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Dell™ Dimension™ 9100 Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBays (2) for optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button USB 2.0 connectors (2) cover latch release power connector sound-card connectors (5) network adapter USB 2.0 connectors (5) card slots for PCI Express x1 (1), PCI Express x16 (1), PCI Express x4 (1), PCI (3) Model DCTA www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ 9100 Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBays (2) for optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button USB 2.0 connectors (2) cover latch release power connector sound-card connectors (5) network adapter USB 2.0 connectors (5) card slots for PCI Express x1 (1), PCI Express x16 (1), PCI Express x4 (1), PCI (3) Model DCTA www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... 22 Connecting a TV 23 Changing the Display Settings 23 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 24 Connecting to a Network Adapter 24 Network Setup Wizard 24 Power Management 25 Standby Mode 25 Hibernate Mode 25...
... 22 Connecting a TV 23 Changing the Display Settings 23 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 24 Connecting to a Network Adapter 24 Network Setup Wizard 24 Power Management 25 Standby Mode 25 Hibernate Mode 25...
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... for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 36 A solid blue screen appears 36 Other software problems 36 Memory Problems 37 Mouse Problems 37 Network Problems 38 Power Problems 39 Printer Problems 40 Scanner Problems 40 Sound and Speaker Problems 41 No sound from speakers 41 No sound from headphones 42 4 Contents
... for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 36 A solid blue screen appears 36 Other software problems 36 Memory Problems 37 Mouse Problems 37 Network Problems 38 Power Problems 39 Printer Problems 40 Scanner Problems 40 Sound and Speaker Problems 41 No sound from speakers 41 No sound from headphones 42 4 Contents
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... the monitor or the hard drive, or you are not using it entered standby mode. You can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in standby mode, it may take a... short time to security and networking appear in Windows XP Home Edition. When the computer exits from standby mode, press a key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance ...
... the monitor or the hard drive, or you are not using it entered standby mode. You can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in standby mode, it may take a... short time to security and networking appear in Windows XP Home Edition. When the computer exits from standby mode, press a key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance ...
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...-down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - If your computer is called a scheme. If you require minimal power conservation. • Presentation - If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. If you want to select... your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the fields below the scheme name. If you want to change the default settings for extended periods of time. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your ...
...-down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - If your computer is called a scheme. If you require minimal power conservation. • Presentation - If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. If you want to select... your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the fields below the scheme name. If you want to change the default settings for extended periods of time. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your ...
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...enable hibernate mode. IEEE 1394 is ideal for your computer. To purchase a card, contact Dell. 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 the computer. For ...and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your Windows password before the computer exits from the corresponding drop-down menu and click OK. Your computer may have an optional front...
...enable hibernate mode. IEEE 1394 is ideal for your computer. To purchase a card, contact Dell. 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 the computer. For ...and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your Windows password before the computer exits from the corresponding drop-down menu and click OK. Your computer may have an optional front...
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... program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy or CD. Solving Problems 35 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 if you are unable ...
... program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy or CD. Solving Problems 35 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 if you are unable ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. ... Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D - See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. •...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. ... Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D - See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. •...
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...E R E N C E - See "Dell Diagnostics" on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see page 63). A device might exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the same electrical ...it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the power strip is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the...
...E R E N C E - See "Dell Diagnostics" on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see page 63). A device might exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the same electrical ...it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the power strip is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the...
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...lower-right corner of your screen. If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. If the power light is off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or...Solving Problems R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I O N - 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 C A L O U T L E T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the electrical outlet is connected as a lamp. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I G...
...lower-right corner of your screen. If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. If the power light is off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or...Solving Problems R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I O N - 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 C A L O U T L E T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the electrical outlet is connected as a lamp. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I G...
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...condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. If the computer malfunctions, the color and sequence of the same type into a working memory of the lights identify the ...boots to the operating system. Continue until you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 57). To help you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 66), and...
...condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. If the computer malfunctions, the color and sequence of the same type into a working memory of the lights identify the ...boots to the operating system. Continue until you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 57). To help you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 66), and...
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... If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 119). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 64). • Verify that ... floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Continue until you are installing are detected. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module...
... If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 119). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 64). • Verify that ... floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Continue until you are installing are detected. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module...
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... read the safety information in reverse order. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in your computer. 1 Shut down ...your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that...
... read the safety information in reverse order. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in your computer. 1 Shut down ...your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that...
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...telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to help ensure your computer and then unplug it from potential damage and to ground the system board. Also, before you connect ...damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you begin any of the procedures in this type of the ...
...telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to help ensure your computer and then unplug it from potential damage and to ground the system board. Also, before you connect ...damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you begin any of the procedures in this type of the ...
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...free to turn on the computer. Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that you use the power button to ensure that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn ...diagnostic code. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block any object near these vents. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 6 vents 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 power button 9 hard-drive activity light 10 diagnostic lights (4) 11 headphone connector 12 microphone connector 13 Service...
...free to turn on the computer. Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that you use the power button to ensure that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn ...diagnostic code. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block any object near these vents. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 6 vents 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 power button 9 hard-drive activity light 10 diagnostic lights (4) 11 headphone connector 12 microphone connector 13 Service...
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... for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. • Surround connector - Removing and Installing Parts 59 Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 sound card connectors (5) • Line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. • Line-out...
... for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. • Surround connector - Removing and Installing Parts 59 Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 sound card connectors (5) • Line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. • Line-out...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. power supply system board CD or DVD drive *floppy drive *may not be present on all computers hard drive 62 Removing and Installing Parts
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. power supply system board CD or DVD drive *floppy drive *may not be present on all computers hard drive 62 Removing and Installing Parts
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... connector (CPU FAN) fan cardcage connector Serial 2 connector battery socket (BATTERY) memory fan connector password jumper (PSWD) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) front panel I/O connector main power connector IDE drive connector SATA connectors (4) (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) FlexBay USB connector PCI Express x1 card connector PCI Express x16...
... connector (CPU FAN) fan cardcage connector Serial 2 connector battery socket (BATTERY) memory fan connector password jumper (PSWD) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) front panel I/O connector main power connector IDE drive connector SATA connectors (4) (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) FlexBay USB connector PCI Express x1 card connector PCI Express x16...
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tabs (2) hard drive Removing and Installing Parts 87 hard drive cable power cable 2 Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out. Removing a Hard Drive 1 Disconnect the power and hard drive cables from the drive.
tabs (2) hard drive Removing and Installing Parts 87 hard drive cable power cable 2 Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out. Removing a Hard Drive 1 Disconnect the power and hard drive cables from the drive.
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hard drive cable power cable 7 Check all connectors to the drive, do not set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it. 1 Check the ... it is configured for the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 6 Connect the power and hard drive cables to electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall...
hard drive cable power cable 7 Check all connectors to the drive, do not set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it. 1 Check the ... it is configured for the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 6 Connect the power and hard drive cables to electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall...