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utility, modify the path statement to include that directory. (See your MS-DOS reference documentation for information on modifying the autoexec.bat file.)

Microsoft Updated ATAPI Drivers

Microsoft updated ATAPI drivers (provided for Windows NT 4.0 operating system) offer a performance improvement by off-loading certain functions from the system processor during multithreaded operations. Dell has installed the Microsoft updated ATAPI driver for your operating system, and it is operative when you receive your computer. No further installation or configuration is needed.

NOTE: If Windows NT 4.0 is reinstalled, the Microsoft updated ATAPI drivers must also be reinstalled.

The driver for Windows NT 4.0 has also been copied to your hard-disk drive in diskette-image form. If you need to reinstall or remove this driver, you can do so as described in the following subsections.

Reinstalling the Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Updated ATAPI Driver

NOTE: To install the Microsoft updated ATAPI driver for Windows NT 4.0, you must have a mouse connected to the system and Windows NT 4.0 must already be installed on the hard-disk drive connected to the primary EIDE channel.

To reinstall the Microsoft updated ATAPI driver for Windows NT 4.0, perform the following steps:

1.If you have not already done so, use the Program Diskette Maker to make a diskette copy of the Dell Microsoft updated ATAPI driver diskette image on your hard-disk drive.

The Program Diskette Maker is available through the Dell Accessories program folder. For more information, refer to the online help provided in the Program Diskette Maker.

2.Start the Windows NT operating system. If you are already running Windows NT, close any open documents or application programs.

3.Insert the Microsoft updated ATAPI driver diskette in drive A.

4.Click the Start button.

5.Click Run, type a:\setup.bat in the Run window, and then click OK.

A black screen will quickly appear and disappear, which indicates that the driver file has been loaded. Setup automatically saves the existing atapi. sys driver as atapi.000 and loads the new driver into the system32\drivers subdirectory in the Windows NT directory.

6.Remove the diskette from drive A. Then restart the computer.

NOTE: To enable or disable direct memory access (DMA) while using the Microsoft updated ATAPI driver, run dmacheck.exe from \support\utils\i386 on the Microsoft Windows NT Service Pack 3 CD-ROM.

CAUTION: If your system contains an Iomega Zip drive, do not enable DMA for the updated ATAPI driver for Windows NT 4.0. Doing so will result in loss of data on your system.

Removing the Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Updated ATAPI Driver

To remove the Microsoft updated ATAPI driver, follow these steps:

1.Start the Windows NT operating system. If you are already running Windows NT, close any open documents or application programs.

2.Use Explorer to open the system32\drivers subdirectory in the Windows NT directory.

3.Rename the existing atapi.sys file to atapi.bak.

4.Rename the atapi.000 file to atapi.sys.

5.Restart the computer.

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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 NTFront Panel Back PanelCreating Disk Partitions for Windows NT Connecting External Devices Getting HelpSecurity Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Dell-Installed Software Support Utilities Backing Up the Software Support UtilitiesSoftware Support Utilities on Diskette System Utilities and Services Removing a ServiceAsset Tag Utility Assigning and Deleting an Owner Tag Dell AutoShutdown ServiceAssigning and Deleting an Asset Tag Number Asset 1234$ABCDDell ThermalShutdown Service Auto Power On UtilityInstalling the Auto 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 SpeedCPU IDs Integrated DevicesNIC PC Speaker Parallel Port ModeIDE Drive Interface Diskette InterfaceSystem Security System PasswordPassword Status Setup PasswordWakeup On LAN Report Keyboard ErrorsAuto Power On Keyboard NumLockPower Management Saving Monitor PowerSaving Eide Hard-Disk Drive Power Thermal Power-Off Asset TagSystem Data Options Assigning a System Password Using the System Password FeatureDeleting or Changing an Existing System Password Type the password and press EnterUsing the Setup Password Feature Assigning a Setup PasswordOperating With a Setup Password Enabled Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password Disabling a Forgotten PasswordInformation on resetting the chassis intrusion detector Responding to Error MessagesQuick Start When to Run the ICU About the ICUICU Database 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 NetworkConfiguring the NIC Network Cable RequirementsWindows NT 4.0 NIC Driver 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 Safety First-For You and Your Computer Before You BeginUnpacking Your Hardware Option 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 Installing Scsi Devices Scsi Configuration GuidelinesScsi ID Numbers General Procedure for Installing Scsi Devices Device TerminationScsi Cables ALERT! Cover was previously removed Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives Table A-1. Technical Specifications Processor System InformationExpansion Bus Ports and Connectors System ClocksDrives Key Combinations Controls and IndicatorsPhysical Page Jumpers and Switches-A General Explanation SwitchesJumpers 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 ConnectorsVideo Connector NIC ConnectorMouse 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 ICU Error Messages Table C-1. Configuration Utility Messages Probable CauseCorrective Action Listed Card or Adding an Unlisted Card for instructions Configuration Manager Messages Table C-2. Configuration Manager MessagesChange to the db subdirectory on the diskette drive Page Cards mentioned Page Data Preservation Scheduling BackupsBackup Devices Recovering DataCleaning System Components Recommended Tools and AccessoriesCleaning the Computer, Monitor, and Keyboard Exteriors Humidity Cleaning DrivesTemperature Environmental FactorsESD AltitudeDust and Particles CorrosionPower Source Interruptions MagnetismShock and Vibration Power Protection Devices Overview FCC Notices U.S. Only IC Notice Canada OnlyClass a Class B Class a ITE CE Notice European UnionEN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only Vcci Notice Japan OnlyMOC Notice South Korea Only Class B ITEClass a Device Class B Device Polish Center for Testing and Certification NoticeRound Rock, TX NOM Information Mexico OnlyExporter One Dell WayInformación para NOM únicamente para México Overview Limited Three-Year Warranty U.S. and Canada Only Coverage During Year OneCoverage During Years Two and Three General Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada OnlyAscii AcpiADI AGPAspi AsicBBS BiosBTU Cmos CD-ROMDAT CPUDMA DimmDIN DIPDTE DmtfDpms DramEide ECCECP EepromEMS EpromFAT FTP FCCIces GUIHMA HpfsITE IPXIRQ ISAXMM LANLVD LED
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