types 7 5 DC power 5 6 7 4 drive interface 5 6 5 8 7 4 SCSI cables 7 17 cache secondary 1 2 card edge connector 7 5 cautions xiii CD ROM audio interface connector 6 2 CD ROM First option 2 9 Chassis Intrusion option 2 7 chassis intrusion switch connector 6 2 COM port designations 2 14 computer booting 2 9 features 1 1 hung system 1 10 internal illustratio...

Page 168: ...ies supported 1 2 installing 6 7 6 10 removing 6 10 sockets 6 2 direct current See DC Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B options 2 5 diskette drives connecting 7 4 7 5 installing 7 6 interface connector 6 2 turning off built in controller 2 16 types sizes and capacities 2 5 Diskette First option 2 9 Diskette option 2 15 diskette tape drive interface connector 6 2 Display Power Management Signal...

Page 169: ...card cage removing and replacing 5 12 expansion card connector 6 4 extended data out See EDO failures 1 13 filler bracket 6 5 fixed disk See drives EIDE hard disk drives SCSI devices fixing problems 1 13 floppy drives See diskette drives formatting EIDE hard disk drives 7 15 SCSI hard disk drives 7 20 front panel inserts 7 3 getting help 1 13 hard disk See drives EIDE hard disk drives SCSI devices...

Page 170: ...evices 7 16 system battery 6 14 integrated devices 4 1 integrated drive electronics See IDE Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer 1 11 interface cables about 5 6 7 4 connectors 6 2 7 5 ISA expansion cards See also expansion cards jacks locations on back panel 5 8 jumpers about 5 8 BIOS jumper 5 10 location 5 9 PSWD jumper 2 21 5 10 settings table 5 10 speed jumpers 5 10 6 14 key combinations ICU 3 5 Sy...

Page 171: ... 2 EtherDisk diskettes 4 4 link integrity 4 3 MS DOS driver 4 9 network frame type 4 4 Windows 95 driver 4 7 Windows 98 driver 4 7 Windows for Workgroups driver 4 8 Windows NT 3 5x driver 4 6 Windows NT 4 0 driver 4 5 NIC option 2 14 notational conventions xiii notes xiii Num Lock option 2 7 3 padlock 1 9 5 2 Parallel Mode option 2 15 parallel port compatibility 2 15 connector 4 3 5 8 6 2 Parallel...

Page 172: ... hard disk drives 7 20 host adapter card 7 16 ID numbers 7 16 installing 7 16 interface cables 7 17 partitioning SCSI hard disk drives 7 20 termination 7 17 SEC cartridge location 6 2 security 2 12 2 22 See also setup password system password security cable slot location 5 8 using 1 9 Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 options 2 14 serial ports autoconfiguration 2 14 connectors 4 3 5 8 6 2 disabling ...

Page 173: ...word feature 2 20 system configuration information 2 1 system password feature 2 16 using the program 2 3 system See computer 7 tape drives installing 7 4 interface cable 5 8 interface connector 6 2 technical assistance 1 13 technical specifications A 1 telephony connector 6 2 termination for SCSI devices 7 17 Time option 2 5 tools help 1 13 troubleshooting about 1 13 ICU messages B 1 typographica...

Page 174: ...ference and Installation Guide warranty information xii D 1 Windows 95 DirectX and video drivers 4 1 network driver 4 7 reinstalling 1 11 Windows 98 NIC driver 4 7 Windows for Workgroups NIC driver 4 8 Windows NT 3 5x NIC driver 4 6 Windows NT 4 0 NIC driver 4 5 ...

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