Dell Dimension 5000 - User Manual

Dell™Dimension™5000ServiceManual
Before You Begin
Removing the Computer Cover
AboutYourDell™Dimension™5000Computer
Advanced Troubleshooting
Removing and Installing Parts
Replacing the Computer Cover
Specifications
Technical Overview
System Setup
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Dimension Help file.
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Model DCSM
November2004Rev.A00
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Dell Dimension 5000 Specifications

General

Memory Type	DDR2 SDRAM
Maximum Memory	4 GB
Memory Slots	4 DIMM slots
Networking	Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Front Ports	2 USB 2.0, Headphone, Microphone
Form Factor	Mini Tower
Processor	Intel Pentium 4
Chipset	Intel 915G
Storage	Up to 400 GB SATA Hard Drive
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW
Graphics	Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16, 2 PCI Express x1, 3 PCI
Rear Ports	4 USB 2.0, Ethernet, audio jacks, VGA, serial, parallel
Operating System	Windows XP Home or Professional

Summary

Advanced Troubleshooting

Dell Diagnostics

Guides users through running diagnostic tests to identify hardware problems and error codes.

System Lights

Diagnostic Lights

Beep Codes

Lists beep code patterns and their corresponding causes for diagnosing start-up problems.

Before You Begin

Turning Off Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Details safety precautions and procedures to follow before opening the computer chassis.

Removing and Installing Parts

Memory Installation and Removal

PCI and PCI Express Cards

Drive Installation and Removal

Processor Installation and Removal

Provides step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the computer's processor.

System Board Replacement

Guides on safely removing and replacing the computer's main system board.

Power Supply Replacement

Instructions for removing and installing the computer's power supply unit.

System Setup

Entering System Setup

System Setup Options

Boot Sequence Configuration

Explains how to change the order in which the computer attempts to boot from different devices.

Password and CMOS Clearing

Technical Overview