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For OS/2, see the discussion on partitioning and logical formatting in the documentation that came with the operating system. CAUTION: If you format your hard-disk drive under the OS/2 High Performance File System (HPFS), you cannot reformat the drive for MS-DOS without losing all HPFS data. See your OS/2 documentation for details. For Windows NT, see the discussion on partitioning and logical formatting in the documentation that came with the operating system. CAUTION: If you format your hard-disk drive under the Windows NT File System (NTFS), you cannot reformat the drive for MS-DOS without losing all NTFS data. See your Windows NT documentation for details. For the UNIX® operating system, refer to your UNIX documentation. Installing SCSI Devices To use SCSI devices in your Dell computer, you must have a SCSI host adapter card, which comes with its own SCSI cable. This cable can be used to attach a variety of SCSI devices (hard-disk drives, tape drives, and so on). The SCSI host adapter configures the devices attached to it as one subsystem-not as independent devices. Although SCSI devices are installed essentially the same way as other devices, their configuration requirements are different. SCSI Configuration Guidelines For details on configuring your SCSI subsystem, refer to the documentation that came with your SCSI devices and/or your host adapter card. The following subsections offer some general guidelines. SCSI ID Numbers Each device attached to a SCSI host adapter card, as well as the card itself, must have a unique SCSI identification (SCSI ID) number from 0 to 7. When SCSI devices are shipped from Dell, the default SCSI ID numbers are assigned as follows: • A SCSI host adapter card is configured as SCSI ID 7 (the default ID for a host adapter card). • A SCSI tape drive is configured as SCSI ID 6 (the default ID number for a tape drive). • SCSI hard-disk drives are usually configured as SCSI ID 0. (The drive used to boot your system should always be configured as SCSI ID 0.) NOTE: There is no requirement that SCSI ID numbers be assigned sequentially or that devices be attached to the cable in order by ID number. SCSI Cable and SCSI Termination The type of cabling you receive with your SCSI device depends on the type of device you are installing, as follows: • If you are installing an internal narrow SCSI device (such as a CD-ROM drive or tape drive), you have a 50-pin internal SCSI cable as shown in Figure 7-14. One end of this cable attaches to the narrow SCSI device and the other end attaches to the narrow SCSI connector on your SCSI host adapter card. 50-pin SCSI cable (to device in externally accessible drive bay) 68-pin SCSI cable (to hard-disk drive) Figure 7-14. Internal SCSI Cable Installing Drives 7-9

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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Installing Drives

7-9

For OS/2

, see the discussion on partitioning and logical

formatting in the documentation that came with the oper-

ating system.

For Windows NT

, see the discussion on partitioning and

logical formatting in the documentation that came with

the operating system.

For the UNIX

operating system

refer to your UNIX

documentation.

nstalling SCSI Devices

To use SCSI devices in your Dell computer, you must

have a SCSI host adapter card, which comes with its own

SCSI cable. This cable can be used to attach a variety of

SCSI devices (hard-disk drives, tape drives, and so on).

The SCSI host adapter configures the devices attached to

it as one subsystem—not as independent devices.

Although SCSI devices are installed essentially the same

way as other devices, their configuration requirements

are different.

SCSI Configuration Guidelines

For details on configuring your SCSI subsystem, refer to

the documentation that came with your SCSI devices

and/or your host adapter card. The following subsections

offer some general guidelines.

SCSI ID Numbers

Each device attached to a SCSI host adapter card, as well

as the card itself, must have a unique SCSI identification

(SCSI ID) number from 0 to 7. When SCSI devices are

shipped from Dell, the default SCSI ID numbers are

assigned as follows:

•

A SCSI host adapter card is configured as SCSI ID 7

(the default ID for a host adapter card).

•

A SCSI tape drive is configured as SCSI ID 6 (the

default ID number for a tape drive).

•

SCSI hard-disk drives are usually configured as

SCSI ID 0. (The drive used to boot your system

should always be configured as SCSI ID 0.)

NOTE: There is

requirement that SCSI ID numbers be

assigned sequentially or that devices be attached to the

cable in order by ID number.

SCSI Cable and SCSI Termination

The type of cabling you receive with your SCSI device

depends on the type of device you are installing, as fol-

lows:

•

If you are installing an internal narrow SCSI device

(such as a CD-ROM drive or tape drive)

, you have a

50-pin internal SCSI cable as shown in Figure 7-14.

One end of this cable attaches to the narrow SCSI

device and the other end attaches to the narrow SCSI

connector on your SCSI host adapter card.

Figure 7-14.

Internal SCSI Cable

CAUTION: If you format your hard-disk drive

under the OS/2 High Performance File System

(HPFS), you cannot reformat the drive for

MS-DOS without losing all HPFS data. See your

OS/2 documentation for details.

CAUTION: If you format your hard-disk drive

under the Windows NT File System (NTFS), you

cannot reformat the drive for MS-DOS without los-

ing all NTFS data. See your Windows NT

documentation for details.

68-pin SCSI cable

(to hard-disk

drive)

50-pin SCSI cable (to

device in externally

accessible drive bay)