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Dell 900 manual

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A-6 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 About This Guide Warranty and Return Policy InformationPreface 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 CardResources tab Installing Expansion CardsClick the Device Manager 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 Backing Up Data Files Basic TroubleshootingInstalling Additional Hardware and Software External Connections Checking the BasicsDellWare Support 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 MenuMenu Using the Dell DiagnosticsHighlight Select Devices to Test in the Diagnostics Menu Device KeysDevice Group TestSoftware Solutions Using the Power Management Features Windows 98, Windows Me,Reinstalling Drivers Http//support.dell.comWelcome Dell System Owner screen appears Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall DriversYour System’s Drivers 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 ChecklistWeb site http//support.jp.dell.com Dell Contact NumbersJapan System Specifications Table A-1. Technical SpecificationsSystem clock or 100 MHz matches external bus speed Drives Green Environmental Page Using the System Setup Program System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program Table B-1. System Setup Navigation Keys System Setup Screens and Options Main Screen System Information Screen Product Information Screen Inch or None 44 MB, 3.5-inch default 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch720 KBDisk Drives Screen DVD-ROM, or None Multiword 1, Multiword 2, Ultra Mode 0, Ultra ModeUltra Mode 2, Ultra Mode 3, Ultra Mode 4, or Disabled Onboard Peripherals Screen IRQSetting DisabledIDE CD-ROM Boot Options ScreenEnabled default and Disabled Your computer without technical assistance EnabledEnabled default or Disabled Date and Time Screen System Security Screen Normal default, Write Protect All Sectors, and WriteProtect Boot Sector Advanced Options Screen System default or Add-on Card 5X, 5X, 5.5X, 6X, 6.5X, 7X, 7.5X, orPnP/PCI Options Submenu Off, and Last State Disabling a Forgotten Password256 MB Clearing Nvram Page Post Beep Codes Update Bios withBeep Codes and System Messages 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