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Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Owner's Manual Service Tag CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader headphone connector diagnostic lights 1234 CD or DVD eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) hard drive activity light power button cover latch release card slots for PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1) power connector sound-card connectors USB 2.0 connectors (4) network adapter VGA video connector (integrated) Model DCSM www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Owner's Manual Service Tag CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader headphone connector diagnostic lights 1234 CD or DVD eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) hard drive activity light power button cover latch release card slots for PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1) power connector sound-card connectors USB 2.0 connectors (4) network adapter VGA video connector (integrated) Model DCSM www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... in determining which they are for use within the country for participating countries. If you need assistance in compliance with FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell Dimension 3100/E310 Model number: DCSM Company name: Dell Inc. NOTE: Toll-free numbers are listed. NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to contact...
... in determining which they are for use within the country for participating countries. If you need assistance in compliance with FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell Dimension 3100/E310 Model number: DCSM Company name: Dell Inc. NOTE: Toll-free numbers are listed. NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to contact...
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.... Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. A01 Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Before You Begin Removing the Computer Cover About Your...
.... Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. A01 Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Before You Begin Removing the Computer Cover About Your...
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... also be on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Back to Contents Page About Your Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Computer Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Front View of Computer Back View of Computer Front View of speakers. The drive light is operating. Use only...
... also be on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Back to Contents Page About Your Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Computer Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Front View of Computer Back View of Computer Front View of speakers. The drive light is operating. Use only...
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... Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . NOTE: The ResourceCD is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin any of the procedures in this section and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance...
... Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . NOTE: The ResourceCD is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin any of the procedures in this section and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance...
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... are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in your own personal safety. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This section provides procedures... card. if you begin working inside the computer. 1. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help ensure your...
... are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in your own personal safety. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This section provides procedures... card. if you begin working inside the computer. 1. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help ensure your...
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... left inside the computer. 3. Using the tabs as leverage, rotate the cover downward and close. 5. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2. Align the bottom of the cover with the tabs...
... left inside the computer. 3. Using the tabs as leverage, rotate the cover downward and close. 5. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2. Align the bottom of the cover with the tabs...
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... 30 cm (1 ft) of the computer. 5. NOTICE: Ensure that you are working on a level, protected surface to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer cover and pivot the cover up . 3. Back to avoid scratching either the computer or...
... 30 cm (1 ft) of the computer. 5. NOTICE: Ensure that you are working on a level, protected surface to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer cover and pivot the cover up . 3. Back to avoid scratching either the computer or...
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...supports DDR2 memory. Only unbuffered, non-ECC memory is covered under your computer warranty. Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Memory Cards Drive Panels Drives Hard Drive Floppy Drive Media Card Reader CD/DVD Drive Processor System Board Power Supply Battery...information on the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the other connectors. NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any new modules that you may not start properly.
...supports DDR2 memory. Only unbuffered, non-ECC memory is covered under your computer warranty. Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Memory Cards Drive Panels Drives Hard Drive Floppy Drive Media Card Reader CD/DVD Drive Processor System Board Power Supply Battery...information on the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the other connectors. NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any new modules that you may not start properly.
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... HDA PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express: 500 MB/s bidirectional speed two 120 pins 32 bits Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 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...
... HDA PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express: 500 MB/s bidirectional speed two 120 pins 32 bits Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 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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... you use system setup, it to your computer work incorrectly. System Setup Options Key Functions - Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Overview Use system setup as follows: l To change the system configuration information after you...quickly, so you write down the list with the up- NOTICE: Unless you must watch for future reference. When the blue DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. Press to appear. 3.
... you use system setup, it to your computer work incorrectly. System Setup Options Key Functions - Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Overview Use system setup as follows: l To change the system configuration information after you...quickly, so you write down the list with the up- NOTICE: Unless you must watch for future reference. When the blue DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. Press to appear. 3.
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Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Inside View of Your Computer 1 bay for optional second hard drive 2 hard drive 3 floppy drive* 4 CD or DVD drive 5 power supply 6 system board System Board Components
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Inside View of Your Computer 1 bay for optional second hard drive 2 hard drive 3 floppy drive* 4 CD or DVD drive 5 power supply 6 system board System Board Components