Dell 4600 technical specifications Removing and Installing Parts, PCI Cards

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Removing and Installing Parts

Dell™ Dimension™ 4600 Series Service Manual

PCI Cards	Microprocessor
AGP Card	Fan Assembly
Memory	System Board
Front Panel	Power Supply
Drives	Battery

PCI Cards

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

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.Unscrew and remove the filler bracket for the card slot you want to use.

CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.

4.Align the cutout on the bottom of the card with the crossbar in the system board connector. Gently rock the card into the connector until it is fully seated.

Ensure that the card is fully seated and that its bracket is within the card slot.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Lights Advanced TroubleshootingLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution System board Beep CodesCode Cause Message Possible Cause Corrective Action System MessagesReseat the memory modules Back to Contents Recommended Tools Before You BeginGetting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Remove the computer cover Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts PCI CardsRemoving an AGP Card AGP CardReplace the computer cover Installing an AGP Card MemoryMemory Installation Guidelines Installing Memory DDR Memory OverviewFront Panel Removing the Front Panel Replacing the Front PanelReplacing a Hard Drive DrivesRemoving the Front-Panel Insert Remove the front panelPage Adding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive Remove the existing hard driveReinstall the existing hard drive into the computer Adding a Floppy Drive Release and remove the front panelAdding a Second CD or DVD Drive Release and remove the front panel Microprocessor Removing the MicroprocessorPage Installing the Microprocessor Fan Assembly Removing the Fan AssemblySystem Board Replacing the Fan AssemblyRemove the microprocessor heat sink Remove the fan assembly Removing the System BoardInstalling the System Board Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Battery Overview BatteryReplacing the Power Supply Reinstall the fan assemblyReplacing the Battery Technical Specifications Video Ports and ConnectorsPower AudioEnvironmental Viewing Settings System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options CPU Information CPU Speed System Memory Channel ModeAGP Aperture Bus SpeedBoot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Enter system setupRemove the computer cover Technical Overview Inside View of Your Computer System Board ComponentsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Output Voltage Minimum Current a Maximum Current A1Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire DC Power Connector P1DC Power Connector P2 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireDC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8 and P9DC Power Connector P4 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WireBack to Contents