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Figure 3-7. Specify Interrupt Dialog Box If you are providing a value for the IRQ or direct memory access (DMA) resource, click the down arrow beneath AVAILABLE RESOURCES. A smaller Specify list box appears (see Figure 3-8). Click the value you want to assign to the resource. Then click OK. Figure 3-8. Specify Interrupt List Box If none of the values for the DMA or IRQ resources match the allowable values for your unlisted card (as indicated in the card's documentation), select one of the available values offered by the utility and click OK. If you are providing values for the input/output (I/O) port or memory resources, you must enter the starting and ending addresses in hexadecimal format using the two fields provided by the Specify Memory or Specify I/O Port dialog box. Click each box in succession to enter the beginning and ending addresses, and then click OK to complete the selection. Figure 3-9 shows the two fields. Figure 3-9. Specify I/O Port Dialog Box 8. When you have finished selecting resources for the unlisted card, click OK in the Configure Unlisted Card dialog box. A message box appears, notifying you either that the card is using its default settings or that it cannot use its default settings and must be reconfigured. 9. Click OK. If the card must be reconfigured, record the resource settings recommended by the ICU. Click Close to accept the resource settings currently displayed. 10. If you had to assign a disallowed resource value to the card in steps 7, 8, and 9, click each of the other cards, and then click View until you find another card using a resource value that is allowed for the unlisted card. Reassign the resource setting for this other card using the procedure in the next section, "Modifying a Card." Then modify the resource settings for the unlisted card so that it uses an allowable value. NOTE: After modifying the system configuration, you must turn the system off to install, remove, or change jumper settings on the non-Plug and Play ISA expansion cards to match the settings you selected in the ICU. Modifying a Card Modifying a card allows you to change the system resources used by a card. This feature is helpful when you want to add a card that requires resources already in use by other cards or devices in your computer. You can allocate different resources to the cards currently in your computer to free the resources necessary for the card you want to install. Using the ISA Configuration Utility 3-7

Section	Page
Safety Instructions	5
When Using Your Computer System	5
Ergonomic Computing Habits	5
When Working Inside Your Computer	7
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge	7
Preface	9
About This Guide	9
Warranty and Return Policy Information	9
Other Documents You May Need	10
Notational Conventions	10
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes	10
Typographical Conventions	10
Introduction	25
System Features	25
Using the Optional Floor Stand	27
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring	28
Energy Star Compliance	28
Important Note to Windows 95 Users	29
Accessing Online Documentation	29
Getting Help	30
Using the System Setup Program	31
Entering the System Setup Program	31
System Setup Screens	32
Using the System Setup Program	32
System Setup Categories	34
Time	34
Date	34
Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B	34
Drive A Location	34
Drives: Primary and Secondary	34
EIDE Devices	35
If You Have a Problem	35
Base Memory	36
Extended Memory	36
Reserved Memory	36
CPU Speed	36
Num Lock	36
Keyboard Errors	36
System Password	36
Password Status	37
Boot Sequence	37
Setup Password	37
Auto Power On	37
Power Management	37
Saving Monitor Power	38
Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power	38
Sound	38
NIC	38
Mouse	39
Serial Port	39
Parallel Port	39
Parallel Mode	39
Hard Disk	39
Diskette	39
USB	40
Speaker	40
ECC	40
System Data Categories	40
Using the System Password Feature	40
Assigning a System Password	41
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System	41
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password	42
Using the Setup Password Feature	42
Assigning a Setup Password	42
Operating With a Setup Password Enabled	43
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password	43
Disabling a Forgotten Password	43
Responding to Error Messages	44
Using the ISA Configuration Utility	45
Quick Start	45
About the ICU	46
ICU Database	46
When to Run the ICU	46
Preparing to Use the ICU	47
Backing Up the ICU Diskette	47
Starting the ICU	47
Accessing Help	47
Making Selections in the ICU	48
Adding a Listed Card	48
Adding an Unlisted Card	50
Modifying a Card	51
Removing a Card	52
Viewing Resources	53
Saving the System Configuration	53
Exiting From the ICU	54
Advanced Features of the ICU	54
Locking and Unlocking Cards	54
Locking and Unlocking All Resources	54
Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources	55
Modifying the Configuration Manager	55
Using Integrated Devices	57
Video Controller	57
Audio Controller	57
NIC	57
Connecting to a Network	59
Network Cable Requirements	59
Configuring the NIC	59
Client Drivers for Novell NetWare Environments	59
Microsoft Windows 95 Client Driver	59
Microsoft Windows NT 3.5x Client Driver	60
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups Client Driver	60
Microsoft Windows 3.x Client Driver	61
MS-DOS Client Driver	61
OS/2 Client Driver	62
Server Drivers for Novell NetWare Environments	62
Updating NDIS 2.01 Drivers	63
Working Inside Your Computer	65
Before You Begin	65
Safety First—For You and Your Computer	65
Unpacking Your Hardware Option	66
Removing the Computer Cover	66
Replacing the Computer Cover	66
Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	67
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage	67
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	68
Inside Your Computer	68
Jumpers	68
Switches	69
System Board Labels	72
Installing System Board Options	75
Expansion Cards	76
Expansion Slots	76
Installing an Expansion Card	77
Removing an Expansion Card	78
Adding Memory	78
Performing a Memory Upgrade	79
Installing a DIMM	80
Removing a DIMM	80
Upgrading the Microprocessor	80
Replacing the System Battery	84
Installing Drives	87
Removing and Replacing FrontPanel Inserts	87
Connecting Drives	88
Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay	89
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive	92
Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Ha...	94
Installing SCSI Devices	95
SCSI Configuration Guidelines	95
SCSI ID Numbers	95
SCSI Cable and SCSI Termination	95
General Procedure for Installing SCSI Devices	97
Partitioning and Formatting SCSI HardDisk Drives	98
Technical Specifications	99
ISA Configuration Utility Messages	105
ICU Error Messages	105
Configuration Manager Messages	110
Regulatory Notices	115
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	115
Class A	115
Class B	115
IC Notice (Canada Only)	116
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)	116
CE Notice	117
VCCI Notices (Japan Only)	117
Class 1 Notice	117
Class 2 Notice	117
Korean Regulatory Notice	118
Class A Device	118
Class B Device	118
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice...	118
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum BadaÒ i Certyfikacji	118
Pozosta³e instrukcje bez pieczeÒstwa	118
Warranties and Return Policy	121
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)	121
Coverage During Year One	121
Coverage During Years Two and Three	122
General	122
Limited Three-Year Warranty (Canada Only)	122
Coverage During Year One	123
Coverage During Years Two and Three	123
General	123
“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canad...	124

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Using the

ISA Configuration Utility

Figure 3-7.

Specify Interrupt Dialog Box

If you are providing a value for the IRQ or direct

memory access (DMA) resource, click the down

arrow beneath

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

A smaller

Specify list box appears (see Figure 3-8). Click the

value you want to assign to the resource. Then click

OK.

Figure 3-8.

Specify Interrupt List Box

If none of the values for the DMA or IRQ resources

match the allowable values for your unlisted card (as

indicated in the card’s documentation), select one of

the available values offered by the utility and click

OK.

If you are providing values for the input/output (I/O)

port or memory resources, you must enter the start-

ing and ending addresses in hexadecimal forma

sing the two fields provided by the Specify

mory or Specify I/O Port dialog box.

lick

ach

box in succession to enter the beginning and ending

addresses, and then click OK to complete the selec-

tion.

igure

3-9

shows the two fields.

Figure 3-9.

Specify

I/O Port D

ialog Box

When you have finished selecting resources for

the unlisted card,

click

OK in the Configure

Unlisted Card dialog box.

A message box appears, notifying you either that the

card is using its default settings or that it cannot use

its default settings and must be reconfigured.

Click OK. If the card must be reconfigured,

record the resource settings recommended by the

ICU. Click Close to accept the resource settings

currently displayed.

10.

If you had to assign a disallowed resource value to

the card in steps 7, 8, and 9, click

ach of the

other cards, and then

click V

iew until you find

another card using a resource value that is

allowed for the unlisted card.

eassign the

resource setting for this other card using the pro-

cedure in the next section, “Modifying a Card.”

hen modify the resource settings for the unlisted

card so that it uses an allowable value.

NOTE: After modifying the system configuration, you

must turn the system off to install, remove, or change

jumper settings on the

non-Plug and Play ISA e

xpansion

cards to match the settings you selected in the ICU.

odifying a Card

Modifying a card allows you to change the system

resources used by a card. This feature is helpful when

you want to add a card that requires resources already in

use by other cards or devices in your computer. You can

allocate different resources to the cards currently in your

computer to free the resources necessary for the card you

want to install.