Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMic
Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual Memory You can increase your computer memory by inst
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you use two 2-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems
9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 10. Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. 1
position. 4. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step6. 5. If you
l The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 12. Close the card retention door by snapping it into plac
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. Removing a Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in "
4. Connect the power cable and the serial ATA data cable to the drive. 5. Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.
1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. Remove the computer cover. 3. Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the
3. Slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed. 4. Check all cable connections, and fold cables o
6. Disconnect the interface cable from the system board. Installing a Floppy Drive 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin.&quo
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Tools Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep
5. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking the fan and cooling vents. 6. Replace the CD/DVD drive.
6. Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the Media Card Reader toward the back of the computer. Then, lift to remove the drive from the com
5. Reconnect the data cable on the back of the Media Card Reader to the front-panel connector on the system board. 6. Replace the CD/DVD dri
4. Remove the two screws from either side of the heat-sink assembly. 5. Pivot the assembly toward the back of the computer and lift to remov
Processor Removing the Processor 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. Open the computer cover. 3. Remove t
4. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is level in the socket. When the processor is positioned correctly, press
4. Remove the existing modem: a. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. b. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws tha
6. To install a new modem cable and external modem connector: a. Attach the modem cable to the external modem connector. b. Align the extern
6. Slide the power supply approximately 1 inch toward the front of the computer. 7. Lift the power supply out of the computer. Replacing
5. Disconnect the modem cable and ground wire from the modem: a. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. b. Use a size #1 screwdriver to remo
Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. System Li
11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Front I/O Panel 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You
Replacing the Battery 1. Record all the screens in system setup so that you can restore the correct settings in step11. 2. Follow the procedur
Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual ProcessorDrivesMemoryConnectorsComputer InformationControls
x16 slot bidirectional speed: 8 GB/sec PCI Express: connector one x1 connector size 36 pins connector data width (maximum) one PCI Express lane
Back to Contents Page internal power problem (see "Power Problems" in your computer Owner's Manual). Hard-drive access light green Li
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Options Boot Seque
Processor Info Displays the following information for the processor installed in the system: Processor Type, Processor Clock Speed, Processor Bus Spee
Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Option Settings l Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot f
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1. Enter system setup. 2. Press the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press &
11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Clearing CMOS Settings 1. Follow the procedures in "Befo
Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual Front View Back View Inside View of Your Computer System
Back View computer is adequately ventilated. Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to the computer. 6 power button Pre
1 link integrity light l Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. l Orange — A good connection exists between
Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Jumper Settings The jumper locations are shown below. CAUTION: Before you begin an
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 (default) Password features are disabled. RTCRST (default) Real-time clock res
DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P3 Back to Contents Page 17 COM Black 18 COM Black 19 COM Black 20 N.C. N.C. 21 +5 VDC Red 22 +5 VD
Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft
Back to Contents Page 3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer
2. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer. 3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical ou
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual 1. Ensure that all cables are connected and folded o
Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin.&q
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