Inside View of Your Computer, Power supply | Dell DCTA, 9150

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Inside View of Your Computer

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

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system board

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Dell DCTA, 9150 manual Inside View of Your Computer, Power supply

Contents

Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m November WD722 Contents Solving Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 103 101102 104 114 109113 116 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates 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 Adjusting the Volume DVD player includes the following basic buttons How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using a Media Card Reader Optional Helpful Tips Connecting Two Monitors TV-OUT connector VGA blue connector Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsOptional DVI adapter Changing the Display Settings Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting a TV Connecting to a Network Adapter Connector Network adapter connector on computer Power ManagementNetwork Setup Wizard Network adapter Hibernate Mode Standby ModePower Options Properties Power Schemes Tab Advanced Tab Hyper-Threading IeeeHibernate Tab Segment About Your RAID ConfigurationRAID Level 0 Configuration Hard drive RAID Level 1 Configuration Configuring Your Computer for RAID Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Deleting a RAID Volume Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Application Accelerator Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration Creating a Spare Hard Drive Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 ConfigurationUnderstanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional 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 Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Solving Problems Error Messages Use these characters in filenames Media Card Reader Problems Keyboard Problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers No sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description If the problem persists, contact Dell Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem still exists, install a Modules installed, remove Installed on your computer If there is an error message on yourScreen identifying a problem with a Ensure that the cables are properly Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Identifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 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 Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Turn Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System System shutdown Back View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Power supply Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Memory Memory Overview 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 Cards Removing Memory Installing a PCI Card PCI Cards Release tab Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI Express Card Release tabs Card retention Removing and Installing Parts PCI Express Card slot PCI Express X16 card Card Securing tabNot fully seated card Bracket within slot Fully seated card Release tab Removing a PCI Express Card Release tabs Lever on chassis wall Piano bracket May not be present on all computers Release tab Card retention mechanismDoor PCI Express Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelsSliding plate lever Drive panel Drive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the 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 Installing a Hard Drive Hard drive Hard drive bracket Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Power cable Floppy drive cable Installing a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader 100 Media Card Reader Not present on all computers 101 Installing a Media Card ReaderMedia Card Reader Screws 102 CD/DVD DriveUSB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers Removing a CD/DVD Drive 103 104 Installing a CD/DVD DriveCD/DVD drive Shoulder screws 105 System board Replacing the Battery Battery106 Replacing the Computer Cover Battery Battery socket Tab107 Removing and Installing Parts Specifications 109 110 111 112 113 System SetupOverview 50.8 cm/sec System Setup Screens Entering System Setup114 115 116 System Setup OptionsRAID On 117 Up from Hibernate or Off 118Monday through Friday Remotely from Suspend Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings 119 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 120 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 121 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer 122 Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyMouse CDs and DVDs Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only 124 Class a Class B 125 FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell126 Australia Sydney 127Aruba Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com 128 Cayman Islands 129Chile Santiago Colombia 130Costa Rica 131 Corporate 132Home and Small Business Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com 133 Jamaica 134Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 135 Korea Seoul Macao 136Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Malaysia Penang Website support.ap.dell.com Netherlands Antilles 137Montserrat Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com 138 139 Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com 140Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com Trinidad/Tobago 141Thailand Website support.ap.dell.com Turks and Caicos Islands 142 Uruguay Virgin Islands 143Business Venezuela Appendix Index Index 145 146 Index Index 147 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XP148 Index