Dell 4500 technical specifications

Contents Dell Dimension Diagnostic Codes Advanced TroubleshootingBack to Contents Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionSystem Messages Beep CodesSystem board Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective ActionCreating a Restore Point Using System RestoreClick 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 Online Documentation Printed 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 Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Shutting Down the ComputerWindows XP Reattaching the Front DoorOpening 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 SupplyRemoving the System Board Replacing the System BoardClosing the Computer Cover Battery Problems Drive Problems Solving ProblemsFloppy drive problems Finding Help InformationCD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problemsGeneral Problems Error MessagesComputer stops responding Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsOther technical problems Other software problemsProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyMouse Problems Keyboard ProblemsGeneral hardware problems Restart the computerPower Problems Network ProblemsCheck the mouse settings Reinstall the mouse driver See Reinstalling DriversScanner Problems Printer ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Back to Contents Technical Specifications Audio2 PowerVideo Controls and LightsPage Entering the System Setup Program System Setup ProgramOverview Main ScreenOption Function Displays the Peripheral Configuration submenuAdvanced Screen Peripheral Configuration Submenu Boot Configuration SubmenuDisplays the Diskette Configuration submenu Displays the Event Log Configuration submenuPrimary IDE Master Submenu IDE Configuration SubmenuBase I/O Address InterruptNone Diskette Configuration SubmenuEvent Log Configuration Submenu Security Screen Video Configuration SubmenuStay Off default Power ScreenPower On Last StateExit Screen Boot ScreenEnabling the Processor Serial Number Clearing Forgotten PasswordsTechnical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and SocketsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Power SupplyDC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P1DC Power Connector P2 Placement of Dell-Installed Cards IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesDC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P7Card Connector Card Description Front View Back View Controls and LightsFront View Back View USB 2.0 ConnectorsSerial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms