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Boot Sequence, Diskette First, Hard Disk Only, CD-ROM First, Device List, Table 2-2.

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Boot Sequence Boot Sequence can be set to Diskette First (the default), Hard Disk Only, CD-ROM First, or Device List. The term boot refers to the system's start-up procedure. When turned on, the system "bootstraps" itself into an operational state by loading into memory a small program, which in turn loads the necessary operating system. Boot Sequence tells the system where to look for the files that it needs to load. Diskette First Selecting Diskette First causes the system to try booting from drive A first. If it finds a diskette that is not bootable in the drive or finds a problem with the drive itself, the system displays an error message. If it does not find a diskette in the drive, the system tries to boot from the hard-disk drive (drive 0), then from the CD-ROM drive, and finally from the Plug and Play option read-only memory (ROM) devices in the order found. Hard Disk Only Selecting Hard Disk Only causes the system to attempt to boot from the hard-disk drive first, then from the Plug and Play option ROM devices in the order found. CD-ROM First Selecting CD-ROM First causes the system to try booting from the CD-ROM drive first. If it finds a problem with the drive, the system displays an error message. If it does not find a CD in the drive, the system tries to boot from drive A, then from drive 0, and finally from the Plug and Play option ROM devices in the order found. Device List Device List allows you to select a boot device from a list of all available boot devices on your system and set the order in which your computer attempts to boot from these devices. CAUTION: Only a technically knowledgeable person should change the settings in the Device List screen. To view the Device List screen, press and the right-arrow key. Table 2-2 lists other navigation keys used on the Device List screen. Table 2-2. Device-List Screen Navigation Keys Keys Action Returns the boot device lists to the default settings Moves the selected item up or down in the boot sequence or Exits to Page 2 of the System Setup screens Moves the selected item from one Boot Device Priority list to or the other The Device List screen (see Figure 2-2) provides three categories for listing and prioritizing the available boot devices on your system: • Boot Device Priority • Exclude From Boot Device Priority • Device Controller Priority The Boot Device Priority category lists all bootable devices (hard-disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and so on) that are controlled by the system BIOS and any Plug and Play network adapters installed in the system. Using the System Setup Program 2-7

Section	Page
Title Page	1
Contents	11
Introduction	19
System Features	19
Using the Power Switch	22
Using the Optional Floor Stand	22
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring	23
Energy Star Compliance	24
Important Notes to Windows 95 Users	24
Reinstalling Windows 95	24
Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer for Windows95	25
Accessing Online Documentation	25
Getting Help	25
Using the System Setup Program	27
Entering the System Setup Program	27
System Setup Screens	27
Using the System Setup Program	28
System Setup Categories	30
Time	30
Date	30
Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B	30
Drives: Primary and Secondary	30
EIDE Devices	31
If You Have a Problem	31
If You Know the Drive-Type Number	31
If You Do Not Know the Drive-Type Number	31
Reserved Memory	31
CPU Speed	32
Num Lock	32
Keyboard Errors	32
System Password	32
Password Status	32
Boot Sequence	33
Diskette First	33
Hard Disk Only	33
CD-ROM First	33
Device List	33
Setup Password	35
Auto Power On	35
Power Management	35
Saving Monitor Power	35
Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power	36
Wakeup On LAN	36
NIC	36
Mouse	36
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2	36
Parallel Port	37
Parallel Mode	37
IDE Hard Disk	37
Diskette	37
Speaker	37
System Data Categories	38
Using the System Password Feature	38
Assigning a System Password	38
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System	39
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password	40
Using the Setup Password Feature	40
Assigning a Setup Password	40
Operating With a Setup Password Enabled	41
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password	41
Disabling a Forgotten Password	41
Responding to Error Messages	42
Using the ISA Configuration Utility	43
Quick Start	43
About the ICU	44
ICU Database	44
When to Run the ICU	44
Preparing to Use the ICU	45
Backing Up the ICU Diskette	45
Starting the ICU	45
Accessing Help	45
Making Selections in the ICU	45
Adding a Listed Card	46
Adding an Unlisted Card	48
Modifying a Card	49
Removing a Card	50
Viewing Resources	50
Saving the System Configuration	51
Exiting From the ICU	51
Locking and Unlocking Cards	51
Locking and Unlocking All Resources	51
Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources	52
Using Integrated Devices	53
Video Controller	53
Network Interface Controller	53
Network Cable Requirements	54
Configuring the NIC	54
Windows NT 4.0 NIC Driver	54
Windows NT 3.5x NIC Driver	55
Windows for Workgroups NIC Driver	56
Windows 95 NIC Driver	56
Dell-Installed Windows 95 Service Release 2	57
Windows 95 Operating Systems Not Installed by Dell...	57
Using the NDIS 2 Driver With Windows 95	58
MS-DOS NIC Driver	58
Working Inside Your Computer	59
Before You Begin	59
Safety First—For You and Your Computer	59
Unpacking Your Hardware Option	60
Removing the Computer Cover	60
Replacing the Computer Cover	60
Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	61
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage	61
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	62
Inside Your Computer	62
Jumpers	62
System Board Labels	66
Installing System Board Options	67
Expansion Cards	68
Expansion Slots	68
Installing an Expansion Card	68
Removing an Expansion Card	70
Adding Memory	70
Performing a Memory Upgrade	71
Installing a DIMM	72
Removing a DIMM	72
Upgrading the Microprocessor	72
Replacing the System Battery	75
Installing Drives	79
Removing and Replacing FrontPanel Inserts	79
EIDE Drive Addressing	80
Connecting Drives	81
Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay	81
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive	85
Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Ha...	87
Technical Specifications	89
ISA Configuration Utility Messages	95
ICU Error Messages	95
Configuration Manager Messages	99
Regulatory Notices	103
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	103
Class A	103
Class B	104
IC Notice (Canada Only)	104
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)	105
CE Notice	105
VCCI Notices (Japan Only)	105
Class A ITE	106
Class B ITE	106
Korean Regulatory Notice	106
Class A Device	106
Class B Device	106
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice...	106
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum BadaÒ i Certyfikacji	106
Pozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeÒstwa	107
NOM 024 Information (Mexico Only)	107
Información para NOM 024 (únicamente para México)...	108
Warranties and Return Policy	109
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only)...	109
Coverage During Year One	109
Coverage During Years Two and Three	110
General	110
“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canad...	110

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Using the System Setup Program

2-7

Boot Sequence

can be set to Diskette First (the default),

Hard Disk Only, CD-ROM First, or Device List.

The term

boot

refers to the system’s start-up

procedure. When turned on, the system “bootstraps”

itself into an operational state by loading into memory

a small program, which in turn loads the necessary

operating system. Boot Sequence

tells the system

where to look for the files that it needs to load.

Diskette First

Selecting Diskette First causes the system to try boot-

ing from drive A first. If it finds a diskette that is not

bootable in the drive or finds a problem with the drive

itself, the system displays an error message. If it does

not find a diskette in the drive, the system tries to boot

from the hard-disk drive (drive 0), then from the

CD-ROM drive, and finally from the Plug and Play

option read-only memory (ROM) devices in the order

found.

Hard Disk Only

Selecting Hard Disk Only

causes the system to attempt

to boot from the hard-disk drive first, then from the

Plug and Play option ROM devices in the order found.

CD-ROM First

Selecting CD-ROM First causes the system to try boot-

ing from the CD-ROM drive first. If it finds a problem

with the drive, the system displays an error message.

If it does not find a CD in the drive, the system tries to

boot from drive A, then from drive 0, and finally from

the Plug and Play option ROM devices in the order

found.

Device List

Device List allows you to select a boot device from a list

of all available boot devices on your system and set the

order in which your computer attempts to boot from these

devices.

To view the Device List screen, press <Ctrl> and the

right-arrow key. Table 2-2 lists other navigation keys

used on the Device List screen.

Table 2-2.

Device-List Screen Navigation Keys

The Device List screen (see Figure 2-2) provides three

categories for listing and prioritizing the available boot

devices on your system:

•

Boot Device Priority

•

Exclude From Boot Device Priority

•

Device Controller Priority

The Boot Device Priority category lists all bootable

devices (hard-disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and so on)

that are controlled by the system BIOS and any Plug and

Play network adapters installed in the system.

CAUTION: Only a technically knowledgeable per-

son should change the settings in the Device List

screen.

Keys

Action

Returns the boot device lists to

the default settings

Moves the selected item up or

down in the boot sequence

Exits to Page 2 of the System

Setup screens

Moves the selected item from

one Boot Device Priority list to

the other