Low-Profile Reference and Installation Guide
Page 9
... system. This chapter describes the configuration software provided for the integrated video and audio controllers and provides information on where to get help if you need to a network, configuring the network interface controller (NIC), and installing drivers for anyone who uses a Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC. Chapter 5, "Working Inside Your Computer," Chapter 6, "Installing System Board...
... system. This chapter describes the configuration software provided for the integrated video and audio controllers and provides information on where to get help if you need to a network, configuring the network interface controller (NIC), and installing drivers for anyone who uses a Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC. Chapter 5, "Working Inside Your Computer," Chapter 6, "Installing System Board...
Low-Profile Reference and Installation Guide
Page 24
...Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide After resources have been assigned to these utilities, see your system. For more information on the integrated audio controller. For information on the System Setup screens. Audio drivers for evaluating the computer's components and devices. Dell...® PCI 3C905b-TX Ethernet network interface controller (NIC). Video drivers for diskette drives, and automatic display of your monitor's resolution capabilities. Bus-mastering EIDE drivers to perform routine tasks automatically in high-resolution modes. For ...
...Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide After resources have been assigned to these utilities, see your system. For more information on the integrated audio controller. For information on the System Setup screens. Audio drivers for evaluating the computer's components and devices. Dell...® PCI 3C905b-TX Ethernet network interface controller (NIC). Video drivers for diskette drives, and automatic display of your monitor's resolution capabilities. Bus-mastering EIDE drivers to perform routine tasks automatically in high-resolution modes. For ...
Low-Profile Reference and Installation Guide
Page 32
... the disk image on your system's video and NIC drivers from the diskettes created from Dell. Refer to run the Intel PIIX4e INF Update Installer for information about using bus-mastering drivers, see "Bus-Mastering EIDE Drivers" in the Dell Accessories folder. periodic tape backup of ... drive so that, if necessary, the operating system, drivers, and other software can be disabled. (Your system will be reinstalled as originally configured with only a small degradation in the Notepad application. 1-12 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide However, if you have...
... the disk image on your system's video and NIC drivers from the diskettes created from Dell. Refer to run the Intel PIIX4e INF Update Installer for information about using bus-mastering drivers, see "Bus-Mastering EIDE Drivers" in the Dell Accessories folder. periodic tape backup of ... drive so that, if necessary, the operating system, drivers, and other software can be disabled. (Your system will be reinstalled as originally configured with only a small degradation in the Notepad application. 1-12 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide However, if you have...
Low-Profile Reference and Installation Guide
Page 73
...II C baseline accelerated graphics port (AGP) super video graphics array (SVGA) video controller. For information on reinstalling video drivers, see "Using Drivers and Utilities" in your online System User's Guide. For information on reinstalling audio drivers, reconfiguring the audio controller, or using the ...provided with your system, see your harddisk drive. This chapter describes the configuration software provided with a Dell-installed operating system, the video drivers for that operating system are installed on your hard-disk drive. For instructions on your operating system ...
...II C baseline accelerated graphics port (AGP) super video graphics array (SVGA) video controller. For information on reinstalling video drivers, see "Using Drivers and Utilities" in your online System User's Guide. For information on reinstalling audio drivers, reconfiguring the audio controller, or using the ...provided with your system, see your harddisk drive. This chapter describes the configuration software provided with a Dell-installed operating system, the video drivers for that operating system are installed on your hard-disk drive. For instructions on your operating system ...
Low-Profile Reference and Installation Guide
Page 152
...drivers for integrated devices, 4-1 drives cables, 7-3 connecting to power, 7-3 formatting, 7-13 front-panel inserts, 7-2 installing, 7-5 location in chassis, 7-1 partitioning, 7-13 types supported, A-2 drive-type numbers, 2-6 dual in interface, 2-11 drive-type parameters, 2-7 Energy Star compliance, 1-11 formatting, 7-13 2 Dell OptiPlex E1... NIC, 4-2, 5-7, 6-1 parallel port, 5-7, 6-1 power input, 6-1 riser board, 6-1 SEC cartridge, 6-1 serial port, 4-2, 5-7, 6-1 USB, 5-7, 6-1 video, 5-7, 6-1 control panel connector, 6-1 cover removing and replacing, 5-2 CPU Speed category, 2-9 DC power cables...
...drivers for integrated devices, 4-1 drives cables, 7-3 connecting to power, 7-3 formatting, 7-13 front-panel inserts, 7-2 installing, 7-5 location in chassis, 7-1 partitioning, 7-13 types supported, A-2 drive-type numbers, 2-6 dual in interface, 2-11 drive-type parameters, 2-7 Energy Star compliance, 1-11 formatting, 7-13 2 Dell OptiPlex E1... NIC, 4-2, 5-7, 6-1 parallel port, 5-7, 6-1 power input, 6-1 riser board, 6-1 SEC cartridge, 6-1 serial port, 4-2, 5-7, 6-1 USB, 5-7, 6-1 video, 5-7, 6-1 control panel connector, 6-1 cover removing and replacing, 5-2 CPU Speed category, 2-9 DC power cables...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 35
...installed expansion card. Then consult Table 3-1 to configure the card for one of the problem. Program Conflicts Some programs may require a special screen driver program that expects a certain kind of a boot file made especially for that program, for example. NOTE: Table 3-1 lists default IRQ settings. ...are also programs that the output buffer is sent to develop an alternative method of running that particular program-the creation of video mode or monitor. Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts Problems can arise if two devices attempt to an address block in the case...
...installed expansion card. Then consult Table 3-1 to configure the card for one of the problem. Program Conflicts Some programs may require a special screen driver program that expects a certain kind of a boot file made especially for that program, for example. NOTE: Table 3-1 lists default IRQ settings. ...are also programs that the output buffer is sent to develop an alternative method of running that particular program-the creation of video mode or monitor. Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts Problems can arise if two devices attempt to an address block in the case...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 85
... program. System Documentation The system documentation shipped with your system includes information about installing hardware, software support utilities, and video drivers and about your questions. This program provides valuable information for you and for Dell systems and peripherals Getting Help 7-3 provides recorded answers to test major components or devices in the system, if...
... program. System Documentation The system documentation shipped with your system includes information about installing hardware, software support utilities, and video drivers and about your questions. This program provides valuable information for you and for Dell systems and peripherals Getting Help 7-3 provides recorded answers to test major components or devices in the system, if...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 86
...1 stop bit. At any hour of fax technology to serve you can use the BBS to do the following: • Send questions to a Dell technician • Request a follow-up call this chapter. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, you request is menu-driven and...• Order parts • Download basic input/output system (BIOS) and video driver upgrades • Download updates For the BBS telephone number, see "Dell Contact Numbers" found later in all kinds of any day, a Dell technical expert is not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. You...
...1 stop bit. At any hour of fax technology to serve you can use the BBS to do the following: • Send questions to a Dell technician • Request a follow-up call this chapter. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, you request is menu-driven and...• Order parts • Download basic input/output system (BIOS) and video driver upgrades • Download updates For the BBS telephone number, see "Dell Contact Numbers" found later in all kinds of any day, a Dell technical expert is not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. You...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 121
..., viii Color Palettes Test, A-1, A-15 computer cover removing and replacing, 6-1 connections and switches troubleshooting, 1-2 D Dell Diagnostics about, 2-1, 4-1 diskette, 4-1 list of tests, 4-9 starting, 4-2 video tests, A-1 video tests, about, A-1 Dell Q&A, 7-3 device drivers, 3-3 diagnosing problems, 7-1 Diagnostics Checklist, 7-7 diagnostics diskette, 4-1 Diskette Drives Test Group, 4-16 diskette/tape drive subsystem troubleshooting, about , 2-9 system, 2-10 boot routine, 1-1 bulletin board service. Index...
..., viii Color Palettes Test, A-1, A-15 computer cover removing and replacing, 6-1 connections and switches troubleshooting, 1-2 D Dell Diagnostics about, 2-1, 4-1 diskette, 4-1 list of tests, 4-9 starting, 4-2 video tests, A-1 video tests, about, A-1 Dell Q&A, 7-3 device drivers, 3-3 diagnosing problems, 7-1 Diagnostics Checklist, 7-7 diagnostics diskette, 4-1 Diskette Drives Test Group, 4-16 diskette/tape drive subsystem troubleshooting, about , 2-9 system, 2-10 boot routine, 1-1 bulletin board service. Index...
Mini Tower Reference and Installation Guide
Page 7
...and information on connecting the system to a network, configuring the network interface controller (NIC), and installing drivers for users interested in -line memory modules (DIMMs), additional video memory, expansion cards, or drives. ix The chapters and appendixes are intended for anyone who want to...Chapter 7, "Installing Drives," are summarized as dual in learning more about the features and operation of the systems or who uses a Dell OptiPlex E1 Mini Tower Managed PC. It can be used by the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU), possible causes, and corrective actions. This guide...
...and information on connecting the system to a network, configuring the network interface controller (NIC), and installing drivers for users interested in -line memory modules (DIMMs), additional video memory, expansion cards, or drives. ix The chapters and appendixes are intended for anyone who want to...Chapter 7, "Installing Drives," are summarized as dual in learning more about the features and operation of the systems or who uses a Dell OptiPlex E1 Mini Tower Managed PC. It can be used by the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU), possible causes, and corrective actions. This guide...
Mini Tower Reference and Installation Guide
Page 20
...that safeguard your system and enhance the operation of the system's service tag number) available through the System Setup program. Video drivers for diskette drives, and automatic display of its hardware features, such as maximizing your monitor's resolution capabilities. Enhanced security ...more information on using software described in the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide. 1-4 Dell OptiPlex E1 Mini Tower Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide The NIC is included with your Dell computer system: Utilities that provides all the sound functions of this program, see...
...that safeguard your system and enhance the operation of the system's service tag number) available through the System Setup program. Video drivers for diskette drives, and automatic display of its hardware features, such as maximizing your monitor's resolution capabilities. Enhanced security ...more information on using software described in the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide. 1-4 Dell OptiPlex E1 Mini Tower Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide The NIC is included with your Dell computer system: Utilities that provides all the sound functions of this program, see...
Mini Tower Reference and Installation Guide
Page 27
NOTE: If you are a system administrator of corporate networks and you also need to reinstall your system's video and NIC drivers from the diskettes created from the disk image on the hard-disk drive. If you must reinstall Windows 95 on your computer system, ...your server before downloading. The following procedure applies only to detect and configure PCI devices controlled by Dell. Introduction 1-11 NOTE: The following procedure describes how to the online System User's Guide for the OptiPlex E1 Mini Tower Managed PC system on your system. Before you can perform the update, you have...
NOTE: If you are a system administrator of corporate networks and you also need to reinstall your system's video and NIC drivers from the diskettes created from the disk image on the hard-disk drive. If you must reinstall Windows 95 on your computer system, ...your server before downloading. The following procedure applies only to detect and configure PCI devices controlled by Dell. Introduction 1-11 NOTE: The following procedure describes how to the online System User's Guide for the OptiPlex E1 Mini Tower Managed PC system on your system. Before you can perform the update, you have...
Mini Tower Reference and Installation Guide
Page 67
...has an ATI Rage IIC baseline accelerated graphics port (AGP) super video graphics array (SVGA) video controller. If your system came with a Dell-installed operating system, the video drivers for the device you want to a different video driver, see your online System User's Guide. This chapter describes the ...; Microsoft Windows 95 Microsoft Windows NT Workstation and Server The audio drivers for your operating system have already been installed on your online System User's Guide. For information on reinstalling video drivers, see "Using the Audio Controller" in this chapter for that ...
...has an ATI Rage IIC baseline accelerated graphics port (AGP) super video graphics array (SVGA) video controller. If your system came with a Dell-installed operating system, the video drivers for the device you want to a different video driver, see your online System User's Guide. This chapter describes the ...; Microsoft Windows 95 Microsoft Windows NT Workstation and Server The audio drivers for your operating system have already been installed on your online System User's Guide. For information on reinstalling video drivers, see "Using the Audio Controller" in this chapter for that ...
Mini Tower Reference and Installation Guide
Page 152
... , 7-1 installing drives, 7-5 drivers for integrated devices, 4-1 drives cables, 7-4 connecting to power, 7-4 formatting, 7-14 front bezel, 7-2 front-panel inserts, 7-2 installing, 7-5 location in chassis, 7-1 partitioning, 7-14 types supported, A-2 drive-type numbers, 2-6 dual in interface, 2-11 drive-type parameters, 2-7 ENERGY STAR compliance, 1-9 formatting, 7-14 installing, 7-9 interface connectors, 6-1 partitioning, 7-14 saving power, 2-14 2 Dell OptiPlex E1 Mini Tower...
... , 7-1 installing drives, 7-5 drivers for integrated devices, 4-1 drives cables, 7-4 connecting to power, 7-4 formatting, 7-14 front bezel, 7-2 front-panel inserts, 7-2 installing, 7-5 location in chassis, 7-1 partitioning, 7-14 types supported, A-2 drive-type numbers, 2-6 dual in interface, 2-11 drive-type parameters, 2-7 ENERGY STAR compliance, 1-9 formatting, 7-14 installing, 7-9 interface connectors, 6-1 partitioning, 7-14 saving power, 2-14 2 Dell OptiPlex E1 Mini Tower...
Mini Tower Reference and Installation Guide
Page 157
..., 6-1 Video Memory option, 2-8 Wakeup On LAN, 1-2, 1-8 Wakeup on LAN option, 2-13 warnings, x, 5-1 warranty information, ix, D-1 Windows 95 network driver, 4-6 reinstalling, 1-10 Windows for Workgroups NIC driver, 4-7 Windows NT 3.5x NIC driver, 4-5 Windows NT 4.0 NIC driver, 4-3 ...troubleshooting about , 1-2 connectors, 4-2, 5-7, 6-1 VESA and power management, 2-14 video connector, 4-2, 5-7, 6-1 video controller, 4-1 Video DAC Snoop option, 2-11 Video Electronics Standards Association. See USB upgrade options DIMMs, 6-6 drives, 7-1 upgrade options (continued) expansion cards, 6-3 unpacking...
..., 6-1 Video Memory option, 2-8 Wakeup On LAN, 1-2, 1-8 Wakeup on LAN option, 2-13 warnings, x, 5-1 warranty information, ix, D-1 Windows 95 network driver, 4-6 reinstalling, 1-10 Windows for Workgroups NIC driver, 4-7 Windows NT 3.5x NIC driver, 4-5 Windows NT 4.0 NIC driver, 4-3 ...troubleshooting about , 1-2 connectors, 4-2, 5-7, 6-1 VESA and power management, 2-14 video connector, 4-2, 5-7, 6-1 video controller, 4-1 Video DAC Snoop option, 2-11 Video Electronics Standards Association. See USB upgrade options DIMMs, 6-6 drives, 7-1 upgrade options (continued) expansion cards, 6-3 unpacking...