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Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Before You Begin Technical Overview Specifications Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Replacing the Computer Cover Troubleshooting System Setup Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer.
personal safety. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Front View of the Computer Back View of the Computer Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Front View of the Computer 1 cover latch release Use this latch to remove the computer cover .
connector voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. 7 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones. 8 diagnostic lights (4) Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code.
1 voltage selection switch See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for more information. 2 power connector Insert the power cable. 3 back panel connectors Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. 3 network activity light Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data.
System Board Components.
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments.
DC Main Power Connector P1 Pin Number Signal Name 18 -AWG Wire 1 +3.3 VDC* Orange 2 +3.3 VDC* Orange 3 COM Black 4 +5VDC Red 5 COM Black 6 +5 VDC Red 7 COM Black 8 POK Gray 9 +5 VFP Purple.
10 +12 VBDC White 11 +12 VBDC White 12 +3.3 VDC* Orange 13 +3.3 VDC*/SE* Orange 14 –12 VDC Blue 15 COM Black 16 PS - ON Green 17 COM Black 18 COM Black 19 COM Black 20 NA NA 21 +5 VDC Red 22 +5 VDC Red 23 +5 VDC Red 24 COM Black *The orange +3.3 VDC output wires must be 16 AWG.
1 +5 VDC Red 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 +12 VADC Yellow DC Peripheral Connectors P8 and P9 Pin Number Signal Name 18 -AWG Wire 1 +12 VBDC White 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 +5 VDC Red Back to Contents Pag.
Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Processor Processor type Intel ® Pentium ® 4 5 XXX and 6XXX processors with Hyper- Threading technology NOTE: Not all Pentium 4 processors support Hyper- Threading technology.
Accelerator 950 (GMA950) Audio Type Sigmatel STAC9220 Expansion Bus Bus type PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 and x16 Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express: x1 slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s x16 slot bidirecti.
USB two front- panel and five back - panel USB 2.0 -compliant connectors Audio five connectors for line - in, line - out, microphone/ side - surround, surround, and center/subwoofer connector (LFE cha.
Heat dissipation 1041 BTU/hr Voltage (see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information) 90 to 135 V and 180 to 265 V at 50/60 Hz Backup battery 3 -V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height 41.1 cm (16.
Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Memory CD/DVD Drive Cards Heat - Sink Assembly Drive Panel Processor Front Panel Fan Assembly Drives F.
or A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched pair installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 NOTICE: Do not install ECC or buffered memory modules. Only unbuffered, non - ECC memory is supported. NOTE: If you install DDR2 667- MHz memory, the speed is reduced to 533 MHz .
1 . Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ." 2 . Remove the computer cover. 3 . Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 4 . Grasp the module and pull up. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector.
1 notch 2 memory module 3 cutouts (2) 4 crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the module. 5 . Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
1 release tab 2 card retention door 3 . Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door is captive, it will remain in the open position. 4 . If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card - slot opening.
1 alignment guide 3 release tab 2 alignment bar 4 card retention door 9 . Close the card retention door by snapping it into place. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
1 . Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ." 2 . Remove the computer cover. 3 . Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door is captive, it will remain in the open position.
1 card retention door 2 card retention mechanism 3 release tabs (2) 3 . Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door is captive, it will remain in the open position. 4 . If your computer includes a card retention mechanism, to secure the x16 card in place from the top: a .
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer. CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network.
1 card retention door 2 card retention mechanism 3 release tabs (2) NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
b . Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location. 5 . If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card - slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card - slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer.
1 sliding plate lever 3 drive panel 2 sliding plate 4 front panel 3 . Grasping the sliding plate lever, slide and hold the sliding plate until the drive panel snaps open. NOTE: The sliding plate secures and releases the drive panel and helps to secure the drives.
1 drive - panel insert tab 2 drive - panel insert 3 drive panel 1 . Turn the drive panel sideways and find the tip of the drive - panel insert tab that latches over a tab on the right side of the drive panel. 2 . Pull the inner tip of the drive - panel insert tab away from the drive panel.
Replacing the Drive Panel 1 . Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ." 2 . Remove the computer cover. 3 . If you are installing a replacement drive panel, remove the old drive panel . 1 sliding plate lever 3 drive panel 2 sliding plate 4 front panel 4 .
1 . Remove the computer cover. 2 . Remove the drive panel . 3 . Remove the hard drive and second hard drive, if applicable. 4 . Remove the two front- panel screws. NOTICE: Use care when handling the front- panel release tabs to avoid damaging them. 5 .
Up to two CD or DVD drives 1 CD/DVD drive(s) 2 FlexBay for optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader 3 hard drive(s) Connect CD/DVD drives to the connector labeled "IDE" on the system board. Serial ATA hard drives should be connected to the connectors labeled "SATA0" or "SATA2" on the system board.
1 interface cable 2 interface connector Power Cable Connector To connect a drive using the power cable, locate the power connector on the power supply.
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. Removing a Hard Drive 1 . Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ." 2 . Remove the computer cover. NOTICE: Use the pull - tab to remove the data cable from your hard drive or from the system board.
Installing a Hard Drive 1 . Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ." 2 . Remove the computer cover. 3 . If you are installing a replacement hard drive, remove the old hard drive . 4 . Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.
2 power cable 8 . Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 9 . Replace the computer cover . NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.
7 . Connect a power cable to the drive. 8 . Connect the data cable to the drive and to the system board. Floppy Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
5 . Slide the sliding plate lever toward the bottom of the computer and, without releasing the sliding plate lever, slide the floppy drive out through the front of the computer.
2 screws (4) 1 . Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ." 2 . Remove the computer cover. 3 . Remove the drive panel . NOTE: If you are installing a new drive, you need to remove the drive - panel insert . 4 . Slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.
Media Card Reader (Optional) For information about using a Media Card Reader, see your Owner's Manual . Removing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
1 sliding plate lever 2 sliding plate 3 Media Card Reader 5 . Slide the sliding plate toward the bottom of the computer and, without releasing the sliding plate, slide the Media Card Reader out through the front of the computer. 6 . Replace the drive panel .
1 Media Card Reader 2 screws (4) 2 . Remove the computer cover. 3 . Remove the drive panel . 4 . Remove the Media Card Reader from its packaging and ensure that all of the screws are included. 5 . Slide the Media Card Reader into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.
1 Media Card Reader 2 FlexBay USB cable 7 . Route the FlexBay USB cable through the cable routing clip. 8 . Replace the drive panel . 9 . Replace the computer cover . CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
CD/DVD drive out through the front of the computer. Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1 . Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ." 2 . Remove the computer cover. 3 . Remove the drive panel . NOTE: If you are installing a new drive, you need to remove the drive - panel insert .
5 . Connect the power and data cables to the drive. 6 . Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking the fan and cooling vents. 7 . Replace the drive panel . 8 . Replace the computer cover . NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.
10 . Enter system setup and select the appropriate Drive option. 11 . Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics . Heat - Sink Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
1 heat- sink assembly 2 captive screws (2) NOTICE: When you install the heat- sink assembly, do not touch the thermal interface on its underside, as this may result in damage to the thermal interface material. Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
b . Pull the lever back to release the processor cover. 1 processor cover 4 release lever 2 processor 5 side latch 3 processor socket NOTICE: When removing or replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the processor socket or allow any objects to fall onto the pins in the socket.
1 processor cover 6 release lever 2 tab 7 front alignment notch 3 processor 8 socket and processor pin - 1 indicators 4 processor socket 9 rear alignment notch 5 cover latch NOTICE: To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install the processor.
10 . Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Fan Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
bottom of the opposite side of the assembly upwards. 6 . Slide the fan assembly toward the back of the computer and lift to remove the assembly. Front I/O Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
6 . Pull the I/O panel toward the back of the computer and lift the panel to remove from the computer. 7 . Disconnect any cables from the I/O panel. System Board Jumper Settings The jumper locations are shown below. Jumper Setting Description PSWD (default) Password features are enabled.
RTCRST (default) Real- time clock reset in normal operation. Clear CMOS settings. Removing the System Board CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
1 mounting - bracket screws (2) 2 system - board screws (8) NOTE: The mounting - bracket screws need to be removed for the removal of the system board. 9 . Remove the eight system - board screws and the two mounting - bracket screws. 10 . Slide the system board assembly toward the front of the computer, and then lift the board away.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
7 . Lift the power supply out of the computer. Replacing the Power Supply CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Slide the power supply into place. 2 . Reattach the screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer frame.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only.
Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test. Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device.
hard drive. The light might also be on when a device such as a CD player is operating. action is required. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
compatibility error exists. Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see " Memory "). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your computer Owner's Manual for information about how to contact Dell).
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Cle.
System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer, BIOS version, and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. System System Info Displays the System name, BIOS Version number, BIOS Date , Service Tag, Express Service Code , and Asset Tag .
( Diskette drive default) NOTE: If you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this option appears in the system setup menu. To boot from a USB memory device, select the USB device and move it so it becomes the first device in the list.
( On default) processors. The performance of some applications improve with additional logical processors installed. SpeedStep ( On default) Allows the BIOS to modify the processor fan and speed based on processor temperature readings.
default) NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip or surge protector. Auto Power Time Sets time to automatically turn on the computer.
Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Option Settings NOTE: The computer attempts to boot from all bootable devices listed in the boot sequence. If no bootable device is detected the computer displays the error message No bootable devices .
NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure your device is bootable, check the device documentation. Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 . Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup ). 2 . Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.
jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to clear the password. NOTE: When you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pins 1 and 2. 3 . Close the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). 4 . Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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