Owner's Manual
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 5150C Owner's Manual front-panel door (open) front-panel door (push to open) power button power light diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light headphone connector microphone connector IEEE 1394 connector optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader* ... connector microphone/side-surround sound connector center/LFE connector S/PDIF-out connector integrated video connector network connector USB 2.0 connectors (5) IEEE 1394 connector PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot Model DHP *Not present on certain computers.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 5150C Owner's Manual front-panel door (open) front-panel door (push to open) power button power light diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light headphone connector microphone connector IEEE 1394 connector optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader* ... connector microphone/side-surround sound connector center/LFE connector S/PDIF-out connector integrated video connector network connector USB 2.0 connectors (5) IEEE 1394 connector PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot Model DHP *Not present on certain computers.
Owner's Manual
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If you must have a video card that has TV-out functionality and an S-video cable, which is not included with your TV. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Check the card orientation and try again. For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on your computer. 1 ...55. 2 Connect one end of the S-video cable to the TV-OUT connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other end of the S-video cable to your computer, you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. An S-video cable is available at most consumer electronics ...
If you must have a video card that has TV-out functionality and an S-video cable, which is not included with your TV. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Check the card orientation and try again. For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on your computer. 1 ...55. 2 Connect one end of the S-video cable to the TV-OUT connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other end of the S-video cable to your computer, you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. An S-video cable is available at most consumer electronics ...
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... kinds of speakers. This panel covers the CD/DVD drive, the Media Card Reader, and the optional floppy drive. 58 Removing and Installing Parts The computer is on when a device such as digital video cameras. Use the green headphone connector to the hard drive. The computer ...is on the computer. The hard drive activity light is turned off the computer. It is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector ...
... kinds of speakers. This panel covers the CD/DVD drive, the Media Card Reader, and the optional floppy drive. 58 Removing and Installing Parts The computer is on when a device such as digital video cameras. Use the green headphone connector to the hard drive. The computer ...is on the computer. The hard drive activity light is turned off the computer. It is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector ...
Owner's Manual
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... outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 61 On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is used to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug...Shut down your computer, turn off when you use the connector on the card. This connector is on the computer. Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras. Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as printers and keyboards...
... outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 61 On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is used to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug...Shut down your computer, turn off when you use the connector on the card. This connector is on the computer. Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras. Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as printers and keyboards...
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... IEEE 1394 connector (1394_FRONT) IEEE 1394 connector (1394_CON) network connector (NIC) and USB connectors (2) (NIC_USB1) USB connectors (3) (USB_BACK) Media Card Reader connector (F_USB) processor connector (CPU) S/PDIF audio connector (SPDIF) modem connector video connector (VGA) power connector (ATXPWR1) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket (BATTERY) RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) SATA...
... IEEE 1394 connector (1394_FRONT) IEEE 1394 connector (1394_CON) network connector (NIC) and USB connectors (2) (NIC_USB1) USB connectors (3) (USB_BACK) Media Card Reader connector (F_USB) processor connector (CPU) S/PDIF audio connector (SPDIF) modem connector video connector (VGA) power connector (ATXPWR1) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket (BATTERY) RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) SATA...
Owner's Manual
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... BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Intel 945G Express eight 24 4 Mb integrated network interface capable of 10/100-Mbps communication 800-MHz data rate Video Type Intel integrated Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 Audio Type Sigmatel STAC9220 Expansion Bus Bus type PCI Express x1 and x16 Bus speed PCI Express... bay Available devices Serial ATA drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD+RW drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, DVD+/-RW, and Media Card Reader Internally accessible one bay for 1-inch high hard drive 96 Appendix
... BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Intel 945G Express eight 24 4 Mb integrated network interface capable of 10/100-Mbps communication 800-MHz data rate Video Type Intel integrated Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 Audio Type Sigmatel STAC9220 Expansion Bus Bus type PCI Express x1 and x16 Bus speed PCI Express... bay Available devices Serial ATA drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD+RW drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, DVD+/-RW, and Media Card Reader Internally accessible one bay for 1-inch high hard drive 96 Appendix
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supports front-panel IEEE1394 port Appendix 97 Connectors External connectors: IEEE 1394 Video USB Audio Network adapter Modem System board connectors: IDE drive Serial ATA Fan PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 USB MDC Floppy connector Front panel ... connector RJ11 (MDC 1.5) connector one 50-pin connector one 7-pin connector one 5-pin connector 36-pin connector 164-pin connector 8-pin header for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device) one 12-pin connector one 26-pin connector one 40-pin header one 2 x 22 connector one 2 x 2 connector one 2 x 5 header - always connected...
supports front-panel IEEE1394 port Appendix 97 Connectors External connectors: IEEE 1394 Video USB Audio Network adapter Modem System board connectors: IDE drive Serial ATA Fan PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 USB MDC Floppy connector Front panel ... connector RJ11 (MDC 1.5) connector one 50-pin connector one 7-pin connector one 5-pin connector 36-pin connector 164-pin connector 8-pin header for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device) one 12-pin connector one 26-pin connector one 40-pin header one 2 x 22 connector one 2 x 2 connector one 2 x 5 header - always connected...
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... information, 96 Index 131 P password clearing, 107 jumper, 107 PC Restore, 51-52 PCI Express cards installing, 69 removing, 72 playing CDs, 18 DVDs, 18 power conserving, 24 hibernate mode, 24,...DVD-RW drive, 30 computer crashes, 34-35 problems (continued) computer stops responding, 34-35 Dell Diagnostics, 48 diagnostic lights, 45 drives, 29 DVD drive, 30 e-mail, 31 error messages, ...43 software, 35-36 sound and speakers, 41 technical support policy, 110 troubleshooting tips, 29 video and monitor, 42 volume adjusting, 41 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 35 R regulatory information...
... information, 96 Index 131 P password clearing, 107 jumper, 107 PC Restore, 51-52 PCI Express cards installing, 69 removing, 72 playing CDs, 18 DVDs, 18 power conserving, 24 hibernate mode, 24,...DVD-RW drive, 30 computer crashes, 34-35 problems (continued) computer stops responding, 34-35 Dell Diagnostics, 48 diagnostic lights, 45 drives, 29 DVD drive, 30 e-mail, 31 error messages, ...43 software, 35-36 sound and speakers, 41 technical support policy, 110 troubleshooting tips, 29 video and monitor, 42 volume adjusting, 41 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 35 R regulatory information...
Service Manual
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...more information on booting to a USB device) It is transmitting or receiving light network data. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 7 microphone/side surround connector Use the pink and silver connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that you...with 7.1 speakers. 8 center/subwoofer Use the yellow connector to attach a speaker to a Low Frequency Effects connector (LFE) audio channel. 9 VGA video connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (5) If your network. A high volume of the procedures in this light appear to be in connector to attach a ...
...more information on booting to a USB device) It is transmitting or receiving light network data. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 7 microphone/side surround connector Use the pink and silver connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that you...with 7.1 speakers. 8 center/subwoofer Use the yellow connector to attach a speaker to a Low Frequency Effects connector (LFE) audio channel. 9 VGA video connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (5) If your network. A high volume of the procedures in this light appear to be in connector to attach a ...
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... pins 16 PCI Express lanes Drives Externally accessible: Available devices Internally accessible: one 3.5-inch FlexBay (may contain an optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW ...drive, DVD and CDRW combo drive, and Media Card Reader two bays for 1-inch high serial ATA hard drives Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter 15-hole connector RJ-45 connector
... pins 16 PCI Express lanes Drives Externally accessible: Available devices Internally accessible: one 3.5-inch FlexBay (may contain an optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW ...drive, DVD and CDRW combo drive, and Media Card Reader two bays for 1-inch high serial ATA hard drives Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter 15-hole connector RJ-45 connector
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...is identified. Solid green and a beep A problem was executing. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. See "Video and Power Problems" in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Parameters Allows you are running , allow the testing ... or press a key on how to complete. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for running a test, or a device on the system board may be faulty or no beep code and card may not display the names of the screen. identified. Hard-Drive Activity Light Solid green Problem...
...is identified. Solid green and a beep A problem was executing. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. See "Video and Power Problems" in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Parameters Allows you are running , allow the testing ... or press a key on how to complete. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for running a test, or a device on the system board may be faulty or no beep code and card may not display the names of the screen. identified. Hard-Drive Activity Light Solid green Problem...