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Dell Dimension 900 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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
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
Chapter 5 Checking Inside Your Computer

67
- Expansion Cards
  67
- 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
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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