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tasks. The ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) allows
you to configure existing non-Plug and Play ISA expan-
sion cards for conflict-free operation.
NOTE: The system’s BIOS resides in flash memory
and can be updated by diskette to support future
enhancements to the Plug and Play standard.
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which sim-
plifies connection of peripheral devices such as
mice, printers, and computer speakers. The USB
connectors on your computer’s back panel provide a
single connection point for multiple USB-compliant
devices. USB-compliant devices can also be con-
nected and disconnected while the system is running.
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A modular computer chassis with a minimum num-
ber of screws for easy disassembly and improved
serviceability. The chassis is designed for both horizon-
tal (desktop) and vertical (mini tower) use. Although the
chassis is optimized for horizontal positioning, the floor
stand, when attached, converts the system into a mini
tower (see “Using the Floor Stand” found later in this
chapter).
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Two 32-bit PCI expansion slots, one shared PCI
(32-bit)/ISA (16-bit) expansion slot, and two 16-bit
ISA expansion slots on a riser board.
The system board includes the following built-in
features:
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A 64-bit PCI local bus video subsystem, which
includes the S3 86C765 super video graph-
ics array (SVGA) video controller and 2 MB of
video memory. Maximum resolutions are
1280 x 1024 pixels with 256 colors noninterlaced
and 1024 x 768 pixels with 65,536 colors noninter-
laced. In 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 resolutions,
16.7 million colors are available for true-color
graphics.
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A diskette/tape drive interface, which supports a
3.5-inch diskette drive and optionally a second diskette
drive or tape drive.
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Enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) sup-
port. The primary and secondary interface are both
located on the PCI bus to provide faster data
throughput. Each interface supports high-capacity
EIDE drives, as well as devices such as EIDE
CD-ROM drives and EIDE tape drives.
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One high-performance serial port and one bi-
directional parallel port for connecting external
devices. The parallel port is fully Enhanced Capabil-
ities Port (ECP) compliant.
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A Personal System/2 (PS/2)-style keyboard port and
a PS/2-compatible mouse port.
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An integrated 10/100 megabit-per-second (Mbps)
3Com
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PCI 3C905TX Ethernet network interface
controller (NIC), which uses the 3C916 chip. The
NIC is configured using software described in Chap-
ter 4, “Using Integrated Devices.”
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A 16-bit integrated Crystal CS4236 audio controller
that provides all the sound functions of the Sound
Blaster Pro expansion card. For information, see
your online
System User’s Guide .
The following software is included with your Dell com-
puter system:
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Utilities that safeguard your system and enhance the
operation of its hardware features, such as maximiz-
ing your monitor’s resolution capabilities. For
information on these utilities, see your online
System
User’s Guide .
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Video drivers for displaying many popular applica-
tion programs in high-resolution modes. For more
information on these utilities, see your online
System
User’s Guide .
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The System Setup program for quickly viewing and
changing the system configuration information for
your system. For more information on this program,
see Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program,”
or your online
System User’s Guide .
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An Auto Power On utility that enables your system
to perform routine tasks automatically in your
absence. For more information on this utility, see
Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program,” or
your online
System User’s Guide .
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Enhanced security features available through the
System Setup program (a setup password, a system
password, a system password lock option, a write-
protect option for diskette drives, and automatic dis-
play of the system’s service tag number). In addition,
a customer-definable asset tag number can be
assigned via a software support utility and viewed on
the System Setup screens. For more information, see