Owner's Manual
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Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Owner's Manual Service Tag cover latch release CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button/ power activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) power connector sound connectors (integrated) (5) VGA video connector (integrated) network adapter USB 2.0 connectors (5) Model DCSM card slots for PCI Express x16 (1), PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1) www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Owner's Manual Service Tag cover latch release CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button/ power activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) power connector sound connectors (integrated) (5) VGA video connector (integrated) network adapter USB 2.0 connectors (5) Model DCSM card slots for PCI Express x16 (1), PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1) www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Owner's Manual
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...the service status, or try connecting again later. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up my connection manually. • If you cannot connect to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup.... If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to complete the setup. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option...
...the service status, or try connecting again later. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up my connection manually. • If you cannot connect to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup.... If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to complete the setup. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option...
Owner's Manual
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... option. 3 Right-click the corresponding drive letter in the system. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. N O N - S YS T E M D I B L E . Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). Solving Problems 35 N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I R E D . To manually assign a drive for installation instructions. A R E Q U I N - Close all other physical drives in the right pane that you want to use first. The...
... option. 3 Right-click the corresponding drive letter in the system. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. N O N - S YS T E M D I B L E . Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). Solving Problems 35 N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I R E D . To manually assign a drive for installation instructions. A R E Q U I N - Close all other physical drives in the right pane that you want to use first. The...
Owner's Manual
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... corner of your computer. • If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on the keyboard or move the mouse. Ensure that the electrical outlet is blinking, press a key on page 53. No sound from headphones...
... corner of your computer. • If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on the keyboard or move the mouse. Ensure that the electrical outlet is blinking, press a key on page 53. No sound from headphones...
Owner's Manual
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... if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System CD with your operating system. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties... extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system problem. To resolve incompatibilities using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the...
... if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System CD with your operating system. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties... extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system problem. To resolve incompatibilities using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the...
Owner's Manual
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...To remove PC Restore: 1 Log on as a local administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to its original state. It is restored to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. Click Quit, and then log on to its original operating state, the screens that appear,...computer restarts, click OK. 5 When prompted, click Finish to gain additional hard-drive space. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer's hard drive, a message ...
...To remove PC Restore: 1 Log on as a local administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to its original state. It is restored to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. Click Quit, and then log on to its original operating state, the screens that appear,...computer restarts, click OK. 5 When prompted, click Finish to gain additional hard-drive space. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer's hard drive, a message ...
Owner's Manual
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... Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with the limits for help. FCC Notices (U.S. ... experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device pursuant to cause harmful interference, in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase...
... Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with the limits for help. FCC Notices (U.S. ... experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device pursuant to cause harmful interference, in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase...
Setup Diagram
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... of others. Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc.; June 2006 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Information in this document is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. is subject to use it as your monitor, see your Owner's • • • Manual. • Your...
... of others. Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc.; June 2006 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Information in this document is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. is subject to use it as your monitor, see your Owner's • • • Manual. • Your...
Service Manual
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...a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A01 If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to.... All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. is subject to avoid the problem. Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Before You Begin Technical Overview Specifications Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Replacing the Computer ...
...a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A01 If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to.... All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. is subject to avoid the problem. Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Before You Begin Technical Overview Specifications Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Replacing the Computer ...
Service Manual
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...after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2. Back to help protect your computer from potential damage and to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This section provides procedures for 4 seconds. A ...Working Inside Your Computer." Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open programs before you turn off . b. Shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide.
...after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2. Back to help protect your computer from potential damage and to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This section provides procedures for 4 seconds. A ...Working Inside Your Computer." Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open programs before you turn off . b. Shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide.
Service Manual
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...drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Front View of the Computer Back View of the Computer Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC ...a disk from the CD or DVD drive. For more information about the Media Card Reader, see your computer when you access the Dell Service Support website or call technical support. release 2 location of the Computer 1 cover latch Use this latch to attach a personal computer microphone for...
...drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Front View of the Computer Back View of the Computer Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC ...a disk from the CD or DVD drive. For more information about the Media Card Reader, see your computer when you access the Dell Service Support website or call technical support. release 2 location of the Computer 1 cover latch Use this latch to attach a personal computer microphone for...
Service Manual
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... interface capable of memory available to the operating system. or 1066-MHz data rate Integrated Intel Graphics Media Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 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 Chipset RAID...
... interface capable of memory available to the operating system. or 1066-MHz data rate Integrated Intel Graphics Media Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 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 Chipset RAID...
Service Manual
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... power supply: Wattage 305 W yellow blinking light Diagnostic lights Standby power light four lights on the front panel (see "Power Problems" in your computer Owner's Manual). Activity light (on integrated network green light - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Hard-drive access light green Link integrity light...
... power supply: Wattage 305 W yellow blinking light Diagnostic lights Standby power light four lights on the front panel (see "Power Problems" in your computer Owner's Manual). Activity light (on integrated network green light - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Hard-drive access light green Link integrity light...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on which it is resting. 2. CAUTION: To ...
Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on which it is resting. 2. CAUTION: To ...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Memory Cards Drive Panel Front Panel Drives Hard Drive Floppy Drive Media Card Reader (Optional) CD/DVD Drive Heat Sink Assembly Processor Fan Assembly Front I/O ...
Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Memory Cards Drive Panel Front Panel Drives Hard Drive Floppy Drive Media Card Reader (Optional) CD/DVD Drive Heat Sink Assembly Processor Fan Assembly Front I/O ...
Service Manual
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... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin." 2. Removing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you touch any of your Owner's Manual. Media Card Reader (Optional) For information about using a Media Card Reader, see your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal...
... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin." 2. Removing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you touch any of your Owner's Manual. Media Card Reader (Optional) For information about using a Media Card Reader, see your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal...
Service Manual
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.... Back to close it. 5. Using the tabs as leverage, rotate the cover downward and press down to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Ensure that all...
.... Back to close it. 5. Using the tabs as leverage, rotate the cover downward and press down to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Ensure that all...
Service Manual
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... you print these procedures before you experience a problem with all computers. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot...
... you print these procedures before you experience a problem with all computers. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot...
Service Manual
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... wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to contact Dell). If you see your computer Owner's Manual for your computer. 9. Type 1 to select a test based on the screen. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the ...applicable tab described in system setup. 3. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main ...
... wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to contact Dell). If you see your computer Owner's Manual for your computer. 9. Type 1 to select a test based on the screen. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the ...applicable tab described in system setup. 3. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main ...
Service Manual
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..., and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in your computer Owner's Manual for technical assistance. Solid amber The Dell Diagnostics is in your hardware configuration for instructions on , and the computer No corrective action is operating normally...configuration information for all devices attached to your computer. If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. Also, see if the specific problem is failure has occurred. identified. Configuration Displays your computer Owner's Manual . Close the test screen to return to wake the computer...
..., and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in your computer Owner's Manual for technical assistance. Solid amber The Dell Diagnostics is in your hardware configuration for instructions on , and the computer No corrective action is operating normally...configuration information for all devices attached to your computer. If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. Also, see if the specific problem is failure has occurred. identified. Configuration Displays your computer Owner's Manual . Close the test screen to return to wake the computer...