Dell DHP, T8243 instruction

Dell™ Dimension™ 5100C

front-panel door (open)

front-panel door (push to open)

power button

	optional floppy drive or
diagnostic lights	media card reader*
diagnostic lights
headphone connector	CD or DVD drive light
	CD or DVD drive light
microphone connector	USB 2.0 connectors (2)
IEEE 1394 connector

hard-drive light

voltage selection switch

line-out connector

line-in connector

surround sound

connector

modem connector

network connector

power connector

microphone connector center/LFE connector S/PDIF-out connector integrated video connector

USB 2.0 connectors (5) IEEE 1394 connector PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot

*Not present on certain computers.

Model DHP

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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 February T8243 Contents Solving Problems Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Replacing the External Modem Connector Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables102 103 106 105108 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information When you use Use the Service Tag toOrder status, warranty, and repair information Updates Click the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Using a Media Card Reader OptionalUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting a TV Optional Changing the Display Settings Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Network adapter connector on computer Network Setup Wizard Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Checklist for creating a network Click Connect to the Internet Playing a CD or DVDIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+R, and DVD+RWRecordNow Click Exact Copy Standby Mode Power Management Power Options Properties Hibernate ModePower Schemes Tab Advanced Tab Hyper-ThreadingHibernate Tab Click Hardware and click Device Manager Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsDrive Problems Solving Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Use these characters in filenames Error Messages Ieee 1394 Device Problems Media Card Reader Problems Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problems Memory Problems Mouse Problems Power Problems Network Problems Printer Problems Scanner 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 Suggested Resolution Diagnostic Lights If the problem still exists, install a Remove the card, reinstall it seeModules installed, remove Normally, reinstall an additional Screen identifying a problem with a If there is an error message on yourInstalled on your computer Determine if a conflict exists by When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Windows XP Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec Troubleshooting Tools Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing Parts Front View Front and Back View of the Computer Blinking or solid amber See Power Problems on Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving stateDiagnostic lights CD/DVD drive eject Back View See the safety instructions in the ProductExpress cards Link integrity light Connector Line-in connectorAttached Reliable operation Removing the Computer Cover Security cable slot Cover release latch Computer cover Inside View of Your Computer Password jumper Processor connector CPUPower PCI Express Sata connector DDR2 Memory Overview Memory Installing Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Securing clips Connector Removing Memory Cards PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI Express CardX16 card X1 card PCI Express X16 card slot Retention arm tab Edge connector Securing slot Card connector Securing tab Seated Card not fully seated Card fully Bracket Removing a PCI Express Card Retention arm PCI Express card Edge connector Card connector CD/DVD drive Hard drive Drives Drive Interface Connectors Connecting Drive CablesPower Cable Connector Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Hard Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesRemoving a Hard Drive Tabs Hard drive Power cable Tabs Drive Drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD drive Drive release latch Data cable Removing and Installing Parts Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation Installing a CD/DVD Drive Media Card Reader Data cable Removing a Media Card Reader Drive Drive bracket Screws Removing and Installing Parts Installing a Media Card Reader Data cable Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive Optional Floppy drive Drive release latch Drive Drive bracket Screws Installing a Floppy Drive Data cable edge connector Cable release tab Modem Pull tab Removing and Installing PartsReplacing the Modem Screws Modem cable Replacing the External Modem Connector Screw Battery Battery positive side Replacing the Battery Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Specifications One PCI Express lane Connector Connector size Pins Processor power Video Hole D-SUB connectorComputers Reader Problems on Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power lightAn explanation of the diagnostic light codes Fixed-voltage power supply 110 V at 50/60 Hz Overview System Setup System Setup Screens Entering System Setup Normal or Combo mode System Setup Options 100 Monday through Friday 101 Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 102 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten Passwords103 104 Clearing Cmos Settings Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerMouse 105 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsCDs and DVDs 106 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a Class B 107 FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell108 Antigua and Barbuda 109Argentina Buenos Aires Aruba 110 Cayman Islands 111Chile Santiago Colombia 112Costa Rica 113 114 115 India 116Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com Korea Seoul 117 Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com 118Macao Malaysia Penang 119 120 121 Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com 122Taiwan Thailand Turks and Caicos Islands 123Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Uruguay Business 124Virgin Islands Venezuela Index 125 Problems Error messagesConnection, setting up 127 Compatibility, 33 restore to previous operating USB