Dell 4600 System Memory Channel Mode, AGP Aperture, CPU Information CPU Speed, Bus Speed, Hyper

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System Memory Channel Mode

Displays the mode of your system memory.

 

AGP Aperture

 

Displays the amount of aperture memory. The default setting is 128 MB.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU Information

 

 

 

 

CPU Speed

The processor speed at which the computer boots.

 

Press the left- or right-arrow key to toggle the CPU Speed option between the resident processor's rated speed (the default speed) and a

 

lower-compatibility speed. A change to this option takes effect immediately and no restart is necessary.

 

To toggle between the rated processor speed and the compatibility speed while the computer is running in real mode, press

 

<Ctrl><Alt><\>. (For keyboards that do not use American English, press <Ctrl><Alt><#>.)

 

 

Bus Speed

The speed of the processor's system bus.

 

 

Processor ID

The manufacturer's identification code(s) for the installed processor.

Clock Speed

The core speed at which the processor(s) can operate.

 

 

Cache Size

The size of the processor's L2 cache.

 

 

Hyper-

The setting that allows you to enables or disable Hyper-Threading technology for operating systems that support Hyper-Threading. The

Threading

default setting is Disabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: If your computer has a processor capable of supporting Hyper-Threading, the Hyper-Threading option is the first selection in the list.

Integrated Devices (Legacy Select Options)

Configures the following devices integrated with the system board:

Sound

The settings are On (default) or Off.

Network Interface

The settings are On (default), Off, or On w/ PXE.

Controller

 

 

 

Mouse Port

The settings are On or Off.

USB Emulation

The settings are On (default) and Off.

 

 

USB Controller

The settings are On (default) or Off.

 

 

PCI Slots

The settings are Enabled (default) and Disabled.

 

 

Serial Port 1 and

The settings are Off and Auto (default). (Serial Port 2 appears as an option if you have a serial port card installed.)

Serial Port 2

 

 

Auto automatically configures a connector to a particular designation (COM1 or COM3 for Serial Port 1; COM2 or COM4 for Serial

 

Port 2).

 

If you set a serial connector to Auto and then add a card that is also set to Auto, the computer automatically remaps the integrated

 

port to the next available connector designation that shares the same IRQ setting as follows:

 

COM1 (I/O address 3F8h), which shares IRQ4 with COM3, is remapped to COM3 (I/O address 3E8h).

 

COM2 (I/O address 2F8h), which shares IRQ3 with COM4, is remapped to COM4 (I/O address 2E8h).

NOTE: When two COM connectors share an IRQ setting, you can use either connector as necessary, but you may not be able to use both connectors at the same time.

Parallel Port

The settings are Mode, I/O Address, and DMA Channel:

Mode settings are PS/2 (default), EPP, ECP, AT, or Off. Set the Mode option according to the type of device connected to the parallel connector. To determine the correct mode to use, see the documentation that came with the device.

I/O Address settings are 378h (default), 278h, or 3BCh. The settings are not available when Mode is set to Off.

 

NOTE: You cannot set the parallel connector to 3BCh if Mode is set to EPP.

 

DMA Channel appears only when Mode is set to ECP. Settings are DMA 1, DMA 3, or Off.

 

 

IDE Drive Interface

The settings are Off and Auto (default).

 

Auto turns off the IDE interface (when necessary) to accommodate a controller card installed in an expansion slot.

 

 

Diskette Interface

The settings are Auto (default), Read Only, and Off.

Auto turns off the integrated floppy drive controller when necessary to accommodate a controller card installed in an expansion slot.

Read Only prevents the computer's integrated floppy drive controller from writing to floppy drives and also activates the Auto setting.

PC Speaker

The settings are On (default) and Off.

Primary Video

The settings are Auto (default) and Onboard.

Controller

 

Auto (default) — If only an AGP card is installed, the computer uses the AGP card; if only a PCI card is installed, the computer uses the PCI card; if both AGP and PCI cards are installed, the computer uses both cards.

Onboard — The computer uses the AGP card.

Onboard Video

The settings are 1 MB (default) and 8 MB.

Buffer

 

Power Management

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Beep Codes System boardCode Cause System Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionReseat the memory modules Back to Contents Before You Begin Getting StartedRecommended Tools Shutting Down Your ComputerRemove the computer cover Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts PCI CardsAGP Card Removing an AGP CardReplace the computer cover Installing an AGP Card MemoryMemory Installation Guidelines Installing Memory DDR Memory OverviewFront Panel Removing the Front Panel Replacing the Front PanelDrives Removing the Front-Panel InsertReplacing a Hard Drive Remove the front panelPage Adding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive Remove the existing hard driveReinstall the existing hard drive into the computer Adding a Floppy Drive Release and remove the front panelAdding a Second CD or DVD Drive Release and remove the front panel Microprocessor Removing the MicroprocessorPage Installing the Microprocessor Fan Assembly Removing the Fan AssemblyReplacing the Fan Assembly Remove the microprocessor heat sink Remove the fan assemblySystem Board Removing the System BoardPower Supply Installing the System BoardRemoving the Power Supply Battery Replacing the Power SupplyBattery Overview Reinstall the fan assemblyReplacing the Battery Technical Specifications Ports and Connectors PowerVideo AudioEnvironmental System Setup Entering System SetupViewing Settings System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options System Memory Channel Mode AGP ApertureCPU Information CPU Speed Bus SpeedBoot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Enter system setupRemove the computer cover Technical Overview Inside View of Your Computer System Board ComponentsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Output Voltage Minimum Current a Maximum Current A1DC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connector P2Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireDC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8 and P9 DC Power Connector P4DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WireBack to Contents