Dell 9100 specifications About Your Computer, Front View of the Computer, Back to Contents, Cover

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About Your Computer

Dell™ Dimension™ 9100 Service Manual

Front View of the Computer

Back View of the Computer

Front View of the Computer

1	cover latch	Use this latch to remove the cover. See "Removing the Computer
	release	Cover."
2	CD or DVD	The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD
	activity light	drive.
3	CD or DVD	Press to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive.
	eject button
4	Floppy drive	Can contain an optional floppy drive.
	bay
5	FlexBay	Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader.
6	IEEE 1394	Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such
	connector	as digital video cameras and external storage devices.
	(optional)
7	vents	For adequate cooling, do not block any of the vents.
		NOTICE: Ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of space
		between all vents and any object near these vents.
8	USB 2.0	Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally,
	connectors (2)	such as joysticks or cameras. It is recommended that you use the back
		USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as
		printers, keyboards, and mice, or for bootable USB devices, which may
		not function properly if attached to the front connectors.
9	power button	Press to turn on the computer.
		NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off
		the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.
10	hard-drive	The hard drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or
	activity light	writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on when a device
		such as a CD player is operating.
11	diagnostic	Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on
	lights (4)	the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights."
12	headphone	Use the headphone connector to attach headphones.
	connector