Dell 4500C manual Adding Parts

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7If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create an empty card-slot opening.

If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.

8Prepare the card for installation.

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. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.

9Insert the card into the card connector.

If the card is full-length, insert the end of the card into the card guide bracket as you lower the card toward its connector on the system board. Insert the card firmly into the card connector on the riser board.

10Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.

11Reconnect any cables that you previously removed.

12Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.

See the documentation for the card for information about the card’s cable connections.

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.

13Close the computer cover (see page 92).

14Attach the computer stand (see page 21).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

15Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

16Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

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Contents Dell Dimension 4500C Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsContents Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Adding Parts Contacting Dell Regulatory Information Index Contents General Page When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeBattery Disposal Re s o u r c e C D Finding Information for Your ComputerE r a t i n g S y s t e m C D Te l l M e H o w H e l p F i l e Finding Information for Your Computer Setting Up Connecting the AC Adapter Tighten the screw Attaching and Removing the Computer StandSetting Up Setting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device Optional Transferring Information to a New Computer On the Now go to your old computer screen, click Next Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetClick Connect to the Internet Copying CDsUsing Easy CD Creator Basic Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsHow to Copy a CD Turning Off Your Computer Hyper-ThreadingSolving Problems See Finding SolutionsSolving Problems Finding Help Information Battery ProblemsCD drive problems Drive ProblemsDVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW driveHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsClick Phone and Modem Options Click the Change or Remove Program icon Error MessagesProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system General ProblemsProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Other software problemsGeneral hardware problems Other technical problemsKeyboard Problems Ieee 1394 ProblemsMouse Problems Network Problems Lightlight PC Card ProblemsPower Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Diagnostic LightsY G Using System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemReinstalling Windows XP Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Adding Parts Front View Front and Back View of the ComputerComputer to unexpectedly restart Back View Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Page Looking Inside Your Computer Dimm A, Dimm B System BoardInstalling a PC Card Adding PC Cards OptionalPC Card Types Press the eject button, and gently remove the card Removing a PC CardAdding Other Cards Adding Parts Removing a Video Card Adding or Replacing a Video CardInstalling a Video Card Adding Memory To microprocessor Closing the Computer Cover Adding Parts Adding Parts P e n d i Microprocessor SpecificationsMemory Video Environmental Standard Settings System Setup Program Screens Viewing SettingsClearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Dell Technical Support Policy Japan Kawasaki Contacting DellRegulatory Information D ex 108 109 110

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