Dell 4500 technical specifications Adding Other Drives

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b.Press in the two green rail tabs and pull the first hard drive out of the upper bay.

NOTICE: Do not install any drive into the lower hard-drive bay until after you have removed the green drive rails from the inside of the hard-drive cage.

c.Gently slide the first hard drive into the lower bay until you hear a click.

d.Reconnect the power cable and the data cable to the back of the first hard drive.

9.Gently slide the new hard drive into the upper bay until you hear a click.

NOTICE: Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive.

10.Locate the extra connector on the drive cable that is attached to your first hard drive, and attach the connector to the second hard drive.

HINT: Your computer uses cable-select drive cables. This means that the device connected to the end connector of the drive cable is the master device and the device connected to the middle connector is the slave device. Be sure that the jumper setting on the new device is set for "cable select" (see the documentation that came with the drive for information).

11.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.

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

13.See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.

Adding Other Drives

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

HINT: Drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a drive, refer to the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the drive software.

NOTICE: To avoid possibly damaging the drive by electrostatic discharge (ESD), ground yourself by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.

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Contents Dell Dimension Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic CodesBack to Contents Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionBeep Codes System MessagesSystem board Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective ActionUsing System Restore Creating a Restore PointClick Help and Support Click System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversUndoing the Last System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Windows XPUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Reinstall the appropriate drivers What Are You Looking For? Find it Here DocumentationFinding Information for Your Computer Printed Documentation Online DocumentationDownloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files Click User and system guides, and then click Users guidesViewing the Tell Me How Help File Adding Parts Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Working Inside Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Shutting Down the Computer Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge ArmsWindows XP Reattaching the Front DoorOpening the Computer Cover Adding Cards Open the computer coverRemoving Cards Close the computer coverAdding Memory Open the computer cover Remove the AGP cardReinstall the AGP card Close the computer cover Replacing an AGP CardAdding 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 Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Replacing the System BoardRemoving the System Board Replacing the System BoardClosing the Computer Cover Solving Problems Battery Problems Drive ProblemsFloppy drive problems Finding Help InformationMail, Modem, and Internet Problems CD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problemsError Messages General ProblemsComputer stops responding Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsOther software problems Other technical problemsProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyKeyboard Problems Mouse ProblemsGeneral hardware problems Restart the computerNetwork Problems Power ProblemsCheck the mouse settings Reinstall the mouse driver See Reinstalling DriversPrinter Problems Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to readBack to Contents Technical Specifications Power Audio2Video Controls and LightsPage System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramOverview Main ScreenOption Function Displays the Peripheral Configuration submenuAdvanced Screen Boot Configuration Submenu Peripheral Configuration SubmenuDisplays the Diskette Configuration submenu Displays the Event Log Configuration submenuIDE Configuration Submenu Primary IDE Master SubmenuBase I/O Address InterruptNone Diskette Configuration SubmenuEvent Log Configuration Submenu Video Configuration Submenu Security ScreenPower Screen Stay Off defaultPower On Last StateBoot Screen Exit ScreenClearing Forgotten Passwords Enabling the Processor Serial NumberInternal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Technical OverviewPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Power SupplyDC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P1DC Power Connector P2 IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Placement of Dell-Installed CardsDC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P7Card Connector Card Description Front View Back View Controls and LightsFront View USB 2.0 Connectors Back ViewSerial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms
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