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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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... XP power management features 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, different options related to security and networking appear in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point...state it was in Windows XP Home Edition. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on the screen. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on and you are not using it entered the...
... XP power management features 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, different options related to security and networking appear in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point...state it was in Windows XP Home Edition. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on the screen. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on and you are not using it entered the...
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..., because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 To exit from standby mode, press a key on your standby mode settings, hibernate mode...is in hibernate mode. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before...
..., because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 To exit from standby mode, press a key on your standby mode settings, hibernate mode...is in hibernate mode. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before...
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... computer to prompt you use your power settings on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. If you require minimal power conservation. • Presentation - If your computer from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to be locked up. If you...Changing the time-out for a scheme field permanently changes the default settings for that scheme, unless you run with no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - To recover, press any key on your Windows password before the hard drive. To program these functions, click ...
... computer to prompt you use your power settings on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. If you require minimal power conservation. • Presentation - If your computer from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to be locked up. If you...Changing the time-out for a scheme field permanently changes the default settings for that scheme, unless you run with no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - To recover, press any key on your Windows password before the hard drive. To program these functions, click ...
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... mode. You can accept 4-pin IEEE 1394 devices with the use of performing certain tasks simultaneously. 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 ...an Intel® technology that you use the hibernate settings you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on your software. To purchase a card, contact Dell. Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is optimized to function as digital video cameras. For ...
... mode. You can accept 4-pin IEEE 1394 devices with the use of performing certain tasks simultaneously. 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 ...an Intel® technology that you use the hibernate settings you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on your software. To purchase a card, contact Dell. Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is optimized to function as digital video cameras. For ...
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... keys to highlight the On option and press to mute. Also, you may blink when the hard drive is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. and down menu, select Do Nothing. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Pressing the... Resume feature. Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional) When running in the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology (QRT) mode, your power button is used as indicated by an external device. Enabling the QRT feature in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this feature is...
... keys to highlight the On option and press to mute. Also, you may blink when the hard drive is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. and down menu, select Do Nothing. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Pressing the... Resume feature. Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional) When running in the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology (QRT) mode, your power button is used as indicated by an external device. Enabling the QRT feature in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this feature is...
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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 ... simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. 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 - Solving Problems 43 Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to perform an operating system...
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 ... simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. 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 - Solving Problems 43 Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to perform an operating system...
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... ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU 44 Solving Problems Then restart 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 - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets... turns off. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to run the software.
... ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU 44 Solving Problems Then restart 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 - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets... turns off. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to run the software.
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... (see page 71). Some possible causes of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. 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 G A M B E R - The computer is securely connected to the system board (see page 74). • Remove and then...
... (see page 71). Some possible causes of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. 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 G A M B E R - The computer is securely connected to the system board (see page 74). • Remove and then...
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... NOTE: See the monitor documentation for monitor cable connectors 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 O N - Turn off , firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to determine if the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for interference. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N T E R F E R E N C E - See page 60. If the...
... NOTE: See the monitor documentation for monitor cable connectors 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 O N - Turn off , firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to determine if the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for interference. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N T E R F E R E N C E - See page 60. If the...
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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 ...computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a...
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 ...computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a...
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...automatically turn off when you turn off your computer. 1 Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in your computer... attached devices are turned off . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following conditions exist: • You...
...automatically turn off when you turn off your computer. 1 Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in your computer... attached devices are turned off . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following conditions exist: • You...
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...any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to servicing that could harm internal components. 64 Removing and Installing Parts Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.... Damage due to ground the system board. As you begin any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. NOTICE: To ...
...any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to servicing that could harm internal components. 64 Removing and Installing Parts Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.... Damage due to ground the system board. As you begin any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. NOTICE: To ...
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...ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of the 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 high-...Ensure that the system is adequately ventilated. 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 The light might also be on the diagnostic code. Used to a...
...ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of the 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 high-...Ensure that the system is adequately ventilated. 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 The light might also be on the diagnostic code. Used to a...
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.... A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Blinking indicates activity on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights Standby power light push button green light - Voltage (See the safety instructions manual selection power supplies - 90 to 135 V and 180 to the network. yellow light - Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board...
.... A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Blinking indicates activity on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights Standby power light push button green light - Voltage (See the safety instructions manual selection power supplies - 90 to 135 V and 180 to the network. yellow light - Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board...
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..., shut down the computer (see page 63). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board. 8 Open the computer cover (see page 68). 9 Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system...
..., shut down the computer (see page 63). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board. 8 Open the computer cover (see page 68). 9 Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system...
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...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 ...66 IEEE 1394, 66 line-in, 67 line-out, 67 microphone, 66-67 network adapter, 68 power, 67 sound, 67 surround, 67 USB, 66, 68 copying CDs general information, 18 helpful tips,... 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...
...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 ...66 IEEE 1394, 66 line-in, 67 line-out, 67 microphone, 66-67 network adapter, 68 power, 67 sound, 67 surround, 67 USB, 66, 68 copying CDs general information, 18 helpful tips,... 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...
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... P password clearing, 121 jumper, 121 PC Restore, 61 PCI cards removing, 80 PCI Express cards installing, 82 removing, 86 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 66 connector, 67 conserving, 24 hibernate mode, 25, 27 managing, 24 options, 25 options, advanced, 26 options, hibernate, 27...problems, 47 standby mode, 25 power light conditions, 47 Power Options Properties, 25 printer cable, 13 connecting, 13 problems, 48 setting up, 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, ...
... P password clearing, 121 jumper, 121 PC Restore, 61 PCI cards removing, 80 PCI Express cards installing, 82 removing, 86 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 66 connector, 67 conserving, 24 hibernate mode, 25, 27 managing, 24 options, 25 options, advanced, 26 options, hibernate, 27...problems, 47 standby mode, 25 power light conditions, 47 Power Options Properties, 25 printer cable, 13 connecting, 13 problems, 48 setting up, 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, ...