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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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...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 Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 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 Turn Off...
...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 Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 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 Turn Off...
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... running in the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology (QRT) mode, your power button is used as indicated by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being accessed by an external device. and down menu, select Do Nothing. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer In this... option is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under...
... running in the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology (QRT) mode, your power button is used as indicated by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being accessed by an external device. and down menu, select Do Nothing. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer In this... option is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under...
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... R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S - If the link integrity light is off , reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on page 112. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse...the network is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the setup diagram for your network settings are correct and that the network ...
... R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S - If the link integrity light is off , reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on page 112. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse...the network is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the setup diagram for your network settings are correct and that the network ...
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...turned up and that the monitor is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 66). If the power light is off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for troubleshooting procedures. Ensure that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp.... for interference. See page 60. A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - If the power light is normal for bent or broken pins. (It is blinking, press a key on . E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I G H T - If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. See page 59. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before...
...turned up and that the monitor is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 66). If the power light is off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for troubleshooting procedures. Ensure that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp.... for interference. See page 60. A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - If the power light is normal for bent or broken pins. (It is blinking, press a key on . E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I G H T - If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. See page 59. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before...
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... device, such as a lamp. Turn off nearby devices to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - If the screen is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear "shaky." See the monitor documentation for Screen resolution and Color quality. M O V E T H E M O N I G H T S - Solving...
... device, such as a lamp. Turn off nearby devices to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - If the screen is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear "shaky." See the monitor documentation for Screen resolution and Color quality. M O V E T H E M O N I G H T S - Solving...
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If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights display solid green. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module.... troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ...
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights display solid green. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module.... troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ...
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... until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Memory modules are... available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 72). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure ...
... until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Memory modules are... available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 72). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure ...
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The system is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • 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 make sure the boot sequence is ...• If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); None. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) ...
The system is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • 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 make sure the boot sequence is ...• If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); None. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) ...
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See "Removing the Computer Cover" on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Press to remove the cover. Front View of the Computer 1 13 2 12 3 11 10 9 8 4 7 5 6 1 cover latch release 2 CD or DVD activity light 3 CD or DVD eject button 4 FlexBay drives (2) Use this latch to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. The drive light is on page 68. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 20.
See "Removing the Computer Cover" on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Press to remove the cover. Front View of the Computer 1 13 2 12 3 11 10 9 8 4 7 5 6 1 cover latch release 2 CD or DVD activity light 3 CD or DVD eject button 4 FlexBay drives (2) Use this latch to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. The drive light is on page 68. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 20.
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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 you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts It is recommended that typically...
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 you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts It is recommended that typically...
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... panel (see "Power Problems" on page 47). Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53.) AUXPWR on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights Standby power light push button green light - orange light - yellow light - Voltage (See the safety instructions manual selection power supplies - 90 to 135 V and 180 to the network...
... panel (see "Power Problems" on page 47). Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53.) AUXPWR on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights Standby power light push button green light - orange light - yellow light - Voltage (See the safety instructions manual selection power supplies - 90 to 135 V and 180 to the network...
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... (see page 107). Doing so may contain flammable substances. • Use a vacuum cleaner with water. Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with a brush attachment to gently remove dust from pins 2 and 3. 10 Close the computer cover (see page 71). b Remove the jumper...
... (see page 107). Doing so may contain flammable substances. • Use a vacuum cleaner with water. Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with a brush attachment to gently remove dust from pins 2 and 3. 10 Close the computer cover (see page 71). b Remove the jumper...
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...the ball cage are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with isopropyl alcohol. 5 Recenter the rollers in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that accumulate during normal operation. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents ... drive. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on DVDs. Ensure that clean discs and provide some protection from Dell, as well as skipping, with the playback quality of your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the operating system, software ...
...the ball cage are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with isopropyl alcohol. 5 Recenter the rollers in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that accumulate during normal operation. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents ... drive. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on DVDs. Ensure that clean discs and provide some protection from Dell, as well as skipping, with the playback quality of your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the operating system, software ...
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..., 119 C cards installing PCI Express, 82 PCI Express, 81 removing PCI, 80 removing PCI Express, 86 slots, 68 CD/DVD drive activity light, 65 eject button, 65 problems, 38 CD-RW drive problems, 39 CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 39 CMOS settings clearing, 122 ..., 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, ...
..., 119 C cards installing PCI Express, 82 PCI Express, 81 removing PCI, 80 removing PCI Express, 86 slots, 68 CD/DVD drive activity light, 65 eject button, 65 problems, 38 CD-RW drive problems, 39 CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 39 CMOS settings clearing, 122 ..., 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, ...
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..., 41 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 65 H hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 headphone connector, 66 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 25, ...14 connection, setting up, 15 problems, 39 K keyboard problems, 42 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 66 latch release cover, 65 lights diagnostic, 53, 66 front of computer, 53 hard drive activity, 66 M Media Card Reader installing, 99, 101 problems, 42 removing, 99 using,...
..., 41 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 65 H hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 headphone connector, 66 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 25, ...14 connection, setting up, 15 problems, 39 K keyboard problems, 42 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 66 latch release cover, 65 lights diagnostic, 53, 66 front of computer, 53 hard drive activity, 66 M Media Card Reader installing, 99, 101 problems, 42 removing, 99 using,...
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N network connector, 68 Network Setup Wizard, 24 problems, 46 setting up, 23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 60 P password clearing, 121 jumper, 121 PC Restore, 61 PCI cards removing, 80 PCI Express cards installing, 82 removing, 86 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 ..., 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 drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42 Media Card Reader...
N network connector, 68 Network Setup Wizard, 24 problems, 46 setting up, 23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 60 P password clearing, 121 jumper, 121 PC Restore, 61 PCI cards removing, 80 PCI Express cards installing, 82 removing, 86 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 ..., 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 drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42 Media Card Reader...
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...114 V 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, 21..., 23 U USB booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66, 68 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings ...
...114 V 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, 21..., 23 U USB booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66, 68 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings ...