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Dell Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems User's Guide Safety Instructions Introduction Using the Software Support Utilities Using the System Setup Program Using the ISA Configuration Utility Using the Network Interface Controller Using the Integrated Audio Controller Using the Integrated SCSI Controllers Working Inside Your Compute[...]

Safety Instructions: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems When Using Your Computer System Ergonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer system from potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety. Wh[...]

(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. Adjust the tilt of the monitor, its contrast and[...]

3. 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. In addition, [...]

Introduction : Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Overview System Features Important Note to Windows NT 4.0 Users Front Panel Back Panel Getting Help Overview Dell Precision 610 systems are high - speed, upgradable workstations designed around Intel® Pentium® II Xeon® processors. These Dell systems support the high - perform[...]

system BIOS allows you to install a Plug and Play expansion card without setting jumpers or switches or performing other configuration tasks. The ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) allows you to configure an existing ISA expansion card for conflict - free operation. Also, because the system BIOS is stored in flash memory, it can be updated to support [...]

The System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing the system configuration information. For more information on this program, see " Using the System Setup Program ". Enhanced security features available through the System Setup program (a setup password, a system password, a system password lock option, a write - protect option fo[...]

Dell OpenManage Client is the Dell software - management application interface for DMI. Dell OpenManage Client is designed for local systems in a Dell DMI client network and includes the following features: - Compliance with the DMI 2.0 specification Support for the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 operating system - Support to view and modify a local syst[...]

Windows NT 4.0 video drivers – See the documentation for your graphics adapter. Windows NT 4.0 NIC driver – See " Windows NT 4.0 NIC Driver ". Windows NT 4.0 audio drivers – See " Audio Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 " . Creating Disk Partitions for Windows NT 4.0 After you have completed the setup procedure for the Dell - ins[...]

Setup Program ". For detailed descriptions and illustrations of each port and connector on the back panel, see " I/O Ports and Connectors ". Connecting External Devices You can connect various external devices, such as a mouse and printer, to the I/O ports and connectors on the computer's back panel. The system BIOS detects the [...]

Using the Software Support Utilities: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Overview Dell - Installed Software Support Utilities Backing Up the Software Support Utilities Software Support Utilities on Diskette System Utilities and Services Microsoft Updated ATAPI Drivers Overview Your Dell system comes with software support utilit[...]

If included, the release.txt file contains the latest updates to the information in this guide. Use the editor included with your operating system to view and/or print the contents of the release.txt file. System Utilities and Services The following utilities and services are included on your Dell system utilities diskette: The Asset Tag utility le[...]

You can use the Asset Tag utility to enter an asset tag number that you or your company assign to the computer; you can also use it to reenter the computer's service tag number if that becomes necessary. Use the asset command from an MS - DOS prompt. To view existing asset tag and service tag numbers, type asset and press <Enter>. (You c[...]

the software. To turn off a locked - up system, either press the power button a second time or press the reset button. Dell ThermalShutdown Service The Dell ThermalShutdown service helps protect components such as the system processor and the primary hard - disk drive from damage due to overheating. It can also protect your system data from loss or[...]

utility, modify the path statement to include that directory. (See your MS - DOS reference documentation for information on modifying the autoexec.bat file.) Microsoft Updated ATAPI Drivers Microsoft updated ATAPI drivers (provided for Windows NT 4.0 operating system) offer a performance improvement by off - loading certain functions from the syste[...]

Using the System Setup Program : Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Overview Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Screen Using the System Setup Program System Setup Options Using the System Password Feature Using the Setup Password Feature Disabling a Forgotten Password Responding to Error Messages Overview Each time [...]

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[...]

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. Displays help information for the selec[...]

System Date System Date resets the date on the computer's internal calendar. Your system automatically displays the day of the week corresponding to the settings in the month, day- of- month , and year fields. To change the date, press the left - or right - arrow keys to select a field, and then press <+> or < - > to increase or de[...]

For EIDE hard - disk drives, the system provides an automatic drive - type detect feature. To use this feature for Primary Drive 0, highlight the Primary Drive 0 option and type a (for automatic ); to use it for Primary Drive 1, highlight the Primary Drive 1 option and type a . In each case, the option setting changes to Auto. After the system rebo[...]

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 <+> or < - > to move a selected device up and down the list. The fo[...]

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). [...]

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. Set this option according to the type of peripher[...]

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) On Refer to " Using the Integrated SCSI Controllers " and " Installing Drives " for information about configu[...]

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 displ[...]

Off On (Add - in NIC) On (Integrated NIC) If On (Add - in NIC) or On (Integrated NIC) is selected, a special local area network (LAN) signal from a server management console starts the system. Wakeup On LAN capability also allows remote computer setup, BIOS upgrades, software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset tracking after hour[...]

However, not all EIDE hard - disk drives support this feature. Enabling this feature for drives that do not support it may cause the EIDE drive to become inoperable until the computer is restarted and the Power Management option is disabled. In low - power mode, the disks inside the drive stop spinning. They remain idle until the next drive access,[...]

The processor type and BIOS level are listed in the system data boxes. Level 2 Cache displays the size of the integrated cache. Service Tag displays the system's five - character service tag number, which was programmed into NVRAM by Dell during the manufacturing process. Refer to this number during technical assistance or service calls. The s[...]

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 . Type the desired system password in the Confirm Passwo[...]

Enter the System Setup program by pressing <F2>. For instructions on changing the setting for Password Status, see " Password Status ". 2 . Highlight the System Security setting and press <Enter>. 3 . Highlight the System Password setting and press <Enter>. 4 . To delete an existing system password, press <Enter> i[...]

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 [...]

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 . Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in &quo[...]

Using the ISA Configuration Utility: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Overview Quick Start About the ICU When to Run the ICU Preparing to Use the ICU Starting the ICU Adding a Listed Card Adding an Unlisted Card Modifying a Card Removing a Card Viewing Resources Saving the System Configuration Exiting the ICU Locking and Unlo[...]

When the utility has finished loading, the ICU window (see Figure 4 - 1 ) is displayed. 4 . Add, modify, or remove a card, or view resources for a card or other device. Depending on what you need to accomplish with the ICU, you may need to perform one or more of these tasks: If you are adding a non - Plug and Play ISA expansion card, see " Add[...]

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. For instructions on how to create a program diskette from the diskette image, see the online help provid[...]

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 s[...]

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. If the ICU cannot find a resource that is valid f[...]

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 b[...]

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 . Click No when the ICU asks if you have a conf[...]

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. 9 . Click OK. If the card mus[...]

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[...]

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. System Resource Usage Dialog Box To determine which card u[...]

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. Device drivers that do not support this dynamic card configuration are referred to as s[...]

11 . Click OK in the Card Configuration dialog box when you have finished making your selections.[...]

Using the Network Interface Controller: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Overview Connecting to a Network Configuring the NIC Manually Configuring a 3Com PCI 3C905b NIC Overview This chapter describes how to connect your computer system to an Ethernet network using the integrated 3Com Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) 3[...]

To connect your system to and configure it for use on an Ethernet network, you must complete the following steps: 1 . Connect the network cable to the back of your computer. See the following subsection, Network Cable Requirements, for detailed instructions. 2 . Verify that the NIC is enabled in the System Setup program. See " NIC " for i[...]

5 . Double - click My Computer, double - click Control Panel, and then double - click the Network icon. NOTE: If you are installing networking on your system for the first time, the Windows NT operating system displays a message asking if you want to install networking. Click Yes, and refer to your Windows NT documentation for instructions. 6 . Cli[...]

1 . Install Windows NT 4.0. For more information on installing Windows NT 4.0, see the Dell - Installed Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Setup Guide and your operating system documentation. 2 . Install the Microsoft updated ATAPI driver for Windows NT 4.0. For more information on installing Microsoft updated ATAPI driver, see " Using the S[...]

Using the Integrated Audio Controller: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Overview Connecting Audio Devices Adjusting Volume Adjusting 3D Sound Using Audio Utilities Installing Audio Drivers Overview This chapter describes how to connect your computer system to external audio devices that use the 16 - bit integrated audio contr[...]

than beep codes), but any attached external speakers do transmit these sounds. For more information, see " Sound " and " PC Speaker ". Microphones Your computer system supports most standard personal computer microphones. You can purchase a microphone separately from Dell. Connect the audio cable from the microphone to the micro[...]

Muting the Internal Speaker To mute the internal speaker, follow these steps: 1 . Start the Windows NT operating system. 2 . Double - click the speaker icon in the right corner of the taskbar. 3 . From the Master Out panel, click Advanced Controls in the Options menu. 4 . Click the Advanced button under the Master Out column. 5 . Click the PC Speak[...]

Using the Integrated SCSI Controllers : Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Overview SCSI Device Considerations Installing SCSI Drivers Overview This chapter provides instructions for installing drivers for the following SCSI controllers: Integrated Adaptec 7890 Ultra2/Wide low voltage differential (LVD) small computer system in[...]

Figure 7 - 1. Internal Drive Bays For detailed information about installing drives in either the externally accessible drive bays or the internal drive bays, see " Installing Drives ". Installing SCSI Drivers Your system's SCSI drivers were installed at Dell and are operative when you receive the system - no further installation or c[...]

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. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows NT installation.[...]

Working Inside Your Computer : Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Overview Before You Begin Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover Inside Your Computer Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board Overview Your Dell Precision 610 system supports a variety of internal options that expand system capabili[...]

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: See " Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge ". Removing the Computer Cover Use the followin[...]

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. Hook the tabs on the cover[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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 [...]

1 . If you are removing a non - Plug and Play ISA expansion card, enter the ICU and remove the expansion card from your configuration. See " Using the ISA Configuration Utility " for instructions. 2 . Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in See " Removing the Computer Cover ". CAUTION: See " Protecting Ag[...]

Total Desired Memory DIMM Socket ABCD 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 128 MB 384 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 512 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB Table 9 - 2 . Sample Registered SDRAM DIMM Configuration Options Total Desired Memory DIMM Socket A B C D 5[...]

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 the[...]

either the primary or secondary Pentium II Xeon processor. CAUTION: The second Pentium II Xeon processor must be of the same type and speed as the first processor. Each Pentium II Xeon processor and its associated L2 (level - 2) cache memory are contained in a Slot 2 SEC cartridge that is installed in a dedicated connector on the system board. In s[...]

Figure 9 -8. Slot 2 SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly Removal 6 . Insert the new Slot 2 SEC cartridge/heat sink assembly into the system board connector. Press the Slot 2 SEC cartridge firmly into its connector until it is fully seated. You must use up to 25 lb of force to fully seat the Slot 2 SEC cartridge in its connector. Install a second Slot 2[...]

See " Using the System Setup Program ". 11 . While in the System Setup program, reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing Chassis Intrusion to Not Detected. See " Using the System Setup Program " for instructions. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for informati[...]

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 forwa[...]

obtaining technical assistance.[...]

Installing Drives : Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems User's Guide Overview Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel Removing and Replacing Front - Panel Inserts Connecting Drives Installing a Drive in a 5.25 - Inch Drive Bay Installing an EIDE Hard - Disk Drive Installing SCSI Devices Overview Your Dell computer has eight [...]

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. Th[...]

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. DC Power Cable Connector The drive's interface connector is a card - edge connector[...]

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. If you are installing an EIDE CD [...]

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 pl[...]

See " Removing and Replacing Front - Panel Inserts " found earlier in this chapter. 12 . Replace the front bezel according to the instructions in " Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel " found earlier in this chapter. 13 . Replace the computer cover, and reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources and turn t[...]

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. 2 . Prepare the drive for install[...]

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. Be sure to fold dow[...]

Figure 10 -13. Attaching Hard - Disk Drive Cables 12 . If the other end of the EIDE cable is not already connected, connect it to the IDE1 connector on the system board. CAUTION: You must match the colored strip on the EIDE cable with pin 1 on the IDE1 connector to avoid possible damage to your system. To locate the IDE1 connector, see Figure 9 - 1[...]

NOTE: When using the Windows NT operating system with the FAT 16 file system, the primary partition for each hard - disk drive can be no larger than 2 gigabytes (GB). Extended partitions can be larger than 2 GB, but each logical drive within an extended partition must be no larger than 2 GB. To partition and logically format your hard - disk drive,[...]

Device Termination 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 [...]

surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it. 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" found earlier in this section. 3 . Install the SCSI devices as appropriate. To in[...]

For any SCSI devices, the respective category under Drives: Primary or Drives: Secondary should be set to None. For instructions, see " Using the System Setup Program ". 10 . If you installed a SCSI hard - disk drive, partition and format the drive. Then install the operating system. For instructions, see the next subsection, " Parti[...]

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. Inter[...]

connector size PCI expansion - card connector data width (maximum) 32 bits ISA expansion - card connector size 98 pins ISA expansion - card connector data width (maximum) 16 bits AGP expansion - card connector size 124 pins AGP expansion - card connector data width (maximum) 32 bits RAID extension connector size 60 pins System Clocks System clock 1[...]

Parallel one 25 - pin connector (bidirectional) SCSI one 68 - pin Ultra/Wide SCSI connector Video standard 15 - pin DIN connector(s) on add - in graphics adapter PS/2 - style keyboard 6 - pin mini - DIN connector PS/2 - compatible mouse 6 - pin mini - DIN connector NIC RJ45 connector USB two USB - compliant 4 - pin connectors Audio line in 1/8 - in[...]

Hard - disk drive access indicator green LED Link integrity indicator (on NIC connector) green LED Network activity indicator (on NIC connector) yellow LED Power indicator (on system board) green LED Standby power indicator (on system board) green LED Power DC power supply: Wattage 330 W Heat dissipation 850 BTU/hr (nominal) Voltage 90 to 135 V at [...]

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 "[...]

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) po[...]

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 approp[...]

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. System Board Connectors and Sockets Connector or Socket Description AGP AGP g[...]

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 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 acr[...]

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 compu[...]

4 DTR O Data terminal ready 5 GND N/A Signal ground 6 DSR I Data set ready 7 RTS O Request to send 8 CTS I Clear to send 9 RI I Ring indicator Shell N/A N/A 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 [...]

16 INIT# O Initialize printer 17 SLIN# O Select in 18 - 25 GND N/A 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 [...]

49 - 50 GND N/A Signal ground 51 - 52 TRMPWR N/A Terminator power 53 RSVD N/A Reserved 54 GND N/A Signal ground 55 ATN I/O SCSI attention 56 GND N/A Signal ground 57 BSY I/O SCSI busy 58 ACK I/O SCSI acknowledge 59 RST I/O SCSI reset 60 MSG I/O SCSI message 61 SEL I/O SCSI select 62 C/D I/O SCSI command/data 63 REQ I/O SCSI request 64 I/O I/O SCSI [...]

Figure B - 6. Pin Numbers for the Keyboard Connector Table B - 6. Pin Assignments for the Keyboard Connector Pin Signal I/O Definition 1 KBDATA I/O Keyboard data 2 NC N/A No connection 3 GND N/A Signal ground 4 FVcc N/A Fused supply voltage 5 KBCLK I/O Keyboard clock 6 NC N/A No connection Shell N/A N/A Chassis ground Mouse Connector If you reconfi[...]

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 ." Figure B - 8. NIC Connect[...]

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. Line - Out Jack Line- In Jack The line - in jack (see Fig[...]

IRQ6 Diskette drive interface IRQ7 Parallel port IRQ8 RTC 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: For the full [...]

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. Others are available for use by expansion cards and/or an expanded memory manager (EM[...]

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 configurati[...]

cards. the Cancel button if the ICU does not display a message naming the conflicting card. 3 . 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 because of a resource conflict with card c[...]

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 by the ICU for this card is now invalid or does not exist. Do you wish to load the file ? No configuration (.cfg) file ex[...]

Message Probable Cause Corrective Action Found Plug and Play ISA card: Plug and Play ISA Card Name. This message appears at system start - up for each Plug and Play ISA expansion card recognized by the Configuration Manager. Status message; no action is required. NOTICE: Boot Device Not Active! CSN=Card Select Number. A boot device was found to be [...]

If you still receive the error message, contact the manufacturer of the Plug and Play expansion card for assistance. WARNING: Could not configure Plug and Play Card Name. WARNING: Could not configure PCI device, ID=DeviceID. Failed to configure Number of Total Count Plug and Play ISA devices. Use your system's configuration utility to resolve [...]

assigned to the system's boot device. 2 . Identify the card marked config err. This card is attempting to use one or more resources required by the system's boot device. 3 . 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[...]

Maintaining the System : Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Overview Data Preservation Cleaning System Components Environmental Factors Power Protection Devices Overview Proper use of preventive maintenance procedures can keep the system in top operating condition and minimize the need for costly, time - consuming service proce[...]

However, such accidents do not actually erase the contents of the hard - disk drive files until new data is written to the sectors containing these files. With software such as the Norton Utilities, Mace Utilities, or PC - Tools Deluxe, the data stored in these areas can often be restored, meaning that you can recover most, if not all, of the data.[...]

Cleaning Drives You can clean the heads of your diskette drives by using a commercially available diskette - drive head- cleaning kit. These kits include diskettes pretreated with a chemical solution to nonabrasively remove contaminants that accumulate on the drive heads during normal operation. If the kit does not contain instructions, insert one [...]

Altitude Operating a system at high altitude (low pressure) reduces the efficiency of forced and convection cooling and can result in electrical problems related to arcing and corona effects. This condition can also cause sealed components with internal pressure, such as electrolytic capacitors, to fail or perform at reduced efficiency. Each Dell s[...]

other devices through the AC power cable and power source or through the air like transmitted radio waves. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) publishes specific regulations to limit the amount of EMI and RFI emitted by computing equipment. Each Dell system meets these FCC regulations. To reduce the possibility of EMI and RFI, follow these [...]

- 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[...]

Regulatory Notices: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Overview FCC Notices (U.S. Only) IC Notice (Canada Only) CE Notice (European Union) EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) VCCI Notice (Japan Only) MOC Notice (South Korea Only) Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badan i Certyf[...]

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[...]

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). 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. Note that Industry Canada regulations provide [...]

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions. Figure E -1 . VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark[...]

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 [...]

NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official 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. Cuauhtem[...]

Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F. Supply voltage: 115/230 VAC Frequency: 60/50 Hz Current consumption: 6.0/3.0 A Información para NOM (únicamente para México) La información siguiente se proporciona en el dispositivo o en los dispositivos descritos en este documento, en cumplimiento con los requisitos de la Norma Oficial Mexicana (N[...]

Warranties and Return Policy: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems Overview Limited Three- Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only) "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only) Overview Limited Three- Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only) Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware pro[...]

part to Dell. Replacement parts are new or reconditioned. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to you. 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 returnin[...]

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® operating systems A Abbreviation for ampere(s). AC A[...]

Acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A text file containing only characters from the ASCII character set (usually created with a text editor, such as Notepad in Windows), is called an ASCII file. ASIC Acronym for application - specific integrated circuit. ASPI Advanced SCSI programming interface. asset tag code An individ[...]

An ASCII text file containing a list of commands that run in sequence. Instead of typing each command, you need only type the batch filename. The system executes the commands as if you had typed each one individually. Both files must have a filename extension of bat . baud rate A measurement of data transmission speed. For example, modems are desig[...]

system fails to respond, you can reboot (also called warm boot) your computer by pressing < Ctrl><Alt><Del>; otherwise, you must perform a cold boot by pressing the reset button or by turning the computer off and then back on. bootable diskette A diskette that can boot your computer to the operating system in the event that the co[...]

The metal - contact section on the bottom of an expansion card that plugs into an expansion - card connector. CD- ROM Abbreviation for compact disc read - only memory. CD - ROM drives use optical technology to read data from CDs. CDs are read - only storage devices; you cannot write new data to a CD with standard CD - ROM drives. cm Abbreviation fo[...]

The part of the computer that contains indicators and controls, such as the power switch, hard - disk drive access indicator, and power indicator. conventional memory The first 640 KB of RAM. Conventional memory is found in all computers. Unless they are specially designed, MS - DOS(r) programs are limited to running in conventional memory. coproce[...]

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for more information about using the Dell Diagnostics. Dell OpenManage™ Client Administrator/Client A DMI browser that allows you to view your computer system's current hardware configuration and operating system version. If your system includes Dell - installed software, you can select this program from[...]

Abbreviation for Desktop Management Interface. DMI enables the management of your computer system's software and hardware. DMI collects information about the system's components, such as the operating system, memory, peripherals, expansion cards, and asset tag. Information about the system's components is displayed as a MIF file or t[...]

ECC Abbreviation for error checking and correction. ECP Abbreviation for Extended Capabilities Port. EEPROM Acronym for electrically erasable programmable read - only memory. EIDE Abbreviation for enhanced integrated drive electronics. EIDE devices add one or more of the following enhancements to the traditional IDE standard: Data transfer rates of[...]

EMS Abbreviation for Expanded Memory Specification. EPROM Acronym for erasable programmable read - only memory. ESD Abbreviation for electrostatic discharge. expanded memory A technique for accessing RAM above 1 MB. To enable expanded memory on your computer, you must use an EMM. You should configure your system to support expanded memory only if y[...]

Windows NT and OS/2(r) operating systems can optionally use a FAT file system structure. FCC Abbreviation for Federal Communications Commission. flash memory A type of EEPROM chip that can be reprogrammed from a utility on diskette while still installed in a computer; most EEPROM chips can only be rewritten with special programming equipment. forma[...]

common information, or attributes, about a manageable component. GUI Acronym for graphical user interface. h Abbreviation for hexadecimal. A base - 16 numbering system, often used in programming to identify addresses in the computer's RAM and I/O memory addresses for devices. The sequence of decimal numbers from 0 through 16, for example, is e[...]

Abbreviation for ISA Configuration Utility. I/O Abbreviation for input/output. The keyboard is an input device, and a printer is an output device. In general, I/O activity can be differentiated from computational activity. For example, when a program sends a document to the printer, it is engaging in output activity; when the program sorts a list o[...]

jumper Jumpers are small blocks on a circuit board with two or more pins emerging from them. Plastic plugs containing a wire fit down over the pins. The wire connects the pins and creates a circuit. Jumpers provide a simple and reversible method of changing the circuitry in a printed circuit board. K Abbreviation for kilo - , indicating 1,000. KB A[...]

LED 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. Some local - bus de[...]