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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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Video and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software ...Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 55 Removing Dell PC Restore 56 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 57 Recommended Tools 57 Turning Off Your Computer...
Video and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software ...Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 55 Removing Dell PC Restore 56 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 57 Recommended Tools 57 Turning Off Your Computer...
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Ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective. • Swap the ...
Ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective. • Swap the ...
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... bottom slot cannot be used. NOTICE: Ensure that you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. 5 VGA video connector If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it supports a maximum of desk top space. NOTE: Although your network. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock...
... bottom slot cannot be used. NOTICE: Ensure that you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. 5 VGA video connector If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it supports a maximum of desk top space. NOTE: Although your network. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock...
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Video Type Audio Type Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed Integrated HDA 2 PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express: 500 MB/s bidirectional speed PCI ...
Video Type Audio Type Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed Integrated HDA 2 PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express: 500 MB/s bidirectional speed PCI ...
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... light - one frontpanel connector for headphones 40-pin connector on the system board Appendix 101 Blinking green in , line-out, and microphone; Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA FlexBay Drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 15-hole connector RJ45 connector two...
... light - one frontpanel connector for headphones 40-pin connector on the system board Appendix 101 Blinking green in , line-out, and microphone; Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA FlexBay Drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 15-hole connector RJ45 connector two...
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...option appears in the boot sequence list. NOTE: If you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this list. Video Primary Video Video Memory Size This setting specifies which video controller is primary when two video controllers are present on the system board, and lists the capacity for hard drives. Offering selectable options of memory..., memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of 1MB and 8MB, this key combination causes a menu to select a method for the integrated video controller. NOTE: This USB option appears only if a FlexBay device is On.
...option appears in the boot sequence list. NOTE: If you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this list. Video Primary Video Video Memory Size This setting specifies which video controller is primary when two video controllers are present on the system board, and lists the capacity for hard drives. Offering selectable options of memory..., memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of 1MB and 8MB, this key combination causes a menu to select a method for the integrated video controller. NOTE: This USB option appears only if a FlexBay device is On.
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...60 line-in, 61 line-out, 61 microphone, 61 network adapter, 62 power, 61 sound, 61 surround, 61 USB, 60-61 VGA, 62 video, 62 copying CDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 copying 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 133...
...60 line-in, 61 line-out, 61 microphone, 61 network adapter, 62 power, 61 sound, 61 surround, 61 USB, 60-61 VGA, 62 video, 62 copying CDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 copying 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 133...
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... (continued) drives, 100 environmental, 102 expansion bus, 100 memory, 99 physical, 102 power, 102 processor, 99 technical, 99 video, 100 standby mode, 23 support contacting Dell, 114 policy, 112 support website, 10 system board, 65 System Restore, 53-54 system setup about, 103 entering, 103 options...previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 U USB booting to devices, 108 connectors, 60-61 V vents, 60 front panel, 60 VGA connector, 62 video connector, 62 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 ...
... (continued) drives, 100 environmental, 102 expansion bus, 100 memory, 99 physical, 102 power, 102 processor, 99 technical, 99 video, 100 standby mode, 23 support contacting Dell, 114 policy, 112 support website, 10 system board, 65 System Restore, 53-54 system setup about, 103 entering, 103 options...previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 U USB booting to devices, 108 connectors, 60-61 V vents, 60 front panel, 60 VGA connector, 62 video connector, 62 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 ...
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...3 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 4 network adapter connector Use the back USB connectors for devices that the network cable has been securely attached. 5 VGA video connector 6 card slots NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the VGA connector on the computer. It is recommended that you use the connector... of the network cable to either a network jack or your network. l Line-in connector to ensure reliable operation. If you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. the bottom slot cannot be used. l Microphone connector - It is recommended that you use Category 3 ...
...3 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 4 network adapter connector Use the back USB connectors for devices that the network cable has been securely attached. 5 VGA video connector 6 card slots NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the VGA connector on the computer. It is recommended that you use the connector... of the network cable to either a network jack or your network. l Line-in connector to ensure reliable operation. If you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. the bottom slot cannot be used. l Microphone connector - It is recommended that you use Category 3 ...
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...test screen to return to wake the computer. System Lights Your power button light and hard-drive light may be faulty or code and no video during POST incorrectly installed. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on the keyboard to the Main Menu screen. ... code during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for your Service Tag. 3. See "Video and Monitor Problems" in the left pane of the test and any error conditions encountered. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of...
...test screen to return to wake the computer. System Lights Your power button light and hard-drive light may be faulty or code and no video during POST incorrectly installed. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on the keyboard to the Main Menu screen. ... code during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for your Service Tag. 3. See "Video and Monitor Problems" in the left pane of the test and any error conditions encountered. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of...
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l If the problem persists, contact Dell for video ROM failure 4-2-1 No timer tick 4-2-2 Shutdown failure 4-2-3 Gate A20 failure 4-2-4 Unexpected interrupt in protected mode 4-3-1 Memory ... failure 3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss 3-3-2 Invalid NVRAM configuration 3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure 3-4-1 Screen initialization failure 3-4-2 Screen retrace failure 3-4-3 Search for technical assistance. During normal operation, all of beeps, called a beep...
l If the problem persists, contact Dell for video ROM failure 4-2-1 No timer tick 4-2-2 Shutdown failure 4-2-3 Gate A20 failure 4-2-4 Unexpected interrupt in protected mode 4-3-1 Memory ... failure 3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss 3-3-2 Invalid NVRAM configuration 3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure 3-4-1 Screen initialization failure 3-4-2 Screen retrace failure 3-4-3 Search for technical assistance. During normal operation, all of beeps, called a beep...
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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 Chipset RAID support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Video Type Audio Type Expansion Bus Bus type...
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 Chipset RAID support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Video Type Audio Type Expansion Bus Bus type...
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... drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, DVD and CD-RW combo drive, and media reader two bays for 1-inch high hard drives Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA FlexBay Drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 15-hole connector RJ45 connector two...
... drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, DVD and CD-RW combo drive, and media reader two bays for 1-inch high hard drives Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA FlexBay Drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 15-hole connector RJ45 connector two...
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...booting from the sequence of devices specified in this list. Integrated Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Video Primary Video Video Memory Size Performance HyperThreading This option appears only if a Media Card Reader is disabled. Displays current date and time .... This section displays available system security options. This field enables and disables the Media Card Reader. This setting specifies which video controller is not available from the next device in the computer's documentation. Processor Info Memory Info Date/Time NOTE: The...
...booting from the sequence of devices specified in this list. Integrated Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Video Primary Video Video Memory Size Performance HyperThreading This option appears only if a Media Card Reader is disabled. Displays current date and time .... This section displays available system security options. This field enables and disables the Media Card Reader. This setting specifies which video controller is not available from the next device in the computer's documentation. Processor Info Memory Info Date/Time NOTE: The...