Dell 9150 instruction

Dell™ Dimension™ 9150

Owner’s Manual

Service Tag

CD or DVD eject button

CD or DVD activity light

FlexBays (2) for optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader microphone connector

headphone connector

diagnostic lights

hard-drive activity light

power button

USB 2.0 connectors (2)

cover latch release

power connector

sound-card connectors (5)

network adapter

USB 2.0 connectors (5)

card slots for

PCI Express x1 (1), PCI Express x16 (1), PCI Express x4 (1), PCI (3)

Model DCTA

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light August WD722 Contents Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology Optional Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 102 101103 104 113 109114 116 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information When you use Use the Service Tag toService Code to direct your call when contacting Microsoft Windows License Label Updates Order status, warranty, and repair informationWhat Are You Looking For? Find it Here At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be Click the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Connecting to the InternetUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader Optional Connecting Two Monitors TV-OUT connector VGA blue connector Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsOptional DVI adapter Connecting a TV Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkChanging the Display Settings Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Power ManagementConnector Network adapter connector on computer Network adapter Hibernate Mode Standby ModePower Options Properties Advanced Tab Power Schemes Tab Hyper-Threading IeeeHibernate Tab RAID Level 0 Configuration About Your RAID ConfigurationSegment Hard drive Configuring Your Computer for RAID RAID Level 1 ConfigurationSegment Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Deleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Application Accelerator Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration Understanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 ConfigurationCreating a Spare Hard Drive To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology OptionalEnabling the QRT feature in the Operating system Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsSolving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Drive Problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Solving Problems Use these characters in filenames Error Messages Keyboard Problems Media Card Reader Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears Mouse Problems Memory Problems Network Problems Power Problems Scanner Problems Printer Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Diagnostic Lights If the problem still exists, install a Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem persists, contact Dell Modules installed, remove Screen identifying a problem with a If there is an error message on yourInstalled on your computer Ensure that the cables are properly Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversIdentifying Drivers Windows XP Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling DriversRestoring Your Operating System Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turn Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System shutdown System Back View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Inside View of Your Computer Power supply System Board Components Memory Overview Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Securing clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts Installing MemoryTo processor Memory module Cutouts Crossbar NotchNotches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars Removing Memory Cards PCI Cards Installing a PCI Card Release tab Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Release tabs Card retention Installing a PCI Express Card Removing and Installing Parts PCI Express Card slot PCI Express X16 card Card Securing tabNot fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket within slot Release tab Release tabs Lever on chassis wall Removing a PCI Express Card Door Release tab Card retention mechanismPiano bracket May not be present on all computers PCI Express Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelsSliding plate lever Drive panel Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertDrive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert Center drive Replacing the Drive Panel Drives General Installation GuidelinesHard Drive Removing a Hard Drive Power cable Hard drive cableTabs Hard drive Hard drive Hard drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive Power cable Floppy drive cable Installing a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Not present on all computers 100 101 Installing a Media Card ReaderMedia Card Reader Screws 102 CD/DVD DriveUSB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers 103 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 104 Installing a CD/DVD DriveCD/DVD drive Shoulder screws System board 105 Replacing the Battery Battery106 Replacing the Computer Cover Battery Battery socket Tab107 108 109 Specifications 110 111 112 Overview System Setup113 50.8 cm/sec System Setup Screens Entering System Setup114 115 116 System Setup OptionsRAID On 117 Monday through Friday 118Up from Hibernate or Off Remotely from Suspend Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 119 120 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 121 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Cleaning Your Computer Clearing Cmos SettingsComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 122 Mouse Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs FCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 124 125 Class a Class B FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell126 127 128 866 440 129Cayman Islands Chile Santiago 592 818 130Colombia 980-9-15-3978 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 01344 373 14201344 860 Uruguay 143 144 Index 145 Index 146 Index Index 147 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XP148 Index