Dell Mini Tower System manual

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Dell Mini Tower System manual

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All rights reserved Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer System Page Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Working Inside Your Computer Viii About This Guide Warranty and Return Policy InformationPreface Typographical Conventions Other Documents You May NeedNotational Conventions Example del drive path filename /p Examples autoexec.bat and c\windows Xii Contents Chapter Using the ISA Configuration Utility Chapter Using Integrated Devices Chapter Installing System Board Options Index Figures Tables Page Introduction System FeaturesPage Introduction Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Using the Power Switch Important Note for Windows 95 Users Energy Star Compliance Accessing Online Documentation Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer for WindowsClick Next to continue Click Finish to continue Getting Help Page Turn on your system Using the System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program Using the System Setup Program System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Time System Setup CategoriesDate Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B Reserved Memory Eide Devices System Password Keyboard ErrorsPassword Status Boot Sequence Diskette First Auto Power On Setup Password Saving Monitor Power Power Management Wakeup on LAN Parallel ModeSound Mouse System Data Categories DisketteSpeaker Using Your System Password to Secure Your System Assigning a System PasswordVerify that the Password Status category is set to Unlocked Type your new system password Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Using the Setup Password Feature Assigning a Setup Password Disabling a Forgotten PasswordDeleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password Operating With a Setup Password Enabled Assign a new system and/or setup password Responding to Error MessagesPage Start the system using your ICU diskette Using the ISA Configuration UtilityQuick Start Determine whether you need to run the ICU Save your configuration, and exit the utility When to Run the ICUAbout the ICU ICU Database Preparing to Use the ICU Accessing HelpStarting the ICU Backing Up the ICU Diskette To select the resources yourself, click Advanced Adding a Listed CardSelect the name of the card you want to add Card Configuration Dialog Box Specify Interrupt Dialog Box Adding an Unlisted Card Specify I/O Port Dialog Box Modifying a Card Viewing Resources Removing a Card Exiting From the ICU Saving the System ConfigurationLocking and Unlocking Cards Locking and Unlocking All Resources Select Lock Resources Locking and Unlocking Configuration ResourcesStart the ICU Video Controller Using Integrated DevicesAudio Controller Network Interface Controller Network Cable Requirements Configuring the NIC Connect the network cable to the back of your computer Verify that the NIC is enabled in the System Setup program Windows for Workgroups NIC Dell-Installed Windows 95 Service Release Install the Windows 95 NIC driver Click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver Before You Begin Safety First- For You and Your ComputerWorking Inside Your Computer Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer CoverUnpacking Your Hardware Option Remove the cover Replace the cover Inside Your Computer Jumpers Switches Inside the Chassis System Board Jumpers System Board and Riser Board Labels System-Board Jumper Settings Hdled Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System BoardRemoving the Expansion-Card Cage Rotating the Power Supply PARALLEL/SERIAL1 Installing System Board Options Expansion Slots Installing an Expansion CardExpansion Cards Removing the Filler Bracket Install the expansion card Removing an Expansion Card Adding Memory Sample Dimm Configuration Options Performing a Memory Upgrade Adding Video Memory Installing a Dimm Upgrading the Microprocessor Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Module 10. Removing the Shroud and SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the System Battery 11. System Battery and Battery Socket Install the new battery Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel Installing Drives Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay Connecting Drives Attach the bracket to the new drive Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation Attaching the Drive Bracket to the New Drive Attaching Diskette Drive or Tape Drive Cables Verify that your system works correctly Installing an Eide Hard-Disk DriveEide Drive Addressing 10. Removing the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket 11. Inserting a 1.6-Inch Hard-Disk Drive in the Bracket Install your operating system on the hard-disk drive Installing Scsi Devices Scsi ID Numbers Scsi Configuration Guidelines Unpack each Scsi device and prepare it for installation General Procedure for Installing Scsi DevicesInstall the Scsi devices as appropriate Attach the Scsi cable to each Scsi device Test the Scsi devices Connect the Scsi devices to powerPartitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives Page Table A-1. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications PCI expansion-card connector size Ports Controls and Indicators Environmental Page ICU Error Messages ISA Configuration Utility Messages Perform the following procedure No more values are avail Change to the db subdirectory on the diskette drive Table B-2. Configuration Manager Messages Configuration Manager Messages Reinstall the Plug and Play expansion card Troubleshooting Guide for instructions Select the System Resources option from the View menu Reboot your system Remove all card configurations fromIdentify the card marked config err Add the ISA expansion cards back into Class a Class B Regulatory NoticesFCC Notices U.S. Only CE Notice IC Notice Canada OnlyEN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only Korean Regulatory Notice Vcci Notices Japan OnlyClass a ITE Class B ITE Class B Device Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice Información para NOM 024 únicamente para México NOM 024 Information Mexico OnlyPage Coverage During Years Two and Three Warranties and Return PolicyCoverage During Year One General Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only Warranties and Return Policy Page Index Connectors hard-disk drive LED, 6-2 header Index Page Index Page Index USB