Dell 4500 technical specifications Controls and Lights, Front View Back View

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Controls and Lights

Dell™ Dimension™ 4500

Front View

Back View

Front View

CD Activity Light

The CD activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD drive.

CD Drive Eject Button

Press this button to eject your CD from the CD drive.

Floppy Drive Eject Button

Press this button to eject a disk from the floppy drive.

Hard-Drive Light

The hard-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to your hard drive.

Power Button

Press the power button to turn on the computer.

NOTICE: To turn off your computer, perform a Windows® shutdown instead of pressing the power button. Otherwise, you may lose data.

Floppy Drive Light

The floppy drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the floppy drive.

CD Headphone Connector

Use the CD headphone connector to attach headphones to the CD drive.

CD Volume Control Dial

Move the dial to adjust the volume of your audio CD.

HINT: To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to "break away" if it is lifted up too far. For instructions on how to reattach the door, see "Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms."

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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 P1 DC 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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