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Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub, depending on your network configuration. Observe the following cabling restrictions for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX networks. For 10BASE-T networks, use option 3 or greater wiring and connectors. For 100BASE-TX networks, use option 5 wiring and connectors. The maximum cable run length (from a workstation to a concentrator) is 328 feet (ft) (100 meters [m]). The maximum number of workstations (not counting concentrators) on a network is 1024. For 10BASE-T networks, the maximum number of daisy-chained concentrators on one network segment is four. This subsection provides instructions for configuring or reconfiguring the computer's integrated NIC under the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows NT Microsoft Windows 95 Microsoft Windows for Workgroups MS-DOS® In addition, this subsection describes how to set the network frame type manually for an Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX)-compatible network protocol, on systems using Windows 95 or Windows NT. NOTES: The NIC drivers for systems running a Dell-installed Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 operating system are automatically detected and installed. Instructions for reconfiguring the NIC driver are included in the following subsections. The 3Com EtherDisk® XL version 3.01 diskettes provided by Dell are compatible with the 3C905 family of NICs. Do not attempt to use 3Com EtherDisk XL diskettes from any other source. Use only the 3Com EtherDisk XL version 3.01 diskettes that were provided by Dell. NOTE: If you are installing the Windows NT 4.0 operating system for the first time, you must install Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 and the bus-mastering enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) device drivers prior to installing the Windows NT 4.0 NIC driver. Using Integrated Devices 4-3

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
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Using Integrated Devices

4-3

Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a

UTP concentrator or hub, depending on your network configuration. Observe the fol-

lowing cabling restrictions for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX networks.

For 10BASE-T networks, use option 3 or greater wiring and connectors.

For 100BASE-TX networks, use option 5 wiring and connectors.

The maximum cable run length (from a workstation to a concentrator) is

328 feet (ft) (100 meters [m]).

The maximum number of workstations (not counting concentrators) on a net-

work is 1024.

For 10BASE-T networks, the maximum number of daisy-chained concentrators

on one network segment is four.

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This subsection provides instructions for configuring or reconfiguring the computer’s

integrated NIC under the following operating systems:

Microsoft Windows NT

Microsoft Windows 95

Microsoft Windows for Workgroups

MS-DOS

In addition, this subsection describes how to set the network frame type manually for

an Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX)-compatible

network protocol, on systems using Windows 95 or Windows NT.

NOTES: The NIC drivers for systems running a Dell-installed Windows NT 4.0 or

Windows 95 operating system are automatically detected and installed. Instructions

for reconfiguring the NIC driver are included in the following subsections.

The 3Com EtherDisk

XL version 3.01 diskettes provided by Dell are compatible with

the 3C905 family of NICs. Do not attempt to use 3Com EtherDisk XL diskettes from

any other source. Use only the 3Com EtherDisk XL version 3.01 diskettes that were

provided by Dell.

NOTE: If you are installing the Windows NT 4.0 operating system for the first time,

you must install Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 and the bus-mastering enhanced inte-

grated drive electronics (EIDE) device drivers prior to installing the Windows NT 4.0 NIC

driver.