Dell Dimension L___cx - Manual (Page 19)

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Video drivers provided with your computer for supporting video resolutions greater
than 640 x 480 pixels. Before changing the resolution, check the monitor docu-
mentation to determine the supported resolutions and refresh rates.
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Dell Diagnostics for evaluating the computer’s components and devices (refer to
“Running the Dell Diagnostics” in Chapter 4).
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The system setup program for viewing and changing system configuration infor-
mation (refer to Appendix B, “System Setup Program”)
B, “System Setup Program”).
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Wakeup On LAN (PCI 2.2) capability for systems with 2.2) capability for systems with a Wakeup On LAN-capable
network card installed. This feature, when enabled in the system setup program, This feature, when enabled in the system setup program,
allows the system to be started up from a server management console. Wakeup
On LAN capability also allows remote computer setup,
N capability also allows remote computer setup, basic input/output system
(BIOS) upgrades, software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset
tracking after hours and on weekends when local area network (LAN) traffic is at
AN) traffic is at
a minimum.
Available Upgrades
The upgrades Dell offers undergo rigorous testing to ensure proper operation with
your computer. You should review “PCI Expansion Card Upgrades” in Chapter 2 or
Chapter 3, “Installing Drives,” to be sure you have the necessary slots or resources
available before purchasing such an upgrade.
Dell offers a variety of expansion cards to increase system functionality:
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Fax/modem cards with telephony support /modem cards with telephony support
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PCI sound cards and multimedia speakers
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10/100-Mbps network cards
You can expand your system's memory up to 512 MB by installing additional 168-pin,
100-MHz non-error checking and correction (non-ECC) S
SDRAM DIMMs in the DIMM
sockets on the system board. Purchasing memory upgrades from Dell Spare Parts
ensures system compatibility; these upgrades are also covered under your system
warranty. Refer to “Adding Memory” in Chapter 2 before purchasing a memory
Chapter 2 before purchasing a memory
upgrade.
Dell offers a wide variety of drives that can be installed in your system, including the
following options:
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ATA-33/66 66 Ultra DMA hard-disk drives
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EIDE tape drives
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Zip drives with removable media
To order any of these upgrades, call Dell. grades, call Dell.