Dell 4500, 9N756 manual Installing a Card

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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

The computer’s card connectors allow you to install different types of devices such as modems, network adapters, and video cards.

Installing a Card

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9.

1If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.

2Shut down the computer (see page 22).

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

3Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

4Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

5Open the computer cover (see page 66).

6Press the tab on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.

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Contents Dell Dimension April 9N756 Setting Up Problems writing to a CD-RW drive Advanced Troubleshooting Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only Contents When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal Re s o u r c e C D E r a t i n g S y s t e m C D A r t H e r e S e t u p D i a g r a m Safety Instr uctions C T I O N Parallel Printer Installing the Printer Driver USB PrinterSetting Up Network Setup Wizard Connecting to a Network AdapterClick checklist for creating a network Click Turn off C T I O N Solving Problems Solving Problems To Access Windows Help Floppy drive problems CD drive problems DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW driveHard drive problems O r t . d e l l . c o m Filename Cannot Contain ANY of the Following Operating System not Found Contact Dell see Program crashes repeatedly Program stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problems Solid blue screen appearsOther technical problems General hardware problemsRestart the Computer Check the Mouse Cable Check the Mouse Settings Restart the Computer and TR Y to LOG on to the Network Again W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Verify the Printer Cable Connections Verify That the Scanner is Recognized by Microsoft Windows Ensure That the Subwoofer and the Speakers are Turned If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m C T I O N Memory Y G Click Help and Support Click System Restore Creating a Restore PointUsing the System Restore Wizard Manually Creating Restore PointsRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Click Performance and Maintenance Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Click the System Restore tabClick Properties Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Click Roll Back DriverClick Performance and Maintenance, and then click System At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click NextClick Help and Support W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting C T I O N Front View Windows Headphone License label Back View Reattaching the Front DoorReattaching the Hinge Arms Front-panel insert Use fingers to pull here Adding Parts Adding Parts Arrow Release button Adding Parts Computer cover* page 66 Main Power System BoardInstalling a Card Card Edge connector Before you lower the retention arm, make sure that Adding Parts Removing a Card Adding Parts Removing a Memory Module Adding a Memory Module W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Card Removal Card Installation Adding Parts Rail tabs Power cable Adding Parts C T I O N W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m DDR Sdram AGP At 35C 95F, the maximum operating altitude is 914 m 3000 ft Viewing Settings System Setup Program Screens Appendix Battery socket Battery Appendix Appendix Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsContact Numbers and Addresses AutoTech Automated technical support W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m International Access Code Mail techsupportcentraleurope@dell.com International Access Code W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Country Code Customer Service Seoul, Korea Customer Service Austin, Texas, U.S.A Page 800 300 412 or International Access Code W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Mail delldirectsupport@dell.com Appendix 109 Have your account number handy or value-added resellers VARs Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 112 Appendix NOM Information Mexico Only DHMOne-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Appendix 115 Two-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One Limited Warranty Coverage During Year Two General Provisions Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two and Three 122 Appendix Four-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two, Three, and Four Appendix 125 One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 127 Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 129 130 Appendix Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 132 Appendix Appendix 133 134 Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only Exclusions GuaranteeMaking a Claim Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation Limitation and Statutory RightsDell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Appendix Index 139 Index Index 141 Index 142

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