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6. Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu.   7. Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics.   8. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.   9. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test ...

  Diagnostic Lights To help you troubleshoot a problem, your small form factor, small desktop, and small mini-tower computers have four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back panel. The lights can be yellow or green. When the computer starts normally, the p...

  Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. This beep cod...

Back to Contents Page   Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 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. Un...

Back to Contents Page   Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual   1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. Gently pull the power cables toward you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives.   2. Ensure that no tools or extra parts ...

Back to Contents Page   Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual   1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ."   2. Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.   3. Pull back the cover latch release on the top panel.   4. Locate the three hi...

Back to Contents Page   Removing and Installing Parts   Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. Your computer supports DDR2 memory.    DDR2 Memory Overview DDR2 memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and techn...

  6. Replace the computer cover .   7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.   8. Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties .   9. Click the General tab.   10. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. ...

If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see " Installing a PCI Express Card ."     Installing a PCI Card   1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ."   2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the ...

  3. Replace the computer cover , reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.   4. Remove the card's driver from the operating system.   5. If you removed a sound card: a.   Enter system setup, select Audio Controller , and then change the setting to On . b.   Co...

  11. Snap the card retention mechanism into place, securing the x16 PCI card.     12. Replace the computer cover , reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.   13. If you installed a sound card: a.   Enter system setup, select Audio Controller , and then change...

5. Reseat the card retention mechanism in the tabs and pivot downward to snap it into place.   6. Close the card retention door to snap it into place, securing the card(s).   7. Replace the computer cover , reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.   8. Remove ...

  2. Align the drive panel tabs with the side-door hinges.   3. Rotate the drive panel toward the computer until it snaps into place on the front panel.   4. Grasping the lever, pull the sliding plate to the left, snapping it into the closed position to secure the drive panel.   Drives Your computer...

  Hard Drive 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. Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.   3. Press in on the blue tabs on each side of the...

  Installing a Hard Drive   1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.   2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.   3. Gently slide the drive into place until it clicks or you feel the drive securely installed.   4. Conne...

1. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.   2. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ."   3. Remove the plastic guide bracket from the inside of the hard-drive bay by gently pulling the bracket up and out of the bay.   4. Snap the brack...

  3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive.   4. Remove the floppy drive by sliding and holding the drive latch release downward. Then, slide the drive out of the computer.     Installing a Floppy Drive 1 power cable 2 data cable NOTE: If you are installing a PCI Exp...

  Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader   1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ."   2. Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the computer.   3. Replace the computer cover .   4. Remove the drive panel .   5. Disconnect the ...

  6. While pushing on the back of the drive, remove the Media Card Reader by sliding and holding the drive latch release downward.   7. Replace the drive panel .   8. Replace the computer cover .   Installing a Media Card Reader   1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ."   2. Lay th...

5. Remove the Media Card Reader and bracket from its packaging.   6. Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before the FlexBay USB cable is connected.   7. Make sure the FlexBay USB cable is connected to the back of the Media Card Reader.   8. Insert the Media Card Reader by sliding and hold...

  5. Remove the CD/DVD drive by sliding and holding the drive latch release downward. Then, slide the drive out of the computer.   Installing a CD/DVD Drive   1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ."   2. If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove...

  10. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.   Processor   Removing the Processor   1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ."   2. Loosen the two captive screws on each side of the heat sink assembly.   3. Rotate the heat sink assembly upward, and ...

  5. Gently remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.   Installing the Processor   1. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.   2. If the release lever...

a.   Place the heat sink assembly back onto the heat sink assembly bracket. b.   Rotate the heat sink assembly down towards the computer base and tighten the two capture screws. NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink is correctly seated and secure.   9. Replace the computer cover .   10. Connect your com...

  Jumper Settings The jumper locations are shown below.   Removing the System Board   1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.   2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your com...

  3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.   4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.   5. Open the computer cover.   6. Remove any components that restrict access ...

  1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ."   2. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives. Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer frame as you remove them from the system board and drives. You must route these cables pro...

  Battery   Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery. To replace the battery:   1. Record al...

Back to Contents Page   Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual   Processor Processor type Intel ®  Pentium ®  4 with Hyper-Threading technology   NOTE: Not all Pentium 4 processors support Hyper- Threading technology. Level 1 (L1) cache 16 KB Level 2 (L2) cache 1 MB (depending on your c...

Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual    Entering System Setup    System Setup Options    Boot Sequence    Clearing Forgotten Passwords    Clearing CMOS Settings   Overview Use system setup as follows: l   To change the system configuration information after you add...

  System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. System CPU Info Identifies whether the computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading and lists the processor bus speed, processor ID, c...

  Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.   Option Settings l   Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, if no floppy disk is in the drive, or if there is no floppy drive installed in...

  4. Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark).   5. Press plus (+) or minus ( – ) to move a selected device up or down the list.   Clearing Forgotten Passwords   1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ."   2. Locate the 2-pin password jumper...

Back to Contents Page   Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual    Inside View of Your Computer    System Board Components    Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments   Inside View of Your Computer   System Board Components

  Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments   DC Power Connector P1

Back to Contents Page Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual   Notes, Notices, and Cautions   Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Dimension Help file. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® W i n ...