Dell 4500 technical specifications Adding a Second Hard Drive

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NOTICE: Visually inspect the position of the securing clips on the memory connectors and make sure that they are secured in the vertical position in the cutouts on the ends of the memory modules. Otherwise, the securing clips may prevent the AGP card from being properly reinstalled.

6.To replace the AGP card, gently press it down into the slot connector until it clicks into place. Press the card clip lever while inserting the card into the slot connector.

7.Close the computer cover.

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

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

Adding a Second Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety Instructions."

Your computer includes one hard drive. To add a second hard drive:

1.Shut down the computer.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

2.Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

3.Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

4.Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.

See the drive documentation to ensure that the drive is set up for your computer.

5.Open the computer cover.

HINT: Two sets of rails are attached to the inside of the computer cover. Use the two longer rails on 5.25-inch drives. Use the shorter rails for 3.5-inch drives. Rails for a second hard drive are attached inside the hard-drive bay.

6.Remove the two green plastic rails from the inside of the hard-drive bay.

These rails are not attached to the inside of the hard-drive bay with screws. To remove the rails, gently pull the rails up and out of the bay.

7.Attach the rails to the hard drive using the two screws attached to the rails.

Ensure that the rail tabs are positioned at the back of the hard drive.

8.Remove the first hard drive from the upper bay and install it in the lower bay.

a. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the back of the first hard drive.

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Contents Dell Dimension Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Advanced TroubleshootingDiagnostic Codes Back to ContentsBeep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Beep CodesSystem Messages System boardRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click Help and Support Click System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Reinstalling Windows XPResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstall the appropriate drivers Finding Information for Your Computer DocumentationWhat Are You Looking For? Find it Here Click User and system guides, and then click Users guides Printed DocumentationOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated FilesViewing the Tell Me How Help File When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsAdding Parts Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal When Working Inside Your ComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Reattaching the Front Door Shutting Down the ComputerReattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Windows XPOpening the Computer Cover Open the computer cover Adding CardsClose the computer cover Removing CardsOpen the computer cover Remove the AGP card Adding MemoryReplacing an AGP Card Reinstall the AGP card Close the computer coverAdding a Second Hard Drive Adding Other Drives Inch Devices Inch Devices Replacing the Microprocessor Open the computer cover Installing the Microprocessor Removing the Front I/O Panel Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Removing the System BoardClosing the Computer Cover Finding Help Information Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Drive Problems Floppy drive problemsDVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsCD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW driveVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Error MessagesGeneral Problems Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Other software problemsOther technical problems Program stops respondingRestart the computer Keyboard ProblemsMouse Problems General hardware problemsReinstall the mouse driver See Reinstalling Drivers Network ProblemsPower Problems Check the mouse settingsNo sound from speakers Printer ProblemsScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is blankBack to Contents Technical Specifications Controls and Lights PowerAudio2 VideoPage Main Screen System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program OverviewAdvanced Screen Displays the Peripheral Configuration submenuOption Function Displays the Event Log Configuration submenu Boot Configuration SubmenuPeripheral Configuration Submenu Displays the Diskette Configuration submenuInterrupt IDE Configuration SubmenuPrimary IDE Master Submenu Base I/O AddressEvent Log Configuration Submenu Diskette Configuration SubmenuNone Security Screen Video Configuration SubmenuLast State Power ScreenStay Off default Power OnExit Screen Boot ScreenEnabling the Processor Serial Number Clearing Forgotten PasswordsTechnical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and SocketsDC Power Connectors Power SupplyPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P1Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P7 IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesPlacement of Dell-Installed Cards DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9Card Connector Card Description Front View Controls and LightsFront View Back View Back View USB 2.0 ConnectorsSerial Connector Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsHints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
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