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A green link integrity indicator lights up when there is a good connection between the network and the NIC. When the green indicator is off, the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. parallel port connector mouse connector USB link integrity connectors (2) indicator activity indicator serial port 1 connector keyboard connector serial port 2 connector video connector optional integrated NIC connector Your computer's NIC connector (an RJ45 connector located on the back panel) is designed for attaching an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable. Press one end of the UTP cable into the NIC connector until the cable snaps securely into place. 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 Category 3 or greater wiring and connectors. For 100BASE-TX networks, use Category 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 4-2 Dell OptiPlex G1 Mini Tower Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide

Section	Page
Dell OptiPlex G1 Mini Tower 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	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	25
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
Energy Star Compliance	30
Important Note for Windows 95 Users	30
Intel PIIX4e INF Update Installer for Windows95	31
Accessing Online Documentation	32
Getting Help	33
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
System Memory	42
Video Memory	42
Reserved Memory	42
CPU Speed	43
Integrated Devices	43
Network Interface Controller	43
Mouse Port	43
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2	43
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	47
Saving Monitor Power	48
Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power	48
Asset Tag	49
System Data Categories	49
Using the System Password Feature	49
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	53
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password	54
Disabling a Forgotten Password	54
Responding to Error Messages	55
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	69
Saving the System Configuration	70
Exiting From the ICU	70
Locking and Unlocking Cards	71
Locking and Unlocking All Resources	71
Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources	72
Using Integrated Devices	73
Video Controller	73
NIC	73
Network Cable Requirements	74
Configuring the NIC	74
Windows NT 4.0 NIC	75
Windows NT 3.5x NIC	76
Windows 95 NIC	77
Windows for Workgroups NIC	78
MS-DOS NIC	79
Working Inside Your Computer	81
Before You Begin	81
Safety First—For You and Your Computer	81
Unpacking Your Hardware Option	82
Removing the Computer Cover	82
Replacing the Computer Cover	84
Inside Your Computer	85
Jumpers	86
Switches	87
System Board and Riser Board Labels	91
Removing and Replacing the Expansion- Card Cage	92
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage	92
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	93
Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board	94
Installing System Board Options	95
Expansion Cards	96
Expansion Slots	97
Installing an Expansion Card	98
Removing an Expansion Card	100
Adding Memory	101
Performing a Memory Upgrade	102
Installing a DIMM	104
Removing a DIMM	104
Adding Video Memory	105
Upgrading the Microprocessor	106
Replacing the System Battery	110
Installing Drives	113
Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel	114
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts	114
Connecting Drives	115
Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay	117
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive	121
EIDE Drive Addressing	122
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket	122
Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard- Disk Drive	126
Technical Specifications	129
ISA Configuration Utility Messages	135
ICU Error Messages	135
Configuration Manager Messages	140
Regulatory Notices	145
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	145
Class A	145
Class B	146
IC Notice (Canada Only)	147
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)	147
CE Notice	148
VCCI Notices (Japan Only)	148
Class A ITE	149
Class B ITE	149
Korean Regulatory Notice	149
Class A Device	149
Class B Device	149
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice	150
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum BadaÒ i Certyfikacji	150
Pozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeÒstwa	150
NOM 024 Information (Mexico Only)	151
Información para NOM 024 (únicamente para México)	152
BCIQ Notice for Taiwan Only	152
Warranties and Return Policy	153
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only)	153
Coverage During Year One	153
Coverage During Years Two and Three	154
General	154
“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)	155