Dell Inspiron 2100 manuals
Inspiron 2100
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Inspiron 2100
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- Figure A-1. Main Menu
- orientation ,
- front/right side internal view ,
- Figure 1-4. Back/Left Side Internal View
- socket population rules ,
- SCSI configuration guidelines ,
- SCSI ID numbers ,
- externally-accessible drive bays ,
- power supply ,
- Figure 1-6. DC Power Connector P1
- cables ,
- Figure 1-10. DC Power Distribution
- Figure 1-11. System Board Components
- Figure 1-12. System Board Jumpers
- Table 1-2. Jumper Descriptions
- Table 1-3. Interrupt Assignments
- Table 1-4. DREQ Line Assignments
- technical specifications ,
- diskette-based diagnostics ,
- beep codes ,
- Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
- Table 3-2. System Error Messages
- precautionary measures ,
- cover removal ,
- bezel, removal ,
- insert removal ,
- removal ,
- Figure 4-5. Drive Hardware
- externally-accessible drives, removal ,
- Figure 4-7. Drive-Mounting Rails and Extensions Removal
- Figure 4-8. Hard-Disk Drive Removal
- expansion-cards, removal ,
- Figure 4-10. Power Supply Removal
- system cooling fan, removal ,
- Figure 4-12. System Board Components
- installation ,
- Figure 4-15. Microprocessor Securing Clip Removal
- Figure 4-16. Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly
- battery, removal ,
- Figure 4-18. System Board Assembly Removal
- Figure 4-19. System Board Removal
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- safety instructions
- protecting against electrostatic discharge
- supported operating systems
- using the dell server assistant cd
- choose language
- create operating system support diskettes
- using the asset tag utility
- installing and configuring scsi drivers
- basic host adapter settings
- scsi device settings
- starting the scsiselect utility
- using scsiselect menus
- using windows nt to install or update the driver
- removing a host adapter
- troubleshooting for windows nt
- calculating the slot number
- installing netware and the driver
- using netware to install or update the driver
- bit mask options
- booting from a scsi device
- using the netware tape backup utility
- troubleshooting for netware
- using the system setup program
- fast video bios
- boot options submenu categories
- extended memory
- serial port 1
- supervisor password is
- virus check reminder
- exit without saving changes
- operating with a supervisor password enabled
- using your user password to secure your system
- deleting or changing an existing user password
- password options
- using the eisa configuration utility
- using online instructions
- learn about configuring your computer
- maintain system configuration diskette
- view additional system information menu
- removing a card that conflicts with the card you just installed
- how password security works
- assigning or changing a supervisor password
- assigning or changing a user password
- disabling a forgotten password
- removing the system board assembly
- replacing the system board assembly
- installing system board options
- expansion slots
- removing an expansion card
- memory upgrade kits
- installing a dimm
- removing a dimm
- installing drives in the external bays
- dc power cables
- installing drives in the internal bays
- configuring the boot device
- technical specifications
- serial and parallel ports
- adding an expansion card containing serial or parallel ports
- parallel port connector
- mouse connector
- maintaining the system
- recommended tools and accessories
- dust and particles
- power source interruptions
- line conditioners
- regulatory notices
- class 1 notice
- class a device
- warranties and return policy
- coverage during years two and three
- coverage during year one
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- internal view
- system board connectors and sockets
- power supply
- dc power cables
- back panel
- post beep codes
- system messages
- peripheral configuration submenu
- ide configuration submenu
- primary ide master submenu
- diskette configuration submenu
- event log configuration submenu
- exit screen
- clearing nvram
- system information
- expansion bus
- regulatory notices
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- When Using Your Computer
- Ergonomic Computing Habits
- When Working Inside Your Computer
- Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
- Parallel Printer
- USB Printer
- Power Problems
- If the screen is blank
- If the screen is difficult to read
- If you cannot print to a parallel port printer
- If you cannot print to a USB printer
- If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk
- If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD
- If you cannot play a DVD movie
- If the CD-RW drive stops writing
- A program crashes
- A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
- Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
- Windows Me
- Windows 2000
- Creating a Restore Point
- Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
- Undoing the Last System Restore
- Removing the Computer Cover
- system board
- Removing Cards
- Regulatory Information
- Standard Settings
- System Setup Screens
- Replacing the Battery
- Contact Numbers and Addresses
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
- Battery Disposal
- NOM Information (Mexico Only)
- One-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
- Two-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
- Three-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
- One-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
- Two-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
- Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
- Index
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- Safety Instructions
- Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
- Connecting a Printer
- USB Printer
- Turning Off the Computer
- Connecting the External Media Bay
- Swapping Devices While Windows Is Running
- Finding Solutions
- Accessing Help Files
- Start-Up Error Messages
- Video and Display Problems
- Sound and Speaker Problems
- External Speakers
- Printer Problems
- Modem Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Drive Problems
- If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD
- If the CD-RW drive stops writing
- Network Problems
- General Program Problems
- A solid blue screen appears
- If Your Computer Gets Wet
- If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
- Reinstalling Windows
- Reinstalling Windows 2000
- Connecting External Devices to the APR
- Docking the Computer
- Undocking the Computer
- Replacing a Hard Drive
- Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
- Specifications
- Standard Settings
- Contacting Dell
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
- Battery Disposal
- NOM Information (Mexico Only)
- Warranty and Return Policy Information
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Inspiron 2100
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- system setup
- adding and replacing parts
- using an administrator password
- specifications
- removing the battery
- removing the keyboard
- access panel
- removing the coin-cell battery
- removing the wlan card
- heat sink
- hard drive
- hard drive bracket
- display assembly
- display bezel
- display led board
- display panel
- display cable
- display brackets
- system board
- dc power cable
- removing the bluetooth card
- removing the display hinge cover
- display hinges
- working on your computer
- after working inside your computer
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- a tour of your computer
- display latch
- touch pad
- power button
- left side view
- audio connectors
- security cable slot
- modem connector
- ac adapter connector
- bottom view
- power conservation
- power conservation modes
- power options properties
- alarms tab
- power meter tab
- advanced tab
- hibernate tab
- solving problems
- power problems
- video and display problems
- if the display is difficult to read
- external speakers
- if you cannot print to a parallel port printer
- modem problems
- touch pad problems
- drive problems
- if you cannot play a dvd movie
- if you have a hard drive problem
- windows error messages
- general program problems
- if your computer gets wet
- if you drop or damage your computer
- resolving other technical problems
- system specifications
- drivers and utilities
- system setup program
- connector locations
- removing and replacing parts
- recommended tools
- screw identification
- system components
- keyboard bezel
- display assembly
- removing the display assembly
- display assembly bezel
- display assembly latch
- removing the display assembly latch
- removing the lcd panel
- replacing the lcd panel
- display assembly hinges
- removing the keyboard assembly
- replacing the keyboard assembly
- memory module
- replacing memory modules
- removing the palm rest assembly
- replacing the palm rest assembly
- bottom case assembly
- reserve battery
- rtc battery
- removing the modem
- replacing the modem
- removing the fan
- replacing the fan
- removing the speaker
- replacing the speaker
- system board assembly
- removing the system board assembly
- replacing the system board assembly
- main battery release latch
- apr docking doors