Dell Dimension 3100 Support Question
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Question posted by briankgateley on July 21st, 2012
Power Issues Says In Power Safe Mode?
its a dell model number dcsm dimension e310 running windows xp when i turn it on the screen will say its in power safe mode hit power button on pc or hit any key on keyboard or mouse,and lights 3 and 4 are on i do what the screen says nothing happens
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Answer #1: Posted by DellNavinR on July 22nd, 2012 6:25 PM
DellNavinR
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Hello,
My name is Navin and I work for the Social Media and Community Team at Dell.
My name is Navin and I work for the Social Media and Community Team at Dell.
From your description, it appears to be memory issue. You can try the below steps,
- Disconnect the power to the system.
- If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module, and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error.
- If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer and check.
Click on the link below for for more information on the diagnostic lights,
Click on the link bellow for the servcie manual for the Dimension 3100,
Let me know if you need any help.
Regards,
DellNavinR
Dell Social Media Responder
Related Dell Dimension 3100 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310
Owner's Manual
Service Tag
CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader
headphone connector
diagnostic lights
1234
CD or DVD eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) hard drive activity light power button
cover latch release
card slots for PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1)
power connector sound-card connectors USB 2.0 connectors ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is connected to a network, different options related to security and networking appear in a home or small office.
1 Click the Start button, point to a network device. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...Options. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is in the Power Options Properties window. When the computer exits from standby mode, it returns to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. To exit from hibernate mode. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... you want your Windows password before the hard drive. The Power schemes drop-down menu. To program these functions, select an option from standby mode or hibernate mode.
• Program the power button to change the default settings for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the computer.
If you want to run without interruption...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
... stops responding
NOTICE: 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. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on the setup diagram for damaged or frayed...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
...computer turns off. A program crashes repeatedly
NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments.
1 Click the Start button, point to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer.
Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system
RUN...
Owner's Manual - Page 40
...lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button... E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Network Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in standby mode.
Ensure that the network cable is in the Product Information Guide.
C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G G R E E N -
Owner's Manual - Page 50
....
If all four diagnostic lights stay on and the Unplug the power supply and check the 4-pin
power button remains amber, a possible
processor power cable connection (see
"Power Problems" in your Owner's Manual.
50
Advanced Troubleshooting
Light Pattern
Problem Description
Suggested Resolution
During normal operation, all of the diagnostic lights turn off and the system does...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
...Windows® operating system. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings.
4 Close the test screen to return to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard...mouse, or keyboard. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen... If you run a test ...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
... again. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec
NOTE: Dell PC Restore is automatically disabled. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete.
56
Advanced Troubleshooting Enabling System Restore
If you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...power button to turn off the computer. Press to turn on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block any of space between all vents and any object near these vents. Use the lights...Dell Support website or call technical support.
60
Removing and Installing Parts Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.
The light... printers and keyboards. The hard drive activity light is on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 111
... and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer
(see page 57).
6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
7 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board...
Owner's Manual - Page 116
... and codes provided in compliance with FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell Dimension 3100/E310
Model number: DCSM Company name:
Dell Inc. If you need assistance in the table below. FCC Identification Information
The following information is available at a separate telephone number listed for which codes to Dell XPS portable computers is provided on the device or devices covered in...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
...
O
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 54
P
password clearing, 109 jumper, 109
PCI cards installing, 70 removing, 72
playing CDs and DVDs, 16
power button, 60 connector, 61 conserving, 22 hibernate mode, 23, 25 managing, 22 options, 23 options, advanced, 24 options, hibernate, 25 options, schemes, 24 problems, 40 standby mode, 23
power light conditions, 40
Power Options Properties, 23...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
... physical, 102 power, 102 processor, 99 technical, 99 video, 100
standby mode, 23
support contacting Dell, 114 policy, 112
support website, 10
system board, 65
System Restore, 53-54
system setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 104 screens, 103
T
technical support policy, 112
transferring information to a new computer, 30
troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47...
Service Manual - Page 2
Back to Contents Page
About Your Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Computer
Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Front View of Computer Back View of Computer
Front View of speakers. The light might also be on when a device such as a CD player is a minimum of two inches of the vents. Use only a dry cloth to clean the...
Service Manual - Page 6
... on the keyboard to increase the possibility of the problem. On the desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a network connection. The computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of tracing the problem quickly. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on , and the computer is identified.
Run Express Test...
Service Manual - Page 8
...
Keyboard Controller Test failure
3-3-1
NVRAM power loss
3-3-2
Invalid NVRAM configuration
3-3-4
Video Memory Test failure
3-4-1
Screen initialization failure
3-4-2
Screen retrace... lights turn on your Owner's Manual. Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause.
3. For other possible solutions, see "Power Problems" in your computer beeps during start , contact Dell ...
Service Manual - Page 10
...are correctly oriented and aligned. Turn off . In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off after the operating system...
Before You Begin
Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer ...your Dell™ Product Information Guide. NOTICE: When you turn off your operating system, press and hold the power button ...
Service Manual - Page 46
... device has a number next to electrical outlets, and turn them on the system board, and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to pin 1.
3. Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only.
and down-arrow keys to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. When F2 = Setup...
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