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Introduction 1-3
The battery is designed to work only with Dell
Inspiron 3000 computers. Do not attempt to use the
battery with other computers.
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Cache memory that enhances the speed of many
microprocessor operations by storing the most
recently accessed contents of system memory. Dell
Inspiron 3000 M166ST computers have 32 kilobytes
(KB) of internal cache on the microprocessor and
256 KB of static random-access memory (SRAM)
level 2 (L2) cache. Dell Inspiron 3000 M200ST and
M233XT computers have 512 KB of SRAM L2
cache.
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Sixteen megabytes (MB) of nonremovable memory
on the system board. Memory on any Dell Inspiron
3000 system can be increased up to 144 MB by
installing a combination of 16-, 32-, or 64-MB
3.3-volt (V) small-outline, dual in-line memory
modules (SoDIMMs) in the two memory module
sockets on the system board.
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Three power conservation modes—standby mode,
save-to-RAM suspend mode, and save-to-disk sus-
pend mode—which help you conserve battery power.
If the batteries run out of power, save-to-disk sus-
pend mode prevents data loss by copying all system
data to the hard-disk drive and turning off the
computer.
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A special options bay that extends the functionality
of your computer by letting you use a CD-ROM
drive, a diskette drive, or an optional secondary
battery.
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Support for up to two 3.3-V or 5-V PC Cards. The
computer supports up to two type I or type II cards
(in any combination) or one type III card.
Dell-installed device drivers on the hard-disk drive
s up po rt t he op e ra ti on o f m an y s t an da r d P C C ar ds .
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A basic input/output system (BIOS) that resides in
flash memory and can be upgraded by diskette. A
BIOS upgrade, if required, can be obtained on dis-
kette from Dell or can be downloaded from Dell’s
TechConnect BBS. See Chapter 5, “Getting Help,”
for more information on Dell’s online services.
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High-performance parallel and serial ports, and a
multipurpose Personal System (PS)/2 connector for
attaching external devices. There is also a monitor
connector for attaching an external monitor to your
computer.
NOTE: If you need to connect an external diskette
drive and you did not order a diskette drive cable
with your computer, contact Dell to order the appro-
priate cable. For information on contacting Dell, see
Chapter 5,“Getting Help.”
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A PS/2-compatible touch pad that gives your com-
puter full mouse functionality.
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An infrared port for use with compatible external
devices. The infrared port permits file transfers with-
out using cable connections. Fast infrared
technology is also available.
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which can
simplify connecting peripheral devices such as mice,
printers, and computer speakers. The USB connector
on your computer’s back panel provides a single
connection point for multiple USB-compliant
devices. USB-compliant devices can also be con-
nected and disconnected while the system is running.
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On hard-disk drives with higher capacities, the Ultra
DMA/33 data transfer protocol for the advanced
technology attachment (ATA)/integrated drive elec-
tronics (IDE) hard-disk drive interface. Ultra DMA/
33 allows for data transfer rates of up to 33 MB/sec.
Lower-capacity hard-disk drives have standard ATA
technology.
WARNING: Do not puncture or incinerate the
battery. When your battery no longer holds a
charge, call your local waste disposal agency or
environmental agency for advice on disposing
of the computer’s lithium ion battery. The lith-
ium ion technology used in the battery is
significantly less hazardous to the environment
than the lithium metal technology used in some
other batteries (such as watch batteries).
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