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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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Clearing Forgotten Passwords 114 Clearing CMOS Settings 115 Cleaning Your Computer 116 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 116 Mouse 116 Floppy Drive 116 CDs and DVDs 117 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 117 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 117 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 118 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 118 Class A 118 Class B 118 FCC Identification Information 119 Contacting Dell 119 Index 137 Contents 7
Clearing Forgotten Passwords 114 Clearing CMOS Settings 115 Cleaning Your Computer 116 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 116 Mouse 116 Floppy Drive 116 CDs and DVDs 117 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 117 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 117 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 118 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 118 Class A 118 Class B 118 FCC Identification Information 119 Contacting Dell 119 Index 137 Contents 7
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Setup Diagram Finding Information 9 only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to set up my computer Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and conditions (U.S.
Setup Diagram Finding Information 9 only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to set up my computer Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and conditions (U.S.
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The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. 10 Finding Information www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support.
The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. 10 Finding Information www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support.
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...Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model.... installs the updates appropriate for your operating system and support for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® ...
...Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model.... installs the updates appropriate for your operating system and support for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 12 Finding Information
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 12 Finding Information
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... while the computer is turned on printer Connecting to the Internet, you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can access the Internet and use your local cable TV line. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Your...
... while the computer is turned on printer Connecting to the Internet, you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can access the Internet and use your local cable TV line. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Your...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Playing CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you are playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Playing CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you are playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the ...
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... and you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, including creating CDs from audio files on the kind of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by 600 pixels. 5 Click the drop-down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK. The ... not write to DVD+R and DVD+RW media, and can also use Sonic RecordNow for available software patches at the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that came with your computer and creating MP3 CDs. For instructions,...
... and you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, including creating CDs from audio files on the kind of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by 600 pixels. 5 Click the drop-down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK. The ... not write to DVD+R and DVD+RW media, and can also use Sonic RecordNow for available software patches at the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that came with your computer and creating MP3 CDs. For instructions,...
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...Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com for additional information. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF ..., you can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you are familiar with CD recording techniques. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you record the project permanently to your computer.
...Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com for additional information. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF ..., you can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you are familiar with CD recording techniques. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you record the project permanently to your computer.
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... connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other monitor to the DVI (white) connector on the back of the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you how to connect either two monitors (each with a VGA connector), one monitor with a DVI connector, or a TV. The instructions... tell you purchased a graphics card that supports dual monitors, follow these instructions to the DVI (white) connector on the other monitor to the ...
... connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other monitor to the DVI (white) connector on the back of the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you how to connect either two monitors (each with a VGA connector), one monitor with a DVI connector, or a TV. The instructions... tell you purchased a graphics card that supports dual monitors, follow these instructions to the DVI (white) connector on the other monitor to the ...
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... for your graphics card). For information on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your graphics card, see the user's guide...
... for your graphics card). For information on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your graphics card, see the user's guide...
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... the modem connector on the computer. Insert the cable until it is secure. 2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a network device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter NOTICE: Plug the network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable...
... the modem connector on the computer. Insert the cable until it is secure. 2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a network device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter NOTICE: Plug the network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable...
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If you . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you want your computer to run without interruption (using no power conservation...
If you . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you want your computer to run without interruption (using no power conservation...
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...you want to enable hibernate mode. For more information on power management options: 1 Click the Start button and click Help 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 ...turn off the computer. NOTE: The connector can move large amounts of the Computer" on the Hibernate tab. To purchase a card, contact Dell. IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 is only available if you purchased an add-in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer ...
...you want to enable hibernate mode. For more information on power management options: 1 Click the Start button and click Help 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 ...turn off the computer. NOTE: The connector can move large amounts of the Computer" on the Hibernate tab. To purchase a card, contact Dell. IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 is only available if you purchased an add-in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer ...
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... on Hyper-Threading, search the Knowledge Base on accessing system setup, see page 108. For more information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 28 Setting Up and Using Your Computer It is recommended that can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one ... two logical processors, capable of Hyper-Threading technology. While many programs can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through system setup. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is an Intel® technology that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack...
... on Hyper-Threading, search the Knowledge Base on accessing system setup, see page 108. For more information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 28 Setting Up and Using Your Computer It is recommended that can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one ... two logical processors, capable of Hyper-Threading technology. While many programs can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through system setup. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is an Intel® technology that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack...
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... with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - This message may help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the Product Information Guide. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the...the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 101). Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the screen, write down...
... with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - This message may help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the Product Information Guide. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the...the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 101). Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the screen, write down...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any boxes that the original one is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any boxes that the original one is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in ...
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... port for a dial tone. • If you are using a line that the modem is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one. R U N T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I A G N O S T I N T E R N E T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION - CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK - CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK - With the Outlook Express e-mail program...
... port for a dial tone. • If you are using a line that the modem is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one. R U N T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I A G N O S T I N T E R N E T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION - CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK - CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK - With the Outlook Express e-mail program...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Media Card Reader Problems N O D R I V E L E T T E R I S A S S I S A B L E D - To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader: 1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2 Select the Disk Management ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Media Card Reader Problems N O D R I V E L E T T E R I S A S S I S A B L E D - To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader: 1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2 Select the Disk Management ...