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2. Remove the computer cover as instructed in "Removing the Computer Cover" in Chapter 5. CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions at the front of this guide. 3. Install the controller card in an expansion slot. See "Installing an Expansion Card" in Chapter 6. 4. If necessary, connect a DC power cable to the 4-pin power input connector on the controller card. See the documentation that you received with the tape drive for power requirement information. If none of the DC power cables can reach the controller card, connect one end of an optional Y-shaped power cable extension to one of the DC power cables from the power supply (see Figure 7-11). Connect another end of the Y-shaped power cable extension to the controller card. DC power cable from power supply connectors for controller card Y-shaped power cable extension Figure 7-11. Connecting the Y-Shaped Power Cable Extension Check all cable connections. Fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 5. Replace the computer cover. 6. Connect the tape drive's interface cable to the external connector on the back of the controller card; secure the cable by tightening the screws on the connector. 7. Reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on. 8. Verify the correct operation of your drive. NOTE: You do not need to update the system configuration information for a tape drive attached to its own dedicated controller card. Perform a tape backup and verification test with the tape drive as instructed in the documentation for the tape drive software that came with the drive. NOTE: The tape drives sold by Dell come with their own software and documentation. After you install a tape drive, refer to the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the tape drive software. Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive This section includes information on installing, partitioning, and formatting EIDE hard-disk drives. For instructions on installing, partitioning, and formatting a SCSI hard-disk drive, see "Installing SCSI Devices" found later in this chapter. An EIDE drive (which must be 1 inch high or less) can be installed in the hard-disk drive bracket in the left front corner of the chassis. Install an EIDE hard-disk drive in the hard-disk drive bracket as follows: 1. If you are replacing a hard-disk drive that contains data you want to keep, be sure to make a backup of your files before you begin this procedure. See your operating system documentation for instructions. 2. Prepare the drive for installation. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer, and unpack the drive. Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer system. Installing Drives 7-7

Section	Page
Safety Instructions	3
When Using Your Computer System	3
Ergonomic Computing Habits	3
When Working Inside Your Computer	5
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge	5
Preface	7
About This Guide	7
Warranty and Return Policy Information	7
Other Documents You May Need	7
Notational Conventions	8
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes	8
Typographical Conventions	8
Contents	11
Introduction	19
System Features	19
Accessing Online Documentation	21
Using the Optional Floor Stand	21
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring	22
Energy Star Compliance	22
Getting Help	23
Using the System Setup Program	25
Entering the System Setup Program	25
System Setup Screens	26
Using the System Setup Program	26
System Setup Categories	28
Time	28
Date	28
Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B	28
Drive A Location	28
Drives: Primary and Secondary	28
EIDE Devices	29
If You Have a Problem	29
Base Memory	30
Extended Memory	30
Reserved Memory	30
CPU Speed	30
Num Lock	30
Keyboard Errors	30
System Password	30
Password Status	31
Boot Sequence	31
Setup Password	31
Auto Power On	31
Power Management	31
Saving Monitor Power	32
Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power	32
NIC	33
Mouse	33
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2	33
Parallel Port	33
Parallel Mode	33
Hard Disk	33
Diskette	34
Speaker	34
System Data Categories	34
Using the System Password Feature	34
Assigning a System Password	35
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System	35
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password	36
Using the Setup Password Feature	36
Assigning a Setup Password	37
Operating With a Setup Password Enabled	37
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password	37
Disabling a Forgotten Password	37
Responding to Error Messages	38
Using the ISA Configuration Utility	39
Quick Start	39
About the ICU	40
ISA Configuration Utility Database	40
When to Run the ICU	40
Preparing to Use the ICU	41
Backing Up the ICU Diskette	41
Starting the ICU	41
Accessing Help	41
Making Selections in the ICU	41
Adding a Listed Card	42
Adding an Unlisted Card	44
Modifying a Card	45
Removing a Card	47
Viewing Resources	47
Saving the System Configuration	48
Exiting From the ICU	48
Advanced Features of the ICU	48
Locking and Unlocking Cards	48
Locking and Unlocking All Resources	48
Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources	49
Modifying the Configuration Manager	49
Using Image Files	50
Loading an Image File	50
Saving an Image to a File	50
Using the Network Interface Controller	51
Connecting to a Network	51
Configuring the NIC	52
Using Install in a Novell® NetWare® Environment	52
Using Install in a Non-NetWare Environment	53
Using Install to Change Configuration Settings	53
Installing a Network Driver	54
NetWare 4.0 Server Drivers	54
Running the NIC Diagnostics	55
Running the Group 1 Tests	55
Running the Group 3 Test	55
Setting Up an Echo Server	56
Running the Diagnostic Tests	56
Changing the Test Parameters	56
What to Do If a Test Fails	56
Working Inside Your Computer	59
Before You Begin	59
Safety First—For You and Your Computer	59
Unpacking Your Hardware Option	60
Removing the Computer Cover	60
Replacing the Computer Cover	60
Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	61
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage	61
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage	62
Inside Your Computer	62
Jumpers	62
Switches	63
System Board Labels	67
Installing System Board Options	69
Expansion Cards	70
Expansion Slots	70
Installing an Expansion Card	71
Removing an Expansion Card	72
Adding Memory	72
SIMM Installation Guidelines	72
Performing a Memory Upgrade	73
Installing a SIMM	74
Removing a SIMM	75
Upgrading the Microprocessor	75
Upgrading Video Memory	78
Replacing the System Battery	79
Installing Drives	81
Removing and Replacing FrontPanel Inserts	81
Connecting Drives	82
Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay	83
Installing an External Tape Drive	86
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive	87
Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Ha...	89
Installing SCSI Devices	90
SCSI Configuration Guidelines	90
SCSI ID Numbers	90
SCSI Cable and SCSI Termination	90
General Procedure for Installing SCSI Devices	91
Partitioning and Formatting SCSI HardDisk Drives	93
ISA Configuration Utility Messages	95
ICU Error Messages	95
Configuration Manager Messages	100
Regulatory Notices	105
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	105
Class A	105
Class B	106
IC Notice (Canada Only)	106
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)	106
CE Notice	106
VCCI Notices (Japan Only)	107
Class 1 Notice	107
Class 2 Notice	107
Korean Regulatory Notice	108
Class A Device	108
Class B Device	108
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice...	108
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum BadaÒ i Certyfikacji	108
Pozosta³e instrukcje bez pieczeÒstwa	109
Warranties and Return Policy	111
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)	111
Coverage During Year One	111
Coverage During Years Two and Three	112
General	112
Limited Three-Year Warranty (Canada Only)	112
Coverage During Year One	113
Coverage During Years Two and Three	113
General	113
“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canad...	114

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Installing Drives

7-7

Remove the computer cover as instructed in

“Removing the Computer Cover” in Chapter 5.

Install the controller card in an expansion slot.

See “Installing an Expansion Card” in Chapter 6.

If necessary, connect a DC power cable to the

4-pin power input connector on the controller

card.

See the documentation that you received with the

tape drive for power requirement information.

If none of the DC power cables can reach the con-

troller card, connect one end of an optional Y-shaped

power cable extension to one of the DC power cables

from the power supply (see Figure 7-11). Connect

another end of the Y-shaped power cable extension

to the controller card.

Figure 7-11.

Connecting the Y-Shaped

Power Cable Extension

Check all cable connections. Fold cables out of the

way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

Replace the computer cover.

Connect the tape drive’s interface cable to the

external connector on the back of the controller

card; secure the cable by tightening the screws on

the connector.

Reconnect your computer and peripherals to

their power sources

and turn them on.

Verify the correct operation of your drive.

NOTE: You do not need to update the system config-

uration information for a tape drive attached to its

own dedicated controller card.

Perform a tape backup and verification test with the

tape drive as instructed in the documentation for the

tape drive software that came with the drive.

NOTE: The tape drives sold by Dell come with their

own software and documentation. After you install a

tape drive, refer to the documentation that came with

the drive for instructions on installing and using the

tape drive software.

nstalling an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive

This section includes information on installing, partition-

ing, and formatting EIDE hard-disk drives. For

instructions on installing, partitioning, and formatting a

SCSI hard-disk drive, see “Installing SCSI Devices”

found later in this chapter.

An EIDE drive (which must be 1 inch high or less) can be

installed in the hard-disk drive bracket in the left front

corner of the chassis. Install an EIDE hard-disk drive in

the hard-disk drive bracket as follows:

If you are replacing a hard-disk drive that con-

tains data you want to keep, be sure to make a

backup of your files before you begin this

procedure.

See your operating system documentation for

instructions.

Prepare the drive for installation.

Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal

surface on the back of the computer, and unpack the

drive. Check the documentation that accompanied

the drive to verify that it is configured for your com-

puter system.

CAUTION: See “Protecting Against Electro-

static Discharge” in the safety instructions at

the front of this guide.

DC power cable from

power supply

connectors for controller card

Y-shaped power

cable extension