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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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Cards 68 PCI Cards 69 PCI Express Cards 73 Drive Panels 82 Removing the Drive Panel 82 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 83 Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert 84 Replacing the Drive ...
Cards 68 PCI Cards 69 PCI Express Cards 73 Drive Panels 82 Removing the Drive Panel 82 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 83 Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert 84 Replacing the Drive ...
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...the computer or the surface on which it from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. It is recommended that you begin any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. While you have installed a security cable, remove it is recommended that you are working on a level, protected surface to ... use the front USB connectors for devices that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover-at the back of desk top space. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 network connector 4 USB 2.0 connectors (5) 5 card slots (6) To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one...
...the computer or the surface on which it from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. It is recommended that you begin any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. While you have installed a security cable, remove it is recommended that you are working on a level, protected surface to ... use the front USB connectors for devices that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover-at the back of desk top space. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 network connector 4 USB 2.0 connectors (5) 5 card slots (6) To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one...
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... 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 card connector PCI Express x4 card connector PCI card connectors Removing and Installing Parts 63
... 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 card connector PCI Express x4 card connector PCI card connectors Removing and Installing Parts 63
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...the amount of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Three PCI card slots • One PCI Express x1 card slot • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x4 card slot 68 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE...: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 9 Right-click the My Computer icon...
...the amount of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Three PCI card slots • One PCI Express x1 card slot • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x4 card slot 68 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE...: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 9 Right-click the My Computer icon...
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... If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 55. 2 Remove the computer cover (see ""Removing a PCI Card" on page 72". If you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 74. Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for the...
... If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 55. 2 Remove the computer cover (see ""Removing a PCI Card" on page 72". If you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 74. Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for the...
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... to maintain FCC certification of the computer. b Connect the network cable to On. If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on the back panel of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. 7 If...then change the setting to the audio connectors on page 69. PCI Express Cards Your computer supports: • One PCI Express x1 card • One PCI Express x16 card • One PCI Express x4 card If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in network connector: a Enter system setup...
... to maintain FCC certification of the computer. b Connect the network cable to On. If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on the back panel of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. 7 If...then change the setting to the audio connectors on page 69. PCI Express Cards Your computer supports: • One PCI Express x1 card • One PCI Express x16 card • One PCI Express x4 card If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in network connector: a Enter system setup...
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Because the door is captive, it will remain in "Before You Begin" on the card retention door toward each other and pivot the door open position. 74 Removing and Installing Parts release tabs (2) card retention door *lever on chassis wall alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket *may not be present on all computers 2 If present on your computer, rotate the lever on the chassis wall upward. 3 Push the two release tabs on page 55. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in the open .
Because the door is captive, it will remain in "Before You Begin" on the card retention door toward each other and pivot the door open position. 74 Removing and Installing Parts release tabs (2) card retention door *lever on chassis wall alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket *may not be present on all computers 2 If present on your computer, rotate the lever on the chassis wall upward. 3 Push the two release tabs on page 55. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in the open .
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... customizing it out of its electrical outlet before installing any cards. 9 If you are connected to seat the card. PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x16 card slot securing tab PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x1 card slot 8 Prepare the card for installation. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer... you release the securing tab to a network. If the card is fully seated in the connector and press down firmly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it for your computer from its connector.
... customizing it out of its electrical outlet before installing any cards. 9 If you are connected to seat the card. PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x16 card slot securing tab PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x1 card slot 8 Prepare the card for installation. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer... you release the securing tab to a network. If the card is fully seated in the connector and press down firmly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it for your computer from its connector.
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Removing and Installing Parts 79 release tabs (2) card retention door *lever on chassis wall alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket *may not be present on all computers 3 If present on your computer, rotate the lever on page 55. 2 Remove the computer cover (see page 60). Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the chassis wall upward.
Removing and Installing Parts 79 release tabs (2) card retention door *lever on chassis wall alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket *may not be present on all computers 3 If present on your computer, rotate the lever on page 55. 2 Remove the computer cover (see page 60). Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the chassis wall upward.
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...side of the bracket toward each other and pivot the door open position. PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x16 card slot securing tab PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x1 card slot 80 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Push the two release tabs on the card retention door toward...a card retention mechanism, to remove the x16 card: a Pivot the mechanism upward and gently squeeze in a secure location. NOTE: For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is captive, it in the open . Because the door is present on all computers 5 If your computer you...
...side of the bracket toward each other and pivot the door open position. PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x16 card slot securing tab PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x1 card slot 80 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Push the two release tabs on the card retention door toward...a card retention mechanism, to remove the x16 card: a Pivot the mechanism upward and gently squeeze in a secure location. NOTE: For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is captive, it in the open . Because the door is present on all computers 5 If your computer you...
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... 4 GB F0000h Intel 945P eight 24 4 Mb Integrated network interface capable of 10/100 communication 800- or 1066-MHz data rate (depending on your processor) PCI Express Internal 7.1 channel or PCI option cards Appendix 103
... 4 GB F0000h Intel 945P eight 24 4 Mb Integrated network interface capable of 10/100 communication 800- or 1066-MHz data rate (depending on your processor) PCI Express Internal 7.1 channel or PCI option cards Appendix 103
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed Bus throughput PCI 32 bit PCI Express x1, x4, and x16 PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express:100 MHz PCI Express: x1 slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s x4 slot bidirectional speed - 2 GB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed - 8 GB/s PCI connectors three connector size 120 pins connector data width (maximum) 32 bits PCI Express connector...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed Bus throughput PCI 32 bit PCI Express x1, x4, and x16 PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express:100 MHz PCI Express: x1 slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s x4 slot bidirectional speed - 2 GB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed - 8 GB/s PCI connectors three connector size 120 pins connector data width (maximum) 32 bits PCI Express connector...
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... accessible: Connectors External connectors: IEEE 1394 Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA FlexBay Drive Fan PCI PCI Express x1 PCI Express x4 PCI Express x16 two 3.5-inch drive bays (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD...36-pin connector 98-pin connector 164-pin connector Appendix 105 two front-panel connectors for headphones/microphone 40-pin connector on PCI local bus four 7-pin connectors USB 10-pin header for line-in, line-out, microphone, surround, and center/Low Frequency Effects...
... accessible: Connectors External connectors: IEEE 1394 Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA FlexBay Drive Fan PCI PCI Express x1 PCI Express x4 PCI Express x16 two 3.5-inch drive bays (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD...36-pin connector 98-pin connector 164-pin connector Appendix 105 two front-panel connectors for headphones/microphone 40-pin connector on PCI local bus four 7-pin connectors USB 10-pin header for line-in, line-out, microphone, surround, and center/Low Frequency Effects...
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... 107 boot sequence about, 113 changing, 113-114 option settings, 113 booting to a USB device, 113 C cards installing PCI Express, 74 PCI Express, 73 removing PCI, 72 removing PCI Express, 79 slots, 60 CD/DVD drive activity light, 57 eject button, 57 problems, 30 CD-RW drive problems, 31 ...59 surround, 59 USB, 58, 60 copying CDs and DVDs, 18 cover replacing, 102 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 48 support policy, 117 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 45 diagnostics Dell, 48 lights, 45, 58 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive...
... 107 boot sequence about, 113 changing, 113-114 option settings, 113 booting to a USB device, 113 C cards installing PCI Express, 74 PCI Express, 73 removing PCI, 72 removing PCI Express, 79 slots, 60 CD/DVD drive activity light, 57 eject button, 57 problems, 30 CD-RW drive problems, 31 ...59 surround, 59 USB, 58, 60 copying CDs and DVDs, 18 cover replacing, 102 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 48 support policy, 117 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 45 diagnostics Dell, 48 lights, 45, 58 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive...
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...Wizard, 24 problems, 38 setting up, 24 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 52 P password clearing, 114 jumper, 114 PCI cards removing, 72 PCI Express cards installing, 74 removing, 79 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 58 connector, 59 conserving, 25 hibernate mode, 25, 27 managing, ... 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 29 blue screen, 36 CD drive, 30 CD-RW drive, 31 computer crashes, 35-36 computer stops responding, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 48 diagnostic lights, 45 drives, 30 DVD drive, 30 e-mail, 31 error messages, 33 general, 35 hard drive, 31 Internet, 31 keyboard,...
...Wizard, 24 problems, 38 setting up, 24 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 52 P password clearing, 114 jumper, 114 PCI cards removing, 72 PCI Express cards installing, 74 removing, 79 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 58 connector, 59 conserving, 25 hibernate mode, 25, 27 managing, ... 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 29 blue screen, 36 CD drive, 30 CD-RW drive, 31 computer crashes, 35-36 computer stops responding, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 48 diagnostic lights, 45 drives, 30 DVD drive, 30 e-mail, 31 error messages, 33 general, 35 hard drive, 31 Internet, 31 keyboard,...