Dell Dimension 5150 User Manual

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Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510
Owner’s Manual
Model DCSM
FlexBay for optional
floppy drive or Media
Card Reader
hard-drive activity light
microphone connector
headphone connector
CD or DVD activity light
CD or DVD eject button
diagnostic lights
USB 2.0 connectors (2)
cover latch
release
Service Tag
power button/
power activity light
power connector
USB 2.0 connectors (5)
VGA video connector (integrated)
network
adapter
sound connectors (integrated) (5)
card slots for PCI Express x16 (1),
PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1)
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Dell Dimension 5150 Specifications

General

Memory Speed	533MHz or 667MHz
Audio	Integrated 5.1 channel audio
Network Interface	Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Processor	Intel Pentium 4
Chipset	Intel 945G Express
Memory	Up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
Storage	80GB - 500GB SATA Hard Drive
Graphics	Integrated Intel GMA 950 or optional PCIe x16 graphics cards
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+/-RW
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe x16, 2 x PCI
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0
Operating System	Windows XP Home/Pro

Summary

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Setting Up a Printer

Instructions on connecting and configuring a printer with the computer.

Connecting to the Internet

Guides on establishing an Internet connection, including dial-up, DSL, and cable.

Playing CDs and DVDs

How to insert, play, and control audio and video discs.

Connecting Two Monitors

Guidance on connecting multiple displays to the computer.

Power Management

Configuring system power saving features like standby and hibernate modes.

Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Tips

General advice and steps for diagnosing computer issues.

Battery Problems

Steps to resolve issues related to the computer's battery.

Drive Problems

Diagnosing and fixing issues with floppy, CD, DVD, and hard drives.

Lockups and Software Problems

Addressing computer freezes and software application issues.

Memory Problems

Diagnosing and resolving issues related to system memory.

Troubleshooting Tools

Diagnostic Lights

Interpreting front panel lights to identify computer problems.

Dell Diagnostics

How to run Dell's built-in diagnostic software for hardware testing.

Drivers

Explanation of device drivers and their importance for system functionality.

Restoring Your Operating System

Procedures for restoring the operating system to an earlier state.

Removing and Installing Parts

Before You Begin

Essential preparation steps before working inside the computer.

Turning Off Your Computer

Safe procedure for shutting down the computer before maintenance.

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Critical safety guidelines and procedures before accessing internal components.

Removing the Computer Cover

Step-by-step instructions for removing the computer's outer casing.

System Board Components

Diagram and identification of major components on the system board.

Appendix

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the computer hardware components.

System Setup

Information on accessing and using the system setup utility.

Clearing CMOS Settings

Steps to reset BIOS settings to default using a motherboard jumper.

Cleaning Your Computer

Guidelines for cleaning the computer, keyboard, and monitor.