Connectors, Controls and Lights, 112 | Dell DHM, K0004 specification

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Connectors

Externally accessible:
Serial	9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible
Parallel	25-hole connector (bidirectional)
Video	15-hole connector
Network Adapter	RJ45 connector
PS/2 (keyboard and mouse)	6-pin mini-DIN connector
USB	two front-panel and six back-panel
	USB 2.0–compliant connectors
Audio2	three connectors for line-in, line-out,
	and microphone; one front panel
	connector for headphones
System board connectors:
Primary IDE channel	40-pin connector on PCI local bus
Secondary IDE channel	40-pin connector on PCI local bus
Floppy drive	34-pin connector
Telephony (TAPI)	4-pin connector
Fan	3-pin connector

Controls and Lights

Power control	push button
Power light	green light on power button—blinking
	green in sleep states; solid green for
	power-on states
Hard-drive access light	green
Link integrity light (on integrated	green light for 10-Mb operation; orange
network adapter)	light for 100-Mb operation
Diagnostic code lights	four bicolor (amber and green) located
	on back panel

2Present only on computers with integrated audio capabilities.

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Dell Dimension 8250 Series Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Solving Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Advanced Troubleshooting If the screen is difficult to read Reinstalling Drivers and Software Front and Back View of the ComputerReattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Adding or Replacing the AGP Card 103 107110 114 153 General W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? 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Instead, perform a Windows shutdown Back View Adding Parts Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Reattaching the Hinge Arms Use fingers to pull here View slots Pivot bar Hinge arms in horizontal position Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Arrow Release button Back of computer Adding Parts System Board RIMM1 RIMM2 Installing and Removing Cards Installing a CardFollow the steps in When Working Inside Your Computer on Cards Card Retention arm Lever Not fully seated card Fully seated card Retention arm Filler bracket Removing a Card Rdram Overview Adding MemoryMetal cover Memory module Continuity module Adding Parts Continuity modules in connectors RIMM3 and RIMM4 Removing a Memory Module Adding a Memory Module Securing clips Notches Cutouts Step Adding or Replacing the AGP Card Removing an AGP Card Installing an AGP Card Notch Lever Tab Card clip AGP connectorPCI connector Card clip Slot connector Adding a Second Hard Drive First hard drive in lower bay Hard drive bay Rail tabs101 Power cable 102 Adding a Floppy Drive Removing the Front-Panel Insert 104 Installing a Floppy Drive 105 106 Closing the Computer Cover W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m P e n d i Specifications MicroprocessorMemory Computer Information Video Audio1Expansion Bus Drives Controls and Lights Connectors112 Power PhysicalEnvironmental 113 Standard Settings Altitude Operating 15.2 to 3048 m -50 to 10,000 ft Storage Viewing Settings 115 Clearing Forgotten Passwords System Setup Screens Replacing the Battery 118 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsAnguilla Antigua and Barbuda 121 122 Canada North York, Ontario Cayman IslandsChile Santiago 123 China Xiamen ColombiaCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com 125 126 Hong Kong IndiaIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com 127 Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com JamaicaArea Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 128 Korea Seoul Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com129 Latin America Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao Malaysia Penang Mexico MontserratNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com 132 133 Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com134 135 Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.comUruguay 136 A. Austin, Texas BusinessVirgin Islands Venezuela Regulatory Information NOM Information Mexico Only 139 Appendix Limited Warranty for the U.S What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return Policy How long does this limited warranty last? What do I do if I need warranty service?What will Dell do? 142 What if I purchased a service contract? How will you fix my product?What do I do if I am not satisfied? 143 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only May I transfer the limited warranty?144 Limited Warranty Terms for Canada 145 Technical Support and Customer Service 146 147 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products 148 Guarantee Dell-Branded Peripheral ProductsReturn Policy Exclusions Limitation and Statutory Rights Making a Claim150 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 151 152 What are ’Errata’? D ex 153 154 Printer parallel, 20 setting up, 20 troubleshooting, 53 USB 155 156