Dell Dimension 2100 manual

Dell™Dimension™2100SystemReference Model MCM Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2001 - 2002 Dell Computer Corporation . All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell [...]

Back to Contents Page SystemCodesandMessages:Dell™Dimension™2100SystemReference Diagnostic Codes Your computer is equipped with four diagnostic code lights, which are labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back of the computer. Each of the four lights can be yellow, green, or off, a[...]

POST Beep Codes If the monitor cannot display errors or problems, during power - on self - test (POST) the computer may emit a series of beeps, or beep code , that identifies the problem. If the computer emits a beep code and then fails to start, write down the beep code and look it up in Table 2. Table 2. System Beep Codes Microprocessor has faile[...]

System Messages The first column in Table 3 lists (in alphabetical order) system messages that may appear on the screen during the boot routine or during normal computer operation. The second column in the table lists probable causes of the messages, and the third column either provides a corrective action or refers you to a source for resolving th[...]

Back to Contents Page 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. KB/Interface Error An error occurred with the keyboard connector. The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced. Keyboard Error nn The BIOS has de[...]

Back to Contents Page ResolvingSoftwareandHardwareIncompatibilities:Dell™Dimension™2100System Reference Windows ® 98 and Windows Me Hardware and Software Incompatibility Occurrences Interrupt request (IRQ) conflicts occur on computers running the Microsoft ® Windows 98 or Windows Me operating system if a device i[...]

Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 7. Double - click any conflicting device listed to bring up the Properties window so you can determine what needs to be reconfigured or removed from the Device Manager . Resolve these conflicts before checking specific[...]

Back to Contents Page ControlsandLights:Dell™Dimension™2100SystemReference Front Panel Back Panel Back to Contents Page Front Panel Back Panel 1 Floppy - drive access light — Lights up when a floppy drive is being accessed. 2 Power — Turns the computer on and off. Lights up when the computer is on. Press and hold for 4 [...]

Back to Contents Page Conventions:Dell™Dimension™2100SystemReference The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document. Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cau[...]

Back to Contents Page Documentation:Dell™Dimension™2100SystemReference Printed Documentation The following printed documents are provided to you with your purchase of your computer. They are located inside the documentation box that came with your computer. For your convenience, you may also view these documents online. Be sure t[...]

1. Click the Start button on the Windows desktop, point to Programs , and then click Windows Explorer . 2. Navigate to the directory in which you saved the Tell Me How help file. 3. Double - click the file ( tellhow.chm ). Back to Contents Page[...]

Back to Contents Page Drivers:Dell™Dimension™2100SystemReference All of your computer ’ s drivers for Dell - installed devices are operative when you receive the computer — no further installation or configuration is needed. However, if you ever need to reinstall any of these drivers, the driver files are provided on the Dell[...]

1. Be sure your computer is selected in the System Model list. 2. Be sure your operating system is selected in the Operating System list. 3. Select the type of device in the Device Type list. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for devices that are not part of your computer. Only reinstall the specific drivers for hardware includ[...]

Back to Contents Page RemovingandReplacingParts:Dell™Dimension™2100SystemReference Overview Unless otherwise noted, each of the following procedures assumes: l You have the recommended tools . l You have performed the steps in " Precautionary Measures ." l You have removed the computer cover. l You can replace [...]

l Wide flat - blade screwdriver l #1 and #2 Phillips - head screwdrivers l 1/4 - inch nut driver l Tweezers or long - nose pliers l Wrist grounding strap Cover To remove the computer cover, perform the following steps. 1. Face the front of the computer. Place your left hand on the left side of the computer. Push back the release latch at the top ba[...]

1. Remove the computer cover . 2. Lay the computer on its side. 3. Pressthereleaselatchwhileliftingthepowersupply. 4. Rotate the power supply out of the computer while keeping the drive power cables clear. 5. When you rotate the power supply back into the computer, gently lift the and hold the drive cables out of the way.[...]

To remove the front panel: 1. Remove the computer cover . 2. While facing the front of the computer, press in the front - panel release tab the top of the computer. 3. Swing the front panel away from the computer, disengage the two retaining hooks at the bottom of the front panel, and carefully pull it away from the computer. 4. To replace the fron[...]

To remove the upper 3.5 - inch drive plate and install a new drive: 1. Remove the front panel . 2. Remove the 3.5 - inch front panel insert . 3. Rotate the power supply away from the system board. While holding the power supply, place the computer in the upright position. 4. Remove the metal plate covering the bay by using a screwdriver to pop out [...]

To remove the 5.25 - inch drive: 1. Remove the front panel . 2. Rotate the power supply away from the system board. 3. While holding the power supply, place the computer in the upright position. 4. Disconnect the power and interface cables from the back of the drive. 5. Press the two drive - release rail tabs, and slide the drive out of the drive b[...]

3. Secure the drive to the front of the computer frame with the two screws you removed. 4. Connect a power supply cable and the hard drive interface cable to the new drive. Power Supply and Fan Assembly To remove the power supply and fan assembly: 1. Disconnect the AC power cable from the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover . 3. Rotate the power[...]

To install a card: 1. Remove the computer cover . 2. Rotate the power supply . 3. Choose a system - board card connector for the card. 4. Unscrew and remove the metal filler bracket that covers the card - slot opening for the card slot you intend to use. 5. Insert the card firmly into the system - board card connector. Align the cutout on the botto[...]

2. Rotate the power supply . 3. If necessary, remove a memory module: a. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory connector. b. Grasp the module and pull up. c. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector. 4. To insert a module, press out the securing clip at each end of t[...]

d. Connect the fan to the system board. 10. Replace the computer cover , and then reconnect your computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets and turn them on. As the computer boots, it detects the presence of the new microprocessor and automatically changes the system configuration information in the system setup program. 11. Enter the sys[...]

microprocessor socket, you do not need to use force, which could bend the pins if the chip is misaligned. When the chip is positioned correctly, press it with minimal pressure to seat the microprocessor in the socket. Be careful not to bend the pins. d. When the chip is fully seated in the socket, pivot the microprocessor - socket release lever bac[...]

1. If possible, enter the system setup program and print the system setup screens by pressing the <Print Screen> key before you turn off the computer because you will have to restore the configuration information after the system board is replaced. 2. Remove the computer cover . 3. Remove the power supply . 4. Disconnect any cables connected [...]

7. Re - enter the system setup program , and reset the system configuration information. Back to Contents Page[...]

Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™Dimension™2100SystemReference Microprocessor Microprocessor Power System Information Physical Expansion Bus Environmental Memory Regulatory Notices Drives IRQ Assignments Ports Default Dell - Installed Card Placement Video Microprocessor type Intel ® Pentium ® III processo[...]

Architecture non - ECC SDRAM 168 - pin modules Memory sockets two; gold contacts Memory capacities 64, 128, 256, and 512 MB Minimum memory 1 64 MB for Microsoft ® Windows ® 98, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), and Windows 2000; 128 MB for Windows XP Maximum memory 1 512 MB Frequency 100MHz NOTE: Your computer may have either PC 100[...]

Video controller Intel 810e chip set with Dynamic Video Memory and 4 - MB, 133 - MHz display cache or Intel 810 chip set with Dynamic Video Memory Power DC power supply Wattage 145 W Heat dissipation 700 BTU (fully loaded system without monitor) Voltage (switch selectable on back panel) 90 to 135 V at 60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at 50 Hz; 100 V at 50 to 60[...]

IRQ Assignments Default Dell - Installed Card Placement Back to Contents Page IRQ Line System Resource IRQ Line System Resource IRQ0 System timer IRQ8 RTC IRQ1 Keyboard buffer IRQ9 Available IRQ2 Enables IRQ8 through IRQ15 IRQ10 Available IRQ3 Available 4 IRQ11 Available IRQ4 Serial port IRQ12 Mouse port IRQ5 Available IRQ13 Math coprocessor IRQ6 F[...]

Back to Contents Page SystemSetupProgram:Dell™Dimension™2100SystemReference Overview Each time you turn on or restart your computer, it compares the hardware installed in the computer to the hardware listed in the configuration information stored in nonvolatile random - access memory (NVRAM) on the system board. If the comp[...]

Table 1. Main Screen Menu Options Advanced Screen Table 2. Advanced Screen Menu Options Option Function BIOS Version Displays the version of the BIOS being used. Processor Type Displays the type of microprocessor installed. Processor Speed Displays the internal speed of the microprocessor. Cache RAM Displays the cache random access memory. Service [...]

Boot Configuration Submenu Table 3. Boot Configuration Submenu Options Peripheral Configuration Submenu Table 4. Peripheral Configuration Submenu Options IDE Configuration Displays the IDE Configuration submenu . Diskette Configuration Displays the Diskette Configuration submenu . Event Log Configuration Displays the Event Log Configuration submenu[...]

IDE Configuration Submenu Table 5. IDE Configuration Submenu Options Primary IDE Master Submenu Base I/O Address If port is set to Enabled , available I/O addresses are 3F8 , 3E8 , 2F8 , and 2E8 . Interrupt If port is set to Enabled , available interrupts are IRQ3 and IRQ4 . Parallel port Configures the parallel port. Set this option to Auto (defau[...]

Table 6. Primary IDE Master Submenu Options Diskette Configuration Submenu Table 7. Diskette Configuration Submenu Options Event Log Configuration Submenu Option Function Type Specifies the type of hard drive. Settings for this option are User , Auto , CD - ROM , ATAPI Removable , Other ATAPI , IDE Removable , and None . LBA Mode Control Determines[...]

Table 8. Event Log Configuration Submenu Options Video Configuration Submenu Table 9. Video Configuration Submenu Option Security Screen Option Function Event Log Displays the space available for the event log. Event Log Validity Displays the validity of the event log. View Event Log Press <Enter> to view the event log. Clear All Event Logs C[...]

Table 10. Security Screen Options Boot Screen Table 11. Boot Screen Options Option Function Supervisor Password Is Indicates whether a supervisor password has been assigned. User Password Is Indicates whether a user password has been assigned. SetSupervisorPassword Sets and confirms a supervisor password. Set User Password Sets and confirms a[...]

Exit Screen Table 12. Exit Screen Options this option are Power On or Stays Off (default). 1st Boot Device Determines which device the computer tries to boot from first. Use the up - or down - arrow key to highlight a device. Settings for this option are as follows: l Floppy l ARMD FDD l ARMD HDD l IDE - HDD l ATAPI CD - ROM l SCSI* l Network* l Di[...]

Clearing NVRAM To clear NVRAM for all devices and restart the computer: 1. Enter the system setup program . 2. Press the right - arrow key to move to the Advanced menu. 3. Press the down - arrow key to highlight the Boot Configuration submenu, and press <Enter>. 4. Press the down - arrow key to highlight Reset Config Data. Then change the set[...]

Back to Contents Page TechnicalOverview:Dell™Dimension™2100SystemReference  Internal View  Back - Panel Features  System Board Connectors and Sockets Internal View Power Supply Back - Panel Features DC Power Cables System Board Connectors and Sockets DC Power Connector Pin Assignments System Board Configuration Jumper[...]

 System Board Configuration Jumper  Power Supply 1 Microprocessor connector (J5H1) 12 Speaker (LS9A1) 2 Memory sockets (BANK n ) 13 Configuration jumper (J7A1) 3 Fan connector (J3J1) 14 Power light 4 3.3 - V power connector (OPTIONAL POWER) 15 C ard connectors (natural color) (PCI n ) 5 Secondary IDE channel connector (SEC IDE) 16 Serial conn[...]

The 145 - watt (W) power supply can operate from an AC power source of 115 volts AC (VAC) at 60 hertz (Hz) or 230 VAC at 50 Hz. The power supply provides the DC operating voltages and currents listed in the following table. DC Voltage Ranges  DC Power Cables  DC Power Connector Pin Assignments The power - supply output voltages can be measure[...]

 1 Pin 5 — PWRGOOD is a status signal generated by the power supply to notify the computer that the DC operating voltages are within the ranges required for proper computer operation.  2 Pin 11 — PSON# is activated by pressing and releasing the power button while the power supply is in standby state. Activating PSON# connects the power su[...]

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