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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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...click the Start button, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Stand by turning off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive ...1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or...
...click the Start button, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Stand by turning off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive ...1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or...
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... as a home or office computer and you want your power settings on the keyboard or click the mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is a portable computer and you want to you...
... as a home or office computer and you want your power settings on the keyboard or click the mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is a portable computer and you want to you...
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... directly to enable hibernate mode. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab allows you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on page 57). 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. NOTE: ...
... directly to enable hibernate mode. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab allows you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on page 57). 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. NOTE: ...
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...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. 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.... 4 Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See page 45. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the ...
...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. 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.... 4 Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See page 45. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING ... THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that 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 - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING ... THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that 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 - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on ...
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... system board (see page 68). The computer is securely connected to resume normal operation. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N T E R F E R E N C E - See "Dell Diagnostics" on . E L I M I N A T E I N G - The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is...
... system board (see page 68). The computer is securely connected to resume normal operation. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N T E R F E R E N C E - See "Dell Diagnostics" on . E L I M I N A T E I N G - The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is...
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...missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I C A L O U T L E T - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. If the power light is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 58). Ensure that the monitor is normal for your computer. • If you begin any... is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. 42 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is blinking...
...missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I C A L O U T L E T - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. If the power light is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 58). Ensure that the monitor is normal for your computer. • If you begin any... is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. 42 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is blinking...
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...a memory failure has occurred. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights display solid green. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Troubleshooting Tools 45 If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. If the computer... remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 119). Continue until you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 66), and then restart the computer.
...a memory failure has occurred. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights display solid green. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Troubleshooting Tools 45 If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. If the computer... remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 119). Continue until you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 66), and then restart the computer.
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... reinstall an additional module. No memory modules are compatible with 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 ...works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 119). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Reseat all USB devices, check ...
... reinstall an additional module. No memory modules are compatible with 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 ...works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 119). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Reseat all USB devices, check ...
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b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off your computer. 1 Shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off...Turn Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety information in your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in reverse order. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open files and exit...
b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off your computer. 1 Shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off...Turn Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety information in your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in reverse order. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open files and exit...
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... computer and all attached devices from potential damage and to help protect your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to dissipate any static electricity that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in on your own personal safety... 56 Removing and Installing Parts While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to ground the system board. 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 ...
... computer and all attached devices from potential damage and to help protect your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to dissipate any static electricity that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in on your own personal safety... 56 Removing and Installing Parts While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to ground the system board. 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 ...
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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 Tag Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector ... activity light is recommended that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. The light might also be on booting to help you use the power button to the hard drive. NOTICE: Ensure that typically remain connected, such as a CD player is adequately ventilated. NOTICE: To avoid losing data,...
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 Tag Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector ... activity light is recommended that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. The light might also be on booting to help you use the power button to the hard drive. NOTICE: Ensure that typically remain connected, such as a CD player is adequately ventilated. NOTICE: To avoid losing data,...
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... connector - Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. • Microphone connector - 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 multichannelcapable speakers. • Center/subwoofer (Center/LFE) connector - Removing and Installing Parts 59
... connector - Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. • Microphone connector - 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 multichannelcapable speakers. • Center/subwoofer (Center/LFE) connector - Removing and Installing Parts 59
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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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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. tabs (2) hard drive Removing and Installing Parts 87
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...: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 55. hard drive cable power cable 7 Check all connectors to electrical outlets, and turn them on a hard surface. See the documentation that came with the hard drive for ... devices to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 8 Close the computer cover. Removing and Installing Parts 89 6 Connect the power and hard drive cables to the hard drive. Adding a Second Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any software required for your computer from the...
...: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 55. hard drive cable power cable 7 Check all connectors to electrical outlets, and turn them on a hard surface. See the documentation that came with the hard drive for ... devices to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 8 Close the computer cover. Removing and Installing Parts 89 6 Connect the power and hard drive cables to the hard drive. Adding a Second Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any software required for your computer from the...