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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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... from headphones 44 Video and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating...
... from headphones 44 Video and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating...
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... section, follow the safety instructions in the BIOS setup. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 47. The computer does not start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. FLEXBAY DEVICE IS DISABLED - TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - There is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup that the keyboard cable is installed. If the...
... section, follow the safety instructions in the BIOS setup. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 47. The computer does not start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. FLEXBAY DEVICE IS DISABLED - TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - There is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup that the keyboard cable is installed. If the...
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... indicates no network communication exists. Replace the network cable. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - The computer is in the Product Information Guide. If the link integrity light is off, that the network cable is functioning. For a description of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the...
... indicates no network communication exists. Replace the network cable. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - The computer is in the Product Information Guide. If the link integrity light is off, that the network cable is functioning. For a description of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the...
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... inserted into the headphone connector (see "headphone connector" on page 61). If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for troubleshooting procedures. If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. See "Diagnostic Lights" on . If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure...
... inserted into the headphone connector (see "headphone connector" on page 61). If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for troubleshooting procedures. If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. See "Diagnostic Lights" on . If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure...
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.... If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 69). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 40. A possible processor failure has Contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" on occurred. When the computer starts normally...
.... If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 69). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 40. A possible processor failure has Contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" on occurred. When the computer starts normally...
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... on page 103 for devices that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. It is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any of this button indicates power state. ...the computer. Use the front USB connectors for more information on the computer. 8 diagnostic lights (4) 9 hard-drive activity light 10 power button, power light 11 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 12 vents Use the lights to help you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. For adequate cooling, do...
... on page 103 for devices that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. It is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any of this button indicates power state. ...the computer. Use the front USB connectors for more information on the computer. 8 diagnostic lights (4) 9 hard-drive activity light 10 power button, power light 11 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 12 vents Use the lights to help you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. For adequate cooling, do...
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... a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Voltage (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.) Standby power light AUX_PWR on page 40). Controls and Lights Power button push button Power light green light - off (no light) - orange light - Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights four lights on integrated network adapter) green light - If the system cannot boot and there is not...
... a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Voltage (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.) Standby power light AUX_PWR on page 40). Controls and Lights Power button push button Power light green light - off (no light) - orange light - Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights four lights on integrated network adapter) green light - If the system cannot boot and there is not...
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...PCI, 72 PCI Express, 76 removing PCI, 75 removing PCI Express, 79 slots, 72 types supported, 72 CD/DVD drive activity light, 61 eject button, 61 installing, 98 problems, 32 removing, 96 CD-RW drive problems, 33 CDs, 18 playing, 16 ...to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover removing, 65 replacing, 101 D Dell contacting, 120 Dell Diagnostics, 50 support policy, 118 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 62 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, ...
...PCI, 72 PCI Express, 76 removing PCI, 75 removing PCI Express, 79 slots, 72 types supported, 72 CD/DVD drive activity light, 61 eject button, 61 installing, 98 problems, 32 removing, 96 CD-RW drive problems, 33 CDs, 18 playing, 16 ...to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover removing, 65 replacing, 101 D Dell contacting, 120 Dell Diagnostics, 50 support policy, 118 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 62 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, ...
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... DVD drive problems, 32 DVDs, 18 playing, 16 E e-mail problems, 33 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 47 troubleshooting, 34 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 61 floppy drive installing..., 91 removing, 89 K keyboard problems, 36 H hard drive activity light, 62 installing, 86 installing second, 88 problems, 33 removing, 85 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 61 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows...
... DVD drive problems, 32 DVDs, 18 playing, 16 E e-mail problems, 33 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 47 troubleshooting, 34 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 61 floppy drive installing..., 91 removing, 89 K keyboard problems, 36 H hard drive activity light, 62 installing, 86 installing second, 88 problems, 33 removing, 85 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 61 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows...
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... problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 33 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36-37 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 32 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 36 Media Card Reader,... 35 memory, 38 modem, 33 monitor is blank, 44 monitor is hard to read, 45 mouse, 39 network, 40 power, 40 power light conditions, 40 ...
... problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 33 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36-37 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 32 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 36 Media Card Reader,... 35 memory, 38 modem, 33 monitor is blank, 44 monitor is hard to read, 45 mouse, 39 network, 40 power, 40 power light conditions, 40 ...
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...38 sound problems, 43 volume, 43 speaker problems, 43 volume, 43 specifications audio, 104 computer information, 104 connectors, 105 controls and lights, 106 drives, 105 environmental, 107 expansion bus, 104 memory, 103 specifications (continued) physical, 106 power, 106 processor, 103 technical... 107 entering, 108 options, 109 screens, 108 T technical support policy, 118 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 TV connect to computer...
...38 sound problems, 43 volume, 43 speaker problems, 43 volume, 43 specifications audio, 104 computer information, 104 connectors, 105 controls and lights, 106 drives, 105 environmental, 107 expansion bus, 104 memory, 103 specifications (continued) physical, 106 power, 106 processor, 103 technical... 107 entering, 108 options, 109 screens, 108 T technical support policy, 118 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 TV connect to computer...
Service Manual
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...the center of the Computer See "Specifications" for bootable USB devices, which may not function properly if attached to turn on the lights (4) diagnostic code. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for devices that you use the power button to... Ensure that you connect occasionally, such as printers, keyboards, and mice, or for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights." 9 hard-drive The hard drive activity light is operating. 10 power button, power light Press the power button to the hard drive. NOTICE: Do not lift or carry the computer by the ...
...the center of the Computer See "Specifications" for bootable USB devices, which may not function properly if attached to turn on the lights (4) diagnostic code. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for devices that you use the power button to... Ensure that you connect occasionally, such as printers, keyboards, and mice, or for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights." 9 hard-drive The hard drive activity light is operating. 10 power button, power light Press the power button to the hard drive. NOTICE: Do not lift or carry the computer by the ...
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... Owner's Manual). A good connection exists adapter) between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. orange light - yellow blinking light Diagnostic lights Standby power light four lights on the front panel (see "Power Problems" in sleep state; Blinking amber indicates a problem with the... system board (see "Diagnostic Lights") AUX_PWR on integrated network green light - Activity light (on state. The computer is a solid amber light, this indicates a problem with the power supply inside the computer. USB Audio...
... Owner's Manual). A good connection exists adapter) between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. orange light - yellow blinking light Diagnostic lights Standby power light four lights on the front panel (see "Power Problems" in sleep state; Blinking amber indicates a problem with the... system board (see "Diagnostic Lights") AUX_PWR on integrated network green light - Activity light (on state. The computer is a solid amber light, this indicates a problem with the power supply inside the computer. USB Audio...
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... computer and try again. 3. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with all computers. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
... computer and try again. 3. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with all computers. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
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.... Solid green and a beep A problem was detected while code during POST incorrectly installed. Check the diagnostic lights to contact Dell). Solid green power light and no beep code but the computer locks up during POST An integrated system board device may be ... the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Also, check the diagnostic lights to the No corrective Solid amber The Dell Diagnostics is running the Dell Diagnostics from or writes data to see if the specific problem is operating normally. Configuration Displays your ...
.... Solid green and a beep A problem was detected while code during POST incorrectly installed. Check the diagnostic lights to contact Dell). Solid green power light and no beep code but the computer locks up during POST An integrated system board device may be ... the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Also, check the diagnostic lights to the No corrective Solid amber The Dell Diagnostics is running the Dell Diagnostics from or writes data to see if the specific problem is operating normally. Configuration Displays your ...
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... available, install properly working memory of the same type into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your computer has four diagnostic lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front panel. If the POST portion of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a normal...
... available, install properly working memory of the same type into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your computer has four diagnostic lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front panel. If the POST portion of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a normal...
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...2. Ensure that it is attempting to the operating system. Check the computer message that the computer encountered a memory problem. NOTE: The diagnostic lights are properly connected to the system board from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to ensure ...(code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. compatibility error exists. Run the Dell Diagnostics to Contents Page This beep code tells you that appears on your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems...
...2. Ensure that it is attempting to the operating system. Check the computer message that the computer encountered a memory problem. NOTE: The diagnostic lights are properly connected to the system board from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to ensure ...(code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. compatibility error exists. Run the Dell Diagnostics to Contents Page This beep code tells you that appears on your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems...