Dell Dimension 2100 technical specifications Drives, Ports, Video

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Architecture

Memory sockets

Memory capacities

Minimum memory1

Maximum memory1

Frequency

non-ECC SDRAM 168-pin modules

two; gold contacts

64, 128, 256, and 512 MB

64 MB for Microsoft® Windows® 98, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), and Windows 2000; 128 MB for Windows XP

512 MB

100 MHz

 

NOTE: Your computer may have either PC 100 or shared2 PC 133-SDRAM modules at

 

100 MHz installed. Do not mix these two module types in the computer. To see which

 

memory type is installed in your computer, inspect the label on the memory module.

Clock cycle

10 ns (supports four clocks only)

CAS latency

three

SPD revision

1.2

Buffering

unbuffered

Voltage

3.3 V

Data bus width

64 bits

BIOS address

F0000h

1Video memory uses 1 or 2 MB of system memory (RAM). Total RAM reported is 1 or 2 MB less than RAM installed.

2Up to 11 MB of system memory may be allocated to support DVMT Graphics.

Drives

Externally accessible

one 5.25-inch bay and two 3.5-inch bays

Internally accessible

one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive

 

 

Ports

Externally accessible

 

Serial (DTE)

9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible

Parallel

25-hole connector (bidirectional)

Video

15-hole connector

PS/2-style keyboard

6-pin mini-DIN connector

PS/2-compatible mouse

6-pin mini-DIN connector

USB

two USB-compliant connectors

Internally accessible

 

Primary IDE

40-pin connector on PCI bus

Secondary IDE

40-pin connector on PCI bus

Floppy drive

34-pin connector

Video

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Contents Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference Model MCMDiagnostic Codes Back to ContentsDiagnostic 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 the Device Manager tab Click Device ManagerBack to Contents Controls and Lights Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference Front PanelBack Panel Front Panel Back PanelTypographical Conventions Conventions Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceTypographical Conventions Documentation Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference Printed DocumentationOnline 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 Precautionary Measures OverviewRecommended Tools You have the recommended toolsRotate the power supply back into place Rotating the Power SupplyCover Remove the computer cover Inch Front Panel Insert Upper 3.5-Inch DriveInsert TabsLower 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive Inch DriveHard Drive Power Supply and Fan Assembly Control PanelCards Remove the front coverConnector Remove the computer cover Rotate the power supplyMemory Heat Sink Remove and replace the microprocessor chip from the socketMicroprocessor Battery System BoardRemove the computer cover Remove the power supply Replace the computer cover, and start the computerBack to Contents System Information Expansion BusPorts DrivesVideo Power PhysicalEnvironmental Regulatory NoticesDefault Dell-Installed Card Placement IRQ AssignmentsIRQ 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 Primary IDE Master Submenu InterruptMode Base I/ODiskette Configuration Submenu Event Log Configuration SubmenuDiskette Configuration Submenu Options Primary IDE Master Submenu OptionsVideo Configuration Submenu Event Log Configuration Submenu OptionsVideo Configuration Submenu Option Function Security ScreenBoot Screen Options Boot ScreenSecurity Screen Options Function Network Disabled Exit ScreenFloppy Exit Screen OptionsEnter the system setup program Clearing NvramTechnical Overview Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference Back-Panel FeaturesSystem Board Connectors and Sockets Internal ViewSystem Board Configuration Jumper Power SupplyJumper Setting Jumper DescriptionDC Power Cables DC Power Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1DC Voltage Ranges Voltage Range CurrentControl Panel Connector J9F2 Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connector P3 DC Power Connectors P4, P5, and P6Back to Contents