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Dell Dimension 900 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual (122 pages)
Dell Dimension 900: User Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 2.71 MB
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions
3
When Using Your Computer System
3
Ergonomic Computing Habits
4
When Working Inside Your Computer
5
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
6
About this Guide
7
Warranty and Return Policy Information
7
Notational Conventions
8
Typographical Conventions
9
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1 Introduction
17
Hardware Features
17
Introduction
17
Software Features
18
Available Upgrades
19
Padlock Ring
19
Figure 1-1. Padlock Ring
20
Chapter 2 Installing Upgrades on the System Board
21
Safety First-For You and Your Computer
21
Installation Guidelines
22
Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover
22
Figure 2-1. Removing the Computer Cover
23
Figure 2-2. Removing the Bezel
24
Inside Your Computer
24
Figure 2-3. Inside the Computer
25
Figure 2-4. System Board Features
26
System Board
26
Table 2-1. System Board Connectors and Sockets
27
Jumpers
28
Password Jumper
28
Table 2-2. Password Jumper Settings
28
Processor Mode Jumper
29
NVRAM Jumper
29
Table 2-3. Processor Mode Jumper Settings
29
Table 2-4. NVRAM Jumper Settings
29
Boot-Block Select Jumper
30
Removing and Replacing the Riser-Board Bracket
30
Table 2-5. Boot-Block Jumper Settings
30
Figure 2-5. Removing the Riser-Board Bracket
31
Figure 2-6. PCI Expansion Card
32
Figure 2-7. Riser Board PCI Expansion-Card Connectors
32
Installing Expansion Cards
33
Figure 2-8. Removing the Filler-Bracket Cap
34
Figure 2-9. Removing the Filler Bracket
34
Figure 2-10. Installing an Expansion Card
35
Removing Expansion Cards
36
PCI Expansion Card Upgrades
32
Adding Memory
36
Installing a DIMM
37
Figure 2-11. Installing a DIMM
37
Removing a DIMM
38
Figure 2-12. Removing a DIMM
38
Replacing the System Battery
39
Figure 2-13. Drive Shelf
40
Figure 2-14. System Battery and Battery Socket
41
Backing up Data Files
43
Chapter 3 Basic Troubleshooting
43
Installing Additional Hardware and Software
43
Dellware Support
44
Checking the Basics
44
External Connections
44
Power
45
Start-Up Routine
45
Table 3-1. Start-Up Routine Indications
45
Environmental Factors
46
Monitor
46
Speakers
48
Modem
48
Network Cards
49
Diskette Drives
50
Optical Drives
50
Hard-Disk Drives
51
Running the Dell Diagnostics
51
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
52
Dell Diagnostics Main Screen
54
Figure 3-1. Diagnostics Menu
54
Using the Dell Diagnostics
55
Menu
55
Figure 3-2. Dell Diagnostics Main Screen
55
Keys
56
Device Group
56
Device
56
Test
56
Versions
56
Chapter 4 Software Solutions
57
Using the Power Management Features in Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000
57
Reinstalling Drivers
58
Your System's Drivers
59
Using the Dell Dimension Resourcecd to Reinstall Drivers
59
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
60
Windows 98 and Windows Me
60
Windows 2000
61
Windows NT
62
Temporarily Disabling the Virus-Scanning Program
60
Reinstalling Windows 98
62
Reinstalling Windows Me
64
Reinstalling Windows 2000
65
Chapter 5 Checking Inside Your Computer
67
Expansion Cards
67
Figure 5-1. Expansion-Card Installation
68
Figure 5-2. Incorrect Expansion-Card Installations
68
Modem
69
Network Cards
70
System Memory
71
Reseating Dimms
71
If Your Computer Gets Wet
72
If Your Computer Is Damaged
73
Chapter 6 Getting Help
75
Getting Help
75
Technical Assistance
75
Help Tools
76
World Wide Web
76
Automated Order-Status System
77
Technical Support Service
77
Problems with Your Order
77
Product Information
77
Before You Call
78
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
78
Figure 6-1. Diagnostics Checklist
79
Dell Contact Numbers
80
Table 6-1. Dell Contact Numbers
80
Appendix A System Specifications
81
System Specifications
81
Table A-1. Technical Specifications
81
Appendix B System Setup Program
87
Entering the System Setup Program
87
Using the System Setup Program
87
Table B-1. System Setup Navigation Keys
88
System Setup Screens and Options
89
Main Screen
90
Figure B-1. Main Screen Menu
90
Table B-2. Main Screen Menu Options
90
System Information Screen
91
Figure B-2. System Information Screen Menu
91
Table B-3. System Information Screen Menu Options
91
Product Information Screen
92
Figure B-3. Product Information Screen Menu
92
Table B-4. Product Information Screen Menu Options
92
Disk Drives Screen
93
Figure B-4. Disk Drives Screen Menu
93
Table B-5. Disk Drives Screen Menu Options
93
IDE Primary Channel Master Submenu
94
Figure B-5. IDE Primary Channel Master Submenu
94
Table B-6. IDE Primary Channel Master Submenu Options
94
Onboard Peripherals Screen
95
Figure B-6. Onboard Peripherals Screen Menu
95
Table B-7. Onboard Peripherals Screen Menu Options
95
Boot Options Screen
97
Figure B-7. Boot Options Screen Menu
97
Table B-8. Boot Options Screen Menu Options
97
Date and Time Screen
99
Figure B-8. Date and Time Screen Menu
99
Table B-9. Date and Time Screen Menu Options
99
System Security Screen
100
Figure B-9. System Security Screen Menu
100
Table B-10. System Security Screen Menu Options
100
Advanced Options Screen
101
Figure B-10. Advanced Options Screen Menu
101
Table B-11. Advanced Options Screen Menu Options
101
Memory/Cache Options Submenu
102
Figure B-11. Memory/Cache Options Submenu
102
Table B-12. Memory/Cache Options Submenu Options
102
Pnp/Pci Options Submenu
103
Figure B-12. Pnp/Pci Options Submenu
103
Table B-13. Pnp/Pci Options Screen Submenu Options
103
Disabling a Forgotten Password
104
Clearing NVRAM
105
Appendix C Beep Codes and System Messages
107
POST Beep Codes
107
System Messages
108
Memory Error
110
Pointing Device
110
Appendix D Regulatory Notices
113
VCCI Notice (Japan Only
114
Class a ITE
114
Class B ITE
115
Battery Disposal
115
Figure D-1. VCCI Class a ITE Regulatory Mark
115
Figure D-2. VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark
115
Index
117
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