Dell 4500 technical specifications Boot Configuration Submenu, Peripheral Configuration Submenu

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IDE Configuration	Displays the IDE Configuration submenu.
Diskette Configuration	Displays the Diskette Configuration submenu.
Event Log Configuration	Displays the Event Log Configuration submenu.

Video Configuration	Displays the Video Configuration submenu.

Boot Configuration Submenu

Option	Function

Plug and	Determines whether the computer is configured to support Plug and Play devices from the operating system or from the system BIOS. Leave
Play OS	this option set to Yes so the operating system handles all Plug and Play operation.
	Be sure that this option is set to No before running Dell Diagnostics. Otherwise, some diagnostics may incorrectly fail.
	The system setup program automatically checks the configuration of a Simple Boot Flag-compatible operating system at POST. Depending on
	its configuration, the system setup program may automatically set this option to No or Yes.

Numlock	Selects power-on state for Numlock.

Peripheral Configuration Submenu

Option	Function

Serial Port A	Configures the serial port. Set this option to Auto (default), Enabled, or Disabled. Depending on the port setting, you can set the
	following additional options:

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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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