Dell 4500 technical specifications Inch Devices

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10.Connect a power cable to the drive.

See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on connecting a drive cable to the drive and system board.

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).

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

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

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

3.5-Inch Devices

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

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 power cable from your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

4.Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.

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

5.Open the computer cover.

6.To remove the drive-bay cover panel, carefully press the panel out from the inside of the computer.

7.To remove the drive-bay cover panel insert, press the four securing tabs and pull the insert away from the panel.

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 cage.

8.Remove the two shorter, green plastic rails from the inside of the computer cover.

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Contents Dell Dimension Back to Contents Advanced TroubleshootingDiagnostic Codes Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionSystem board Beep CodesSystem Messages Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective ActionClick Help and Support Click System Restore Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUndoing 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 Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files Printed DocumentationOnline Documentation Click User and system guides, and then click Users guidesViewing 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 Windows XP Shutting Down the ComputerReattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms 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 SupplyRemoving the System Board Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Replacing the System BoardClosing the Computer Cover Floppy drive problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Drive Problems Finding Help InformationProblems writing to a CD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsCD drive problems DVD drive problemsComputer stops responding Error MessagesGeneral Problems Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsProgram stops responding Other software problemsOther technical problems Program crashes repeatedlyGeneral hardware problems Keyboard ProblemsMouse Problems Restart the computerCheck the mouse settings Network ProblemsPower Problems Reinstall the mouse driver See Reinstalling DriversSound and Speaker Problems Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from speakersIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to readBack to Contents Technical Specifications Video PowerAudio2 Controls and LightsPage Overview System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program Main ScreenAdvanced Screen Displays the Peripheral Configuration submenuOption Function Displays the Diskette Configuration submenu Boot Configuration SubmenuPeripheral Configuration Submenu Displays the Event Log Configuration submenuBase I/O Address IDE Configuration SubmenuPrimary IDE Master Submenu InterruptEvent Log Configuration Submenu Diskette Configuration SubmenuNone Video Configuration Submenu Security ScreenPower On Power ScreenStay Off default Last StateBoot Screen Exit ScreenClearing Forgotten Passwords Enabling the Processor Serial NumberInternal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Technical OverviewDC 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 Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesPlacement of Dell-Installed Cards DC Power Connector P7Card Connector Card Description Front View Controls and LightsFront View Back View USB 2.0 Connectors Back ViewSerial Connector Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsHints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms

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