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FeaturesandOptions:DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM40User'sGuide
l 15.0-inch ultra extended graphics array (UXGA), TFT 1600 x 1200 active-matrix color display.
l 256-bitinternaldatapathhardwareacceleratedvideosupport,with32megabytes(MB)ofvideomemory(standard)and64-bit
memorybus.
l ESS Maestro 3i audio controller with software wavetable support and emulated 3D sound.
l Accelerated graphics port (AGP) architecture that increases the computer's video performance.
l Integrated all-in-one multimedia capability:
¡ Fixed optical drive that supports a DVD/CD-RWcombinationdrive.
¡ Modular bay that supports modules such as a second battery, DVD/CD-RW combination drive, CD-RWdrive,andfloppydrives.
l 10/100 LAN + 56K V.90 Mini PCI data/fax modem, PC99-compliant, with ACPI power management support (including remote wake-up for
Microsoft®Windows®2000).
For additional information on the Mini PCI modem, see "Connecting Devices" and the 10/100 LAN + V.90 Modem Mini PCI modem User's
Guide.
l DellAccessDirect™keylocatedaboveyourkeyboardthatallowsyoutoquicklyaccessafrequentlyusedprogram,suchasInternetExplorer.
l 512-MB synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM).
l Support for the CardBus standard for 32-bit data transfer on PC Cards.
l Three audio jacks for connecting external speakers, headphones, a microphone, or a recording device.
l Integrated microphone and two stereo speakers.
l Hardware and software support for Dell docking devices.
l DellDualPointintegratedpointingdevice,whichincludesbothatouchpadandatrackstick.
l An 8-cell lithium ion battery (standard) in the battery bay. For lithium ion batteries, the Dell ExpressCharge™ technology charges a single
batteryinapproximately1hourwhenthecomputerisofforinsuspendmode.
l Energyefficiency.AnENERGYSTAR®partner, Dell has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency.
l Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors that support stand-alone and hub devices, and an IEEE 1394 serial connector for attaching high-
speed devices.
l HyperCool™automaticthermalmanagementsystemthatusesvariable-speed fans, microprocessor speed changes, and Intel®Remote
Heat Exchanger technology to keep the computer running at the optimum temperature.
The following software is included with your Dell computer:
l Microsoft®Windows®2000 operating system.
l System setup program that lets you view and change the system configuration. For more information, see "Using the System Setup
Program."
l Dell Diagnostics for evaluating the computer's components and devices.
Available Options
For information on the available options for your computer, visit the Dell website at http://www.dell.com.
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NOTE: If Dell did not install an operating system on your hard drive, the drivers, system utilities, and diagnostics are available
separately from Dell. To order them, see "Help Overview" for the appropriate telephone number in your location.