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• Chapter 2, "Installing Upgrades on the System Board," provides information on
performing various upgrades, such as installing additional memory. The chapter includes a basic orientation to internal features of the computer.
• Chapter 3, "Basic Troubleshooting," contains checklists to use before calling Dell
for technical assistance.
• Chapter 4, "Software Solutions," has...
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... provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your
computer system.
• The Dell Dimension Systems Setup Guide describes how to properly set up your
operating system and connect a printer.
• The Dell Dimension 900 System Help describes the features and operation of
your computer. It includes tips on using your computer hardware and answers to commonly asked questions. To open the...
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... and Replacing the Computer Cover 2-2 Inside Your Computer 2-4 System Board 2-6
Jumpers 2-8 Password Jumper 2-8 Processor Mode Jumper 2-9 NVRAM Jumper 2-9 Boot-Block Select Jumper 2-10
Removing and Replacing the Riser-Board Bracket 2-10 PCI Expansion Card Upgrades 2-12
Installing Expansion Cards 2-13 Removing Expansion Cards 2-16 Adding Memory 2-16 Installing a DIMM 2-17 Removing...
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...3-6 Modem 3-6 Network Cards 3-7 Diskette Drives 3-8 Optical Drives 3-8 Hard-Disk Drives 3-9 Running the Dell Diagnostics 3-9 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 3-10 Dell Diagnostics Main Screen 3-12 Using the Dell Diagnostics 3-13 Menu 3-13 Keys 3-14 Device Group 3-14 Device 3-14 Test 3-14 Versions 3-14
Software Solutions 4-1
Using the Power Management Features in Windows 98, Windows Me...
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... and software features of your computer • Available upgrades for your computer • Theft-deterrent features to protect your computer
Hardware Features
Your Dell computer offers the following hardware features:
• An Intel Socket 370 Pentium III processor with Streaming SIMD Extensions or a
Celeron processor with MMX technology. The System Information screen in the system setup...
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... Intel 810e video controller with Dynamic Video Memory and 4 MB of
SDRAM for display cache.
• Supports two one-third-length 32-bit PCI expansion cards for connecting PCI
devices to the PCI bus.
NOTE: PCI expansion-card connector PCI1 (see Figure 2-7) is reserved for use with Dimension 900 system-specific expansion cards available only from Dell (see "Available Upgrades," found later in...
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...an upgrade.
Dell offers a variety of expansion cards to increase system functionality:
• Fax/modem card • 10/100-megabit-per-second (Mbps) network card
You can expand your system's memory up to 512 MB by installing additional 168-pin, 100-megahertz (MHz) non-error checking and correction (non-ECC) SDRAM DIMMs in the DIMM sockets on the system board. Purchasing memory upgrades from Dell...
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... card
Figure 2-6. PCI Expansion Card
PCI2 connector
PCI1 connector
Figure 2-7. Riser Board PCI Expansion-Card Connectors Make sure that you have a slot available for the type of card you are installing. Also check the Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 Device Manager, or Windows NT Diagnostics for an available interrupt request (IRQ) line that is supported by the card.
2-12 Dell Dimension 900...
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... in this chapter.
4. Choose an expansion-card connector for the card.
NOTE: The PCI1 connector (see Figure 2-7) is reserved for use with Dimension 900 system-specific expansion cards available only from Dell (see "Available Upgrades" in Chapter 1). The PCI2 connector is available for use with any one-third-length commercial PCI card.
support.dell.com
Installing Upgrades on the System Board 2-13
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...-, and 256-MB dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) in the two DIMM sockets on the system board. This system supports only non-error checking and correction (non-ECC), 100-megahertz (MHz) DIMMs. Purchasing memory upgrades from Dell Spare Parts ensures system compatibility; these upgrades are also covered under your system warranty.
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... for Dell-installed devices. The driver files are preserved on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD.
NOTE: In case of warranty replacement of your hard-disk drive, you will receive a blank formatted drive from Dell. You must reinstall application programs and restore data files.
Installing Additional Hardware and Software
If the problem you are experiencing began after you made a change to your computer...
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... an analog line only. Using a nonanalog line, such as a digital or private branch exchange (PBX) line, will damage the modem.
NOTE: If your modem can dial and connect to one Internet service provider (ISP) or to a fax machine, your modem is functioning properly. For assistance, contact the ISP to which you cannot connect.
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... updated drivers for products purchased from Dell at the support section of the Dell World Wide Web site (http://support.dell.com).
NOTICE: Drivers available on the Dell Web site have been validated for correct operation on Dell systems. Installing drivers obtained from other sources may cause errors or performance degradation.
4-2 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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...8226; ADI Audio Driver - Enables the system's audio controller to produce sound. • Other Drivers - Control devices, such as modem cards or network interface
controller (NIC) cards, that may installed on your system. For instructions on how to reinstall these drivers, see the device's documentation by double-clicking the Dell Documents icon on the Windows desktop, clicking System Information...
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...) conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the Windows 98 or Windows Me Plug and Play setup or is detected but incorrectly configured. To check for conflicts, perform the following steps: 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel, double-click the System icon.
4-4 Dell Dimension 900 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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17. If you created a Windows user name and password, type your password and click OK.
NOTICE: Make sure that you reinstall the Intel Chip Set Update Utility driver before you reinstall any other drivers.
18. Reinstall the appropriate drivers.
19. Reenable your virus protection software.
20. Enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative.
21. In the system...
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... drivers installed • Incorrect software configuration
To troubleshoot a modem card, perform the following steps:
1. Check for modem IRQ conflicts.
See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" in Chapter 4. Resolve any modem IRQ conflicts, and restart the computer system.
2. Verify the modem configuration as follows:
a. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control...
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....com/ http://www.euro.dell.com (for Europe only)
• Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP)
ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user: anonymous, and use your e-mail address as your password.
• Electronic Support Service
apsupport@dell.com (for Asian/Pacific countries only) support@us.dell.com support.euro.dell.com (for Europe only)
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... setup program, B-7
diskette drives troubleshooting, 3-8
drivers audio, 4-3 chip set update utility, 4-3 installed on your system, 4-3 other, 4-3 reinstalling, 4-2 reinstalling from Dell Dimension ResourceCD, 4-3 security, 4-3 video, 4-3
drives bays, A-3 cables, 2-4 troubleshooting, 3-8 types supported, 1-2
dual in-line memory modules. See DIMMs
E
electrostatic discharge. See ESD error messages...
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... error messages, C-2 expansion cards, 5-1 hard-disk drives, 3-9 Internet tools, 6-2 modem, 3-6, 5-3 monitor, 3-4 optical drives, 3-8 power, 3-3 speakers, 3-6 start-up routine, 3-3 system memory, 5-5 where to start, 3-1
typographical conventions, xi
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upgrade options available, 1-3 expansion cards, 2-13 memory, 2-16 unpacking, 2-2
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video controller, 1-2 video driver, 4-3 virus-scanning programs...