Dell 9100 manual

Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual  Notes, Notices, and Cautions IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft ® Windows ® operating systems are not applicable. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2005DellInc.A[...]

Back to Contents Page  About Your Computer Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual  Front View of the Computer  Back View of the Computer  Front View of the Computer 1 cover latch release Use this latch to remove the cover. See " Removing the Computer Cover ." 2 CD or DVD activity light The drive light is on whe[...]

 Back View of the Computer Back to Contents Page  13 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 14 Service Tag Used to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 1 power connector Insert[...]

Back to Contents Page  Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual  Power Lights  Diagnostic Lights  Beep Codes  Power Lights  The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: l  If the power light is green an[...]

 Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start - up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1 - 3 - 1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered [...]

3-1-1 Slave DMA register failure 3-1-2 Master DMA register failure 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure 3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss 3-3-2 NVRAM configuration 3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure 3-4-1 Screen initialization failure[...]

Back to Contents Page  INTR2 Error system board failed to POST. to be replaced. Invalid Boot Diskette The operating system cannot be located on drive A or drive C. Enter the system setup program and confirm that drive A or drive C is properly identified. Keyboard Error The BIOS has detected a stuck key. Ensure that nothing is resting on the keyb[...]

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual  Getting Started  Recommended Tools  Turning Off Your Computer  Before Working Inside Your Computer  Getting Started This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise not[...]

 2. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.  3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug i[...]

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual   1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. Gently pull the power cables toward you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives.  2. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer[...]

Back to Contents Page  Removing the Computer Cover Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual    1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."  2. If you have installed a security cable, remove it from the security cable slot.  3. Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.  4. Pull back[...]

Back to Contents Page  Removing and Installing Parts Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual  Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your computer, see " Specifications ."  Memory Overview l  Memory modules shoul[...]

 Addressing Memory With 4 - GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you use four 1 - GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft ® Windows ® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of address space; however, the amount of memory available to the operating system is less than 4 GB. Certain component[...]

 6. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.  7. Close the computer cover.  8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.  9. When the message appears stating that memo[...]

YourDell™computerprovidesthefollowingslotsforPCIandPCIExpresscards: l  Three 33 - MHz PCI card slots l  One PCI Express x1 card slot l  One PCI Express x16 card slot l  One PCI Express x4 card slot  Removing and Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards  1. If you are replacing a card, remove the c[...]

 5. If your computer includes a card retention mechanism: a.  Grasp the end of the card retention mechanism and, while pressing the release tab down with your thumb, rotate the mechanism towards the base of the computer. b.  Detach the mechanism from its retaining tabs and set it aside in a secure location.  6. If a "piano" br[...]

 12. Ensure that: l  The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. l  The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.  13. Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the card(s).  14. If you installed a card, connect any cables that should be att[...]

 18. If you removed or installed a sound card or a network adapter, see " Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings ."  19. Add or remove drivers: a.  If you removed a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. b.  If you installed a card, install any drivers required for the card as described in the[...]

 2. Grasping the lever on the sliding plate, pull the sliding plate to the right and hold in place.  3. Push from the inside and pivot the drive panel to the left to release the panel from its side hinges.  4. Set the drive panel aside in a secure location.  Removing the Drive - Panel Insert  1. On the inside of the drive panel, pinc[...]

 3. Ensure that the drive - panel insert is correctly seated in the drive panel.  Replacing the Drive Panel  1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."  2. Align the drive panel tabs with the side - door hinges.  3. Rotate the drive panel toward the computer until the sliding plate lever clicks into place and the dri[...]

When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting, the device attached to the last connector on the interface cable is primary or the boot device (drive 0), and the device attached to the middle connector on the interface cable is the secondary device (drive 1). See the drive documentat[...]

 2. Press the tabs on each side of the drive towards each other and slide the drive up and out.  Installing a Hard Drive  1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.  2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer.  3. If your replacement hard drive does no[...]

 7. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.  8. Close the computer cover.  9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. See the documentation that came with the hard drive for instructions about installing any software required for the operation of the hard drive.[...]

 6. Gently slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.  7. Connect the power and SATA data cables to the drive.  8. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.  9. Replace the computer cover .  10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outle[...]

 5. Pull the sliding plate to the right and hold in place.  6. Slide the floppy drive out of the floppy drive bay.  Installing a Floppy Drive  1. If you are installing a new floppy drive, remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive - panel insert and attach the screws to the new drive.  2. Slide the floppy drive into the [...]

See the documentation that came with the floppy drive for instructions on installing any software required for the operation of the drive.  8. Enter system setup and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option.  9. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.  Media Card Reader  Removing a Media Card Reade[...]

 6. While pushing on the back of the drive, remove the Media Card Reader by sliding and holding the sliding plate.  7. Replace the drive panel .  8. Replace the computer cover .  Installing a Media Card Reader   1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."  2. Lay the computer on its side so that the system board[...]

 10. Replace the computer cover .  CD/DVD Drive    Removing a CD/DVD Drive  1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."  2. Remove the computer cover .  3. Disconnect the power cable from the back of the drive and the CD/DVD drive cable from the back of the drive and the system board.  4. Slide the drive r[...]

 3. Slide the drive into the drive bay until the drive clicks into position.  4. Connect the power cable to the drive and the CD/DVD cable to the drive and system board.  5. If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front panel inserts.  6. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the [...]

3. Remove any cables from the cable routing clip on the power supply.  4. Remove the four screws that attach the power supply to the back of the computer frame.  5. Press the release button located on the floor of the computer frame.  6. Slide the power supply approximately 1 inch closer to the front of the computer.  7. Lift the power [...]

Removing the Processor  1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."  2. Remove the computer cover .  3. If your computer includes a card retention mechanism to secure the x16 card in place from the top: a.  Pivot the mechanism upward and gently press the release tab downward to release the mechanism from the two tab slot[...]

 7. Release the release lever and lift the processor cover.  8. Gently remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.  Installing the Processor  1. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.  2.[...]

 5. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly.  6. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover. Ensure that the securing tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath the center cover latch on the socket.  7. Pivot the socket release lever back toward[...]

 9. Replace the computer cover .  10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.  I/O Panel    I/O - Panel Components  Removing the I/O Panel  1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."  2. Remove the computer cover .  3. If your computer includes a card retention mechan[...]

b.  Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location.  4. Use a long Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws on each side of the heat - sink assembly.   5. Rotate the heat - sink assembly towards the rear of the computer, and remove it from the computer.  6. Place the heat - sink assembly on its side in a safe pla[...]

 9. Lift the fan release lever, then slide the fan toward the back of the computer to release it from the bottom cover.  10. Remove the fan from the computer.  11. Disconnect the control - panel cable from the I/O panel connector by pulling with the cable loop.  12. Remove the drive panel .  13. If an optional sound card is installed[...]

 1. Record all the screens in system setup so that you can restore the correct settings in step9 .  2. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."  3. Remove the computer cover .  4. Locate the battery socket.  5. Remove the battery by carefully prying it out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconduct[...]

 5. Remove the computer cover .  6. Remove any components that restrict access to the system board (CD/DVD drive(s), floppy drive, hard drive, I/O panel).  7. Remove the heat - sink assembly and processor.  8. Disconnect all cables from the system board.  9. Remove the 10 screws from the system board.  10. Slide the system board a[...]

Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft ® Windows ® operating systems are not applicable. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2005DellInc.Allrights[...]

Back to Contents Page  Specifications Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual  Processor  Memory  Computer Information  Video  Audio  Expansion Bus  Drives  Connectors  Controls and Lights  Power  Physical  Environmental Processor Processor type Intel ® Pentium [...]

connector data width (maximum) 4 PCI Express lanes   PCI Express  connector one x16 connector size 164 pins connector data width (maximum) 16 PCI Express lanes Drives Externally accessible:  two 3.5 - inch drive bays (FlexBay) two 5.25 - inch drive bays Available devices serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive,[...]

Back to Contents Page  Heat dissipation 1280 BTU/hr Voltage (See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information.) 90 to 135 V and 180 to 265 V at 50/60 Hz Backup battery 3- V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height 44.45 cm (17.5 inches) Width 16.764 cm (6.6 inches) Depth 44.45 cm (17.5 inches[...]

Back to Contents Page  System Setup Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual  Clearing Forgotten Passwords  Clearing CMOS Settings  Overview Use system setup as follows: l  To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer l  To set or change a user - select[...]

NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. System System Info Displays the System name, BIOS Version number, Service Tag, Express Service Code , and Asset Tag . Processor Info Displays the following information for the processor installed in the syste[...]

 Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.  Option Settings l  Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy in the drive is not bootable, the computer attempts to boot to the hard drive. l  Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard dri[...]

You can use this feature, for example, to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD - RW drive.  1. If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector (see " Back View of the Computer ").  2. Turn on (or restart) your computer.  3. When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu a[...]

 4. Close the computer cover .  5. Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.  6. After the Microsoft ® Windows ® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer.  7. Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.  8. Disconnect the computer power cable from the ele[...]

Back to Contents Page  Technical Overview Dell™Dimension™9100ServiceManual  Inside View of Your Computer  System Board Components  Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments  Inside View of Your Computer   System Board Components CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the[...]

 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments  DC Power Connector P1[...]

 DC Power Connector P2  DC Power Connect P3 and P5  Pin Number  Signal Name  Color  Wire Gauge 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 18 - AWG 2 +3.3 VDC Orange 18 - AWG 3 COM Black 18 - AWG 4 +5 VDC Red 18 - AWG 5 COM Black 18 - AWG 6 +5 VDC Red 18 - AWG 7 COM Black 18 - AWG 8 POK Gray 18 - AWG 9 +5 VFP Purple 18 - AWG 10 +12 VB DC White 18 - AWG 11 [...]

 DC Power Connector P4  DC Power Connector P7  DC Power Connectors P8, P9, and P10  DC Power Connector P11 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 2 COM Black 3 +5 VDC Red 4 COM Black 5 +12 VB DC White  Pin Number  Signal Name  18 - AWG Wire 1 N/C N/C 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 +3.3 VDC Orange 5 +5 VDC Red 6 +12A VDC Yellow  Pin Number  Signal [...]

 DC Power Connector P12 Back to Contents Page   Pin Number  Signal Name  18 - AWG Wire 1 +12 VB DC White 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 +5V DC Red  Pin Number  Signal Name  18 - AWG Wire 1 +12 B VDC White 2 +12 B VDC White 3 +12 B VDC White 4 COM Black 5 COM Black 6 COM Black[...]