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The system finds the hardware device driver on the hard-disk drive and installs it. The system continues its start-up routine. When Windows 95 finishes loading, a dialog box appears and informs you that the system configuration settings have changed and asks if you want to restart your system. The online System User's Guide installed on your hard-disk drive contains information on the following topics: Using the online System User's Guide System features Using drivers and utilities Using the audio controller Using the System Setup program Configuring expansion cards Securing your computer Connecting external devices Maintaining the system Contacting Dell The guide also contains a glossary of commonly used terms and abbreviations. The online System User's Guide is located in the Dell Accessories folder. To print any of the topics from this guide, display the topic you want on your screen and select Print Topic from the File menu. Dell provides a number of tools to help you if you don't understand a procedure described in this guide or if your system does not perform as expected. For information on these help tools, see the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide or the "Contacting Dell" section in the online System User's Guide. 1-12 Dell OptiPlex E1 Mini Tower 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	7
About This Guide	7
Warranty and Return Policy Information	8
Other Documents You May Need	8
Notational Conventions	9
Warnings, Cautions, Notes	9
Typographical Conventions	9
Contents	11
Introduction	17
System Features	17
Hardware Features	18
Software Features	20
Manageability Features	21
Dell OpenManage Program	21
PXE	23
Wakeup On LAN	24
Auto Power On	24
Security Features	24
Using the Power Switch	25
ENERGY STAR Compliance	25
Important Note for Windows 95 Users	26
Intel PIIX4e INF Update Installer for Windows95	27
Accessing Online Documentation	28
Getting Help	28
Using the System Setup Program	29
Entering the System Setup Program	29
System Setup Screen	30
Using the System Setup Program	30
System Setup Options	33
System Time	33
System Date	33
Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B	33
Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n	34
EIDE Devices	34
If You Have a Problem	34
Hard-Disk Drive Sequence	35
Boot Sequence	35
Diskette Drive A:	36
Hard-Disk Drive	36
IDE CD-ROM Reader	36
PXE	36
System Memory	36
Video Memory	36
Reserved Memory	36
CPU Speed	37
Integrated Devices	37
Sound	37
Network Interface Controller	37
Mouse Port	37
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2	38
Parallel Port	38
Parallel Port Mode	38
IDE Drive Interface	38
Diskette Interface	39
PC Speaker	39
Video DAC Snoop	39
System Security	39
Password Status	39
System Password	40
Setup Password	40
Chassis Intrusion	40
Keyboard NumLock	41
Report Keyboard Errors	41
Auto Power On	41
Wakeup On LAN	41
Power Management	42
Saving Monitor Power	42
Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power	42
Asset Tag	43
System Data Options	43
Using the System Password Feature	44
Assigning a System Password	44
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System	45
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password	46
Using the Setup Password Feature	47
Assigning a Setup Password	47
Operating With a Setup Password Enabled	48
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password	48
Disabling a Forgotten Password	49
Responding to Error Messages	50
Using the ISA Configuration Utility	51
Quick Start	52
About the ICU	53
ICU Database	53
When to Run the ICU	53
Preparing to Use the ICU	54
Backing Up the ICU Diskette	54
Starting the ICU	55
Accessing Help	55
Making Selections in the ICU	55
Adding a Listed Card	56
Adding an Unlisted Card	59
Modifying a Card	61
Removing a Card	63
Viewing Resources	64
Saving the System Configuration	65
Exiting From the ICU	65
Locking and Unlocking Cards	65
Locking and Unlocking All Resources	65
Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources	66
Using Integrated Devices	67
Video Controller	67
Audio Controller	67
NIC	68
Network Cable Requirements	68
Configuring the NIC	69
Windows NT 4.0 NIC	69
Windows NT 3.5x NIC	71
Windows 95 NIC	72
Windows for Workgroups NIC	73
MS-DOS NIC	74
Setting the Network Frame Type	75
Working Inside Your Computer	77
Before You Begin	77
Safety First—For You and Your Computer	77
Unpacking Your Hardware Option	78
Removing the Computer Cover	78
Replacing the Computer Cover	79
Inside Your Computer	80
Jumpers	81
Switches	82
System Board and Riser Board Labels	85
Removing and Replacing the Expansion- Card Cage	87
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage	87
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	88
Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board	89
Installing System Board Options	91
Expansion Cards	92
Expansion Slots	92
Installing an Expansion Card	93
Removing an Expansion Card	95
Adding Memory	96
Performing a Memory Upgrade	97
Installing a DIMM	99
Removing a DIMM	100
Adding Video Memory	100
Replacing the System Battery	102
Installing Drives	105
Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel	106
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts	106
Connecting Drives	108
Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay	109
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive	113
EIDE Drive Addressing	114
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket	114
Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard- Disk Drive	118
Technical Specifications	121
ISA Configuration Utility Messages	127
ICU Error Messages	127
Configuration Manager Messages	132
Regulatory Notices	137
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	138
Class A	138
Class B	139
IC Notice (Canada Only)	139
CE Notice (European Union)	140
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)	141
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)	141
Class A ITE	141
Class B ITE	142
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice	142
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum BadaÒ i Certyfikacji	143
Pozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeÒstwa	143
NOM Information (Mexico Only)	144
Información para NOM (únicamente para México)	145
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
Index	151
A	151
B	151
C	151
D	152
E	152
F	153
G	153
H	153
I	153
J	154
K	154
L	154
M	154
N	155
O	155
P	155
R	156
S	156
T	157
U	157
V	157