Inside the Chassis | Dell Mini Tower System specs

power supply

security cable slot

AC power receptacle

parallel port connector serial port 1 connector keyboard connector

mouse connector USB connectors

serial port 2 connector video connector

optional integrated NIC connector

microphone jack line-out jack

line-in jack

padlock ring

riser board

Figure 5-5. Inside the Chassis

external drive bays

internal drive cage

interface cable

expansion-card cage

system board

Working Inside Your Computer

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Dell Mini Tower System manual Inside the Chassis

Contents

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All rights reserved Safety Instructions When Using Your Computer SystemErgonomic Computing Habits Page Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Working Inside Your Computer Viii Warranty and Return Policy Information PrefaceAbout This Guide Other Documents You May Need Notational ConventionsTypographical 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 Click Finish to continue Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer for WindowsAccessing Online Documentation Click Next to continue Getting Help Page Using the System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramTurn on your system Using the System Setup Program System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B System Setup CategoriesTime Date Reserved Memory Eide Devices Boot Sequence Keyboard ErrorsSystem Password Password Status Diskette First Auto Power On Setup Password Saving Monitor Power Power Management Mouse Parallel ModeWakeup on LAN Sound Diskette SpeakerSystem Data Categories Type your new system password Assigning a System PasswordUsing Your System Password to Secure Your System Verify that the Password Status category is set to Unlocked Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Using the Setup Password Feature Operating With a Setup Password Enabled Disabling a Forgotten PasswordAssigning a Setup Password Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password Assign a new system and/or setup password Responding to Error MessagesPage Determine whether you need to run the ICU Using the ISA Configuration UtilityStart the system using your ICU diskette Quick Start ICU Database When to Run the ICUSave your configuration, and exit the utility About the ICU Backing Up the ICU Diskette Accessing HelpPreparing to Use the ICU Starting the ICU Adding a Listed Card Select the name of the card you want to addTo select the resources yourself, click Advanced 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 Locking and Unlocking All Resources Saving the System ConfigurationExiting From the ICU Locking and Unlocking Cards Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources Start the ICUSelect Lock Resources Network Interface Controller Using Integrated DevicesVideo Controller Audio 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 Safety First- For You and Your Computer Working Inside Your ComputerBefore You Begin Remove the cover Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Unpacking Your Hardware Option 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 Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board Removing the Expansion-Card CageReplacing the Expansion-Card Cage Rotating the Power Supply PARALLEL/SERIAL1 Installing System Board Options Installing an Expansion Card Expansion CardsExpansion Slots 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 Installing an Eide Hard-Disk Drive Eide Drive AddressingVerify that your system works correctly 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 Attach the Scsi cable to each Scsi device General Procedure for Installing Scsi DevicesUnpack each Scsi device and prepare it for installation Install the Scsi devices as appropriate Connect the Scsi devices to power Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk DrivesTest the Scsi devices 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 Add the ISA expansion cards back into Remove all card configurations fromReboot your system Identify the card marked config err Regulatory Notices FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a Class B IC Notice Canada Only EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic OnlyCE Notice Class B ITE Vcci Notices Japan OnlyKorean Regulatory Notice Class a ITE Class B Device Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice Información para NOM 024 únicamente para México NOM 024 Information Mexico OnlyPage Warranties and Return Policy Coverage During Year OneCoverage During Years Two and Three 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