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Dell 900 manual

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C-6 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide

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Dell 900 manual

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Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Page Safety Instructions When Using Your Computer SystemErgonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Preface Warranty and Return Policy InformationAbout This Guide Other Documents You May Need Notational ConventionsNo boot device available Typographical ConventionsXii Contents Basic Troubleshooting Software SolutionsChecking Inside Your Computer Getting HelpIndex Figures Tables Xviii Hardware Features IntroductionPage Available Upgrades Padlock RingPadlock Ring Installing Upgrades on the System Board Safety First-For You and Your ComputerInstallation Guidelines Removing and Replacing the Computer CoverRemoving the Computer Cover Inside Your Computer Removing the BezelInside the Computer System Board Features System BoardSystem Board Connectors and Sockets Password Jumper JumpersProcessor Mode Jumper Boot-Block Select Jumper Removing and Replacing the Riser-Board BracketRemoving the Riser-Board Bracket PCI Expansion Card Upgrades PCI Expansion CardClick the Device Manager tab Installing Expansion CardsResources tab Removing the Filler-Bracket Cap 10. Installing an Expansion Card Adding Memory Removing Expansion CardsInstalling a Dimm 11. Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm 12. Removing a DimmReplacing the System Battery 13. Drive Shelf 14. System Battery and Battery Socket Page Installing Additional Hardware and Software Basic TroubleshootingBacking Up Data Files DellWare Support Checking the BasicsExternal Connections Power Start-Up RoutineEnvironmental Factors MonitorBasic Troubleshooting Speakers ModemNetwork Cards Diskette Drives Optical DrivesBasic Troubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostics Devices to Test Dell Diagnostics Main Screen Diagnostics MenuHighlight Select Devices to Test in the Diagnostics Menu Using the Dell DiagnosticsMenu Keys Device GroupDevice TestSoftware Solutions Using the Power Management Features Windows 98, Windows Me,Reinstalling Drivers Http//support.dell.comYour System’s Drivers Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall DriversWelcome Dell System Owner screen appears Temporarily Disabling the Virus-Scanning Program Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows Reinstalling Windows Double-clickRefresh Windows OSClick I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Reinstalling Windows Me Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me windowReinstalling Windows Computer automatically restarts Checking Inside Your Computer Expansion CardsExpansion-Card Installation Modem Network Cards System Memory Reseating DIMMsIf Your Computer Gets Wet If Your Computer Is Damaged Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the optical drive Getting Help Technical AssistanceHelp Tools World Wide WebFtp.dell.com Support@us.dell.comProblems With Your Order Technical Support ServiceProduct Information Automated Order-Status SystemReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You CallDiagnostics Checklist Diagnostics ChecklistJapan Dell Contact NumbersWeb site http//support.jp.dell.com System Specifications Table A-1. Technical SpecificationsSystem clock or 100 MHz matches external bus speed Drives Green Environmental Page Entering the System Setup Program System Setup ProgramUsing the System Setup Program Table B-1. System Setup Navigation Keys System Setup Screens and Options Main Screen System Information Screen Product Information Screen Disk Drives Screen 44 MB, 3.5-inch default 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch720 KBInch or None Ultra Mode 2, Ultra Mode 3, Ultra Mode 4, or Disabled Multiword 1, Multiword 2, Ultra Mode 0, Ultra ModeDVD-ROM, or None Onboard Peripherals Screen IRQSetting DisabledEnabled default and Disabled Boot Options ScreenIDE CD-ROM Enabled default or Disabled EnabledYour computer without technical assistance Date and Time Screen Protect Boot Sector Normal default, Write Protect All Sectors, and WriteSystem Security Screen Advanced Options Screen System default or Add-on Card 5X, 5X, 5.5X, 6X, 6.5X, 7X, 7.5X, orPnP/PCI Options Submenu 256 MB Disabling a Forgotten PasswordOff, and Last State Clearing Nvram Page Beep Codes and System Messages Update Bios withPost Beep Codes System Messages Run the System Board DevicesExpansion ROM Xxx Press Del Page Regulatory Notices Vcci Notice Japan Only Class a ITEBattery Disposal Class B ITEPage Index Reinstalling from Dell Dimension ResourceCD Nvram Page Technical assistance obtaining