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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
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... from headphones 44 Video and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating...
... from headphones 44 Video and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating...
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... in the BIOS setup that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to see if it is a FlexBay disable option in the Product Information Guide. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 47. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
... in the BIOS setup that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to see if it is a FlexBay disable option in the Product Information Guide. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 47. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
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...Solving Problems The computer is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the network...mode. Ensure that indicates no network communication exists. If the link integrity light is off, that the network cable is in the Product Information Guide. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G S - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. For a description of the computer and the ...
...Solving Problems The computer is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the network...mode. Ensure that indicates no network communication exists. If the link integrity light is off, that the network cable is in the Product Information Guide. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G S - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. For a description of the computer and the ...
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...D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. If the power light is not muted. Ensure that the monitor is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse... to determine if the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for troubleshooting procedures. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that...
...D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. If the power light is not muted. Ensure that the monitor is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse... to determine if the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for troubleshooting procedures. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that...
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...Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. A possible processor failure has Contact Dell (see failure has occurred. page 120). Troubleshooting Tools 47 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall ...one module (see "Back View of the Computer" on page 63). "Power Problems" on occurred. The diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page...
...Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. A possible processor failure has Contact Dell (see failure has occurred. page 120). Troubleshooting Tools 47 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall ...one module (see "Back View of the Computer" on page 63). "Power Problems" on occurred. The diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page...
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...vents. See "Specifications" on page 103 for more information, see "System Setup Options" on page 109 for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. Press the power button to turn off the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block any object ... cameras, or for more information on when a device such as printers and keyboards. 8 diagnostic lights (4) 9 hard-drive activity light 10 power button, power light 11 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 12 vents Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on when the computer reads data from or writes...
...vents. See "Specifications" on page 103 for more information, see "System Setup Options" on page 109 for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. Press the power button to turn off the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block any object ... cameras, or for more information on when a device such as printers and keyboards. 8 diagnostic lights (4) 9 hard-drive activity light 10 power button, power light 11 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 12 vents Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on when the computer reads data from or writes...
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... dissipation is calculated based upon the power supply rating. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (see the safety instructions 90 to 135 V and 180 to the network. Voltage (see... "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.) Standby power light AUX_PWR on page 40). If the system cannot boot and there is not detecting a physical connection to 265 V at ...
... dissipation is calculated based upon the power supply rating. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (see the safety instructions 90 to 135 V and 180 to the network. Voltage (see... "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.) Standby power light AUX_PWR on page 40). If the system cannot boot and there is not detecting a physical connection to 265 V at ...
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...PCI, 72 PCI Express, 76 removing PCI, 75 removing PCI Express, 79 slots, 72 types supported, 72 CD/DVD drive activity light, 61 eject button, 61 installing, 98 problems, 32 removing, 96 CD-RW drive problems, 33 CDs, 18 playing, 16 ...to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover removing, 65 replacing, 101 D Dell contacting, 120 Dell Diagnostics, 50 support policy, 118 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 62 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, ...
...PCI, 72 PCI Express, 76 removing PCI, 75 removing PCI Express, 79 slots, 72 types supported, 72 CD/DVD drive activity light, 61 eject button, 61 installing, 98 problems, 32 removing, 96 CD-RW drive problems, 33 CDs, 18 playing, 16 ...to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover removing, 65 replacing, 101 D Dell contacting, 120 Dell Diagnostics, 50 support policy, 118 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 62 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, ...
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... DVD drive problems, 32 DVDs, 18 playing, 16 E e-mail problems, 33 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 47 troubleshooting, 34 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 61 floppy drive installing..., 91 removing, 89 K keyboard problems, 36 H hard drive activity light, 62 installing, 86 installing second, 88 problems, 33 removing, 85 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 61 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows...
... DVD drive problems, 32 DVDs, 18 playing, 16 E e-mail problems, 33 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 47 troubleshooting, 34 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 61 floppy drive installing..., 91 removing, 89 K keyboard problems, 36 H hard drive activity light, 62 installing, 86 installing second, 88 problems, 33 removing, 85 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 61 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows...
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... problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 33 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36-37 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 32 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 36 Media Card Reader,... 35 memory, 38 modem, 33 monitor is blank, 44 monitor is hard to read, 45 mouse, 39 network, 40 power, 40 power light conditions, 40 ...
... problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 33 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36-37 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 32 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 36 Media Card Reader,... 35 memory, 38 modem, 33 monitor is blank, 44 monitor is hard to read, 45 mouse, 39 network, 40 power, 40 power light conditions, 40 ...
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...38 sound problems, 43 volume, 43 speaker problems, 43 volume, 43 specifications audio, 104 computer information, 104 connectors, 105 controls and lights, 106 drives, 105 environmental, 107 expansion bus, 104 memory, 103 specifications (continued) physical, 106 power, 106 processor, 103 technical... 107 entering, 108 options, 109 screens, 108 T technical support policy, 118 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 TV connect to computer...
...38 sound problems, 43 volume, 43 speaker problems, 43 volume, 43 specifications audio, 104 computer information, 104 connectors, 105 controls and lights, 106 drives, 105 environmental, 107 expansion bus, 104 memory, 103 specifications (continued) physical, 106 power, 106 processor, 103 technical... 107 entering, 108 options, 109 screens, 108 T technical support policy, 118 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 TV connect to computer...
Service Manual
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... or activity writes data to turn off the computer. For more information. It is on the lights (4) diagnostic code. The light might also be on when a device such light as printers, keyboards, and mice, or for devices that there is operating. 10 power button,...perform an operating system shutdown. 11 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights." 9 hard-drive The hard drive activity light is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. See "Specifications" for devices that the computer ...
... or activity writes data to turn off the computer. For more information. It is on the lights (4) diagnostic code. The light might also be on when a device such light as printers, keyboards, and mice, or for devices that there is operating. 10 power button,...perform an operating system shutdown. 11 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights." 9 hard-drive The hard drive activity light is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. See "Specifications" for devices that the computer ...
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...Mbps network and the computer. The computer is a solid amber light, this indicates a problem with the power supply inside the computer. yellow blinking light Diagnostic lights Standby power light four lights on state. Activity light (on integrated network green light - two front-panel connectors for headphones and microphone one 40... 5-pin connector two 120-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 164-pin connector Controls and Lights Power button push button Power light green light - Hard-drive access light green Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) off (no...
...Mbps network and the computer. The computer is a solid amber light, this indicates a problem with the power supply inside the computer. yellow blinking light Diagnostic lights Standby power light four lights on state. Activity light (on integrated network green light - two front-panel connectors for headphones and microphone one 40... 5-pin connector two 120-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 164-pin connector Controls and Lights Power button push button Power light green light - Hard-drive access light green Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) off (no...
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...; logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you begin any of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. It is optional...
...; logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you begin any of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. It is optional...
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.... Blinking amber A power supply or system board Check the diagnostic lights to complete. Solid green and a beep A problem was executing. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to see if...
.... Blinking amber A power supply or system board Check the diagnostic lights to complete. Solid green and a beep A problem was executing. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to see if...
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... booted to the operating system, or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you know works and restart the computer. about how to contact Dell). action is in your computer has four diagnostic lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front panel. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is required. A possible processor failure...
... booted to the operating system, or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you know works and restart the computer. about how to contact Dell). action is in your computer has four diagnostic lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front panel. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is required. A possible processor failure...
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.... A possible expansion card failure has occurred. Repeat this process for technical assistance (see "Cards")and restarting the computer. 2. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory"). NOTE: The diagnostic lights are compatible with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of...
.... A possible expansion card failure has occurred. Repeat this process for technical assistance (see "Cards")and restarting the computer. 2. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory"). NOTE: The diagnostic lights are compatible with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of...