Dell 610 Dell-Installed Software Support Utilities, Backing Up the Software Support Utilities

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Using the Software Support Utilities: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems

Overview Dell-Installed Software

Backing Up the

Software Support

System Utilities

Microsoft Updated

Support Utilities

Software Support

Utilities on Diskette

and Services

ATAPI Drivers

 

Utilities

 

 

 

Overview

Your Dell system comes with software support utilities on diskette or on your computer's hard-disk drive. These software support utilities include system utilities, system services, and Microsoft updated ATAPI drivers, all of which are documented in this chapter.

For information on the additional software support utilities you received with your system, refer to the following chapters or documents:

Video drivers - See the documentation from the graphic adapter manufacturer. (Video drivers support the video graphics requirements of a variety of monitors and application programs running under the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 operating system.)

NOTE: Some graphic adapters support the Windows NT 4.0 operating system only. Refer to the documentation that came with your graphic adapter for more information.

Audio drivers - See "Using the Integrated Audio Controller".

Network interface drivers - See "Using the Network Interface Controller".

SCSI interface drivers - See "Using the Integrated SCSI Controllers".

System utilities and services can be used to safeguard your system and to explicitly control certain hardware features. Refer to "System Utilities and Services" for information about these utilities.

Microsoft updated ATAPI drivers are provided with your Dell system for the Windows NT 4.0 operating system. Refer to "Microsoft Updated ATAPI Drivers" for information about these drivers.

Dell-Installed Software Support Utilities

The system utilities, services, and Microsoft updated ATAPI drivers are already installed on your hard-disk drive in two different forms: as working utilities, operative immediately, and as diskette images.

In case you later need to reinstall the files for any reason, you need to copy the diskette images to a backup diskette (see the next section, Backing Up the Software Support Utilities). From the backup diskette, you can install the desired file(s) to a directory on your hard-disk drive. Further instructions for installing the utilities, services, and drivers are provided later in this chapter.

Backing Up the Software Support Utilities

Dell recommends that you create original diskette copies, or program diskette sets, of your Dell-installed software. You will need these diskettes if you ever want to reconfigure or reinstall your Dell-installed software. To create program diskettes, use the Program Diskette Maker (available through the Dell Accessories program folder).

Software Support Utilities on Diskette

If you received Dell software support diskettes, the Dell system utilities, services, and Microsoft updated ATAPI drivers are provided on these diskettes. To use a utility, service, or Microsoft updated ATAPI driver, you must install the utility, service, or driver as described later in this chapter.

NOTE: On each software support diskette set you receive, a release.txt file may be included (on diskette 1 of the set).

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Contents Initial release 19 May When Using Your Computer System When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Overview System FeaturesPage Page Important Note to Windows NT 4.0 Users Reinstalling Windows NTCreating Disk Partitions for Windows NT Front PanelBack Panel Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Connecting External DevicesGetting Help Software Support Utilities on Diskette Dell-Installed Software Support UtilitiesBacking Up the Software Support Utilities Asset Tag Utility System Utilities and ServicesRemoving a Service Assigning and Deleting an Owner Tag Dell AutoShutdown ServiceAssigning and Deleting an Asset Tag Number Asset 1234$ABCDInstalling the Auto Power On Utility Dell ThermalShutdown ServiceAuto Power On Utility Removing the Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Updated Atapi Driver Microsoft Updated Atapi DriversSystem Setup Screen Entering the System Setup ProgramSystem-Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Time System Setup OptionsEide Devices System DateDiskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B Primary Drive and Secondary DriveIf You Know the Drive-Type Number Boot SequenceIf You Have a Problem Hard-Disk Drive SequencePXE System MemoryReserved Memory CPU SpeedNIC CPU IDsIntegrated Devices PC Speaker Parallel Port ModeIDE Drive Interface Diskette InterfaceSystem Security System PasswordPassword Status Setup PasswordWakeup On LAN Report Keyboard ErrorsAuto Power On Keyboard NumLockSaving Eide Hard-Disk Drive Power Power ManagementSaving Monitor Power System Data Options Thermal Power-OffAsset Tag Assigning a System Password Using the System Password FeatureDeleting or Changing an Existing System Password Type the password and press EnterOperating With a Setup Password Enabled Using the Setup Password FeatureAssigning a Setup Password Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password Disabling a Forgotten PasswordInformation on resetting the chassis intrusion detector Responding to Error MessagesQuick Start ICU Database When to Run the ICUAbout the ICU Backing Up the ICU Diskette Accessing HelpPreparing to Use the ICU Starting the ICUKeyss Action Adding a Listed CardCard Configuration Dialog Box Adding an Unlisted Card Available Settings List BoxSpecify Interrupt Dialog Box Specify I/O Port Dialog Box Modifying a CardRemoving a Card Locking and Unlocking Cards Saving the System ConfigurationViewing Resources Exiting the ICULocking and Unlocking All Resources Locking and Unlocking Configuration ResourcesPage NIC Connector and Indicators Connecting to a NetworkWindows NT 4.0 NIC Driver Configuring the NICNetwork Cable Requirements Setting the Network Frame Type Manually Configuring a 3Com PCI 3C905b NICReinstallation Speakers Connecting Audio DevicesRecord/Playback Devices Adjusting VolumeAdjusting Volume in Windows NT MicrophonesMuting the Internal Speaker Adjusting 3D SoundUsing Audio Utilities Installing Audio DriversScsi Device Considerations Scsi Drivers for Windows NT Installing Scsi DriversPage Unpacking Your Hardware Option Safety First-For You and Your ComputerBefore You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Inside Your ComputerRotating the Power Supply Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System BoardExpansion Cards System Board FeaturesExpansion Slots Installing an Expansion CardRemoving the Filler Bracket Removing an Expansion CardAdding Memory Dimm Installation GuidelinesTotal Dimm Socket Desired Memory Pentium II Xeon Processor Upgrades Adding or Replacing a Pentium II Xeon Processor Slot 2 SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly Removal See Using the System Setup Program Replacing the System BatterySystem Battery and Battery Socket Obtaining technical assistance Drive Locations Removing and Replacing the Front BezelRemoving and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts Connecting DrivesDC Power Cable Connector Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive BayRemoving a Drive Inserting the New Drive Into the Drive Bay Eide Drive Addressing Installing an Eide Hard-Disk Drive10. Removing the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket 11. Inserting a 1-Inch Hard-Disk Drive Into the Bracket 13. Attaching Hard-Disk Drive Cables Scsi ID Numbers Installing Scsi DevicesScsi Configuration Guidelines Scsi Cables General Procedure for Installing Scsi DevicesDevice Termination ALERT! Cover was previously removed Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives Expansion Bus Table A-1. Technical Specifications ProcessorSystem Information Drives Ports and ConnectorsSystem Clocks Key Combinations Controls and IndicatorsPhysical Page Jumpers Jumpers and Switches-A General ExplanationSwitches Reserved do not remove jumper PARALLEL/SCSI System Board LabelsSerial and Parallel Ports Ports and ConnectorsSerial Port Connectors Parallel Port Connector Dparh External Scsi ConnectorKeyboard Connector Keyboard and Mouse ConnectorsMouse Connector Video ConnectorNIC Connector Microphone Jack USB ConnectorsTable B-9. Interrupt Assignments IRQ Line Used By/Available Interrupt AssignmentsLine-Out Jack Line-In JackTable B-10. Conventional Memory Map Address Range Use Memory AllocationsTable B-11. Upper Memory Map Address Range Use Corrective Action ICU Error MessagesTable C-1. Configuration Utility Messages Probable Cause Listed Card or Adding an Unlisted Card for instructions Change to the db subdirectory on the diskette drive Configuration Manager MessagesTable C-2. Configuration Manager Messages Page Cards mentioned Page Data Preservation Scheduling BackupsBackup Devices Recovering DataCleaning the Computer, Monitor, and Keyboard Exteriors Cleaning System ComponentsRecommended Tools and Accessories Humidity Cleaning DrivesTemperature Environmental FactorsESD AltitudeDust and Particles CorrosionShock and Vibration Power Source InterruptionsMagnetism Power Protection Devices Overview Class a Class B FCC Notices U.S. OnlyIC Notice Canada Only Class a ITE CE Notice European UnionEN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only Vcci Notice Japan OnlyClass a Device MOC Notice South Korea OnlyClass B ITE Class B Device Polish Center for Testing and Certification NoticeRound Rock, TX NOM Information Mexico OnlyExporter One Dell WayInformación para NOM únicamente para México Coverage During Years Two and Three Overview Limited Three-Year Warranty U.S. and Canada OnlyCoverage During Year One General Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada OnlyAscii AcpiADI AGPAspi AsicBBS BiosBTU Cmos CD-ROMDAT CPUDMA DimmDIN DIPDTE DmtfDpms DramEide ECCECP EepromFAT EMSEprom FTP FCCIces GUIHMA HpfsITE IPXIRQ ISAXMM LANLVD LED
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