Dell Mini Tower System guide

CAUTION: You must match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive’s interface connector to avoid possible damage to your system.

interface connector power input connector DC power cable

diskette/tape drive interface cable

Figure 7-9. Attaching Diskette Drive or Tape Drive Cables

10.For an EIDE tape drive or CD-ROM drive, con- nect the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector labeled “IDE2” on the system board.

For a diskette drive or non-EIDE tape drive, connect the cable from the drive to the interface connector labeled “DSKT” on the system board.

For a drive that comes with its own controller card, connect the other end of the interface cable to the controller card.

Check all cable connections. Fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

7-6 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide

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Dell Mini Tower System manual Attaching Diskette Drive or Tape Drive Cables

Contents

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All rights reserved Safety Instructions When Using Your Computer SystemErgonomic Computing Habits Page When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Viii Warranty and Return Policy Information PrefaceAbout This Guide Other Documents You May Need Notational ConventionsTypographical 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 Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer for Windows Accessing Online DocumentationClick Next to continue Click Finish to continue Getting Help Page Using the System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramTurn on your system System Setup Screens Using the System Setup Program System Setup Screens System Setup Categories TimeDate Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B Eide Devices Reserved Memory Keyboard Errors System PasswordPassword Status Boot Sequence Diskette First Setup Password Auto Power On Power Management Saving Monitor Power Parallel Mode Wakeup on LANSound Mouse Diskette SpeakerSystem Data Categories Assigning a System Password Using Your System Password to Secure Your SystemVerify that the Password Status category is set to Unlocked Type your new system password Using the Setup Password Feature Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Disabling a Forgotten Password Assigning a Setup PasswordDeleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password Operating With a Setup Password Enabled Responding to Error Messages Assign a new system and/or setup passwordPage Using the ISA Configuration Utility Start the system using your ICU disketteQuick Start Determine whether you need to run the ICU When to Run the ICU Save your configuration, and exit the utilityAbout the ICU ICU Database Accessing Help Preparing to Use the ICUStarting the ICU Backing Up the ICU Diskette Adding a Listed Card Select the name of the card you want to addTo select the resources yourself, click Advanced 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 Saving the System Configuration Exiting From the ICULocking and Unlocking Cards Locking and Unlocking All Resources Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources Start the ICUSelect Lock Resources Using Integrated Devices Video ControllerAudio 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 Safety First- For You and Your Computer Working Inside Your ComputerBefore You Begin Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer CoverUnpacking Your Hardware Option 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 Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board Removing the Expansion-Card CageReplacing the Expansion-Card Cage Rotating the Power Supply Installing System Board Options PARALLEL/SERIAL1 Installing an Expansion Card Expansion CardsExpansion Slots 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 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 Installing Scsi Devices Install your operating system on the hard-disk drive Scsi Configuration Guidelines Scsi ID Numbers General Procedure for Installing Scsi Devices Unpack each Scsi device and prepare it for installationInstall the Scsi devices as appropriate Attach the Scsi cable to each Scsi device Connect the Scsi devices to power Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk DrivesTest the Scsi devices 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 Remove all card configurations from Reboot your systemIdentify the card marked config err Add the ISA expansion cards back into Regulatory Notices FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a Class B IC Notice Canada Only EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic OnlyCE Notice Vcci Notices Japan Only Korean Regulatory NoticeClass a ITE 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 Warranties and Return Policy Coverage During Year OneCoverage During Years Two and Three 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