Dell Dimension 9100 User Manual

Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicr

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual   1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cab

Back to Contents Page  Removing the Computer Cover Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual    1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin.&

Back to Contents Page  Removing and Installing Parts Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual Memory You can increase your computer memory by instal

 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating syste

 6. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into t

YourDell™computerprovidesthefollowingslotsforPCIandPCIExpresscards: l Three 33-MHz PCI card slots l One PCI Express x1 card slot l On

 5. If your computer includes a card retention mechanism: a. Grasp the end of the card retention mechanism and, while pressing the release tab d

 12. Ensure that: l The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. l The notch in the top of the card or filler b

 18. If you removed or installed a sound card or a network adapter, see "Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings."  19. Add or remove

 2. Grasping the lever on the sliding plate, pull the sliding plate to the right and hold in place.  3. Push from the inside and pivot the drive

Back to Contents Page  About Your Computer Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual Front View of the Computer Back View of the Computer Front

 3. Ensure that the drive-panel insert is correctly seated in the drive panel.  Replacing the Drive Panel  1. Follow the procedures in "Be

When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting, the device attached to the last

 2. Press the tabs on each side of the drive towards each other and slide the drive up and out.  Installing a Hard Drive  1. Unpack the repla

 7. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.  8. Close the computer cover.  9. Connect your compu

 6. Gently slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.  7. Connect the power and SATA data cables t

 5. Pull the sliding plate to the right and hold in place.  6. Slide the floppy drive out of the floppy drive bay.  Installing a Floppy Dr

See the documentation that came with the floppy drive for instructions on installing any software required for the operation of the drive.  8. Enter

 6. While pushing on the back of the drive, remove the Media Card Reader by sliding and holding the sliding plate.  7. Replace the drive panel

 10. Replace the computer cover. CD/DVD Drive    Removing a CD/DVD Drive  1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2.

 3. Slide the drive into the drive bay until the drive clicks into position.  4. Connect the power cable to the drive and the CD/DVD cable to t

Back View of the Computer Back to Contents Page  13 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone fo

3. Remove any cables from the cable routing clip on the power supply.  4. Remove the four screws that attach the power supply to the back of the c

Removing the Processor  1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Remove the computer cover.  3. If your computer include

 7. Release the release lever and lift the processor cover.  8. Gently remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended

 5. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly.  6. When the processor is fully seated in th

 9. Replace the computer cover.  10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. I/O Panel    I/O-Panel Comp

b. Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location.  4. Use a long Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws on each side of

 9. Lift the fan release lever, then slide the fan toward the back of the computer to release it from the bottom cover.  10. Remove the fan from

 1. Record all the screens in system setup so that you can restore the correct settings in step9.  2. Follow the procedures in "Before You

 5. Remove the computer cover.  6. Remove any components that restrict access to the system board (CD/DVD drive(s), floppy drive, hard drive, I

Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft®

Back to Contents Page  Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual Power Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Power Lig

Back to Contents Page  Specifications Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual Processor Memory Computer Information Video Audio Expansion

connector data width (maximum) 4 PCI Express lanes   PCI Express  connector one x16 connector size 164 pins connector data width (maximum) 16 PCI E

Back to Contents Page  Heat dissipation 1280 BTU/hr Voltage (See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setti

Back to Contents Page  System Setup Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings  Overview Use

NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.System S

 Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.  Option Settings l Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot

You can use this feature, for example, to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive.  1. If you are bo

 4. Close the computer cover.  5. Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.  6. After the Microsoft®Windo

Back to Contents Page  Technical Overview Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power S

Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments  DC Power Connector P1

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

 DC Power Connector P2  DC Power Connect P3 and P5  Pin Number  Signal Name  Color  Wire Gauge 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 18-AWG 2 +3.3 VDC Orange

 DC Power Connector P4  DC Power Connector P7  DC Power Connectors P8, P9, and P10  DC Power Connector P11 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 2 COM Black 3 +

 DC Power Connector P12 Back to Contents Page   Pin Number  Signal Name  18-AWG Wire 1 +12 VB DC White 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 +5V DC Red 

3-1-1 Slave DMA register failure 3-1-2 Master DMA register failure 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure 3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register fa

Back to Contents Page  INTR2 Error system board failed to POST. to be replaced. Invalid Boot Diskette The operating system cannot be located on drive

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer 

 2. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.  3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their elec