Dell 5100 manual W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

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Dell™ Dimension™ 5100

Service Tag

CD or DVD eject button

CD or DVD activity light

FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader

cover latch release

microphone connector

headphone connector

diagnostic lights

hard-drive activity light

power button/ power activity light

USB 2.0 connectors (2)

	power connector
	sound connectors (integrated) (5)
	VGA video connector (integrated)
network	USB 2.0 connectors (5)
adapter
	card slots for PCI Express x16 (1),
	PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1)

Model DCSM

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m March T8144 Contents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Solving ProblemsResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsBefore Working Inside Your Computer 101 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables105 106111 107113 114Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information When you use Use the Service Tag toMicrosoft Windows License Label Identify your computerSetting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a Printer Connecting to the InternetUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeHow to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsXD-Picture Card Using a Media Card Reader OptionalII CF I/II MicroDrive CardConnecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two MonitorsOptional DVI adapter Connecting a TVChanging the Display Settings Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Network adapterNetwork Setup Wizard Power ManagementStandby Mode Power Options Properties Hibernate ModePower Schemes Tab Advanced Tab Hyper-ThreadingHibernate Tab Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsDrive Problems Solving ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsUse these characters in filenames Error MessagesMedia Card Reader Problems Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Other software problems Memory ProblemsMouse Problems Power Problems Network ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsIf available, install properly working ErrorModule/memory connector placement Are installing are compatible with yourRestarting the computer Hard drive check system setup seeHardware Incompatibilities on Ensure that the cables are properlyDell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversIdentifying Drivers Windows XPResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling DriversRestoring Your Operating System Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecEnabling System Restore Troubleshooting Tools Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer Between all vents and any object near these vents ShutdownBack View of the Computer Voltage selection switch may notSurround connector ConnectorLine-in connector Line-out connectorCenter/subwoofer VGA video connectorRemoving the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer Follow the procedures in Before You Begin onSystem Board Components DDR2 Memory Overview MemoryAddressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Removing Memory PCI Cards CardsRelease tab Card retention door Installing a PCI CardAlignment bar Removing and Installing Parts Alignment guide alignment bar Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI Express CardRelease tabs X16 card X1 card Securing tab Alignment bar Release tabs Removing a PCI Express Card Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelSliding plate lever Drive panel Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertDrive panel Insert tab Drive panel insert Center driveReplacing the Drive Panel Drives Connecting Drive CablesIDE Drive Addressing CD/DVD drivesPower Cable Connector Drive Interface ConnectorsSerial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Power cable Removing and Installing PartsHard Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesTabs Hard drive Removing and Installing Parts Power cableRemoving a Hard Drive Drive Hard drive bracket Installing a Hard DriveHard drive bay Adding a Second Hard DriveFloppy Drive Power cable Data cableRemoving a Floppy Drive Page Drive Screws Installing a Floppy DrivePower cable Data cable Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderDrive latch release Sliding plate Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Screws Installing a Media Card ReaderFlexBay USB cable Media Card Reader CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Power cable Data cable Removing and Installing PartsPage Installing a CD/DVD Drive Connect the power and data cables to the drive Replacing the Battery BatteryComputer cover Back of computer Bottom hinges Replacing the Computer CoverRemoving and Installing Parts 101 Specifications102 103 104 Overview System Setup105 50.8 cm/secSystem Setup Screens Entering System Setup106 Express Service Code, and Asset Tag System Setup OptionsDiskette drive default 107Determines the integrated Sata controller’s operating mode Regardless of this settingRegardless of the No Boot setting 108109 Strip or surge protector 110Option Settings Boot Sequence111 Log clears the Event LogChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot112 113 Clearing Forgotten PasswordsCleaning Your Computer Clearing Cmos SettingsComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 114Floppy Drive MouseDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsCDs and DVDs 116Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a Class B 117FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell118 Antigua and Barbuda 119Argentina Buenos Aires Aruba120 Canada North York, Ontario 121Cayman Islands Chile SantiagoColombia 122Costa Rica 123 Home and Small Business 124Corporate Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com125 Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com 126Jamaica Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free NumbersKorea Seoul 127Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com 128Macao Malaysia Penang Website support.ap.dell.comMontserrat 129Netherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com130 131 Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com 132Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com Thailand Website support.ap.dell.com 133Trinidad/Tobago Turks and Caicos IslandsUruguay 134Business 135Virgin Islands VenezuelaAppendix Index 137 Index138 Index Index 139 140 Index USBIndex 141 142 Index

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