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As the system boots, it detects the presence of the new video memory and automatically changes the system configuration information in the System Setup program. See Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program." If the video memory total is incorrect, turn off the system, remove the computer cover, and reseat the video-memory upgrade module in its socket. For information on using the diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that occur, see the chapter titled "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide. A 3.0-volt (V) CR2032 coin-cell battery installed on the system board maintains system configuration, date, and time information in a special section of memory. The operating life of the battery can extend up to ten years. The battery may need replacing if an incorrect time or date is displayed during the boot routine along with a message such as: Time-of-day not set - please run SETUP program or Invalid configuration information - please run SETUP program or Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility To determine whether the battery needs replacing, reenter the time and date through the System Setup program and exit the program properly to save the information (see Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program," for instructions). Turn off your system and disconnect it from AC power for a few hours; then reconnect and turn on your system. Enter the System Setup program. If the date and time are not correct in the System Setup program, replace your battery. You can operate your system without a battery; however, without a battery, the system configuration information is erased if the system is turned off or unplugged from Installing System Board Options 6-11

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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Installing System Board Options

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As the system boots, it detects the presence of the new video memory and auto-

matically changes the system configuration information in the System Setup

program.

See Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program.”

If the video memory total is incorrect, turn off the system, remove the computer

cover, and reseat the video-memory upgrade module in its socket.

For information on using the diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that

occur, see the chapter titled “Running the Dell Diagnostics” in your

Diagnostics

and Troubleshooting Guide

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A 3.0-volt (V) CR2032 coin-cell battery installed on the system board maintains sys-

tem configuration, date, and time information in a special section of memory.

The operating life of the battery can extend up to ten years. The battery may need

replacing if an incorrect time or date is displayed during the boot routine along with a

message such as:

Time-of-day not set — please run SETUP program

Invalid configuration information —

please run SETUP program

Strike the F1 key to continue,

F2 to run the setup utility

To determine whether the battery needs replacing, reenter the time and date through

the System Setup program and exit the program properly to save the information (see

Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program,” for instructions). Turn off your system

and disconnect it from AC power for a few hours; then reconnect and turn on your

system. Enter the System Setup program. If the date and time are not correct in the

System Setup program, replace your battery.

You can operate your system without a battery; however, without a battery, the sys-

tem configuration information is erased if the system is turned off or unplugged from