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Dell™ Dimension™ 5100 Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button/ power activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) cover latch release power connector network adapter Model DCSM sound connectors (integrated) (5) VGA video connector (integrated) USB 2.0 connectors (5) card slots for PCI Express x16 (1), PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1) www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ 5100 Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button/ power activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) cover latch release power connector network adapter Model DCSM sound connectors (integrated) (5) VGA video connector (integrated) USB 2.0 connectors (5) card slots for PCI Express x16 (1), PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1) www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... Picture 15 Copying CDs and DVDs 16 How to Copy a CD or DVD 16 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 17 Helpful Tips 17 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 18 Connecting Two Monitors 19 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 20 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector...
... Picture 15 Copying CDs and DVDs 16 How to Copy a CD or DVD 16 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 17 Helpful Tips 17 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 18 Connecting Two Monitors 19 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 20 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector...
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... Problems 27 Drive Problems 27 CD and DVD drive problems 28 Hard drive problems 29 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 29 Error Messages 30 Media Card Reader Problems 31 Keyboard Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 32 The computer does not start up 32 The computer stops responding 32 A program stops responding...
... Problems 27 Drive Problems 27 CD and DVD drive problems 28 Hard drive problems 29 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 29 Error Messages 30 Media Card Reader Problems 31 Keyboard Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 32 The computer does not start up 32 The computer stops responding 32 A program stops responding...
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... 82 Installing a Hard Drive 83 Adding a Second Hard Drive 84 Floppy Drive 85 Removing a Floppy Drive 85 Installing a Floppy Drive 87 Media Card Reader 89 Removing a Media Card Reader 89 Installing a Media Card Reader 91 CD/DVD Drive 93 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 93 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 95 Battery 97 Replacing the Battery 97 Replacing...
... 82 Installing a Hard Drive 83 Adding a Second Hard Drive 84 Floppy Drive 85 Removing a Floppy Drive 85 Installing a Floppy Drive 87 Media Card Reader 89 Removing a Media Card Reader 89 Installing a Media Card Reader 91 CD/DVD Drive 93 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 93 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 95 Battery 97 Replacing the Battery 97 Replacing...
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...your DVD player refer 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/MS Pro) For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on the CD-RW and try again. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • ...
...your DVD player refer 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/MS Pro) For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on the CD-RW and try again. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • ...
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...appropriate slot until it is completely seated in the connector. If you purchased a graphics card that have VGA connectors, you begin any of them must have a VGA connector. Check the card orientation and try again. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you must have the optional ...force the media or card. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to the TV....
...appropriate slot until it is completely seated in the connector. If you purchased a graphics card that have VGA connectors, you begin any of them must have a VGA connector. Check the card orientation and try again. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you must have the optional ...force the media or card. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to the TV....
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...you attempt to the Media Card Reader. There is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup. C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Solving Problems 31 Close all other physical drives in the system. Contact Dell (see if it is automatically... assigned a drive letter as a mapped drive only when it is inserted, you might have to use first. Each of the four Media Card Reader slots are prompted to use . O P E R A T ...
...you attempt to the Media Card Reader. There is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup. C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Solving Problems 31 Close all other physical drives in the system. Contact Dell (see if it is automatically... assigned a drive letter as a mapped drive only when it is inserted, you might have to use first. Each of the four Media Card Reader slots are prompted to use . O P E R A T ...
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... DVD drive. Removing and Installing Parts 55 Press to remove the cover. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 59. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 18. The drive light is on when the computer... a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Use the microphone connector to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
... DVD drive. Removing and Installing Parts 55 Press to remove the cover. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 59. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 18. The drive light is on when the computer... a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Use the microphone connector to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
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... connectors (2) PCI Express x16 connector (PEG) PCI Express x1 connector (PCI_E1) network connector (NIC) and USB connectors (2) (USB2) USB connectors (3) (USB2) video connector (VGA) Media Card Reader connector (F_USB) power connector (12V) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket (BATTERY) RTC reset jumper (RTCRST1) SATA connector (SATA2) SATA connector (SATA0) CD...
... connectors (2) PCI Express x16 connector (PEG) PCI Express x1 connector (PCI_E1) network connector (NIC) and USB connectors (2) (USB2) USB connectors (3) (USB2) video connector (VGA) Media Card Reader connector (F_USB) power connector (12V) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket (BATTERY) RTC reset jumper (RTCRST1) SATA connector (SATA2) SATA connector (SATA0) CD...
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... hard drives • One FlexBay drive (may contain an optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader) • Up to two CD or DVD drives CD/DVD drive(s) FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader hard drive(s) Connect CD/DVD drives to the connector labeled "IDE1" on the system board. Connecting...
... hard drives • One FlexBay drive (may contain an optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader) • Up to two CD or DVD drives CD/DVD drive(s) FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader hard drive(s) Connect CD/DVD drives to the connector labeled "IDE1" on the system board. Connecting...
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... prevent static damage to components inside of the computer. 3 Remove the computer cover (page 59). 4 Remove the drive panel (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on all computers. 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 on the...
... prevent static damage to components inside of the computer. 3 Remove the computer cover (page 59). 4 Remove the drive panel (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on all computers. 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 on the...
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5 Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable on the back of the Media Card Reader from the Media Card Reader connector on the system board (see page 98). 90 Removing and Installing Parts drive latch release sliding plate Media Card Reader 6 Slide the drive latch release toward the bottom of the computer. 7 Replace the drive panel (see page 78). 8 Replace the computer cover (see page 61) and route the cable through the front of the computer and, without releasing the drive latch release, slide the Media Card Reader out through the cable routing clip.
5 Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable on the back of the Media Card Reader from the Media Card Reader connector on the system board (see page 98). 90 Removing and Installing Parts drive latch release sliding plate Media Card Reader 6 Slide the drive latch release toward the bottom of the computer. 7 Replace the drive panel (see page 78). 8 Replace the computer cover (see page 61) and route the cable through the front of the computer and, without releasing the drive latch release, slide the Media Card Reader out through the cable routing clip.
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... bracket from your body before the FlexBay cable is on page 53. Removing and Installing Parts 91 Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on the bottom of ... so that all of the screws are included. 6 Gently slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed. Media Card Reader screws (4) 2 Lay the computer on its packaging and ensure that the system board is connected. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface...
... bracket from your body before the FlexBay cable is on page 53. Removing and Installing Parts 91 Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on the bottom of ... so that all of the screws are included. 6 Gently slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed. Media Card Reader screws (4) 2 Lay the computer on its packaging and ensure that the system board is connected. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface...
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7 Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the Media Card Reader and to the Media Card Reader connector on the system board (see page 98). 92 Removing and Installing Parts FlexBay USB cable Media Card Reader 8 Insert the Media Card Reader and slide it into place until it is fully seated. 9 Route the FlexBay USB cable through the cable routing clip. 10 Replace the computer cover (see page 61).
7 Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the Media Card Reader and to the Media Card Reader connector on the system board (see page 98). 92 Removing and Installing Parts FlexBay USB cable Media Card Reader 8 Insert the Media Card Reader and slide it into place until it is fully seated. 9 Route the FlexBay USB cable through the cable routing clip. 10 Replace the computer cover (see page 61).
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... ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, DVD and CD-RW combo drive, and Media Card Reader two bays for 1-inch high serial ATA hard drives 100 Appendix
... ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, DVD and CD-RW combo drive, and Media Card Reader two bays for 1-inch high serial ATA hard drives 100 Appendix
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... on PCI local bus two 7-pin connectors one USB 10-pin header for power-on the system board Appendix 101 solid green for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device) one 33-pin connector one 5-pin connectors two 120-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 164-pin connector Controls and Lights...
... on PCI local bus two 7-pin connectors one USB 10-pin header for power-on the system board Appendix 101 solid green for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device) one 33-pin connector one 5-pin connectors two 120-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 164-pin connector Controls and Lights...
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... Transfer Wizard, 25 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 55 floppy drive installing, 87 removing, 85 H hard drive activity light, 56 installing, 83 installing second, 84 problems, 29 removing, 82 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 headphone connector, 55 hibernate mode...Service Tag, 10, 55 latch release cover, 55 lights back of computer, 43 diagnostic, 43, 56 hard drive activity, 56 M Media Card Reader installing, 89, 91 problems, 31 removing, 89 using, 18 memory 4-GB configurations, 63 DDR2 overview, 62 installation guidelines, 62 installing, 64...
... Transfer Wizard, 25 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 55 floppy drive installing, 87 removing, 85 H hard drive activity light, 56 installing, 83 installing second, 84 problems, 29 removing, 82 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 headphone connector, 55 hibernate mode...Service Tag, 10, 55 latch release cover, 55 lights back of computer, 43 diagnostic, 43, 56 hard drive activity, 56 M Media Card Reader installing, 89, 91 problems, 31 removing, 89 using, 18 memory 4-GB configurations, 63 DDR2 overview, 62 installation guidelines, 62 installing, 64...
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... setting up, 21 Network Setup Wizard, 22 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 50 P password clearing, 111 jumper, 111 PCI cards installing, 67 removing, 70 PCI Express cards installing, 71 removing, 75 playing CDs and DVDs, 14 power button, 56 conserving, 22 hibernate mode, 23-24 managing, 22 ... 28 computer crashes, 32-33 computer stops responding, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 drives, 27 DVD drive, 28 e-mail, 29 error messages, 30 problems (continued) general, 32 hard drive, 29 Internet, 29 keyboard, 32 Media Card Reader, 31 memory, 34 modem, 29 monitor is blank, 40...
... setting up, 21 Network Setup Wizard, 22 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 50 P password clearing, 111 jumper, 111 PCI cards installing, 67 removing, 70 PCI Express cards installing, 71 removing, 75 playing CDs and DVDs, 14 power button, 56 conserving, 22 hibernate mode, 23-24 managing, 22 ... 28 computer crashes, 32-33 computer stops responding, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 drives, 27 DVD drive, 28 e-mail, 29 error messages, 30 problems (continued) general, 32 hard drive, 29 Internet, 29 keyboard, 32 Media Card Reader, 31 memory, 34 modem, 29 monitor is blank, 40...