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Dell 900 manual

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2-22 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide

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Dell 900 manual

Contents

Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Page Safety Instructions When Using Your Computer SystemErgonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Warranty and Return Policy Information PrefaceAbout 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 CardInstalling Expansion Cards Click the Device Manager tabResources 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 Basic Troubleshooting Installing Additional Hardware and SoftwareBacking Up Data Files Checking the Basics DellWare SupportExternal 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 MenuUsing the Dell Diagnostics Highlight Select Devices to Test in the Diagnostics MenuMenu Device KeysDevice Group TestSoftware Solutions Using the Power Management Features Windows 98, Windows Me,Reinstalling Drivers Http//support.dell.comUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall Drivers Your System’s 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 AssistanceFtp.dell.com Help ToolsWorld Wide Web Support@us.dell.comProduct Information Problems With Your OrderTechnical Support Service Automated Order-Status SystemReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You CallDiagnostics Checklist Diagnostics ChecklistDell Contact Numbers JapanWeb 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 System Setup Program Entering the 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 44 MB, 3.5-inch default 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch720 KB Disk Drives ScreenInch or None Multiword 1, Multiword 2, Ultra Mode 0, Ultra Mode Ultra Mode 2, Ultra Mode 3, Ultra Mode 4, or DisabledDVD-ROM, or None Onboard Peripherals Screen IRQSetting DisabledBoot Options Screen Enabled default and DisabledIDE CD-ROM Enabled Enabled default or DisabledYour computer without technical assistance Date and Time Screen Normal default, Write Protect All Sectors, and Write Protect Boot SectorSystem 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 Disabling a Forgotten Password 256 MBOff, and Last State Clearing Nvram Page Update Bios with Beep Codes and System MessagesPost 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