Dell Dimension 3100 desktop
http://support.dell.com/en/.../DD137A03.pdf
Table of contents
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• Finding Information »
• Setting Up and Using Your Computer »
• Setting Up a Printer »
• Printer Cable »
• Connecting a USB Printer »
• Connecting to the Internet »
• Setting Up Your Internet Connection »
• Playing CDs and DVDs »
• Adjusting the Volume »
• Adjusting the Picture »
• Copying CDs and DVDs »
• How to Copy a CD or DVD »
• Using Blank CDs and DVDs »
• Helpful Tips »
• Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) »
• Setting Up a Home and Office Network »
• Connecting to a Network Adapter »
• Network Setup Wizard »
• Power Management »
• Standby Mode »
• Hibernate Mode »
• Power Options Properties »
• About RAID Configurations »
• Using RAID with Hard Drive Passwords »
• RAID Level »
• Configuring Your Computer for RAID »
• Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode »
• Configuring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel® RAID... »
• Configuring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel Matrix... »
• Hyper-Threading »
• Solving Problems »
• Troubleshooting Tips »
• Battery Problems »
• Drive Problems »
• CD and DVD drive problems »
• Hard drive problems »
• Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems »
• Error Messages »
• Media Card Reader Problems »
• Keyboard Problems »
• Lockups and Software Problems »
• The computer does not start up »
• The computer stops responding »
• program stops responding »
• program crashes repeatedly »
• program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system »
• solid blue screen appears »
• Other software problems »
• Memory Problems »
• Mouse Problems »
• Network Problems »
• Power Problems »
• Printer Problems »
• Scanner Problems »
• Sound and Speaker Problems »
• No sound from speakers »
• No sound from headphones »
• Video and Monitor Problems »
• If the screen is blank »
• If the screen is difficult to read »
• Advanced Troubleshooting »
• Diagnostic Lights »
• Dell Diagnostics »
• Dell Diagnostics Main Menu »
• Drivers »
• What Is a Driver »
• Identifying Drivers »
• Reinstalling Drivers »
• Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities »
• Restoring Your Operating System »
• Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore »
• Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec »
• Removing Dell PC Restore »
• Removing and Installing Parts »
• Before You Begin »
• Recommended Tools »
• Turning Off Your Computer »
• Before Working Inside Your Computer »
• Front View of the Computer »
• Back View of the Computer »
• Removing the Computer Cover »
• Inside View of Your Computer »
• System Board Components »
• Memory »
• DDR2 Memory Overview »
• Installing Memory »
• Removing Memory »
• Cards »
• Drive Panels »
• Removing the Drive Panel »
• Removing the Drive-Panel Insert »
• Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert »
• Replacing the Drive Panel »
• Drives »
• IDE Drive Addressing »
• Connecting Drive Cables »
• Drive Interface Connectors »
• Power Cable Connector »
• Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables »
• Hard Drive »
• Removing a Hard Drive »
• Installing a Hard Drive »
• Adding a Second Hard Drive (optional) »
• Floppy Drive »
• Removing a Floppy Drive »
• Installing a Floppy Drive »
• Media Card Reader »
• Removing a Media Card Reader »
• Installing a Media Card Reader »
• CD/DVD Drive »
• Removing a CD/DVD Drive »
• Installing a CD/DVD Drive »
• Battery »
• Replacing the Battery »
• Replacing the Computer Cover »
• Appendix »
• Specifications »
• System Setup »
• Overview »
• Entering System Setup »
• System Setup Options »
• Boot Sequence »
• Clearing Forgotten Passwords »
• Clearing CMOS Settings »
• Cleaning Your Computer »
• Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor »
• Mouse »
• Floppy Drive »
• CDs and DVDs »
• Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) »
• Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals »
• Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals »
• FCC Notices (U.S. Only) »
• Class »
• Class »
• FCC Identification Information »
• Contacting Dell »
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answers.yahoo.com
Got my eyes on a mint Dell Dimension 3100 on ebay but not sure if it's good enough for the course...The link below (Dell 3100 manual) reveals on page 65 that the motherboard does not have an expansion slot for a graphics card...The Dell 3100 appears to have only a PCI Express x1 slot plus two PCI slots...I appreciate that it would feel good to spring...