Owner's Manual
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Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Owner's Manual Service Tag cover latch release CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button/ power activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) power connector sound connectors (integrated) (5) VGA video connector (integrated) network adapter USB 2.0 connectors (5) Model DCSM card slots for PCI Express x16 (1), PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1) www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Owner's Manual Service Tag cover latch release CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button/ power activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) power connector sound connectors (integrated) (5) VGA video connector (integrated) network adapter USB 2.0 connectors (5) Model DCSM card slots for PCI Express x16 (1), PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1) www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Service Manual
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... your computer. Model DCSM August 2006 Rev. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. All rights reserved. Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Before You Begin Technical Overview Specifications Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Replacing the Computer Cover Troubleshooting System Setup...
... your computer. Model DCSM August 2006 Rev. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. All rights reserved. Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Before You Begin Technical Overview Specifications Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Replacing the Computer Cover Troubleshooting System Setup...
Service Manual
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... any open programs before you shut down the operating system: a. In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open files, exit any attached ... that the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This section provides...
... any open programs before you shut down the operating system: a. In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open files, exit any attached ... that the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This section provides...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Front View of the Computer Back View of the Computer Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector ... Press to eject a disk from the CD or DVD drive. For more information about the Media Card Reader, see your computer when you access the Dell Service Support website or call technical support. eject button 4 CD or DVD The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD...
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Front View of the Computer Back View of the Computer Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector ... Press to eject a disk from the CD or DVD drive. For more information about the Media Card Reader, see your computer when you access the Dell Service Support website or call technical support. eject button 4 CD or DVD The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD...
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F0000h Intel 945G Express RAID 1 (Mirroring) eight 24 4 Mb Integrated network interface capable of memory available to the operating system. Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Processor Processor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information...
F0000h Intel 945G Express RAID 1 (Mirroring) eight 24 4 Mb Integrated network interface capable of memory available to the operating system. Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Processor Processor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information...
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Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on which it is resting. 2. Back to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on a level, ...
Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on which it is resting. 2. Back to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on a level, ...
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... on the system board. NOTE: Always install DDR2 memory modules in matched pairs, the computer will continue to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Memory Cards Drive Panel Front Panel Drives Hard Drive Floppy Drive Media Card Reader (Optional) CD/DVD Drive Heat Sink Assembly...
... on the system board. NOTE: Always install DDR2 memory modules in matched pairs, the computer will continue to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Memory Cards Drive Panel Front Panel Drives Hard Drive Floppy Drive Media Card Reader (Optional) CD/DVD Drive Heat Sink Assembly...
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... and then plug it . 5. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the way. 2. Align the bottom of the cover with the tabs located along the bottom...
... and then plug it . 5. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the way. 2. Align the bottom of the cover with the tabs located along the bottom...
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... Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Enter system setup to review your (optional) Drivers and Utilities CD. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with all computers. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin .
... Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Enter system setup to review your (optional) Drivers and Utilities CD. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with all computers. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin .
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When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Certain changes can make your computer. 2. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for ... on (or restart) your computer work incorrectly. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Overview Use system...
When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Certain changes can make your computer. 2. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for ... on (or restart) your computer work incorrectly. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Overview Use system...
