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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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... the Picture 18 Copying CDs and DVDs 18 How to Copy a CD or DVD 18 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 19 Helpful Tips 20 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 20 Connecting Two Monitors 21 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 22 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector...
... the Picture 18 Copying CDs and DVDs 18 How to Copy a CD or DVD 18 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 19 Helpful Tips 20 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 20 Connecting Two Monitors 21 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 22 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector...
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... Battery Problems 37 Drive Problems 38 CD and DVD drive problems 38 Hard drive problems 39 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 39 Error Messages 41 Media Card Reader Problems 42 Keyboard Problems 42 Lockups and Software Problems 43 The computer does not start up 43 The computer stops responding 43 A program stops responding...
... Battery Problems 37 Drive Problems 38 CD and DVD drive problems 38 Hard drive problems 39 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 39 Error Messages 41 Media Card Reader Problems 42 Keyboard Problems 42 Lockups and Software Problems 43 The computer does not start up 43 The computer stops responding 43 A program stops responding...
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...of Your Computer 70 System Board Components 71 Memory 72 Memory Overview 72 Installing Memory 74 Removing Memory 76 Cards 76 PCI Cards 77 PCI Express Cards 81 Drive Panels 89 Removing the Drive Panel 89 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 90 Replacing the Drive-... Hard Drive 94 Adding a Second Hard Drive 95 Floppy Drive 96 Removing a Floppy Drive 96 Installing a Floppy Drive 98 Media Card Reader 99 Removing a Media Card Reader 99 Installing a Media Card Reader 101 CD/DVD Drive 102 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 103 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 104 Battery 106 Replacing the Battery 106...
...of Your Computer 70 System Board Components 71 Memory 72 Memory Overview 72 Installing Memory 74 Removing Memory 76 Cards 76 PCI Cards 77 PCI Express Cards 81 Drive Panels 89 Removing the Drive Panel 89 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 90 Replacing the Drive-... Hard Drive 94 Adding a Second Hard Drive 95 Floppy Drive 96 Removing a Floppy Drive 96 Installing a Floppy Drive 98 Media Card Reader 99 Removing a Media Card Reader 99 Installing a Media Card Reader 101 CD/DVD Drive 102 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 103 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 104 Battery 106 Replacing the Battery 106...
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...650-MB CD. You can be played only on MP3 players or on the CD-RW and try again. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to play in most home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs with Sonic ... before you record the project permanently to its maximum capacity; The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS...
...650-MB CD. You can be played only on MP3 players or on the CD-RW and try again. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to play in most home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs with Sonic ... before you record the project permanently to its maximum capacity; The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS...
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... is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 101. Check the card orientation and try again. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) CompactFlash Type I and II...
... is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 101. Check the card orientation and try again. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) CompactFlash Type I and II...
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...-down the computer (see if it is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to insert media. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - If you attempt to access the Media Card Reader when no media is installed. Media Card Reader Problems N O D R I V E L E T T E R I S A S S I S A B L E D - When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is enabled in the system. Each of the procedures in this...
...-down the computer (see if it is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to insert media. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - If you attempt to access the Media Card Reader when no media is installed. Media Card Reader Problems N O D R I V E L E T T E R I S A S S I S A B L E D - When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is enabled in the system. Each of the procedures in this...
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Removing and Installing Parts 65 Press to remove the cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 20. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. 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. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 68.
Removing and Installing Parts 65 Press to remove the cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 20. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. 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. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 68.
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... the system board. Drives Your computer supports: • Two hard drives (Serial ATA) • Two FlexBay drives (can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader) • Two CD or DVD drives General Installation Guidelines Connect hard drives to the connector labeled "SATA" and connect CD/DVD drives to the connector...
... the system board. Drives Your computer supports: • Two hard drives (Serial ATA) • Two FlexBay drives (can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader) • Two CD or DVD drives General Installation Guidelines Connect hard drives to the connector labeled "SATA" and connect CD/DVD drives to the connector...
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... to components inside of the computer. 3 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). 4 Remove the drive panel (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 20. Removing and Installing Parts 99 Removing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface... static electricity from your body before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Media Card Reader For information on using the Media Card Reader, see page 89).
... to components inside of the computer. 3 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). 4 Remove the drive panel (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 20. Removing and Installing Parts 99 Removing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface... static electricity from your body before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Media Card Reader For information on using the Media Card Reader, see page 89).
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5 Disconnect the USB cable on the back of the drive, remove the Media Card Reader by sliding and holding the sliding plate. 7 Replace the drive panel (see page 91). 8 Replace the computer cover (see page 71) and route the cable through the clip on the system board (see page 107). 100 Removing and Installing Parts sliding plate lever sliding plate *Media Card Reader *Not present on all computers. 6 While pushing on the back of the Media Card Reader to the front panel USB connector on the shroud.
5 Disconnect the USB cable on the back of the drive, remove the Media Card Reader by sliding and holding the sliding plate. 7 Replace the drive panel (see page 91). 8 Replace the computer cover (see page 71) and route the cable through the clip on the system board (see page 107). 100 Removing and Installing Parts sliding plate lever sliding plate *Media Card Reader *Not present on all computers. 6 While pushing on the back of the Media Card Reader to the front panel USB connector on the shroud.
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...of the computer. 3 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). 4 Remove the drive panel (see page 89). 5 Remove the Media Card Reader from your body before the FlexBay cable is on page 63. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the ...computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Removing and Installing Parts 101 Installing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. Media Card Reader screws (4) 2 Lay the computer on its packaging and ensure that the system board is connected. NOTICE:...
...of the computer. 3 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). 4 Remove the drive panel (see page 89). 5 Remove the Media Card Reader from your body before the FlexBay cable is on page 63. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the ...computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Removing and Installing Parts 101 Installing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. Media Card Reader screws (4) 2 Lay the computer on its packaging and ensure that the system board is connected. NOTICE:...
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... present on the system board (see page 107). CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Media Card Reader and to the Media Card Reader connector on all computers. 8 Insert the Media Card Reader into the bay and slide the drive in to the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the...
... present on the system board (see page 107). CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Media Card Reader and to the Media Card Reader connector on all computers. 8 Insert the Media Card Reader into the bay and slide the drive in to the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the...
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... bays (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, Media Card Reader, and DVD/CD-RW combo drive two 3.5-inch hard-drive bays one front-panel 6-pin serial connector (with optional... DVI connector RJ-45 connector two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors five back-panel connectors for optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay devices) 5-pin connector three 120-pin connectors 36-pin connector 98-pin connector 164-pin connector Appendix 111
... bays (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, Media Card Reader, and DVD/CD-RW combo drive two 3.5-inch hard-drive bays one front-panel 6-pin serial connector (with optional... DVI connector RJ-45 connector two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors five back-panel connectors for optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay devices) 5-pin connector three 120-pin connectors 36-pin connector 98-pin connector 164-pin connector Appendix 111
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... lights, 53 troubleshooting, 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...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, 20 memory problems, 45 messages error, 41 microphone connector, 66-67 Microsoft Windows ...
... lights, 53 troubleshooting, 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...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, 20 memory problems, 45 messages error, 41 microphone connector, 66-67 Microsoft Windows ...
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...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 power button, 66 connector, 67 conserving, 24...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, 42 memory, 45 modem, 39 monitor is blank, 50 monitor is...
...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 power button, 66 connector, 67 conserving, 24...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, 42 memory, 45 modem, 39 monitor is blank, 50 monitor is...
