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About RAID Configurations 27 Determining If RAID Is Working 28 RAID Level 1 28 Troubleshooting RAID 29 Recovering From a Multiple Hard Drive Failure Using the Intel® RAID Option ... crashes repeatedly 37 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40 4 Contents
About RAID Configurations 27 Determining If RAID Is Working 28 RAID Level 1 28 Troubleshooting RAID 29 Recovering From a Multiple Hard Drive Failure Using the Intel® RAID Option ... crashes repeatedly 37 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40 4 Contents
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System Board Components 67 Memory 68 DDR2 Memory Overview 68 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 69 Installing Memory 69 Removing Memory 71 Cards 72 PCI Cards 72 PCI Express Cards 76 Drive Panel 80 Removing the Drive Panel 80 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 81 Replacing ...
System Board Components 67 Memory 68 DDR2 Memory Overview 68 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 69 Installing Memory 69 Removing Memory 71 Cards 72 PCI Cards 72 PCI Express Cards 76 Drive Panel 80 Removing the Drive Panel 80 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 81 Replacing ...
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...Express Service Code is not available in all countries. • Solutions - as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Upgrade information for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service ...Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find it Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white ...
...Express Service Code is not available in all countries. • Solutions - as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Upgrade information for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service ...Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find it Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white ...
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... information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50). 38 Solving Problems BACK UP...
... information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50). 38 Solving Problems BACK UP...
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... all power and data cables and restart the computer. No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you are installing are compatible with your computer (see "DDR2 Memory Overview" on page 68). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "PCI Express Cards" on page 76), and then restart...
... all power and data cables and restart the computer. No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you are installing are compatible with your computer (see "DDR2 Memory Overview" on page 68). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "PCI Express Cards" on page 76), and then restart...
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3 If you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for the selected device. Displays your computer. ...Displays the results of the screen. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. A driver is needed. Dell ships your computer to your hardware configuration for more information. You may indicate requirements for all devices attached to you with your operating system...
3 If you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for the selected device. Displays your computer. ...Displays the results of the screen. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. A driver is needed. Dell ships your computer to your hardware configuration for more information. You may indicate requirements for all devices attached to you with your operating system...
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... installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 NOTICE: Do not install ECC or buffered memory modules. If the DDR2 memory modules are : - Only unbuffered, non-ECC memory is supported. • If you install mixed pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology. The recommended memory configurations are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to the...
... installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 NOTICE: Do not install ECC or buffered memory modules. If the DDR2 memory modules are : - Only unbuffered, non-ECC memory is supported. • If you install mixed pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology. The recommended memory configurations are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to the...
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... can do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you touch any of the ...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory...
... can do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you touch any of the ...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory...
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... Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Intel® Pentium® 4 5XXX and 6XXX processors with HyperThreading technology NOTE: Not all Pentium 4 processors support Hyper-Threading technology. 16 KB 1 MB for Pentium 5XXX processors 2 MB for Pentium 6XXX processors (depending on your computer configuration) pipelined-burst, eight-way...
... Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Intel® Pentium® 4 5XXX and 6XXX processors with HyperThreading technology NOTE: Not all Pentium 4 processors support Hyper-Threading technology. 16 KB 1 MB for Pentium 5XXX processors 2 MB for Pentium 6XXX processors (depending on your computer configuration) pipelined-burst, eight-way...
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...expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable option such as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set or change the settings for future reference. Environmental Temperature: Operating Storage Relative humidity Maximum vibration: Operating Storage Maximum shock: Operating ...35°C (50° to 35,000 ft) System Setup Overview Use system setup as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer work incorrectly. Certain changes can make your computer • To ...
...expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable option such as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set or change the settings for future reference. Environmental Temperature: Operating Storage Relative humidity Maximum vibration: Operating Storage Maximum shock: Operating ...35°C (50° to 35,000 ft) System Setup Overview Use system setup as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer work incorrectly. Certain changes can make your computer • To ...
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...BIOS. Onboard enables the integrated video controller. On enables the interface so that allows you to boot from a network server. Configures the system memory allocation reserved for Flexbay (On default) Enables or disables the integrated NIC controller. Onboard Devices Integrated NIC (On default) ...If a boot routine is not available from the network server, the computer attempts to press . Video Primary Video (Auto default) Video Memory Size (8 MB default) Specifies which video controller is active (available only for setting up a future boot process), the computer prompts you...
...BIOS. Onboard enables the integrated video controller. On enables the interface so that allows you to boot from a network server. Configures the system memory allocation reserved for Flexbay (On default) Enables or disables the integrated NIC controller. Onboard Devices Integrated NIC (On default) ...If a boot routine is not available from the network server, the computer attempts to press . Video Primary Video (Auto default) Video Memory Size (8 MB default) Specifies which video controller is active (available only for setting up a future boot process), the computer prompts you...
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..., 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 Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode... 47 diagnostic, 47, 62 hard drive activity, 62 M Media Card Reader installing, 93, 95 problems, 35 removing, 93 using, 20 memory 4-GB configurations, 69 DDR2 overview, 68 installation guidelines, 68 installing, 69 problems, 38 removing, 71 type supported, 68 messages error, 34 microphone connector,...
..., 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 Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode... 47 diagnostic, 47, 62 hard drive activity, 62 M Media Card Reader installing, 93, 95 problems, 35 removing, 93 using, 20 memory 4-GB configurations, 69 DDR2 overview, 68 installation guidelines, 68 installing, 69 problems, 38 removing, 71 type supported, 68 messages error, 34 microphone connector,...
Service Manual
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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 Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC ... support Hyper-Threading technology. 16 KB 1 MB for Pentium 5XXX processors 2 MB for Pentium 6XXX processors (depending on your computer configuration) pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back SRAM 400-MHz and 533-MHz DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM four 256 MB, 512...
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 Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC ... support Hyper-Threading technology. 16 KB 1 MB for Pentium 5XXX processors 2 MB for Pentium 6XXX processors (depending on your computer configuration) pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back SRAM 400-MHz and 533-MHz DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM four 256 MB, 512...
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... a slight reduction in performance. The recommended memory configurations are not installed in pairs of memory supported by installing memory modules on the type of matched memory size, speed, and technology. DDR2 Memory Overview DDR2 memory modules should be installed in matched pairs, the.... For additional information 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...
... a slight reduction in performance. The recommended memory configurations are not installed in pairs of memory supported by installing memory modules on the type of matched memory size, speed, and technology. DDR2 Memory Overview DDR2 memory modules should be installed in matched pairs, the.... For additional information 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...
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...connector closest to the processor, before you purchased the new modules from Dell is supported. NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: ...the computer require address space in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or DIMM connectors 3 and 4. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you install mixed pairs of your body before you install modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4...
...connector closest to the processor, before you purchased the new modules from Dell is supported. NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: ...the computer require address space in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or DIMM connectors 3 and 4. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you install mixed pairs of your body before you install modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4...
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...the diagnostic lights to the No corrective Also, check the diagnostic lights to see "Power Problems" in your hardware configuration for information about how to contact Dell. See "Video and Power Problems" in your computer Owner's Manual for the selected device. Close the test ...screen to return to see if the specific problem is identified. See your computer. Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for all devices from system setup, memory...
...the diagnostic lights to the No corrective Also, check the diagnostic lights to see "Power Problems" in your hardware configuration for information about how to contact Dell. See "Video and Power Problems" in your computer Owner's Manual for the selected device. Close the test ...screen to return to see if the specific problem is identified. See your computer. Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for all devices from system setup, memory...
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...information about how to contact Dell). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory"). If the problem still exists, install a graphics card that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (...Dell). Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Continue until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module, and then restart the computer. Ensure that you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration...
...information about how to contact Dell). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory"). If the problem still exists, install a graphics card that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (...Dell). Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Continue until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module, and then restart the computer. Ensure that you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration...
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...2. 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 ...memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use system setup, it is recommended that you write down your computer. Entering System Setup 1. Turn on (or restart) your computer work incorrectly. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration...
...2. 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 ...memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use system setup, it is recommended that you write down your computer. Entering System Setup 1. Turn on (or restart) your computer work incorrectly. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration...
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... booting from the next device in the list. SATA Operation Identifies and defines the SATA controller settings for FlexBay. default) Video Memory Size Configures the system memory allocation reserved for setting up a future boot process), the computer prompts you to RAID Autodetect/ATA or RAID Autodetect/ATA On.... drives USB - If a boot routine is installed. NOTE: This USB option appears only if a FlexBay device is not available from a USB memory device, select the USB device and move it so it becomes the first device in the boot sequence list. Settings are On, Off, or On...
... booting from the next device in the list. SATA Operation Identifies and defines the SATA controller settings for FlexBay. default) Video Memory Size Configures the system memory allocation reserved for setting up a future boot process), the computer prompts you to RAID Autodetect/ATA or RAID Autodetect/ATA On.... drives USB - If a boot routine is installed. NOTE: This USB option appears only if a FlexBay device is not available from a USB memory device, select the USB device and move it so it becomes the first device in the boot sequence list. Settings are On, Off, or On...