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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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Video and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System ...
Video and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System ...
Owner's Manual
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...you begin any of the computer and the network port or device. Replace the network cable. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 54. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - If the link integrity light is functioning. For a description of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in standby... the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network settings are...
...you begin any of the computer and the network port or device. Replace the network cable. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 54. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - If the link integrity light is functioning. For a description of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in standby... the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network settings are...
Owner's Manual
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...the computer starts normally, the lights flash. NOTE: If all four lights turn off " condition or Plug the computer into a working memory of the same type into your The diagnostic lights turn off after the system Owner's Manual. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Continue until... you troubleshoot problems (see page 59). Advanced Troubleshooting 47 After the computer starts successfully, all of the diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory ...
...the computer starts normally, the lights flash. NOTE: If all four lights turn off " condition or Plug the computer into a working memory of the same type into your The diagnostic lights turn off after the system Owner's Manual. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Continue until... you troubleshoot problems (see page 59). Advanced Troubleshooting 47 After the computer starts successfully, all of the diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory ...
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... power or connection error has "System Board Components" on page 65). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution During normal operation, all of the diagnostic lights turn on then does not start, contact Dell for technical off and the system does not start , plug the lights turn off before the computer into a working electrical outlet. If...
... power or connection error has "System Board Components" on page 65). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution During normal operation, all of the diagnostic lights turn on then does not start, contact Dell for technical off and the system does not start , plug the lights turn off before the computer into a working electrical outlet. If...
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... the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on when a device such as printers and keyboards. For more information on booting to ensure that the system is a minimum of...Use to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 60 Removing and Installing Parts The light might also be on page 47. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. Use the lights to identify your computer when you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code.
... the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on when a device such as printers and keyboards. For more information on booting to ensure that the system is a minimum of...Use to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 60 Removing and Installing Parts The light might also be on page 47. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. Use the lights to identify your computer when you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code.
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Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.) Standby power light AUX_PWR on state. orange light - Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (see "Power Problems" on integrated network adapter) green light - Blinking green in , line-out, and microphone; solid green for power-on the...
Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.) Standby power light AUX_PWR on state. orange light - Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (see "Power Problems" on integrated network adapter) green light - Blinking green in , line-out, and microphone; solid green for power-on the...
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..., 69 PCI Express slots, 62 PCI slots, 62 removing PCI, 72 slots, 62, 69 types supported, 69 CD/DVD drive activity light, 59 eject button, 59 CD/DVD drive (continued) installing, 92 problems, 32 removing, 91 CD-RW drive problems, 32 CDs, ...copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover removing, 62 replacing, 96 D Dell contacting, 114 support policy, 112 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell Premier Support website, 9 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 60 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Index 133 Index A ...
..., 69 PCI Express slots, 62 PCI slots, 62 removing PCI, 72 slots, 62, 69 types supported, 69 CD/DVD drive activity light, 59 eject button, 59 CD/DVD drive (continued) installing, 92 problems, 32 removing, 91 CD-RW drive problems, 32 CDs, ...copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover removing, 62 replacing, 96 D Dell contacting, 114 support policy, 112 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell Premier Support website, 9 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 60 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Index 133 Index A ...
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...79 DVD drive problems, 32 DVDs, 18 playing, 16 E e-mail problems, 33 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 47 troubleshooting, 34 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 59 floppy drive installing, 85 removing, 83 ...H hard drive activity light, 60 installing, 81 installing second, 82 problems, 33 removing, 80 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 60 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows ...
...79 DVD drive problems, 32 DVDs, 18 playing, 16 E e-mail problems, 33 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 47 troubleshooting, 34 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 59 floppy drive installing, 85 removing, 83 ...H hard drive activity light, 60 installing, 81 installing second, 82 problems, 33 removing, 80 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 60 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows ...
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... 13 problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 32 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 31 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 36 Media Card Reader,... 35 memory, 38 modem, 33 monitor is blank, 44 monitor is hard to read, 45 mouse, 39 network, 40 power, 40 power light conditions, 40 ...
... 13 problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 32 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 31 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 36 Media Card Reader,... 35 memory, 38 modem, 33 monitor is blank, 44 monitor is hard to read, 45 mouse, 39 network, 40 power, 40 power light conditions, 40 ...
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..., 53-54 system setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 104 screens, 103 T technical support policy, 112 transferring information to a new computer, 30 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 troubleshooting (continued) restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 U USB booting to devices, 108... Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 30 Network Setup Wizard, 22 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 136 Index R regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows XP, 54 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 50 S safety instructions, 9 SATA.
..., 53-54 system setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 104 screens, 103 T technical support policy, 112 transferring information to a new computer, 30 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 troubleshooting (continued) restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 U USB booting to devices, 108... Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 30 Network Setup Wizard, 22 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 136 Index R regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows XP, 54 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 50 S safety instructions, 9 SATA.
Service Manual
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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 Card ... the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as a CD player is operating. Press to turn on the computer. 9 headphone connector 10 diagnostic lights NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block any of space between all vents and any object near these vents. 8 power button NOTICE: Keep the...
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 Card ... the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as a CD player is operating. Press to turn on the computer. 9 headphone connector 10 diagnostic lights NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block any of space between all vents and any object near these vents. 8 power button NOTICE: Keep the...
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... boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4. 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 . When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product...
... boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4. 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 . When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product...
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...Displays your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Blinks green several times and then A configuration error exists. Solid green and a beep code during POST incorrectly installed. Check the diagnostic lights to system board may be faulty... description. The device list may not display the names of the problem you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is required. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions...
...Displays your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Blinks green several times and then A configuration error exists. Solid green and a beep code during POST incorrectly installed. Check the diagnostic lights to system board may be faulty... description. The device list may not display the names of the problem you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is required. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions...
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...normally, reinstall an additional module. l If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. Repeat this section, follow the safety instructions located in your computer (see "Cards"). 2. Check the diagnostic lights to help you removed, remove a different card, and then restart... the computer. 3. l If the problem persists, contact Dell for each card. Also see "Power Problems" in a normal "off...
...normally, reinstall an additional module. l If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. Repeat this section, follow the safety instructions located in your computer (see "Cards"). 2. Check the diagnostic lights to help you removed, remove a different card, and then restart... the computer. 3. l If the problem persists, contact Dell for each card. Also see "Power Problems" in a normal "off...
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... connection (see "Processor"). Reseat the processor (see "System Board Components"). One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of the diagnostic lights turn off and the system does not start -up : 1. Also see "System Setup") to identify a more serious cause. 3. Write down the beep codes.... During normal operation, all of three beeps, and then one beep. NOTE: If all four diagnostic lights stay on and then turn If the system does not start , contact Dell for the devices installed on then off before the system starts. This beep code tells you that ...
... connection (see "Processor"). Reseat the processor (see "System Board Components"). One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of the diagnostic lights turn off and the system does not start -up : 1. Also see "System Setup") to identify a more serious cause. 3. Write down the beep codes.... During normal operation, all of three beeps, and then one beep. NOTE: If all four diagnostic lights stay on and then turn If the system does not start , contact Dell for the devices installed on then off before the system starts. This beep code tells you that ...
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... Internally accessible one 5-pin connector two 120-pin connectors 36-pin connector Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights Standby power light push button green light - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. If the system cannot...
... Internally accessible one 5-pin connector two 120-pin connectors 36-pin connector Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights Standby power light push button green light - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. If the system cannot...