Owner's Manual
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Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Owner's Manual Service Tag CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader headphone connector diagnostic lights 1234 CD or DVD eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) hard drive activity light power button cover latch release card slots for PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1) power connector sound-card connectors USB 2.0 connectors (4) network adapter VGA video connector (integrated) Model DCSM www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Owner's Manual Service Tag CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader headphone connector diagnostic lights 1234 CD or DVD eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) hard drive activity light power button cover latch release card slots for PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1) power connector sound-card connectors USB 2.0 connectors (4) network adapter VGA video connector (integrated) Model DCSM www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... need to use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in compliance with FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell Dimension 3100/E310 Model number: DCSM Company name: Dell Inc. If you may contact Dell through the technical support number listed and your country, find the appropriate country section in determining which they are listed...
... need to use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in compliance with FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell Dimension 3100/E310 Model number: DCSM Company name: Dell Inc. If you may contact Dell through the technical support number listed and your country, find the appropriate country section in determining which they are listed...
Service Manual
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... loss of data and tells you how to change without the written permission of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Dimension Help file. is subject to avoid the problem. A01 Information in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly...CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Before You Begin Removing the Computer Cover About Your Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Computer Advanced Troubleshooting Removing and Installing Parts Replacing the Computer Cover Specifications ...
... loss of data and tells you how to change without the written permission of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Dimension Help file. is subject to avoid the problem. A01 Information in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly...CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Before You Begin Removing the Computer Cover About Your Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Computer Advanced Troubleshooting Removing and Installing Parts Replacing the Computer Cover Specifications ...
Service Manual
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... and keyboards. 6 hard-drive activity light 7 vents The hard-drive activity light is adequately ventilated. Back to Contents Page About Your Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Computer Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Front View of Computer Back View of Computer Front View of speakers. Press to turn on the computer. 9 headphone connector...
... and keyboards. 6 hard-drive activity light 7 vents The hard-drive activity light is adequately ventilated. Back to Contents Page About Your Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Computer Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Front View of Computer Back View of Computer Front View of speakers. Press to turn on the computer. 9 headphone connector...
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... If you experience a problem with your computer. When to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . It is optional and may not ship with your computer. 7. Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. Insert...
... If you experience a problem with your computer. When to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . It is optional and may not ship with your computer. 7. Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. Insert...
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... apart, keep them evenly aligned to help ensure your computer. 1. Turn off . Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This section provides procedures for... or on the cable itself. NOTICE: When you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by performing the removal procedure in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Also, before you turn off your own personal safety. l A component can...
... apart, keep them evenly aligned to help ensure your computer. 1. Turn off . Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This section provides procedures for... or on the cable itself. NOTICE: When you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by performing the removal procedure in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Also, before you turn off your own personal safety. l A component can...
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... cable into the network device and then plug the cable into place by pulling back on . Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2. Back to Contents Page Snap the cover into...
... cable into the network device and then plug the cable into place by pulling back on . Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2. Back to Contents Page Snap the cover into...
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Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on a level, protected surface to Contents Page NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover-...
Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on a level, protected surface to Contents Page NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover-...
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.... You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Specifications." Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Memory Cards Drive Panels Drives Hard Drive Floppy Drive Media Card Reader CD/DVD Drive Processor System Board Power ...additional memory module. l If you begin any new modules that you install modules in the other connectors. NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. If possible, do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the type of the memory module connector. Follow the procedures in...
.... You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Specifications." Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Memory Cards Drive Panels Drives Hard Drive Floppy Drive Media Card Reader CD/DVD Drive Processor System Board Power ...additional memory module. l If you begin any new modules that you install modules in the other connectors. NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. If possible, do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the type of the memory module connector. Follow the procedures in...
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...) At least 256 KB (dependent upon your computer configuration) pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back SRAM 400- Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Processor Processor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information...
...) At least 256 KB (dependent upon your computer configuration) pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back SRAM 400- Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Processor Processor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information...
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... system setup screen information for future reference. System Setup Options Key Functions - Options List - and downarrow keys. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Overview Use system setup as follows: l To change the system configuration information after you add, change...
... system setup screen information for future reference. System Setup Options Key Functions - Options List - and downarrow keys. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Overview Use system setup as follows: l To change the system configuration information after you add, change...
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Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Inside View of Your Computer 1 bay for optional second hard drive 2 hard drive 3 floppy drive* 4 CD or DVD drive 5 power supply 6 system board System Board Components
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Inside View of Your Computer 1 bay for optional second hard drive 2 hard drive 3 floppy drive* 4 CD or DVD drive 5 power supply 6 system board System Board Components
