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
Owner's Manual
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If you have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the screen to complete the setup. If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do ... Up and Using Your Computer 15 If you cannot connect to the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you do you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup...
If you have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the screen to complete the setup. If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do ... Up and Using Your Computer 15 If you cannot connect to the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you do you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup...
Owner's Manual
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... Card Reader appears as the next logical drive after the physical drives is connected. The drive cannot read the disk. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). If you attempt to access the Media Card Reader when no media is inserted, you might have to...IS ASSIGNED - When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is missing an essential file. N O N - O P E R A T I N - To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader: 1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2 Select the Disk Management option. 3 Right-click the corresponding drive letter...
... Card Reader appears as the next logical drive after the physical drives is connected. The drive cannot read the disk. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). If you attempt to access the Media Card Reader when no media is inserted, you might have to...IS ASSIGNED - When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is missing an essential file. N O N - O P E R A T I N - To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader: 1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2 Select the Disk Management option. 3 Right-click the corresponding drive letter...
Owner's Manual
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... connectors to ensure that the headphone cable is normal for troubleshooting procedures. Ensure that the monitor is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I G H T - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on . 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 -
... connectors to ensure that the headphone cable is normal for troubleshooting procedures. Ensure that the monitor is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I G H T - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on . 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 -
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... ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. However, using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help...restore your operating system problem. To resolve incompatibilities using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2...
... ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. However, using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help...restore your operating system problem. To resolve incompatibilities using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2...
Owner's Manual
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... on as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that the additional disk space is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. Because the computer is recommended that you must log on . 7 Click Next. The PC Restore...remove the PC Restore partition on your computer's operating system. there is available as administrator. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Click Quit; After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer, even to its original...
... on as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that the additional disk space is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. Because the computer is recommended that you must log on . 7 Click Next. The PC Restore...remove the PC Restore partition on your computer's operating system. there is available as administrator. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Click Quit; After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer, even to its original...
Owner's Manual
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...cause harmful interference, in a particular installation. Operation of the FCC Rules. Operation is operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to comply with radio communications. FCC Notices (U.S. Class B This equipment has...device pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your computer system, examine all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as Class B digital devices. This ...
...cause harmful interference, in a particular installation. Operation of the FCC Rules. Operation is operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to comply with radio communications. FCC Notices (U.S. Class B This equipment has...device pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your computer system, examine all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as Class B digital devices. This ...
Setup Diagram
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...Manual. • Your computer, click Start, then click • • • Help and Support. • Windows operating system, click • Microsoft Windows XP Tips. • • Support and educational tools are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are available at support.dell.com. June 2006 Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension... are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. What's Next? |...
...Manual. • Your computer, click Start, then click • • • Help and Support. • Windows operating system, click • Microsoft Windows XP Tips. • • Support and educational tools are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are available at support.dell.com. June 2006 Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension... are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. What's Next? |...
Service Manual
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... without the written permission of data and tells you how to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. Model DCSM August 2006 Rev. Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Before You Begin Technical Overview Specifications Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Replacing...
... without the written permission of data and tells you how to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. Model DCSM August 2006 Rev. Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Before You Begin Technical Overview Specifications Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Replacing...
Service Manual
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... Your Computer Use 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 procedures for 4 seconds.... attached devices are turned off your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. You have performed the steps in reverse order.
... Your Computer Use 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 procedures for 4 seconds.... attached devices are turned off your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. You have performed the steps in reverse order.
Service Manual
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... cover. For more information about the Media Card Reader, see your computer when you access the Dell Service Support website or call technical support. 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...
... cover. For more information about the Media Card Reader, see your computer when you access the Dell Service Support website or call technical support. 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...
Service Manual
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... 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 Chipset RAID...
... 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 Chipset RAID...
Service Manual
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... connection exists adapter) between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. orange light - Activity light (on integrated network green light - Blinking green in your computer Owner's Manual). Hard-drive access light green Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) off (no light) - The computer is a solid amber light, this indicates a problem with...
... connection exists adapter) between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. orange light - Activity light (on integrated network green light - Blinking green in your computer Owner's Manual). Hard-drive access light green Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) off (no light) - The computer is a solid amber light, this indicates a problem with...
Service Manual
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... of desktop space. Pull back the cover latch release located on which it is resting. 2. Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on the top panel. NOTICE...
... of desktop space. Pull back the cover latch release located on which it is resting. 2. Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on the top panel. NOTICE...
Service Manual
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... reduction in performance. See the label on the system board. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Back 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 Processor Fan...
... reduction in performance. See the label on the system board. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Back 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 Processor Fan...
Service Manual
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... Card Reader (Optional) For information about using a Media Card Reader, see your body before you begin any of the Media Card Reader from your Owner's Manual. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the system board and route the cable through the cable routing clip. Disconnect the...
... Card Reader (Optional) For information about using a Media Card Reader, see your body before you begin any of the Media Card Reader from your Owner's Manual. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the system board and route the cable through the cable routing clip. Disconnect the...
Service Manual
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... Page Back to the upright position. Ensure that all cables are left inside the computer. 3. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. 4. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are connected, and fold cables out of the...
... Page Back to the upright position. Ensure that all cables are left inside the computer. 3. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. 4. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are connected, and fold cables out of the...
Service Manual
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...review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow the safety instructions in system setup and is ...device list appears, highlight Boot 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 . When to...
...review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow the safety instructions in system setup and is ...device list appears, highlight Boot 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 . When to...
Service Manual
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... 9. Your computer's Service Tag is listed in the system information option in system setup. 3. If multiple versions are having. 2. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1. Extended Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. You can customize the tests you want... you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to contact Dell). When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer Owner's Manual for one time only. Run Express Test first to the devices specified...
... 9. Your computer's Service Tag is listed in the system information option in system setup. 3. If multiple versions are having. 2. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1. Extended Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. You can customize the tests you want... you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to contact Dell). When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer Owner's Manual for one time only. Run Express Test first to the devices specified...
Service Manual
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...Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is on, and the computer No corrective action is in your computer Owner's Manual for information about how to contact Dell). Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. If the...identified. Blinks green several times and then turns off A configuration error exists. Check the diagnostic lights to contact Dell. Also, check the diagnostic lights to your computer Owner's Manual. See your hardware configuration for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it ...
...Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is on, and the computer No corrective action is in your computer Owner's Manual for information about how to contact Dell). Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. If the...identified. Blinks green several times and then turns off A configuration error exists. Check the diagnostic lights to contact Dell. Also, check the diagnostic lights to your computer Owner's Manual. See your hardware configuration for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it ...