Dell Controls and Lights Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference, Front Panel, Back Panel

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Controls and Lights: Dell™ Dimension™ 2100 System Reference

Front Panel

Back Panel

Front Panel

1Floppy-drive access light — Lights up when a floppy drive is being accessed.

2Power — Turns the computer on and off. Lights up when the computer is on. Press and hold for 4 seconds to shut down.

3Hard-drive access light — Lights up when a hard drive is being accessed.

Back Panel

1Voltage selection switch — Selects the operating voltage for the computer.

2Diagnostic code lights (4) — If a malfunction is detected and the computer fails to start, the lights display a code that identifies the problem.

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Contents Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference Model MCMDiagnostic Codes Back to ContentsDiagnostic Codes Post Beep Codes System Messages Diagnostic Codes DefinitionReseat the memory modules Post Beep CodesSystem Beep Codes Possible Cause 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 Your Computer’s Drivers Drivers Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall Drivers Back to Contents Precautionary Measures OverviewRecommended Tools You have the recommended toolsCover Rotating the Power SupplyRotate the power supply back into place 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 coverMemory Remove the computer cover Rotate the power supplyConnector 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 BusVideo DrivesPorts Power PhysicalEnvironmental Regulatory NoticesDefault Dell-Installed Card Placement IRQ AssignmentsIRQ Line System Resource Card SlotMain Screen System Setup Program Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceEntering the System Setup Program Advanced Screen Menu Options Function Advanced ScreenMain 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 ScreenSecurity Screen Options Function Boot ScreenBoot Screen Options 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