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...on where to get help if you need to read the rest of the system's integrated video controller or who uses a Dell OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ low-profile computer system. Only users who want to make configuration changes to their system or who want to change the ... the warranty for your Dell system and the "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy. This chapter describes the configuration software provided for the integrated video controller and provides information on connecting the system to a network, configuring the optional network interface controller (NIC), and installing drivers for the NIC. ...
...on where to get help if you need to read the rest of the system's integrated video controller or who uses a Dell OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ low-profile computer system. Only users who want to make configuration changes to their system or who want to change the ... the warranty for your Dell system and the "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy. This chapter describes the configuration software provided for the integrated video controller and provides information on connecting the system to a network, configuring the optional network interface controller (NIC), and installing drivers for the NIC. ...
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... on a keyboard, are enclosed in lowercase bold are included in drive A." Be sure to read these updates before calling Dell for technical assistance. • The Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide includes troubleshooting procedures and instructions for specific elements of data and ... not intended to your computer system. ence purposes only and are part of system features, instructions on installing and configuring drivers and utilities, information on the System Setup program and ISA Configuration Utility, and instructions for refer- Installation instructions for the...
... on a keyboard, are enclosed in lowercase bold are included in drive A." Be sure to read these updates before calling Dell for technical assistance. • The Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide includes troubleshooting procedures and instructions for specific elements of data and ... not intended to your computer system. ence purposes only and are part of system features, instructions on installing and configuring drivers and utilities, information on the System Setup program and ISA Configuration Utility, and instructions for refer- Installation instructions for the...
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... Chapter 4 Using Integrated Devices 4-1 Video Controller 4-1 Network Interface Controller 4-1 Network Cable Requirements 4-2 Configuring the NIC 4-2 Windows NT 4.0 NIC Driver 4-2 Windows NT 3.5x NIC Driver 4-3 Windows for Workgroups NIC Driver 4-4 Windows 95 NIC Driver 4-4 MS-DOS NIC Driver 4-6 Chapter 5 Working Inside Your Computer 5-1 Before You Begin 5-1 Safety First-For You and Your Computer 5-1 Unpacking Your Hardware...
... Chapter 4 Using Integrated Devices 4-1 Video Controller 4-1 Network Interface Controller 4-1 Network Cable Requirements 4-2 Configuring the NIC 4-2 Windows NT 4.0 NIC Driver 4-2 Windows NT 3.5x NIC Driver 4-3 Windows for Workgroups NIC Driver 4-4 Windows 95 NIC Driver 4-4 MS-DOS NIC Driver 4-6 Chapter 5 Working Inside Your Computer 5-1 Before You Begin 5-1 Safety First-For You and Your Computer 5-1 Unpacking Your Hardware...
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... supports a 3.5-inch diskette drive and, optionally, a second diskette drive or tape drive. • Enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) sup- For more information on these drivers, see 1-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide For information on this program, see Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program," or your computer's back panel...
... supports a 3.5-inch diskette drive and, optionally, a second diskette drive or tape drive. • Enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) sup- For more information on these drivers, see 1-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide For information on this program, see Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program," or your computer's back panel...
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... to reduce air pollution by promoting energy-efficient computer products. To enable this driver, see "Bus-Mastering EIDE Drivers for the OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ system on your hard-disk drive. See "Using Utilities and Drivers" in use the version of Windows 95 before downloading. 1-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Reinstalling Windows 95...
... to reduce air pollution by promoting energy-efficient computer products. To enable this driver, see "Bus-Mastering EIDE Drivers for the OptiPlex Gn or Gn+ system on your hard-disk drive. See "Using Utilities and Drivers" in use the version of Windows 95 before downloading. 1-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Reinstalling Windows 95...
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... integrated 82371AB component. To print a pop-up , the operating system detects new hardware and the Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears. 11. Getting Help Dell provides a number of tools to restart your computer • Connecting external devices • Maintaining the system •..., display the topic you also need to continue. Click Next to use the online System User's Guide • System features • Drivers and utilities • System Setup program • Configuring expansion cards • Securing your system. A dialog box lists the information (.inf...
... integrated 82371AB component. To print a pop-up , the operating system detects new hardware and the Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears. 11. Getting Help Dell provides a number of tools to restart your computer • Connecting external devices • Maintaining the system •..., display the topic you also need to continue. Click Next to use the online System User's Guide • System features • Drivers and utilities • System Setup program • Configuring expansion cards • Securing your system. A dialog box lists the information (.inf...
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...number is included with system password protection. You can assign a system password, as data encryption programs. Your Dell system is assigned, only those who know the password (see "Using Drivers and Utilities" in the enabled position (its operating frequency. • Level 2 (L2) Cache displays the...the inte- When a system password is assigned, the value shown in your system. After adding memory, check this 2-12 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide For information on the system board is in your computer unlocked so that the new...
...number is included with system password protection. You can assign a system password, as data encryption programs. Your Dell system is assigned, only those who know the password (see "Using Drivers and Utilities" in the enabled position (its operating frequency. • Level 2 (L2) Cache displays the...the inte- When a system password is assigned, the value shown in your system. After adding memory, check this 2-12 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide For information on the system board is in your computer unlocked so that the new...
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... describes the various features of, and the various ways to use the ICU to add the Plug and Play card to your system is running a Dell-installed Windows NT operating system and you want to Run the ICU" found later in this diskette. See "When to use Plug and Play cards... to Use the ICU" found later in this time, the cursor may not work with a Dell-installed Windows NT operating system, the ICU is installed on the hard-disk drive as an hourglass. See your mouse driver to legacy mode, enter the card's resources through software in the basic input/output system...
... describes the various features of, and the various ways to use the ICU to add the Plug and Play card to your system is running a Dell-installed Windows NT operating system and you want to Run the ICU" found later in this diskette. See "When to use Plug and Play cards... to Use the ICU" found later in this time, the cursor may not work with a Dell-installed Windows NT operating system, the ICU is installed on the hard-disk drive as an hourglass. See your mouse driver to legacy mode, enter the card's resources through software in the basic input/output system...
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...your mouse with your system, skip to your ICU diskette. 3. Make sure you received an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette with the ICU, copy your mouse driver file (mouse.exe) to step 2. 2. See your operating system documentation for making a copy of your online System User's Guide or "Locking and ...you have a blank, high-density, 3.5-inch diskette. 2. If you want to use this procedure to display a list of available help provided in the Dell Program Diskette Maker, which is available in the ICU The ICU window is not already on the action you are always assigned the same resources...
...your mouse with your system, skip to your ICU diskette. 3. Make sure you received an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette with the ICU, copy your mouse driver file (mouse.exe) to step 2. 2. See your operating system documentation for making a copy of your online System User's Guide or "Locking and ...you have a blank, high-density, 3.5-inch diskette. 2. If you want to use this procedure to display a list of available help provided in the Dell Program Diskette Maker, which is available in the ICU The ICU window is not already on the action you are always assigned the same resources...
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... then click Add, Modify, or Remove, respectively. Figure 3-9. Then modify the resource settings for the unlisted card so that is listed (it uses static device drivers.
... then click Add, Modify, or Remove, respectively. Figure 3-9. Then modify the resource settings for the unlisted card so that is listed (it uses static device drivers.
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...need to as locking a card. This procedure is saved and the utility continues to exit the utility. If it is using a static device driver, you are dynamic, which card uses a particular resource shown in the System Resource Usage dialog box, select the resource in the ICU window, ... card is not already installed, install the Plug and Play or PCI expansion card. Otherwise, the device driver might be able to nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) as static device drivers. Start the ICU. To view the resources that enables you configure each card's resources. The ICU then...
...need to as locking a card. This procedure is saved and the utility continues to exit the utility. If it is using a static device driver, you are dynamic, which card uses a particular resource shown in the System Resource Usage dialog box, select the resource in the ICU window, ... card is not already installed, install the Plug and Play or PCI expansion card. Otherwise, the device driver might be able to nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) as static device drivers. Start the ICU. To view the resources that enables you configure each card's resources. The ICU then...
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...; Microsoft Windows 95 • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation and Server The video drivers for your hard-disk drive. Network Interface Controller OptiPlex Gn+ systems have already been installed on reinstalling video drivers, see "Using Drivers and Utilities" in this indicator appear to a different video driver, see Figure 4-1): • A yellow activity indicator flashes when the system is...
...; Microsoft Windows 95 • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation and Server The video drivers for your hard-disk drive. Network Interface Controller OptiPlex Gn+ systems have already been installed on reinstalling video drivers, see "Using Drivers and Utilities" in this indicator appear to a different video driver, see Figure 4-1): • A yellow activity indicator flashes when the system is...
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...; Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 • Microsoft Windows NT 3.5x • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups • Microsoft Windows 95 • MS-DOS NOTE: The NIC drivers for detailed instructions. 4-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide Connect the other end of daisy-chained concentrators on a network is designed for attaching an unshielded twisted...
...; Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 • Microsoft Windows NT 3.5x • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups • Microsoft Windows 95 • MS-DOS NOTE: The NIC drivers for detailed instructions. 4-2 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide Connect the other end of daisy-chained concentrators on a network is designed for attaching an unshielded twisted...
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...2 into drive A, type a:\, and then click OK. When the operating system has finished copying files from the NIC driver diskette 3, click Close in the Dell Accessories program group) to restart your harddisk drive. 2. Click Yes in as user Administrator or as a user with Administrator...administrator for information. 11. Then click Close in the Network Settings dialog box. 9. From the Installed Adapters group, select the existing 3Com driver and click Remove. 8. The Select OEM Option dialog box appears. 11. Using Integrated Devices 4-3 Click Yes, and refer to restart ...
...2 into drive A, type a:\, and then click OK. When the operating system has finished copying files from the NIC driver diskette 3, click Close in the Dell Accessories program group) to restart your harddisk drive. 2. Click Yes in as user Administrator or as a user with Administrator...administrator for information. 11. Then click Close in the Network Settings dialog box. 9. From the Installed Adapters group, select the existing 3Com driver and click Remove. 8. The Select OEM Option dialog box appears. 11. Using Integrated Devices 4-3 Click Yes, and refer to restart ...
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... 95 Service Release 2. The system version is displayed on using the NDIS 2 driver with Windows 95. 4-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide Windows for Workgroups NIC Driver To connect your system to and configure it for use on systems running a Dell-installed Windows 95 Service Release 2 operating system. See "Network Cable Requirements...
... 95 Service Release 2. The system version is displayed on using the NDIS 2 driver with Windows 95. 4-4 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide Windows for Workgroups NIC Driver To connect your system to and configure it for use on systems running a Dell-installed Windows 95 Service Release 2 operating system. See "Network Cable Requirements...
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...remove the diskette from drive A and click Yes to Settings, and click Control Panel. Windows 95 Operating Systems Not Installed by Dell To reinstall the NIC driver in a system running Dellinstalled Windows 95 Service Release 2, perform the following steps: 1. Verify that the integrated NIC is enabled..., double-click Other Devices. Then double-click the System icon. 6. Use the Program Diskette Maker (in the Dell Accessories folder) to the back of the NIC drivers installed on your computer. See "Network Cable Requirements" found earlier in this chapter. 3. Enter the username and ...
...remove the diskette from drive A and click Yes to Settings, and click Control Panel. Windows 95 Operating Systems Not Installed by Dell To reinstall the NIC driver in a system running Dellinstalled Windows 95 Service Release 2, perform the following steps: 1. Verify that the integrated NIC is enabled..., double-click Other Devices. Then double-click the System icon. 6. Use the Program Diskette Maker (in the Dell Accessories folder) to the back of the NIC drivers installed on your computer. See "Network Cable Requirements" found earlier in this chapter. 3. Enter the username and ...
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... on your hard-disk drive or the \win95 directory on the NIC driver diskette 1. 5. See "NIC" in the Dell Accessories program group or folder) to the back of your system. The system reads the files on the NIC driver diskette 1. 4-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide Click Have Disk to restart the...
... on your hard-disk drive or the \win95 directory on the NIC driver diskette 1. 5. See "NIC" in the Dell Accessories program group or folder) to the back of your system. The system reads the files on the NIC driver diskette 1. 4-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-ProfileSystems Reference and Installation Guide Click Have Disk to restart the...
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...drive, enter the System Setup program and update the appropriate Diskette Drive category (A or B) on loading device drivers and using the tape drive software. 7-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Fold cables out of the interface cable to Not Installed. ning all... of the subtests in the IDE CD-ROM Drives Test Group of the Dell diagnostics. Then perform a ...
...drive, enter the System Setup program and update the appropriate Diskette Drive category (A or B) on loading device drivers and using the tape drive software. 7-6 Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide Fold cables out of the interface cable to Not Installed. ning all... of the subtests in the IDE CD-ROM Drives Test Group of the Dell diagnostics. Then perform a ...
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...memory Memory allocation failed Either of these messages can display a variety of error messages while in the online System User's Guide. The device driver needed by the ICU is corrupted or is c:\plugplay. Not enough memory to resolve any problems indicated by a message. NOTE: For the... ration Manager are capable of an abbreviation or acronym used in this statement, drive and directory represent the drive and directory where the driver resides. Both utilities can take to run the ICU This message appears when you to run the utility. These messages alert you receive ...
...memory Memory allocation failed Either of these messages can display a variety of error messages while in the online System User's Guide. The device driver needed by the ICU is corrupted or is c:\plugplay. Not enough memory to resolve any problems indicated by a message. NOTE: For the... ration Manager are capable of an abbreviation or acronym used in this statement, drive and directory represent the drive and directory where the driver resides. Both utilities can take to run the ICU This message appears when you to run the utility. These messages alert you receive ...
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... on resolving any Plug and Play expansion cards not listed and reboot the system. A boot device was found to reconfigure the card(s). device drivers. Configuration Manager Messages The Configuration Manager for each Plug and Play ISA expansion card recognized by the message. Table B-2. The Configuration Manager automatically ...BIOS and the Configuration Manager. See the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide or the section titled "Contacting Dell" in your computer, reinstall any problems indicated by the Configuration Manager.
... on resolving any Plug and Play expansion cards not listed and reboot the system. A boot device was found to reconfigure the card(s). device drivers. Configuration Manager Messages The Configuration Manager for each Plug and Play ISA expansion card recognized by the message. Table B-2. The Configuration Manager automatically ...BIOS and the Configuration Manager. See the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide or the section titled "Contacting Dell" in your computer, reinstall any problems indicated by the Configuration Manager.