Nvram | Dell 900 guide

integrated drive electronics. See IDE

interface cables about, 2-4

Internet help tools, 6-2

J

jumpers about, 2-8

boot-block jumper settings, 2-10 NVRAM jumper settings, 2-9 password jumper settings, 2-8 processor mode jumper settings, 2-9 system board locations, 2-6

K

keys and key combinations Dell Diagnostics, 3-13 system setup program, B-2

N

nonvolatile random-access memory. See

NVRAM

notational conventions, x

Notes, x

Notices, x

NVRAM clearing, B-19

NVRAM jumper settings, 2-9

O

Onboard Peripherals screen, system setup program, B-9

operating systems supported, 1-2

optical drives troubleshooting, 3-8

	M	P
		padlock ring, 1-3
	Main screen
		password jumper
	system setup program, B-4
		settings, 2-8
	memory
		passwords
	See DIMMs
		disabling, B-18
	Memory/Cache Options submenu,
		PCI expansion cards
	system setup program, B-16
		installing, 2-13
	messages, C-2
		removing, 2-16

	microprocessor	Peripheral Component Interconnect. See
	type supported, 1-1, A-1
		PCI expansion cards

	modem	PnP/PCI Options submenu, system
	troubleshooting, 3-6, 5-3
		setup program, B-17
	monitor	POST beep codes, C-1
	troubleshooting, 3-4	power sources

		troubleshooting, 3-2

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Contents

Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Page When Using Your Computer System Safety Instructions Ergonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge About This Guide Warranty and Return Policy InformationPreface Notational Conventions Other Documents You May Need Typographical Conventions No boot device available Xii Contents Software Solutions Basic Troubleshooting Getting Help Checking Inside Your Computer Index Figures Tables Xviii Introduction Hardware FeaturesPage Padlock Ring Available Upgrades Padlock Ring Safety First-For You and Your Computer Installing Upgrades on the System Board Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover Installation Guidelines Removing the Computer Cover Removing the Bezel Inside Your Computer Inside the Computer System Board System Board Features System Board Connectors and Sockets Jumpers Password Jumper Processor Mode Jumper Removing and Replacing the Riser-Board Bracket Boot-Block Select Jumper Removing the Riser-Board Bracket PCI Expansion Card PCI Expansion Card Upgrades Resources tab Installing Expansion CardsClick the Device Manager tab Removing the Filler-Bracket Cap 10. Installing an Expansion Card Removing Expansion Cards Adding Memory 11. Installing a Dimm Installing a Dimm 12. Removing a Dimm Removing a Dimm Replacing the System Battery 13. Drive Shelf 14. System Battery and Battery Socket Page Backing Up Data Files Basic TroubleshootingInstalling Additional Hardware and Software External Connections Checking the BasicsDellWare Support Start-Up Routine Power Monitor Environmental Factors Basic Troubleshooting Modem Speakers Network Cards Optical Drives Diskette Drives Basic Troubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostics Devices to Test Diagnostics Menu Dell Diagnostics Main Screen Menu Using the Dell DiagnosticsHighlight Select Devices to Test in the Diagnostics Menu Test KeysDevice Group Device Using the Power Management Features Windows 98, Windows Me, Software Solutions Http//support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall DriversYour System’s Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Temporarily Disabling the Virus-Scanning Program Windows Double-clickRefresh Windows OS Reinstalling Windows Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window Reinstalling Windows Me Reinstalling Windows Computer automatically restarts Expansion Cards Checking Inside Your Computer Expansion-Card Installation Modem Network Cards Reseating DIMMs System Memory If Your Computer Gets Wet If Your Computer Is Damaged Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the optical drive Technical Assistance Getting Help Support@us.dell.com Help ToolsWorld Wide Web Ftp.dell.com Automated Order-Status System Problems With Your OrderTechnical Support Service Product Information Before You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Diagnostics Checklist Diagnostics Checklist Web site http//support.jp.dell.com Dell Contact NumbersJapan Table A-1. Technical Specifications System Specifications System clock or 100 MHz matches external bus speed Drives Green Environmental Page Using the System Setup Program System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program Table B-1. System Setup Navigation Keys System Setup Screens and Options Main Screen System Information Screen Product Information Screen Inch or None 44 MB, 3.5-inch default 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch720 KBDisk Drives Screen DVD-ROM, or None Multiword 1, Multiword 2, Ultra Mode 0, Ultra ModeUltra Mode 2, Ultra Mode 3, Ultra Mode 4, or Disabled IRQ Onboard Peripherals Screen Disabled Setting IDE CD-ROM Boot Options ScreenEnabled default and Disabled Your computer without technical assistance EnabledEnabled default or Disabled Date and Time Screen System Security Screen Normal default, Write Protect All Sectors, and WriteProtect Boot Sector Advanced Options Screen 5X, 5X, 5.5X, 6X, 6.5X, 7X, 7.5X, or System default or Add-on Card PnP/PCI Options Submenu Off, and Last State Disabling a Forgotten Password256 MB Clearing Nvram Page Post Beep Codes Update Bios withBeep Codes and System Messages Run the System Board Devices System Messages Expansion ROM Xxx Press Del Page Regulatory Notices Class a ITE Vcci Notice Japan Only Class B ITE Battery DisposalPage Index Reinstalling from Dell Dimension ResourceCD Nvram Page Technical assistance obtaining