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Dell Dimension 2100 Won't Boot From Cd
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Dell Dimension 2100 Solutions Guide - Page 2
...; All rights reserved. For a complete list of your computer. To access help files, see the Tell Me How help file. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Dell Precision, OptiPlex, Latitude, DellPlus, DellNet, and DellWare are trademarks of certain U.S. September 2001 P/N 2H946 Rev...
Dell Dimension 2100 Solutions Guide - Page 16
... using the instructions that came with your printer installation CD does not automatically run , check the documentation that came with the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Run, and type x:\setup.exe (where x is...
Dell Dimension 2100 Solutions Guide - Page 26
...E R R O R - Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is trying to boot to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. N O N - HINT: See the monitor documentation for fault indications and troubleshooting procedures specific to the computer.
26 ...your computer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I A - www.dell.com | support.dell.com
I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I...
Dell Dimension 2100 Solutions Guide - Page 28
...speakers.
A D J U S T T H E S P E A K E R C O N T R O L S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com
ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS
Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click ...or Windows 2000, plug the speaker audio cable into the headphone jack of the CD or DVD drive. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. In Windows ...
Dell Dimension 2100 Solutions Guide - Page 36
...
write-protected not writeprotected
HINT: High-speed CD drive vibration is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that the floppy disk is defective. In Windows Me and Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. If the floppy drive is normal...
Dell Dimension 2100 Solutions Guide - Page 38
.... See the Tell Me How help files, see page 24. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
TURN OFF STANDBY IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD -RW D I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - C H A N G E T H E W R I S C- Windows Me Click the Start button, point to the CD-RW may also alleviate the problem.
If the stream is interrupted, an...
Dell Dimension 2100 Solutions Guide - Page 44
... or across the Internet.
• Intel 810e Video Driver - If you can fix a device problem by reinstalling its driver:
1 From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive.
44 Solving Pr oblems Enables the built-in your computer might be configured for proper operation.
• Intel Security Driver...
Dell Dimension 2100 Solutions Guide - Page 53
...and then turn the computer on again.
3 Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message appears on the screen.
4 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select...operating system to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you want to recover your current Windows...
Dell Dimension 2100 Solutions Guide - Page 55
... If this occurs, allow the computer to make this selection, the computer automatically boots from CD-ROM, and then press .
6 Press again.
7 Select Continue Setup and replace your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that the CD or DVD drive boots first. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows Me, you must disable any virus...
Dell Dimension 2100 Solutions Guide - Page 56
...CD or DVD drive.
56 Solving Pr oblems The product key is the bar code number found on the Microsoft Windows label, which is located on the side of your name and, if applicable,
company name, and then click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell...Windows Setup installs additional files, and then restarts the computer. 21 Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press .
The Name field must be completed;...
Dell Dimension 2100 Solutions Guide - Page 57
... the type of file system that you want. 25 Enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative.
26 In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence back to boot from CD message
appears on the screen. 5 When the Windows 2000 Setup screen appears, ensure that you want Windows...
System Reference - Page 1
... either potential damage to hardware or loss of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in bold.
Conventions: Dell™ Dimension™ 2100 System Reference
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Typographical Conventions
The following list defines (where appropriate) and illustrates typographical conventions used as follows:
NOTE: A NOTE indicates...
System Reference - Page 2
... message or text that appear on the keys on your screen:
No boot device available
Example: "Type md c:\programs and press ."
• ...the memory socket designation).
Example: "Use the format command to perform a single function.
Technical Overview: Dell™ Dimension™ 2100 System Reference
In contrast, commands presented in the Courier New font are series of keys to as a...
System Reference - Page 13
... feature enhancements or that correct problems. Obtain updated drivers for Dell-installed devices are provided on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD. Device problems can often be corrected by reinstalling the appropriate drivers. Drivers: Dell™ Dimension™ 2100 System Reference
Your Computer's Drivers
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to reinstall any of these drivers, the driver...
System Reference - Page 14
... and then clicking System Documentation.
Enables the computer's video controller to Reinstall Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for the hardware installed in your computer inoperable.
1.
From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. The documentation can be installed in your computer (see the device's documentation...
System Reference - Page 15
... computer message appears. If not, go to the documentation and drivers that came with that Dell installed at the time of device in the Operating System list.
3. When the InstallShield Wizard....
3. If a particular driver is not listed, then that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive.
5. If this is not required by your operating system.
To ...
System Reference - Page 16
...lights flash during power-on the back of the computer.
Table 1. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for hardware included in the Topic list and a particular driver is ...driver is not required by your operating system.
System Codes and Messages: Dell™ Dimension™ 2100 System Reference
Diagnostic Codes
POST Beep Codes
System Messages
Diagnostic Codes
Your computer...
System Reference - Page 23
... operating system
Enter the system setup program and
cannot be located on drive confirm that nothing is
A or drive C.
System Setup Program: Dell™ Dimension™ 2100 System Reference
Overview Entering the System Setup Program
Security Screen Boot Screen Ensure that drive A or drive C is resting on the system board failed the POST.
Invalid...
System Reference - Page 39
...computer:
1.
Technical Specifications: Dell™ Dimension™ 2100 System Reference
Microprocessor
Power
System Information
Physical
Expansion Bus
Environmental
Memory
Regulatory Notices
Drives
IRQ Assignments
Ports
Default Dell-Installed Card Placement
Video
... the setting to the Advanced menu.
3. Press to highlight the Boot Configuration submenu, and press .
4.
System Reference - Page 46
... Card Placement
Card Slot
Card
PCI Slot 1
Open
PCI Slot 2
Audio
PCI Slot 3
Network adapter
PCI Slot 4
Modem
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell™ Dimension™ 2100 System Reference
Overview Precautionary Measures Recommended Tools Cover Rotating the Power Supply Front panel 3.5-Inch Front Panel Insert Upper 3.5-Inch Drive Lower 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive
...
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