Dell 4500 technical specifications Serial Connector

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set for 230 V.

HINT: The voltage selection switch must be set to the 115V position even though the AC supply in Japan is 100 V.

Parallel Connector

Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector.

Serial Connector

Connect a serial device, like a handheld device, to the serial connector.

Mouse Connector

Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector.

Keyboard Connector

If you have a standard keyboard, plug the keyboard into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.

USB 2.0 Connectors

NOTICE: This computer supports the use of a USB hub. However, do not connect two or more USB hubs to a USB connector. Doing so may cause the computer to unexpectedly reboot.

HINT: If you attach a USB device that was not included in your original computer order, you may need to install a specific driver to make the device work. Check the documentation that came with the device or contact the USB device manufacturer for more information.

For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB devices such as digital cameras, gaming controllers, and scanners. Use the back-panel USB connectors for USB devices that are seldom disconnected, such as USB mouse and keyboard devices.

Line-Out Connector

Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.

On computers with a sound card, the line-out connector is on the card.

Line-In Connector

Use the blue line-in connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.

On computers with a sound card, the line-in connector is on the card.

Microphone Connector

Use the pink microphone connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.

On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

Video Connector

Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue video connector.

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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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