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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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... the Picture 18 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 18 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 37 Drive Problems 38 CD and DVD drive problems 38 Hard drive problems 39 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 39 Error Messages 41 Media Card Reader Problems 42 Keyboard Problems 42 Lockups and Software Problems 43 The computer does not start up 43 The computer stops responding 43 A program stops responding...
... Battery Problems 37 Drive Problems 38 CD and DVD drive problems 38 Hard drive problems 39 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 39 Error Messages 41 Media Card Reader Problems 42 Keyboard Problems 42 Lockups and Software Problems 43 The computer does not start up 43 The computer stops responding 43 A program stops responding...
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...of Your Computer 70 System Board Components 71 Memory 72 Memory Overview 72 Installing Memory 74 Removing Memory 76 Cards 76 PCI Cards 77 PCI Express Cards 81 Drive Panels 89 Removing the Drive Panel 89 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 90 Replacing the Drive-... Hard Drive 94 Adding a Second Hard Drive 95 Floppy Drive 96 Removing a Floppy Drive 96 Installing a Floppy Drive 98 Media Card Reader 99 Removing a Media Card Reader 99 Installing a Media Card Reader 101 CD/DVD Drive 102 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 103 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 104 Battery 106 Replacing the Battery 106...
...of Your Computer 70 System Board Components 71 Memory 72 Memory Overview 72 Installing Memory 74 Removing Memory 76 Cards 76 PCI Cards 77 PCI Express Cards 81 Drive Panels 89 Removing the Drive Panel 89 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 90 Replacing the Drive-... Hard Drive 94 Adding a Second Hard Drive 95 Floppy Drive 96 Removing a Floppy Drive 96 Installing a Floppy Drive 98 Media Card Reader 99 Removing a Media Card Reader 99 Installing a Media Card Reader 101 CD/DVD Drive 102 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 103 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 104 Battery 106 Replacing the Battery 106...
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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) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 20 Setting Up and Using Your ...-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with your computer. 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 CD...
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) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 20 Setting Up and Using Your ...-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with your computer. 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 CD...
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... in the connector. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to the television. Connecting Two Monitors... CAUTION: Before you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. If you are connecting two flat-panel...
... in the connector. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to the television. Connecting Two Monitors... CAUTION: Before you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. If you are connecting two flat-panel...
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... as a mapped drive only when it is installed. 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 - Media Card Reader Problems N O D R I V E L E T T E R I S A S S I S A B L E D - When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is connected. To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader: 1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2 Select the Disk Management option. 3 Right-click the corresponding drive letter in the right pane that needs to...
... as a mapped drive only when it is installed. 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 - Media Card Reader Problems N O D R I V E L E T T E R I S A S S I S A B L E D - When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is connected. To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader: 1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2 Select the Disk Management option. 3 Right-click the corresponding drive letter in the right pane that needs to...
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For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 68. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 20. Removing and Installing Parts 65 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. Press to remove the cover. The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive.
For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 68. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 20. Removing and Installing Parts 65 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. Press to remove the cover. The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive.
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... at each end. Drives Your computer supports: • Two hard drives (Serial ATA) • Two FlexBay drives (can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader) • Two CD or DVD drives General Installation Guidelines Connect hard drives to the connector labeled "SATA" and connect CD/DVD drives to the connector...
... at each end. Drives Your computer supports: • Two hard drives (Serial ATA) • Two FlexBay drives (can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader) • Two CD or DVD drives General Installation Guidelines Connect hard drives to the connector labeled "SATA" and connect CD/DVD drives to the connector...
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... your body before you touch any of the computer. 3 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). 4 Remove the drive panel (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 20. USB cable *Media Card Reader *Not present on all computers. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside of your computer's electronic components. You can do so...
... your body before you touch any of the computer. 3 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). 4 Remove the drive panel (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 20. USB cable *Media Card Reader *Not present on all computers. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside of your computer's electronic components. You can do so...
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5 Disconnect the USB cable on the back of the Media Card Reader to the front panel USB connector on the system board (see page 71) and route the cable through the clip on the back of the drive, remove the Media Card Reader by sliding and holding the sliding plate. 7 Replace the drive panel (see page 91). 8 Replace the computer cover (see page 107). 100 Removing and Installing Parts sliding plate lever sliding plate *Media Card Reader *Not present on all computers. 6 While pushing on the shroud.
5 Disconnect the USB cable on the back of the Media Card Reader to the front panel USB connector on the system board (see page 71) and route the cable through the clip on the back of the drive, remove the Media Card Reader by sliding and holding the sliding plate. 7 Replace the drive panel (see page 91). 8 Replace the computer cover (see page 107). 100 Removing and Installing Parts sliding plate lever sliding plate *Media Card Reader *Not present on all computers. 6 While pushing on the shroud.
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... inside of the computer. 3 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). 4 Remove the drive panel (see page 89). 5 Remove the Media Card Reader from your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in ...the Product Information Guide. Installing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on the bottom of...
... inside of the computer. 3 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). 4 Remove the drive panel (see page 89). 5 Remove the Media Card Reader from your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in ...the Product Information Guide. Installing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on the bottom of...
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USB cable *Media Card Reader *Not present on the system board (see page 107). 7 Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the procedures in this section, follow the ... routing clip. 10 Replace the computer cover (see page 71). CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Media Card Reader and to the Media Card Reader connector on all computers. 8 Insert the Media Card Reader into the bay and slide the drive in to seat it in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical...
USB cable *Media Card Reader *Not present on the system board (see page 107). 7 Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the procedures in this section, follow the ... routing clip. 10 Replace the computer cover (see page 71). CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Media Card Reader and to the Media Card Reader connector on all computers. 8 Insert the Media Card Reader into the bay and slide the drive in to seat it in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical...
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...FlexBay) 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, Media Card Reader, and DVD/CD-RW combo drive two 3.5-inch hard-drive bays one front-panel 6-pin serial connector (with optional...DVI connector RJ-45 connector two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors five back-panel connectors for optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay devices) 5-pin connector three 120-pin connectors 36-pin connector 98-pin connector 164-pin connector Appendix 111 two front-panel ...
...FlexBay) 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, Media Card Reader, and DVD/CD-RW combo drive two 3.5-inch hard-drive bays one front-panel 6-pin serial connector (with optional...DVI connector RJ-45 connector two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors five back-panel connectors for optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay devices) 5-pin connector three 120-pin connectors 36-pin connector 98-pin connector 164-pin connector Appendix 111 two front-panel ...
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... lights, 53 troubleshooting, 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...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, 20 memory problems, 45 messages error, 41 microphone connector, 66-67 Microsoft Windows ...
... lights, 53 troubleshooting, 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...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, 20 memory problems, 45 messages error, 41 microphone connector, 66-67 Microsoft Windows ...
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...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 power button, 66 connector, 67 conserving, 24...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, 42 memory, 45 modem, 39 monitor is blank, 50 monitor is...
...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 power button, 66 connector, 67 conserving, 24...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, 42 memory, 45 modem, 39 monitor is blank, 50 monitor is...