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Running the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Starting the Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Dell Diagnostics Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Using the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Device Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

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Using Audio Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Enabling the YAMAHA DS-XG Audio Configuration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

YAMAHA DS-XG Audio Configuration Program for Windows 98 . . . . . . . 5-1

YAMAHA DS-XG Audio Configuration Program for Windows NT. . . . . . . 5-3

Adjusting Volume Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Using Windows Power Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Reinstalling Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Your System

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s Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Temporarily Disabling the Virus-Scanning Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Reinstalling Windows 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

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Expansion Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Sound Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Video Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Network Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

System Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Reseating DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Hard-Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Reseating the Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

If Your Computer Gets Wet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

If Your Computer Is Damaged. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Section	Page
Safety Instructions	3
When Using Your Computer System	3
Ergonomic Computing Habits	4
When Working Inside Your Computer	5
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge	6
Preface	7
About This Guide	7
Warranty and Return Policy Information	8
Other Documents You May Need	8
Notes, Notices, and Cautions	8
Typographical Conventions	9
Contents	11
Introduction	19
Hardware Features	19
Software Features	21
Available Upgrades	21
Preventive Maintenance	22
Preserving Data	22
Scheduling Backups	22
Backup Devices	23
Virus-Scanning Software and Data Transfers	23
Cleaning System Components	23
Recommended Tools and Accessories	23
Cleaning the Computer, Monitor, and Keyboard Exteriors	24
Cleaning the Mouse	24
Cleaning Diskette Drives	25
Power Protection Devices	25
Surge Protectors	25
Line Conditioners	25
Uninterruptible Power Supply	25
Installing Upgrades on the System Board	27
Safety First—For You and Your Computer	27
Installation Guidelines	28
Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover and Support Beam	28
Inside Your Computer	31
System Board	33
Jumpers	35
Expansion Card Upgrades	36
Installing Expansion Cards	38
Removing Expansion Cards	41
Adding Memory	42
Installing a DIMM	42
Removing a DIMM	44
Replacing the System Battery	45
Installing Drives	47
Removing and Replacing the Bezel	47
Removing and Replacing the Drive Cage	48
Removing the Drive Cage	48
Replacing the Drive Cage	49
Removing and Replacing a Front-Panel Insert	50
Removing a 3.5-Inch Insert	50
Replacing a 3.5-Inch Insert	50
Configuring Drives	51
Connecting Drives	51
Installing Externally Accessible Drives	52
5.25-Inch Drives	53
3.5-Inch Drives	55
Upper 3.5-Inch Bay	55
Lower 3.5-Inch Bay (Mini Tower Chassis Only)	57
Installing EIDE Hard-Disk Drives	59
Primary Hard-Disk Drive Bay	59
Secondary Hard-Disk Drive Bay	60
Partitioning and Logically Formatting an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive	63
Installing SCSI Devices	63
SCSI Configuration Guidelines	63
SCSI ID Numbers	63
SCSI Cables and SCSI Termination	64
General Procedure for Installing SCSI Devices	65
Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives	67
Basic Troubleshooting	69
Backing Up Data Files	69
Checking the Basics	69
Connections	70
Environmental Factors	71
Power	72
Boot Routine	72
Monitor	73
Speakers	74
Modem	75
Drives	76
Running the Dell Diagnostics	77
Starting the Dell Diagnostics	78
Dell Diagnostics Main Screen	79
Using the Dell Diagnostics	80
Menu	80
Keys	81
Device Group	81
Device	81
Test	81
Versions	81
Software Solutions	83
Using Audio Utilities	83
Enabling the YAMAHA DS-XG Audio Configuration Program	83
YAMAHA DS-XG Audio Configuration Program for Windows 98	83
About Tab	84
Synthesizer Tab	84
MIC Echo Tab	84
SPDIF Tab	85
DirectSound Tab	85
DirectSound3D Tab	85
DOS Box Tab	85
YAMAHA DS-XG Audio Configuration Program for Windows NT	85
About Tab	86
Synthesizer Tab	86
SPDIF Tab	86
Adjusting Volume Control	86
Using Windows Power Management Features	87
Reinstalling Drivers	88
Your System’s Drivers	88
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall Drivers	88
Temporarily Disabling the Virus-Scanning Program	89
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	90
Reinstalling Windows 98	91
Checking Inside Your Computer	95
Expansion Cards	95
Modem	97
Sound Cards	98
Video Cards	98
Network Cards	98
System Memory	99
Reseating DIMMs	100
Drives	100
CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives	101
Hard-Disk Drive	101
System Board	101
Reseating the Microprocessor	103
If Your Computer Gets Wet	105
If Your Computer Is Damaged	106
Getting Help	109
Technical Assistance	109
Help Tools	110
World Wide Web	110
AutoTech Service	111
TechFax Service	111
TechConnect BBS	111
Automated Order-Status System	111
Technical Support Service	111
Problems With Your Order	112
Product Information	112
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit	112
Before You Call	112
Dell Contact Numbers	115
System Specifications	129
System Setup Program	135
Entering the System Setup Program	135
Using the System Setup Program	136
System Setup Screens and Options	137
Main Screen	138
Advanced Screen	140
Peripheral Configuration Submenu	142
IDE Configuration Submenu	144
Primary IDE Master Submenu	146
Diskette Options Submenu	147
DMI Event Logging Submenu	148
Video Configuration Submenu	149
Resource Configuration Submenu	150
Security Screen	151
Power Screen	152
Boot Screen	154
Hard Drive Submenu	156
Removable Devices Submenu	157
Exit Screen	158
Disabling a Forgotten Password	159
Enabling the Processor Serial Number	160
Clearing NVRAM	160
Diagnostic Codes, Beep Codes, and System Messages	161
Diagnostic Codes	161
POST Beep Codes	166
System Messages	167
Regulatory Notices	173
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	174
Class A	174
Class B	175
IC Notice (Canada Only)	176
CE Notice (European Union)	176
Battery Disposal	177
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)	177
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)	177
Class A ITE	178
Class B ITE	178
NOM Information (Mexico Only)	179
Información para NOM (únicamente para México)	180
Warranty and Return Policy	181
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)	181
Coverage During Year One	181
Coverage During Years Two and Three	182
General Provisions	182
Limited Three-Year Warranty (Canada Only)	183
Coverage During Year One	184
Coverage During Years Two and Three	184
General Provisions	185
One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)	186
Guarantee	186
Exclusions	186
Making a Claim	186
Limitation and Statutory Rights	186
“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)	187
Macrovision Product Notice	188

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