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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
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...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 System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System CD 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 59 Recommended ...
...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 System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System CD 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 59 Recommended ...
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... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. FLEXBAY DEVICE IS DISABLED - TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. 36 Solving Problems CHECK THE KEYBOARD...
... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. FLEXBAY DEVICE IS DISABLED - TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. 36 Solving Problems CHECK THE KEYBOARD...
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...and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 106. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the link integrity light is functioning. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G G R E E N... 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 G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - For a description of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on page 53. See "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network settings are correct and that...
...and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 106. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the link integrity light is functioning. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G G R E E N... 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 G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - For a description of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on page 53. See "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network settings are correct and that...
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... computer's front-panel headphone connector. A D J U S T T H E W I O N S - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If your scanner is not muted. If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the card.
... computer's front-panel headphone connector. A D J U S T T H E W I O N S - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If your scanner is not muted. If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the card.
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...headphone connector (see "headphone connector" on the keyboard or move the mouse. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the graphics cable ... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: See the monitor documentation for bent or broken pins. (It is connected as a lamp. If the power light is off, firmly press the button to determine if the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for troubleshooting procedures. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I C A L O U T L E T - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR...
...headphone connector (see "headphone connector" on the keyboard or move the mouse. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the graphics cable ... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: See the monitor documentation for bent or broken pins. (It is connected as a lamp. If the power light is off, firmly press the button to determine if the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for troubleshooting procedures. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I C A L O U T L E T - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR...
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... the monitor. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - M O V E T H E M O N I T O R - If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is difficult to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky." Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for Screen resolution and Color quality. Solving Problems 45 ROTATE THE MONITOR...
... the monitor. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - M O V E T H E M O N I T O R - If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is difficult to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky." Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for Screen resolution and Color quality. Solving Problems 45 ROTATE THE MONITOR...
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...instructions in a normal "off" Plug the computer into your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front panel (see "Installing Memory" on page 40. Also see "Contacting Dell" on occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. ... the computer. page 120). A possible processor failure has Contact Dell (see failure has occurred. To help you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights display solid green. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product ...
...instructions in a normal "off" Plug the computer into your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front panel (see "Installing Memory" on page 40. Also see "Contacting Dell" on occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. ... the computer. page 120). A possible processor failure has Contact Dell (see failure has occurred. To help you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights display solid green. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product ...
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... into your computer (see "DDR2 Memory Overview" on page 68). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). A possible USB failure has occurred. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Reinstall all power and data cables and...
... into your computer (see "DDR2 Memory Overview" on page 68). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). A possible USB failure has occurred. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Reinstall all power and data cables and...
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... Ensure that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for each card. Troubleshooting Tools 49 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics ...• If there is an error message on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). check system setup (see "Contacting Dell" on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive);...
... Ensure that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for each card. Troubleshooting Tools 49 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics ...• If there is an error message on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). check system setup (see "Contacting Dell" on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive);...
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...Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 65. Use the headphone connector to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. Use the Service Tag to attach headphones and most kinds of Service Tag 3 CD or DVD eject ... drive 6 microphone connector 7 headphone connector Use this latch to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...
...Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 65. Use the headphone connector to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. Use the Service Tag to attach headphones and most kinds of Service Tag 3 CD or DVD eject ... drive 6 microphone connector 7 headphone connector Use this latch to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...
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...near these vents. For adequate cooling, do not use the back USB connectors for devices that there is on page 103 for more information. The light might also be on the computer. Press the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: Keep the... (see "System Setup Options" on page 109 for devices that the computer is operating. Use the front USB connectors for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47. Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to the computer. 62 Removing and Installing Parts It...
...near these vents. For adequate cooling, do not use the back USB connectors for devices that there is on page 103 for more information. The light might also be on the computer. Press the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: Keep the... (see "System Setup Options" on page 109 for devices that the computer is operating. Use the front USB connectors for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47. Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to the computer. 62 Removing and Installing Parts It...
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...Mbps to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. It is on the card. Flashes a yellow light when the computer is not detecting a physical connection to be in connector 6 line-out connector 7 micro-phone/side surround connector 8 center/...your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of network traffic may make this light appear to the network. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 1 link integrity light 2 network adapter connector 3 network activity light 4 surround connector 5 line-in a steady "on the back panel of the network cable to ...
...Mbps to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. It is on the card. Flashes a yellow light when the computer is not detecting a physical connection to be in connector 6 line-out connector 7 micro-phone/side surround connector 8 center/...your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of network traffic may make this light appear to the network. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 1 link integrity light 2 network adapter connector 3 network activity light 4 surround connector 5 line-in a steady "on the back panel of the network cable to ...
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... problem with the system board (see "Power Problems" on page 40). Hard-drive access light green Link integrity light (on state. Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights four lights on the system board Power DC power supply: Wattage 305 W Heat dissipation 1041 BTU/hr... the power supply rating. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Voltage (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.) Standby power light AUX_PWR on the front panel (see the safety instructions 90 to 135 V and 180 to the network. If the...
... problem with the system board (see "Power Problems" on page 40). Hard-drive access light green Link integrity light (on state. Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights four lights on the system board Power DC power supply: Wattage 305 W Heat dissipation 1041 BTU/hr... the power supply rating. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Voltage (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.) Standby power light AUX_PWR on the front panel (see the safety instructions 90 to 135 V and 180 to the network. If the...
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...your computer or keyboard. Ensure that come with a clean, lint-free cloth. 3 Blow carefully into place. • To clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with a swab. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents the drive from the swab is not left on ...moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Never touch the lens in their channels if they are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with the playback quality of your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the disc. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs...
...your computer or keyboard. Ensure that come with a clean, lint-free cloth. 3 Blow carefully into place. • To clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with a swab. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents the drive from the swab is not left on ...moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Never touch the lens in their channels if they are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with the playback quality of your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the disc. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs...
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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 Check ... 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 Check ... 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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... hibernate mode, 25-26 managing, 24 options, 25 options, advanced, 26 options, hibernate, 26 options, schemes, 26 problems, 40 standby mode, 25 power light conditions, 40 Power Options Properties, 25 printer cable, 13 connecting, 13 problems, 41 setting up, 13 USB, 13 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 ...
... hibernate mode, 25-26 managing, 24 options, 25 options, advanced, 26 options, hibernate, 26 options, schemes, 26 problems, 40 standby mode, 25 power light conditions, 40 Power Options Properties, 25 printer cable, 13 connecting, 13 problems, 41 setting up, 13 USB, 13 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 ...
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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 ...
...-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 ...
Service Manual
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... latch Use this latch to eject a disk from the CD or DVD drive. activity light 5 FlexBay Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. 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... Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for For more information about the Media Card Reader, see your computer when you access the Dell Service Support website or call technical support.
... latch Use this latch to eject a disk from the CD or DVD drive. activity light 5 FlexBay Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. 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... Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for For more information about the Media Card Reader, see your computer when you access the Dell Service Support website or call technical support.