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...The NIC is running. • A modular computer chassis with your system. The following built-in the system BIOS allows you configure them manually. • Universal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which greatly simplifies the installation of the power button. plifies connection of video drivers for... Plug and Play capability, which sim- For more information on these utilities, see Chapter 3, "Using the System Setup Program." 1-2 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide The ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) allows you perform an orderly shutdown with your PCI video card for ...
...The NIC is running. • A modular computer chassis with your system. The following built-in the system BIOS allows you configure them manually. • Universal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which greatly simplifies the installation of the power button. plifies connection of video drivers for... Plug and Play capability, which sim- For more information on these utilities, see Chapter 3, "Using the System Setup Program." 1-2 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide The ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) allows you perform an orderly shutdown with your PCI video card for ...
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sion cards manually. ponents and devices. If your system has a Dell-installed Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Windows NT operating system, DMI is located in the Dell Accessories program folder. You can reduce the energy consumption of your system. Introduction 1-3 For more information, see Chapter ...version. For information on your system, such as originally configured, with a minimum of the system's service tag number). The Dell Inspector utility provides you with the information you may need to reinstall Windows 95 for diskette drives, and automatic display of downtime...
sion cards manually. ponents and devices. If your system has a Dell-installed Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Windows NT operating system, DMI is located in the Dell Accessories program folder. You can reduce the energy consumption of your system. Introduction 1-3 For more information, see Chapter ...version. For information on your system, such as originally configured, with a minimum of the system's service tag number). The Dell Inspector utility provides you with the information you may need to reinstall Windows 95 for diskette drives, and automatic display of downtime...
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... Windows 95. If an older bus-mastering EIDE driver is not installed and the fan stops, the system turns off under these circumstances, a manual intervention mechanism has been included in the software. For instructions, see "Removing the Windows NT 4.0 Bus-Mastering EIDE Driver" found later in this...the shutdown phase, the power indicator flashes and a screen message notifies the user that the system can do so as described in the Dell DiskMaker program. 2. Bus-Mastering EIDE Drivers Bus-mastering EIDE drivers (provided for your computer. If you need to the online help provided ...
... Windows 95. If an older bus-mastering EIDE driver is not installed and the fan stops, the system turns off under these circumstances, a manual intervention mechanism has been included in the software. For instructions, see "Removing the Windows NT 4.0 Bus-Mastering EIDE Driver" found later in this...the shutdown phase, the power indicator flashes and a screen message notifies the user that the system can do so as described in the Dell DiskMaker program. 2. Bus-Mastering EIDE Drivers Bus-mastering EIDE drivers (provided for your computer. If you need to the online help provided ...
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... want to use , the ICU. Use the Dell DiskMaker (located in this diskette image. See your computer or press the reset button. Determine whether you how to configure nonPlug and Play Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion cards manually by setting jumpers or switches. See "Preparing to...that you are using the Device Manager to manage resources and resolve conflicts. See "When to Run the ICU" found later in the Dell Accessories program folder) to make an ICU diskette from this chapter for detailed instructions. 3. Using the ISA Configuration Utility 4-1 they are ...
... want to use , the ICU. Use the Dell DiskMaker (located in this diskette image. See your computer or press the reset button. Determine whether you how to configure nonPlug and Play Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion cards manually by setting jumpers or switches. See "Preparing to...that you are using the Device Manager to manage resources and resolve conflicts. See "When to Run the ICU" found later in the Dell Accessories program folder) to make an ICU diskette from this chapter for detailed instructions. 3. Using the ISA Configuration Utility 4-1 they are ...
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... (see Figure 4-4) displays the name of the box. Configuration Settings Dialog Box for Assigning a DMA Channel Choose the desired value and click OK. You cannot manually enter a value; NOTE: If you want to the current resource value, you click this button, a smaller dialog box appears. The Card Configuration dialog box (see...
... (see Figure 4-4) displays the name of the box. Configuration Settings Dialog Box for Assigning a DMA Channel Choose the desired value and click OK. You cannot manually enter a value; NOTE: If you want to the current resource value, you click this button, a smaller dialog box appears. The Card Configuration dialog box (see...
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... following procedure: 1. This message appears if you To use resource values different from the card's defaults to the settings in this table, see the card's manual) before installing it. Configuration Utility Messages (continued) Message Probable Cause Corrective Action The configuration (.cfg) file used to load one? Use a text editor to match...
... following procedure: 1. This message appears if you To use resource values different from the card's defaults to the settings in this table, see the card's manual) before installing it. Configuration Utility Messages (continued) Message Probable Cause Corrective Action The configuration (.cfg) file used to load one? Use a text editor to match...
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...when the equipment is being used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may include a built-in a commercial environment. To determine which case you will be a Class A digital device. If any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with the limits for a... rating, your system is likely to cause harmful interference, in a residential area is considered to operate this equipment. NOTE: Some Dell computer systems that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices may cause...
...when the equipment is being used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may include a built-in a commercial environment. To determine which case you will be a Class A digital device. If any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with the limits for a... rating, your system is likely to cause harmful interference, in a residential area is considered to operate this equipment. NOTE: Some Dell computer systems that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices may cause...
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...To determine which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules... indicated on the registration label) digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Computer Corporation or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
...To determine which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules... indicated on the registration label) digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Computer Corporation or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
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... circuit (a three-prong socket). To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be a Class A digital device. E-4 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide When such trouble occurs, the user may exchange it may cause radio interference. Class B devices are for ...;rÛdŠa. Class A Device Please note that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should be required to the instruction manual. If you may be located near a radio or television receiver in residential as well as business environments. Class B Device Please note that ...
... circuit (a three-prong socket). To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be a Class A digital device. E-4 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide When such trouble occurs, the user may exchange it may cause radio interference. Class B devices are for ...;rÛdŠa. Class A Device Please note that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should be required to the instruction manual. If you may be located near a radio or television receiver in residential as well as business environments. Class B Device Please note that ...
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Warranties and Return Policy F-3 Returned products must be returned with it. You may be returned under DellWare's then-current return policy. This "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy does not apply to DellWare products, which may return software for refund or credit only if the sealed package containing the diskette(s) or CD(s) is unopened. and insure the shipment or accept the risk of the manuals, diskette(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be in as-new condition, and all of loss or damage during shipment.
Warranties and Return Policy F-3 Returned products must be returned with it. You may be returned under DellWare's then-current return policy. This "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy does not apply to DellWare products, which may return software for refund or credit only if the sealed package containing the diskette(s) or CD(s) is unopened. and insure the shipment or accept the risk of the manuals, diskette(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be in as-new condition, and all of loss or damage during shipment.
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... for the devices. Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program may need to change . tpi Abbreviation for upper memory blocks. 12 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide Most TSR programs implement a predefined key combination (sometimes referred to as a hot key) that can return...operating system. text mode A video mode that allows you reboot the computer (or the computer may need to the system.ini file manually with a text editor, such as Notepad. system configuration information Data stored in memory that you to configure your computer's hardware and ...
... for the devices. Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program may need to change . tpi Abbreviation for upper memory blocks. 12 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide Most TSR programs implement a predefined key combination (sometimes referred to as a hot key) that can return...operating system. text mode A video mode that allows you reboot the computer (or the computer may need to the system.ini file manually with a text editor, such as Notepad. system configuration information Data stored in memory that you to configure your computer's hardware and ...
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... or to improve video performance. write-protected Read-only files are installed for watt(s). Graphics-based software displays in the System Setup program. 14 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide virus A self-starting program designed to be defined as the number of pixels across by y rows of memory....based software displays in the win.ini file. Vpp Abbreviation for example-is dual-ported, allowing the video adapter to the win.ini file manually with 16 MB of RAM and 16 MB of virtual memory set up file for video random-access memory. Some video adapters use , ...
... or to improve video performance. write-protected Read-only files are installed for watt(s). Graphics-based software displays in the System Setup program. 14 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide virus A self-starting program designed to be defined as the number of pixels across by y rows of memory....based software displays in the win.ini file. Vpp Abbreviation for example-is dual-ported, allowing the video adapter to the win.ini file manually with 16 MB of RAM and 16 MB of virtual memory set up file for video random-access memory. Some video adapters use , ...
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... Corporation. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation; IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation; 3Com is ... is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this manual is a trademark of Intel Corporation;
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... and provides instructions for how to avoid the problem. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Throughout this manual and the User's Guide that came with the system, Dell provides the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for using this manual to service Dell computer systems is a basic knowledge of text printed in bold type or in IBMcompatible PC...
... and provides instructions for how to avoid the problem. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Throughout this manual and the User's Guide that came with the system, Dell provides the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for using this manual to service Dell computer systems is a basic knowledge of text printed in bold type or in IBMcompatible PC...
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... and Play capability. • Enhanced dual-interface EIDE subsystem. • Support for installing up to three SCSI hard-disk drives in this manual, assume that provide ECC functionality. • SMART-compliant hard-disk drives and SMART support in the system BIOS, which warns you at system.... • Thermal protection. • Main system memory consisting of 64 to 512 MB of system features, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in Figure 1-1. 1-2 Dell WorkStation 400 Systems Service Manual System Features In addition to the standard features found in a traditional personal computer, the...
... and Play capability. • Enhanced dual-interface EIDE subsystem. • Support for installing up to three SCSI hard-disk drives in this manual, assume that provide ECC functionality. • SMART-compliant hard-disk drives and SMART support in the system BIOS, which warns you at system.... • Thermal protection. • Main system memory consisting of 64 to 512 MB of system features, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in Figure 1-1. 1-2 Dell WorkStation 400 Systems Service Manual System Features In addition to the standard features found in a traditional personal computer, the...
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power button power indicator reset button hard-disk drive access indicator Midsize Computer diskette-drive access indicator diskette-drive access indicator power button reset button power indicator hard-disk drive access indicator Mini Tower Computer Figure 1-2. Front-Panel Features 1-4 Dell WorkStation 400 Systems Service Manual
power button power indicator reset button hard-disk drive access indicator Midsize Computer diskette-drive access indicator diskette-drive access indicator power button reset button power indicator hard-disk drive access indicator Mini Tower Computer Figure 1-2. Front-Panel Features 1-4 Dell WorkStation 400 Systems Service Manual
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... cartridge in jack video connector padlock ring riser board expansion-card cage Figure 1-4. Advanced Expansion Subsystem The Dell WorkStation 400 systems offer advanced expansion subsystems that might arise from such an arrangement. 1-6 Dell WorkStation 400 Systems Service Manual To take advantage of traditional ISA expansion cards (called legacy cards), Plug and Play ISA expansion cards...
... cartridge in jack video connector padlock ring riser board expansion-card cage Figure 1-4. Advanced Expansion Subsystem The Dell WorkStation 400 systems offer advanced expansion subsystems that might arise from such an arrangement. 1-6 Dell WorkStation 400 Systems Service Manual To take advantage of traditional ISA expansion cards (called legacy cards), Plug and Play ISA expansion cards...
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... which can support up to the 8.33-MHz ISA-compatible system bus, communication between the video subsystem and the microprocessor is much faster. 1-8 Dell WorkStation 400 Systems Service Manual Enhanced Dual-Interface EIDE Subsystem The enhanced dual-interface EIDE subsystem supports two EIDE interfaces (primary and secondary), each of the computer are normally...
... which can support up to the 8.33-MHz ISA-compatible system bus, communication between the video subsystem and the microprocessor is much faster. 1-8 Dell WorkStation 400 Systems Service Manual Enhanced Dual-Interface EIDE Subsystem The enhanced dual-interface EIDE subsystem supports two EIDE interfaces (primary and secondary), each of the computer are normally...
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... from an AC power source of 115 VAC at 60 Hz or 230 VAC at the back (wire side) of the connectors. 1-10 Dell WorkStation 400 Systems Service Manual Computer Service The following subsections provide service-related information about the computer. System Power Supply The 230-W system power supply can be connected to...
... from an AC power source of 115 VAC at 60 Hz or 230 VAC at the back (wire side) of the connectors. 1-10 Dell WorkStation 400 Systems Service Manual Computer Service The following subsections provide service-related information about the computer. System Power Supply The 230-W system power supply can be connected to...
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P7 1 2 34 5 6 +3.3 VDC (blue/white) +3.3 VDC (blue/white) +3.3 VDC (blue/white) common (black) common (black) common (black) Figure 1-8. DC Power Cables 1-12 Dell WorkStation 400 Systems Service Manual DC Power Connector P7 DC Power Distribution Figures 1-9 and 1-10 provide the following information about DC power distribution: • Power-supply connector identification • Power cable connections for diskette, tape, CD-ROM, and hard-disk drives • Power distribution to sockets and connectors on the system board P1 P6 P4 P5 P7 P9 P3 P2 Figure 1-9.
P7 1 2 34 5 6 +3.3 VDC (blue/white) +3.3 VDC (blue/white) +3.3 VDC (blue/white) common (black) common (black) common (black) Figure 1-8. DC Power Cables 1-12 Dell WorkStation 400 Systems Service Manual DC Power Connector P7 DC Power Distribution Figures 1-9 and 1-10 provide the following information about DC power distribution: • Power-supply connector identification • Power cable connections for diskette, tape, CD-ROM, and hard-disk drives • Power distribution to sockets and connectors on the system board P1 P6 P4 P5 P7 P9 P3 P2 Figure 1-9.