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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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... feature becomes active. Enabling the QRT feature in system setup when this mode, the computer is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. and right-arrow keys to highlight the On option and press to access the menu. 3 Press the up- Also, you... may blink when the hard drive is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. These drivers are checked. 6 Click the Advanced tab. 7 From the When I press the power button on my computer...
... feature becomes active. Enabling the QRT feature in system setup when this mode, the computer is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. and right-arrow keys to highlight the On option and press to access the menu. 3 Press the up- Also, you... may blink when the hard drive is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. These drivers are checked. 6 Click the Advanced tab. 7 From the When I press the power button on my computer...
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... functioning. Ensure that the network cable is off , reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on page 112. If the link integrity light is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin... any of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the setup diagram for your network settings are correct and that indicates no network communication exists. For a description of the ...
... functioning. Ensure that the network cable is off , reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on page 112. If the link integrity light is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin... any of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the setup diagram for your network settings are correct and that indicates no network communication exists. For a description of the ...
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...computer. • If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the power light is connected as a lamp. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E 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 C A L O U T L E T - Turn off , firmly press the button to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I O N - If the power light is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. 50 Solving Problems Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and...
...computer. • If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the power light is connected as a lamp. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E 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 C A L O U T L E T - Turn off , firmly press the button to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I O N - If the power light is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. 50 Solving Problems Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and...
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Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for interference. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ...
Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for interference. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ...
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...off " Plug the computer into a working memory of the same type 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. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. A possible ...page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you begin any of the lights identify the problem. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled...
...off " Plug the computer into a working memory of the same type 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. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. A possible ...page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you begin any of the lights identify the problem. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled...
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... configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution • If the computer ...memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 74), and then restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 74). ...
... configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution • If the computer ...memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 74), and then restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 74). ...
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... remote control Another failure has occurred. • Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the operating system. All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after the system successfully boots to the system board from the computer for each card...remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see page 59). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). Troubleshooting Tools 55 If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive...
... remote control Another failure has occurred. • Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the operating system. All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after the system successfully boots to the system board from the computer for each card...remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see page 59). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). Troubleshooting Tools 55 If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive...
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Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. 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. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 20. Removing and Installing Parts 65 The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 68. Press to remove the cover.
Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. 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. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 20. Removing and Installing Parts 65 The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 68. Press to remove the cover.
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... also be on when a device such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. Use the microphone connector to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Ensure that typically remain connected, such as digital video...
... also be on when a device such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. Use the microphone connector to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Ensure that typically remain connected, such as digital video...
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...connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. Blinking indicates activity on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights Standby power light push button green light - Voltage (See the safety instructions manual selection power supplies - 90 to 135 V and 180 to...Power Problems" on page 47). green green light - off (no light) - The computer is calculated based upon the power supply rating. Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on the network. If the system ...
...connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. Blinking indicates activity on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights Standby power light push button green light - Voltage (See the safety instructions manual selection power supplies - 90 to 135 V and 180 to...Power Problems" on page 47). green green light - off (no light) - The computer is calculated based upon the power supply rating. Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on the network. If the system ...
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... not wipe the display screen with water. c Place the jumper plug on the keyboard. Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with a brush attachment to electrical outlets, and turn them on . Do not use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for...
... not wipe the display screen with water. c Place the jumper plug on the keyboard. Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with a brush attachment to electrical outlets, and turn them on . Do not use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for...
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... damaging the surface, do not wipe in the troubleshooting process and provides for CDs are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with the compressed air. Ensure that fluff from the center to the outer edge of the disc (the unlabeled side) in the CD/DVD... contain pretreated floppies to dislodge dust and lint. 4 If the rollers inside edge of your CDs or DVDs, try using a commercially available cleaning kit. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on the rollers. 6 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and ...
... damaging the surface, do not wipe in the troubleshooting process and provides for CDs are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with the compressed air. Ensure that fluff from the center to the outer edge of the disc (the unlabeled side) in the CD/DVD... contain pretreated floppies to dislodge dust and lint. 4 If the rollers inside edge of your CDs or DVDs, try using a commercially available cleaning kit. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on the rollers. 6 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and ...
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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 ...
