Using Integrated Devices 4-5&RQILJXULQJWKH1,&This subsection provides instructions for configuring or reconfiguring the computer’sintegrated NIC under the following operating systems:á Microsoft Windows NTá Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98á Microsoft Windows for Workgroups™á MS-DOS®NOTE: The NIC drivers for systems running a Dell-installed Windows NT 4.0 or Win-dows 95 operating system are automatically detected and installed. Instructions forreconfiguring the NIC driver are included in the following subsections.:LQGRZV171,&NOTE: If you are installing the Windows NT 4.0 operating system for the first time, youmust install Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 and the Bus-Mastering enhanced inte-grated drive electronics (EIDE) device drivers prior to installing the Windows NT 4.0 NICdriver.To connect your system to, and reconfigure it for use on, an Ethernet network, youmust complete the following steps: 8VHWKH3URJUDP'LVNHWWH0DNHU ORFDWHGLQWKH'HOO$FFHVVRULHVIROGHU WRPDNHDGLVNHWWHFRS\RIWKH1,&GULYHUVLQVWDOOHGRQ\RXUKDUGGLVNGULYH &RQQHFWWKHQHWZRUNFDEOHWRWKHEDFNRI\RXUFRPSXWHUSee “Network Cable Requirements” found earlier in this section for moreinformation. 9HULI\WKDWWKH1,&LVHQDEOHGLQWKH6\VWHP6HWXSSURJUDPSee Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program,” for more information. 6WDUW:LQGRZV17DQGORJLQDVXVHU$GPLQLVWUDWRURUDVDXVHUZLWK$GPLQLVWUDWRUSULYLOHJHVFor information on administrative users and privileges, see your Windows NTdocumentation. 'RXEOHFOLFN0\&RPSXWHUGRXEOHFOLFN&RQWURO3DQHODQGWKHQGRXEOHFOLFNWKH1HWZRUNLFRQNOTE: If you are installing networking on your system for the first time, Win-dows NT displays a message asking if you want to install networking. Click Yes,and refer to your Windows NT documentation for instructions. &OLFNWKH$GDSWHUVWDELQWKH1HWZRUN&RQWURO3DQHODQGWKHQFOLFN$GGWRDFFHVVWKH6HOHFW1HWZRUN$GDSWHUZLQGRZ &OLFN+DYH'LVN

System Features

Video Controller

Hardware Features

Software Features

Wakeup On LAN

Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring

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Getting Help

System Setup Screens

Using the System Setup Program

configuration options

Time

Reserved Memory

CPU Speed

DAC Snoop

Password Status

Setup Password

ENERGY STAR Compliance

Sound

Parallel Port

Speaker

Assigning a System Password

System Setup options

Entering the System Setup Program

ICU Database

Preparing to Use the ICU

Starting the ICU

Network Cable Requirements

Removing the Computer Cover

Jumpers

Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board

Drives: Primary and Secondary

Removing an Expansion Card

Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel

Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives

Adding a Listed Card

Modifying a Card

Class A Device

Responding to Error Messages

System Data options

Windows NT 3.5x NIC

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Standard Features

Pentium II Microprocessor

External Visual Inspection

Observing the Boot Routine

Internal Visual Inspection

Eliminating Resource Conflicts

Device List

Diskette-Based Diagnostics

Hard-Disk–Based Diagnostics (OptiPlex NX1 Systems Only)

Precautionary Measures

Inside the Computer

Optional Stand

Computer Cover

Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons

Front-Panel Inserts

Control Panel

Inch Diskette Drive Assembly

Inch Drive Assembly

Hard-Disk Drive Bracket

System Power Supply

Expansion Cards

System Board

System Board Components

Video Memory

Microprocessor

System Battery

Front Bezel

Drives

Hard-Disk Drive

Hard-Disk Drive Assembly

Expansion-Card Cage

Expansion Card

DIMMs

SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly

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Riser Board

Secondary L2 Cache

SMART Technology

Telephony Application Programming Interface

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Running the System Diagnostics

connecting peripheral devices

using the power switch

using the optional stand for vertical orientation

accessing online documentation

system setup screens

using the system setup program

using the system password feature

using the setup password feature

quick start

preparing to use the icu

starting the icu

adding a listed card

adding an unlisted card

modifying a card

removing a card

viewing resources

exiting from the icu

removing the computer cover

replacing the computer cover

inside your computer

expansion cards

adding memory

adding video memory

upgrading the microprocessor

replacing the system battery

connecting drives

installing scsi devices

key combinations

controls and indicators

security features

chassis intrusion

security cable slot and padlock ring

disabling a forgotten password

system setup navigation keys

system setup options

system information

removing dimms

before you start testing

starting the dell diagnostics

how to use the dell diagnostics

confirming the system configuration information

main menu categories

error messages

reserved memory

cpu speed

dac snoop

password status

auto power on

wakeup on lan

parallel mode

responding to error messages

removing and replacing the computer cover

troubleshooting a wet computer

troubleshooting expansion cards

troubleshooting system memory

troubleshooting the system board

troubleshooting the keyboard

troubleshooting a parallel printer

system board components

system board jumpers

system board labels

removing an expansion card

replacing the battery

checking connections and switches

system setup program

system beep codes

warning messages

input errors

memory address conflicts

problems with your order

returning items for warranty repair or credit

video memory test

text mode color test

text mode pages test

graphics mode test

color palettes test

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