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Using the System Setup program

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The license agreement opens in the Notepad application program. The next dialog box lists the information (.inf) files on your system that will be revised by the update software. During start-up, the operating system detects new hardware and the Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears. 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 System Setup program Configuring expansion cards Securing your computer Connecting external devices Maintaining the system Contacting Dell Using the online Adobe™ Acrobat PDF documents Introduction 1-13

Section	Page
Dell OptiPlex G1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems	1
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	19
System Features	19
Hardware Features	20
Software Features	22
Manageability Features	23
Dell OpenManage Program	23
PXE	25
Wakeup On LAN	26
Auto Power On	26
Security Features	26
Chassis Intrusion	26
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring	27
Passwords	27
Using the Power Switch	27
Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation	28
Energy Star Compliance	29
Important Note for Windows 95 Users	30
Intel PIIX4e INF Update Installer for Windows95	30
Accessing Online Documentation	31
Getting Help	32
Using the System Setup Program	33
Entering the System Setup Program	33
System Setup Screen	34
Using the System Setup Program	34
System Setup Categories	36
System Time	37
System Date	37
Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B	37
Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n	37
EIDE Devices	38
If You Have a Problem	38
Hard-Disk Drive Sequence	39
Boot Sequence	39
Diskette Drive A:	40
Hard Disk Drive	40
IDE CD-ROM Reader	40
Onboard NIC	40
System Memory	40
Video Memory	40
Reserved Memory	40
CPU Speed	41
Integrated Devices	41
Network Interface Controller	41
Mouse Port	41
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2	41
Parallel Port	42
Parallel Port Mode	42
IDE Drive Interface	42
Diskette Interface	43
PC Speaker	43
Video DAC Snoop	43
System Security	43
System Password	43
Password Status	44
Setup Password	44
Chassis Intrusion	44
Keyboard NumLock	45
Report Keyboard Errors	45
Auto Power On	45
Wakeup On LAN	45
Power Management	45
Saving Monitor Power	46
Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power	46
Asset Tag	47
System Data Categories	47
Using the System Password Feature	47
Assigning a System Password	48
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System	49
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password	50
Using the Setup Password Feature	51
Assigning a Setup Password	51
Operating With a Setup Password Enabled	51
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password	52
Disabling a Forgotten Password	52
Responding to Error Messages	53
Using the ISA Configuration Utility	55
Quick Start	56
About the ICU	57
ICU Database	57
When to Run the ICU	57
Preparing to Use the ICU	58
Backing Up the ICU Diskette	58
Starting the ICU	59
Accessing Help	59
Making Selections in the ICU	59
Adding a Listed Card	60
Adding an Unlisted Card	63
Modifying a Card	65
Removing a Card	67
Viewing Resources	68
Saving the System Configuration	68
Exiting From the ICU	69
Locking and Unlocking Cards	69
Locking and Unlocking All Resources	69
Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources	70
Using Integrated Devices	71
Video Controller	71
NIC	71
Network Cable Requirements	72
Configuring the NIC	72
Windows NT 4.0 NIC	73
Windows NT 3.5x NIC	74
Windows 95 NIC	75
Windows for Workgroups NIC	76
MS-DOS NIC	77
Working Inside Your Computer	79
Before You Begin	79
Safety First—For You and Your Computer	79
Unpacking Your Hardware Option	80
Removing the Computer Cover	80
Replacing the Computer Cover	81
Inside Your Computer	82
Jumpers	83
Switches	84
System Board and Riser Board Labels	88
Removing and Replacing the Expansion- Card Cage	89
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage	89
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	90
Installing System Board Options	91
Expansion Cards	92
Expansion Slots	93
Installing an Expansion Card	94
Removing an Expansion Card	96
Adding Memory	97
Performing a Memory Upgrade	98
Installing a DIMM	100
Removing a DIMM	100
Adding Video Memory	101
Upgrading the Microprocessor	102
Replacing the System Battery	106
Installing Drives	109
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts	110
Connecting Drives	111
Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay	113
EIDE Drive Addressing	117
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive	118
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
BCIQ Notice for Taiwan Only	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