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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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... Problems 31 Drive Problems 31 CD and DVD drive problems 32 Hard drive problems 33 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 33 Error Messages 34 Media Card Reader Problems 35 Keyboard Problems 36 Lockups and Software Problems 36 The computer does not start up 36 The computer stops responding 36 A program stops... screen appears 37 Other software problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40 Printer Problems 41 Scanner Problems 42 Sound and Speaker Problems 43 No sound from speakers 43 No sound from headphones 44 4 Contents
... Problems 31 Drive Problems 31 CD and DVD drive problems 32 Hard drive problems 33 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 33 Error Messages 34 Media Card Reader Problems 35 Keyboard Problems 36 Lockups and Software Problems 36 The computer does not start up 36 The computer stops responding 36 A program stops... screen appears 37 Other software problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40 Printer Problems 41 Scanner Problems 42 Sound and Speaker Problems 43 No sound from speakers 43 No sound from headphones 44 4 Contents
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... in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Solving Problems 43 See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you purchased a sound card, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram supplied with...
... in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Solving Problems 43 See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you purchased a sound card, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram supplied with...
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Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the back USB connectors for devices that you use the front USB connectors for bootable USB devices.... connector - Use the blue line-in connector - Removing and Installing Parts 61 Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 sound card connectors (3) • Line-in connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. • Microphone connector -
Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the back USB connectors for devices that you use the front USB connectors for bootable USB devices.... connector - Use the blue line-in connector - Removing and Installing Parts 61 Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 sound card connectors (3) • Line-in connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. • Microphone connector -
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..., contact Dell (see page 114). NOTE: Installing filler brackets over or behind the cards. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in connectors on the card retention door from closing properly or cause damage to pivot the door open position. 3 If you installed a sound card: a Enter... system setup, select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off (see page 103). Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from the inside to the equipment. 9 ...
..., contact Dell (see page 114). NOTE: Installing filler brackets over or behind the cards. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in connectors on the card retention door from closing properly or cause damage to pivot the door open position. 3 If you installed a sound card: a Enter... system setup, select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off (see page 103). Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from the inside to the equipment. 9 ...
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... Information Guide. Removing and Installing Parts 73 b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on . 6 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Drive Panels CAUTION: Before you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On (see page 103). CAUTION...
... Information Guide. Removing and Installing Parts 73 b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on . 6 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Drive Panels CAUTION: Before you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On (see page 103). CAUTION...
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See sound B battery problems, 31 replacing, 95 BIOS, 103 boot sequence about, 107 changing, 108 option settings, 107 booting to a USB device, 108 C cards installing PCI, 70 PCI, 69 PCI Express, 69 PCI Express slots, 62 PCI slots, 62 removing PCI, 72 slots, 62,...DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover removing, 62 replacing, 96 D Dell contacting, 114 support policy, 112 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell Premier Support website, 9 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 60 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Index ...
See sound B battery problems, 31 replacing, 95 BIOS, 103 boot sequence about, 107 changing, 108 option settings, 107 booting to a USB device, 108 C cards installing PCI, 70 PCI, 69 PCI Express, 69 PCI Express slots, 62 PCI slots, 62 removing PCI, 72 slots, 62,...DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover removing, 62 replacing, 96 D Dell contacting, 114 support policy, 112 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell Premier Support website, 9 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 60 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Index ...
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... Setup Wizard, 22 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 54 P password clearing, 109 jumper, 109 PCI cards installing, 70 removing, 72 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 60 connector, 61 conserving, 22 ...drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 32 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 31 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general...screen is blank, 44 screen is hard to read , 45 software, 37-38 sound and speakers, 43 technical support policy, 112 troubleshooting tips, 31 volume adjusting, 43 Product Information Guide,...
... Setup Wizard, 22 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 54 P password clearing, 109 jumper, 109 PCI cards installing, 70 removing, 72 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 60 connector, 61 conserving, 22 ...drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 32 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 31 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general...screen is blank, 44 screen is hard to read , 45 software, 37-38 sound and speakers, 43 technical support policy, 112 troubleshooting tips, 31 volume adjusting, 43 Product Information Guide,...
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...supports a maximum of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the computer. l Line-out connector - If you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. l Microphone connector - A click indicates that typically remain connected, such as a cassette player, CD...connector Use the back USB connectors for any installed PCI cards (two slots) and a x1 PCI Express card. Back View of a network cable to a network or broadband device, connect one end of Computer 1 power connector 2 sound card connectors (3) Insert the power cable. To attach your ...
...supports a maximum of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the computer. l Line-out connector - If you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. l Microphone connector - A click indicates that typically remain connected, such as a cassette player, CD...connector Use the back USB connectors for any installed PCI cards (two slots) and a x1 PCI Express card. Back View of a network cable to a network or broadband device, connect one end of Computer 1 power connector 2 sound card connectors (3) Insert the power cable. To attach your ...
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...connectors on . 11. Connect external audio devices to the integrated connector on the card retention door from closing properly or cause damage to secure the cards. Do not connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Close... the card retention door by snapping it into place. 7. Cables routed over or behind the cards. Replace the computer cover, ...
...connectors on . 11. Connect external audio devices to the integrated connector on the card retention door from closing properly or cause damage to secure the cards. Do not connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Close... the card retention door by snapping it into place. 7. Cables routed over or behind the cards. Replace the computer cover, ...
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... the safety instructions located in network connector: a. 5. Connect external audio devices to the integrated connector on . 6. Drive Panels CAUTION: Before you removed a sound card: a. If you begin any of the computer. 8. NOTE: This sliding plate secures and releases the drive panel and helps to electrical outlets, and then turn... Removing the Drive Panel 1. b. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to secure the drives. 3. Uninstall the driver for the card that you removed an add-in the Product Information Guide. If you removed. 7.
... the safety instructions located in network connector: a. 5. Connect external audio devices to the integrated connector on . 6. Drive Panels CAUTION: Before you removed a sound card: a. If you begin any of the computer. 8. NOTE: This sliding plate secures and releases the drive panel and helps to electrical outlets, and then turn... Removing the Drive Panel 1. b. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to secure the drives. 3. Uninstall the driver for the card that you removed an add-in the Product Information Guide. If you removed. 7.