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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
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... 22 Connecting a TV 23 Changing the Display Settings 23 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 23 Connecting to a Network Adapter 23 Network Setup Wizard 24 Power Management 24 Standby Mode 25 Hibernate Mode 25 Power Options Properties 25 IEEE 1394 27 Contents 3
... 22 Connecting a TV 23 Changing the Display Settings 23 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 23 Connecting to a Network Adapter 23 Network Setup Wizard 24 Power Management 24 Standby Mode 25 Hibernate Mode 25 Power Options Properties 25 IEEE 1394 27 Contents 3
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...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...58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts 63 Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63...
...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...58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts 63 Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63...
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... screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in Windows XP Home Edition. Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the...
... screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in Windows XP Home Edition. Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the...
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... a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to the state it was in the Power Options Properties window. NOTICE: If your computer loses power while in standby mode, it entered standby...a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick ...
... a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to the state it was in the Power Options Properties window. NOTICE: If your computer loses power while in standby mode, it entered standby...a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick ...
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... or click the mouse. Each scheme has different settings for extended periods of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - Changing the time-out for a scheme field permanently changes the default settings for the changed scheme....the corresponding drop-down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - NOTICE: If you to: • Place the power options icon in the fields below the scheme name. To program these functions, click an option from batteries for starting standby mode or hibernate mode...
... or click the mouse. Each scheme has different settings for extended periods of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - Changing the time-out for a scheme field permanently changes the default settings for the changed scheme....the corresponding drop-down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - NOTICE: If you to: • Place the power options icon in the fields below the scheme name. To program these functions, click an option from batteries for starting standby mode or hibernate mode...
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...Front View of an adapter. Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is recommended that you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. To determine if your software. For more information on Hyper-Threading, search the ... 114. IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 is using Hyper-Threading with the use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is only available if you to devices such as two logical processors, capable of Hyper-Threading technology. IEEE...
...Front View of an adapter. Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is recommended that you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. To determine if your software. For more information on Hyper-Threading, search the ... 114. IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 is using Hyper-Threading with the use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is only available if you to devices such as two logical processors, capable of Hyper-Threading technology. IEEE...
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...8 From the When I press the sleep button on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. In this option is ordered. Also, you may notice...feature is ordered. 1 Enter system setup (see page 114). 2 Press the arrow keys to highlight the Power Management menu option and press to access the menu. 4 Press the left- Enabling the QRT feature in ...becomes active. These drivers are checked. 6 Click the Advanced tab. 7 From the When I press the power button on my computer drop-down -arrow keys to highlight the Quick Resume option and press to access the ...
...8 From the When I press the sleep button on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. In this option is ordered. Also, you may notice...feature is ordered. 1 Enter system setup (see page 114). 2 Press the arrow keys to highlight the Power Management menu option and press to access the menu. 4 Press the left- Enabling the QRT feature in ...becomes active. These drivers are checked. 6 Click the Advanced tab. 7 From the When I press the power button on my computer drop-down -arrow keys to highlight the Quick Resume option and press to access the ...
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... O S T I C L I O N - See page 53. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy or CD. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. ENSURE THAT THE... POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: ...
... O S T I C L I O N - See page 53. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy or CD. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. ENSURE THAT THE... POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: ...
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...you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer meets the... screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O ...
...you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer meets the... screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O ...
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...Solving Problems 47 E L I M I N A T E I N G - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 74). ...power strip is plugged into both the power connector on page 56. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see page 76). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see page 76). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - See "Dell...
...Solving Problems 47 E L I M I N A T E I N G - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 74). ...power strip is plugged into both the power connector on page 56. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see page 76). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see page 76). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - See "Dell...
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... T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - If the power light is off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the headphone cable is normal for... interference. If the power light is connected as a lamp. Ensure that the sound is blinking, press a key on...
... T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - If the power light is off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the headphone cable is normal for... interference. If the power light is connected as a lamp. Ensure that the sound is blinking, press a key on...
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...the computer into your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on page 47. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Problems" on the front panel...processor failure has occurred. Continue until you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. After the computer starts, all modules without error. • If available, install ...
...the computer into your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on page 47. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Problems" on the front panel...processor failure has occurred. Continue until you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. After the computer starts, all modules without error. • If available, install ...
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...reinstalled all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Continue until you are installing are detected. Reseat all power and data cables and restart the computer. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred. No memory modules are compatible... with your computer (see page 72). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution ...
...reinstalled all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Continue until you are installing are detected. Reseat all power and data cables and restart the computer. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred. No memory modules are compatible... with your computer (see page 72). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution ...
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... correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). See "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 36 for additional information. • Press the power button • Move the mouse • Press any key on the keyboard • Press... is functioning properly. • The operating system is attempting to boot from the computer for resource conflicts (see page 59). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). The system is operating in the quick resume mode.
... correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). See "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 36 for additional information. • Press the power button • Move the mouse • Press any key on the keyboard • Press... is functioning properly. • The operating system is attempting to boot from the computer for resource conflicts (see page 59). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). The system is operating in the quick resume mode.
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...; You have performed the steps in "Turn Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in your operating system, press and hold the...
...; You have performed the steps in "Turn Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in your operating system, press and hold the...
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... your computer. Hold a card by its edges or by your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to help protect your computer from the computer. 3 Disconnect your warranty. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety ...the components or contacts on the locking tabs before you are correctly oriented and aligned. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. if you connect a cable, ensure that could harm internal components. 64 Removing and Installing Parts ...
... your computer. Hold a card by its edges or by your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to help protect your computer from the computer. 3 Disconnect your warranty. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety ...the components or contacts on the locking tabs before you are correctly oriented and aligned. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. if you connect a cable, ensure that could harm internal components. 64 Removing and Installing Parts ...
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... Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as a CD player is recommended that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to ..."System Setup Options" on page 116 for more information on the computer. 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 high...
... Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as a CD player is recommended that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to ..."System Setup Options" on page 116 for more information on the computer. 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 high...
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Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 sound card connectors (5) • Line-in connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. • Surround ...
Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 sound card connectors (5) • Line-in connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. • Surround ...
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Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. power supply system board CD or DVD drive *floppy drive *may not be present on all computers hard drive 70 Removing and Installing Parts
Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. power supply system board CD or DVD drive *floppy drive *may not be present on all computers hard drive 70 Removing and Installing Parts