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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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... Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off. A D J U S T T H E W I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If your scanner is not muted. No sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the scanner and the computer...
... Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off. A D J U S T T H E W I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If your scanner is not muted. No sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the scanner and the computer...
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...to attach multiple speakers. Use the green line-out connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. • Surround connector - Use the pink microphone connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. ...8226; Microphone connector - 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 record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. • Line-out connector -...
...to attach multiple speakers. Use the green line-out connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. • Surround connector - Use the pink microphone connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. ...8226; Microphone connector - 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 record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. • Line-out connector -...
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... or cause damage to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card cable connections. Cables routed over or behind the cards. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 68). 3 If you are flush with the alignment bar. • ... on. 16 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. b Connect the network cable to the add-in the card documentation. b Connect external audio devices to secure the card(s). Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before...
... or cause damage to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card cable connections. Cables routed over or behind the cards. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 68). 3 If you are flush with the alignment bar. • ... on. 16 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. b Connect the network cable to the add-in the card documentation. b Connect external audio devices to secure the card(s). Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before...
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...: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of the computer. 7 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the... If you removed an add-in the next section. Removing and Installing Parts 81 If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on the back panel of your computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler...
...: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of the computer. 7 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the... If you removed an add-in the next section. Removing and Installing Parts 81 If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on the back panel of your computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler...
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... prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to Off. Do not connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. NOTE: or full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is present on your computer you need to rotate it down into place. 13 Replace the computer cover...the network device and then plug the cable into place, securing the x16 PCI-E card. 11 Ensure that: • The tops of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 12 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting ...
... prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to Off. Do not connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. NOTE: or full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is present on your computer you need to rotate it down into place. 13 Replace the computer cover...the network device and then plug the cable into place, securing the x16 PCI-E card. 11 Ensure that: • The tops of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 12 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting ...
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...the audio connectors on your computer. 8 Reseat the card retention mechanism in the empty card-slot opening. b Connect external audio devices to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. 13 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller..., and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of your computer you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 126). NOTE: For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is ...
...the audio connectors on your computer. 8 Reseat the card retention mechanism in the empty card-slot opening. b Connect external audio devices to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. 13 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller..., and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of your computer you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 126). NOTE: For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is ...
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Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 37 replacing, 106 BIOS, 113 boot sequence about, 119 changing, 119-120 option settings, 119 booting to a USB device, 119 C cards installing PCI Express, 82 PCI Express, 81 removing PCI, 80 removing PCI Express, 86 slots, 68 CD/DVD ... 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...
Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 37 replacing, 106 BIOS, 113 boot sequence about, 119 changing, 119-120 option settings, 119 booting to a USB device, 119 C cards installing PCI Express, 82 PCI Express, 81 removing PCI, 80 removing PCI Express, 86 slots, 68 CD/DVD ... 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...
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...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 ..., 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...screen is blank, 50 screen is hard to read, 51 software, 43-44 sound and speakers, 49 technical support policy, 123 troubleshooting tips, 37 volume adjusting, 49 Program Compatibility Wizard,...
...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 ..., 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...screen is blank, 50 screen is hard to read, 51 software, 43-44 sound and speakers, 49 technical support policy, 123 troubleshooting tips, 37 volume adjusting, 49 Program Compatibility Wizard,...