Dell 3100, E310 specifications Back View of Computer, Lights

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11 Service Tag

Used to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.

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power

Insert the power cable.

 

 

connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

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sound card

• Line-in connector — Use the blue line-in connector to attach a

 

 

connectors

record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.

 

 

(3)

• Line-out connector — Use the green line-out connector to attach

 

 

 

headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.

 

 

 

• Microphone connector — Use the pink microphone connector to

 

 

 

attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input

 

 

 

into a sound or telephony program.

 

 

 

 

 

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USB 2.0

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected,

 

 

connectors

such as printers and keyboards.

 

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that

 

 

 

you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.

 

 

 

 

 

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network

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one

 

 

adapter

end of a network cable to either a network jack or your network or

 

 

connector

broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the

 

 

 

network adapter connector on your computer. A click indicates that the

 

 

 

network cable has been securely attached.

 

 

 

NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.

 

 

 

On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the

 

 

 

card.

 

 

 

It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your

 

 

 

network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to

 

 

 

10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.

 

 

 

 

 

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VGA video

If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the

 

 

connector

computer.

 

 

 

 

 

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card slots

Access connectors for any installed PCI cards (two slots) and a x1 PCI

 

 

 

Express card.

 

 

 

NOTE: Although your computer has 4 card slot openings, it supports a

 

 

 

maximum of 3 cards; the bottom slot cannot be used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Front View of Computer Back View of Computer About Your Dell Dimension 3100/E310 ComputerBack to Contents Front View of ComputerLights Back View of ComputerPage Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Advanced TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution System LightsDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionComponents Beep Codes Connection see System Board ComponentsCode Cause Back to Contents Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginGetting Started Recommended ToolsOpen the computer cover Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover DDR2 Memory Overview Removing and Installing PartsInstalling Memory MemoryReplace the computer cover Removing Memory CardsPage Removing an Expansion Card Drive Panels Removing the Drive PanelRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Optical Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the FlexBay or Optical Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive Panel DrivesConnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsIDE Drive Addressing Removing a Hard Drive Power Cable ConnectorConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive optional Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderReplace the computer cover Installing a Media Card Reader Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Removing the Processor ProcessorInstalling the Processor Page Removing the System Board System BoardPower Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Battery Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the Battery Locate the battery socket Specifications Controls and Lights ConnectorsPower DrivesEnvironmental PhysicalClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup OptionsBoard as Off, USB, Internal, or Read Only SystemThrough Friday Boot SequenceClearing Forgotten Passwords Enter system setupOpen the computer cover Clearing Cmos Settings Technical Overview Inside View of Your ComputerSystem Board Components Jumper Setting Description Jumper SettingsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1Pin Number Signal Name Color Wire Gauge DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connect P3 and P5 DC Power Connector P7Black +5 VDC Red
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