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Dell 3100, E310 owner manual W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

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Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310

Owner’s Manual

Service Tag

CD or DVD activity light

FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader

headphone connector

diagnostic lights

cover latch release

card slots for PCI (2),

PCI Express x1 (1)

CD or DVD eject button

USB 2.0 connectors (2)

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hard drive activity light

power button

power connector

sound-card connectors

USB 2.0 connectors (4)

network adapter

VGA video connector (integrated)

Model DCSM

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Dell 3100, E310 owner manual 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 activity light

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 activity lightSeptember DD137 Contents Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreAdding a Second Hard Drive optional Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables103 107 104109 110Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information When you use Use the Service Tag toService Code to direct Microsoft Windows License LabelClick the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer Printer CableUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeHow to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader OptionalConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Power ManagementConnector Network adapter connector on computer Network cableHibernate Mode Standby ModePower Options Properties Advanced Tab Power Schemes TabUsing RAID with Hard Drive Passwords About RAID ConfigurationsRAID Level Hibernate TabSetting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Configuring Your Computer for RAIDDeleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationHyper-Threading Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsDrive Problems Solving ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsUse these characters in filenames Error MessagesMedia Card Reader Problems Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsOther software problems Memory ProblemsMouse Problems Power Problems Network ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsModule see Installing Memory on Light Pattern Problem DescriptionModules without error Installing Memory onSee Cards on Determine whether a conflict exists byThen restart the computer Repeat this process for each card. IfLight Pattern Problem Description Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversIdentifying Drivers Windows XPResolving 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 Advanced Troubleshooting Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System shutdown SystemBack View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Inside View of Your Computer Power supplyCD or DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Memory System Board ComponentsDDR2 Memory Overview Securing clips Connector Installing MemoryNotch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Removing Memory Cards Installing an Expansion Card Not fully seated card Fully seated card Alignment guide Removing an Expansion Card Drive Panels Sliding plate lever Drive panel Removing the Drive PanelReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertDrive-panel Insert latch Drive panel Drive-panel insert Drive-panel Insert tab Center drive-panelReplacing the Drive Panel DrivesIDE Drive Addressing Connecting Drive CablesCD/DVD drives Power Cable Connector Drive Interface ConnectorsSerial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Power cableHard Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesRemoving a Hard Drive Tabs Hard drive Removing and Installing PartsDrive Bracket rails Installing a Hard DriveRail tabs Adding a Second Hard Drive optionalPrimary hard drive Upper bay Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DrivePage Drive Screws Installing a Floppy DrivePower cable Data cable Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderSliding plate lever Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Screws Installing a Media Card ReaderFlexBay cable Media Card Reader CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cable Removing and Installing PartsSliding plate lever CD/DVD drive Installing a CD/DVD DriveDrive Screws Removing and Installing Parts Data cable Power cable Replacing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Computer Cover Battery Battery socketRemoving and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Level 1 L1 cache At least 16 KB Level 2 L2 cache SpecificationsPipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back Sram System clock MHz data rate Appendix100 101 102 Entering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Screen Overview104 System Setup OptionsOr RAID On 105106 Option Settings Boot Sequence107 Remotely from SuspendChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot108 109 Clearing Forgotten PasswordsCleaning Your Computer Clearing Cmos SettingsComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 110Floppy Drive MouseCDs and DVDs 111Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals113 Class a Class BFCC Identification Information Contacting Dell114 115 116 117 592 818 118Colombia 980-9-15-3978119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 01344 373 13001344 860 Uruguay131 132 Index 133 Index134 Index Index 135 136 Index USBIndex 137 138 Index