Panel Components, Removing the I/O Panel | Dell 9100 guide

9.Replace the computer cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer.

10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

I/O Panel

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

I/O-Panel Components

1USB ports

2diagnostic, hard-drive activity, and network lights

3headphones connector

4microphone connector

Removing the I/O Panel

1.Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."

2.Remove the computer cover.

3.If your computer includes a card retention mechanism to secure the x16 card in place from the top:

a. Pivot the mechanism upward and gently press the release tab downward to release the mechanism from the two tab slots holding it in place.

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Dell 9100 specifications Panel Components, Removing the I/O Panel

Contents

Model Dcta April 2005 Rev. A00 Front View of the Computer Back to ContentsAbout Your Computer Front View of the Computer Back View of the Computer Back View of the Computer Diagnostic Lights Advanced TroubleshootingPower Lights Power Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Memory Beep CodesCode Cause Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Program, enter the system setupEnter the system setup program, verify Reseat the memory modules Enter the system setup program Recommended Tools Before You BeginGetting Started Turning Off Your Computer Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Memory Removing and Installing PartsMemory Overview Installing Memory Remove the computer cover Cards Removing Memory Removing and Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards Page Page Drive Panels Network Adapter and Sound Card SettingsRemoving the Drive Panel Removing the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Drives Connecting Drive CablesReplacing the Drive Panel Hard Drive Drive Interface ConnectorsRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveReplace the computer cover Installing a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Processor Removing the Processor Installing the Processor Page Panel Components PanelRemoving the I/O Panel Page Replacing the Battery BatteryReplacing the I/O Panel System Board Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Model Dcta April 2005 Rev. A00 Specifications Drives ConnectorsPower Controls and Lights Physical Environmental System Setup Options System SetupEntering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Processor has 64-bit Technology Drives Boot Sequence Security Clearing Forgotten Passwords Enter system setup Close the computer cover Clearing Cmos SettingsOpen the computer cover Technical Overview Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 Pin Number Signal Name Color Wire Gauge DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connect P3 and P5 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connectors P8, P9, and P10 DC Power Connector P4DC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connector P11 DC Power Connector P12