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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
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... 22 Connecting a TV 23 Changing the Display Settings 23 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 23 Connecting to a Network Adapter 23 Network Setup Wizard 24 Power Management 24 Standby Mode 25 Hibernate Mode 25 Power Options Properties 25 IEEE 1394 27 Contents 3
... 22 Connecting a TV 23 Changing the Display Settings 23 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 23 Connecting to a Network Adapter 23 Network Setup Wizard 24 Power Management 24 Standby Mode 25 Hibernate Mode 25 Power Options Properties 25 IEEE 1394 27 Contents 3
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...Power Problems 47 Printer Problems 48 Scanner Problems 48 Sound and Speaker Problems 49 No sound from speakers 49 No sound from 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... Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts 63 Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63 Turn Off Your ...
...Power Problems 47 Printer Problems 48 Scanner Problems 48 Sound and Speaker Problems 49 No sound from speakers 49 No sound from 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... Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts 63 Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63 Turn Off Your ...
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...Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on the screen. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly ... XP Service Pack. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to security and networking appear in before it . You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you through the process of electricity your computer uses when it is connected to a network...
...Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on the screen. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly ... XP Service Pack. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to security and networking appear in before it . You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you through the process of electricity your computer uses when it is connected to a network...
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..., click Turn Off Computer, and then click Stand by. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. When the computer exits from standby mode, it returns to... button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. To exit from standby mode, press a key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. When the computer exits from hibernate mode. To set standby mode to automatically activate after a time-...
..., click Turn Off Computer, and then click Stand by. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. When the computer exits from standby mode, it returns to... button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. To exit from standby mode, press a key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. When the computer exits from hibernate mode. To set standby mode to automatically activate after a time-...
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...the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you want your computer to time-out before the monitor does, your power settings on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. To program these functions, click an option from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program...drop-down menu and click OK. 26 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • Place the power options icon in the Turn off monitor, Turn off the hard drive. If your Windows password before the hard drive. The settings for the ...
...the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you want your computer to time-out before the monitor does, your power settings on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. To program these functions, click an option from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program...drop-down menu and click OK. 26 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • Place the power options icon in the Turn off monitor, Turn off the hard drive. If your Windows password before the hard drive. The settings for the ...
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...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 accessing system setup, see "Front View of the Computer" on page 65). IEEE 1394 is ideal for use with the use of an ... if you purchased an add-in card that you use the hibernate settings you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. While many programs can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through system setup. To purchase a card...
...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 accessing system setup, see "Front View of the Computer" on page 65). IEEE 1394 is ideal for use with the use of an ... if you purchased an add-in card that you use the hibernate settings you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. While many programs can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through system setup. To purchase a card...
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...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. 4 Click the Away tab. 5 Ensure that the hard drive indicator may blink when the hard drive is ordered. To resume normal computer operation, briefly... press the power button, press any key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press a button on /off feature. and down menu, select Do Nothing....
...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. 4 Click the Away tab. 5 Ensure that the hard drive indicator may blink when the hard drive is ordered. To resume normal computer operation, briefly... press the power button, press any key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press a button on /off feature. and down menu, select Do Nothing....
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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 are unable .... 4 Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems 43 See page 53. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to perform an...
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 are unable .... 4 Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems 43 See page 53. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to perform an...
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... the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on...
... the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on...
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... modules (see page 74). • Remove and then reinstall any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. E L I M I N A T E I N G A M B E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet Solving Problems 47 The computer is plugged into both the...
... modules (see page 74). • Remove and then reinstall any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. E L I M I N A T E I N G A M B E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet Solving Problems 47 The computer is plugged into both the...
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... the sound is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. 50 Solving Problems If the power light is off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I N T E R F E R E N C E... blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. Turn off , firmly press the button to determine if the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is connected as a lamp. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E...
... the sound is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. 50 Solving Problems If the power light is off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I N T E R F E R E N C E... blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. Turn off , firmly press the button to determine if the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is connected as a lamp. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E...
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... processor failure has occurred. To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Problems" on the front panel (see page 74), and then restart the computer. After the computer starts, all modules...
... processor failure has occurred. To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Problems" on the front panel (see page 74), and then restart the computer. After the computer starts, all modules...
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...the problem still exists, install a graphics card that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you have identified ... (see page 126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Memory modules are detected. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred...
...the problem still exists, install a graphics card that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you have identified ... (see page 126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Memory modules are detected. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred...
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See "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 36 for additional information. • Press the power button • Move the mouse • Press any key on the keyboard • Press any key on the optional MCE remote control Another failure has ... setup (see page 113) to make sure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the...
See "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 36 for additional information. • Press the power button • Move the mouse • Press any key on the keyboard • Press any key on the optional MCE remote control Another failure has ... setup (see page 113) to make sure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the...
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...have performed the steps in "Turn Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in this document may require the following tools: ...avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit any open programs before you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open files and ...
...have performed the steps in "Turn Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in this document may require the following tools: ...avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit any open programs before you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open files and ...
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... Damage due to avoid bending any connector pins. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug...metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to dissipate any of the procedures in this type of the computer. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your ...
... Damage due to avoid bending any connector pins. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug...metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to dissipate any of the procedures in this type of the computer. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your ...
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...as a CD player is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to ensure that you use the power button to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust-... most kinds of the vents. Use the headphone connector to a USB device). 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 more...
...as a CD player is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to ensure that you use the power button to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust-... most kinds of the vents. Use the headphone connector to a USB device). 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 more...
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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 a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. • Line-out 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 a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. • Line-out connector - ...
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power supply system board CD or DVD drive *floppy drive *may not be present on all computers hard drive 70 Removing and Installing Parts 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 70 Removing and Installing Parts 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.