Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference Guide - Page 23

• A 256-kilobyte (KB) static random-access memory (SRAM) external cache (also called level 2, or L2, cache). Cache memory enhances the speed of many microprocessor operations by storing the most recently accessed contents of system memory. • Two power conservation modes-suspend mode and suspend-to-disk mode-which help you conserve battery power. If the batteries run out of power, suspend-to-disk mode prevents data loss by copying all system data to the hard-disk drive and turning off the computer. • Support for two 3.3-volt (V) or 5-V PC Cards that adhere to Release 2.01 of the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard and Release 4.2 of the JEIDA (Japanese Electronic Industry Development Association) standard. NOTE: The PC Card controller supports the CardBus standard for 32-bit data transfer on PC Card. • Hardware and software support for the Dell Latitude XPi Advanced Port Replicator, which integrates your portable computer into a desktop environment. The replicator also supports Ethernet or Token Ring network connections and small computer system interface (SCSI) devices, such as tape drives and hard-disk drives. • A lithium ion battery that charges in approximately 1.5 hours (when the computer is off or in suspend mode). NOTE: You can use the lithium ion battery with any Dell XP or XPi portable computer. Do not attempt to use the battery with other computers. WARNING: Do not puncture or incinerate the battery or dispose of it in a landfill. Instead, return the battery to Dell for recyling and disposal. • High-performance parallel and serial ports, and a multipurpose Personal System/2 (PS/2) connector for attaching external devices. There is also a monitor connector for attaching an external monitor to your computer. • Two infrared ports that permit file transfer without using cable connections. The ports are compatible with the Infrared Data Association (IrDA) Standard 1.1 (Fast IR) for use with external devices. • An integrated audio controller that provides sound functions and is SoundBlasterPro-compatible. • Three sound jacks that support an external micro- phone, headphones, speakers, and record/playback devices. • A built-in keyboard that has special keys for use with the Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system. Software Features The following software is included if Dell installed one of these operating systems on your computer's hard-disk drive: Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 3.x, Microsoft Windows NT®, or Windows for Workgroups™: • System Setup options and system utilities that let you customize the operation of your computer. For more information, see Chapter 2, "Customizing System Features." • Dell diagnostics for evaluating your computer's components and devices. For more information, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." NOTE: If Dell installed MS-DOS® only on your harddisk drive, the System Setup options and system utilities are in a diskette kit that accompanied the computer. Customers who installed their own operating system can order this diskette kit from Dell. To order, see Chapter 5,"Getting Help," for the appropriate telephone number in your location. Before turning on your computer for the first time, read all license agreements that came with your computer. When you turn on your computer for the first time, if you agree with the license terms, indicate your acceptance by typing y when prompted by the computer. Then complete the installation of your operating system. Next, use the Dell DiskMaker in the Dell Accessories folder or group to create program diskette sets of your installed software. A program diskette set contains the complete software package on diskettes. These diskettes can be used to reinstall or reconfigure the software if necessary. Introduction 1-3