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Users who uses a Dell Dimension 900 system. ix Preface About This Guide This guide is supplemental reference material. • Appendix B, "System Setup Program," describes the system setup program used by both ...; Appendix C, "Beep Codes and System Messages," documents status and error messages generated during system start-up. It can refer to this chapter. • Appendix A, "System Specifications," is intended for anyone who have been unable to resolve problems using the troubleshooting information provided in accordance with industrystandard practices. mation on the system...
Users who uses a Dell Dimension 900 system. ix Preface About This Guide This guide is supplemental reference material. • Appendix B, "System Setup Program," describes the system setup program used by both ...; Appendix C, "Beep Codes and System Messages," documents status and error messages generated during system start-up. It can refer to this chapter. • Appendix A, "System Specifications," is intended for anyone who have been unable to resolve problems using the troubleshooting information provided in accordance with industrystandard practices. mation on the system...
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... text is a message or text that appear on a keyboard. Example: The following list defines (where appropriate) and illustrates typographical conventions used as visual cues for specific elements of a com- In contrast, commands presented in the Courier New font. Example: "Type format a: to as part of text throughout this document: • Interface...
... text is a message or text that appear on a keyboard. Example: The following list defines (where appropriate) and illustrates typographical conventions used as visual cues for specific elements of a com- In contrast, commands presented in the Courier New font. Example: "Type format a: to as part of text throughout this document: • Interface...
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... 6-2 Automated Order-Status System 6-3 Technical Support Service 6-3 Problems With Your Order 6-3 Product Information 6-3 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 6-4 Before You Call 6-4 Dell Contact Numbers 6-6 System Specifications A-1 System Setup Program B-1 Entering the System Setup Program B-1 Using the System Setup Program B-1 System Setup Screens and Options B-3 Main Screen B-4 System Information Screen B-5 Product...
... 6-2 Automated Order-Status System 6-3 Technical Support Service 6-3 Problems With Your Order 6-3 Product Information 6-3 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 6-4 Before You Call 6-4 Dell Contact Numbers 6-6 System Specifications A-1 System Setup Program B-1 Entering the System Setup Program B-1 Using the System Setup Program B-1 System Setup Screens and Options B-3 Main Screen B-4 System Information Screen B-5 Product...
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... Board Connectors and Sockets 2-7 Password Jumper Settings 2-8 Processor Mode Jumper Settings 2-9 NVRAM Jumper Settings 2-9 Boot-Block Jumper Settings 2-10 Start-Up Routine Indications 3-3 Dell Contact Numbers 6-6 Technical Specifications A-1 System Setup Navigation Keys B-2 Main Screen Menu Options B-4 System Information Screen Menu Options B-5 Product Information Screen Menu Options B-6 Disk Drives Screen Menu Options B-7 IDE...
... Board Connectors and Sockets 2-7 Password Jumper Settings 2-8 Processor Mode Jumper Settings 2-9 NVRAM Jumper Settings 2-9 Boot-Block Jumper Settings 2-10 Start-Up Routine Indications 3-3 Dell Contact Numbers 6-6 Technical Specifications A-1 System Setup Navigation Keys B-2 Main Screen Menu Options B-4 System Information Screen Menu Options B-5 Product Information Screen Menu Options B-6 Disk Drives Screen Menu Options B-7 IDE...
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...media may need to install a specific driver for connecting PCI devices to the PCI bus. You can connect and disconnect these systems are SMART II-compliant. • Two integrated drive electronics (IDE) interfaces on your operating system documentation. 1-2 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide ...CD-ROM drives to vibrate more than others. PCI expansion-card connector PCI2 is available for use with Dimension 900 system-specific expansion cards available only from Dell (see Figure 2-7) is located on the front side of the computer and another USB port connector is...
...media may need to install a specific driver for connecting PCI devices to the PCI bus. You can connect and disconnect these systems are SMART II-compliant. • Two integrated drive electronics (IDE) interfaces on your operating system documentation. 1-2 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide ...CD-ROM drives to vibrate more than others. PCI expansion-card connector PCI2 is available for use with Dimension 900 system-specific expansion cards available only from Dell (see Figure 2-7) is located on the front side of the computer and another USB port connector is...
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...on the riser board. PCI Expansion Card PCI2 connector PCI1 connector Figure 2-7. PCI expansion-card connector 1 (PCI1) is supported by the card. 2-12 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide PCI expansion card Figure 2-6. The riser board accommodates up to two one -third-length PCI expansion card. Figure 2-6 shows ...is reserved for use with any one-third-length commercial PCI card. PCI expansion-card connector 2 (PCI2) is available for use with Dimension 900 system-specific expansion cards available only from Dell (see "Available Upgrades" in Chapter 1).
...on the riser board. PCI Expansion Card PCI2 connector PCI1 connector Figure 2-7. PCI expansion-card connector 1 (PCI1) is supported by the card. 2-12 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide PCI expansion card Figure 2-6. The riser board accommodates up to two one -third-length PCI expansion card. Figure 2-6 shows ...is reserved for use with any one-third-length commercial PCI card. PCI expansion-card connector 2 (PCI2) is available for use with Dimension 900 system-specific expansion cards available only from Dell (see "Available Upgrades" in Chapter 1).
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...is reserved for use with any one-third-length commercial PCI card. Choose an expansion-card connector for use with Dimension 900 system-specific expansion cards available only from Dell (see "Available Upgrades" in the Administrative Tools (Common) folder and view the Resources tab. NOTE: The PCI1...disabling unused devices. Double-click the System icon. 3. Check the documentation to make sure the card is available for the card. support.dell.com Installing Upgrades on the System Board 2-13 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Click the...
...is reserved for use with any one-third-length commercial PCI card. Choose an expansion-card connector for use with Dimension 900 system-specific expansion cards available only from Dell (see "Available Upgrades" in the Administrative Tools (Common) folder and view the Resources tab. NOTE: The PCI1...disabling unused devices. Double-click the System icon. 3. Check the documentation to make sure the card is available for the card. support.dell.com Installing Upgrades on the System Board 2-13 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Click the...
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...the riser-board bracket according to release the clips as shown in step 1 of Figure 2-11. Press outward on its edge connector align with specific DIMMs that are validated through rigorous testing. Installing a DIMM 3. 2. 5. Orient the DIMM so that it fits into the vertical guides at each... earlier in this chapter. 2. Installing Upgrades on self-test (POST). NOTICE: Do not press near the middle of the DIMM. support.dell.com securing clips (2) cutouts (2) 1. NOTE: Your computer is designed for peak performance with the crossbars in the central groove of the socket.
...the riser-board bracket according to release the clips as shown in step 1 of Figure 2-11. Press outward on its edge connector align with specific DIMMs that are validated through rigorous testing. Installing a DIMM 3. 2. 5. Orient the DIMM so that it fits into the vertical guides at each... earlier in this chapter. 2. Installing Upgrades on self-test (POST). NOTICE: Do not press near the middle of the DIMM. support.dell.com securing clips (2) cutouts (2) 1. NOTE: Your computer is designed for peak performance with the crossbars in the central groove of the socket.
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If you know works. 3-4 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Check the documentation ..., or telephone too close prox- Monitors are especially susceptible to the monitor, gener- If you purchased the monitor from Dell, you can adversely affect the performance of a computer system: • Inadequate ventilation from operating the computer in a...of problems does not help, try the following items can do for fault indications and troubleshooting procedures specific to their max- imum settings. • Verify the electrical outlet by plugging in an adjoining ...
If you know works. 3-4 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Check the documentation ..., or telephone too close prox- Monitors are especially susceptible to the monitor, gener- If you purchased the monitor from Dell, you can adversely affect the performance of a computer system: • Inadequate ventilation from operating the computer in a...of problems does not help, try the following items can do for fault indications and troubleshooting procedures specific to their max- imum settings. • Verify the electrical outlet by plugging in an adjoining ...
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...specific diagnostic tests or to exit to run the diagnostics. To check a particular area of your system, select Select Devices to start the Dell Diagnostics so that do not take a long time to the MS-DOS prompt. The menu allows you can change the setting back after you placed the Dell Dimension... to exit and save the system setup program settings. 6. See Appendix B, "System Setup Program," for more information. 4. Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the optical drive. 5. After running the diagnostics, repeat steps 1 through 3 to reset the first bootable device to type the...
...specific diagnostic tests or to exit to run the diagnostics. To check a particular area of your system, select Select Devices to start the Dell Diagnostics so that do not take a long time to the MS-DOS prompt. The menu allows you can change the setting back after you placed the Dell Dimension... to exit and save the system setup program settings. 6. See Appendix B, "System Setup Program," for more information. 4. Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the optical drive. 5. After running the diagnostics, repeat steps 1 through 3 to reset the first bootable device to type the...
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...cards, that might make your screen. 5. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for the hardware installed in this chapter). If you have not initially installed the Dell Dimension ResourceCD application program, proceed to step 6. 3. If you... you first identify the specific driver intended for devices that may installed on your system are listed below: • Intel Chip Set Update Utility Driver - When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Dell Dimension ResourceCD from the optical drive...
...cards, that might make your screen. 5. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for the hardware installed in this chapter). If you have not initially installed the Dell Dimension ResourceCD application program, proceed to step 6. 3. If you... you first identify the specific driver intended for devices that may installed on your system are listed below: • Intel Chip Set Update Utility Driver - When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Dell Dimension ResourceCD from the optical drive...
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... and then double-click If you like help with other devices. Double-click the icon for the specific device in the What would you have a hardware conflict. support.dell.com Software Solutions 4-5 Conflicts are sharing the device's IRQ. 9. Conflicts are sharing the device's ..., & others, and then click Hardware Troubleshooter. 3. To use the Windows 98 Hardware Conflict Troubleshooter. Double-click the icon for the specific device in the Properties window reports what expansion cards or devices are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or...
... and then double-click If you like help with other devices. Double-click the icon for the specific device in the What would you have a hardware conflict. support.dell.com Software Solutions 4-5 Conflicts are sharing the device's IRQ. 9. Conflicts are sharing the device's ..., & others, and then click Hardware Troubleshooter. 3. To use the Windows 98 Hardware Conflict Troubleshooter. Double-click the icon for the specific device in the Properties window reports what expansion cards or devices are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or...
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... click Control Panel. f. Remove the computer cover as described in "Removing and Replacing the Riser-Board Bracket" in Chapter 2. 5. support.dell.com The following subsections provide troubleshooting procedures for some specific types of the following problems: • Incorrectly seated modem in the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) slot • Interrupt request (IRQ) conflicts...
... click Control Panel. f. Remove the computer cover as described in "Removing and Replacing the Riser-Board Bracket" in Chapter 2. 5. support.dell.com The following subsections provide troubleshooting procedures for some specific types of the following problems: • Incorrectly seated modem in the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) slot • Interrupt request (IRQ) conflicts...
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APPENDIX A System Specifications Table A-1. Technical Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel Socket 370 Pentium III processor that runs at an external speed of 100 MHz or an Intel Socket 370 Celeron processor ... Bus type PCI (version 2.2) Bus speed 33 MHz PCI-to-PCI bridging supported NOTE: The Glossary in the system Help defines abbreviations and acronyms. support.dell.com System Specifications A-1
APPENDIX A System Specifications Table A-1. Technical Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel Socket 370 Pentium III processor that runs at an external speed of 100 MHz or an Intel Socket 370 Celeron processor ... Bus type PCI (version 2.2) Bus speed 33 MHz PCI-to-PCI bridging supported NOTE: The Glossary in the system Help defines abbreviations and acronyms. support.dell.com System Specifications A-1
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...bus width 64 bits BIOS address F0000h NOTE: The Glossary in the system Help defines abbreviations and acronyms. A-2 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications (continued) Expansion Bus (continued) Expansion-card connectors supports two one-third-length PCI expansion cards Expansion-card connector... size 120 pins ACPI specification 1.0a Expansion-card connector data width (maximum 32 bits System Clock System clock 66 or 100 MHz (...
...bus width 64 bits BIOS address F0000h NOTE: The Glossary in the system Help defines abbreviations and acronyms. A-2 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications (continued) Expansion Bus (continued) Expansion-card connectors supports two one-third-length PCI expansion cards Expansion-card connector... size 120 pins ACPI specification 1.0a Expansion-card connector data width (maximum 32 bits System Clock System clock 66 or 100 MHz (...
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...SDRAM Graphics memory Dynamically assigned from system memory NOTE: The Glossary in the system Help defines abbreviations and acronyms. support.dell.com System Specifications A-3 one 5.25-inch bay for a slimheight optical drive Internally accessible one 3.5-inch bay for a slim-height 3.5-inch diskette... drive; Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Drives Externally accessible one bay for speakers Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel 40-pin connector on PCI bus...
...SDRAM Graphics memory Dynamically assigned from system memory NOTE: The Glossary in the system Help defines abbreviations and acronyms. support.dell.com System Specifications A-3 one 5.25-inch bay for a slimheight optical drive Internally accessible one 3.5-inch bay for a slim-height 3.5-inch diskette... drive; Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Drives Externally accessible one bay for speakers Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel 40-pin connector on PCI bus...
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... in the system Help defines abbreviations and acronyms. A-4 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Table A-1. green on front panel Hard-disk drive access indicator green Power DC power supply: Wattage 100 W Heat dissipation 808 BTU (nominal) Voltage (switch-selectable on system board; Technical Specifications (continued) Video (continued) Video resolutions 800 x 600 pixels...
... in the system Help defines abbreviations and acronyms. A-4 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Table A-1. green on front panel Hard-disk drive access indicator green Power DC power supply: Wattage 100 W Heat dissipation 808 BTU (nominal) Voltage (switch-selectable on system board; Technical Specifications (continued) Video (continued) Video resolutions 800 x 600 pixels...
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...)* Storage 15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) * At 35°C (95°F), the maximum operating altitude is 914 m (3000 ft). Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Environmental Temperature: Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)* Storage 40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°... 0.5 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1/2 octave/min Maximum shock: Operating bottom half-sine pulse with a change in the system Help defines abbreviations and acronyms. support.dell.com System Specifications A-5
...)* Storage 15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) * At 35°C (95°F), the maximum operating altitude is 914 m (3000 ft). Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Environmental Temperature: Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)* Storage 40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°... 0.5 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1/2 octave/min Maximum shock: Operating bottom half-sine pulse with a change in the system Help defines abbreviations and acronyms. support.dell.com System Specifications A-5
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... VCCI classification, read the appropriate VCCI notice. VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). D-2 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded ... at http://www.dell.com/ products/dellware/index.htm. ITE, including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I /O) devices, monitors, and so on, that you have determined your system or device, refer to the following sections specific for the intended ...
... VCCI classification, read the appropriate VCCI notice. VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). D-2 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded ... at http://www.dell.com/ products/dellware/index.htm. ITE, including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I /O) devices, monitors, and so on, that you have determined your system or device, refer to the following sections specific for the intended ...
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..., 2-19 beep codes, C-1 Boot Options screen, system setup program, B-11 Boot-block jumper settings, 2-10 C cache memory, A-1 calling Dell, 6-6 cautions, x chassis. See computer chip set update utility driver, 4-3 clearing NVRAM, B-19 computer technical specifications, A-1 connections troubleshooting, 3-2 connectors audio cable, 2-6 DC main power input, 2-6 DIMM socket, 2-6 diskette-drive interface, 2-6 hard-disk-drive activity...
..., 2-19 beep codes, C-1 Boot Options screen, system setup program, B-11 Boot-block jumper settings, 2-10 C cache memory, A-1 calling Dell, 6-6 cautions, x chassis. See computer chip set update utility driver, 4-3 clearing NVRAM, B-19 computer technical specifications, A-1 connections troubleshooting, 3-2 connectors audio cable, 2-6 DC main power input, 2-6 DIMM socket, 2-6 diskette-drive interface, 2-6 hard-disk-drive activity...