Dell Dimension 5100C Manual de usuario

Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMic

Back to Contents Page  Removing and Installing Parts Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual  Memory You can increase your computer memory by inst

 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you use two 2-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems

 9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.  10. Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties.  1

position.  4. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step6.  5. If you

l The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.  12. Close the card retention door by snapping it into plac

 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.  Removing a Hard Drive  1. Follow the procedures in "

 4. Connect the power cable and the serial ATA data cable to the drive.  5. Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.

 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Remove the computer cover.  3. Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the

 3. Slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.  4. Check all cable connections, and fold cables o

 6. Disconnect the interface cable from the system board.  Installing a Floppy Drive  1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin.&quo

Back to Contents Page  Troubleshooting Tools Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep

 5. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking the fan and cooling vents.  6. Replace the CD/DVD drive. 

 6. Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the Media Card Reader toward the back of the computer. Then, lift to remove the drive from the com

 5. Reconnect the data cable on the back of the Media Card Reader to the front-panel connector on the system board.  6. Replace the CD/DVD dri

  4. Remove the two screws from either side of the heat-sink assembly.  5. Pivot the assembly toward the back of the computer and lift to remov

Processor  Removing the Processor   1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."   2. Open the computer cover.   3. Remove t

 4. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is level in the socket. When the processor is positioned correctly, press

 4. Remove the existing modem: a. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. b. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws tha

 6. To install a new modem cable and external modem connector: a. Attach the modem cable to the external modem connector. b. Align the extern

 6. Slide the power supply approximately 1 inch toward the front of the computer.  7. Lift the power supply out of the computer.  Replacing

5. Disconnect the modem cable and ground wire from the modem: a. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. b. Use a size #1 screwdriver to remo

Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. System Li

 11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Front I/O Panel   1. Follow the procedures in "Before You

Replacing the Battery  1. Record all the screens in system setup so that you can restore the correct settings in step11.  2. Follow the procedur

Back to Contents Page  Specifications Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual ProcessorDrivesMemoryConnectorsComputer InformationControls

x16 slot bidirectional speed: 8 GB/sec PCI Express:  connector one x1 connector size 36 pins connector data width (maximum) one PCI Express lane  

Back to Contents Page  internal power problem (see "Power Problems" in your computer Owner's Manual). Hard-drive access light green Li

Back to Contents Page  System Setup Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Options Boot Seque

Processor Info Displays the following information for the processor installed in the system: Processor Type, Processor Clock Speed, Processor Bus Spee

Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.  Option Settings l Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot f

 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots  1. Enter system setup.  2. Press the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press &

 11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Clearing CMOS Settings   1. Follow the procedures in "Befo

Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called

Back to Contents Page  Technical Overview Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual Front View Back View Inside View of Your Computer System

Back View computer is adequately ventilated. Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to the computer. 6 power button Pre

1 link integrity light l Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. l Orange — A good connection exists between

Inside View of Your Computer   System Board Components  Jumper Settings The jumper locations are shown below. CAUTION: Before you begin an

Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments  DC Power Connector P1 (default) Password features are disabled. RTCRST (default) Real-time clock res

 DC Power Connector P2  DC Power Connector P3 Back to Contents Page  17 COM Black 18 COM Black 19 COM Black 20 N.C. N.C. 21 +5 VDC Red 22 +5 VD

Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft

Back to Contents Page  3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer

 2. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.  3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical ou

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual   1. Ensure that all cables are connected and folded o

Back to Contents Page  Removing the Computer Cover Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin.&q