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other configuration tasks. The ISA Configuration
Utility (ICU) allows you to configure existing non-
Plug and Play ISA expansion cards for conflict-free
operation. Also, because the system BIOS is stored
in flash memory, it can be updated to support future
enhancements to the Plug and Play standard.
• Universal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which can
simplify connecting peripheral devices such as mice,
printers, and computer speakers. The USB connec-
tors on your computer’s back panel provide a single
connection point for multiple USB-compliant
devices. USB-compliant devices can also be con-
nected and disconnected while the system is running.
• A modular computer chassis with a minimum num-
ber of screws for easy disassembly and improved
serviceability.
• A chassis designed for both horizontal (desktop) and
vertical (mini tower) use. Although the chassis is
optimized for horizontal positioning, an optional
floor stand can be purchased that, when attached,
makes the system into a mini tower (for instructions
on attaching the floor stand, see “Using the Optional
Floor Stand” found later in this chapter).
The system board includes the following built-in
features:
• One 16-bit ISA expansion slot, one shared PCI/ISA
expansion slot, and one PCI expansion slot on the
riser board.
• A 64-bit PCI local bus video subsystem, which
includes the S3 Trio64V+ 86C765 super video
graphics array (SVGA) video controller and 2 MB
of video memory. Maximum resolutions are
1280 x 1024 pixels with 256 colors noninterlaced
and 1024 x 768 pixels with 65,536 colors non-
interlaced. In 800 x 600- and 640 x 480-pixel
resolutions, 16.7 million colors are available for
true-color graphics.
• A diskette/tape drive interface, which supports a
3.5-inch diskette drive and, optionally, a second dis-
kette drive or tape drive.
• Enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) sup-
port. The primary and secondary interface are both
located on the PCI bus to provide faster data
throughput. Each interface supports high-capacity
EIDE drives, as well as devices such as EIDE
CD-ROM drives and EIDE tape drives.
• One high-performance serial port and one bi-
directional parallel port for connecting external
devices. The parallel port is fully Enhanced Capabil-
ities Port (ECP) compliant.
• A Personal System/2 (PS/2)-style keyboard port and
a PS/2-compatible mouse port.
• An integrated 10/100 megabit-per-second (Mbps)
3Com
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PCI 3C905TX Ethernet network interface
controller (NIC), which uses the 3C916 chip. The
NIC is configured using software described in Chap-
ter 4, “Using Integrated Devices.”
• A 16-bit integrated Crystal CS4236 audio controller
that provides all the sound functions of the Sound
Blaster Pro expansion card. For information, see
your online System User’s Guide.
The following software is included with your Dell com-
puter system:
• Utilities that safeguard your system and enhance the
operation of its hardware features, such as maximiz-
ing your monitor’s resolution capabilities. For
information on these utilities, see your online System
User’s Guide.
• Video drivers for displaying many popular applica-
tion programs in high-resolution modes. For more
information on these utilities, see your online System
User’s Guide.
• The System Setup program for quickly viewing and
changing the system configuration information for
your system. For more information on this program,
see Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program.”
• An Auto Power On utility that enables your system
to perform routine tasks automatically in your
absence. For more information on this utility, see
your online System User’s Guide.
• Enhanced security features available through the
System Setup program (a setup password, a system
password, a system password lock option, a write-
protect option for diskette drives, and automatic
display of the system’s service tag number). In addi-
tion, a customer-definable asset tag number can be
assigned via a software support utility and viewed on
the System Setup screens. For more information, see