Model MCM | Dell Dimension 2100 instruction

Dell™ Dimension™ 2100 System Reference

Conventions

Technical Overview

Controls and Lights

Drivers

System Codes and Messages

System Setup Program

Technical Specifications

Removing and Replacing Parts

Documentation

Model MCM

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Contents

Model MCM Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference Back to Contents Diagnostic CodesDiagnostic Codes Post Beep Codes System Messages Diagnostic Codes Definition System Beep Codes Possible Cause Post Beep CodesReseat the memory modules System Messages System Messages Operating system cannot be located on drive a or drive C Click Device Manager Click the Device Manager tab Back to Contents Front Panel Controls and Lights Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceBack Panel Front Panel Back Panel Typographical Conventions Conventions Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceTypographical Conventions Printed Documentation Documentation Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceOnline Documentation Printed Documentation Online Documentation Back to Contents Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall Drivers Drivers Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceYour Computer’s Drivers Back to Contents Overview Precautionary MeasuresRecommended Tools You have the recommended tools Rotate the power supply back into place Rotating the Power SupplyCover Remove the computer cover Upper 3.5-Inch Drive Inch Front Panel InsertInsert Tabs Inch Drive Lower 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive Hard Drive Control Panel Power Supply and Fan AssemblyCards Remove the front cover Connector Remove the computer cover Rotate the power supplyMemory Remove and replace the microprocessor chip from the socket Heat Sink Microprocessor System Board Battery Replace the computer cover, and start the computer Remove the computer cover Remove the power supply Back to Contents Expansion Bus System Information Ports DrivesVideo Physical PowerEnvironmental Regulatory Notices IRQ Assignments Default Dell-Installed Card PlacementIRQ Line System Resource Card Slot Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Program Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceMain Screen Main Screen Menu Options Function Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen Menu Options Function Displays the IDE Configuration submenu Interrupt Primary IDE Master SubmenuMode Base I/O Event Log Configuration Submenu Diskette Configuration SubmenuDiskette Configuration Submenu Options Primary IDE Master Submenu Options Event Log Configuration Submenu Options Video Configuration SubmenuVideo Configuration Submenu Option Function Security Screen Boot Screen Options Boot ScreenSecurity Screen Options Function Exit Screen Network DisabledFloppy Exit Screen Options Clearing Nvram Enter the system setup program Back-Panel Features Technical Overview Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceSystem Board Connectors and Sockets Internal View Power Supply System Board Configuration JumperJumper Setting Jumper Description DC Power Connector P1 DC Power Cables DC Power Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Voltage Ranges Voltage Range Current DC Power Connector P2 Control Panel Connector J9F2 Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P3 DC Power Connectors P4, P5, and P6 Back to Contents