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Appendix D, "Warranties and Return Policy," describes the warranty for your Dell system and the "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy. Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industrystandard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your system, see Appendix D, "Warranties and Return Policy." Besides this Reference and Installation Guide, the following documentation is included with your system: The Getting Started sheet provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your computer system. The Windows-based online System User's Guide contains important information about your computer system. This document includes descriptions of system features, instructions on installing and configuring drivers and utilities, information on the System Setup program and ISA Configuration Utility, and instructions for attaching devices to the connectors on your computer's back panel. The Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide includes troubleshooting procedures and instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics to test your computer system. You may also have one or more of the following documents. NOTE: Documentation updates are sometimes included with your system to describe changes to your system or software. Always read these updates before consulting any other documentation because the updates often contain the latest information. Operating system documentation is included if you ordered your operating system software from Dell. This documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use your operating system software. Documentation is included with any options you purchase separately from your system. This documentation includes information that you need to configure and install these options in your Dell computer. Installation instructions for the options are included in this Reference and Installation Guide. Technical information files-sometimes called "readme" files-may be installed on your hard-disk drive to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your system or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians. xii

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	9
About This Guide	9
Warranty and Return Policy Information	10
Other Documents You May Need	10
Notational Conventions	11
Warnings, Cautions, Notes	11
Typographical Conventions	11
Contents	13
Introduction	21
System Features	21
Hardware Features	22
Software Features	24
Manageability Features	25
Dell OpenManage Program	26
PXE	27
Wakeup On LAN	28
Auto Power On	28
Security Features	28
Chassis Intrusion	28
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring	28
Passwords	29
Using the Power Switch	29
Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation	30
Energy Star Compliance	31
Important Note for Windows 95 Users	31
Intel PIIX4e INF Update Installer for Windows95	32
Accessing Online Documentation	33
Getting Help	34
Using the System Setup Program	35
Entering the System Setup Program	35
System Setup Screen	36
Using the System Setup Program	36
System Setup Categories	38
System Time	39
System Date	39
Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B	39
Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n	39
EIDE Devices	40
If You Have a Problem	40
Hard-Disk Drive Sequence	41
Boot Sequence	41
Diskette Drive A:	42
Hard-Disk Drive	42
IDE CD-ROM Reader	42
Onboard NIC	42
PXE	42
System Memory	42
Video Memory	42
Reserved Memory	42
CPU Speed	43
Integrated Devices	43
Sound	43
Network Interface Controller	43
Mouse Port	43
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2	44
Parallel Port	44
Parallel Port Mode	44
IDE Drive Interface	44
Diskette Interface	45
PC Speaker	45
Video DAC Snoop	45
System Security	45
System Password	45
Password Status	46
Setup Password	46
Chassis Intrusion	46
Keyboard NumLock	47
Report Keyboard Errors	47
Auto Power On	47
Wakeup On LAN	47
Power Management	48
Saving Monitor Power	48
Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power	48
Asset Tag	49
System Data Categories	49
Using the System Password Feature	50
Assigning a System Password	50
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System	51
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password	52
Using the Setup Password Feature	53
Assigning a Setup Password	53
Operating With a Setup Password Enabled	54
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password	54
Disabling a Forgotten Password	55
Responding to Error Messages	56
Using the ISA Configuration Utility	57
Quick Start	58
About the ICU	59
ICU Database	59
When to Run the ICU	59
Preparing to Use the ICU	60
Backing Up the ICU Diskette	60
Starting the ICU	61
Accessing Help	61
Making Selections in the ICU	61
Adding a Listed Card	62
Adding an Unlisted Card	65
Modifying a Card	67
Removing a Card	69
Viewing Resources	70
Saving the System Configuration	71
Exiting From the ICU	71
Locking and Unlocking Cards	71
Locking and Unlocking All Resources	71
Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources	72
Using Integrated Devices	73
Video Controller	73
Audio Controller	73
NIC	74
Network Cable Requirements	74
Configuring the NIC	75
Windows NT 4.0 NIC	75
Windows NT 3.5x NIC	76
Windows 95 NIC	77
Windows for Workgroups NIC	79
MS-DOS NIC	80
Setting the Network Frame Type	80
Working Inside Your Computer	83
Before You Begin	83
Safety First—For You and Your Computer	83
Unpacking Your Hardware Option	84
Removing the Computer Cover	84
Replacing the Computer Cover	85
Inside Your Computer	87
Jumpers	88
Switches	88
System Board and Riser Board Labels	92
Removing and Replacing the Expansion- Card Cage	93
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage	93
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	94
Installing System Board Options	95
Expansion Cards	96
Expansion Slots	96
Installing an Expansion Card	97
Removing an Expansion Card	99
Adding Memory	100
Performing a Memory Upgrade	101
Installing a DIMM	103
Removing a DIMM	103
Adding Video Memory	104
Replacing the System Battery	105
Installing Drives	109
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts	110
Connecting Drives	111
Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay	113
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive	117
Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard- Disk Drive	121
Technical Specifications	123
ISA Configuration Utility Messages	129
ICU Error Messages	129
Configuration Manager Messages	134
Regulatory Notices	139
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	139
Class A	139
Class B	140
IC Notice (Canada Only)	141
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)	141
CE Notice	142
VCCI Notices (Japan Only)	142
Class A ITE	143
Class B ITE	143
Korean Regulatory Notice	143
Class A Device	143
Class B Device	143
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice	144
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum BadaÒ i Certyfikacji	144
Pozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeÒstwa	144
NOM 024 Information (Mexico Only)	145
Información para NOM 024 (únicamente para México)	146
Warranties and Return Policy	147
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only)	147
Coverage During Year One	147
Coverage During Years Two and Three	148
General	148
Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)	149

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Appendix D, “Warranties and Return Policy,” describes the warranty for your Dell

system and the “Total Satisfaction” Return Policy.

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Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts

and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-

standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your system, see

Appendix D, “Warranties and Return Policy.”

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Besides this

Reference and Installation Guide

, the following documentation is

included with your system:

The

Getting Started

sheet provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your

computer system.

The Windows-based online

System User’s Guide

contains important information

about your computer system. This document includes descriptions of system

features, instructions on installing and configuring drivers and utilities, informa-

tion on the System Setup program and ISA Configuration Utility, and instructions

for attaching devices to the connectors on your computer’s back panel.

The

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide

includes troubleshooting procedures

and instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics to test your computer system.

You may also have one or more of the following documents.

NOTE: Documentation updates are sometimes included with your system to describe

changes to your system or software. Always read these updates

before

consulting

any other documentation because the updates often contain the latest information.

Operating system documentation is included if you ordered your operating sys-

tem software from Dell. This documentation describes how to install (if

necessary), configure, and use your operating system software.

Documentation is included with any options you purchase separately from your

system. This documentation includes information that you need to configure and

install these options in your Dell computer. Installation instructions for the

options are included in this

Reference and Installation Guide

Technical information files—sometimes called “readme” files—may be installed

on your hard-disk drive to provide last-minute updates about technical

changes to your system or advanced technical reference material intended for

experienced users or technicians.