Dell Dimension 5100C User Manual

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Before You Begin
Technical Overview
Specifications
Removing the Computer Cover
Removing and Installing Parts
Replacing the Computer Cover
Troubleshooting Tools
System Setup
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Dell Dimension 5100C Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	Dimension 5100C
Category	Desktop
Language	English

Summary

Troubleshooting Tools

Dell Diagnostics

Procedure and options for running Dell Diagnostics for hardware.

System Lights

Explanation of power and hard-drive activity lights indicating computer status.

Diagnostic Lights

Interpreting front-panel diagnostic lights for troubleshooting computer problems.

Beep Codes

List of beep codes and their corresponding causes for system startup errors.

Before You Begin

Turning Off Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Safety guidelines for protecting the computer and user before internal servicing.

Replacing the Computer Cover

Removing the Computer Cover

Memory

Installing Memory

Removing Memory

Cards

Installing a PCI Express Card

Procedure for installing a PCI Express card into the appropriate slot.

Removing a PCI Express Card

Hard Drive

Removing a Hard Drive

Installing a Hard Drive

CD/DVD Drive

Removing a CD/DVD Drive

Installing a CD/DVD Drive

Heat-Sink Assembly

Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly

Fan Assembly

Removing the Fan Assembly

Processor

Removing the Processor

Procedure for safely removing the processor from its socket.

Installing the Processor

Procedure for correctly installing a new processor into the socket.

Modem

Replacing the Modem

System Board

Removing the System Board

Procedure for removing the computer's system board.

Replacing the System Board

Procedure for installing a replacement computer system board.

Specifications

Processor

Memory

System Setup

Entering System Setup

System Setup Options

Boot Sequence

Configuration of the order in which the system searches for boot devices.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Procedure to clear system passwords by resetting jumpers.

Clearing CMOS Settings

Procedure to reset CMOS settings by manipulating jumpers on the system board.