System Board Components | Dell 9150 instruction

System Board Components

memory module connectors

(1, 2, 3, 4)

processor power connector

processor and heat sink connector

fan connector (CPU FAN)

fan card- cage connector

Serial 2 connector

battery socket

memory fan

(BATTERY)

connector

front panel I/O

connector

main power

connector

IDE drive

connector

SATA connectors

(4) (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3)

clear CMOS

jumper

(RTCRST)

FlexBay USB connector

PCI Express x1 card connector

PCI Express x16 card connector

PCI Express x4 card connector

password jumper	floppy drive	PCI card connectors
(PSWD)	connector (FLOPPY)

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Dell 9150 manual System Board Components

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 104 101102 103 116 109113 114 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information Microsoft Windows License Label Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Service Code to direct your call when contacting At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Follow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader Optional Connecting Two Monitors Optional DVI adapter Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsTV-OUT connector VGA blue connector Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting a TV Changing the Display Settings Network adapter Power ManagementNetwork Setup Wizard Connector Network adapter connector on computer Power Options Properties Standby ModeHibernate Mode Advanced Tab Power Schemes Tab Hibernate Tab IeeeHyper-Threading Segment Hard drive About Your RAID ConfigurationRAID Level 0 Configuration Segment RAID Level 1 ConfigurationConfiguring Your Computer for RAID 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 To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 ConfigurationUnderstanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional Creating a Spare Hard Drive Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology OptionalEnabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems CD and DVD drive problems Drive Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Solving Problems Use these characters in filenames Error Messages Keyboard Problems Media Card Reader Problems Program stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Solid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Mouse Problems Memory Problems Network Problems Power Problems Scanner Problems Printer Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Diagnostic Lights Modules installed, remove Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem still exists, install a If the problem persists, contact Dell Ensure that the cables are properly If there is an error message on yourScreen identifying a problem with a Installed on your computer Option Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Windows XP Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Identifying Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Turn Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools 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 To processor Installing MemorySecuring clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts Notches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars NotchMemory module Cutouts Crossbar 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 Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket within slot PCI Express X16 card Card Securing tabPCI Express Card slot Release tab Release tabs Lever on chassis wall Removing a PCI Express Card PCI Express Release tab Card retention mechanismDoor Piano bracket May not be present on all computers Removing and Installing Parts Sliding plate lever Drive panel Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive Panel Center drive Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert Replacing the Drive Panel Hard Drive General Installation GuidelinesDrives Tabs Hard drive Power cable Hard drive cableRemoving a 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 Media Card Reader Screws Installing a Media Card Reader101 USB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers CD/DVD Drive102 103 Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD drive Shoulder screws Installing a CD/DVD Drive104 System board 105 106 BatteryReplacing the Battery 107 Battery Battery socket TabReplacing the Computer Cover 108 109 Specifications 110 111 112 50.8 cm/sec System SetupOverview 113 114 Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens 115 RAID On System Setup Options116 117 Remotely from Suspend 118Monday through Friday Up from Hibernate or Off 119 Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 120 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 121 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 122 Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyMouse Floppy Drive 124 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 125 Class a Class B 126 Contacting DellFCC Identification Information 127 128 Chile Santiago 129866 440 Cayman Islands 980-9-15-3978 130592 818 Colombia 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 Uruguay 14201344 373 01344 860 143 144 Index 145 Index 146 Index Index 147 148 Index Booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XPDevice Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer