Ports and Connector Pin-Outs, Port Locations | Dell 4100 manual

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Ports and Connector Pin-Outs

Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100

Port Locations

Serial Connector

Parallel Connector

Docking Connector

PS/2 Connector

USB Connector

Video Connector

S-VideoTV-Out Connector

Port Locations

1	air intake	6	PS/2 connector

2	serial connector	7	USB connector
3	parallel connector	8	video connector

4	docking connector	9	AC adapter connector

5	air vent

Serial Connector

Use the 9-pin serial connector to attach a serial device to the computer. The serial connector passes data in serial format (1 bit at a time over one line). This connector supports a variety of devices, including a serial mouse, that require serial data transmission. If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the serial connector.

Pin	Signal	I/O	Definition

1	DCD	I	Data carrier detect

2	RXDA	I	Receive data

3	TXDA	O	Transmit data

4	DTR	O	Data terminal ready

5	GND	N/A	Signal ground

6	DSR	I	Data set ready
7	RTS	O	Request to send

8	CTS	I	Clear to send

9	RI	I	Ring indicator

Shell	N/A	N/A	Frame ground

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Dell 4100 specifications Ports and Connector Pin-Outs, Port Locations, Serial Connector, Pin Signal Definition

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Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell InspironHints, Notices, and Cautions When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell DiagnosticsFeatures of the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Diagnostics Menu Advanced TestingAdvanced Testing Main Screen Advanced Testing Help Menu Help Description Category Confirming the System Configuration Information Serial Connector Ports and Connector Pin-OutsPin Signal Definition Port Locations Pin Signal Parallel ConnectorDocking Connector PS/2 Connector Video Connector USB Connector Video Composite Video Pin Signal Video TV-Out Connector Power Conservation Modes Conserving PowerPower Options Properties Click Performance and Maintenance Portable/Laptop default Home/Office Always On Power Schemes Tab Power Meter Tab Hibernate Tab Back to Contents Recommended Tools Removing and Replacing PartsPreparing to Work Inside the Computer Screw Identification Exploded View System Components Palm Rest Inserts Removing the Hard Drive Hard Drive AssemblyDisplay Cover Replacing the Hard Drive Adding a Daughter Card Modem Removing the Memory Module Cover Module Bay DevicesMemory Module Replacing the Memory Modules Removing the Memory Modules Replacing the Mini PCI Card Mini PCI Card AssemblyRemoving the Mini PCI Card Removing the Keyboard Keyboard Assembly Replacing the Keyboard Display Assembly Page Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Bezel Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Display LatchRemoving the Display Latch Replacing the Display Latch Replacing the Hinge Covers Hinge CoversRemoving the Hinge Covers Palm Rest Remove the display assembly and hinge coversPage Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Reserve Battery Flashing the BiosReserve Battery Removing the Speaker Assemblies System Speaker AssemblyReplacing the Reserve Battery Page Removing the System Board System Board AssemblyReplacing the Speaker Assemblies Replacing the System Board Replacing the Battery and Module Bay Latches Back to Contents Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screens Overview Enabling the Infrared Sensor Changing Printer ModesChanging COM Ports Power Problems Solving ProblemsAccessing Help Files Video and Display Problems Error MessagesIf the display is blank Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers If the display is difficult to read Modem and Internet Connection Problems Printer ProblemsModems Properties window, click Dialing Properties Close the Modems Properties window Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Scanner ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive General Program Problems Network Problems Error messages appear Mail ProblemsIf Your Computer Gets Wet Program stops responding If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical ProblemsReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling DriversReinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver Windows XP Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver Windows Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemWindows XP Windows Me Creating a Restore Point Using System RestoreClick the System Restore tab Click File System Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling WindowsReinstalling Windows XP Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Double-clickRefresh Windows OS Reinstalling Windows Me Reinstalling Windows Enabling Hibernate Support System Specifications Video CommunicationsAudio Display Keyboard BatteryTouch Pad Track Stick Environmental Physical Front View Tour of Your ComputerDisplay Latch Display Device Status Lights MicrophoneTouch Pad Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Hard Drive Right Side ViewSecurity Cable Slot Speakers Modem Connector Audio ConnectorsNetwork Connector Infrared Sensor Serial Connector Video TV-Out ConnectorParallel Connector Back View PS/2 Connector Docking ConnectorUSB Connector Video Monitor Connector Bottom View Battery Release LatchModule Release Latch Docking Device Latch