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Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks and Dell Precision and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel, LANDesk and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX and Intel386 are trademarks of Intel Corporation;...
Page 3 Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer system from poten- tial damage and to ensure your own personal safety. As you use your computer system, observe the following safety guidelines. To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure the voltage selection switch on the power supply is set to match the AC power available at your location: —...
Page 4 Position your system so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in front of you as you work. Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your keyboard.
Page 5 wrists relaxed and flat arms at desk level Before you remove the computer cover, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated. Touch an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer, before touching anything inside your computer.
Page 6 Disconnect your computer and peripherals from their power sources. Also, dis- connect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock. In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.
Page 7 The following caution may appear throughout this document to remind you of these precautions:...
Page 9: System Features
This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell Precision 210 desktop computer systems. It can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the features and operation of the systems or who want to upgrade their computers.
Page 10: Jumpers
Dell Precision WorkStation 410 desktop systems. Appendix F , “Warranties and Return Policy,” describes the warranty for your Dell system and the “Total Satisfaction” Return Policy. The Glossary provides definitions of terms, acronyms, and abbreviations used in this guide.
Page 11 Documentation is included with any options you purchase separately from your system. This documentation includes information that you need to configure and install these options in your Dell computer. Installation instructions for the options are included in this User’s Guide or in the documentation that came with the options.
Page 12 Commands presented in lowercase bold are for reference purposes only and are not intended to be typed when referenced. Example: “Use the format command to ..” In contrast, commands presented in the Courier New font are part of an instruc- tion and intended to be typed.
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Getting Help ........... . . 1-13 Dell-Installed Software Support Utilities ....... . 2-2 Backing Up the Software Support Utilities .
Page 14 Dell ThermalShutdown Service ........2-6...
Page 15 Setup Password ..........3-14 Auto Power On .
Page 16 Windows 95 NIC Driver ......... . 5-5 Dell-Installed Windows 95 Service Release 2.1 ....5-5 Windows 95 Operating Systems Not Installed by Dell .
Page 17 Before You Begin ..........7-1 Safety First—For You and Your Computer .
Page 18 Serial Port Connectors ........B-8 Parallel Port Connector .
Page 19 Figure 1-1. Dell OpenManage Program ....... . 1-5 Figure 1-2.
Page 20 Figure 4-3. Figure 4-4. Figure 4-5. Figure 4-6. Figure 4-7. Figure 4-8. Figure 4-9. Figure 4-10. System Resource Usage Dialog Box......4-13 Figure 4-11.
Page 21 Figure B-5. Pin Numbers for the Keyboard Connector ....B-10 Figure B-6. Pin Numbers for the Mouse Connector..... . B-11 Figure B-7.
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Page 23 FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\Aftershock\UG\9371D\9371dc10.fm Dell Precision™ 210 systems are high-speed, upgradable workstations designed ® ® around Intel Pentium II microprocessors. These systems support the high- performance Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus and the accelerated graphics port (AGP) bus. Each system also has an Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) design with one ISA slot that allows you to configure the computer system to your initial requirements and then upgrade it as necessary.
Page 24: Switches
Dual-processor capability. The system allows the installation of a second SEC car- tridge (operating at the same frequency as the installed microprocessor), which can be purchased as a kit from Dell. Dual processing improves performance ® under operating systems that support multiprocessing, such as Microsoft Win- ®...
Page 25: Expansion Slots
Chapter 5, “Using the Network Interface Controller.” The following software is included with your Dell computer system: Utilities that safeguard the system and enhance the operation of its hardware features; for example, the AutoShutdown service lets you perform an orderly shutdown with a single touch of the power button.
Page 26: Dell Openmanage Program
If the system has a Dell-installed Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Windows NT operating system, DMI is already installed on the system’s hard-disk drive. To learn more about DMI, double-click the Dell DMI Help icon in the Dell DMI folder under the Start button.
Page 27: Fault Management
(MIF) database values (see Figure 1-1). On systems running Windows 95, WIndows 98, and Windows NT 4.0, the Dell Open- Manage program is available in client and administrator versions. The Dell OpenManage administrator version enables system administrators to view, manage, and inventory remote systems in a Dell DMI client network and incorporates the fol- lowing manageability features, which are based on the DMI 2.0 specification.
Page 28: Configuration Management
Configuration Management features of the Dell OpenManage include: Wakeup On LAN support, which allows network administrators to remotely turn on Managed PC systems with Wakeup On LAN capability in a Dell DMI network. A System Properties window that enables network administrators to view, set, or disable certain hardware configuration settings for the local and remote sys- tems in a Dell DMI network.
Page 29: Wakeup On Lan
FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\Aftershock\UG\9371D\9371dc10.fm The preboot execution environment (PXE) allows a personal computer to be managed by one or more configuration management servers running the LANDesk tion Manager (LCM) software, which provides management services for the many Managed PC systems on the network. The LCM allows network administrators to...
Page 30 FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\Aftershock\UG\9371D\9371dc10.fm Your system was configured by Dell to optimize the features of your computer and of the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95, or Windows 98 operating system. If you need to reinstall either of these operating systems, there are several supplemental items that also must be installed to return the system to its full functionality.
Page 31: Intel Piix4 Inf Update Installer For Windows 95 Or Windows 98
Windows 95 or Windows 98 audio drivers — See “Audio Drivers for Windows 95 or Windows 98” in Chapter 6. Windows 95 or Windows 98 USB driver — See the Dell-Installed Microsoft Win- dows 95 Setup Guide or Dell-Installed Microsoft Windows 98 Setup Guide .
Page 32 Before you can perform the update, you must make a diskette copy of the update software from the disk image on the hard-disk drive. To make the diskette copy, use the Program Diskette Maker, which is located in the Dell Accessories folder. To install the update, follow these steps: Insert the Windows 95 Intel Support Driver Ver.
Page 33: Front Panel
For systems running Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT with the Dell AutoShutdown service operational, pressing the power button causes the system to perform an orderly operating system shutdown before turning off. (For more information, see “Dell AutoShutdown Service” in Chapter 2.) NOTE: A Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) monitor does not begin warming up until the computer to which it is attached is turned on.
Page 34: I/O Ports And Connectors
These software drivers help the computer recognize the external device and direct its operation. Dell recommends that you attach external devices only while the computer is turned off unless you are instructed otherwise in the documentation for the particular device.
Page 35: Getting Help
If at any time you don’t understand a procedure described in this guide or if the sys- tem does not perform as expected, Dell provides a number of tools to help you. For more information on these help tools, see the chapter titled “Getting Help” in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide.
Page 36 FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\Aftershock\UG\9371D\9371dc10.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 8/17/98 1-14 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 37 “Bus-Mastering EIDE Drivers” found later in this chapter for information about these drivers. Microsoft updated Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface (ATAPI) drivers are provided with your Dell system for the Windows NT 4.0 operating system. Refer to “Microsoft Updated ATAPI Drivers” found later in this chapter for information about these drivers.
Page 38: Backing Up The Software Support Utilities
Further instructions for installing the utilities, ser- vices, and drivers are provided later in this chapter. Dell recommends that you create original diskette copies, or program diskette sets , of your Dell-installed software. You will need these diskettes if you ever want to recon- figure or reinstall your Dell-installed software.
Page 39: Auto Power On Utility
If you have not already done so, use the Program Diskette Maker to make a dis- kette copy of the Dell system utilities diskette image on your hard-disk drive. The Program Diskette Maker is available through the Dell Accessories folder. For more information, refer to the online help provided in the Program Diskette Maker.
Page 40 <Enter>. (You can also view the asset tag number using the System Setup program described in Chapter 3.) The Asset Tag utility is located in the c:\dellutil directory. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide 8/17/98...
Page 41 Deletes the owner tag Displays the Asset Tag utility help screen The Dell AutoShutdown service provides the Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 operating systems the ability to perform an orderly system shut- down when the power button is pressed.
Page 42: Dell Thermalshutdown Service
The Dell ThermalShutdown service helps protect components such as the system processor and the primary hard-disk drive from damage due to overheating. It can also protect your system data from loss or corruption resulting from a thermal-related system shutdown.
Page 43 If you have not already done so, use the Program Diskette Maker to make a dis- kette copy of the Dell System Utilities diskette image on your hard-disk drive. The Program Diskette Maker is available through the Dell Accessories program folder.
Page 44: Bus-Mastering Eide Drivers
The bus-mastering driver for your operating system has been installed by Dell and is operative when you receive your computer. No further installation or configuration is needed.
Page 45 If you have not already done so, use the Program Diskette Maker to make a dis- kette copy of the Dell Microsoft updated ATAPI driver diskette image on your hard-disk drive. The Program Diskette Maker is available through the Dell Accessories program folder.
Page 46 FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\Aftershock\UG\9371D\9371dc20.fm Rename the existing atapi.sys file to atapi.bak. Rename the atapi.000 file to atapi.sys. Restart the computer. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 2-10 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide 8/17/98...
Page 47 For future refer- ence, Dell recommends that you print the System Setup screens (by pressing the <Print Scrn> key) if you have a local printer installed, or write down the information if you do not have a printer.
Page 48: System Setup Screens
Some options have multiple fields, which may show settings or values as bright or less bright depending upon what settings or values you entered in other fields. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide > key. key, the F2 = Setup message disappears...
Page 49: Using The System Setup Program
Help The box on the upper-right half of both screens displays help information for the option with a currently highlighted field. System data The box in the lower-right corner of both screens displays information about your system. Key functions The line of boxes across the bottom of both screens lists keys and their functions within the System Setup program.
Page 50 Table 3-1 lists the keys you use to view or change information on the System Setup screens and to exit the program. .H\V Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide $FWLRQ Moves to the next field. Moves to the previous field.
Page 51: Time
Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) Page 1 of 2 Precision WorkStation 210 M Setup Time: 13:17:02 Date: Mon April 6, 1998 Diskette Drive A: 3.5 inch, 1.44 MB Diskette Drive B: Not Installed Drives: Primary Type Cyls Hds LZ Sec...
Page 52 The settings are: 5.25 Inch, 360 KB 5.25 Inch, 1.2 MB 3.5 Inch, 720 KB 3.5 Inch, 1.44 MB Not Installed Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 53 Before installing a new EIDE hard-disk drive, also check the documentation that came with the drive to verify that all jumper settings on the drive are appropriate for your configuration. NOTE: If you are using a hard-disk drive that was shipped by Dell, use the Auto setting. Using the System Setup Program...
Page 54 See the next two subsections for instructions. Use the drive-type number you found in the documentation that came with the drive or, if the drive was installed by Dell when you purchased your system, on the manu- facturing test report that was shipped with your system.
Page 55 NOTE: The Usr1 and Usr2 drive types can be used for both the Primary and Second- ary Drive 0 and Drive 1 options. However, if you select the Usr1 or Usr2 drive type, you may not obtain optimum hard-disk drive performance. Also, the Usr1 and Usr2 drive types cannot be used for hard-disk drives greater than 528 megabytes (MB) in capacity.
Page 56 3 minutes after the system BIOS detects an overtemperature condition for a processor or hard-disk drive. This feature provides a safeguard in the event that another shutdown utility, such as the Dell AutoShutdown service, is not installed or fails to shut the system down after an overtemperature condition.
Page 57 Disabled By Jumper (appears only after the jumper plug has been removed from the PSWD jumper on the system board) To assign and enable a password, press the left- or right- arrow key, type the pass- word, and press <Enter>. Then retype the password and press <Enter>. If the system beeps when you press a key, the key is illegal for password use.
Page 58: Diskette First
<Ctrl> and the right-arrow key. The Device List screen provides three options for listing and prioritizing the available boot devices on your system: Boot Device Priority Exclude From Boot Device Priority Device Controller Priority 3-12 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 59 When determining the order of devices to boot from, the system first considers the order of the devices listed under Device Controller Priority and then considers the order of devices under Boot Device Priority. Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) Precision WorkStation 210 M Setup Device List Boot Device Priority: Diskette drive A...
Page 60: Setup Password
If you have a Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA agement Signaling (DPMS)-compliant monitor, enabling Power Management reduces monitor power consumption during periods of keyboard and mouse inactivity . 3-14 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide ® ) Display Power Man-...
Page 61 NOTES: Some 3D graphics cards do not support DPMS. Refer to the documentation for your particular 3D graphics card for information. The power management feature monitors activity of a mouse connected to the Personal System/2 (PS/2)-compatible mouse port. By setting Power Management to Maximum, Regular, or Minimum, you can set predefined time-out periods (see Table 3-2) for the two successive monitor shutdown stages, standby and off .
Page 62: Sound
Off — NIC is disabled. Mouse enables or disables the system’s integrated PS/2-compatible mouse port. Dis- abling the mouse allows an expansion card to use interrupt request (IRQ) 12. 3-16 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 63: Serial Port 1 And Serial Port 2
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 configure the system’s integrated serial ports. These options can be set to Auto (the default) to automatically configure a port, to a particu- lar designation (COM1 or COM3 for Serial Port 1 and COM2 or COM4 for Serial Port 2), or to Off to disable the port.
Page 64: Diskette
Double-click the speaker icon in the right corner of the task bar. From the Master Out panel, select Advanced Controls from the Options menu. Click the Advanced button under the Master Out column. Click the PC Speaker Mute check box. 3-18 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 65 NVRAM. For information on using the utility, see “Asset Tag Utility” in Chapter 2. Your Dell system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, you should operate your system only with system pass- word protection.
Page 66 Certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the speaker emits a beep. To erase a character when entering your password, press the <Backspace> key or the left-arrow key. 3-20 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 67 NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press the <Tab> key or the <Shift><Tab> key combination to move the highlight to another field or press the <Esc> key at any time prior to completing step 5. Press <Enter>.
Page 68 If Not Enabled is not displayed, press the <Alt><b> key combination to reboot the system, and then repeat steps 3 through 6. To assign a new password, follow the procedure in “Assigning a System Pass- word” found earlier in this section. 3-22 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide Must power down.
Page 69: Assigning A Setup Password
Your Dell system is shipped to you without the setup password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, you should operate your system with setup password protection. You can assign a setup password, as described in the next subsection, “Assigning a Setup Password,”...
Page 70: Removing The Computer Cover
Remove the jumper plug from the PSWD jumper (the disable setting). Replace the computer cover. Reconnect your computer to its power source, and turn it on. Booting your system with the PSWD jumper plug removed erases the existing password(s). 3-24 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 71 NOTE: Before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must replace the PSWD jumper plug. Repeat step 1. Replace the PSWD jumper plug (the enable setting). Replace the computer cover, and then reconnect the computer and peripherals to their power sources and turn them on.
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Page 73 Therefore, some Plug and Play cards (such as modem, sound, and network cards) may not work with Windows NT. If your system is running a Dell-installed Windows NT operating system and you want to use Plug and Play cards, Dell recommends that you use the card manufacturer’s configuration utility to set the card...
Page 74 See “Saving the System Configuration” and “Exiting the ICU” found later in this chapter for detailed instructions. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide If you are adding a non-Plug and Play ISA expansion card, see “Adding a Listed Card” found later in this chapter for detailed instructions. If the card you are adding does not have a configuration file, see “Adding an Unlisted...
Page 75: Icu Database
Before your system was shipped from Dell, a technician used the ICU to enter the correct information for the expansion cards initially installed in your computer. If your system was shipped with Dell-installed software, the ICU diskette image (from which you can make an ICU diskette) is installed on your hard-disk drive. (Your system may also be accompanied by an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette .)
Page 76 Before using the ICU for the first time, you must complete the following steps: If your system includes Dell-installed software, make a program diskette of the ICU from the diskette image on your hard-disk drive.
Page 77: Preparing To Use The Icu
After you have completed the procedure in “Preparing to Use the ICU” found earlier in this chapter, insert the backup copy of the ICU diskette into drive A. Then either turn on your computer or reboot it by pressing the reset button. You can access online help in the ICU in four ways: Select Contents from the Help menu to display a list of topics.
Page 78: Starting The Icu
Select the name of the card you want to add. If the card is not listed, see “Adding an Unlisted Card” found next in this chapter. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide $FWLRQ >< y >...
Page 79 If you want the ICU to select the resources for the card, click OK. Otherwise, skip to step 6. The ICU uses the default resources set by the card manufacturer whenever pos- sible. If the ICU cannot find a resource that is valid for the card and available in the system, the utility generates an error message.
Page 80 Choose the desired value and click OK. The value you selected is displayed under the resource heading in the Configuration Settings dialog box. The Options button is disabled if no alternative values are available for the selected resource. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 81: Adding A Listed Card
NOTE: If you change one or more resource values using the Options button and later change the setting in the Configuration Choice box, the changes that you made to the resource values are overwritten by the default values for the new configuration choice.
Page 82 Click each box in succession to enter the beginning and ending addresses, and then click OK to complete the selection. Figure 4-9 shows the two fields. )LJXUH 6SHFLI\ ,2 3RUW 'LDORJ %R[ 4-10 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 83 When you have finished selecting resources for the unlisted card, click OK in the Configure Unlisted Card dialog box. A message box appears, notifying you either that the card is using its default set- tings or that it cannot use its default settings and must be reconfigured. Click OK.
Page 84 NOTE: After modifying the system configuration, you must turn off the system to install, remove, or change jumper settings on the non-Plug and Play ISA expansion cards to match the settings you selected in the ICU. 4-12 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 85 Before you remove a non-Plug and Play ISA expansion card from your computer, you must use the ICU to remove the card from the system configuration. NOTE: When you remove a Plug and Play or PCI expansion card from your computer, you do not need to run the ICU.
Page 86 These expansion cards are dynamic , which means that they are allocated resources at system start-up. Device drivers that do not support this dynamic card configuration are referred to as static device drivers . 4-14 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 87: Installing An Expansion Card
To determine whether your expansion card has static device drivers, check the docu- mentation that came with the drivers. If you are using a static device driver, you need to permanently associate resources with a Plug and Play expansion card, instead of relying on the default Plug and Play behavior.
Page 88 10. Repeat steps 6 through 9 for any other configuration settings that you want to lock or unlock. 11. Click OK in the Card Configuration dialog box when you have finished making your selections. 4-16 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 89 Microsoft Windows 95 Microsoft Windows 98 NOTE: The NIC drivers for systems running a Dell-installed Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95, or Windows 98 operating system are automatically detected and installed. Instructions for reinstalling these NIC drivers are included later in this chapter.
Page 90 Verify that the NIC is enabled in the System Setup program. See “NIC” in Chapter 3 for instructions. Configure the NIC and install the network driver. See “Configuring the NIC” found later in this chapter for detailed instructions. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide link integrity activity indicator...
Page 91 Run the Network Interface Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the NIC is operating properly. See the chapter titled “Running the Dell Diagnostics” in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for detailed instructions. Your computer’s NIC connector (an RJ45 connector located on the back panel; see Figure 5-1) is designed for attaching an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable.
Page 92 The Windows NT 4.0 operating system automatically detects and installs the NIC driver. To reinstall the driver, complete the following steps: Use the Program Diskette Maker (located in the Dell Accessories program folder) to make a diskette copy of the NIC drivers installed on your hard-disk drive.
Page 93 Dell-installed Windows 95 Service Release 2 or later. The system version is 4.00 for Windows 95 operating systems not installed by Dell. NOTE: If you reinstall Windows 95, you must use either the Windows 95 operating system release version provided by Dell or its equivalent.
Page 94 Close to exit the Network window. 17 . If a pop-up window like the one in Figure 5-2 appears, click the check box beside the message Device can be removed safely and then click the Test button. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 95 The Windows 95 operating system finishes copying all of the files to the sys- tem’s hard-disk drive. NOTE: To make future updates easier, Dell recommends that the contents of the cabs directory is on your hard-disk drive. You can copy the contents of \win95\cabs from the Windows 95 CD to a directory on your hard-disk drive within the Windows directory;...
Page 96 System Properties dialog box, and click OK. 17 . Remove the diskette from drive A. Click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Restart the Computer. 18. Click Yes when prompted to restart the system. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 97 To install the NDIS 2.01 NIC driver in systems running Dell-installed Windows 95 Ser- vice Release 2.1,or a Windows 95 operating system not installed by Dell, perform the following steps: Install the Windows 95 NIC driver. See the appropriate instructions for your Windows 95 operating system found earlier in this chapter.
Page 98 20. After the system turns off, remove the NIC driver diskette from drive A, wait 10 seconds, and then press the power button. 21. When the Windows 98 logo screen appears, reinsert NIC driver diskette 2 into drive A. 5-10 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 99 Follow these steps to reinstall the NIC driver for an existing Windows 98 installation: Use the Program Diskette Maker (located in the Dell Accessories program folder) to make a diskette copy of the NIC drivers installed on your hard-disk drive.
Page 100 Then configure the NIC properties as instructed by your network administrator. NOTE: The IPX/SPX-compatible protocol is not loaded by default. It must be loaded manually. 25. When prompted to restart the system, click Yes. 5-12 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 101 This chapter also describes the audio application programs that Dell has installed on your hard-disk drive, and it tells you how to reinstall audio drivers if necessary.
Page 102 Your computer system supports most standard speakers that have integrated amplifi- ers. You can purchase speakers separately from Dell. Connect the audio cable from the speakers to the line-out jack (see Figure 6-1). NOTE: When speakers are attached to the line-out jack and Sound and Speaker in...
Page 103 Setup settings.) Use the instructions in one of the following subsections to adjust the speaker balance and volume of an audio source that uses the integrated audio controller in your Dell computer. Use the following procedure to adjust the speaker or headphone volume in the Win- dows 95 operating system: Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
Page 104 Click right on the blue circle icon in the lower-right corner of the taskbar. Click the Enabled check box in the control panel that appears. Slide the Space and Center control slide switches until you achieve the desired effect. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 105 The operating system installed on your Dell system has its own utilities for playing audio CDs and manipulating .wav files: For Windows 95, use Media Player under Multimedia in the Accessories pro- gram folder. For Windows 98, use Media Player under Entertainment in the Accessories pro- gram folder.
Page 106 To reinstall the audio drivers for Windows 98, you must first remove the old drivers and then install the new drivers. Follow these steps: Use the Program Diskette Maker (located in the Dell Accessories folder) to make a diskette copy of the audio drivers installed on your hard-disk drive.
Page 107 To reinstall the audio drivers for Windows NT 4.0, follow these steps: Use the Program Diskette Maker (located in the Dell Accessories folder) to make a diskette copy of the audio drivers installed on your hard-disk drive. Start the Windows NT 4.0 operating system.
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Page 109: Inside Your Computer
Your Dell Precision 210 system supports a variety of internal options that expand sys- tem capabilities. This chapter prepares you to install options inside the computer. It describes how to remove and replace the computer cover and rotate the power sup- ply away from the system board.
Page 110 Also avoid touching components or contacts on a card and avoid touching pins on a chip. In addition, Dell recommends that you periodically review the safety instructions at the front of this guide. When you remove an option from its shipping carton, you may find it wrapped in anti- static packing material designed to protect it from electrostatic damage.
Page 111 )LJXUH 3DGORFN ,QVWDOOHG Remove the cover. From the front of the computer, press in the two securing buttons (located on the sides of the cover toward the back). With the buttons depressed, lift the cover at the back, allowing it to pivot up toward you (see Figure 7-2). Disengage the plastic hooks that secure the cover to the front of the chassis, and lift the cover away.
Page 112 If you are using a padlock to secure your system, reinstall the padlock. NOTE: After removing and replacing the cover, the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start-up: ALERT! Cover was previously removed. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide computer cover...
Page 113 Reset the chassis intrusion detector by entering the System Setup program and setting Chassis Intrusion to Not Detected. See Chapter 3, “Using the System Setup Program,” for instructions. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector.
Page 114 1 connector serial port 2 connector mouse connector keyboard connector microphone jack )LJXUH ,QVLGH WKH &KDVVLV Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide power supply line-out jack line-in jack USB connectors video connector NIC connector...
Page 115 To access some components on the system board, you may have to rotate the sys- tem power supply out of the way. Use the following procedure to rotate the power supply: Remove the computer cover as instructed in “Removing the Computer Cover” found earlier in this chapter.
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Page 117 This chapter describes how to install the following options: Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI), accelerated graphics port (AGP), and Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion cards System memory Microprocessor single-edge contact (SEC) cartridge This chapter also includes instructions for replacing the system battery, if necessary. Installing System Board Options...
Page 118 The system accommodates up to six expansion cards, including 32-bit PCI expansion cards, an 8- or 16-bit ISA expansion card, and a 32-bit AGP card. (See Figure 8-2 for examples of these cards.) Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide main power input connector (POWER1)
Page 119 8-bit ISA expansion card 16-bit ISA expansion card 32-bit PCI expansion card 32-bit AGP expansion card )LJXUH ([SDQVLRQ &DUGV There are five expansion-card connectors on the system board. Expansion-card con- nectors PCI1 through PCI3 support 32-bit PCI expansion cards; expansion-card connector AGP supports a 32-bit AGP expansion card;...
Page 120 (see Figure 8-3). Save the screw to use when installing the expansion card later in this procedure. )LJXUH 5HPRYLQJ WKH )LOOHU %UDFNHW Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide filler bracket screw...
Page 121 Insert the expansion card into the expansion-card connector. If the expansion card is full-length, insert the front end of the card into the corre- sponding card guide on the inside front of the chassis as you insert the card into its connector.
Page 122 See Chapter 3, “Using the System Setup Program,” for instructions. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 123 When adding system memory, you may install DIMMs in any order. For optimum operation, Dell recommends installing the DIMMs starting with socket A (closest to the top edge of the system board) and working toward socket D, leaving no open sockets between installed DIMMs.
Page 124: Rotating The Power Supply Away From The System Board
The system detects that the new memory does not match the existing system configuration information and generates the following message: The amount of system memory has changed. Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide FRQWLQXHG 128 MB 128 MB...
Page 125 When the System Memory total is correct, press the <Esc> key to exit the System Setup program. 10. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the DIMMs are operating properly. See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the diag- nostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur.
Page 126 The new microprocessor SEC cartridge with attached heat sink Two heat-sink securing thumbscrews Use the following procedure to add or replace an SEC cartridge. NOTE: Dell recommends that only a technically knowledgeable person perform this procedure. Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in “Removing the Computer Cover”...
Page 127 Rotate the power supply as described in “Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board” in Chapter 7 . If you are adding a second processor to a single-processor system, remove the terminator card from the secondary SEC cartridge connector (labeled “SLOT1_SEC”).
Page 128: System Data
11. If you installed a second microprocessor and your system is running Windows NT 4.0, reinstall the operating system. See your Windows NT documentation for instructions. When you reinstall Windows NT 4.0, the operating system detects the second microprocessor. 8-12 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 129 12. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the new microprocessor is operating correctly. See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur. A 3.0-V CR2032 coin-cell battery installed on the system board maintains system con- figuration, date, and time information in a special section of memory.
Page 130 )LJXUH 6\VWHP %DWWHU\ DQG %DWWHU\ 6RFNHW Install the new battery. Orient the battery with the side labeled “+” facing up. Then insert the battery into the socket, and snap it into place. 8-14 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide BATTERY socket battery...
Page 131 Rotate the power supply back into position, making sure that the securing tab snaps into place. Replace the computer cover, and reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources and turn them on. NOTE: After you remove and replace the cover, the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start-up: ALERT! Cover was previously removed.
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Page 133 Your Dell computer has five drive bays for installing the following types of drives (see Figure 9-1): The externally accessible drive bays at the front of the computer consist of one 3.5-inch drive bay (dedicated to a 3.5-inch diskette drive) and two 5.25-inch bays that can hold up to two half-height, 5.25-inch devices—typically CD-ROM drives.
Page 134 Remove the computer cover as instructed in “Removing the Computer Cover” in Chapter 7 . With your thumbs, press in on each end of the insert until the insert snaps free of the cover (see Figure 9-2). Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide externally accessible drive bays...
Page 135 ring-tabs (2) To replace a front-panel insert for a 5.25-inch bay, work from inside the cover. Insert the two ring-tabs (one on each end of the insert) over the posts on the inside of the bay opening, and firmly press both ends of the insert into place (see Figure 9-2). When installing a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and an interface cable—to the back of the drive.
Page 136 The pin-1 end of a connector on a board or a card is usually indicated by a silk- screened “1” printed directly on the board or card. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide notch card-edge connector...
Page 137 The upper 5.25-inch drive can accommodate any of the following types of half-height drives: A CD-ROM drive that uses the secondary EIDE interface on the system board Any 5.25-inch device that uses its own controller card Because of the length of the bay, the lower 5.25-inch drive bay can only accommodate Zip drives.
Page 138 To ensure proper installation, all screw holes should be aligned and the tabs on the front of the bracket should be flush with the front of the drive (see Figure 9-6). bracket tabs (2) bracket screws (4) Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 139 To further ensure proper positioning of the drive in the chassis, insert and tighten all four screws in the order in which the holes are numbered (the holes are marked “1” through “4”). Slide the new drive into the drive bay until it snaps securely into place (see Figure 9-7).
Page 140: Removing And Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
10. If the 5.25-inch drive bay was previously empty, remove the front-panel insert from the front cover. See “Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts” found earlier in this chapter. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide power input connector DC power...
Page 141 14. Verify that your system works correctly. See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur. Use the fol- lowing guidelines to determine which test to use: If you installed a diskette drive, test it by running all of the subtests in the Diskette Drives Test Group of the Dell Diagnostics.
Page 142 Remove the screw holding the drive bracket to the drive bay. Lift up on the drive bracket to disengage it from the latch on the drive bay and the three hooks on the front of the chassis (see Figure 9-9). Remove the bracket. 9-10 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 143 screw drive bay latch )LJXUH 5HPRYLQJ WKH +DUG'LVN 'ULYH %UDFNHW Slide the drive into the chosen bay of the bracket, orienting it so that the connec- tors on the back of the drive face the inside of the chassis when the bracket is reinstalled and so that the drive is in the left-most position in the bracket (see Fig- ure 9-10).
Page 144 Connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the back of the drive (see Figure 9-12). Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 9-12 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide screw latch hooks (3)
Page 145 ALERT! Cover was previously removed. 11. Insert a bootable diskette (such as the Dell Diagnostics Diskette ) into drive A. 12. Enter the System Setup program, and update the appropriate Drive category (0 or 1) under Drives: Primary.
Page 146 Refer to the documentation that came with your operating system. EIDE hard-disk drives must be physically formatted, partitioned, and logically format- ted before they can be used to store data. Every hard-disk drive from Dell is physically formatted before it is sent to you.
Page 147 7DEOH $ 7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Microprocessor type ....Intel Pentium II microprocessor that runs Internal cache ..... 32-KB (16-KB data cache; 16-KB instruction L2 cache .
Page 148 USB clock ......48 MHz NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide FRQWLQXHG...
Page 149 7DEOH $ 7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Architecture ..... . . 72-bit ECC SDRAM DIMM sockets ..... four DIMM capacities .
Page 150 Hard-disk drive access indicator ..green LED NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide FRQWLQXHG FRQWLQXHG...
Page 151 7DEOH $ 7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Link integrity indicator (on NIC connector)....green LED Network activity indicator (on NIC connector)....yellow LED Power indicator (on system board) .
Page 152 Storage ......–16 to 10,600 m (–50 to 35,000 ft) At 35°C (95°F), the maximum operating altitude is 914 m (3000 ft). NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide FRQWLQXHG (QYLURQPHQWDO...
Page 153 This appendix provides specific information about the jumpers on your system board and the input/output (I/O) ports and connectors on the back panel of your computer. It also provides some basic information on jumpers and switches, a listing of interrupt request (IRQ) assignments, and memory maps.
Page 154 In either case, do not use a pen, pencil, or other object that might leave a residue on the switch. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 155 jumpered unjumpered )LJXUH % 6\VWHP %RDUG -XPSHUV Hardware Configuration Features...
Page 156 One set of the speed jumper pins must have a jumper plug installed; otherwise, the system will operate at an undetermined speed. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide 6HWWLQJ 'HVFULSWLRQ Reserved ( do not install jumper plug ).
Page 157 Table B-2 lists the labels for connectors and sockets on your system board and gives a brief description of their functions. 7DEOH % 6\VWHP %RDUG &RQQHFWRUV DQG 6RFNHWV &RQQHFWRU RU 6RFNHW 'HVFULSWLRQ AGP video card connector AUX LED Hard-disk drive access indicator connector BATTERY Battery socket CD-IN...
Page 158 These ports support devices such as external modems, printers, plotters, and mice that require serial data transmission (the transmission of data one bit at a time over one line). Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide 'HVFULSWLRQ Serial port connectors (sometimes referred to as COM1 and COM2;...
Page 159 Most software uses the term COM (for COMmunications) plus a number to designate a serial port (for example, COM1 or COM2). The default designations of your com- puter’s built-in serial ports are COM1 and COM2. The built-in parallel port uses a 25-pin D-subminiature connector on the computer’s back panel.
Page 160: Serial And Parallel Ports
Figure B-3 illustrates the pin numbers for the serial port connectors, and Table B-3 lists and defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the serial port connectors. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide 6LJQDO 'HILQLWLRQ...
Page 161: Parallel Port Connector
FRQWLQXHG 6LJQDO Shell 3DUDOOHO 3RUW &RQQHFWRU If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the parallel port connector. Figure B-4 illustrates the pin numbers for the parallel port connector, and Table B-4 lists and defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the parallel port connector.
Page 162: Keyboard Connector
Figure B-5 illustrates the pin numbers for the keyboard con- nector, and Table B-5 lists and defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the keyboard connector. B-10 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide 6LJQDO 'HILQLWLRQ...
Page 163: Mouse Connector
6LJQDO KBDATA FVcc KBCLK Shell If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the mouse connector. Figure B-6 illustrates the pin numbers for the mouse connector, and Table B-6 lists and defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the mouse connector.
Page 164: Video Connector
If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the USB connectors. Figure B-8 illustrates the pin numbers for the USB connectors, and Table B-7 lists and defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the USB connectors. B-12 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 165: Microphone Jack
6LJQDO DATA +DATA The microphone jack (see Figure B-9) can be used to attach a standard personal com- puter microphone. Connect the audio cable from the microphone to the microphone jack. The microphone input is a mono source with maximum signal levels of 89 milli- volts root mean squared (mVrms).
Page 166: Line-Out Jack
Then consult Table B-8 to configure each device for one of the available IRQ or other lines. NOTE: Interrupts for the on-board sound and NIC are assigned dynamically by the sys- tem basic input/output system (BIOS). B-14 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 167 7DEOH % ,QWHUUXSW $VVLJQPHQWV /LQH 8VHG %\$YDLODEOH IRQ0 System timer IRQ1 Keyboard controller IRQ2 Interrupt controller (enables IRQ8 through IRQ15) IRQ3 Serial ports (if enabled in System Setup program) IRQ4 IRQ5 Available IRQ6 Diskette drive interface IRQ7 Parallel port (if enabled in System Setup program) IRQ8 IRQ9 ACPI...
Page 168 (EMM). When the microprocessor or a program addresses a location within the upper memory area, it is physically addressing a location within one of these devices. B-16 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide Interrupt vector table BIOS data area...
Page 169 $GGUHVV 5DQJH 0009FC00–0009FFFF 000A0000–000BFFFF 000C0000–000C7FFF 000C8000–000EFFFF 000F0000–000FFFFF 00100000–0010FFEF 0010FFF0–1FFFFFFF 20000000–FFFBFFFF FFFC0000–FFFFFFFF NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. PS/2-mouse data area Video RAM Video BIOS Available System BIOS High memory area Extended memory Reserved BIOS ROM...
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Page 171 The ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) and its Configuration Manager are capable of iden- tifying problems and alerting you to them. Both utilities can alert you to problems with card configuration as well as problems that prevent proper operation of the utility. This appendix describes each type of message and lists the possible causes and actions you can take to resolve any problems indicated by a message.
Page 172: Memory Allocations
ICU to run. No Configuration Manager. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide Either of these messages Disable any terminate-and-stay-resident can appear if the system...
Page 173 At least one Plug and Play card in your system is not configured due to conflicts. These are marked “config err” in the list of configured cards. Due to conflicts, the ICU could only configure some Plug and Play cards in your system.
Page 174: Adding An Unlisted Card
No more I/O port values can be added. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide FRQWLQXHG The category you have Select OK. The ICU automatically opens chosen is not the correct the correct category’s dialog box.
Page 175: Modifying A Card
The ICU detects a resource conflict between this card and conflicting_card.The con- flicting resource was: resource. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. FRQWLQXHG You added or modified a Try each of the following options until card that now requires a the problem is resolved: resource value...
Page 176 NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide FRQWLQXHG This message appears You can get a copy of the configuration...
Page 177 The Configuration Manager for the ICU identifies problems following the system boot routine and generates messages if necessary. These messages alert you to any unsuccessful attempts to configure Plug and Play or Peripheral Component Inter- connect (PCI) expansion cards, as well as any problems that interfere with the operation of the Configuration Manager.
Page 178: Removing An Expansion Card
NVRAM failed. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. An attempt to write to Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify the integrity NVRAM failed. of your system NVRAM. See the chapter titled “Running the Dell Diagnostics” in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions.
Page 179 WARNING: Could not configure Plug and Play Card Name. WARNING: Could not configure PCI device, ID=DeviceID. Failed to configure Number of Total Count Plug and Play ISA devices. Use your system’s configura- tion utility to resolve conflicts. Press any key to continue.
Page 180 CSN=Card Select Num- ber Error=Error. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. C-10 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide FRQWLQXHG The card(s) mentioned are If you do not know the allowable resource...
Page 181: Backup Devices
Heavily used systems require more frequent backups than systems in which files are seldom changed. Dell recommends that you back up the hard-disk drive at least once a week, with a daily backup of those files known to have been changed. Following these guidelines ensures the loss of no more than a day’s work in the event of a hard-disk drive failure...
Page 182 To avoid these conditions, Dell recommends keeping your work environment clean to reduce the amount of dust and dirt around the system, thereby reducing the amount of contaminants drawn into the system by the power supply fan.
Page 183 Dell recommends that you use the following tools and accessories when you clean the system: A wrist-grounding strap — The proper use of a wrist-grounding strap reduces the effect of electrostatic discharge (ESD), which can damage certain system compo- nents. To use a wrist-grounding strap, place the strap around your wrist and attach the other end of the strap to an unpainted metal surface in the chassis, such as the power supply bracket, that is connected to chassis ground.
Page 184 Make sure that all slots and openings on the system remain unobstructed, espe- cially the fan vent on the back of the system. Clean the system at regular intervals to avoid any buildup of dust and debris, which can cause a system to overheat. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 185 Each Dell system is rated to operate at altitudes from –16 to 3048 meters (m) (–50 to 10,000 feet [ft]) and can be stored at altitudes of –16 to 10,600 m (–50 to 35,000 ft).
Page 186 The Federal Communi- cations Commission (FCC) publishes specific regulations to limit the amount of EMI and RFI emitted by computing equipment. Each Dell system meets these FCC regulations. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 187 Fluorescent lights Excessive shock can damage the function, external appearance, and physical struc- ture of a system. Each Dell system has been designed to operate properly after withstanding a minimum of six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes. Each shock pulse can measure up to 50 gravities (G) (half-sine wave) for up to 2 milliseconds (ms).
Page 188 Each Dell system, when operating, is designed to withstand 0.25 G (half-sine wave) at a sweep of 3 to 200 hertz (Hz) for 30 minutes. In storage, the system can withstand 0.5 G at 3 to 200 Hz for 30 minutes.
Page 189 Surge protectors are available in a variety of types and usually provide a level of pro- tection commensurate with the cost of the device. Surge protectors prevent voltage spikes, such as those caused during an electrical storm, from entering a system through the electrical outlet.
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Page 191 Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00450-7 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/WWW/ tvibook.html. Dell computer systems are designed, tested, and classified for their intended electro- magnetic environment. These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions: Class A is for business or industrial environments.
Page 192 Most Dell computer systems are classified for Class B environments. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your system or device, refer to the following sections specific for each regulatory agency. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information.
Page 193 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Computer Corporation or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the following book- let helpful: FCC Interference Handbook, 1986 , available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No.
Page 194 Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus).
Page 195 The user of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunication or other devices. Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Inter- ference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A.
Page 196 A protection mark “B” confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protec- tion usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-89/E-06251. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide...
Page 197 Regulatory Notices...
Page 198 Exporter: Importer: Ship to: Supply voltage: Frequency: Current consumption: Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col.
Page 199 Mexicana (NOM): Exportador: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Importador: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col. Cuauhtemoc 16500 México, D.F . Embarcar a: Dell Computer de México, S.A.
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Page 201 This warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following cate- gories: software; external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department; accessories or ®...
Page 202 The warranty term for a replacement part is the remainder of the limited warranty term. You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for returning replaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell, will be in accordance with Dell’s...
Page 203 If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from a Dell com- pany, you may return them to Dell within 30 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. If you are an end-user customer who bought...
Page 204 “NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant” logo by virtue of formal test- ing with, and successful completion of, the National Software Testing Laboratories (NSTL) YMARK2000 test.* Dell will treat a failure to pass the YMARK2000 test as a covered event under Dell's warranty for the product, subject to the normal warranty limitations.** For a complete copy of Dell's warranty, see the product's documenta-...
Page 205 2000-compliant. For additional information on year 2000 compliance of Dell-branded hardware prod- ucts, refer to Dell's Year 2000 Web site at www.dell.com/year2000 or contact a Dell customer service representative in your area. Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance...
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Page 207 The following list defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and ® acronyms used in Dell user documents. NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, these definitions may not apply to operating systems other than ® ® Microsoft Windows 95 and ® Windows NT Abbreviation for ampere(s).
Page 208 For example, Dell’s TechConnect BBS contains the latest Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide version of software, such as video drivers. If your system has a modem, you can ac-...
Page 209 Abbreviation for bits per inch. Abbreviation for bits per second. Abbreviation for British thermal unit. An information pathway between the components of a computer. Your comput- er contains an expansion bus that allows the microprocessor to communicate with controllers for all the various peripheral devices connected to the computer.
Page 210 Abbreviation for adjusted decibel(s). Abbreviation for direct current. A comprehensive set of diagnostic tests for your Dell computer. To use the diag- nostics, you must boot your computer from the Dell Diagnostics Diskette . Refer to your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for more information about using the Dell Diagnostics.
Page 211 Informa- tion about the system’s components is displayed as a MIF file or through the Dell Inspector program. Abbreviation for Desktop Management Task Force, a consortium of companies...
Page 212 A connector on the computer’s system board or riser board for plugging in an ex- pansion card. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide RAM above 1 MB. Most software that can use it, such as the Windows operating system, requires that extended memory be under the control of an XMM.
Page 213 Abbreviation for gigabyte(s). A gigabyte equals 1,024 megabytes or 1,073,741,824 bytes. See coprocessor. A video mode that can be defined as x horizontal by y vertical pixels by z colors. As it relates to DMI, a group is a data struc- ture that defines common information, or attributes, about a manageable component.
Page 214 For example, you can reboot your computer by pressing the <Ctrl><Alt><Del> key combination. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide Abbreviation for kilogram(s), 1,000 grams. Abbreviation for kilohertz, 1,000 hertz. Acronym for local area network. A LAN...
Page 215 Abbreviation for megabyte(s). The term megabyte means 1,048,576 bytes; how- ever, when referring to hard-disk drive storage, the term is often rounded to mean 1,000,000 bytes. Abbreviation for megabytes per second. Abbreviation for megabits per second. Abbreviation for master boot record. A computer can contain several different forms of memory, such as RAM, ROM, and video memory.
Page 216 Abbreviation for Operating System/2. Abbreviation for one-time programmable. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide An I/O port used most often to connect a parallel printer to your computer. You can usually identify a parallel port on your com- puter by its 25-hole connector.
Page 217 Dell-installed software. If your system includes Dell-installed software, you can select this program from the Dell Accessories program folder. The set of diskettes from which you can perform a complete installation of an op- erating system or application program.
Page 218 9-pin connector. A bar code label on the computer that identifies it when you call Dell for custom- er or technical support. A computer’s system and video BIOS code is usually stored on ROM chips.
Page 219 screen. To take advantage of this technol- ogy, you must have a SMART-compliant hard-disk drive and the proper support in the system BIOS. Abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP is an industry-standard interface that allows a network manager to remotely monitor and manage workstations.
Page 220 When you finish using the TSR program, you can return to the other application Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide program and leave the TSR program resi- dent in memory for later use. TSR programs can sometimes cause memory conflicts.
Page 221 On some Dell computers, a video adapter is integrated into the system board. Also available are many video adapter cards that plug into an expansion-card connector.
Page 222 VRAM is dual-ported, allowing the video adapter to update the screen and receive new image data at the same time. Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide Abbreviation for watt(s). Abbreviation for watt-hour(s). A start-up file for the Windows operating system.
Page 223 Abbreviation for extended memory man- ager, a utility that allows application programs and operating systems to use extended memory in accordance with the XMS. Abbreviation for eXtended Memory Specification. Acronym for zero insertion force. Some computers use ZIF sockets and connec- tors to allow devices such as the microprocessor chip to be installed or re- moved with no stress applied to the...
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Page 225 AC, 1-11, 7-1 adding. See installing; upgrade options AGP, 1-3 alternating current. See AC asset tag number assigning, 2-4 viewing, 3-19 Asset Tag setting, 3-19 Asset Tag utility, 2-4 assistance, technical, 1-13 ATAPI drivers, Microsoft updated, 2-8 audio connectors, location, B-6 drivers, 6-5 utilities, 6-5 Auto Power On option, 3-14...
Page 226 8-2, B-6, B-8 USB, B-12 video, 8-2, B-12 Wakeup On LAN, 8-2 control panel connector, 8-2 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide controls on front panel, 1-11 conventional memory address map, B-16 cords. See cables correcting video problems, 3-10...
Page 227 Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B options, 3-6 diskette drives access indicator, 1-11 cleaning, D-4 connecting, 9-3 head-cleaning kit, D-3 installing, 9-5 interface connector, 8-2 turning off built-in controller, 3-18 types, sizes, and capacities, 3-6 Diskette First setting, 3-12 Diskette option, 3-18 Display Power Management Signaling.
Page 228: Connecting Audio Devices
9-2 installing DIMMs, 8-7, 8-9 drives, 9-4 expansion cards, 8-4 processor, 8-10 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide system board options, 8-1 integrated audio controller about, 6-1 adjusting volume, 6-3 connecting audio devices, 6-1 using audio utilities, 6-5...
Page 229: Responding To Error Messages
jacks line-in jack, 6-1, B-14 line-out jack, 6-1, B-14 location on back panel, B-6 microphone jack, 6-1, B-13 jumpers about, 7-6, B-1 BIOS jumper, B-4 location, B-3 PSWD jumper, 3-24, B-4 settings (table), B-4 speed jumpers, 8-12, B-4 key combinations <Ctrl><Alt><Del>, A-4 <Ctrl><Alt><Enter>, A-4 ISA Configuration Utility, 4-5...
Page 230: Connecting To A Network
B-6 location, 8-2, B-6 pin assignments, B-9 pin numbers, B-9 Parallel Port option, 3-17 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide partitioning EIDE hard-disk drives, 9-14 Password Status option, 3-11 password. See setup password; system password...
Page 231: Record/Playback Devices
power button, 1-11 power indicator, 1-11 power LED, 8-2 Power Management option, 3-14 power source interruptions preventing, D-8 power supply input connectors, 8-2 rotating away from the system board, problem solving, 1-13 processor SEC cartridge, 8-2 PSWD jumper, 3-24, B-4 PXE, 1-7 readme file, 2-2 record/playback devices...
Page 232: Temperature
3-24 entering a wrong or incomplete password, 3-21 using to secure your system, 3-21 System Password option, 3-10 Dell Precision 210 Desktop Systems User’s Guide System Setup program about, 3-1 BIOS version, 3-2 copying or printing screen information, entering, 3-2...
Page 233: Windows 98 Nic Driver
drives, 9-1 expansion cards, 8-4 microprocessor, 8-10 upper memory address map, B-17 UPS, D-9 USB connectors about, B-12 location, 8-2 pin assignments, B-13 pin numbers, B-13 VESA and power management, 3-14 VGA DAC Snoop option, 3-10 video connector, 7-6, B-12 Video Electronics Standards Association.
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