Page 1 © 1999 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell OpenManage, and Dell Precision are trademarks and DellWare is a service mark of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX and Intel386 are trademarks of Intel Corporation;...
Page 2: When Using Your Computer System
Safety Instructions: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing When Working Inside Your Protecting Against Electrostatic System Habits Computer Discharge Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer system from potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety.
Page 3: When Working Inside Your Computer
(from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your keyboard. Set the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from your eyes). Make sure the monitor screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.
Page 4: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
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. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.
Page 5: System Features
(Slot 2 SEC) cartridge. The secondary cache also provides error checking and correction (ECC) capability. Dual-processor capability. The system allows the installation of a second Slot 2 SEC cartridge (operating at the same frequency as the installed processor), which can be purchased as a kit from Dell. Dual processing improves performance ®...
Page 6 "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. For more information on these utilities, see "Using the Software Support...
Page 7 - Remote Flash BIOS support that enables you to perform BIOS updates on remote systems in a Dell DMI client network - Wakeup On LAN support that allows you to remotely turn on Dell systems with Wakeup On LAN capabilities in a Dell DMI client network...
Page 8 If you ordered Dell-installed software, such as the Microsoft Windows NT operating system, Dell provides a menu that allows you to make program diskette sets of the Dell-installed software. A program diskette set is an uninstalled version of a software package that you can use to reinstall or reconfigure the software. You can use this same menu to remove diskette image files (individual files that correspond to each diskette in a program diskette set) to reclaim space on the computer's hard-disk drive.
Page 9 4.0". Creating Disk Partitions for Windows NT 4.0 After you have completed the setup procedure for the Dell-installed Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 operating system, you can perform the following procedure to create disk partitions on your large-capacity hard-disk drive(s): 1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, and click Administrative Tools.
Page 10 Getting Help If at any time you don't understand a procedure described in this guide or if the system 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...
Page 11 Utilities Overview Your Dell system comes with software support utilities on diskette or on your computer's hard-disk drive. These software support utilities include system utilities, system services, and Microsoft updated ATAPI drivers, all of which are documented in this chapter.
Page 12 The system utilities and services are already installed and operative on your hard-disk drive. If, for any reason, you need to reinstall the utilities and services, perform the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, use the Program Diskette Maker to make a diskette copy of the Dell system utilities diskette image on your hard-disk drive.
Page 13 To delete the asset tag number without assigning a new one, type asset /d and press <Enter>. Assigning and Deleting an Owner Tag You can use the Asset Tag Utility to assign an owner tag that will be displayed on the Dell logo screen whenever you boot your system.
Page 14 The Auto Power On utility is already installed on your hard-disk drive. If you need to reinstall the Auto Power On utility, perform the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, use the Program Diskette Maker to make a diskette copy of the Dell System Utilities diskette image on your hard-disk drive.>...
Page 15 To reinstall the Microsoft updated ATAPI driver for Windows NT 4.0, perform the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, use the Program Diskette Maker to make a diskette copy of the Dell Microsoft updated ATAPI driver diskette image on your hard-disk drive.
Page 16: Entering The System Setup Program
After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration information and optional settings. For future reference, Dell recommends that you print the System Setup screen (by pressing the <Print Screen> key) if you have a local printer installed, or write down the information if you do not have a printer.
Page 17: Using The System Setup Program
The System Setup screen displays the current setup and configuration information and optional settings for your system. (Typical examples are illustrated in Figure 3-1.) Information on the System Setup screen is organized in four areas: Title box The box at the top of the screen lists the system name. System data The two boxes below the title box display information about your system, such as the basic input/output system (BIOS) revision number.
Page 18: System Setup Options
implementing any changes you have made. Discard Changes and Exit option exits the System Setup program without rebooting the system and returns the system to its previous state - the boot routine. Return to Setup option returns to the System Setup screen. Resets the selected options to their default settings.
Page 19: System Date
NOTE: For all devices obtained from Dell that use the built-in EIDE controller, set the appropriate Drive option to Auto. The four Primary Drives n and Secondary options identify the type of EIDE devices installed in the computer. For each drive, five parameters can be chosen as a group by drive-type number, entered individually from the keyboard, or set automatically.
Page 20: Hard-Disk Drive Sequence
If You Know the Drive-Type Number 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, access the Manufacturing Test Report from the Dell Accessories folder.
Page 21: System Memory
To set the boot device order, press <Enter> to access the field's pop-up options menu. Use the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices. Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices appear with a check mark). Press <+>...
Page 22: Integrated Devices
To toggle between the rated processor speed and the compatibility speed while the system is running in real mode, press <Ctrl><Alt><\>. (For keyboards that do not use American English, press <Ctrl><Alt> <#>.) CPU ID(s) CPU ID(s) provides the manufacturer's identification code for the installed processor(s). Integrated Devices Integrated Devices configures the devices integrated into the system board.
Page 23 NOTE: Do not set Parallel Port to 278h if you have an Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) device connected to the port. Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode controls whether the system's built-in parallel port acts as an AT-compatible (unidirectional) or PS/2-compatible (bidirectional) port.
Page 24: System Security
Primary SCSI and Secondary SCSI SCSI controls the system's on-board primary and secondary small computer system interface (SCSI) controllers. The settings for Primary SCSI and Secondary SCSI are: Off (the default) Refer to "Using the Integrated SCSI Controllers" and "Installing Drives"...
Page 25 an existing setup password. See " Disabling a Forgotten Password" for instructions on disabling a forgotten setup password. Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion displays the status of the system chassis intrusion monitor. If the computer cover is removed, the setting changes from Not Detected to Detected and the following message is displayed during the boot sequence at system start-up: Alert! Cover was previously removed.
Page 26: Power Management
For most systems, enabling Power Management at any level causes EIDE hard-disk drives to switch to low-power mode after about 20 minutes of system inactivity (see Table 3-2). NOTES: All EIDE drives shipped by Dell with your system support this feature.
Page 27: Thermal Power-Off
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 down the system after a preset temperature level is exceeded.
Page 28: Using The System Password Feature
If your data requires more security, it is your responsibility to obtain and use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs. 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 password protection.
Page 29 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 <Backspace> or the left-arrow key. NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press <Esc>. 5.
Page 30 Password". Using the Setup Password Feature 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, whenever you use the System Setup program.
Page 31 When you start the System Setup program, the System Setup screen appears with the Setup Password setting highlighted, prompting you to type the password. If you do not enter the correct password, the system lets you view, but not modify, the System Setup screen - with the following exceptions: You can still modify the System Date, System Time, CPU Speed, Keyboard Num Lock, and PC Speaker options.
Page 32 information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. 6. In the System Setup program, verify that the password is disabled. Proceed to step 7 if you want to assign a new password. NOTE: Before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must replace the PSWD jumper plug. 7.
Page 33: Quick Start
The Windows NT operating system does not provide full Plug and Play support. 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 to legacy mode, enter the card's resources through the manufacturer's utility, and then use the ICU to add the Plug and Play card to your system configuration.
Page 34 ICU" for detailed instructions. About the ICU 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.
Page 35 Preparing to Use the ICU Before using the ICU for the first time, you must complete the following steps: 1. If your system includes Dell-installed software, make a program diskette of the ICU from the diskette image on your hard- disk drive.
Page 36 Figure 4-1. ICU Window You can maneuver through each menu and dialog box using a mouse. If a mouse is not available, you can use the keys shown in Table 4-1. Each menu and menu option has an underlined character in its name; when you press the <Alt> key in conjunction with the key for the underlined character, that menu or menu option is selected.
Page 37 4. Select the name of the card you want to add. If the card is not listed, see "Adding an Unlisted Card". 5. 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 possible.
Page 38 Figure 4-5. Available Settings List Box 9. To change individual resource values for the current configuration setting, select the resource value that you want to change and click the Options button located below the resource values (see Figure 4-6). For example, when you click the value under DMA, the Options button changes to the DMA Options button. When you click this button, a smaller dialog box appears.
Page 39 3. Click the name of the category of card that you want to add. If you clicked Add in step 2, click OK. A dialog box appears, listing the names of all available cards of that type. 4. Select Unlisted Card from the bottom of the list of cards displayed in the dialog box that appears. Then click OK. 5.
Page 40 Figure 4-9. Specify I/O Port Dialog Box 8. 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 settings or that it cannot use its default settings and must be reconfigured.
Page 41 You have completed this procedure; do not proceed to step 5. 5. To add, modify, or remove a resource value, select the box beneath the resource to be assigned, and then click Add, Modify, or Remove, respectively. For example, if you click the box beneath IRQ, the Add, Modify, and Remove buttons change to Add Interrupt, Modify Interrupt, and Remove Interrupt.
Page 42 Viewing Resources The ICU displays all resources currently used by your system. To view all system resources, select System Resources from the View menu or click View. The System Resource Usage dialog box (see Figure 4-10) displays all resources currently used by the system. Figure 4-10.
Page 43 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. These expansion cards are dynamic, which means that they are allocated resources at system start-up.
Page 44 11. Click OK in the Card Configuration dialog box when you have finished making your selections.
Page 45: Connecting To A Network
This chapter also provides instructions for configuring the NIC under the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 operating system. NOTE: The NIC drivers for systems running a Dell-installed Windows NT 4.0 operating system are automatically detected and installed. Instructions for reinstalling these NIC drivers are included later in this chapter.
Page 46 The Windows NT 4.0 operating system automatically detects and installs the NIC driver. To reinstall the driver, complete the following steps. 1. 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 47 Japanese version of Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 and you need to reinstall 3Com EtherDisk XL, follow the steps in "Reinstallation." First-Time Installation If Dell did not install Japanese Windows NT 4.0, or if you are installing Windows NT 4.0 on a formatted or blank hard-disk drive, follow these steps:...
Page 48 Reinstallation If Dell already installed the Japanese version of Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 and you need to reinstall 3Com EtherDisk XL version 3.01, follow these steps: 1. Use the 3Com EtherDisk XL version 3.01 diskettes to reinstall the 3Com 3C905b NIC drivers.
Page 49: Connecting Audio Devices
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 50 Adjusting Volume 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. Adjusting Volume in Windows NT 4.0 Use the following procedure to adjust the speaker or headphone volume in the Windows NT 4.0 operating system: 1.
Page 51 Using Audio Utilities The Windows NT 4.0 operating system installed on your Dell system has its own utilities for playing audio CDs and manipulating .wav files. Use Audio Input to control the input of devices from which you are recording .wav data. Use Audio Mixer to adjust sound levels from several different audio sources.
Page 52: Scsi Device Considerations
Your hard-disk drive subsystem must consist of either SCSI hard-disk drives or EIDE hard-disk drives. Dell does not support a mix of both types of hard-disk drives. The four internal drive bays (located in the drive cage beneath the externally accessible drive bays; see Figure 7-1) are used for either SCSI hard-disk drives or EIDE hard-disk drives.
Page 53 SCSI Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 To reinstall the SCSI drivers for Windows NT 4.0, follow these steps: 1. Use the Program Diskette Maker (located in the Dell Accessories folder) to make a diskette copy of the SCSI drivers installed on your hard-disk drive.
Page 54 5. Insert the diskette containing the Adaptec 7890 and 7880 device drivers and press <Enter>. You created this diskette using the Dell DiskMaker program when you made program diskette sets of your Dell-installed software. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows NT installation.
Page 55: Before You Begin
It describes how to remove and replace the computer cover and rotate the power supply away from the system board. It also familiarizes you with the internal components you may handle if you install Dell hardware options.
Page 56: Removing The Computer Cover
When you remove an option from its shipping carton, you may find it wrapped in antistatic packing material designed to protect it from electrostatic damage. Do not remove the packing material until you are ready to install the option. CAUTION: "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge".
Page 57 cover from closing properly. 2. Check to see that no tools or extra parts (including screws) are left inside the computer's chassis. 3. Replace the cover. Facing the left side of the computer, hold the cover at a slight angle as shown in Figure 8-3, and then align the top of the cover with the top of the chassis.
Page 58 Figure 8-5 shows your computer with its cover removed. Refer to this illustration to locate interior features and components discussed in this guide. Figure 8-5. Inside the Chassis Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board To access some components on the system board, you may have to rotate the system power supply out of the way. Use the following procedure to rotate the power supply: 1.
Page 59: Expansion Cards
Installing System Board Options: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Overview Expansion Cards Adding Memory Pentium II Xeon Processor Upgrades Replacing the System Battery Overview This chapter describes how to install the following options: Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI), accelerated graphics port (AGP), and Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA)
Page 60: Expansion Slots
Figure 9-2. Expansion Slots Expansion Slots 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; and expansion-card connector ISA1 can accommodate an 8- or 16-bit ISA expansion card. NOTES: Connector ISA1 shares expansion-slot space with connector PCI5.
Page 61 Save the screw to use when installing the expansion card later in this procedure. Figure 9-3. Removing the Filler Bracket 4. 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 corresponding card guide on the inside front of the chassis as you insert the card into its connector.
Page 62 DIMM Installation Guidelines 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 63 Total DIMM Socket Desired Memory 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 96 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 128 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 192 MB 64 MB 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB 256 MB 128 MB...
Page 64 9. 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 diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur.
Page 65 (labeled "SLOT2_SEC"). Unscrew and remove the four large thumbscrews and top bracket that secure the heat sink and the Dell terminator card to the system board. Pull the terminator card straight out to remove it from the connector. Be sure that the power requirements for both processors match.
Page 66 NOTE: Both processor slots must be populated with either a Pentium II Xeon processor or a Dell terminator card. If a slot is not occupied, or if a non-Dell terminator card is installed, the system will not turn on. 7. If necessary, change the processor speed jumper setting (see Figure B-1 to locate system board jumpers).
Page 67 When you reinstall Windows NT 4.0, the operating system detects the second processor. 13. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the new processor is operating correctly. See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur.
Page 68 3. To access the battery on the system board, rotate the power supply as described in "Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board". 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 bezel and slide the drive forward slightly to provide more room for you to work.
Page 69 obtaining technical assistance.
Page 70: Removing And Replacing The Front Bezel
Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Installing SCSI Devices Overview 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 tape...
Page 71: Removing And Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
Figure 10-2. Removing the Front Bezel 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. To replace the bezel, fit the two retaining hooks on the bezel into their corresponding slots at the bottom of the chassis. Then rotate the top of the bezel toward the chassis until the top tabs snap into their corresponding slots on the bezel.
Page 72 When installing a drive, you connect two cables - a DC power cable and an interface cable - to the back of the drive. Your drive's power input connector (to which you connect the DC power cable) resembles the connector shown in Figure 10-4. Figure 10-4.
Page 73 1. Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation. CAUTION: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer system. Change any settings necessary for your configuration.
Page 74 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"). 6. Slide the new drive into the drive bay until it snaps securely into place (see Figure 10-8). Make sure that both bracket tabs snap into place in the drive bay.
Page 75 See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur. Use the following 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 76 Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive in the Internal Hard-Disk Drive Cage Install an EIDE hard-disk drive in the hard-disk drive bracket as follows: 1. If you are replacing a hard-disk drive that contains data you want to keep, be sure to make a backup of your files before you continue with this procedure.
Page 77 Figure 10-11. Inserting a 1-Inch Hard-Disk Drive Into the Bracket 9. Reinstall the hard-disk drive bracket into the chassis (see Figure 10-12). 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 78 18. Partition and logically format your drive, as described in the next subsection, before proceeding to the next step. 19. Test the hard-disk drive by running the Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics. See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur.
Page 79 There is no requirement that SCSI ID numbers be assigned sequentially or that devices be attached to the cable in order by ID number. SCSI devices installed by Dell are configured correctly during the manufacturing process. You do not need to set the SCSI ID for these SCSI devices.
Page 80 SCSI logic requires that termination be enabled for the two devices at opposite ends of the SCSI chain and disabled for all devices in between. However, because both SCSI controllers are self-terminating and because all internal SCSI cables provided by Dell have active termination at the end of the cables, any SCSI devices you install should have termination disabled on the devices.
Page 81 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 610 system back panel. Contact your Dell sales representative for more information. 5. Connect the SCSI device(s) to power. If you are installing an internal SCSI device, connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the SCSI device.
Page 82 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.
Page 83 Technical Specifications: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Table A-1. Technical Specifications Processor Processor type Intel Pentium II Xeon processor that runs at 400 MHz internally/100 MHz externally or 450 MHz internally/100 MHz externally. A slower compatibility speed can be set through the System Setup program.
Page 84 connector size PCI expansion-card connector data 32 bits width (maximum) ISA expansion-card 98 pins connector size ISA expansion-card connector data 16 bits width (maximum) AGP expansion-card 124 pins connector size AGP expansion-card connector data 32 bits width (maximum) RAID extension 60 pins connector size System Clocks...
Page 85 Video type AGP and PCI graphics adapters Key Combinations <Ctrl><Alt><Del> restarts (reboots) the system <F2> or starts System Setup program (during POST only while Dell logo screen is displayed) <Ctrl><Alt><Enter> Controls and Indicators Reset control push button Power control push button...
Page 86 Hard-disk drive access green LED indicator Link integrity indicator (on NIC connector) green LED Network activity indicator yellow LED (on NIC connector) Power indicator (on green LED system board) Standby power indicator green LED (on system board) Power DC power supply: Wattage 330 W Heat dissipation...
Page 87 Operating -16 to 3048 m* (-50 to 10,000 ft) 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"...
Page 88: Jumpers And Switches-A General Explanation
Hardware Configuration Features: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Overview Jumpers and Switches - A General Explanation System Board Labels I/O Ports and Connectors Interrupt Assignments Memory Allocations Overview 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.
Page 89 Each of these switches has two positions, or settings (usually on and off). To change the setting of a slide switch, use a small, pointed object such as a small screwdriver or a straightened paper clip to slide the switch to the proper position. To change the setting of a rocker switch, use the screwdriver or paper clip to press down on the appropriate side of the switch.
Page 90: System Board Labels
speed. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the "Glossary". System Board Labels Table B-2 lists the labels for connectors and sockets on your system board and gives a brief description of their functions. Table B-2.
Page 91: I/O Ports And Connectors
SLOT2_PRI Primary Intel Pentium II Xeon processor Slot 2 SEC cartridge connector SLOT2_SEC Secondary Intel Pentium II Xeon processor Slot 2 SEC cartridge connector USB connectors * The connector pair ISA1/PC15 share a single card-slot opening so that only one connector of the pair can be used. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the "Glossary".
Page 92 designation. Both the new and the remapped COM ports share the same IRQ setting, as follows: COM1, COM3: IRQ4 (shared setting) COM2, COM4: IRQ3 (shared setting) These COM ports have the following I/O address settings: COM1: 3F8h COM2: 2F8h COM3: 3E8h COM4: 2E8h For example, if you add an internal modem card with a port configured as COM1, the computer then see s logical COM1 as the address on the modem card.
Page 93 Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator Shell Chassis ground Parallel Port Connector 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 94: External Scsi Connector
INIT# Initialize printer SLIN# Select in 18-25 Signal ground External SCSI Connector The 68-pin external small computer system interface (SCSI) connector on the system back panel supports external Ultra SCSI devices such as scanners, ZIP drives, and optical drives. If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the external 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 signals for the external SCSI connector.
Page 95: Keyboard And Mouse Connectors
49-50 Signal ground 51-52 TRMPWR Terminator power RSVD Reserved Signal ground SCSI attention Signal ground SCSI busy SCSI acknowledge SCSI reset SCSI message SCSI select SCSI command/data SCSI request SCSI in/out SCSI data bit 8 SCSI data bit 9 SCSI data bit 10 SCSI data bit 11 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors Your system uses a Personal System/2 (PS/2)-style keyboard and supports a PS/2-compatible mouse.
Page 96 Figure B-6. Pin Numbers for the Keyboard Connector Table B-6. Pin Assignments for the Keyboard Connector Signal Definition KBDATA Keyboard data No connection Signal ground FVcc Fused supply voltage KBCLK Keyboard clock No connection Shell Chassis ground Mouse Connector 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 97: Usb Connectors
Ethernet cable, which is used in 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX networks. The network interface controller (NIC) provides all the functions normally handled by a separate network expansion card. To connect your system to and configure it for use on an Ethernet network, see "Using the Network Interface Controller."...
Page 98: Line-Out Jack
Figure B-10. Microphone Jack Line-Out Jack The line-out jack (see Figure B-11) can be used to attach most computer speakers. The line-out jack is amplified, so speakers with integrated amplifiers are not required. Connect the audio cable from the speakers to this jack. Figure B-11.
Page 99: Memory Allocations
IRQ6 Diskette drive interface IRQ7 Parallel port IRQ8 IRQ9 Available if ACPI is set to Off in System Setup program IRQ10 Available IRQ11 Available IRQ12 Mouse controller IRQ13 Math coprocessor IRQ14 Primary EIDE interface (if Enabled in System Setup program) IRQ15 Secondary EIDE interface (if Enabled in System Setup program) NOTE:...
Page 100 90000h-9FBFFh User memory NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Table B-11 provides a map of the upper memory area. Some of these addresses are dedicated to various system devices, such as the system BIOS.
Page 101: Icu Error Messages
ISA Configuration Utility Messages: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Overview ICU Error Messages Configuration Manager Messages Overview The ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) and its Configuration Manager are capable of identifying 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 102 cards. the Cancel button if the ICU does not display a message naming the conflicting card. Repeat step 2 until the ICU displays a message box naming the conflicting card and the resource(s) in conflict. See the following table entry for an explanation of this message box. This device is unconfigurable The selected card is Perform the following procedure:...
Page 103: Configuration Manager Messages
If you cannot resolve the resource conflict by any of the preceding methods, remove the new card. If you were modifying an existing card, reset the modified card to its previous resource value. The configuration (.cfg) file used This message appears when You can get a copy of the configuration file from the by the ICU for this card is now you try to add a listed card and...
Page 104 Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. ERROR: Failed NVS write. An attempt to write to Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify the integrity of your system Error=Internal Error Code. NVRAM failed. NVRAM. See the chapter titled "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions.
Page 105 If you still receive the error message, contact the manufacturer of the Plug and Play expansion card for assistance. WARNING: Could not The card(s) mentioned If you have documentation that lists the allowable resource values for configure Plug and Play are not fully configured your Plug and Play or PCI expansion card, you can use the following Card Name.
Page 106 assigned to the 2. Identify the card marked config err. system's boot device. This card is attempting to use one or more resources required by the system's boot device. Follow the procedure for the preceding error message in this table. NOTE:For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the "Glossary".
Page 107: Data Preservation
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 or if you inadvertently delete one or more important files.
Page 108: Cleaning System Components
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. In particular, you should keep the exterior of your computer and monitor clean, and you should use a commercially available diskette-drive head- cleaning kit to remove contaminants inside your diskette drives.
Page 109: Environmental Factors
Extreme moisture buildup inside the computer can result in electrical shorts, which can cause serious damage to the computer. Each Dell system is rated to operate at 20 to 80 percent relative humidity, with a humidity gradation of 10 percent per hour. In storage, a Dell system can withstand from 5 to 95 percent relative humidity.
Page 110 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 111 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 112 - Copier machines - Air conditioners - Vacuum cleaners - Space heaters - Power tools - Teletype machines - Adding machines - Laser printers - Facsimile machines - Any other motorized equipment Besides these appliances, the greatest threat to a system's supply of power are surges or blackouts caused by electrical storms. Whenever possible, turn off the computer and any peripherals and unplug them from their power sources during thunderstorms.
Page 113 A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables for connecting peripherals to any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with radio communications services. Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment.
Page 114: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom or back panel of your computer, on card- mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves.
Page 115: Ce Notice (European Union)
(or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus). A statement in the form of "IC Class A ICES-3" or "IC Class B ICES-3" will be located on one of these labels.
Page 116 MOC Notice (South Korea Only) To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital device), examine the South Korean Ministry of Communications (MOC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MOC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product.
Page 117 Figure E-3. MOC Class A Regulatory Mark Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas. Figure E-4. MOC Class B Regulatory Mark Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket).
Page 118 Mexican standards (NOM): 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: DDell Computer de México, S.A.
Page 119 Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM): Exporter: 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. Embarcara: Dell Computer de México,...
Page 120: Coverage During Year One
You must ship the products back to Dell in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in the continental U.S.
Page 121: "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.s. And Canada Only)
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only) 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.
Page 122 Glossary: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems The following list defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in Dell user documents. NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, these definitions may apply only to the Microsoft® Windows® 95 and Windows NT®...
Page 123 Acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A text file containing only characters from the Acronym for management information format. A MIF file ASCII character set (usually created with a text editor, such as contains information, status, and links to component Notepad in Windows), is called an ASCII file.
Page 124 Abbreviation for bulletin board service. A computer system that serves as a central location for accessing data or relaying Abbreviation for nanosecond(s), one billionth of a second. messages by modem. For example, Dell's TechConnect BBS contains the latest version of software, such as video drivers. If NTFS your system has a modem, you can access the BBS and download the most recent version of this software.
Page 125 system fails to respond, you can reboot (also called warm boot) your computer by pressing < Ctrl><Alt><Del>; otherwise, you You can divide a hard-disk drive into multiple physical sections must perform a cold boot by pressing the reset button or by called partitions with the fdisk command.
Page 126 The Program Diskette Maker allows you to create program drives use optical technology to read data from CDs. CDs are diskette sets, or master copies, of software that Dell installed read-only storage devices; you cannot write new data to a CD on your computer system.
Page 127 Examples of code in ROM include the program that Dell Diagnostics initiates your computer's boot routine and the POST. A comprehensive set of diagnostic tests for your Dell computer. To use the diagnostics, you must boot your Abbreviation for revolutions per minute.
Page 128 A DMI browser that allows you to view your computer system's current hardware configuration and operating system version. If SCSI your system includes Dell-installed software, you can select this program from the Dell Accessories program folder. Acronym for small computer system interface. An I/O bus interface with faster data transmission rates than standard ports.
Page 129 Abbreviation for Desktop Management Task Force, a SMART consortium of companies representing hardware and software providers, of which Dell Computer Corporation is a member. Acronym for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. A technology that allows hard-disk drives to report errors and failures to the system BIOS, which then displays an error message on the screen.
Page 130 instruction so that the computer understands it. system board Abbreviation for error checking and correction. As the main circuit board, the system board usually contains most of your computer's integral components, such as the following: Processor Abbreviation for Extended Capabilities Port. Controllers for standard peripheral devices, such as the EEPROM keyboard...
Page 131 signals in the cable. When such devices are connected in a series, you may need to enable or disable the termination on these devices by changing jumper or switch settings on the devices or by changing settings in the configuration software Abbreviation for Expanded Memory Specification.
Page 132 Windows NT and OS/2(r) operating systems can optionally use Abbreviation for uninterruptible power supply. A battery- a FAT file system structure. powered unit that automatically supplies power to your computer in the event of an electrical failure. Abbreviation for Federal Communications Commission. Abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus.
Page 133 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, 10. In text, hexadecimal numbers are On some Dell computers, a video adapter is integrated into the often followed by h. system board. Also available are many video adapter cards that plug into an expansion-card connector.
Page 134 Abbreviation for ISA Configuration Utility. A method for increasing addressable RAM by using the hard- disk drive. For example, in a computer with 16 MB of RAM and 16 MB of virtual memory set up on the hard-disk drive, the operating system would manage the system as though it had 32 MB of physical RAM.
Page 135 may need to change or add options to the win.ini file manually jumper with a text editor such as Notepad. Windows 95 Jumpers are small blocks on a circuit board with two or more pins emerging from them. Plastic plugs containing a wire fit An integrated and complete Microsoft Windows operating down over the pins.
Page 136 Abbreviation for light-emitting diode. An electronic device that lights up when a current is passed through it. local bus On a computer with local-bus expansion capability, certain peripheral devices (such as the video adapter circuitry) can be designed to run much faster than they would with a traditional expansion bus.

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