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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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... Problems 29 Drive Problems 30 CD and DVD drive problems 30 Hard drive problems 31 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 31 Error Messages 33 Media Card Reader Problems 34 Keyboard Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 The computer does not start up 35 The computer stops responding 35 A program stops... 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
... Problems 29 Drive Problems 30 CD and DVD drive problems 30 Hard drive problems 31 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 31 Error Messages 33 Media Card Reader Problems 34 Keyboard Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 The computer does not start up 35 The computer stops responding 35 A program stops... 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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If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the scanner and the computer. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to MP3 songs, ensure that you begin any of your screen. If your scanner is not muted. D I O N S - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O...speakers. If your speakers have been listening to the card. No sound from the speakers is turned up and that the ...
If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the scanner and the computer. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to MP3 songs, ensure that you begin any of your screen. If your scanner is not muted. D I O N S - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O...speakers. If your speakers have been listening to the card. No sound from the speakers is turned up and that the ...
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... 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 connector - Use the black surround connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. • Surround connector...
... 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 connector - Use the black surround connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. • Surround connector...
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... card(s). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place, securing the x16 PCI card. 15 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the back panel. 17 If you installed a sound card:... a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. b Connect external audio devices to the sound card connectors. Cables routed over or behind the...
... card(s). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place, securing the x16 PCI card. 15 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the back panel. 17 If you installed a sound card:... a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. b Connect external audio devices to the sound card connectors. Cables routed over or behind the...
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... the next section. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 6 If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 69. If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller..., and then change the setting to On. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the ...
... the next section. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 6 If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 69. If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller..., and then change the setting to On. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the ...
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... them on. 14 If you installed an add-in the card documentation. 78 Removing and Installing Parts b Connect external audio devices to the add-in network adapter's connectors. b Connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone...panel. 15 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. Cables routed over or behind the cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from...
... them on. 14 If you installed an add-in the card documentation. 78 Removing and Installing Parts b Connect external audio devices to the add-in network adapter's connectors. b Connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone...panel. 15 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. Cables routed over or behind the cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from...
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...: Ensure that you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to On.... The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. 13 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 119). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first...
...: Ensure that you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to On.... The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. 13 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 119). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first...
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See sound B battery problems, 29 replacing, 101 BIOS, 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...microphone, 58-59 network adapter, 60 power, 59 sound, 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 ...
See sound B battery problems, 29 replacing, 101 BIOS, 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...microphone, 58-59 network adapter, 60 power, 59 sound, 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 ...
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...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...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...52 scanner, 40 screen is blank, 42 screen is hard to read, 43 software, 35-36 sound and speakers, 41 technical support policy, 117 troubleshooting tips, 29 volume adjusting, 41 Program Compatibility 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...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...52 scanner, 40 screen is blank, 42 screen is hard to read, 43 software, 35-36 sound and speakers, 41 technical support policy, 117 troubleshooting tips, 29 volume adjusting, 41 Program Compatibility Wizard,...
Setup Diagram
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...change without the written permission of others. Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; headphone connector optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader Help and Support | | See your... computer, click the Start button and click Help and Support. Support and educational tools are covered by a cap, connect your speakers to their documentation. If your integrated sound...
...change without the written permission of others. Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; headphone connector optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader Help and Support | | See your... computer, click the Start button and click Help and Support. Support and educational tools are covered by a cap, connect your speakers to their documentation. If your integrated sound...