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Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Owner's Manual Service Tag CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader headphone connector diagnostic lights 1234 CD or DVD eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) hard drive activity light power button cover latch release card slots for PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1) power connector sound-card connectors USB 2.0 connectors (4) network adapter VGA video connector (integrated) Model DCSM www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Owner's Manual Service Tag CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader headphone connector diagnostic lights 1234 CD or DVD eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) hard drive activity light power button cover latch release card slots for PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1) power connector sound-card connectors USB 2.0 connectors (4) network adapter VGA video connector (integrated) Model DCSM www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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...from an ISP. 5 Click Next. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup. If you are having problems connecting to... step 6. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 33. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up my connection manually. • If you have a service outage. If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of ...
...from an ISP. 5 Click Next. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup. If you are having problems connecting to... step 6. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 33. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up my connection manually. • If you have a service outage. If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of ...
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... the Specify Volume Size screen, select the volume size you want to rebuild the RAID level 1 volume, and click Rebuild to this Disk. 3 You can manually rebuild the computer's redundancy mirror to a new hard drive: 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix...
... the Specify Volume Size screen, select the volume size you want to rebuild the RAID level 1 volume, and click Rebuild to this Disk. 3 You can manually rebuild the computer's redundancy mirror to a new hard drive: 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix...
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...the physical drives is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to restore computer resources. Solving Problems 35 Contact Dell (see if it . FLEXBAY DEVICE IS DISABLED - Media Card Reader Problems NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - If the next logical drive after all .... 3 Right-click the corresponding drive letter in it is mapped to an empty Media Card Reader slot, you might have to insert media. To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader. 6 Click OK to confirm your computer to the Media Card Reader. In some cases, you are ...
...the physical drives is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to restore computer resources. Solving Problems 35 Contact Dell (see if it . FLEXBAY DEVICE IS DISABLED - Media Card Reader Problems NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - If the next logical drive after all .... 3 Right-click the corresponding drive letter in it is mapped to an empty Media Card Reader slot, you might have to insert media. To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader. 6 Click OK to confirm your computer to the Media Card Reader. In some cases, you are ...
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...failure was detected. Memory modules are off . When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in your computer (see ""Installing..., reinstall one module (see "Installing Memory" on page 67). • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the lights identify the problem.... all four lights turn off after the system Owner's Manual. Advanced Troubleshooting 47
...failure was detected. Memory modules are off . When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in your computer (see ""Installing..., reinstall one module (see "Installing Memory" on page 67). • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the lights identify the problem.... all four lights turn off after the system Owner's Manual. Advanced Troubleshooting 47
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check system setup (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Compatibilities" in your computer Owner's Manual). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. Another failure has occurred. • Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the system board from the ..."System Board Components" on page 65). • If there is an error message on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "System Setup" on page...
check system setup (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Compatibilities" in your computer Owner's Manual). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. Another failure has occurred. • Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the system board from the ..."System Board Components" on page 65). • If there is an error message on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "System Setup" on page...
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...(see processor power or connection error has "System Board Components" on then does not start , there may be a assistance. see "Power Problems" in your Owner's Manual. 50 Advanced Troubleshooting occurred. problem with the power supply or with the processor. For other possible solutions, see "Power Problems" in your Owner... 65). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution During normal operation, all of the diagnostic lights turn off and the system does not start , contact Dell for technical off before the computer into a working electrical outlet.
...(see processor power or connection error has "System Board Components" on then does not start , there may be a assistance. see "Power Problems" in your Owner's Manual. 50 Advanced Troubleshooting occurred. problem with the power supply or with the processor. For other possible solutions, see "Power Problems" in your Owner... 65). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution During normal operation, all of the diagnostic lights turn off and the system does not start , contact Dell for technical off before the computer into a working electrical outlet.
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...following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware ... specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you received the computer. 54 Advanced Troubleshooting Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties...
...following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware ... specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you received the computer. 54 Advanced Troubleshooting Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties...
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NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 ... restore your computer's operating system. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. Dell PC Restore enables you cannot ever recall it to restore your hard drive to the computer as a local administrator. ...Because the computer is available as administrator. If you remove PC Restore from your computer. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will never be able to use PC Restore to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8...
NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 ... restore your computer's operating system. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. Dell PC Restore enables you cannot ever recall it to restore your hard drive to the computer as a local administrator. ...Because the computer is available as administrator. If you remove PC Restore from your computer. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will never be able to use PC Restore to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8...
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Voltage (see the safety instructions manual selection power supply - 90 to 135 V and 180 to 265 V at located in the Product Information 50/60 Hz Guide for important voltage setting information) ...
Voltage (see the safety instructions manual selection power supply - 90 to 135 V and 180 to 265 V at located in the Product Information 50/60 Hz Guide for important voltage setting information) ...
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... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a commercial environment. However, there is operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the following two conditions: This device...tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are encouraged to try to correct the interference by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment in a particular installation. This device complies with the limits for a Class A digital...
... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a commercial environment. However, there is operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the following two conditions: This device...tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are encouraged to try to correct the interference by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment in a particular installation. This device complies with the limits for a Class A digital...
Service Manual
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... August 2006 Rev. Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Dimension Help file. Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Before You Begin Removing the Computer Cover About Your Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Computer Advanced Troubleshooting Removing and Installing Parts Replacing the Computer Cover Specifications Technical Overview System Setup...
... August 2006 Rev. Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Dimension Help file. Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Before You Begin Removing the Computer Cover About Your Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Computer Advanced Troubleshooting Removing and Installing Parts Replacing the Computer Cover Specifications Technical Overview System Setup...
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... vent area to avoid water damage to the hard drive. For more information, see "Diagnostic Back to Contents Page About Your Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Computer Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Front View of Computer Back View of Computer Front View of speakers. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media...
... vent area to avoid water damage to the hard drive. For more information, see "Diagnostic Back to Contents Page About Your Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Computer Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Front View of Computer Back View of Computer Front View of speakers. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media...
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... wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . On the next start the ResourceCD menu and press to run.
... wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . On the next start the ResourceCD menu and press to run.
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...off . Also see "Power Problems" in your computer (see "Memory"). Contact Dell for technical assistance. l If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your Owner's Manual. A possible graphics failure has occurred. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections... error exists. If the problem is identified. Your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on your computer Owner's Manual). 4. After the computer starts successfully, all modules without error. If the computer malfunctions, the color and sequence of the diagnostic lights...
...off . Also see "Power Problems" in your computer (see "Memory"). Contact Dell for technical assistance. l If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your Owner's Manual. A possible graphics failure has occurred. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections... error exists. If the problem is identified. Your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on your computer Owner's Manual). 4. After the computer starts successfully, all modules without error. If the computer malfunctions, the color and sequence of the diagnostic lights...
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... then off before the system starts. During normal operation, all four diagnostic lights stay on your Owner's Manual. If your Owner's Manual. l If the problem persists, contact Dell for the devices installed on and the power button remains amber, a possible processor power or connection error ... Reseat the processor (see "System Board Components"). This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. Run the Dell Diagnostics to make sure the boot sequence is correct for technical assistance. Also see "Power Problems" in your computer beeps during start...
... then off before the system starts. During normal operation, all four diagnostic lights stay on your Owner's Manual. If your Owner's Manual. l If the problem persists, contact Dell for the devices installed on and the power button remains amber, a possible processor power or connection error ... Reseat the processor (see "System Board Components"). This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. Run the Dell Diagnostics to make sure the boot sequence is correct for technical assistance. Also see "Power Problems" in your computer beeps during start...
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...cards with locking tabs; Also, before you turn off your computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This section provides procedures for...may require the following steps before you begin any of cable, press in your computer and then unplug it from your Dell™ Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you are correctly oriented and aligned. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following...
...cards with locking tabs; Also, before you turn off your computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This section provides procedures for...may require the following steps before you begin any of cable, press in your computer and then unplug it from your Dell™ Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you are correctly oriented and aligned. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following...
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... plug the cable into place by pulling back on . Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you so that the cover is seated. 6.
... plug the cable into place by pulling back on . Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you so that the cover is seated. 6.
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... removed cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desktop space. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on which it aside in "Before You Begin." Release the cover from the electrical outlet before removing the...
... removed cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desktop space. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on which it aside in "Before You Begin." Release the cover from the electrical outlet before removing the...
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Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Memory Cards Drive Panels Drives Hard Drive Floppy Drive Media Card Reader CD/DVD Drive Processor System Board Power Supply Battery Memory DDR2 Memory Overview ...
Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Memory Cards Drive Panels Drives Hard Drive Floppy Drive Media Card Reader CD/DVD Drive Processor System Board Power Supply Battery Memory DDR2 Memory Overview ...