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Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Owner's Manual 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™ 9150 Owner's Manual 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
Owner's Manual
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... headphones 50 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Troubleshooting Tools 53 Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating...
... headphones 50 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Troubleshooting Tools 53 Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating...
Owner's Manual
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... On option and press to access the menu. 3 Press the up- In this mode, the computer is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. To resume normal computer operation, briefly press the power button, press any key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press a button...
... On option and press to access the menu. 3 Press the up- In this mode, the computer is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. To resume normal computer operation, briefly press the power button, press any key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press a button...
Owner's Manual
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...). Troubleshooting Tools 53 A possible processor failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a normal "off after the...computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 65). After the computer starts, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the lights identify the problem. Also see "Power has occurred. When the computer ...
...). Troubleshooting Tools 53 A possible processor failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a normal "off after the...computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 65). After the computer starts, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the lights identify the problem. Also see "Power has occurred. When the computer ...
Owner's Manual
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...) to make sure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). See "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 36 for additional information. •.... 3 Repeat this process for each card. None. Troubleshooting Tools 55 All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after the system successfully boots to the operating system. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if...
...) to make sure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). See "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 36 for additional information. •.... 3 Repeat this process for each card. None. Troubleshooting Tools 55 All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after the system successfully boots to the operating system. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if...
Owner's Manual
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.... NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust-free to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts Use the lights to ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents ... block any object near these vents. 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 for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program...
.... NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust-free to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts Use the lights to ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents ... block any object near these vents. 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 for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program...
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...28 lb) 112 Appendix Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53.) AUXPWR on page 47). Blinking indicates activity on state. four lights on the front panel (see "Power Problems" on the system board Power DC power ...60 Hz for power-on the network. Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights Standby power light push button green light - amber light - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps ...
...28 lb) 112 Appendix Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53.) AUXPWR on page 47). Blinking indicates activity on state. four lights on the front panel (see "Power Problems" on the system board Power DC power ...60 Hz for power-on the network. Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights Standby power light push button green light - amber light - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps ...
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...119 C cards installing PCI Express, 82 PCI Express, 81 removing PCI, 80 removing PCI Express, 86 slots, 68 CD/DVD drive activity light, 65 eject button, 65 problems, 38 CD-RW drive problems, 39 CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 39 CMOS settings clearing, ... to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel, 66, 89 ...
...119 C cards installing PCI Express, 82 PCI Express, 81 removing PCI, 80 removing PCI Express, 86 slots, 68 CD/DVD drive activity light, 65 eject button, 65 problems, 38 CD-RW drive problems, 39 CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 39 CMOS settings clearing, ... to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel, 66, 89 ...
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... playing, 16 E e-mail problems, 39 error messages diagnostic lights, 53 troubleshooting, 41 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 65 H hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59... setting up, 15 problems, 39 K keyboard problems, 42 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 66 latch release cover, 65 lights diagnostic, 53, 66 front of computer, 53 hard drive activity, 66 M Media Card Reader installing, 99, 101 problems, 42 removing, 99 using,...
... playing, 16 E e-mail problems, 39 error messages diagnostic lights, 53 troubleshooting, 41 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 65 H hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59... setting up, 15 problems, 39 K keyboard problems, 42 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 66 latch release cover, 65 lights diagnostic, 53, 66 front of computer, 53 hard drive activity, 66 M Media Card Reader installing, 99, 101 problems, 42 removing, 99 using,...
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... 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 37 blue screen, 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42 Media Card Reader,... 42 memory, 45 modem, 39 monitor is blank, 50 monitor is hard to read, 51 mouse, 45 network, 46 problems (continued) power, 47 power light conditions...
... 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 37 blue screen, 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42 Media Card Reader,... 42 memory, 45 modem, 39 monitor is blank, 50 monitor is hard to read, 51 mouse, 45 network, 46 problems (continued) power, 47 power light conditions...
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...49 volume, 49 sound connectors, 67 speaker problems, 49 volume, 49 specifications audio, 109 computer information, 109 connectors, 111 controls and lights, 112 drives, 111 environmental, 113 expansion bus, 110 memory, 109 physical, 112 power, 112 processor, 109 technical, 109 video, ... V vents, 66 front panel, 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV connect to computer, 21...
...49 volume, 49 sound connectors, 67 speaker problems, 49 volume, 49 specifications audio, 109 computer information, 109 connectors, 111 controls and lights, 112 drives, 111 environmental, 113 expansion bus, 110 memory, 109 physical, 112 power, 112 processor, 109 technical, 109 video, ... V vents, 66 front panel, 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV connect to computer, 21...