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Dell Dimension 4100 User Manual (139 pages)
Dell PowerEdge 4100 Servers: User Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1.05 MB
Table of Contents
4
Safety Instructions
9
Typographical Conventions
12
Table of Contents
22
Chapter 1
22
Introduction
22
System Features
24
Supported Operating Systems
24
Front Panel
25
Connecting External Devices
25
Preventing Unauthorized Access Inside the Computer
25
Figure 1-1. Front Panel
25
Figure 1-2. Keylock
26
Physically Securing the Computer
26
Getting Help
28
Chapter 2
28
Using the Dell Server Assistant CD
28
Booting the CD
28
CD Main Menu
29
Choose Language
29
Configure the System
29
Run EISA Configuration Utility
29
Configure RAID Subsystem
29
Run System Utilities
29
Run System Diagnostics
30
Create Blank Formatted Diskette
30
Create Utility Diskettes
30
Create Operating System Support Diskettes
30
Create Windows NT Server 3.51 Diskettes
30
Create Netware 4.X Diskettes
31
Create Netware 3.12 Diskettes
31
Video Drivers
31
Installing Video Drivers for Windows NT 3.51
32
Asset Tag Utility
32
Using the Asset Tag Utility
32
Assigning and Deleting an Asset Tag Number
32
Table 2-1. Asset Tag Command-Line Options
34
Chapter 3
34
Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers
34
The Readme.txt File
34
The Scsiselect Utility
34
Scsiselect Default Settings
35
Table 3-1. Default SCSI Controller Settings
36
Basic Host Adapter Settings
36
Boot Device Settings
36
SCSI Device Settings
37
Advanced Host Adapter Settings
38
Starting the Scsiselect Utility
38
Using Scsiselect Menus
38
Using the SCSI Disk Utilities
39
Exiting Scsiselect
39
Installation for Microsoft Windows NT
39
Installation Overview
39
Installing Windows NT 3.51 and the Driver
39
Performing a Windows NT 3.51 Installation
40
Performing a Windows NT 4.0 Installation
40
Using Windows NT to Install or Update the Driver
40
Installing or Updating the Driver with Windows NT 3.51
41
Removing a Host Adapter
42
Swapping a Host Adapter
42
Troubleshooting for Windows NT
43
Installation for Novell Netware
43
Installation Overview
44
Installing EZ-SCSI
44
Calculating the Slot Number
45
Installing Netware and the Driver
45
Performing a Netware 4.X Installation
45
Table 3-2. Expansion Slot Bus Numbers and Device Numbers
46
Performing a Netware 3.12 Installation
47
Using Netware to Install or Update the Driver
47
Using the Load Command Line Options
47
Table 3-3. Load Command Line Options
49
Bit Mask Options
49
Sample Load Command
49
Using Startup.ncf and Autoexec.ncf
49
Using SCSI Devices
49
Figure 3-1. Bit Position
50
Booting From a SCSI Device
50
Formatting Media
50
Table 3-4. Files Necessary to Set Up Booting From a SCSI Device
50
Using Removable Media
51
Table 3-5. Drive Status Items
51
Table 3-6. Read After Write Verify Options
51
Using Netware-Tested and -Approved Drives
52
Setting Up a CD-ROM Drive with Net-Ware 3.12 or 4.X
52
Using the Netware Tape Backup Utility
52
Optimizing Performance
52
Troubleshooting for Netware
53
Non-Host-Adapter Specific
53
Host-Adapter Specific
54
Chapter 4
54
Using the System Setup Program
54
System Setup Screens
55
Table 4-1. System Setup Keys
56
Entering the System Setup Program
56
Figure 4-1. Main Menu of the System Setup Program
57
Main Menu Categories
57
Time
57
Date
57
Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B
57
Fast Video BIOS
57
Memory Cache
58
Boot Options Submenu Categories
58
Figure 4-2. Boot Options Submenu
59
Num Lock
59
Speaker
59
Processor 1
59
Processor 2
59
Base Memory
59
Extended Memory
60
Asset Tag
60
Advanced Menu Categories
60
Figure 4-3. Advanced Menu of the System Setup Program
61
Diskette Controller
61
On-Board SCSI a
61
Parallel Mode
61
Parallel Port
61
Serial Port 1
61
Serial Port 2
62
PS/2 Mouse
62
Security Menu Categories
62
Supervisor Password Is
62
User Password Is
62
Figure 4-4. Security Menu of the System Setup Program
63
Set Supervisor Password
63
Set User Password
63
Password On Boot
63
Diskette Access
63
System Backup Reminder
63
Virus Check Reminder
64
Save Changes & Exit
64
Exit Without Saving Changes
64
Get Default Values
64
Load Previous Values
64
Save Changes
64
Figure 4-5. Exit Menu of the System Setup Program
65
Using the Password Features
65
Using the Supervisor Password Feature
65
Assigning a Supervisor Password
65
Using Your Supervisor Password to Secure Your System
66
Operating with a Supervisor Password Enabled
66
Deleting or Changing an Existing Supervisor Password
66
Using the User Password Feature
67
Assigning a User Password
67
Using Your User Password to Secure Your System
67
Deleting or Changing an Existing User Password
68
Disabling a Forgotten Password
68
Password Options
68
Responding to Error Messages
68
Table 4-2. Password Options
70
Chapter 5
70
Using the EISA Configuration Utility
70
Configuring EISA, ISA, and PCI Expansion Cards
70
System Board Options
71
How to Run the EISA Configuration Utility
71
When to Run the EISA Configuration Utility
72
Making Selections in the EISA Configuration Utility
72
Using Online Instructions
72
Starting the EISA Configuration Utility
73
Main Menu
73
Learn about Configuring Your Computer
73
Configure Computer
73
Step 1: Important EISA Configuration Information
74
Step 2: Add or Remove Boards
75
Step 3: View or Edit Details
78
Figure 5-1. EISA System Board Options Screen (Example)
79
Step 4: Examine Switches or Print Report
79
Step 5: Save and Exit
79
Set Date and Set Time
79
Maintain System Configuration Diskette
79
Exit From This Utility
79
Advanced Menu
80
View Additional System Information Menu
80
Set Verification Mode Menu
80
Maintain SCI Files Menu
80
Resolving Resource Conflicts
81
Removing a Card That Conflicts with the Card You Just Installed
81
System Board Options Screen
81
MP Table Processing
81
ISA Cycle Wait Control
81
Fail-Safe Timer NMI
81
Bus-Master Timeout NMI
82
Using the Password Features
82
How Password Security Works
83
Assigning or Changing a Supervisor Password
84
Deleting an Existing Supervisor Password
84
Assigning or Changing a User Password
85
Deleting an Existing User Password
85
Disabling a Forgotten Password
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Dell Dimension 4100 User Manual (158 pages)
ADVANCED PORT REPLICATOR
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop Accessories
| Size: 3.81 MB
Table of Contents
3
English
3
Table of Contents
5
APR I/O Connectors
6
Figure 1-1. I/O Connectors On the Back of the APR
6
Table 1-1. External I/O Connectors
7
APR Controls and Indicators
7
Figure 1-2. Audio Line-Out Connector
7
Figure 1-3. Controls and Indicators
8
Connecting External Devices to the APR
8
Connecting the Computer to the APR
9
Docking the Computer
9
Figure 1-4. Docking the Computer
10
Undocking the Computer
10
Figure 1-5. Undocking the Computer
11
Figure 1-6. APR with the Monitor Stand
11
Monitor Stand
12
Safety Instructions
13
Table 1-2. Technical Specifications
13
Technical Specifications
15
Regulatory Notices
16
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
16
Class a
17
Class B
17
IC Notice (Canada Only)
18
CE Notice (European Union)
18
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
18
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
19
Class a ITE
19
Class B ITE
19
Figure 1-7. VCCI Class a ITE Regulatory Mark
19
Figure 1-8. VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark
20
MOC Notice (South Korea Only)
20
Class a Device
20
Figure 1-9. MOC Class a Regulatory Mark
21
Class B Device
21
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
21
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badań I Certyfikacji
21
Figure 1-10. MOC Class B Regulatory Mark
22
Pozostałe Instrukcje Bezpieczeństwa
22
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
23
Información Para NOM (Únicamente Para México)
24
Warranty and Return Policy
24
Three-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
24
Coverage During Year One
25
Coverage During Years Two and Three
25
General Provisions
26
Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
26
Coverage During Year One
27
Coverage During Years Two and Three
27
General Provisions
28
Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)
33
Français
35
Connecteurs D'e/S De L'apr
37
Boutons De Réglage Et Voyants De L'apr
38
Connexion De L'ordinateur À L'apr
39
Amarrage De L'ordinateur
40
Débranchement De L'ordinateur
38
Connexion De Périphériques Externes À L'apr
42
Support De Moniteur
43
Consignes De Sécurité
45
Caractéristiques Techniques
46
Réglementations
48
Réglementation FCC (États-Unis Seulement)
48
Classe a
48
Classe B
49
Réglementation IC (Canada Seulement)
50
Réglementation CE (Union Européenne)
50
Conformité EN 55022 (République Tchèque Seulement)
51
Réglementation VCCI (Japon Seulement)
51
Classe a ITE
52
Classe B ITE
52
Réglementation MOC (Corée Du Sud Uniquement)
53
Appareil De Classe a
53
Appareil De Classe B
54
Avis Du Centre Polonais De Test Et D'agrément
54
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badaò I Certyfikacji
54
Pozostaše Instrukcje Bezpieczeòstwa
55
Informations Sur La Norme NOM (Mexique Seulement)
56
Información Para NOM (Únicamente Para México)
57
Garantie Et Règle De Retour
57
Garantie Limitée De Trois Ans (États-Unis Seulement)
65
Deutsch
67
E/A-Anschlüsse Des APR
69
Bedienelemente Und Anzeigen Des APR
70
Computer an Den APR Anschließen
71
Computer in Die Docking-Station Einsetzen
72
Computer Vom APR Trennen
70
Externe Geräte an Den APR Anschließen
73
Bildschirmträger
74
Sicherheitshinweise
76
Technische Daten
77
Normenhinweise
78
Fcc-Hinweise (Nur USA)
79
Klasse a
79
Klasse B
80
IC-Hinweis (Nur Kanada)
80
Ce-Hinweis (Europäische Union)
81
EN 55022-Konformität (Nur Tschechische Republik)
81
VCCI-Hinweis (Nur Japan)
81
ITE Der Klasse a
82
ITE Der Klasse B
82
Moc-Hinweis (Nur Südkorea)
83
Gerät Der Klasse a
83
Gerät Der Klasse B
84
Hinweis Des Center for Testing and Certification (Polen)
84
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badaò I Certyfikacji
84
Pozostaše Instrukcje Bezpieczeòstwa
85
Nom-Informationen (Nur Mexiko)
86
Información Para NOM (Únicamente Para México)
87
Gewährleistung Und Rücknahmegarantie
87
Eingeschränkte Dreijahresgarantie (Nur USA)
87
Garantieansprüche Während Des Ersten Jahres
88
Garantieansprüche Während Des Zweiten Und Dritten Jahres
89
Allgemeine Bestimmungen
90
Eingeschränkte Dreijahresgarantie (Nur Kanada)
90
Garantieansprüche Während Des Ersten Jahres
91
Garantieansprüche Während Des Zweiten Und Dritten Jahres
91
Allgemeine Bestimmungen
93
30-Tage-Rückgaberecht (Nur USA Und Kanada)
Dell Dimension 4100 Manual (160 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.92 MB
Table of Contents
3
A Tour of Your Computer
3
Front View
5
Keyboard Status Lights
6
Device Status Lights
7
Touch Pad
7
Module Bay
7
Battery Bay
8
Power Button
8
Dell™ Accessdirect™ Button
8
Left Side View
9
Pc Card Slot
9
Hard Drive
9
Security Cable Slot
10
Right Side View
11
Infrared Sensor
12
Audio Connectors
13
Modem Connector
13
Network Connector
14
Air Vent
14
Back View
17
Video Monitor Connector
17
AC Adapter Connector
18
Bottom View
19
Battery Release Latch
20
Conserving Power
20
Power Conservation Modes
20
Standby Mode
21
Hibernate Mode
22
Power Options Properties
22
Power Schemes Tab
24
Alarms Tab
25
Power Meter Tab
25
Advanced Tab
27
Hibernate Tab
30
System Specifications
31
Ports and Connectors
39
Solving Problems
39
Accessing Help Files
41
Power Problems
42
Error Messages
43
Video and Display Problems
43
If the Display Is Blank
44
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
45
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
45
Sound and Speaker Problems
45
If You Have a Problem with Integrated Speakers
46
If You Have a Problem with External Speakers
47
Printer Problems
47
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
50
Scanner Problems
50
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
51
External Keyboard Problems
52
Unexpected Characters
52
Drive Problems
52
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Drive
53
If You Cannot Play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
54
If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD Drive Tray
55
If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound
55
If the CD-RW Drive Stops Writing
55
If You Have Problems with a Hard Drive
56
Network Problems
56
General Program Problems
57
A Program Crashes
57
A Program Stops Responding
57
Error Messages Appear
57
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
58
E-Mail Problems
58
If Your Computer Gets Wet
59
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
60
Resolving Other Technical Problems
60
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
62
Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
62
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
65
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
65
Windows XP
66
Windows Me
67
Windows 2000
68
Using System Restore
69
Creating a Restore Point
70
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
71
Undoing the Last System Restore
72
Reinstalling Windows XP
74
Reinstalling Windows Me
76
Reinstalling Windows 2000
78
Enabling Hibernate Support
79
Using the Dell™ Diagnostics
79
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
79
Features of the Dell Diagnostics
80
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
82
Diagnostics Menu
83
Advanced Testing
85
Confirming the System Configuration Information
87
System Setup Program
88
Viewing the System Setup Screens
89
Commonly Used Options
89
Changing the Boot Sequence
89
Changing Printer Modes
90
Changing COM Ports
90
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
92
Port Locations
93
Serial Connector
94
Parallel Connector
95
Docking Connector
98
USB Connector
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Dell Dimension 4100 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual (134 pages)
Dell PowerEdge 4100 Servers: Install Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 3.34 MB
Table of Contents
4
Safety Instructions
4
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
7
Notational Conventions
7
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
7
Typographical Conventions
10
About This Guide
12
Checking the Basics
12
Backing Up Files
12
B Asic Checks
13
C Hecking Connections and Switches
16
L Ook and Listen
17
T He System Setup Program
17
T He EISA Configuration Utility
18
Messages and Codes
18
System Messages
22
S Ystem Beep Codes
23
Warning Messages
23
Diagnostics Messages
24
A Lert Log Messages From the Dell HIP Program
26
SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Codes
28
Finding Software Solutions
28
I Nstalling and Configuring Software
28
Using Software
28
Error Messages
29
Input Errors
29
Program Conflicts
29
Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts
30
Running the System Diagnostics
30
W Hen to Use the System Diagnostics
30
F Eatures of the System Diagnostics
31
S Tarting the System Diagnostics
32
H Ow to Use the System Diagnostics
33
C Onfirming the System Configuration Information
33
How to Use the Menu
33
M Ain Menu Categories
34
Options Under Subtest
34
Run Under Subtest
34
Quit Menu Under Subtest
34
Select Under Subtest
35
Maximum Errors Allowed
36
Pause for User Response
36
Output Device for Error Messages
36
Output Device for Status Messages
37
Test Limits
38
T Ests in the System Diagnostics
40
Error Messages
40
RAM Test Group
40
Why Run a RAM Test
41
S Ystem Set Test Group
41
Why Run a System Set Test
43
Why Run a Video Test
43
K Eyboard Test Group
43
Why Run a Keyboard Test
44
D Iskette Drives Test Group
44
Why Run the Mouse Test
44
Why Run a Diskette Drives Test
45
H Ard-Disk Drives (Non-Scsi) Test Group
45
S Erial/Infrared Ports Test Group
45
Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test
46
P Arallel Ports Test Group
46
Why Run a Parallel Ports Test
47
SCSI Devices Test Group
47
Why Run a SCSI Devices Test
48
Checking the Equipment
48
T Roubleshooting the Monitor
49
T Roubleshooting the Keyboard
49
T Roubleshooting I/O Ports
50
Troubleshooting the Basic I/O Functions
51
Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer
51
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
52
Checking Inside the Computer
52
R Emoving and Replacing the Computer Covers
53
Removing the Computer Covers
54
Replacing the Computer Covers
55
Removing the Front Bezel
55
I Nside the Chassis
57
R Esponding to a Dell HIP Alert Message
57
T Roubleshooting a Wet Computer
58
T Roubleshooting a Damaged Computer
58
T Roubleshooting the Battery
59
T Roubleshooting Power Supply
59
Replacing a Power Supply
60
T Roubleshooting a Cooling Fan
60
Troubleshooting Power Cable Connections
61
Replacing a Cooling Fan
61
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
63
Troubleshooting System Memory
64
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
65
T Roubleshooting the System Board
66
T Roubleshooting the Diskette Drive Subsystem
66
Checking the Diskette Drive Subsystem
68
Troubleshooting a SCSI Tape Drive
69
T Roubleshooting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
69
Drive Indicator Error Codes
72
Installing System Board Options
73
Expansion Cards
74
Installing an Expansion Card
74
Removing an Expansion Card
75
Adding Memory
75
Memory Upgrade Kits
75
DIMM Installation Guidelines
76
Performing a Memory Upgrade
77
Installing Dimms
77
Removing Dimms
78
U Pgrading the Microprocessor or Installing a Secondary Microprocessor
81
Replacing the Battery
84
Installing Drives in the External Bays
Dell Dimension 4100 Solution Manual (146 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.23 MB
Table of Contents
3
Table of Contents
9
Safety and EMC Instructions: Portable Computers
9
Safety Instructions
13
EMC Instructions
14
When Using Your Computer
15
Ergonomic Computing Habits
17
When Removing or Replacing Parts
17
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
19
1 Setting Up
20
Connecting a Printer
20
Parallel Printer
21
USB Printer
22
Installing the Printer Driver
23
Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows ® XP Only)
23
Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only)
24
Turning Off the Computer
24
Windows Me and Windows 2000
24
About the Module Bay
25
Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
25
Swapping Devices While Windows Is Running
26
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
27
Setting Up the Dolby Headphone
28
Setting Up the APR to Connect to a Network
28
Power Protection Devices
28
Surge Protectors
29
Line Conditioners
29
Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices
31
2 Solving Problems
32
Finding Solutions
34
Accessing Help
35
Power Problems
36
Error Messages
38
Video and Display Problems
38
If the Display Is Blank
39
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
40
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
40
Sound and Speaker Problems
40
If You Have a Problem with Integrated Speakers
40
If You Have a Problem with External Speakers
41
Printer Problems
41
If You Cannot Print to a Parallel Port Printer
42
If You Cannot Print to a USB Printer
43
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
46
Scanner Problems
47
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
48
External Keyboard Problems
49
Unexpected Characters
49
Drive Problems
49
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Disk
51
If You Cannot Play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
52
If You Cannot Play a DVD Movie
52
If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD Drive Tray
52
If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound
52
If the CD-RW Drive Stops Writing
53
If You Have Problems with a Hard Drive
53
Network Problems
54
General Program Problems
54
A Program Crashes
54
A Program Stops Responding
55
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
55
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Version of the Windows Operating Systems
55
Error Messages Appear
56
E-Mail Problems
56
If Your Computer Gets Wet
57
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
58
Resolving Other Technical Problems
58
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
59
Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver
61
Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
62
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
62
Windows XP
63
Windows Me
64
Windows 2000
65
Using System Restore
65
Windows XP
66
Windows Me
66
Creating a Restore Point
67
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
68
Undoing the Last System Restore
68
Reinstalling Windows XP
70
Reinstalling Windows Me
72
Reinstalling Windows 2000
73
Enabling Hibernate Support
Dell Dimension 4100 Solution Manual (146 pages)
Solutions Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.39 MB
Table of Contents
3
Table of Contents
9
Safety and EMC Instructions: Portable Computers
9
Safety Instructions
13
EMC Instructions
14
When Using Your Computer
15
Ergonomic Computing Habits
17
When Removing or Replacing Parts
17
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
19
1 Setting Up
20
Connecting a Printer
20
Parallel Printer
21
USB Printer
22
Installing the Printer Driver
23
Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows ® XP Only)
23
Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only)
24
Turning Off the Computer
24
Windows Me and Windows 2000
24
About the Module Bay
25
Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
25
Swapping Devices While Windows Is Running
26
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
27
Setting Up the Dolby Headphone
28
Setting Up the APR to Connect to a Network
28
Power Protection Devices
28
Surge Protectors
29
Line Conditioners
29
Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices
31
2 Solving Problems
32
Finding Solutions
34
Accessing Help
35
Power Problems
36
Error Messages
38
Video and Display Problems
38
If the Display Is Blank
39
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
40
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
40
Sound and Speaker Problems
40
If You Have a Problem with Integrated Speakers
40
If You Have a Problem with External Speakers
41
Printer Problems
41
If You Cannot Print to a Parallel Port Printer
42
If You Cannot Print to a USB Printer
43
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
46
Scanner Problems
47
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
48
External Keyboard Problems
49
Unexpected Characters
49
Drive Problems
49
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Disk
51
If You Cannot Play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
52
If You Cannot Play a DVD Movie
52
If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD Drive Tray
52
If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound
52
If the CD-RW Drive Stops Writing
53
If You Have Problems with a Hard Drive
53
Network Problems
54
General Program Problems
54
A Program Crashes
54
A Program Stops Responding
55
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
55
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Version of the Windows Operating Systems
55
Error Messages Appear
56
E-Mail Problems
56
If Your Computer Gets Wet
57
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
58
Resolving Other Technical Problems
58
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
59
Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver
61
Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
62
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
62
Windows XP
63
Windows Me
64
Windows 2000
65
Using System Restore
65
Windows XP
66
Windows Me
66
Creating a Restore Point
67
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
68
Undoing the Last System Restore
68
Reinstalling Windows XP
70
Reinstalling Windows Me
72
Reinstalling Windows 2000
73
Enabling Hibernate Support
Dell Dimension 4100 Service Manual (72 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.52 MB
Table of Contents
2
Using the Dell™ Diagnostics
2
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
2
Features of the Dell Diagnostics
2
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
3
Advanced Testing
3
Diagnostics Menu
4
Confirming the System Configuration Information
5
Port Locations
5
Serial Connector
6
Docking Connector
8
Video Connector
8
Usb Connector
9
S-Video Tv-Out Connector
10
Conserving Power
10
Power Conservation Modes
10
Power Options Properties
10
Standby Mode
10
Hibernate Mode
11
Power Schemes Tab
11
Alarms Tab
12
Power Meter Tab
12
Advanced Tab
13
Hibernate Tab
15
Removing and Replacing Parts
15
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
15
Recommended Tools
16
Screw Identification
17
System Components
17
Exploded View
19
Display Cover
19
Hard Drive Assembly
19
Removing the Hard Drive
20
Replacing the Hard Drive
20
Adding a Daughter Card Modem
21
Removing the Memory Module Cover
21
Memory Module
22
Removing the Memory Modules
22
Replacing the Memory Modules
23
Mini PCI Card Assembly
23
Removing the Mini PCI Card
23
Replacing the Mini PCI Card
24
Keyboard Assembly
24
Removing the Keyboard
25
Replacing the Keyboard
26
Display Assembly
28
Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel
29
Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel
29
Removing the Display Latch
29
Replacing the Display Latch
30
Removing the Hinge Covers
30
Replacing the Hinge Covers
31
Palm Rest
33
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
34
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
34
Removing the Microprocessor Module
34
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
35
Flashing the BIOS
35
Removing the Reserve Battery
36
Replacing the Reserve Battery
36
Removing the Speaker Assemblies
38
System Board Assembly
38
Removing the System Board
39
Replacing the System Board
40
Module Latch Assemblies
42
System Setup Program
42
Viewing the System Setup Screens
42
Commonly Used Options
42
Changing the Boot Sequence
43
Changing Printer Modes
43
Changing COM Ports
43
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
44
Solving Problems
44
Accessing Help Files
44
Power Problems
45
Error Messages
45
Video and Display Problems
45
If the Display Is Blank
46
Sound and Speaker Problems
46
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
46
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
46
If You Have a Problem with Integrated Speakers
46
If You Have a Problem with External Speakers
47
Printer Problems
47
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
48
Scanner Problems
48
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
48
External Keyboard Problems
48
Unexpected Characters
49
Drive Problems
49
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Drive
49
If You Cannot Play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
50
Network Problems
50
General Program Problems
Dell Dimension 4100 Solution Manual (102 pages)
Dell Dimension 4100 System Solutions Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 1.69 MB
Table of Contents
2
Abbreviations and Acronyms
3
Table of Contents
7
Safety Instructions
8
When Working Inside Your Computer
11
1 Setting Up
12
Setting Up Dellnet™ (U.S. Only)
12
Accessing the Internet
12
Accessing Your E-Mail
12
Viewing Your Account Information
13
Sending and Receiving E-Mail
13
Resetting E-Mail Address Settings
13
Connecting a Printer
14
Parallel Printer
15
USB Printer
15
Installing the Printer Driver
16
Turning Off the Computer
16
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
16
Windows 2000
17
2 Solving Problems
18
Finding Solutions
20
Accessing Help Files
20
Power Problems
21
Start-Up Error Messages
22
Video and Monitor Problems
22
If the Screen Is Blank
23
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
24
Sound and Speaker Problems
25
Printer Problems
25
If You Cannot Print to a Parallel Port Printer
25
If You Cannot Print to a USB Printer
26
Scanner Problems
26
Modem Problems
27
Mouse Problems
28
Keyboard Problems
28
Drive Problems
28
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Disk
29
If You Cannot Play a Music CD or Install a Program From a CD
30
If You Cannot Play a DVD Movie
30
If the CD-RW Drive Stops Writing
30
If You Have a Hard Drive Problem
31
Network Problems
31
Windows Error Messages
32
General Program Problems
32
A Program Crashes
32
A Program Stops Responding
32
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
33
Internet Connection Problems
33
If You Have a Problem with Your Dellnet Account
33
E-Mail Problems
33
Resolving Other Technical Problems
34
Reinstalling Drivers
35
Reinstalling Windows 98
37
Reinstalling Windows Me
39
Reinstalling Windows 2000
Dell Dimension 4100 Service Manual (83 pages)
Dell PowerEdge 4100 Servers: Service Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 2.2 MB
Table of Contents
3
System Overview
3
System Features
10
System Memory
10
Advanced Expansion Subsystem
10
Integrated Server Management
11
Video Controller
11
Integrated Scsi Controllers
11
Scsi Configuration Guidelines
12
Device Termination
12
Scsi ID Numbers
13
System Unit
13
System Power Supply
14
Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors (Nonredun- Dant Systems)
18
Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors (Redundant Systems)
22
System Board Layout
23
Main Memory
23
System Board Jumpers
24
Interrupt Assignments
25
Dma Channel Assignments
26
Technical Specifications
31
Basic Troubleshooting
32
E Xternal Visual Inspection
33
O Bserving the Boot Routine
34
I Nternal Visual Inspection
35
E Liminating Resource Conflicts
35
Running the System Diagnostics
36
Getting Help
37
Beep Codes and Error Messages
37
Post Beep Codes
39
System Error Messages
43
Removing and Replacing Parts
43
Recommended Tools
44
Precautionary Measures
44
C Omputer Covers
46
Front Bezel
48
Front-Panel Inserts
49
Externally Accessible Drives
51
Hard Disk Drives
53
SCSI Backplane Board
54
Power Supply
55
P Ower-Supply Paralleling Board
56
P Ower Connector Panel
57
Control Panel
58
Cooling Fans
59
System Board Components
60
Expansion Cards
62
Microprocessor and Heat Sink
65
System Battery
66
System Board
67
System Setup Program
Dell Dimension 4100 User Manual (108 pages)
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Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop Accessories
| Size: 3.25 MB
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Dell Laptop Quick Start Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.16 MB
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Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 4.52 MB
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Brand:
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| Category:
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| Size: 0.17 MB
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