Dell technical specifications Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference, Model MCM

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Dell™ Dimension™ 2100 System Reference

Conventions

Technical Overview

Controls and Lights

Drivers

System Codes and Messages

System Setup Program

Technical Specifications

Removing and Replacing Parts

Documentation

Model MCM

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Contents Model MCM Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceBack to Contents Diagnostic CodesDiagnostic Codes Post Beep Codes System Messages Diagnostic Codes DefinitionSystem Beep Codes Possible Cause Post Beep CodesReseat the memory modules System Messages System MessagesOperating system cannot be located on drive a or drive C Click Device Manager Click the Device Manager tabBack to Contents Front Panel Controls and Lights Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceBack Panel Front Panel Back PanelTypographical Conventions Conventions Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceTypographical Conventions Printed Documentation Documentation Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceOnline Documentation Printed Documentation Online DocumentationBack to Contents Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall Drivers Drivers Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceYour Computer’s Drivers Back to Contents Overview Precautionary MeasuresRecommended Tools You have the recommended toolsRotate the power supply back into place Rotating the Power SupplyCover Remove the computer cover Upper 3.5-Inch Drive Inch Front Panel InsertInsert TabsInch Drive Lower 3.5-Inch Floppy DriveHard Drive Control Panel Power Supply and Fan AssemblyCards Remove the front coverConnector Remove the computer cover Rotate the power supplyMemory Remove and replace the microprocessor chip from the socket Heat SinkMicroprocessor System Board BatteryReplace the computer cover, and start the computer Remove the computer cover Remove the power supplyBack to Contents Expansion Bus System InformationPorts DrivesVideo Physical PowerEnvironmental Regulatory NoticesIRQ Assignments Default Dell-Installed Card PlacementIRQ Line System Resource Card SlotEntering the System Setup Program System Setup Program Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceMain Screen Main Screen Menu Options Function Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen Menu Options Function Displays the IDE Configuration submenu Interrupt Primary IDE Master SubmenuMode Base I/OEvent Log Configuration Submenu Diskette Configuration SubmenuDiskette Configuration Submenu Options Primary IDE Master Submenu OptionsEvent Log Configuration Submenu Options Video Configuration SubmenuVideo Configuration Submenu Option Function Security ScreenBoot Screen Options Boot ScreenSecurity Screen Options Function Exit Screen Network DisabledFloppy Exit Screen OptionsClearing Nvram Enter the system setup programBack-Panel Features Technical Overview Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceSystem Board Connectors and Sockets Internal ViewPower Supply System Board Configuration JumperJumper Setting Jumper DescriptionDC Power Connector P1 DC Power Cables DC Power Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Voltage Ranges Voltage Range CurrentDC Power Connector P2 Control Panel Connector J9F2 Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P3 DC Power Connectors P4, P5, and P6Back to Contents