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This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell Precision 610 mini tower com-
puter system s. It can be used by both first-time and e xperienced computer users who
want to learn about the features and operation of the systems or who want to
upgrade their computers. The chapters and appendixes are summ arized as follows:
Everyone should read Chapter 1, “Introduction,” for an overview of the system
features and information on where to get help if you need it.
Everyone should read the first few sections of Chapter 2, “Using the Software
Support Utilities,” to find out which utilities and drivers have been included with
the system. Only users who want to use one of the utilities or drivers need to
read the rest of Chapter 2.
Everyone should read the first several sections of Chapter 3, “Using the System
Setup Program,” to familiarize themselves with this im portant program. Only
users who want to make configuration changes to their system or who want to
use the password features need to read the rest of Chapter 3.
Users who add or remo ve an In dustry-Standa rd Arc hitect ure (ISA) e xpansio n card
should read Chapter 4, “Using the ISA Configuration Utility.”
Users who want to connect their system to a network should read Chapter 5,
“Using the Network Interface Controller.” This chapter provides information on
connecting the system to a network, configuring the optional network int erface
controller (NIC), and installing drivers for the NIC.
Users who need info rmation on the integrated sound f eatures of the computer sy s-
tem should read Chapter 6, “Using the Integrated Audio Controller.” Chapter 6
provides information on connec ting audio equipment to your computer, installing
audio driv ers, and reconfiguring the integrated audio controller.
Chapter 7, “Using the Inte grat ed S CSI Con trol lers,” des cribes the system’s SCSI
controllers and provides information on how to install SCSI drivers.
Chapt er 8, “W orking Ins ide Your Compu ter,” Chapter 9, “Installing S y stem B oard
Options,” and Chapter 10, “Inst alling Drives,” are intended for users who want
to install or remove options inside the computer, such as dual in-line memory
modules (DIMMs), expansion cards, or drives.