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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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... 22 Connecting a TV 23 Changing the Display Settings 23 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 23 Connecting to a Network Adapter 23 Network Setup Wizard 24 Power Management 24 Standby Mode 25 Hibernate Mode 25 Power Options Properties 25 Hyper-Threading 27 Contents 3
... 22 Connecting a TV 23 Changing the Display Settings 23 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 23 Connecting to a Network Adapter 23 Network Setup Wizard 24 Power Management 24 Standby Mode 25 Hibernate Mode 25 Power Options Properties 25 Hyper-Threading 27 Contents 3
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... Microsoft® Windows® operating system 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40 4 Contents
... Microsoft® Windows® operating system 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40 4 Contents
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... Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert 82 Replacing the Drive Panel 82 Drives 83 IDE Drive Addressing 83 Connecting Drive Cables 84 Drive Interface Connectors 84 Power Cable Connector 84 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 85 Hard Drive 85 Removing a Hard Drive 85 Installing a Hard Drive 86 Adding a Second Hard Drive 88...
... Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert 82 Replacing the Drive Panel 82 Drives 83 IDE Drive Addressing 83 Connecting Drive Cables 84 Drive Interface Connectors 84 Power Cable Connector 84 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 85 Hard Drive 85 Removing a Hard Drive 85 Installing a Hard Drive 86 Adding a Second Hard Drive 88...
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... mode, the Windows desktop is on and you are not using it entered the mode. Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can reduce the amount of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in before it . NOTE: Windows XP Professional ...® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you through the process of electricity your computer uses when it is restored...
... mode, the Windows desktop is on and you are not using it entered the mode. Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can reduce the amount of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in before it . NOTE: Windows XP Professional ...® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you through the process of electricity your computer uses when it is restored...
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...drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in standby mode, it entered standby mode. Power Options Properties Define your computer loses power while in before shipping the computer to exit from ...computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is in the Power Options Properties window. To set standby mode to store the contents of inactivity: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel....
...drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in standby mode, it entered standby mode. Power Options Properties Define your computer loses power while in before shipping the computer to exit from ...computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is in the Power Options Properties window. To set standby mode to store the contents of inactivity: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel....
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...The settings for a scheme, click the drop-down menu and click OK. If you want to use your computer to run with no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - To avoid this problem, always set the hard drive (hard disk) to time-out before the hard drive. For more ...stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from the displayed list. To program these functions, click an option from the Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - To recover, press any key on your computer may appear to ...
...The settings for a scheme, click the drop-down menu and click OK. If you want to use your computer to run with no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - To avoid this problem, always set the hard drive (hard disk) to time-out before the hard drive. For more ...stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from the displayed list. To program these functions, click an option from the Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - To recover, press any key on your computer may appear to ...
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... option in the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 47. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. 36 Solving Problems Straighten bent pins. • Remove keyboard extension cables and connect...
... option in the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 47. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. 36 Solving Problems Straighten bent pins. • Remove keyboard extension cables and connect...
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...: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing...
...: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing...
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... C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network cable is functioning. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
... C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network cable is functioning. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
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...the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by...board (see "System Board Components" on page 67). See the printer documentation for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the power strip is securely connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 67). • Remove and then reinstall the ...
...the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by...board (see "System Board Components" on page 67). See the printer documentation for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the power strip is securely connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 67). • Remove and then reinstall the ...
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... procedures. 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 - If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page... 53. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I G H T S - If the power light is connected as a lamp. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O ...
... procedures. 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 - If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page... 53. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I G H T S - If the power light is connected as a lamp. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O ...
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...without error. • If available, install properly working electrical condition or a possible pre-BIOS outlet and press the power button. Also see "Contacting Dell" on occurred. Continue until you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a ...If you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 69). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 40. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Memory modules are not lit...
...without error. • If available, install properly working electrical condition or a possible pre-BIOS outlet and press the power button. Also see "Contacting Dell" on occurred. Continue until you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a ...If you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 69). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 40. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Memory modules are not lit...
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... a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you are installing are detected. A possible USB failure has occurred. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Suggested Resolution • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it ...No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 69). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "DDR2 Memory Overview" ...
... a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you are installing are detected. A possible USB failure has occurred. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Suggested Resolution • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it ...No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 69). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "DDR2 Memory Overview" ...
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...Computer" on page 59 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 60. • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your ...operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in reverse order. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off your computer....
...Computer" on page 59 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 60. • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your ...operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in reverse order. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off your computer....
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.... Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. As you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. Also, before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any telephone or... telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Disconnect your computer and then unplug it from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To disconnect a...
.... Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. As you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. Also, before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any telephone or... telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Disconnect your computer and then unplug it from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To disconnect a...
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... is on when a device such as a CD player is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any of this button indicates power state. The light might also be on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Press the..."System Setup Options" on page 109 for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. 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 troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 47. NOTICE: Ensure that the computer is...
... is on when a device such as a CD player is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any of this button indicates power state. The light might also be on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Press the..."System Setup Options" on page 109 for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. 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 troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 47. NOTICE: Ensure that the computer is...
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Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. Access connectors for more information. Removing and Installing Parts 63 Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 1 voltage selection switch 2 power connector 3 back panel connectors 4 card slots See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Insert the power cable.
Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. Access connectors for more information. Removing and Installing Parts 63 Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 1 voltage selection switch 2 power connector 3 back panel connectors 4 card slots See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Insert the power cable.
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... leverage points. 6 Release the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside in "Before You Begin" on all computers. 66 Removing and Installing Parts power supply system board CD or DVD drive *floppy drive hard drive *May not be present on page 59.
... leverage points. 6 Release the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside in "Before You Begin" on all computers. 66 Removing and Installing Parts power supply system board CD or DVD drive *floppy drive hard drive *May not be present on page 59.
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... 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/DVD connector (IDE1...
... 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/DVD connector (IDE1...