Dell Dimension 9150 Desktop Computer Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Dimension 9150 Desktop Computer. We have 4 Dell Dimension 9150 Desktop Computer manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Setup Manual

Dell Dimension 9150 Owner's Manual (148 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.94 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

13
2 Solving Problems

37
- Troubleshooting Tips
  37
- Battery Problems
  37
- Drive Problems
  38
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    38
  - Hard Drive Problems
    39
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  39
- Error Messages
  41
- Media Card Reader Problems
  42
- Keyboard Problems
  42
- Lockups and Software Problems
  43
- Memory Problems
  45
- Mouse Problems
  45
- Network Problems
  46
- Power Problems
  47
- Printer Problems
  48
- Scanner Problems
  48
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  49
  - No Sound from Speakers
    49
  - No Sound from Headphones
    50
- Video and Monitor Problems
  50
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    50
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    51
3 Troubleshooting Tools

53
- Diagnostic Lights
  53
- Dell Diagnostics
  56
  - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
    56
- Drivers
  57
  - What Is a Driver
    57
  - Identifying Drivers
    58
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    58
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  59
- Restoring Your Operating System
  59
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
    60
  - Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
    61
4 Removing and Installing Parts

63
- Before You Begin
  63
- Front View of the Computer
  65
- Back View of the Computer
  67
- Removing the Computer Cover
  68
- Inside View of Your Computer
  70
- System Board Components
  71
- Memory
  72
  - Memory Overview
    72
  - Installing Memory
    74
  - Removing Memory
    76
- Cards
  76
  - PCI Cards
    77
  - PCI Express Cards
    81
- Drive Panels
  89
- Drives
  92
  - General Installation Guidelines
    92
- Hard Drive
  92
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    93
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    94
  - Adding a Second Hard Drive
    95
- Floppy Drive
  96
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    96
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    98
- Media Card Reader
  99
  - Removing a Media Card Reader
    99
  - Installing a Media Card Reader
    101
- CD/DVD Drive
  102
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    103
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    104
- Battery
  106
  - Replacing the Battery
    106
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  107
5 Appendix

109
- Specifications
  109
- System Setup
  113
  - Overview
    113
  - Entering System Setup
    114
  - System Setup Options
    116
  - Boot Sequence
    119
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  121
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  122
- Cleaning Your Computer
  122
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    122
  - Mouse
    123
  - Floppy Drive
    123
  - Cds and Dvds
    123
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  123
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    124
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    124
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  124
  - Class a
    125
  - Class B
    125
  - FCC Identification Information
    126
- Contacting Dell
  126
Index

145

Dell Dimension 9150 Owner's Manual (150 pages)

Dell Personal Computer User Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 9.53 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

13
- Setting up a Printer
  13
  - Printer Cable
    13
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    14
- Connecting to the Internet
  14
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    15
- Playing Cds and Dvds
  16
  - Adjusting the Volume
    17
  - Adjusting the Picture
    18
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  18
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    18
  - Using Blank Cds and Dvds
    19
  - Helpful Tips
    19
- Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
  20
- Connecting Two Monitors
  21
- Setting up a Home and Office Network
  24
  - Connecting to a Network Adapter
    24
  - Network Setup Wizard
    24
- Power Management
  25
  - Standby Mode
    25
  - Hibernate Mode
    25
  - Power Options Properties
    26
- Ieee 1394
  27
- Hyper-Threading
  28
- About Your RAID Configuration
  28
2 Solving Problems

37
- Troubleshooting Tips
  37
- Battery Problems
  37
- Drive Problems
  38
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    38
  - Hard Drive Problems
    39
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  39
- Error Messages
  41
- Media Card Reader Problems
  42
- Keyboard Problems
  42
- Lockups and Software Problems
  43
- Memory Problems
  45
- Mouse Problems
  45
- Network Problems
  46
- Power Problems
  47
- Printer Problems
  48
- Scanner Problems
  48
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  49
  - No Sound from Speakers
    49
  - No Sound from Headphones
    50
- Video and Monitor Problems
  50
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    50
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    51
3 Troubleshooting Tools

53
- Diagnostic Lights
  53
- Dell Diagnostics
  56
  - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
    56
- Drivers
  57
  - What Is a Driver
    57
  - Identifying Drivers
    58
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    58
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  59
- Restoring Your Operating System
  59
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
    60
  - Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
    61
4 Removing and Installing Parts

63
- Before You Begin
  63
- Front View of the Computer
  65
- Back View of the Computer
  67
- Removing the Computer Cover
  68
- Inside View of Your Computer
  70
- System Board Components
  71
- Memory
  72
  - Memory Overview
    72
  - Installing Memory
    74
  - Removing Memory
    76
- Cards
  76
  - PCI Cards
    77
  - PCI Express Cards
    81
- Drive Panels
  90
- Drives
  93
  - General Installation Guidelines
    94
- Hard Drive
  94
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    95
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    96
  - Adding a Second Hard Drive
    97
- Floppy Drive
  99
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    99
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    101
- Media Card Reader
  101
  - Removing a Media Card Reader
    102
  - Installing a Media Card Reader
    104
- CD/DVD Drive
  105
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    106
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    107
- Battery
  109
  - Replacing the Battery
    109
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  110
5 Appendix

111
- Specifications
  111
- System Setup
  115
  - Overview
    115
  - Entering System Setup
    116
  - System Setup Options
    118
  - Boot Sequence
    121
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  123
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  124
- Cleaning Your Computer
  124
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    124
  - Mouse
    125
  - Floppy Drive
    125
  - Cds and Dvds
    125
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  125
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    126
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    126
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  126
  - Class a
    127
  - Class B
    127
  - FCC Identification Information
    128
- Contacting Dell
  128
Index

147

Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual (70 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.23 MB

Before You Begin
2
Getting Started
2
Recommended Tools
2
Turning off Your Computer
2
Before Working Inside Your Computer
3
About Your Computer
4
Front View of the Computer
4
Back View of the Computer
5
Removing the Computer Cover
8
Technical Overview
10
Inside View of Your Computer
10
System Board Components
10
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
11
DC Power Connector P1
12
DC Power Connector P2
13
DC Power Connector P7
14
DC Power Connector P4
14
Specifications
16
Diagnostic Lights
20
Advanced Troubleshooting
20
Power Lights
20
Beep Codes
22
Entering System Setup
25
System Setup Screens
25
System Setup Options
26
Boot Sequence
28
Option Settings
28
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
29
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
29
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
29
Clearing CMOS Settings
30
Removing and Installing Parts
32
Memory Overview
32
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
33
Installing Memory
33
Removing Memory
35
Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
40
Removing the Drive Panel
41
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
42
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
42
Replacing the Drive Panel
43
Connecting Drive Cables
43
Drive Interface Connectors
44
Hard Drive
44
Removing a Hard Drive
45
Installing a Hard Drive
46
Adding a Second Hard Drive
47
Floppy Drive
48
Removing a Floppy Drive
49
Installing a Floppy Drive
50
Removing a Media Card Reader
50
Installing a Media Card Reader
52
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
53
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
54
Removing the Power Supply
56
Replacing the Power Supply
57
Removing the Processor
57
Installing the Processor
59
I/O-Panel Components
61
Removing the I/O Panel
62
Replacing the I/O Panel
65
Replacing the Battery
65
Removing the System Board
66
Replacing the System Board
67
Replacing the Computer Cover
69

Dell Dimension 9150 Setup Manual (2 pages)

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Table of Contents

1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

2 Solving Problems

3 Troubleshooting Tools

4 Removing and Installing Parts

5 Appendix

Index

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1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

2 Solving Problems

3 Troubleshooting Tools

4 Removing and Installing Parts

5 Appendix

Index

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