Dell Mini Tower System specification

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November 1997 P/N 88763

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Contents

551&$1,167$//$7,21*8 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer System Page When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Viii About This Guide Warranty and Return Policy InformationPreface Typographical Conventions Other Documents You May NeedNotational Conventions Examples autoexec.bat and c\windows Example del drive path filename /p Xii Contents Chapter Using the ISA Configuration Utility Chapter Using Integrated Devices Chapter Installing System Board Options Index Figures Tables Page System Features IntroductionPage Introduction Using the Power Switch Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Energy Star Compliance Important Note for Windows 95 Users Click Next to continue Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer for WindowsAccessing Online Documentation Click Finish to continue Getting Help Page Turn on your system Using the System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program System Setup Screens Using the System Setup Program System Setup Screens Date System Setup CategoriesTime Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B Eide Devices Reserved Memory Password Status Keyboard ErrorsSystem Password Boot Sequence Diskette First Setup Password Auto Power On Power Management Saving Monitor Power Sound Parallel ModeWakeup on LAN Mouse System Data Categories DisketteSpeaker Verify that the Password Status category is set to Unlocked Assigning a System PasswordUsing Your System Password to Secure Your System Type your new system password Using the Setup Password Feature Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password Disabling a Forgotten PasswordAssigning a Setup Password Operating With a Setup Password Enabled Responding to Error Messages Assign a new system and/or setup passwordPage Quick Start Using the ISA Configuration UtilityStart the system using your ICU diskette Determine whether you need to run the ICU About the ICU When to Run the ICUSave your configuration, and exit the utility ICU Database Starting the ICU Accessing HelpPreparing to Use 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 Adding an Unlisted Card Specify Interrupt Dialog Box Modifying a Card Specify I/O Port Dialog Box Removing a Card Viewing Resources Locking and Unlocking Cards Saving the System ConfigurationExiting From the ICU Locking and Unlocking All Resources Select Lock Resources Locking and Unlocking Configuration ResourcesStart the ICU Audio Controller Using Integrated DevicesVideo Controller Network Interface Controller Configuring the NIC Network Cable Requirements Verify that the NIC is enabled in the System Setup program Connect the network cable to the back of your computer Windows for Workgroups NIC Dell-Installed Windows 95 Service Release Click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver Install the Windows 95 NIC driver Before You Begin Safety First- For You and Your ComputerWorking Inside Your Computer Unpacking Your Hardware Option Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Remove the cover Inside Your Computer Replace the cover Switches Jumpers Inside the Chassis System Board Jumpers System-Board Jumper Settings System Board and Riser Board Labels Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Hdled Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System BoardRemoving the Expansion-Card Cage Rotating the Power Supply Installing System Board Options PARALLEL/SERIAL1 Expansion Slots Installing an Expansion CardExpansion Cards Install the expansion card Removing the Filler Bracket Adding Memory Removing an Expansion Card Performing a Memory Upgrade Sample Dimm Configuration Options Installing a Dimm Adding Video Memory Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Module Upgrading the Microprocessor 10. Removing the Shroud and SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the System Battery Install the new battery 11. System Battery and Battery Socket Installing Drives Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts Connecting Drives Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation Attach the bracket to the new drive 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 Installing Scsi Devices Install your operating system on the hard-disk drive Scsi Configuration Guidelines Scsi ID Numbers Install the Scsi devices as appropriate General Procedure for Installing Scsi DevicesUnpack each Scsi device and prepare it for installation 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 Technical Specifications Table A-1. Technical Specifications PCI expansion-card connector size Ports Controls and Indicators Environmental Page ISA Configuration Utility Messages ICU Error Messages Perform the following procedure No more values are avail Change to the db subdirectory on the diskette drive Configuration Manager Messages Table B-2. Configuration Manager Messages Troubleshooting Guide for instructions Reinstall the Plug and Play expansion card Select the System Resources option from the View menu Identify the card marked config err Remove all card configurations fromReboot your system 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 Class a ITE Vcci Notices Japan OnlyKorean Regulatory Notice Class B ITE Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice Class B Device NOM 024 Information Mexico Only Información para NOM 024 únicamente para MéxicoPage Coverage During Years Two and Three Warranties and Return PolicyCoverage During Year One Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only General Warranties and Return Policy Page Index Connectors hard-disk drive LED, 6-2 header Index Page Index Page Index USB