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DELL DIMENSION 5150 DCSM Owner's Manual

DELL DIMENSION 5150 DCSM Owner's Manual (146 pages)

Brand: DELL | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.87 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

13
2 Solving Problems

31
- Troubleshooting Tips
  31
- Battery Problems
  31
- Drive Problems
  31
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    32
  - Hard Drive Problems
    33
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  33
- Error Messages
  34
- Media Card Reader Problems
  35
- Keyboard Problems
  35
- Lockups and Software Problems
  36
- Memory Problems
  38
- Mouse Problems
  39
- Network Problems
  40
- Power Problems
  40
- Printer Problems
  41
- Scanner Problems
  42
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  43
  - No Sound from Speakers
    43
  - No Sound from Headphones
    44
- Video and Monitor Problems
  44
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    44
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    45
3 Troubleshooting Tools

47
- Diagnostic Lights
  47
- Dell Diagnostics
  49
  - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
    50
- Drivers
  51
  - What Is a Driver
    51
  - Identifying Drivers
    51
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    52
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  53
- Restoring Your Operating System
  53
4 Removing and Installing Parts

59
- Before You Begin
  59
- Front View of the Computer
  61
- Back View of the Computer
  63
- Removing the Computer Cover
  65
- Inside View of Your Computer
  67
- System Board Components
  68
- Memory
  69
  - DDR2 Memory Overview
    69
  - Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
    70
  - Installing Memory
    70
  - Removing Memory
    72
- Cards
  72
  - PCI Cards
    73
  - PCI Express Cards
    76
- Drive Panel
  80
- Drives
  83
- Hard Drive
  86
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    86
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    87
  - Adding a Second Hard Drive
    89
- Floppy Drive
  90
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    90
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    91
- Media Card Reader
  94
  - Removing a Media Card Reader
    94
  - Installing a Media Card Reader
    96
- CD/DVD Drive
  97
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    97
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    99
- Battery
  101
  - Replacing the Battery
    101
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  102
5 Appendix

105
- Specifications
  105
- System Setup
  109
  - Overview
    109
  - Entering System Setup
    109
  - System Setup Options
    110
  - Boot Sequence
    115
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  117
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  118
- Cleaning Your Computer
  118
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    118
  - Mouse
    119
  - Floppy Drive
    119
  - Cds and Dvds
    119
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  120
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    120
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    120
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  120
  - Class a
    121
  - Class B
    121
  - FCC Identification Information
    122
- Contacting Dell
  122
Index

141

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