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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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... the Picture 17 Copying CDs and DVDs 18 How to Copy a CD or DVD 18 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 19 Helpful Tips 20 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 20 Connecting Two Monitors 21 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 22 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector...
... the Picture 17 Copying CDs and DVDs 18 How to Copy a CD or DVD 18 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 19 Helpful Tips 20 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 20 Connecting Two Monitors 21 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 22 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector...
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... Battery Problems 31 Drive Problems 32 CD and DVD drive problems 32 Hard drive problems 33 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 33 Error Messages 34 Media Card Reader Problems 35 Keyboard Problems 36 Lockups and Software Problems 36 The computer does not start up 36 The computer stops responding 37 A program stops responding...
... Battery Problems 31 Drive Problems 32 CD and DVD drive problems 32 Hard drive problems 33 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 33 Error Messages 34 Media Card Reader Problems 35 Keyboard Problems 36 Lockups and Software Problems 36 The computer does not start up 36 The computer stops responding 37 A program stops responding...
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... 67 Memory 68 DDR2 Memory Overview 68 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 69 Installing Memory 69 Removing Memory 71 Cards 72 PCI Cards 72 PCI Express Cards 76 Drive Panel 80 Removing the Drive Panel 80 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 81 Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert...Installing a Hard Drive 86 Adding a Second Hard Drive 88 Floppy Drive 89 Removing a Floppy Drive 89 Installing a Floppy Drive 91 Media Card Reader 93 Removing a Media Card Reader 93 Installing a Media Card Reader 95 CD/DVD Drive 96 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 96 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 98 6 Contents
... 67 Memory 68 DDR2 Memory Overview 68 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 69 Installing Memory 69 Removing Memory 71 Cards 72 PCI Cards 72 PCI Express Cards 76 Drive Panel 80 Removing the Drive Panel 80 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 81 Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert...Installing a Hard Drive 86 Adding a Second Hard Drive 88 Floppy Drive 89 Removing a Floppy Drive 89 Installing a Floppy Drive 91 Media Card Reader 93 Removing a Media Card Reader 93 Installing a Media Card Reader 95 CD/DVD Drive 96 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 96 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 98 6 Contents
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CD-RWs do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or... by your DVD player, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 95. 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) •...
CD-RWs do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or... by your DVD player, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 95. 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) •...
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... until it is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to the TV. If you must have the optional DVI adapter. Connecting...
... until it is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to the TV. If you must have the optional DVI adapter. Connecting...
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... drive even if no media is missing an essential file. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N - 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 A - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is installed. Each of the four Media Card Reader slots are mapped to ...the Change or Remove Program icon. 4 See the program documentation for the Media Card Reader. 6 Click OK to insert media. To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader: 1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2 Select the Disk ...
... drive even if no media is missing an essential file. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N - 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 A - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is installed. Each of the four Media Card Reader slots are mapped to ...the Change or Remove Program icon. 4 See the program documentation for the Media Card Reader. 6 Click OK to insert media. To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader: 1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2 Select the Disk ...
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For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 65. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. Removing and Installing Parts 61 The drive light is on ... computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Use the microphone connector to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 cover latch...
For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 65. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. Removing and Installing Parts 61 The drive light is on ... computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Use the microphone connector to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 cover latch...
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...) PCI connectors (2) PCI Express x16 connector (PEG) PCI Express x1 connector (PCI_E1) network connector (NIC) and USB connectors (2) (USB2) USB connectors (3) (USB2) video connector (VGA) Media Card Reader connector (F_USB) power connector (12V) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket (BATTERY) RTC reset jumper (RTCRST1) SATA connector (SATA2) SATA connector (SATA0) CD...
...) PCI connectors (2) PCI Express x16 connector (PEG) PCI Express x1 connector (PCI_E1) network connector (NIC) and USB connectors (2) (USB2) USB connectors (3) (USB2) video connector (VGA) Media Card Reader connector (F_USB) power connector (12V) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket (BATTERY) RTC reset jumper (RTCRST1) SATA connector (SATA2) SATA connector (SATA0) CD...
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...these devices: • Up to two serial ATA hard drives • One FlexBay drive (may contain an optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader) • Up to two CD or DVD drives CD/DVD drive(s) FlexBay for the cable select setting, the device attached to the last connector... (drive 1). IDE Drive Addressing When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader hard drive(s) Connect CD/DVD drives to the middle connector on the system board. 2 Align the drive panel tabs with the side-door hinges...
...these devices: • Up to two serial ATA hard drives • One FlexBay drive (may contain an optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader) • Up to two CD or DVD drives CD/DVD drive(s) FlexBay for the cable select setting, the device attached to the last connector... (drive 1). IDE Drive Addressing When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader hard drive(s) Connect CD/DVD drives to the middle connector on the system board. 2 Align the drive panel tabs with the side-door hinges...
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Removing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow ... bottom of the inside of the computer. 3 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 65). 4 Remove the drive panel (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 20. Media Card Reader For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 80). *Media Card Reader cable *Not present on all computers.
Removing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow ... bottom of the inside of the computer. 3 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 65). 4 Remove the drive panel (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 20. Media Card Reader For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 80). *Media Card Reader cable *Not present on all computers.
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... cover (see "Replacing the Drive Panel." on page 101). 94 Removing and Installing Parts 5 Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable on the back of the Media Card Reader from the Media Card Reader connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 67) and route the cable through the front of the computer and, without...
... cover (see "Replacing the Drive Panel." on page 101). 94 Removing and Installing Parts 5 Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable on the back of the Media Card Reader from the Media Card Reader connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 67) and route the cable through the front of the computer and, without...
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...see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 80). 5 Remove the Media Card Reader and bracket from its packaging and ensure that the Media Card Reader is connected. 7 Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the Media Card Reader and to components inside of the computer. 3 Remove the computer cover ... Components" on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Removing and Installing Parts 95 Installing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you touch any of your body before the FlexBay cable is installed before you begin any of the procedures in ...
...see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 80). 5 Remove the Media Card Reader and bracket from its packaging and ensure that the Media Card Reader is connected. 7 Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the Media Card Reader and to components inside of the computer. 3 Remove the computer cover ... Components" on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Removing and Installing Parts 95 Installing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you touch any of your body before the FlexBay cable is installed before you begin any of the procedures in ...
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... Computer Cover" on page 80). 96 Removing and Installing Parts Removing a CD/DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Media Card Reader FlexBay USB cable 8 Insert the Media Card Reader and slide it into place until it is fully seated. 9 Route the FlexBay USB cable through the cable routing clip. 10 Replace the...
... Computer Cover" on page 80). 96 Removing and Installing Parts Removing a CD/DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Media Card Reader FlexBay USB cable 8 Insert the Media Card Reader and slide it into place until it is fully seated. 9 Route the FlexBay USB cable through the cable routing clip. 10 Replace the...
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... front-panel connectors for headphones and microphone one 40-pin connector on PCI local bus two 7-pin connectors one USB 10-pin header for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device) one 33-pin connector one 5-pin connectors two 120-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) ... drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, DVD and CD-RW combo drive, and Media Card Reader two bays for 1-inch high serial ATA hard drives 15-hole connector RJ-45 connector two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors...
... front-panel connectors for headphones and microphone one 40-pin connector on PCI local bus two 7-pin connectors one USB 10-pin header for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device) one 33-pin connector one 5-pin connectors two 120-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) ... drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, DVD and CD-RW combo drive, and Media Card Reader two bays for 1-inch high serial ATA hard drives 15-hole connector RJ-45 connector two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors...
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... 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...10 Service Tag, 10, 61 latch release cover, 61 lights back of computer, 47 diagnostic, 47, 62 hard drive activity, 62 M Media Card Reader installing, 93, 95 problems, 35 removing, 93 using, 20 memory 4-GB configurations, 69 DDR2 overview, 68 installation guidelines, 68 installing, ...
... 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...10 Service Tag, 10, 61 latch release cover, 61 lights back of computer, 47 diagnostic, 47, 62 hard drive activity, 62 M Media Card Reader installing, 93, 95 problems, 35 removing, 93 using, 20 memory 4-GB configurations, 69 DDR2 overview, 68 installation guidelines, 68 installing, ...
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... Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 54 P password clearing, 115 jumper, 115 PC Restore, 55 PCI cards installing, 73 removing, 75 PCI Express cards installing, 76 removing, 79 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 62 conserving, 24 hibernate mode, 25-26 managing, 24 ... 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...
... Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 54 P password clearing, 115 jumper, 115 PC Restore, 55 PCI cards installing, 73 removing, 75 PCI Express cards installing, 76 removing, 79 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 62 conserving, 24 hibernate mode, 25-26 managing, 24 ... 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...
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... or optional Media Card Reader. eject button 4 CD or DVD The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. release 2 location of the Computer 1 cover latch Use this latch to attach a personal computer microphone for Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual...
... or optional Media Card Reader. eject button 4 CD or DVD The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. release 2 location of the Computer 1 cover latch Use this latch to attach a personal computer microphone for Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual...
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... 164 pins 16 PCI Express lanes Drives Externally accessible: Available devices Internally accessible: one 3.5-inch FlexBay (may contain an optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, DVD and...
... 164 pins 16 PCI Express lanes Drives Externally accessible: Available devices Internally accessible: one 3.5-inch FlexBay (may contain an optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, DVD and...
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... Drive Floppy drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors five connectors for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device) one 33-pin connector one 5-pin connector two 120-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 164-pin connector Controls and Lights...
... Drive Floppy drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors five connectors for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device) one 33-pin connector one 5-pin connector two 120-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 164-pin connector Controls and Lights...