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Dell Dimension 4100 User Manual

Dell Dimension 4100 User Manual (139 pages)

Dell PowerEdge 4100 Servers: User Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Ergonomic Computing Habits
4
Safety Instructions
4
W Hen Using Your Computer System
4
About this Guide
8
W Arranty and Return Policy Information
8
Notational Conventions
9
O Ther Documents You May Need
9
Typographical Conventions
9
Table of Contents
12
Chapter 1 Introduction

22
- System Features
  22
  - Supported Operating Systems
    24
- Front Panel
  24
- Figure 1-2. Keylock
  25
- Connecting External Devices
  25
- Preventing Unauthorized Access Inside the Computer
  25
- Figure 1-1. Front Panel
  25
- Physically Securing the Computer
  26
- Getting Help
  26
Chapter 2 Using the Dell Server Assistant CD

28
- Booting the CD
  28
- CD Main Menu
  28
  - Choose Language
    29
  - Configure the System
    29
    
    Run EISA Configuration Utility
    29
    
    Configure RAID Subsystem
    29
  - Run System Utilities
    29
    
    Run System Diagnostics
    29
  - Use Online Manuals
    29
    
    Use the System User's Guide
    29
    
    Use the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
    29
  - Create Diskettes
    29
    
    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
    30
    
    Create Netware 3.12 Diskettes
    31
- Video Drivers
  31
  - Installing Video Drivers for Windows NT 3.51
    31
- 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
    32
Chapter 3

34
Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers

34
The Readme.txt File

34
Chapter 4 Using the System Setup Program

54
- System Setup Screens
  54
- Table 4-1. System Setup Keys
  55
- Entering the System Setup Program
  56
- Figure 4-1. Main Menu of the System Setup Program
  56
- Main Menu Categories
  57
  - Time
    57
  - Date
    57
  - Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B
    57
  - Fast Video BIOS
    57
  - Memory Cache
    57
  - Boot Sequence
    57
    
    Boot Options Submenu Categories
    58
    
    Figure 4-2. Boot Options Submenu
    58
  - Num Lock
    59
  - Speaker
    59
  - Processor 1
    59
  - Processor 2
    59
  - Base Memory
    59
  - Extended Memory
    59
  - Level 2 Cache
    59
  - Video Memory
    59
  - Service Tag
    59
  - Asset Tag
    60
- Advanced Menu Categories
  60
  - Figure 4-3. Advanced Menu of the System Setup Program
    60
  - Diskette Controller
    61
  - On-Board SCSI a
    61
  - On-Board SCSI B
    61
  - Parallel Mode
    61
  - Parallel Port
    61
  - PCI Scan Sequence
    61
  - Serial Port 1
    61
  - Serial Port 2
    61
  - Use MP Specification
    61
  - 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
    62
  - Set Supervisor Password
    63
  - Set User Password
    63
  - Password on Boot
    63
  - Diskette Access
    63
  - System Backup Reminder
    63
  - Virus Check Reminder
    63
- Exit Menu Categories
  63
  - 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
    64
- Using the Password Features
  65
- Responding to Error Messages
  68
- Table 4-2. Password Options
  68
Chapter 5 Using the EISA Configuration Utility

70
Chapter 6 Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives

86
- Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives in the Internal Drive Bays
  87
- Configuring the Boot Device
  89
  - Table 6-1. SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Patterns
    89
  - Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
    90
Appendix A

92
- Table A-1. Technical Specifications
  92

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Dell Dimension 4100 User Manual

Dell Dimension 4100 User Manual (158 pages)

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Table of Contents

Dell Dimension 4100 Manual

Dell Dimension 4100 Manual (160 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

A Tour of Your Computer
3
Front View
3
Keyboard Status Lights
5
Device Status Lights
6
Touch Pad
7
Module Bay
7
Battery Bay
7
Power Button
8
Dell™ Accessdirect™ Button
8
Left Side View
8
Pc Card Slot
9
Hard Drive
9
Security Cable Slot
9
Right Side View
10
Infrared Sensor
11
Audio Connectors
12
Modem Connector
13
Network Connector
13
Air Vent
14
Back View
14
Video Monitor Connector
17
AC Adapter Connector
17
Bottom View
18
Battery Release Latch
19
Conserving Power
20
Power Conservation Modes
20
Standby Mode
20
Hibernate Mode
21
Power Options Properties
22
Power Schemes Tab
22
Alarms Tab
24
Power Meter Tab
25
Advanced Tab
25
Hibernate Tab
27
System Specifications
30
Ports and Connectors
31
Solving Problems
39
Accessing Help Files
39
Power Problems
41
Error Messages
42
Video and Display Problems
43
If the Display Is Blank
43
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
44
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
45
Sound and Speaker Problems
45
If You Have a Problem with Integrated Speakers
45
If You Have a Problem with External Speakers
46
Printer Problems
47
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
47
Scanner Problems
50
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
50
External Keyboard Problems
51
Unexpected Characters
52
Drive Problems
52
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Drive
52
If You Cannot Play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
53
If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD Drive Tray
54
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
55
Network Problems
56
General Program Problems
56
A Program Crashes
57
A Program Stops Responding
57
Error Messages Appear
57
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
57
E-Mail Problems
58
If Your Computer Gets Wet
58
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
59
Resolving Other Technical Problems
60
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
60
Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
62
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
62
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
65
Windows XP
65
Windows Me
66
Windows 2000
67
Using System Restore
68
Creating a Restore Point
69
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
70
Undoing the Last System Restore
71
Reinstalling Windows XP
72
Reinstalling Windows Me
74
Reinstalling Windows 2000
76
Enabling Hibernate Support
78
Using the Dell™ Diagnostics
79
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
79
Features of the Dell Diagnostics
79
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
80
Diagnostics Menu
82
Advanced Testing
83
Confirming the System Configuration Information
85
System Setup Program
87
Viewing the System Setup Screens
88
Commonly Used Options
89
Changing the Boot Sequence
89
Changing Printer Modes
89
Changing COM Ports
90
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
90
Port Locations
92
Serial Connector
93
Parallel Connector
94
Docking Connector
95
USB Connector
98
Video Connector
99
S-Video TV-Out Connector
100
Removing and Replacing Parts
102
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
102
Recommended Tools
103
Screw Identification
105
System Components
107

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Dell Dimension 4100 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual

Dell Dimension 4100 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual (134 pages)

Dell PowerEdge 4100 Servers: Install Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions
4
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
4
Notational Conventions
7
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
7
Typographical Conventions
7
About this Guide
10
Checking the Basics
12
Backing up Files
12
B Asic Checks
12
C Hecking Connections and Switches
13
L Ook and Listen
16
T He System Setup Program
17
T He EISA Configuration Utility
17
Messages and Codes
18
System Messages
18
S Ystem Beep Codes
22
Warning Messages
23
Diagnostics Messages
23
A Lert Log Messages from the Dell HIP Program
24
SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Codes
26
Finding Software Solutions
28
I Nstalling and Configuring Software
28
Using Software
28
Error Messages
28
Input Errors
29
Program Conflicts
29
Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts
29
Running the System Diagnostics
30
W Hen to Use the System Diagnostics
30
F Eatures of the System Diagnostics
30
S Tarting the System Diagnostics
31
H Ow to Use the System Diagnostics
32
C Onfirming the System Configuration Information
33
How to Use the Menu
33
M Ain Menu Categories
33
Options under Subtest
34
Run under Subtest
34
Quit Menu under Subtest
34
Select under Subtest
34
Maximum Errors Allowed
35
Pause for User Response
36
Output Device for Error Messages
36
Output Device for Status Messages
36
Test Limits
37
T Ests in the System Diagnostics
38
Error Messages
40
RAM Test Group
40
Why Run a RAM Test
40
S Ystem Set Test Group
41
Why Run a System Set Test
41
Why Run a Video Test
43
K Eyboard Test Group
43
Why Run a Keyboard Test
43
D Iskette Drives Test Group
44
Why Run the Mouse Test
44
Why Run a Diskette Drives Test
44
H Ard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) Test Group
45
S Erial/Infrared Ports Test Group
45
Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test
45
P Arallel Ports Test Group
46
Why Run a Parallel Ports Test
46
SCSI Devices Test Group
47
Why Run a SCSI Devices Test
47
Checking the Equipment
48
T Roubleshooting the Monitor
48
T Roubleshooting the Keyboard
49
T Roubleshooting I/O Ports
49
Troubleshooting the Basic I/O Functions
50
Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer
51
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
51
Checking Inside the Computer
52
R Emoving and Replacing the Computer Covers
52
Removing the Computer Covers
53
Replacing the Computer Covers
54
Removing the Front Bezel
55
I Nside the Chassis
55
R Esponding to a Dell HIP Alert Message
57
T Roubleshooting a Wet Computer
57
T Roubleshooting a Damaged Computer
58
T Roubleshooting the Battery
58
T Roubleshooting Power Supply
59
Replacing a Power Supply
59
T Roubleshooting a Cooling Fan
60
Troubleshooting Power Cable Connections
60
Replacing a Cooling Fan
61
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
61
Troubleshooting System Memory
63
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
64
T Roubleshooting the System Board
65
T Roubleshooting the Diskette Drive Subsystem
66
Checking the Diskette Drive Subsystem
66
Troubleshooting a SCSI Tape Drive
68
T Roubleshooting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
69
Drive Indicator Error Codes
69
Installing System Board Options
72
Expansion Cards
73
Installing an Expansion Card
74
Removing an Expansion Card
74
Adding Memory
75
Memory Upgrade Kits
75
DIMM Installation Guidelines
75
Performing a Memory Upgrade
76
Installing Dimms
77
Removing Dimms
77
U Pgrading the Microprocessor or Installing a Secondary Microprocessor
78
Replacing the Battery
81
Installing Drives in the External Bays
84
Efore You Begin
85
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
85
Connecting the Drive
85
I Nstalling SCSI Devices in the External Bays
86
SCSI Configuration Information
86
DC Power Cables
86
Scsi ID Numbers
87

Dell Dimension 4100 Solution Manual

Dell Dimension 4100 Solution Manual (146 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Dell Dimension 4100 Service Manual

Dell Dimension 4100 Service Manual (72 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Using the Dell™ Diagnostics
2
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
2
Features of the Dell Diagnostics
2
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
2
Advanced Testing
3
Diagnostics Menu
3
Confirming the System Configuration Information
4
Port Locations
5
Serial Connector
5
Docking Connector
6
Video Connector
8
Usb Connector
8
S-Video TV-Out Connector
9
Conserving Power
10
Power Conservation Modes
10
Power Options Properties
10
Standby Mode
10
Hibernate Mode
10
Power Schemes Tab
11
Alarms Tab
11
Power Meter Tab
12
Advanced Tab
12
Hibernate Tab
13
Removing and Replacing Parts
15
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
15
Recommended Tools
15
Screw Identification
16
System Components
17
Exploded View
17
Display Cover
19
Hard Drive Assembly
19
Removing the Hard Drive
19
Replacing the Hard Drive
20
Adding a Daughter Card Modem
20
Removing the Memory Module Cover
21
Memory Module
21
Removing the Memory Modules
22
Replacing the Memory Modules
22
Mini PCI Card Assembly
23
Removing the Mini PCI Card
23
Replacing the Mini PCI Card
23
Keyboard Assembly
24
Removing the Keyboard
24
Replacing the Keyboard
25
Display Assembly
26
Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel
28
Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel
29
Removing the Display Latch
29
Replacing the Display Latch
29
Removing the Hinge Covers
30
Replacing the Hinge Covers
30
Palm Rest
31
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
33
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
34
Removing the Microprocessor Module
34
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
34
Flashing the BIOS
35
Removing the Reserve Battery
35
Replacing the Reserve Battery
36
Removing the Speaker Assemblies
36
System Board Assembly
38
Removing the System Board
38
Replacing the System Board
39
Module Latch Assemblies
40
System Setup Program
42
Viewing the System Setup Screens
42
Commonly Used Options
42
Changing the Boot Sequence
42
Changing Printer Modes
43
Changing COM Ports
43
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
43
Solving Problems
44
Accessing Help Files
44
Power Problems
44
Error Messages
45
Video and Display Problems
45
If the Display Is Blank
45
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
46
Printer Problems
47
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
47
Scanner Problems
48
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
48
External Keyboard Problems
48
Unexpected Characters
48
Drive Problems
49
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Drive
49
If You Cannot Play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
49
Network Problems
50
General Program Problems
50
If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound
50
If You Have Problems with a Hard Drive
50
A Program Crashes
50
E-Mail Problems
51
If Your Computer Gets Wet
51
A Program Stops Responding
51
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
51
Error Messages Appear
51
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
52

Dell Dimension 4100 Solution Manual

Dell Dimension 4100 Solution Manual (102 pages)

Dell Dimension 4100 System Solutions Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Safety Instructions
7
When Working Inside Your Computer
8
1 Setting up

11
- Setting up Dellnet™ (U.S. Only)
  12
- Connecting a Printer
  13
  - Parallel Printer
    14
  - USB Printer
    15
  - Installing the Printer Driver
    15
- Turning off the Computer
  16
  - Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
    16
  - Windows 2000
    16
2 Solving Problems

17
- Finding Solutions
  18
- Accessing Help Files
  20
- Power Problems
  20
- Start-Up Error Messages
  21
- Video and Monitor Problems
  22
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    22
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    23
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  24
- Printer Problems
  25
  - If You Cannot Print to a Parallel Port Printer
    25
  - If You Cannot Print to a USB Printer
    25
- Scanner Problems
  26
- Modem Problems
  26
- Mouse Problems
  27
- Keyboard Problems
  28
- Drive Problems
  28
- Network Problems
  31
- Windows Error Messages
  31
- General Program Problems
  32
  - A Program Crashes
    32
  - A Program Stops Responding
    32
  - A Solid Blue Screen Appears
    32
- Internet Connection Problems
  33
  - If You Have a Problem with Your Dellnet Account
    33
- E-Mail Problems
  33
- Resolving Other Technical Problems
  33
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    34
  - Reinstalling Windows 98
    35
  - Reinstalling Windows Me
    37
  - Reinstalling Windows 2000
    39
3 Adding Parts

41
- Removing the Computer Cover
  42
- Looking Inside Your Computer
  43
  - System Board
    44
- Adding Cards
  45
- Removing Cards
  48
- Adding Memory
  48
- Adding a Second Hard Drive
  50
- Adding Other Drives
  56
  - 5.25-Inch Devices
    56
  - 3.5-Inch Devices
    63
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  71

Dell Dimension 4100 Service Manual

Dell Dimension 4100 Service Manual (83 pages)

Dell PowerEdge 4100 Servers: Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

System Overview
3
System Features
3
System Memory
10
Advanced Expansion Subsystem
10
Integrated Server Management
10
Video Controller
11
Integrated Scsi Controllers
11
Scsi Configuration Guidelines
11
Device Termination
12
Scsi ID Numbers
12
System Unit
13
System Power Supply
13
Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors (Nonredun- Dant Systems)
14
Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors (Redundant Systems)
18
System Board Layout
22
Main Memory
23
System Board Jumpers
23
Interrupt Assignments
24
Dma Channel Assignments
25
Technical Specifications
26
Basic Troubleshooting
31
E Xternal Visual Inspection
32
O Bserving the Boot Routine
33
I Nternal Visual Inspection
34
E Liminating Resource Conflicts
35
Running the System Diagnostics
35
Getting Help
36
Beep Codes and Error Messages
37
Post Beep Codes
37
System Error Messages
39
Removing and Replacing Parts
43
Recommended Tools
43
Precautionary Measures
44
C Omputer Covers
44
Front Bezel
46
Front-Panel Inserts
48
Externally Accessible Drives
49
Hard Disk Drives
51
SCSI Backplane Board
53
Power Supply
54
P Ower-Supply Paralleling Board
55
P Ower Connector Panel
56
Control Panel
57
Cooling Fans
58
System Board Components
59
Expansion Cards
60
Microprocessor and Heat Sink
62
System Battery
65
System Board
66
System Setup Program
67

Dell Dimension 4100 User Manual

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