Dell 5100 System Setup Options, 107, Express Service Code, and Asset Tag, Diskette drive default

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System Setup Options

NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.

System

System Info

Displays the System name, BIOS Version number, BIOS Date, Service Tag,

 

Express Service Code, and Asset Tag.

 

 

Processor Info

Displays the following information for the processor installed in the system:

 

Processor Type, Processor Clock Speed, Processor Bus Speed, Processor

 

Cache Size, Processor ID number, whether the processor is Hyperthreading

 

Capable, and if the processor has 64-bit Technology.

 

 

Memory Info

Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory

 

Channel Mode, and a description of the Memory Technology. This option

 

also displays a table that describes the memory size, whether the memory

 

module is ECC capable, single or dual rank, type, and organization.

 

 

PCI Info

Displays the contents of each PCI slot.

 

 

Date/Time

Controls the system’s internal calendar and clock.

 

 

Boot Sequence

Determines the order in which the system searches for boot devices during

(Diskette drive default)

system startup.

NOTE: If you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this option appears

 

 

in the system setup menu. To boot from a USB memory device, select the USB

 

device and move it so it becomes the first device in the list.

 

 

Appendix

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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 ProblemsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 106 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables101 105114 107111 113Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Identify your computer Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Microsoft Windows License LabelPrinter Cable Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetConnecting a Printer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsMicroDrive Card Using a Media Card Reader OptionalXD-Picture Card II CF I/IIConnecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two MonitorsOptional DVI adapter Connecting a TVNetwork adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkChanging the Display Settings Connecting to a Network AdapterStandby Mode Power ManagementNetwork Setup Wizard Power Schemes Tab Hibernate ModePower Options Properties Hibernate Tab Hyper-ThreadingAdvanced Tab Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive 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 Computer stops responding Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upSolid blue screen appears Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Other software problems Memory ProblemsMouse Problems Power Problems Network ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsAre installing are compatible with your ErrorIf available, install properly working Module/memory connector placementEnsure that the cables are properly Hard drive check system setup seeRestarting the computer Hardware Incompatibilities onOption Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Windows XP Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Identifying DriversRestoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Troubleshooting Tools Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore 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 notLine-out connector ConnectorSurround connector Line-in 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 Release tabs Installing a PCI Express CardPCI Express Cards X16 card X1 card Securing tab Alignment bar Release tabs Removing a PCI Express Card Sliding plate lever Drive panel Drive PanelRemoving the Drive Panel Center drive Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive panel Insert tab Drive panel insertReplacing the Drive Panel CD/DVD drives Connecting Drive CablesDrives IDE Drive AddressingPower cable Removing and Installing Parts Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connectorHard Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesRemoving a Hard Drive Power cableTabs Hard drive Removing and Installing Parts Drive Hard drive bracket Installing a Hard DriveHard drive bay Adding a Second Hard DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Power cable Data cableFloppy 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 50.8 cm/sec System SetupOverview 105106 Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens 107 System Setup OptionsExpress Service Code, and Asset Tag Diskette drive default108 Regardless of this settingDetermines the integrated Sata controller’s operating mode Regardless of the No Boot setting109 Strip or surge protector 110Log clears the Event Log Boot SequenceOption Settings 111112 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots 113 Clearing Forgotten Passwords114 Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorFloppy Drive Mouse116 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only CDs and DVDs117 FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class a Class B118 Contacting DellFCC Identification Information Aruba 119Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos Aires120 Chile Santiago 121Canada North York, Ontario Cayman IslandsCosta Rica 122Colombia 123 Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com 124Home and Small Business Corporate125 Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 126Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com JamaicaKorea Seoul 127Malaysia Penang Website support.ap.dell.com 128Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com MacaoNetherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com 129Montserrat Netherlands Antilles130 131 Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com 132Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Turks and Caicos Islands 133Thailand Website support.ap.dell.com Trinidad/TobagoUruguay 134Venezuela 135Business Virgin IslandsAppendix Index 137 Index138 Index Index 139 140 Index USBIndex 141 142 Index
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5100 specifications

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