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Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Owner's Manual Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBays (2) for optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button USB 2.0 connectors (2) cover latch release power connector sound-card connectors (5) network adapter USB 2.0 connectors (5) card slots for PCI Express x1 (1), PCI Express x16 (1), PCI Express x4 (1), PCI (3) Model DCTA www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Owner's Manual Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBays (2) for optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button USB 2.0 connectors (2) cover latch release power connector sound-card connectors (5) network adapter USB 2.0 connectors (5) card slots for PCI Express x1 (1), PCI Express x16 (1), PCI Express x4 (1), PCI (3) Model DCTA www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Owner's Manual
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... 46 Power Problems 47 Printer Problems 48 Scanner Problems 48 Sound and Speaker Problems 49 No sound from speakers 49 No sound from headphones 50 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Troubleshooting Tools 53 Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell...
... 46 Power Problems 47 Printer Problems 48 Scanner Problems 48 Sound and Speaker Problems 49 No sound from speakers 49 No sound from headphones 50 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Troubleshooting Tools 53 Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell...
Owner's Manual
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... option and press to access the menu. 3 Press the up- Also, you may blink when the hard drive is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. Also, Quick Resume is enabled in system setup when this feature becomes active. Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating...
... option and press to access the menu. 3 Press the up- Also, you may blink when the hard drive is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. Also, Quick Resume is enabled in system setup when this feature becomes active. Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating...
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... this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of your screen. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R 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 V E R - If the power light is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 66). Ensure that the electrical outlet is lit or blinking, the monitor has... by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram for troubleshooting procedures. If the power light is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. 50 Solving Problems See page 59. Ensure that the ...
... this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of your screen. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R 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 V E R - If the power light is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 66). Ensure that the electrical outlet is lit or blinking, the monitor has... by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram for troubleshooting procedures. If the power light is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. 50 Solving Problems See page 59. Ensure that the ...
Owner's Manual
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... in this section, follow the safety instructions in a normal "off after the system successfully boots to the operating system. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Also see page 126). Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic...
... in this section, follow the safety instructions in a normal "off after the system successfully boots to the operating system. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Also see page 126). Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic...
Owner's Manual
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Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 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 ... 72). • Verify that the memory modules that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card...
Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 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 ... 72). • Verify that the memory modules that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card...
Owner's Manual
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... this process for each card. Troubleshooting Tools 55 The system is attempting to boot from the computer for additional information. • Press the power button • Move the mouse • Press any key on the keyboard • Press any key on the optional MCE remote control Another...Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 36 for resource conflicts (see page 59). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after the system successfully boots to ensure that the cables are properly connected to the...
... this process for each card. Troubleshooting Tools 55 The system is attempting to boot from the computer for additional information. • Press the power button • Move the mouse • Press any key on the keyboard • Press any key on the optional MCE remote control Another...Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 36 for resource conflicts (see page 59). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after the system successfully boots to ensure that the cables are properly connected to the...
Owner's Manual
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... on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn off the computer. Used to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block any of... or for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 5 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 6 vents 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 power button 9 hard-drive activity light 10 diagnostic lights (4) 11 headphone connector 12 microphone connector 13 Service Tag Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector for devices that there is a minimum of...
... on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn off the computer. Used to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block any of... or for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 5 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 6 vents 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 power button 9 hard-drive activity light 10 diagnostic lights (4) 11 headphone connector 12 microphone connector 13 Service Tag Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector for devices that there is a minimum of...
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....7 kg (28 lb) 112 Appendix off (no light) - Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on the network. Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53.) AUXPWR on the system board Power DC power supply: Wattage 375 W Heat dissipation 1280 BTU/hr...
....7 kg (28 lb) 112 Appendix off (no light) - Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on the network. Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53.) AUXPWR on the system board Power DC power supply: Wattage 375 W Heat dissipation 1280 BTU/hr...
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..., 43 connectors center/LFE, 67 headphone, 66 IEEE 1394, 66 line-in, 67 line-out, 67 microphone, 66-67 network adapter, 68 power, 67 sound, 67 surround, 67 USB, 66, 68 copying CDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 copying DVDs general ...information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel, 66, 89...
..., 43 connectors center/LFE, 67 headphone, 66 IEEE 1394, 66 line-in, 67 line-out, 67 microphone, 66-67 network adapter, 68 power, 67 sound, 67 surround, 67 USB, 66, 68 copying CDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 copying DVDs general ...information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel, 66, 89...
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... problems, 47 standby mode, 25 power light conditions, 47 Power Options Properties, 25 printer cable, 13 connecting, 13 problems, 48 setting up, 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 37 blue screen, 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD...
... problems, 47 standby mode, 25 power light conditions, 47 Power Options Properties, 25 printer cable, 13 connecting, 13 problems, 48 setting up, 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 37 blue screen, 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD...
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... problems, 49 volume, 49 specifications audio, 109 computer information, 109 connectors, 111 controls and lights, 112 drives, 111 environmental, 113 expansion bus, 110 memory, 109 physical, 112 power, 112 processor, 109 technical, 109 video, 109 standby mode, 25 support policy, 123 system...vents, 66 front panel, 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV connect to computer...
... problems, 49 volume, 49 specifications audio, 109 computer information, 109 connectors, 111 controls and lights, 112 drives, 111 environmental, 113 expansion bus, 110 memory, 109 physical, 112 power, 112 processor, 109 technical, 109 video, 109 standby mode, 25 support policy, 123 system...vents, 66 front panel, 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV connect to computer...