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Dell™ Dimension™ 900 System
REFERENCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Contents
Main
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Safety Instructions
When Using Your Computer System
Ergonomic Computing Habits
When Working Inside Your Computer
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Preface
About This Guide
Warranty and Return Policy Information
Other Documents You May Need
Notational Conventions
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Chapter 2 Installing Upgrades on the System Boar d . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Chapter 3 Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 1
Chapter 4 Software Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Chapter 5 Checking Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Chapter 6 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Appendix C Beep Codes and System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C -1
Appendix D Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Index Figures
Tables
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Hardware Features
Software Features
Available Upgrades
Padlock Ring
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CHAPTER 2
Installing Upgrades on the System Board
Safety FirstFor You and Your Computer
Installation Guideline s
Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover
Figure 2-1. Removing the Computer Cover
Figure 2-2. Removing the Bezel
Inside Your Computer
Figure 2-3. Inside the Computer
System Board
Figure 2-4 shows the system board connectors and sockets, and Table 2-1 describes their functions.
Figure 2-4. System Boa rd Features
Table 2-1. System Board Connectors and Sockets
Jumpers
Passwo rd Jump er
Table 2-2. Password Jumper Settings
Processor Mode Jumper
NVRAM Jumper
Table 2-3. Processor Mode Jumper Settings
Table 2-4. NVRAM Jumper Settings
Boot-Block Select Jumper
Removing and Replacing the Riser-Board Bracket
Table 2-5. Boot-Block Jumper Settings
Figure 2-5. Removing the Riser-Board Bracket
PCI Expansion Card Upgrades
Figure 2-6. PCI Expansion Card
Figure 2-7. Riser Board PCI Expansion-Card Connectors
Installing Expansion Cards
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Figure 2-10. Installing an Expansion Card
Removing Expansion Cards
Adding Memory
Installing a DIMM
Figure 2-11. Installing a DIMM
Removing a DI MM
Figure 2-12. Removing a DIMM
Replacing the System Battery
Figure 2-13. Drive Shelf
Figure 2-14. System Battery and Battery Socket
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CHAPTER 3
Basic Troubleshooting
Backing Up Data Files
Installing Additional Hardwar e and Software
DellWare Support
Checking the Basics
External Connections
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Diskette Drives
Optical Drives
Running the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
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Dell Diagnostics Main Screen
Figure 3-2. Dell Diagnostics Main Screen
Using the Dell Diagnostics
Menu
Keys
Device Group
Device
Test
Versi ons
Software Solutions
Using the Power Management Features in Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000
Reinstalling Drivers
Your Systems Drivers
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall Drivers
Temporarily Disabling the Virus-Scanning Program
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Windows 98 and Windows Me
Windows 2000
Windows NT
Reinstalling Windows 98
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Reinstalling Windows Me
Reinstalling Windows 2000
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CHAPTER 5
Checking Inside Your Computer
Expansion Cards
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Modem
Network Cards
System Memory
Reseating DI MMs
If Your Computer Gets Wet
If Your Computer Is Damaged
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CHAPTER 6
Getting Help
Technical Assistance
Help Tools
World Wide Web
Automated Order-Status System
Technical Support Service
Problems With Your Order
Product Informatio n
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
Figure 6-1. Diagnostics Checklist
Dell Contact Numbers
Table 6-1. Dell Contact Numbers
APPENDIX A
System Specifications
Table A-1. Technical Specifications
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APPENDIX B
System Setup Program
Entering the System Setup Program
Using the System Setup Program
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System Setup Screens and Options
Main Screen
Figure B-1. Main Screen Menu Table B-2. Main Screen Menu Options
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Disk Drives Screen
Figure B-4. Disk Drives Screen Menu Table B-5. Disk Drives Screen Menu Options
IDE Primary Channel Master Submenu
Onboard Peripherals Screen
Figure B-6. Onboard Peripherals Screen Menu Table B-7. Onboard Peripherals Screen Menu Options
Table B-7. Onboard Peripherals Screen Menu Options (continued)
Boot Options Screen
Figure B-7. Boot Options Screen Menu Table B-8. Boot Options Screen Menu Options
Table B-8. Boot Options Screen Menu Options (continued)
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System Security Screen
Figure B-9. System Security Screen Menu Table B-10. System Security Screen Menu Options
Advanced Options Screen
Memory/Cache Options Submenu
Figure B-11. Memory/Cache Options Submenu Table B-12. Memory/Cache Options Submenu Options
PnP/PCI Options Submenu
Figure B-12. PnP/PCI Options Submenu Table B-13. PnP/PCI Options Screen Submenu Options
Disabling a Forgotten Password
Table B-13. PnP/PCI Options Screen Submenu Options (continued)
Clearing NVRAM
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APPENDIX C
Beep Codes and System Messages
POST Beep Codes
Table C-1. POST Beep Codes
System Messages
Table C-2. System Messages
Table C-1. POST Beep Codes (continued)
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APPENDIX D
Regula tory No tices
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
Class A ITE
VCCI-A
Figure D-1. VCCI Class A ITE Regu latory Mark
Class B ITE
Figure D-2. VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark
Battery Disposal
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Index
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