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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 5100C front-panel door (open) front-panel door (push to open) power button hard-drive light diagnostic lights headphone connector microphone connector IEEE 1394 connector optional floppy drive or media ...* CD or DVD drive light USB 2.0 connectors (2) voltage selection switch line-out connector line-in connector surround sound connector modem connector power connector microphone connector center/LFE connector S/PDIF-out connector integrated video connector Model DHP network connector USB 2.0 connectors (5) IEEE 1394 connector ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 5100C front-panel door (open) front-panel door (push to open) power button hard-drive light diagnostic lights headphone connector microphone connector IEEE 1394 connector optional floppy drive or media ...* CD or DVD drive light USB 2.0 connectors (2) voltage selection switch line-out connector line-in connector surround sound connector modem connector power connector microphone connector center/LFE connector S/PDIF-out connector integrated video connector Model DHP network connector USB 2.0 connectors (5) IEEE 1394 connector ...
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... CDs and DVDs 21 How to Copy a CD or DVD 21 Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+R, and DVD+RW 22 Helpful Tips 22 Power Management 23 Standby Mode 23 Hibernate Mode 24 Power Options Properties 24 Hyper-Threading 25 Contents 3
... CDs and DVDs 21 How to Copy a CD or DVD 21 Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+R, and DVD+RW 22 Helpful Tips 22 Power Management 23 Standby Mode 23 Hibernate Mode 24 Power Options Properties 24 Hyper-Threading 25 Contents 3
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... for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 33 A solid blue screen appears 33 Other software problems 34 Memory Problems 34 Mouse Problems 35 Network Problems 36 Power Problems 36 Printer Problems 37 Scanner Problems 38 Sound and Speaker Problems 39 No sound from speakers 39 No sound from headphones 40 Video and...
... for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 33 A solid blue screen appears 33 Other software problems 34 Memory Problems 34 Mouse Problems 35 Network Problems 36 Power Problems 36 Printer Problems 37 Scanner Problems 38 Sound and Speaker Problems 39 No sound from speakers 39 No sound from headphones 40 Video and...
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Drives 71 Connecting Drive Cables 72 Drive Interface Connectors 72 Power Cable Connector 72 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 73 Hard Drive 73 Removing a Hard Drive 73 Installing a Hard Drive 75 CD/DVD Drive 76 Removing a ...
Drives 71 Connecting Drive Cables 72 Drive Interface Connectors 72 Power Cable Connector 72 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 73 Hard Drive 73 Removing a Hard Drive 73 Installing a Hard Drive 75 CD/DVD Drive 76 Removing a ...
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... You cannot create audio DVDs with CD recording techniques. If you make a mistake, you can also use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to security and networking appear in certain windows. To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of inactivity, click the Start button, ... 650-MB file to its maximum capacity; You can erase the data on the keyboard or move the mouse. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is on and you can reduce the amount of the blank CD to finalize the recording. • Use a blank...
... You cannot create audio DVDs with CD recording techniques. If you make a mistake, you can also use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to security and networking appear in certain windows. To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of inactivity, click the Start button, ... 650-MB file to its maximum capacity; You can erase the data on the keyboard or move the mouse. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is on and you can reduce the amount of the blank CD to finalize the recording. • Use a blank...
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... and then completely turning off the hard drive. If you want to you require minimal power conservation. • Portable/Laptop - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to the state it was in before shipping the computer to select... 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 entered hibernate mode. The Power schemes drop-down menu. If you use your computer, choose a scheme from hibernate mode, press ...
... and then completely turning off the hard drive. If you want to you require minimal power conservation. • Portable/Laptop - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to the state it was in before shipping the computer to select... 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 entered hibernate mode. The Power schemes drop-down menu. If you use your computer, choose a scheme from hibernate mode, press ...
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... the monitor does, your computer from the displayed list. If you want to run without interruption (using no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - For more information on power management options: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window...of performing certain tasks simultaneously. To program these functions, click an option from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off hard disks, System stand by allowing one physical processor to ...
... the monitor does, your computer from the displayed list. If you want to run without interruption (using no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - For more information on power management options: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window...of performing certain tasks simultaneously. To program these functions, click an option from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off hard disks, System stand by allowing one physical processor to ...
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...in Windows Help for the keyword standby in all programs before you write to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that are checked. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O ...S T I S K - See page 46. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power management modes. 28 Solving ...
...in Windows Help for the keyword standby in all programs before you write to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that are checked. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O ...S T I S K - See page 46. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power management modes. 28 Solving ...
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... T H E K E Y B O A R D - 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 - See page 49. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET 32 Solving Problems Contact the manufacturer of the procedures in this section, follow ...8226; Check the cable connector for damaged or frayed cables. • Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and ...
... T H E K E Y B O A R D - 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 - See page 49. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET 32 Solving Problems Contact the manufacturer of the procedures in this section, follow ...8226; Check the cable connector for damaged or frayed cables. • Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and ...
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... COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are ...unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to All Programs→ Accessories, ...
... COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are ...unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to All Programs→ Accessories, ...
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... the person who set up your network to resume normal operation. 36 Solving Problems Press a key 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. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - R U N T H E H A R D W A...standby mode. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide...
... the person who set up your network to resume normal operation. 36 Solving Problems Press a key 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. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - R U N T H E H A R D W A...standby mode. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide...
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... another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor cable is set to match the AC power at your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON Solving Problems 37 NOTE: If...troubleshooting information. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see page 62). • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules...
... another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor cable is set to match the AC power at your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON Solving Problems 37 NOTE: If...troubleshooting information. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see page 62). • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules...
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... the cable is defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to ensure that the headphone cable is blinking, press a key on . If the power light is off, firmly press the button to determine if the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for troubleshooting procedures.... 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 - A D J U S T T H E W I G H T - If the power...monitor has power. If the power light ...
... the cable is defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to ensure that the headphone cable is blinking, press a key on . If the power light is off, firmly press the button to determine if the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for troubleshooting procedures.... 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 - A D J U S T T H E W I G H T - If the power...monitor has power. If the power light ...
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...modules without error. • If available, install properly working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet and press the power has occurred. button. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 63). • If the..."off" Plug the computer into your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the back panel (see page 57). Contact Dell (see page 108). Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed,...
...modules without error. • If available, install properly working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet and press the power has occurred. button. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 63). • If the..."off" Plug the computer into your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the back panel (see page 57). Contact Dell (see page 108). Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed,...
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... your computer (see page 63). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 108). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector...; If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell (see page 108). Continue until you have two or more memory ..., reinstall an additional module. A possible USB failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible graphics card failure has... contact Dell (see page 108). 44 Troubleshooting Tools A possible floppy or hard drive failure...
... your computer (see page 63). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 108). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector...; If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell (see page 108). Continue until you have two or more memory ..., reinstall an additional module. A possible USB failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible graphics card failure has... contact Dell (see page 108). 44 Troubleshooting Tools A possible floppy or hard drive failure...
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The computer turns off your computer. 1 Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in this document may require the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential ... devices are turned off . Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. Recommended Tools The procedures in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
The computer turns off your computer. 1 Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in this document may require the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential ... devices are turned off . Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. Recommended Tools The procedures in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
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... safety instructions in on your computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to ground the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin working inside your computer and all attached devices from the computer. 3 Disconnect your computer, ground ...and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 2 Disconnect any telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to dissipate any connector pins. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your warranty. Hold a card by ...
... safety instructions in on your computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to ground the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin working inside your computer and all attached devices from the computer. 3 Disconnect your computer, ground ...and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 2 Disconnect any telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to dissipate any connector pins. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your warranty. Hold a card by ...
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... use the back USB connectors for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 CD/DVD drive eject button 2 CD/DVD drive-activity light 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 power button 6 power light 7 front-panel door release button 8 microphone connector 9 headphone connector 10 diagnostic lights 11 front...
... use the back USB connectors for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 CD/DVD drive eject button 2 CD/DVD drive-activity light 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 power button 6 power light 7 front-panel door release button 8 microphone connector 9 headphone connector 10 diagnostic lights 11 front...
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Removing and Installing Parts 57 Back View 1 2 3 4 1 voltage selection switch (may not be available See the safety instructions in the Product on certain computers) Information Guide for more information. 2 power connector Insert the power cable. 3 back panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
Removing and Installing Parts 57 Back View 1 2 3 4 1 voltage selection switch (may not be available See the safety instructions in the Product on certain computers) Information Guide for more information. 2 power connector Insert the power cable. 3 back panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
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... computers with integrated amplifiers. Use the back USB connectors for devices that you shut down your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any of the...
... computers with integrated amplifiers. Use the back USB connectors for devices that you shut down your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any of the...