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periodic tape backup of the system's entire hard-disk drive so that, if necessary, the operating system, drivers, and other software can be reinstalled as originally configured with a minimum of downtime. If you are unable to reinstall your software from a tape backup of the hard-disk drive, you can reinstall Windows 95 from the system's Windows 95 CD that you received from Dell. However, if you reinstall Windows 95 in this manner, the bus-mastering functionality of the Windows 95 EIDE driver, which was operative in your original configuration, will be disabled. (Your system will operate without the bus-mastering functionality with only a small degradation in performance. For information on the advantages of using bus-mastering drivers, see "Bus-Mastering EIDE Drivers" in the "Using Drivers and Utilities" section of your online System User's Guide.) You may also need to reinstall your system's video and NIC drivers from the diskettes created from the Dell-installed software on your system. NOTE: If you are a system administrator of corporate networks and you must download Windows 95 from a server to client systems, make sure that you have the Windows 95 backup media for the OptiPlex E1 system on your server before downloading. NOTE: The following procedure applies only to versions of Windows 95 installed by Dell. If you must reinstall Windows 95 on your computer system, you also need to run the Intel PIIX4e INF Update Installer for Windows 95 immediately after installing the operating system. Doing so enables Windows 95 to detect and configure PCI devices controlled by the integrated 82371EB component. Before you can perform the update, you must make a diskette copy of the update software from the disk image on the hard-disk drive. To make the diskette copy, use the Program Diskette Maker, which is located in the Dell Accessories folder. Refer to the online System User's Guide for information about using the Program Diskette Maker. The following procedure describes how to install the update: a:\setup.exe The license agreement opens in the Notepad application. 1-12 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide

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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periodic tape backup of the system’s entire hard-disk drive so that, if necessary, the

operating system, drivers, and other software can be reinstalled as originally config-

ured with a minimum of downtime.

If you are unable to reinstall your software from a tape backup of the hard-disk drive,

you can reinstall Windows 95 from the system’s Windows 95 CD that you received

from Dell.

However, if you reinstall Windows 95 in this manner, the bus-mastering

functionality of the Windows 95 EIDE driver, which was operative in your original con-

figuration, will be disabled

. (Your system will operate without the bus-mastering

functionality with only a small degradation in performance. For information on the

advantages of using bus-mastering drivers, see “Bus-Mastering EIDE Drivers” in the

“Using Drivers and Utilities” section of your online

System User’s Guide

.) You may

also need to reinstall your system’s video and NIC drivers from the diskettes created

from the Dell-installed software on your system.

NOTE: If you are a system administrator of corporate networks and you must down-

load Windows 95 from a server to client systems, make sure that you have the

Windows 95 backup media for the OptiPlex E1 system on your server before

downloading.

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NOTE: The following procedure applies only to versions of Windows 95 installed by

Dell.

If you must reinstall Windows 95 on your computer system, you also need to run the

Intel PIIX4e INF Update Installer for Windows 95 immediately after installing the oper-

ating system. Doing so enables Windows 95 to detect and configure PCI devices

controlled by the integrated 82371EB component.

Before you can perform the update, you must make a diskette copy of the update

software from the disk image on the hard-disk drive. To make the diskette copy, use

the Program Diskette Maker, which is located in the Dell Accessories folder. Refer to

the online

System User’s Guide

for information about using the Program Diskette

Maker.

The following procedure describes how to install the update:

a:\setup.exe

The license agreement opens in the Notepad application.