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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 monitor screen at or below eye level wrists relaxed and flat monitor and keyboard positioned directly in front of user arms at desk level feet flat on the floor Before you remove the computer cover, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated.
Page 6 While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. 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 410 mini tower com- puter 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
Appendix E, “Regulatory Notices,” is for users who are interested in which regu- latory agencies have tested and approved the Dell Precision 410 mini tower systems. Appendix F , “Warranties and Return Policy,” describes the warranty for your Dell system and the “Total Satisfaction”...
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 In contrast, commands presented in the Courier New font are part of an instruc- tion and intended to be typed. Example: “Type format a: to format the diskette in drive A.” Filenames and directory names are presented in lowercase bold. Examples: autoexec.bat and c:\windows Syntax lines consist of a command and all its possible parameters.
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Dell ThermalShutdown Service ........2-5...
Page 14 Bus-Mastering EIDE Drivers ......... . 2-7 Reinstalling the Windows NT 4.0 Bus-Mastering EIDE Driver.
Page 15 Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2........3-17 Parallel Port .
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 Replacing the Computer Cover ........8-4 Inside Your Computer .
Page 18 I/O Ports and Connectors ..........B-6 Serial and Parallel Ports .
Page 19 Figure 1-1. Dell Inspector Program ........1-5 Figure 1-2.
Page 20 Figure 4-2. Add Network Card Dialog Box......4-6 Figure 4-3. Card Configuration Dialog Box......4-7 Figure 4-4.
Page 21 Figure 10-14. Internal SCSI Cable ........10-18 Figure B-1.
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Page 23: Front Panel
® Dell Precision 410 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 ini- tial 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...
Page 26 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 Figure 1-1). The Dell Inspector provides information you may need if you call Dell for technical assistance or if you install hardware or software in the system. The Dell Inspector program is located in the Dell Accessories program folder. The Dell Inspector program is available in client and administrator versions. In...
Page 28: General
Your system was configured by Dell to optimize the features of your computer and of the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 operating system. If you need to rein- stall either of these operating systems, there are several supplemental items that also must be installed to return the system to its full functionality.
Page 29 If you are an administrator of corporate networks and you must download the Win- dows 95 operating system from a server to client systems, make sure that you have the Windows 95 backup media for the Precision 410 system on your server before downloading.
Page 30 Before you can perform the update, you must make a diskette copy of the update soft- ware 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 on your system. To install the update, follow these steps: a:\setup.exe...
Page 31 To completely remove all power from the system, unplug the AC power cable from its source. For systems running Microsoft Windows 95 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.
Page 32: I/O Ports And Connectors
Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually require you to load software files called device drivers into system memory before they will work. These software drivers help the computer recognize the external device and direct its operation. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 1-10...
Page 33 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. Then turn the computer on before turning on any external devices unless the doc- umentation for the device specifies otherwise.
Page 34 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 35 Your Dell system comes with software support utilities on diskette or on your com- puter’s hard-disk drive. These software support utilities include system utilities, system services, and bus-mastering enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) drivers, all of which are documented in this chapter.
Page 36: 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 37: System Utilities And Services
If, for any reason, you need to reinstall the utilities and services, perform the fol- lowing steps: The Program Diskette Maker is available through the Dell Accessories program folder. For more information, refer to the online help provided in the Program Dis- kette Maker.
Page 38 When prompted to verify the asset tag number, type y and press <Enter>. The system then displays the new or modified asset tag number and the service tag number. To delete the asset tag number without assigning a new one, type asset /d and press <Enter>. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 39: Dell Autoshutdown Service
Displays the Asset Tag utility help screen The Dell AutoShutdown service (available with the Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95 operating systems) provides the ability to perform an orderly system shutdown when the power button is pressed. The power button operates in two modes: immediate and AutoShutdown mode.
Page 40: Auto Power On Utility
NOTE: The first three lines of your batch file must match the first three lines in the follow- ing example. autopowr if errorlevel 2 goto alarm if errorlevel 1 goto button :alarm call alarm.bat autopowr /off :button call button.bat goto end The autopowr /off command turns off your computer. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 41: 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 42: Removing The Windows Nt 4.0 Bus-Mastering Eide Driver
To reinstall the bus-mastering EIDE driver for Windows NT 4.0, perform the following steps: The Program Diskette Maker is available through the Dell Accessories program folder. For more information, refer to the online help provided in the Program Dis- kette Maker.
Page 43 Windows NT copies the required files and then asks if you want to restart the computer. Before installing a new bus-mastering EIDE driver for Windows NT 4.0, you must remove any other installed bus-mastering EIDE driver as described in the following steps: Using the Software Support Utilities...
Page 44 If you have disabled the Windows 95 bus-mastering EIDE driver and want to reenable it, or if you have reinstalled Windows 95 from CD and want to enable the bus- mastering EIDE driver, perform the following steps: Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 2-10...
Page 45: Using The System Setup Program
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 46: 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 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 47: 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 48 (as noted in the help area), the changes take effect immediately. Exits the System Setup program and reboots the system, implementing any changes you have made. Restores the default value for the currently selected option. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 49: Time
Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) Page 1 of 2 BIOS Version: XXX Precision WorkStation 410 MT Setup This category sets the time in Time: 13:17:02 Date: Mon Jan 5, 1998 24-hour format (hours:minutes: Diskette Drive A: 3.5 inch, 1.44 MB...
Page 50 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 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 51 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 52 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 53 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 54: Chassis Intrusion
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 55: System Password
The settings for System Password are: Not Enabled (the default) Enabled (appears after password has been assigned) 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>.
Page 56: Boot Sequence
<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 Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 3-12...
Page 57: Device List
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 410 MT Setup Device List...
Page 58: Setup Password
Power Management can be implemented at three levels—Maximum, Regular, and Minimum. (The different levels apply to the monitor only; hard-disk drive operation is the same for all three.) The feature can also be set to Disabled. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 3-14...
Page 59 ® If you have a Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA ) Display Power Man- agement Signaling (DPMS)-compliant monitor, enabling Power Management reduces monitor power consumption during periods of keyboard and mouse inactivity . NOTES: Some 3D graphics cards do not support DPMS. Refer to the documentation for your particular 3D graphics card for information.
Page 60: Nic
NIC determines whether the network interface controller (NIC) is On or Off. Mouse enables or disables the system’s built-in PS/2-compatible mouse port. Dis- abling the mouse allows an expansion card to use interrupt request (IRQ) 12. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 3-16...
Page 61: Serial Port 1 And Serial Port 2
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 configure the system’s built-in 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 62: Diskette
To disable the on-board speaker completely, follow these steps: SCSI controls the system’s built-in SCSI controllers. The settings for SCSI are: Off (the default) Secondary Only Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 3-18...
Page 63: Assigning A System Password
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 64: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System Password
M in your password, the system recognizes either M or m as correct. Certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the speaker emits a beep. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 3-20...
Page 65 To erase a character when entering your password, press the <Backspace> key or the left-arrow key. 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>...
Page 66 7 . If Not Enabled is not displayed, press the <Alt><b> key combination to reboot the system, and then repeat steps 3 through 6. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 3-22...
Page 67: 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 68 To disable a forgotten password, perform the following steps: GLVDEOH Booting your system with the PSWD jumper plug removed erases the existing password(s). Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 3-24...
Page 69 NOTE: Before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must replace the PSWD jumper plug. HQDEOH Booting with the PSWD jumper installed reenables the password features. When you enter the System Setup program, both password fields appear as Not Enabled, meaning that password protection is no longer available because no passwords have been assigned.
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Page 71 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 72 See “Saving the System Configuration” and “Exiting the ICU” found later in this chapter for detailed instructions. 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.
Page 73: Icu Database
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 .) The ICU is also available through online services such as Dell’s TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS).
Page 74: 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. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 75 You can access online help in the ICU in four ways: Select Contents from the Help menu to display a list of topics. Select a topic and click Help. Help text on that topic appears in a dialog box. For most dialog boxes, you can click Help to display information on the action you are performing.
Page 76 A dialog box like the one in Figure 4-2 appears, listing the names of all available cards of that type. If the card is not listed, see “Adding an Unlisted Card” found next in this chapter. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 77 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. See Appendix C, “ISA Con- figuration Utility Messages,”...
Page 78 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 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 79 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 80 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[ Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 4-10...
Page 81 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. NOTE: After modifying the system configuration, you must turn the system off 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.
Page 82 Specify Memory or Specify I/O Port 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. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 4-12...
Page 83 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. 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.
Page 84 At the ICU window, select Exit from the File menu to exit the utility. If you have made any changes to the system configuration, you are asked whether you want to save the changes. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 4-14...
Page 85: Starting The Icu
If you click Yes, the ICU saves the updated system configuration information into NVRAM. If you click No, you exit the ICU without saving any of your configuration changes. If you click Cancel, nothing is saved and the utility continues to operate. The ICU includes a locking mechanism that enables you to allocate the system resources for all or for some functions of Plug and Play and PCI expansion cards.
Page 86 See “Modifying a Card” found earlier in this chapter for more information. The Lock Resources box toggles the lock state of the selected configuration setting. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 4-16...
Page 87 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows 95 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 for reinstalling these NIC drivers are included later in this chapter.
Page 88 See the following subsection, “Network Cable Requirements,” for detailed instructions. See “NIC” in Chapter 3 for instructions. See “Configuring the NIC” found later in this chapter for detailed instructions. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 89 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 90 Click Yes, and refer to your Windows NT documentation for instructions. The Select OEM Option dialog box appears. The operating system continues copying the appropriate driver files. See your network administrator for information. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 91 General tab. If your system version is 4.00.950 B, then the operating system is Dell-installed Windows 95 Service Release 2 or later. The sys- tem version is 4.00 for Windows 95 operating systems not installed by Dell.
Page 92 As files are copied to the system’s hard-disk drive, a pop-up window asks you to provide computer and workgroup names that will identify your computer on the network. Contact your network administrator for information. Device can be removed safely Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 93 See your Windows 95 documentation for information about usernames and passwords. To reinstall the NIC driver in a system running a Windows 95 operating system not installed by Dell, perform the following steps: See “Network Cable Requirements” found earlier in this chapter for detailed instructions.
Page 94 Adapters window. 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: See the appropriate instructions for your Windows 95 operating system found earlier in this chapter.
Page 95 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 96 For instructions on installing a small computer system interface (SCSI) CD-ROM drive, see “Installing SCSI Devices” in Chapter 10. See Figure 9-1 for the location of the CD-IN connector on the system board. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 97 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-...
Page 98 To adjust the space and center controls, follow these steps: 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 program folder.
Page 99 Your system’s audio drivers were installed at Dell and are operative when you receive the system—no further installation or configuration is needed. The following sub- sections provide instructions on reinstalling these drivers if necessary. To reinstall the audio drivers for Windows 95, you must first remove the old drivers and then install the new drivers.
Page 100 After the drivers have been installed, there will be a new Audio Control program folder with two programs—Audio Mixer and Audio Input. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 101 40 MB/sec. In this configuration, you can terminate the SCSI subsystem with either a single-ended or multimode terminator. Dell ships multimode terminators only, regardless of system configuration. The total length of the SCSI cable for each of the primary and secondary SCSI chan- nels is 2.5 meters (m).
Page 102 For detailed information about installing drives in either the externally accessible drive bays or the internal drive bays, see Chapter 10, “Installing Drives.” Your system’s SCSI drivers were installed at Dell and are operative when you receive the system—no further installation or configuration is needed. The following sub- sections provide instructions on reinstalling these drivers.
Page 103: Scsi Drivers For Windows 95
The procedure for reinstalling SCSI drivers for Windows 95 differs for the two inte- grated SCSI controllers. 6&6, 'ULYHU IRU WKH 3ULPDU\ 6&6, &RQWUROOHU To reinstall the SCSI driver for the primary SCSI controller under Windows 95, follow these steps: The system finds the following driver: Adaptec AIC-789x based PCI Ultra2 SCSI Controller You are prompted to insert the disk labeled “7800 Family Manager Set Installa-...
Page 104: Scsi Driver For The Secondary Scsi Controller
Adaptec AIC-7880 PCI SCSI Controller You are prompted to insert the disk labeled “7800 Family Manager Set Installa- tion Disk.” To reinstall the SCSI drivers for Windows NT 4.0, follow these steps: Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 105 Using the Integrated SCSI Controllers...
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Page 107 Your Dell Precision 410 supports a variety of internal options that expand system capa- bilities. This chapter prepares you to install options inside the computer. It describes how to remove and replace the computer cover and rotate the power supply away from the system board.
Page 108 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 109 padlock ring )LJXUH 3DGORFN ,QVWDOOHG 5HPRYH WKH FRYHU Facing the left side cover, press the release button (located at the bottom-left corner of the front bezel) and lift the bottom of the cover, allowing it to pivot up toward you (see Figure 8-2). Disengage the tabs that secure the cover to the top of the chassis, and lift the cover away.
Page 110 Pivot the cover down toward the bottom of the chassis and into position. Make sure the securing hooks at the bottom of the cover click into place. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 111 recessed slot )LJXUH 5HSODFLQJ WKH &RPSXWHU &RYHU NOTE: After removing and replacing the chassis, the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start-up: ALERT! Cover was previously removed. 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 112 Figure 8-5 shows your computer with its cover removed. Refer to this illustration to locate interior features and components discussed in this guide. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 113 power supply AC power receptacle security cable slot external drive bays parallel port connector SCSI port connector internal serial port 1 connector drive bays serial port 2 connector keyboard connector mouse connector microphone jack line-out jack line-in jack USB connectors NIC connector video connector padlock ring...
Page 114 AC power cable The power supply bracket has detents to hold the power supply up in one of sev- eral extended positions, which are especially useful when the chassis is standing upright. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 115 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. Use Figure 9-1 to locate the system board features.
Page 116 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 9-2 for examples of these cards.) Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 117 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 seven expansion-card connectors on the system board. Expansion-card connectors PCI1 through PCI5 support 32-bit PCI expansion cards; expansion-card connector AGP supports a 32-bit AGP expansion card;...
Page 118 Save the screw to use when installing the expansion card later in this procedure. filler bracket )LJXUH 5HPRYLQJ WKH )LOOHU %UDFNHW Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 119 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. Insert the card’s edge connector firmly into the expansion-card slot. Gently rock the card into the connector until it is fully seated (see Figure 9-4).
Page 120 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 410 systems can use unbuffered or registered synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) modules that provide error checking and correction (ECC) capabilities.
Page 121 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 122 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 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 123 The system should have already changed the value of System Memory to reflect the newly installed memory. Verify the new total. NOTE: If the memory total is incorrect, turn off and disconnect your computer and peripherals from their power sources. Remove the computer cover, rotate the power supply, and check the installed DIMMs to make sure that they are seated properly in their sockets.
Page 124 The following subsection describes how to install or replace an SEC cartridge in either the primary or secondary processor connector. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 9-10...
Page 125 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. Press the SEC cartridge release latches inward until they snap into position. Pull the terminator card straight out to remove it from the connector.
Page 126 For example, for a 350-megahertz (MHz) Intel Pentium II processor, a jumper plug should be installed on the pins labeled “350MHZ.” (See Appendix B, “Hardware Configuration Features,” for more information on the jumpers.) Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 9-12...
Page 127 As the system boots, it detects the presence of the new processor and automat- ically changes the system configuration information in the System Setup program. If you installed a second microprocessor, the following message is displayed: Second processor detected 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.
Page 128 See Chapter 3, “Using the System Setup Program,” for instructions. NOTE: If a CD-ROM drive or hard-disk drive in the upper 5.25-inch drive bay obstructs your access to the battery, you may find it helpful to remove the front Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 9-14...
Page 129: Removing And Replacing The Front Bezel
bezel and slide the drive forward slightly to provide more room for you to work. See the sections in Chapter 10 titled “Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel” and “Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay” for instructions. The battery is mounted in a socket labeled “BATTERY” at the upper front-right corner of the system board (as you face the side of the system) (see Figure 9-1).
Page 130 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. 'LDJQRVWLFV DQG 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ *XLGH Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 9-16...
Page 131 Your Dell computer has eight drive bays for installing the following types of drives (see Figure 10-1): 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 slimline diskette drive) and three 5.25-inch bays that can hold up to three half-height, 5.25-inch devices—typically...
Page 132: Removing The Computer Cover
(see “Removing the Computer Cover” in Chapter 8). With the cover removed, release the bezel by pressing the tab release marked with the icon (see Figure 10-2). Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 10-2...
Page 133 tab release retaining hooks (2) )LJXUH 5HPRYLQJ WKH )URQW %H]HO While pressing the tab release, tilt the bezel away from the chassis, disengage the two retaining hooks at the bottom of the bezel, and carefully pull the bezel away from the chassis.
Page 134 Your drive’s power input connector (to which you con- nect the DC power cable) resembles the connector shown in Figure 10-4. power input connector DC power cable Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 10-4...
Page 135 The drive’s interface connector is a card-edge connector or a header connector, as shown in Figure 10-5. notch card-edge connector on drive colored header connector strip on drive interface cables colored strip )LJXUH 'ULYH ,QWHUIDFH &RQQHFWRUV When attaching the interface cable to a drive, be sure to match the colored strip on the cable to pin 1 of the drive’s interface connector.
Page 136 If you are installing an EIDE CD-ROM or EIDE tape drive, configure the drive for the cable select setting. If you are installing a SCSI device, make sure the device has termination disabled. See “Installing SCSI Devices” found later in this chapter. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 10-6...
Page 137: Rotating The Power Supply Away From The System Board
Squeeze the metal tabs that extend from each side of the drive bracket toward each other, and pull the bracket out of the bay (see Figure 10-6). NOTE: For easier access inside the chassis, you may want to rotate the power supply out of the way temporarily.
Page 138 (the holes are marked “1” through “4”). Make sure that both bracket tabs snap into place in the drive bay. 5.25-inch drive See “Installing an Expansion Card” in Chapter 9. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 10-8...
Page 139 power input connector DC power cable EIDE cable for tape drive interface connector )LJXUH $WWDFKLQJ (,'( 7DSH 'ULYH &DEOHV If your system came with an EIDE CD-ROM or tape drive, use the spare connec- tor on the existing interface cable. Otherwise, use the EIDE or SCSI cable provided in the drive kit.
Page 140: Removing And Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
NOTE: The tape drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a tape drive, refer to the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the tape drive software.
Page 141 This section includes information on installing, partitioning, and formatting EIDE hard- disk drives. For instructions on installing, partitioning, and formatting SCSI hard-disk drives, see “Installing SCSI Devices” found later in this chapter. Up to four 1-inch or up to two 1-inch and two 1.6-inch EIDE drives can be installed in the internal hard-disk drive cage below the externally accessible 5.25-inch drive bays.
Page 142 (2) )LJXUH 5HPRYLQJ WKH +DUG'LVN 'ULYH %UDFNHW Use the four screw holes in the top and bottom of the bracket (see Figure 10-11) to secure the installed hard-disk drive(s). Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 10-12...
Page 143 bracket tabs (2) screws (4) 1-inch drive (front) )LJXUH ,QVHUWLQJ D ,QFK +DUG'LVN 'ULYH ,QWR WKH %UDFNHW 5HLQVWDOO WKH KDUGGLVN GULYH EUDFNHW LQWR WKH FKDVVLV VHH )LJXUH Insert the bracket into the drive cage by sliding it in until the tabs snap into place. Rotate the drive cage door up and toward the chassis until it snaps securely into place.
Page 144 (2) )LJXUH ,QVHUWLQJ WKH +DUG'LVN 'ULYH %UDFNHW ,QWR WKH &KDVVLV Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide 10-14...
Page 145 interface connector EIDE cable IDE1 connector IDE2 connector DC power cable power input connector on drive )LJXUH $WWDFKLQJ +DUG'LVN 'ULYH &DEOHV To locate the IDE1 connector, see Figure 9-1. 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.
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 SCSI ID number already assigned to a SCSI device connected to the 50-pin inter- nal SCSI connector on the system board. When SCSI devices are shipped from Dell, the default SCSI ID numbers for the pri- mary and secondary controllers are assigned as follows: Primary SCSI controller: —...
Page 148 Dell have active termination at the end of the cables, any SCSI devices you install should have termination disabled on the devices. Furthermore, when attaching external SCSI devices, you should use only external SCSI cables with active termination on the cable. When used with this type of cable, all external SCSI devices also need to have termination disabled on the devices.
Page 149: Installing A Drive In A 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
Configure and install one or more SCSI devices in your computer as follows: See “SCSI Configuration Guidelines” found earlier in this section. Configure the device for a SCSI ID number and disable termination, if necessary. For instructions, see the documentation that came with the SCSI device as well as “SCSI Configuration Guidelines”...
Page 150: Partitioning And Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives
SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the system back panel. NOTE: Dell offers an external SCSI 68-pin-to-50-pin adapter kit for connecting SCSI-3 devices to the SCSI-2 connector on the Precision 410 system back panel. Contact your Dell sales representative for more information.
Page 151 7HVW WKH 6&6, GHYLFHV Test a SCSI hard-disk drive by running the SCSI diagnostics. See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur. To test a SCSI tape drive, refer to the documentation for the tape drive software to perform a tape drive backup and verification test.
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Page 153 7DEOH $ 7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Microprocessor type ....Intel Pentium II microprocessor that runs at 350 MHz internally/100 MHz externally or at 400 MHz internally/100 MHz exter- nally.
Page 154 USB clock ......48 MHz NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 155 7DEOH $ 7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV FRQWLQXHG Architecture ..... . . 72-bit ECC SDRAM DIMM sockets ..... four DIMM capacities .
Page 156 LED (indicates sleep mode) 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 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 157 7DEOH $ 7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV FRQWLQXHG FRQWLQXHG Link integrity indicator (on NIC connector)....green LED Network activity indicator (on NIC connector)....yellow LED Power indicator (on system board) .
Page 158 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 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 159 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 160 In either case, do not use a pen, pencil, or other object that might leave a residue on the switch. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 161 jumpered unjumpered )LJXUH % 6\VWHP %RDUG -XPSHUV Hardware Configuration Features...
Page 162 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. jumpered unjumpered Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 163 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 164 1 mouse keyboard connectors connector connector connector connector SCSI port serial port 2 microphone jack line-out jack line-in jack NIC connector connector connector )LJXUH % ,2 3RUWV DQG &RQQHFWRUV Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 165 The two built-in serial ports use 9-pin D-subminiature connectors on the back panel. 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).
Page 166: 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 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 167: Parallel Port Connector
6LJQDO 'HILQLWLRQ Data carrier detect Serial input SOUT Serial output Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator Shell Chassis ground 3DUDOOHO 3RUW &RQQHFWRU If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the parallel port connector.
Page 168: External Scsi Connector
SCSI connector. Figure B-5 illustrates the pin numbers for the external SCSI connector, and Table B-5 lists and defines the pin assignments and interface sig- nals for the external SCSI connector. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide B-10...
Page 169 6LJQDO 'HILQLWLRQ 1–16 Signal ground 17–18 TRMPWR Terminator power RSVD Reserved 20–34 Signal ground SCSI data bit 12 SCSI data bit 13 SCSI data bit 14 SCSI data bit 15 DPARH SCSI data parity high SCSI data bit 0 SCSI data bit 1 SCSI data bit 2 SCSI data bit 3 SCSI data bit 4...
Page 170: Keyboard Connector
If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the keyboard connector. Figure B-6 illustrates the pin numbers for the keyboard con- nector, and Table B-6 lists and defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the keyboard connector. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide B-12...
Page 171: Mouse Connector
shell 6LJQDO 'HILQLWLRQ KBDATA Keyboard data No connection Signal ground FVcc Fused supply voltage KBCLK Keyboard clock No connection Shell Chassis ground If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the mouse connector. Figure B-7 illustrates the pin numbers for the mouse connector, and Table B-7 lists and defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the mouse connector.
Page 172: Video Connector
To connect your system to and configure it for use on an Ethernet network, see Chapter 5, “Using the Network Interface Controller.” Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide B-14...
Page 173: Usb Connectors
Your system contains two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors for attaching USB- compliant devices. USB devices are typically peripherals such as keyboards, mice, printers, and computer speakers. If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the USB connectors.
Page 174: Line-Out Jack
The line-in jack (see Figure B-12) can be used to attach record/playback devices such as cassette players, CD players, and VCRs. Connect the line-out cable from any of these devices to the line-in jack on the back of your computer. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide B-16...
Page 175 Problems can arise if two devices attempt to use the same IRQ line. To avoid this type of conflict, check the documentation for the default IRQ line setting for each installed device. Then consult Table B-9 to configure each device for one of the available IRQ or other lines.
Page 176 (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. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide B-18...
Page 177 $GGUHVV 5DQJH 0009FC00–0009FFFF PS/2-mouse data area 000A0000–000BFFFF Video RAM 000C0000–000C7FFF Video BIOS 000C8000–000EFFFF Available 000F0000–000FFFFF System BIOS 00100000–0010FFEF High memory area 0010FFF0–3FFFFFFF Extended memory 40000000–FFFBFFFF Reserved FFFC0000–FFFFFFFF BIOS ROM NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary.
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Page 179 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 180: Memory Allocations
In this statement, drive and directory represent the drive and directory where the driver resides. The default is c:\plugplay. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 181 FRQWLQXHG The Configuration Manager You must reconfigure the conflicting At least one Plug and or the ICU cannot configure card(s). To find the conflicting card, per- Play card in your sys- at least one Plug and Play form the following steps: tem is not configured expansion card because of due to conflicts.
Page 182: Adding A Listed Card
If your card requires all of the values listed, contact your card manu- facturer to resolve the issue. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 183: Modifying A Card
FRQWLQXHG You added or modified a Try each of the following options until The ICU detects card that now requires a the problem is resolved: a resource conflict resource value between this card and already in use by Modify the card you are adding so conflicting_card.The conflicting_card .
Page 184 Use an ECU, not the on an EISA system. ICU, to configure your system. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 185 FRQWLQXHG This message can appear in Make a note of the new card configura- You have added a card tion shown in the Card Resource Usage two situations: using settings differ- dialog box displayed after this message. ent from factory You added an ISA Change jumper settings on the ISA default.
Page 186 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for NVRAM failed. read NVS, instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Error=Internal Error Code. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 187: Removing An Expansion Card
FRQWLQXHG An attempt to write to Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify the integrity ERROR: Failed NVS NVRAM failed. of your system NVRAM. See the chapter write. Error=Inter- titled “Running the Dell Diagnostics” in your nal Error Code. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions.
Page 188 See “Modifying a Card” in Chapter 4 for instructions. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide C-10...
Page 189 FRQWLQXHG The card(s) mentioned are If you do not know the allowable resource WARNING: Could not not fully configured due values for your Plug and Play or PCI expansion configure Plug and to resource conflicts. card, use the following procedure to locate Play Card Name.
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Page 191: 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 192 To avoid these conditions, Dell recommends keeping your work environment clean to reduce the amount of dust and dirt around the computer, thereby reducing the amount of contaminants drawn into the computer by the power supply fan.
Page 193 Dell recommends that you use the following tools and accessories when you clean the computer: A wrist grounding strap — The proper use of a wrist grounding strap reduces the effect of electrostatic discharge (ESD), which can damage certain computer com- ponents.
Page 194 If the system has been exposed to abnormally cold temperatures, allow a two- hour warm-up period to bring it up to normal operating temperature before Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 195 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). At 35 C (95 F), the maximum operating altitude is 914 m (3000 ft).
Page 196 The Federal Com- munications 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 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 197 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 198 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 199 A number of devices are available that protect against power problems, such as power surges, transients, and power failures. The following subsections describe some of these devices. Surge protectors are available in a variety of types and usually provide a level of pro- tection commensurate with the cost of the device.
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Page 201 ), your system is considered to be a Class B digital device. NOTE: Some Dell computer systems that are classified as Class B digital devices may include a built-in network interface controller (NIC). If your system contains a NIC, it is considered to be a Class A digital device only at the time that the NIC is being used.
Page 202 Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits. 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.
Page 203 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 204 Dell system to the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) directive of the European Community. Such marking is indicative that this Dell system meets or exceeds the following technical standards: EN 55022 — “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Char- acteristics of Information Technology Equipment.”...
Page 205: Class A Device
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 back panel of your computer (or other Dell digital apparatus), on card-mounting brack- ets, and on the cards themselves.
Page 206 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 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 207 Mexican standards (NOM 024): Exporter: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col. Cuauhtemoc 16500 México, D.F . Ship to: Dell Computer de México,...
Page 208 Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F . Tensión alimentación: 115/230 V.C.A. ±10% Frecuencia: 60/50 Hz Consumo de corriente: 6.0/3.0 A Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 209 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 parts that are not installed in the Dell factory;...
Page 210 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 211 If you are an end-user customer who bought products directly from a Dell company, you may return them to Dell up to 30 days from the date of invoice for a refund of the product purchase price if already paid. This refund will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your invoice.
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Page 213 The following list defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and Abbreviation for accelerated graphics ® acronyms used in Dell user documents. port. AGP is a dedicated graphics port that provides a faster interface between the NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, video subsystem and system memory...
Page 214 COM the computer off and then back on. (serial) port of a computer. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 215 A diskette that can boot your computer to Abbreviation for compact disc read-only the operating system in the event that the memory. CD-ROM drives use optical computer will not boot from the hard-disk technology to read data from CDs. CDs drive.
Page 216 A comprehensive set of diagnostic tests See video adapter. 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 Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 217 MIF file or through the Dell The DTE is connected to the cable or Inspector program.
Page 218 An unconditional format de- application programs that can use (or re- letes all data stored on the disk. quire) expanded memory. Abbreviation for feet. Your computer contains an expansion bus that allows the microprocessor to Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 219 Abbreviation for file transfer protocol. Abbreviation for high memory area. The first 64 KB of extended memory above 1 MB. A memory manager that conforms to the XMS can make the HMA a direct Abbreviation for gram(s). extension of conventional memory. See also upper memory area and XMM.
Page 220 The device names for the first through Abbreviation for kilo-, indicating 1,000. third parallel printer ports on your comput- er are LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3. Abbreviation for kilobyte(s), 1,024 bytes. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 221 Abbeviation for low voltage differential, A specific location, usually expressed as the technology used to implement Ultra2/ a hexadecimal number, in the computer’s Wide SCSI, which offers data rates of RAM. 80 MB/sec, differential data integrity, ex- tended SCSI cable lengths, and support for up to 15 devices.
Page 222 Abbreviation for Peripheral Component A technique for decreasing screen flicker Interconnect. A standard for local-bus by sequentially refreshing each horizontal line on the screen. Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 223 Corporation. install your Dell-installed software. If your system includes Dell-installed software, you can select this program from the Dell Accessories program folder. An internal or external device—such as a printer, a disk drive, or a keyboard—con- nected to a computer.
Page 224 In equivalent configurations, a computer with SDRAM will have faster memory per- Abbreviation for radio frequency formance than a computer with EDO interference. memory. Abbreviation for red/green/blue. Abbreviation for second(s). Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 225 DRAM chips. A bar code label on the computer that Abbreviation for super video graphics ar- identifies it when you call Dell for custom- ray. VGA and SVGA are video standards er or technical support. for video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previ- ous standards.
Page 226 TSR program’s ating environment. Among other things, interface while running another program. the system.ini file records which video, When you finish using the TSR program, you can return to the other application Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 227 program and leave the TSR program resi- dent in memory for later use. Abbreviation for volt(s) alternating current. TSR programs can sometimes cause memory conflicts. When troubleshooting, rule out the possibility of such a conflict Abbreviation for Voluntary Control Council by rebooting your computer without start- for Interference.
Page 228 Abbreviation for watt(s). down. To display a program at a specific graphics resolution, you must install the appropriate video drivers and your moni- tor must support the resolution. Abbreviation for watt-hour(s). Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 229 A start-up file for the Windows operating High-performance server and workstation system. When you start Windows, it con- operating system software developed by sults the win.ini file to determine a variety Microsoft that is intended for technical, of options for the Windows operating en- engineering, and financial applications.
Page 230 Dell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 231 AC power receptacle, 8-7 backup devices, D-1 adding. See installing; upgrade options basic input/output system. See BIOS Advanced Configuration and Power battery Interface option, 3-9 replacing, 9-13 socket, location, 9-2 AGP, 1-3 bezel alternating current. See AC removing and replacing, 10-2 asset tag number BIOS jumper, B-4 assigning, 2-4...
Page 232 9-2 Dell AutoShutdown service, 2-5 header, 10-5 Dell Inspector program, 1-5 keyboard, 8-7, B-9, B-12 Dell ThermalShutdown service, 2-5 microphone, 8-7 microprocessor fan, 9-2 Desktop Management Interface. See mouse, 8-7, 9-2, B-13 ell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 233 Device List setting, 3-12 drives See also diskette drives; EIDE hard- diagnosing problems, 1-12 disk drives; SCSI devices; tape diagnostics drives system, 1-4 cables, 10-4 connecting to power, 10-4 DIMMs formatting, 10-16, 10-21 about, 9-6 front bezel, 10-2 capacities supported, 1-2 front-panel inserts, 10-3 configuring, 9-7 installing, 10-6...
Page 234: Connecting Audio Devices
SCSI device considerations, 7-2 access indicator, 1-9 Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer, 1-8 cleaning, D-4 data recovery, D-1 interface cables disabling the built-in interface, 3-17 about, 10-4 drive-type parameters, 3-8 connectors, 9-2, 10-5 ell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 235 interrupt request. See IRQ jumpers about, 8-6, B-1 IRQ lines BIOS jumper, B-4 assignments table, B-17 location, B-3 conflicts, B-17 PSWD jumper, 3-24, B-4 used by COM ports, B-7 settings (table), B-4 used by mouse, B-12 speed jumpers, 9-12, B-4 ISA Configuration Utility about, 4-1 backing up diskette, 4-4...
Page 236: Responding To Error Messages
SCSI hard-disk drives, 10-21 Password Status option, 3-11 password. See setup password; system password network drivers PCI expansion cards Windows 95, 5-5 See also expansion cards Windows NT 4.0, 5-3 configuring, 4-1 ell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 237: Connecting External Devices
PCI expansion cards (continued) power source interruptions installing, 9-4 preventing, D-8 locking and unlocking, 4-15 power supply physical formatting, 10-16, 10-21 input connectors, 9-2 rotating away from the system board, PIIX4 INF Update Installer, 1-8 pin assignments problem solving, 1-12 external SCSI connector, B-11 processor SEC cartridge, 9-2 keyboard connector, B-13...
Page 238 B-1 small computer system interface. See system environment SCSI altitude, D-5 corrosion, D-6 Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting dust, D-5 Technology EMI and RFI, D-6 See SMART ESD, D-6 SMART support, 1-2 ell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
Page 239: Temperature
8-7, 9-2 Asset Tag, 2-4 pin assignments, B-15 Auto Power On, 2-6 pin numbers, B-15 Dell AutoShutdown, 2-5 Dell ThermalShutdown, 2-5 VESA and power management, 3-15 video connector, 8-7, B-14 tape drives backing up data, D-1 Video Electronics Standards Association.
Page 240 9-2 SCSI drivers, 7-3 option, 3-16 Windows NT 4.0 warm boot, 3-12 audio drivers, 6-5 bus-mastering EIDE driver, 2-7 warnings, xiii, 8-1 NIC driver, 5-3 warranty information, xii, F-1 SCSI drivers, 7-4 ell Precision 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide...
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