Software Features - Dell Dimension L Series Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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NOTE: The system memory value reported by the operating system is 1 or 2 MB less
than the memory installed because that memory is reserved for video functions.
For example, if the computer has 32 MB of system memory, the operating system
may report 30 or 31 MB.
The system board includes the following built-in features:
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An integrated video controller:
— Dell Dimension L L xxxr and Lxxxcx include an integrated Intel 810e video
controller with Dynamic Video Memory and 4 MB of video SDRAM.
— Dell Dimension Lxxxcxe includes an integrated Intel 810 video controller with
Dynamic Video Memory. ynamic Video Memory.
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Supports four three-quarter–length 32-bit PCI expansion slots for connecting PCI
devices to the PCI bus.
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An integrated diskette drive interface that supports a single diskette drive without
the need for a controller card.
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Two enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) interfaces on the PCI bus that
support Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA)-33/66 Ultra direct memory
access (DMA) hard-disk drives, CD-ROM,
NOTE: Inconsistencies in the manufacturing of CD-ROM media may cause some
higher-speed CD-ROM drives to vibrate more than others. Such vibration and
associated noise does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD.
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One serial port and one bidirectional parallel port for connecting external devices.
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For systems running the Microsoft
(Me), or Windows 2000 operating system, the two high-performance Universal
Serial Bus (USB) ports provide a single connection point for multiple USB-
compliant devices. These devices can be connected and disconnected while the
system is running.
NOTE: If you attach a USB device that was not included in your original system
configuration, you may need to install a specific driver for that device to obtain its
full functionality. Contact the USB device manufacturer for more information.
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A personal system/2 (PS/2)–style keyboard port and a PS/2-compatible mouse
port.

Software Features

The following software is included with your Dell computer system:
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Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT
installed on your hard-disk drive. For more information, refer to your operating
system documentation.
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Virus-scanning software.
y Attachment (ATA)-33/66 Ultra direct memory
OM, Zip, and tape drives.
he manufacturing of CD-ROM media may cause some
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USB device that was not included in your original system
2 (PS/2)–style keyboard port and a PS/2-compatible mouse
For more information, refer to your operating
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SDRAM.
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