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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
Safety Instructions
4
Typographical Conventions
9
Table of Contents
12
Chapter 1 Introduction
22
System Features
22
Supported Operating Systems
24
Front Panel
24
Connecting External Devices
25
Preventing Unauthorized Access Inside the Computer
25
Figure 1-1. Front Panel
25
Figure 1-2. Keylock
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
The Scsiselect Utility
34
Scsiselect Default Settings
34
Table 3-1. Default SCSI Controller Settings
35
Basic Host Adapter Settings
36
Boot Device Settings
36
SCSI Device Settings
36
Advanced Host Adapter Settings
37
Starting the Scsiselect Utility
38
Using Scsiselect Menus
38
Using the SCSI Disk Utilities
38
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
39
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
40
Removing a Host Adapter
41
Swapping a Host Adapter
42
Troubleshooting for Windows NT
42
Installation for Novell Netware
43
Installation Overview
43
Installing EZ-SCSI
44
Calculating the Slot Number
44
Installing Netware and the Driver
45
Performing a Netware 4.X Installation
45
Table 3-2. Expansion Slot Bus Numbers and Device Numbers
45
Performing a Netware 3.12 Installation
46
Using Netware to Install or Update the Driver
47
Using the Load Command Line Options
47
Table 3-3. Load Command Line Options
47
Bit Mask Options
49
Sample Load Command
49
Using Startup.ncf and Autoexec.ncf
49
Using SCSI Devices
49
Figure 3-1. Bit Position
49
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
50
Table 3-5. Drive Status Items
51
Table 3-6. Read after Write Verify Options
51
Using Netware-Tested and -Approved Drives
51
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
52
Non-Host-Adapter Specific
53
Host-Adapter Specific
53
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
Using the Supervisor Password Feature
65
Assigning a Supervisor Password
65
Using Your Supervisor Password to Secure Your System
65
Operating with a Supervisor Password Enabled
66
Deleting or Changing an Existing Supervisor Password
66
Using the User Password Feature
66
Assigning a User Password
67
Using Your User Password to Secure Your System
67
Deleting or Changing an Existing User Password
67
Disabling a Forgotten Password
68
Password Options
68
Responding to Error Messages
68
Table 4-2. Password Options
68
Chapter 5 Using the EISA Configuration Utility
70
Configuring EISA, ISA, and PCI Expansion Cards
70
System Board Options
70
How to Run the EISA Configuration Utility
71
When to Run the EISA Configuration Utility
71
Making Selections in the EISA Configuration Utility
72
Using Online Instructions
72
Starting the EISA Configuration Utility
72
Main Menu
73
Learn about Configuring Your Computer
73
Configure Computer
73
Step 1: Important EISA Configuration Information
73
Step 2: Add or Remove Boards
74
Step 3: View or Edit Details
75
Figure 5-1. EISA System Board Options Screen (Example)
78
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
79
Lock/Unlock Boards
79
View Additional System Information Menu
80
Set Verification Mode Menu
80
Maintain SCI Files Menu
80
Resolving Resource Conflicts
80
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
81
Software Generated NMI
81
Modeling Mode
81
Using the Password Features
82
How Password Security Works
82
Assigning or Changing a Supervisor Password
83
Deleting an Existing Supervisor Password
84
Assigning or Changing a User Password
84
Deleting an Existing User Password
85
Disabling a Forgotten Password
85
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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
English
3
Table of Contents
3
APR I/O Connectors
5
Figure 1-1. I/O Connectors on the Back of the APR
6
Table 1-1. External I/O Connectors
6
APR Controls and Indicators
7
Figure 1-2. Audio Line-Out Connector
7
Figure 1-3. Controls and Indicators
7
Connecting External Devices to the APR
8
Connecting the Computer to the APR
8
Docking the Computer
9
Figure 1-4. Docking the Computer
9
Undocking the Computer
10
Figure 1-5. Undocking the Computer
10
Monitor Stand
11
Figure 1-6. APR with the Monitor Stand
11
Safety Instructions
12
Technical Specifications
13
Table 1-2. Technical Specifications
13
Regulatory Notices
15
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
16
Class a
16
Class B
17
IC Notice (Canada Only)
17
CE Notice (European Union)
18
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
18
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
18
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
19
MOC Notice (South Korea Only)
20
Class a Device
20
Figure 1-9. MOC Class a Regulatory Mark
20
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
21
Pozostałe Instrukcje Bezpieczeństwa
22
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
22
Información para NOM (Únicamente para México)
23
Warranty and Return Policy
24
Three-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
24
Coverage During Year One
24
Coverage During Years Two and Three
25
General Provisions
25
Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
26
Coverage During Year One
26
Coverage During Years Two and Three
27
General Provisions
27
Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)
28
Français
33
Connecteurs D'e/S de L'apr
35
Boutons de Réglage Et Voyants de L'apr
37
Connexion de L'ordinateur À L'apr
38
Amarrage de L'ordinateur
39
Débranchement de L'ordinateur
40
Connexion de Périphériques Externes À L'apr
38
Support de Moniteur
42
Consignes de Sécurité
43
Caractéristiques Techniques
45
Réglementations
46
Réglementation FCC (États-Unis Seulement)
48
Classe a
48
Classe B
48
Réglementation IC (Canada Seulement)
49
Réglementation CE (Union Européenne)
50
Conformité en 55022 (République Tchèque Seulement)
50
Réglementation VCCI (Japon Seulement)
51
Classe a ITE
51
Classe B ITE
52
Réglementation MOC (Corée du Sud Uniquement)
52
Appareil de Classe a
53
Appareil de Classe B
53
Avis du Centre Polonais de Test Et D'agrément
54
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badaò I Certyfikacji
54
Pozostaše Instrukcje Bezpieczeòstwa
54
Informations Sur la Norme NOM (Mexique Seulement)
55
Información para NOM (Únicamente para México)
56
Garantie Et Règle de Retour
57
Garantie Limitée de Trois Ans (États-Unis Seulement)
57
Deutsch
65
E/A-Anschlüsse des APR
67
Bedienelemente und Anzeigen des APR
69
Computer an den APR Anschließen
70
Computer in die Docking-Station Einsetzen
71
Computer vom APR Trennen
72
Externe Geräte an den APR Anschließen
70
Bildschirmträger
73
Sicherheitshinweise
74
Technische Daten
76
Normenhinweise
77
FCC-Hinweise (nur USA)
78
Klasse a
79
Klasse B
79
IC-Hinweis (nur Kanada)
80
CE-Hinweis (Europäische Union)
80
EN 55022-Konformität (nur Tschechische Republik)
81
VCCI-Hinweis (nur Japan)
81
ITE der Klasse a
81
ITE der Klasse B
82
MOC-Hinweis (nur Südkorea)
82
Gerät der Klasse a
83
Gerät der Klasse B
83
Hinweis des Center for Testing and Certification (Polen)
84
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badaò I Certyfikacji
84
Pozostaše Instrukcje Bezpieczeòstwa
84
NOM-Informationen (nur Mexiko)
85
Información para NOM (Únicamente para México)
86
Gewährleistung und Rücknahmegarantie
87
Eingeschränkte Dreijahresgarantie (nur USA)
87
Garantieansprüche während des Ersten Jahres
87
Garantieansprüche während des Zweiten und Dritten Jahres
88
Allgemeine Bestimmungen
89
Eingeschränkte Dreijahresgarantie (nur Kanada)
90
Garantieansprüche während des Ersten Jahres
90
Garantieansprüche während des Zweiten und Dritten Jahres
91
Allgemeine Bestimmungen
91
30-Tage-Rückgaberecht (nur USA und Kanada)
93
Dell Dimension 4100 Manual (160 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.92 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
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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
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
Dell Dimension 4100 Solution Manual (146 pages)
Solutions Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.39 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Safety and EMC Instructions: Portable Computers
9
Safety Instructions
9
EMC Instructions
13
When Using Your Computer
14
Ergonomic Computing Habits
15
When Removing or Replacing Parts
17
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
17
1 Setting up
19
Connecting a Printer
20
Parallel Printer
20
USB Printer
21
Installing the Printer Driver
22
Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows ® XP Only)
23
Setting up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only)
23
Turning off the Computer
24
Windows Me and Windows 2000
24
About the Module Bay
24
Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned off
25
Swapping Devices While Windows Is Running
25
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
26
Setting up the Dolby Headphone
27
Setting up the APR to Connect to a Network
28
Power Protection Devices
28
Surge Protectors
28
Line Conditioners
29
Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices
29
2 Solving Problems
31
Finding Solutions
32
Accessing Help
34
Power Problems
35
Error Messages
36
Video and Display Problems
38
If the Display Is Blank
38
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
39
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
40
Printer Problems
41
If You Cannot Print to a Parallel Port Printer
41
If You Cannot Print to a USB Printer
42
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
43
Scanner Problems
46
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
47
External Keyboard Problems
48
Unexpected Characters
49
Drive Problems
49
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Disk
49
If You Cannot Play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
51
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
52
If You Have Problems with a Hard Drive
53
Network Problems
53
General Program Problems
54
A Program Crashes
54
A Program Stops Responding
54
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
55
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Version of the Windows Operating Systems
55
Error Messages Appear
55
E-Mail Problems
56
If Your Computer Gets Wet
56
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
57
Resolving Other Technical Problems
58
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
58
Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver
59
Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
61
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
62
Windows XP
62
Windows Me
63
Windows 2000
64
Using System Restore
65
Windows XP
65
Windows Me
66
Creating a Restore Point
66
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
67
Undoing the Last System Restore
68
Reinstalling Windows XP
68
Reinstalling Windows Me
70
Reinstalling Windows 2000
72
Enabling Hibernate Support
73
Dell Dimension 4100 Solution Manual (146 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.23 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Safety and EMC Instructions: Portable Computers
9
Safety Instructions
9
EMC Instructions
13
When Using Your Computer
14
Ergonomic Computing Habits
15
When Removing or Replacing Parts
17
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
17
1 Setting up
19
Connecting a Printer
20
Parallel Printer
20
USB Printer
21
Installing the Printer Driver
22
Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows ® XP Only)
23
Setting up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only)
23
Turning off the Computer
24
Windows Me and Windows 2000
24
About the Module Bay
24
Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned off
25
Swapping Devices While Windows Is Running
25
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
26
Setting up the Dolby Headphone
27
Setting up the APR to Connect to a Network
28
Power Protection Devices
28
Surge Protectors
28
Line Conditioners
29
Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices
29
2 Solving Problems
31
Finding Solutions
32
Accessing Help
34
Power Problems
35
Error Messages
36
Video and Display Problems
38
If the Display Is Blank
38
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
39
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
40
Printer Problems
41
If You Cannot Print to a Parallel Port Printer
41
If You Cannot Print to a USB Printer
42
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
43
Scanner Problems
46
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
47
External Keyboard Problems
48
Unexpected Characters
49
Drive Problems
49
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Disk
49
If You Cannot Play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
51
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
52
If You Have Problems with a Hard Drive
53
Network Problems
53
General Program Problems
54
A Program Crashes
54
A Program Stops Responding
54
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
55
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Version of the Windows Operating Systems
55
Error Messages Appear
55
E-Mail Problems
56
If Your Computer Gets Wet
56
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
57
Resolving Other Technical Problems
58
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
58
Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver
59
Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
61
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
62
Windows XP
62
Windows Me
63
Windows 2000
64
Using System Restore
65
Windows XP
65
Windows Me
66
Creating a Restore Point
66
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
67
Undoing the Last System Restore
68
Reinstalling Windows XP
68
Reinstalling Windows Me
70
Reinstalling Windows 2000
72
Enabling Hibernate Support
73
Dell Dimension 4100 Service Manual (72 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.52 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
Dell Dimension 4100 Solution Manual (102 pages)
Dell Dimension 4100 System Solutions Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 1.69 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
Accessing the Internet
12
Accessing Your E-Mail
12
Viewing Your Account Information
12
Sending and Receiving E-Mail
13
Resetting E-Mail Address Settings
13
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
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Disk
28
If You Cannot Play a Music CD or Install a Program from a CD
29
If You Cannot Play a DVD Movie
30
If the CD-RW Drive Stops Writing
30
If You Have a Hard Drive Problem
30
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
Dell Dimension 4100 Service Manual (83 pages)
Dell PowerEdge 4100 Servers: Service Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 2.2 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 (108 pages)
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Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop Accessories
| Size: 3.25 MB
Dell Dimension 4100 Quick Start Manual (2 pages)
Dell Laptop Quick Start Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.16 MB
Dell Dimension 4100 Start Here (2 pages)
Dell Laptop Setup Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.17 MB
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Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 4.52 MB
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