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Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Owner's Manual Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBays (2) for optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button USB 2.0 connectors (2) cover latch release power connector sound-card connectors (5) network adapter USB 2.0 connectors (5) card slots for PCI Express x1 (1), PCI Express x16 (1), PCI Express x4 (1), PCI (3) Model DCTA www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Owner's Manual Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBays (2) for optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button USB 2.0 connectors (2) cover latch release power connector sound-card connectors (5) network adapter USB 2.0 connectors (5) card slots for PCI Express x1 (1), PCI Express x16 (1), PCI Express x4 (1), PCI (3) Model DCTA www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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...Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Troubleshooting Tools 53 Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and ...Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts 63 Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63 Turn Off...
...Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Troubleshooting Tools 53 Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and ...Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts 63 Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63 Turn Off...
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...check boxes for Enable away mode and Options are installed when this option is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. Also, Quick Resume is ordered. 1 Enter system setup (see page 114). 2 Press the arrow keys to... the QRT Feature in the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology (QRT) mode, your power button is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional) When running in System Setup The QRT drivers must be...
...check boxes for Enable away mode and Options are installed when this option is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. Also, Quick Resume is ordered. 1 Enter system setup (see page 114). 2 Press the arrow keys to... the QRT Feature in the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology (QRT) mode, your power button is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional) When running in System Setup The QRT drivers must be...
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.... 3 Try adjusting the settings. See page 60. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on page 112. 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 - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - See page 58. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L 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 - If the link integrity light is functioning. See page 60. 46 Solving Problems 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 - Replace the network cable. TE S T T H E M O U S E - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR...
.... 3 Try adjusting the settings. See page 60. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on page 112. 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 - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - See page 58. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L 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 - If the link integrity light is functioning. See page 60. 46 Solving Problems 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 - Replace the network cable. TE S T T H E M O U S E - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR...
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...for bent or broken pins. (It is connected as a lamp. If the power light is blinking, press a key on . If the power light is off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to ensure that the monitor is not muted. Click or double-... cable is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram for your screen. See page 60. If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. NOTE: See the monitor documentation for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I C A L O U T L E T - R U N T...
...for bent or broken pins. (It is connected as a lamp. If the power light is blinking, press a key on . If the power light is off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to ensure that the monitor is not muted. Click or double-... cable is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram for your screen. See page 60. If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. NOTE: See the monitor documentation for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I C A L O U T L E T - R U N T...
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... the electrical outlet is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky." 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 - Solving Problems 51 C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I C A L O U T L E T - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for interference. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T S - If the screen 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 -
... the electrical outlet is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky." 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 - Solving Problems 51 C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I C A L O U T L E T - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for interference. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T S - If the screen 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 -
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.... Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights display solid green. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off " Plug the computer into...
.... Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights display solid green. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off " Plug the computer into...
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...126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the... configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 72). • Verify that the memory modules that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page ...
...126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the... configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 72). • Verify that the memory modules that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page ...
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...(see page 113) to make sure the boot sequence is correct for resource conflicts (see page 59). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). None. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from a device (such as the floppy drive or ... is operating in the quick resume mode. See "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 36 for each card. 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 card...
...(see page 113) to make sure the boot sequence is correct for resource conflicts (see page 59). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). None. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from a device (such as the floppy drive or ... is operating in the quick resume mode. See "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 36 for each card. 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 card...
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Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. Front View of the Computer 1 13 2 12 3 11 10 9 8 4 7 5 6 1 cover latch release 2 CD or DVD activity light 3 CD or DVD eject button 4 FlexBay drives (2) Use this latch to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Press to remove the cover. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 68. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 20.
Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. Front View of the Computer 1 13 2 12 3 11 10 9 8 4 7 5 6 1 cover latch release 2 CD or DVD activity light 3 CD or DVD eject button 4 FlexBay drives (2) Use this latch to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Press to remove the cover. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 68. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 20.
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...area to avoid water damage to attach a personal computer microphone for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on when the computer reads data from or writes data to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts For adequate cooling, do not ...use the back USB connectors for devices that there is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any of speakers. Use the lights to the hard...
...area to avoid water damage to attach a personal computer microphone for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on when the computer reads data from or writes data to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts For adequate cooling, do not ...use the back USB connectors for devices that there is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any of speakers. Use the lights to the hard...
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...on the system board Power DC power supply: Wattage 375 W Heat dissipation 1280 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is a solid amber light, this indicates a problem with the power supply inside the computer. solid green for important voltage setting information.) Backup battery 3-V CR2032 lithium... - 90 to 135 V and 180 to the network. Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on page 47). green green light - off (no light) - Blinking green in the Product Information Guide at 50/60 Hz ...
...on the system board Power DC power supply: Wattage 375 W Heat dissipation 1280 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is a solid amber light, this indicates a problem with the power supply inside the computer. solid green for important voltage setting information.) Backup battery 3-V CR2032 lithium... - 90 to 135 V and 180 to the network. Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on page 47). green green light - off (no light) - Blinking green in the Product Information Guide at 50/60 Hz ...
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... the antiglare coating. • To clean your computer or keyboard. 122 Appendix Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. d Replace the jumper plug on . Doing so may contain flammable substances. • Use a vacuum cleaner with a solution of the...
... the antiglare coating. • To clean your computer or keyboard. 122 Appendix Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. d Replace the jumper plug on . Doing so may contain flammable substances. • Use a vacuum cleaner with a solution of the...
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...inside edge of the center hole. You can also touch the inside the ball cage are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a swab. Clean your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the compressed ...-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on DVDs. Ensure that fluff from the center to remove contaminants that clean discs and provide some protection from Dell, as well as shipped from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. ...
...inside edge of the center hole. You can also touch the inside the ball cage are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a swab. Clean your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the compressed ...-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on DVDs. Ensure that fluff from the center to remove contaminants that clean discs and provide some protection from Dell, as well as shipped from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. ...
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..., 119 C cards installing PCI Express, 82 PCI Express, 81 removing PCI, 80 removing PCI Express, 86 slots, 68 CD/DVD drive activity light, 65 eject button, 65 problems, 38 CD-RW drive problems, 39 CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 39 CMOS settings clearing, 122 ..., 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel, 66, ...
..., 119 C cards installing PCI Express, 82 PCI Express, 81 removing PCI, 80 removing PCI Express, 86 slots, 68 CD/DVD drive activity light, 65 eject button, 65 problems, 38 CD-RW drive problems, 39 CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 39 CMOS settings clearing, 122 ..., 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel, 66, ...
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..., 41 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 65 H hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 headphone connector, 66 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 25, ...14 connection, setting up, 15 problems, 39 K keyboard problems, 42 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 66 latch release cover, 65 lights diagnostic, 53, 66 front of computer, 53 hard drive activity, 66 M Media Card Reader installing, 99, 101 problems, 42 removing, 99 using,...
..., 41 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 65 H hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 headphone connector, 66 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 25, ...14 connection, setting up, 15 problems, 39 K keyboard problems, 42 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 66 latch release cover, 65 lights diagnostic, 53, 66 front of computer, 53 hard drive activity, 66 M Media Card Reader installing, 99, 101 problems, 42 removing, 99 using,...
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N network connector, 68 Network Setup Wizard, 24 problems, 46 setting up, 23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 60 P password clearing, 121 jumper, 121 PC Restore, 61 PCI cards removing, 80 PCI Express cards installing, 82 removing, 86 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 ..., 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 37 blue screen, 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42 Media Card Reader...
N network connector, 68 Network Setup Wizard, 24 problems, 46 setting up, 23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 60 P password clearing, 121 jumper, 121 PC Restore, 61 PCI cards removing, 80 PCI Express cards installing, 82 removing, 86 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 ..., 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 37 blue screen, 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42 Media Card Reader...
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...114 V vents, 66 front panel, 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV connect to computer, 21..., 23 U USB booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66, 68 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings ...
...114 V vents, 66 front panel, 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV connect to computer, 21..., 23 U USB booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66, 68 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings ...