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Using Integrated Devices

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C

onnecting to a Network

To connect your system to and configure it for use on an

Ethernet network, you must complete the following

steps:

1.

Connect the network cable to the back of your

computer.

See the following subsection, “Network Cable

Requirements,” for detailed instructions.

2.

Verify that the NIC is enabled in the System

Setup program.

See “NIC” in Chapter 2 for instructions.

3.

Configure the NIC, and install the network driv-

ers by running the 3Com Install program.

See “Configuring the NIC” found later in this chap-

ter for detailed instructions.

4.

Run the Network Interface Test Group in the

diskette-based diagnostics to verify that the NIC

is operating properly.

See the chapter titled “Running the Diskette-Based

Diagnostics” in your

Diagnostics and Troubleshoot-

ing Guide

for detailed instructions.

Network Cable Requirements

Your computer’s NIC connector (an RJ45 connector

located on the back panel; see Figure 4-1) is designed for

attaching an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet

cable. Press one end of the UTP cable into the NIC con-

nector 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 10-megabit (Mb) operation, use Category 3 or

greater wiring and connectors. For 100-Mb opera-

tion, use Category 5 wiring and connections. Voice

and data lines should be in separate sheaths.

•

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.

•

The maximum number of daisy-chained concentra-

tors on one network segment is four.

C

onfiguring the NIC

To configure the NIC, you must first use the Dell Disk-

Maker to make a NIC driver diskette from the diskette

image installed on your hard-disk drive. The Dell Disk-

Maker is located in the Dell Accessories program group

or folder. For instructions on using Dell DiskMaker, see

the online help provided in the program. After you have

made a NIC driver diskette, see the appropriate sub-

section found later in this chapter for your particular

network environment.

Client Drivers for Novell NetWare

Environments

You can configure your system as a client computer

under Novell NetWare running any of the following oper-

ating systems:

•

Microsoft Windows 95

•

Microsoft Windows NT 3.5

x

•

Microsoft Windows for Workgroups

•

Microsoft Windows 3.

x

•

MS-DO

S

•

IBM O

S/2

NOTE: The drivers for Windows NT 4.0 are provided on

the Windows NT CD in the

\drvlib\netcard\x86\3c90x

and

\i386\drvlib.nic\3c90x

directories.

Microsoft Windows 95 Client Driver

Install the Microsoft Windows 95 client driver as

follows:

1.

Connect the integrated NIC to its network

according to the instructions in “Connecting to a

Network” found earlier in this chapter.

2.

Start Windows 95.

3.

If you are prompted to insert a diskette contain-

ing the network drivers, skip to step 11.

Otherwise, continue to step 4.

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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