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Dell 3100C owner manual Drives, IDE Drive Addressing, Connecting Drive Cables

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Drives

Your computer supports a combination of these devices:

•One serial ATA hard drive

•One FlexBay drive (floppy drive or Media Card Reader)

•One CD or DVD drive

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DVD drive

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floppy drive

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hard drive

Connect DVD drives to the connector labeled "IDE" on the system board. Serial ATA hard drives should be connected to the connectors labeled "SATA0" or "SATA1" on the system board.

IDE Drive Addressing

When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting, the device attached to the last connector on the interface cable is the master or boot device (drive 0), and the device attached to the middle connector on the interface cable is the slave device (drive 1). See the drive documentation in your upgrade kit for information on configuring devices for the cable select setting.

Connecting Drive Cables

When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and a data cable—to the back of the drive and to the system board.

Removing and Installing Parts

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Dell 3100C owner manual Drives, IDE Drive Addressing, Connecting Drive Cables

Contents

PCI Express x1 Power buttonW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m PCIJune NF132 Contents Advanced Troubleshooting Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 102 Clearing Forgotten Passwords and Cmos Settings100 Glossary Index Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Microsoft Windows License Label Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Service Code to directFollow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Finding Information Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetSetting 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 Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader OptionalSetting Up and Using Your Computer Network adapter connector on computer Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup WizardHibernate Mode Power ManagementStandby Mode Power Schemes Tab Power Options PropertiesHibernate Tab Hyper-ThreadingAdvanced Tab Setting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a 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 Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemOther 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 LightsEnsure that no special memory Reinstall an additional module. ContinueReinstalled all modules without error Module/memory connector placementRepeat this process for each card. If Devices installed on your computerDetermine whether a conflict exists by Then restart the computerOption 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 Removing Dell PC Restore Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System shutdown SystemBack View of the Computer Cards the bottom slot cannot be used VGA video connectorRemoving the Computer Cover Security cable slot Cover release latch Inside View of Your ComputerRemoving and Installing Parts System Board Components DDR2 Memory Overview MemoryMatched pair of memory modules in Dimm connectors 1 Processor Removing and Installing Parts Installing MemoryMemory connector closer to Securing clips Cutouts Notch Memory module Removing Memory CardsInstalling an Expansion Card Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Removing an Expansion Card IDE Drive Addressing Connecting Drive CablesDrives Serial ATA Connector Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Removing a Hard Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesHard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Hard drive Release tabs Plastic hard-drive bracket Replace the computer cover Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderMedia Card Reader DVD Drive Installing a Media Card ReaderRemoving a DVD Drive Installing a DVD DriveReplacing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts System clock MHz data rate Video Type Integrated Appendix SpecificationsProcessor Processor type Audio Type Connectors Two Connector size PinsPCI Express Connector One Connector size Pins Panel connector for headphonesFlexBay Drive Connectors System board connectors Primary IDE driveControls and Lights Power control Push button Power light Serial ATA07 kg 20 lb 36.1 cm 14.2 inches11.4 cm 4.5 inches 39.9 cm 15.7 inchesOverview System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreenSystem System Setup OptionsDrives Manufacturer Acoustics mode settingQuiet The hard drive operates at its most quiet setting System Password optionOption Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootJumpered Unjumpered Appendix Clearing Forgotten Passwords and Cmos SettingsJumper Setting Description Jumper LocationsClearing Cmos Settings Clearing Password SettingsFloppy Drive Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse100 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only CDs and DVDs101 FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class a Class B102 Contacting DellFCC Identification Information 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 110111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 Appendix Glossary 121 Glossary122 Glossary As the Product Key or Product IDGlossary 123 124 Glossary Glossary 125 126 Glossary NIC See network adapterGlossary 127 128 Glossary Glossary 129 System Tray See notification area130 Glossary Index 131 Index132 Index Index 133 134 Index Device Driver Rollback, 48 Files and Settings Transfer