Chapter 1
Introduction
The Dell Dimension™ XPS H233 computer system is a
This chapter describes the major hardware and software features of your computer, provides information about accessing the online documentation, and tells you how to obtain help if you need it.
System Features
Your Dell® computer offers the following features:
•An Intel microprocessor that runs at an internal speed of 233 megahertz (MHz) and an external speed of 66 MHz.
The Intel microprocessor in your computer includes MMX technology designed to handle complex mul- timedia and communications software. This microprocessor incorporates new instructions and data types as well as a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple Data (SIMD) that allows the microprocessor to process multiple data elements in parallel, thereby improving overall system performance.
•A secondary cache of 512 kilobytes (KB) of static
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•Memory that can be increased up to 128 megabytes (MB) by installing two or four 16- or
The system provides error correction code (ECC) capability whenever parity SIMMs are used. The system’s ECC capability corrects all
•Full Plug and Play capability, which can greatly sim- plify the installation of expansion cards. Plug and Play support included in the system basic input/ output system (BIOS) allows you to install Plug and Play expansion cards without setting jumpers or switches or performing other configuration tasks. Also, because the system BIOS is stored in flash memory, it can be updated to support future enhancements to the Plug and Play standard.
The system board includes the following
•Three
Introduction