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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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... a Media Card Reader (Optional 20 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 21 Connecting to a Network Adapter 21 Network Setup Wizard 22 Power Management 22 Standby Mode 23 Hibernate Mode 23 Power Options Properties 23 About RAID Configurations 25 Using RAID with Hard Drive Passwords 25 RAID Level 1 25 Configuring Your Computer for...
... a Media Card Reader (Optional 20 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 21 Connecting to a Network Adapter 21 Network Setup Wizard 22 Power Management 22 Standby Mode 23 Hibernate Mode 23 Power Options Properties 23 About RAID Configurations 25 Using RAID with Hard Drive Passwords 25 RAID Level 1 25 Configuring Your Computer for...
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... for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40 Printer Problems 41 Scanner Problems 42 Sound and Speaker Problems 43 No sound from speakers 43 No sound from headphones 44 4 Contents
... for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40 Printer Problems 41 Scanner Problems 42 Sound and Speaker Problems 43 No sound from speakers 43 No sound from headphones 44 4 Contents
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... Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert 75 Replacing the Drive Panel 76 Drives 76 IDE Drive Addressing 77 Connecting Drive Cables 77 Drive Interface Connectors 78 Power Cable Connector 78 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 79 Hard Drive 79 Removing a Hard Drive 80 Installing a Hard Drive 81 Adding a Second Hard Drive (optional...
... Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert 75 Replacing the Drive Panel 76 Drives 76 IDE Drive Addressing 77 Connecting Drive Cables 77 Drive Interface Connectors 78 Power Cable Connector 78 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 79 Hard Drive 79 Removing a Hard Drive 80 Installing a Hard Drive 81 Adding a Second Hard Drive (optional...
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...the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the state it was in before it entered the mode. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. network adapter connector network device... Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in certain windows. 22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between ...
...the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the state it was in before it entered the mode. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. network adapter connector network device... Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in certain windows. 22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between ...
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... Properties Define your hibernate settings on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to automatically activate after a time-out. When the computer... exits from hibernate mode, press the power button. When the computer exits from hibernate mode. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click the Start button and...
... Properties Define your hibernate settings on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to automatically activate after a time-out. When the computer... exits from hibernate mode, press the power button. When the computer exits from hibernate mode. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click the Start button and...
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..., always set the hard drive (hard disk) to time-out before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to time-out before the hard drive. Each scheme has different settings for your computer to be locked up. NOTICE: If you want your...hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a timeout from the corresponding drop-down menu. If your computer from the Power schemes drop-down menu and click OK. 24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer If you run your computer is called a scheme. If you use...
..., always set the hard drive (hard disk) to time-out before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to time-out before the hard drive. Each scheme has different settings for your computer to be locked up. NOTICE: If you want your...hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a timeout from the corresponding drop-down menu. If your computer from the Power schemes drop-down menu and click OK. 24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer If you run your computer is called a scheme. If you use...
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About RAID Configurations This section provides an overview of the RAID configuration that desire a higher level of uses, Dell offers RAID level 1 on your computer. Of the several RAID configurations available in system setup (see page 104), you should be...-redundancy storage technique known as "mirroring." A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high-data access rates for different types of data integrity. For more information on power management options: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the...
About RAID Configurations This section provides an overview of the RAID configuration that desire a higher level of uses, Dell offers RAID level 1 on your computer. Of the several RAID configurations available in system setup (see page 104), you should be...-redundancy storage technique known as "mirroring." A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high-data access rates for different types of data integrity. For more information on power management options: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the...
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... computer turns off. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for damaged or frayed cables. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data...
... computer turns off. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for damaged or frayed cables. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data...
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... 37 The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on the screen. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F -
... 37 The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on the screen. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F -
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...N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - 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 - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. The computer is...O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G - For a description 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 correct and that indicates no network communication exists. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A...
...N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - 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 - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. The computer is...O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G - For a description 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 correct and that indicates no network communication exists. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A...
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... turned on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 65). ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON Solving Problems 41 I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I... might exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
... turned on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 65). ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON Solving Problems 41 I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I... might exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
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... pins. (It is normal for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the headphone cable is turned on the setup diagram for troubleshooting procedures. If the power light is 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... S - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 54. Ensure that the monitor is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 59). If the power light is not muted. 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 - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the graphics cable...
... pins. (It is normal for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the headphone cable is turned on the setup diagram for troubleshooting procedures. If the power light is 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... S - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 54. Ensure that the monitor is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 59). If the power light is not muted. 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 - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the graphics cable...
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... the modules, reinstall one module (see ""Installing Memory" on page 67). • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all of the same type into your The... diagnostic lights turn off and the system does not start, there may be a problem with the power supply or with...
... the modules, reinstall one module (see ""Installing Memory" on page 67). • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all of the same type into your The... diagnostic lights turn off and the system does not start, there may be a problem with the power supply or with...
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... are installing are compatible with your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all USB devices, check cable connections, and then ... graphics failure has occurred. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has Reseat all power and data cables and restart occurred. Suggested Resolution If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. 48 Advanced Troubleshooting A possible USB failure has occurred. If the computer...
... are installing are compatible with your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all USB devices, check cable connections, and then ... graphics failure has occurred. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has Reseat all power and data cables and restart occurred. Suggested Resolution If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. 48 Advanced Troubleshooting A possible USB failure has occurred. If the computer...
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... lights stay on and the Unplug the power supply and check the 4-pin power button remains amber, a possible processor power cable connection (see processor power or connection error has "System Board Components" on then does not start, contact Dell for technical off before the computer into... a working electrical outlet. For other possible solutions, see "Power Problems" in your Owner's Manual. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution During ...
... lights stay on and the Unplug the power supply and check the 4-pin power button remains amber, a possible processor power cable connection (see processor power or connection error has "System Board Components" on then does not start, contact Dell for technical off before the computer into... a working electrical outlet. For other possible solutions, see "Power Problems" in your Owner's Manual. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution During ...
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... your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the following tools...
... your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the following tools...
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... itself. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. Also, before you disconnect the cable. Damage due to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this section... instructions located in the locking tabs before you are correctly oriented and aligned. if you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. NOTICE: To avoid ...
... itself. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. Also, before you disconnect the cable. Damage due to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this section... instructions located in the locking tabs before you are correctly oriented and aligned. if you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. NOTICE: To avoid ...
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.... Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 60 Removing and Installing Parts Use to the system. It is recommended that you use the... from or writes data to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 6 hard-drive activity light 7 vents 8 power button 9 headphone connector 10 diagnostic lights (4) 11 Service Tag Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras...
.... Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 60 Removing and Installing Parts Use to the system. It is recommended that you use the... from or writes data to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 6 hard-drive activity light 7 vents 8 power button 9 headphone connector 10 diagnostic lights (4) 11 Service Tag Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras...
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... connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 sound card connectors (3) • Line-in connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. • Microphone connector - Removing and Installing Parts...
... connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 sound card connectors (3) • Line-in connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. • Microphone connector - Removing and Installing Parts...