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Dell™ Dimension™ E521 Owner's Manual Service Tag 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) cover latch release Model DCSM www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ E521 Owner's Manual Service Tag 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) cover latch release Model DCSM www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... RAID 30 Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility 30 Using Nvidia MediaShield 31 2 Solving Problems 33 Troubleshooting Tips 33 Battery Problems 33 Drive Problems 34 CD and DVD drive problems 34 Hard drive problems 35 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 35 Error Messages 36 Keyboard Problems 37 Lockups and Software Problems 38 The computer...
... RAID 30 Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility 30 Using Nvidia MediaShield 31 2 Solving Problems 33 Troubleshooting Tips 33 Battery Problems 33 Drive Problems 34 CD and DVD drive problems 34 Hard drive problems 35 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 35 Error Messages 36 Keyboard Problems 37 Lockups and Software Problems 38 The computer...
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... 86 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 86 Hard Drives 87 Removing a Hard Drive 87 Installing a Hard Drive 88 Adding a Second Hard Drive 91 Floppy Drive 92 Removing a Floppy Drive 92 Installing a Floppy Drive 94 Media Card Reader 96 Removing a Media Card Reader 96 Installing a Media Card Reader 98 CD/DVD Drive 100 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 100 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 102 Battery 104...
... 86 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 86 Hard Drives 87 Removing a Hard Drive 87 Installing a Hard Drive 88 Adding a Second Hard Drive 91 Floppy Drive 92 Removing a Floppy Drive 92 Installing a Floppy Drive 94 Media Card Reader 96 Removing a Media Card Reader 96 Installing a Media Card Reader 98 CD/DVD Drive 100 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 100 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 102 Battery 104...
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Use the Service Tag to remove the cover. The drive light is on page 63. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 11 Press to eject a disk from the CD or DVD drive. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 cover latch release 2 location of Service Tag 3 CD or DVD eject button 4 CD or DVD activity light Use this latch to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive.
Use the Service Tag to remove the cover. The drive light is on page 63. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 11 Press to eject a disk from the CD or DVD drive. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 cover latch release 2 location of Service Tag 3 CD or DVD eject button 4 CD or DVD activity light Use this latch to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive.
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...The types of CD or DVD drives offered by country. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can write to record music or permanently store data files. Once you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that you cannot write to.... When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive and click OK. • If you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to make an exact copy of...
...The types of CD or DVD drives offered by country. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can write to record music or permanently store data files. Once you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that you cannot write to.... When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive and click OK. • If you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to make an exact copy of...
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... the possibility that are checked. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 52. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 55. NOTE: Because of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in all DVD drives. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I S K - C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I V E - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any boxes that the original one is defective. • Insert...
... the possibility that are checked. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 52. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 55. NOTE: Because of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in all DVD drives. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I S K - C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I V E - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any boxes that the original one is defective. • Insert...
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... properly connected to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see "Drives" on page 85). • If there is functioning properly. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to indicate normal operating condition...
... properly connected to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see "Drives" on page 85). • If there is functioning properly. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to indicate normal operating condition...
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4 Grip the sides of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a secure location. Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer cover and pivot the cover up, using the bottom hinge tabs as leverage points. 5 Release the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside in the Product Information Guide. 3 4 2 *1 *May not be present on all computers. 1 floppy drive or Media Reader 4 system board 2 CD or DVD drive 5 hard drive 5 3 power supply 64 Removing and Installing Parts
4 Grip the sides of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a secure location. Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer cover and pivot the cover up, using the bottom hinge tabs as leverage points. 5 Release the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside in the Product Information Guide. 3 4 2 *1 *May not be present on all computers. 1 floppy drive or Media Reader 4 system board 2 CD or DVD drive 5 hard drive 5 3 power supply 64 Removing and Installing Parts
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Drives Your computer supports a combination of these devices: • Up to two serial ATA hard drives • One optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader • Up to two CD or DVD drives 1 2 3 1 CD/DVD drive 2 FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader 3 hard drive Recommended Drive Cable Connections • Connect serial ATA hard drives to connectors labeled "SATA0" or "SATA1" on the system board. • Connect serial ATA CD or DVD drives to connectors labeled "SATA2" or "SATA3" on the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 85
Drives Your computer supports a combination of these devices: • Up to two serial ATA hard drives • One optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader • Up to two CD or DVD drives 1 2 3 1 CD/DVD drive 2 FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader 3 hard drive Recommended Drive Cable Connections • Connect serial ATA hard drives to connectors labeled "SATA0" or "SATA1" on the system board. • Connect serial ATA CD or DVD drives to connectors labeled "SATA2" or "SATA3" on the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 85
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CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the drive and the system board. 1 2 1 power cable 2 data cable 100 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the ... section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 2 Remove the drive panel (see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 81). 3 Disconnect the power cable and the CD/DVD drive data cable from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Removing a CD/DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the drive and the system board. 1 2 1 power cable 2 data cable 100 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the ... section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 2 Remove the drive panel (see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 81). 3 Disconnect the power cable and the CD/DVD drive data cable from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Removing a CD/DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
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... through the front of the computer. 5 If you are not replacing the drive, replace the drive panel insert (see "Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert" on page 83). 6 Replace the drive panel (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 84). 1 2 3 1 drive release latch 2 sliding plate 3 CD/DVD drive 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page...
... through the front of the computer. 5 If you are not replacing the drive, replace the drive panel insert (see "Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert" on page 83). 6 Replace the drive panel (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 84). 1 2 3 1 drive release latch 2 sliding plate 3 CD/DVD drive 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page...
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... applicable, reuse screws attached to the drive that you are replacing. 1 2 1 CD/DVD drive 2 screws (3) 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 83). 3 Gently slide the drive into place until you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the appropriate drive- panel insert (see "Removing the Drive-Panel Insert" on page 61. 2 If...
... applicable, reuse screws attached to the drive that you are replacing. 1 2 1 CD/DVD drive 2 screws (3) 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 83). 3 Gently slide the drive into place until you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the appropriate drive- panel insert (see "Removing the Drive-Panel Insert" on page 61. 2 If...
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... Express connector one x16 connector size 164 pins connector data width (maximum) 16 PCI Express lanes Drives Externally accessible: Bays Available devices Internally accessible: one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (4), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD/DVD drive, and Media Card Reader two bays for 1-inch high serial ATA hard...
... Express connector one x16 connector size 164 pins connector data width (maximum) 16 PCI Express lanes Drives Externally accessible: Bays Available devices Internally accessible: one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (4), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD/DVD drive, and Media Card Reader two bays for 1-inch high serial ATA hard...
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... - Displays the following information for the processor installed in the computer's documentation. enables the USB floppy drive • Internal - NOTE: The system name listed in the BIOS may not appear exactly as hard-drive, CD drive, or DVD drive). System System Info Processor Info Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence HDD Boot Sequence...
... - Displays the following information for the processor installed in the computer's documentation. enables the USB floppy drive • Internal - NOTE: The system name listed in the BIOS may not appear exactly as hard-drive, CD drive, or DVD drive). System System Info Processor Info Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence HDD Boot Sequence...
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...mild soap. If you notice problems, such as the verification of appropriate functionality of the disc. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. In addition to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that clean discs and provide some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches.... for restoration of the center hole. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on DVDs. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that fluff from Dell, as well as skipping, with a clean, lint-free cloth. 3 Blow carefully into the ball cage ...
...mild soap. If you notice problems, such as the verification of appropriate functionality of the disc. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. In addition to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that clean discs and provide some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches.... for restoration of the center hole. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on DVDs. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that fluff from Dell, as well as skipping, with a clean, lint-free cloth. 3 Blow carefully into the ball cage ...
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...data over . L1 cache - CD-R - Once recorded, the data cannot be external to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. CD-RW drive - A drive that connects to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you... and written over 400 MHz. Computers that are connected to your computer. bus speed - L2 cache - A recordable version of Authenticity - CD-RW/DVD drive - The speed, given in or connected to the system bus operate. CRIMM - cursor - Celsius - The cache enhances the efficiency of a CD....
...data over . L1 cache - CD-R - Once recorded, the data cannot be external to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. CD-RW drive - A drive that connects to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you... and written over 400 MHz. Computers that are connected to your computer. bus speed - L2 cache - A recordable version of Authenticity - CD-RW/DVD drive - The speed, given in or connected to the system bus operate. CRIMM - cursor - Celsius - The cache enhances the efficiency of a CD....
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.... The process by which connects to as communication NICs. Mini PCI - Three types of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. A network adapter is functionally equivalent to read or write data from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. See network adapter. PCI - peripheral component interconnect - Frequently, the word memory is used...
.... The process by which connects to as communication NICs. Mini PCI - Three types of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. A network adapter is functionally equivalent to read or write data from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. See network adapter. PCI - peripheral component interconnect - Frequently, the word memory is used...
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...Express, 76 removing PCI, 75 removing PCI Express, 80 slots, 70 types supported, 70 CD/DVD drive activity light, 11 eject button, 11 installing, 102 problems, 34 removing, 100 CD-RW drive problems, 35 CDs, 20 playing, 18 Check Disk, 35 CMOS settings clearing, 119 computer components...information, 20 helpful tips, 21 how to, 20 copying DVDs general information, 20 helpful tips, 21 how to, 20 cover removing, 63 replacing, 105 D Dell contacting, 122 Dell Diagnostics, 52 support policy, 120 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics Dell, 52 lights, 12, 49 documentation End User License ...
...Express, 76 removing PCI, 75 removing PCI Express, 80 slots, 70 types supported, 70 CD/DVD drive activity light, 11 eject button, 11 installing, 102 problems, 34 removing, 100 CD-RW drive problems, 35 CDs, 20 playing, 18 Check Disk, 35 CMOS settings clearing, 119 computer components...information, 20 helpful tips, 21 how to, 20 copying DVDs general information, 20 helpful tips, 21 how to, 20 cover removing, 63 replacing, 105 D Dell contacting, 122 Dell Diagnostics, 52 support policy, 120 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics Dell, 52 lights, 12, 49 documentation End User License ...
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drives, 85 hard drive, 87 installing CD/DVD, 102 installing floppy, 94 installing hard drive, 88 problems, 34 removing CD/DVD, 100 removing floppy, 92 removing hard drive, 87 second hard drive, 91 serial ATA, 87 DVD drive problems, 34 DVDs, 20 playing, 18 E e-mail problems, 35 End User License Agreement,..., 29 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 12 floppy drive installing, 94 removing, 92 K keyboard problems, 37 H hard drive activity light, 12 installing, 88 installing second, 91 problems, 35 removing, 87 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 52 Hardware Troubleshooter, 55 headphone...
drives, 85 hard drive, 87 installing CD/DVD, 102 installing floppy, 94 installing hard drive, 88 problems, 34 removing CD/DVD, 100 removing floppy, 92 removing hard drive, 87 second hard drive, 91 serial ATA, 87 DVD drive problems, 34 DVDs, 20 playing, 18 E e-mail problems, 35 End User License Agreement,..., 29 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 12 floppy drive installing, 94 removing, 92 K keyboard problems, 37 H hard drive activity light, 12 installing, 88 installing second, 91 problems, 35 removing, 87 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 52 Hardware Troubleshooter, 55 headphone...
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..., 118 PC Restore, 57 PCI cards installing, 71 removing, 75 PCI Express cards installing, 76 removing, 80 phone numbers, 122 playing CDs and DVDs, 18 power button, 12 conserving, 26 hibernate mode, 27-28 managing, 26 options, 27 options, advanced, 28 options, hibernate, 28 options, ... 15 problems battery, 33 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 35 computer crashes, 38-39 computer stops responding, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 52 problems (continued) diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 34 DVD drive, 34 e-mail, 35 error messages, 36 general, 38 hard drive, 35 Internet, 35 keyboard, 37 Media Card Reader...
..., 118 PC Restore, 57 PCI cards installing, 71 removing, 75 PCI Express cards installing, 76 removing, 80 phone numbers, 122 playing CDs and DVDs, 18 power button, 12 conserving, 26 hibernate mode, 27-28 managing, 26 options, 27 options, advanced, 28 options, hibernate, 28 options, ... 15 problems battery, 33 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 35 computer crashes, 38-39 computer stops responding, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 52 problems (continued) diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 34 DVD drive, 34 e-mail, 35 error messages, 36 general, 38 hard drive, 35 Internet, 35 keyboard, 37 Media Card Reader...