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Dell J2936 Removing an AGP Card, Installing an AGP Card, Notch Lever Tab Card clip AGP connector

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Removing an AGP Card

1Press the card lever toward the PCI connector.

2Pull the card up and out of the card clip.

notch

lever
tab
card clip
AGP connector	back of computer
PCI connector

Installing an AGP Card

1To add or replace the card, press the card lever toward the PCI connector and gently press the card into the AGP connector until it clicks into place.

AGP card

card clip lever

card clip

slot connector

2Release the card lever, ensuring that the tab fits into the notch on the front end of the card.

Adding Parts

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Dell J2936 manual Removing an AGP Card, Installing an AGP Card, Notch Lever Tab Card clip AGP connector, PCI connector

Contents

Dell Dimension 4600 Series Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Problems writing to a CD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If the screen is difficult to readRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Drivers and Software Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPMemory Installation Guidelines Front and Back View of the Computer102 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 130106 107J2936bk0.book Page 8 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Safety General Safety When Using Your Computer Safety When Working Inside Your Computer Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Ergonomic Computing HabitsSafety Battery Disposal What are you looking for? Find It Here Finding Information for Your ComputerT u p D i a g r a m N d o w s X P H e l p a n d S u p p o r t C e n t e r J2936bk0.book Page 16 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer Printer CableConnecting a USB Printer Parallel connector on computer Connector on printer ScrewsParallel printer cable Notches USB connector on computer Transferring Information to a New ComputerUSB printer On printer Cable J2936bk0.book Page 21 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Network wall jack Network cableConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionIntegrated firewall provided with Windows XP Copying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Hyper-ThreadingTurning Off Your Computer Booting to a USB DeviceJ2936bk0.book Page 28 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Solving Problems Solving Problems Finding SolutionsJ2936bk0.book Page 31 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Finding Help Information Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Floppy drive problemsBack of floppy disk Write-protected Not write- protected Problems writing to a CD-RW drive CD drive problemsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Verify That the Modem is Communicating with Windows Error Messages General Problems Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsGeneral hardware problems Other technical problemsIeee 1394 Device Problems Mouse Problems Keyboard ProblemsCheck the Mouse Cable Network Problems Power ProblemsNetwork integrity Activity light Speed light J2936bk0.book Page 45 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Adjust the Windows Display Settings J2936bk0.book Page 52 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM V a n c e d Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionAdvanced Troubleshooting Card see page 78 and then To eliminate the possibility of a Cards that you removed When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveStarting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Using Windows System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Enabling System RestoreBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup Reinstalling Drivers and Software Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Front ViewOn computers with an optional floppy drive Adding Parts Computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown On computers with integrated sound Back ViewNetwork jack Modem jack Removing the Computer Cover Computer cover Cover latch Back of computer Place the computer cover on a level surfaceLooking Inside Your Computer System Board Securing screw Filler bracket Adding Parts Adding CardsCard Card cutout CrossbarNot fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Adding or Replacing the AGP Card Notch Lever Tab Card clip AGP connector Installing an AGP CardPCI connector AGP card Card clip lever Slot connectorSecuring screw Filler bracket Adding or Replacing a Second Hard DriveDrive bracket Hard driveJ2936bk0.book Page 84 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Adding a Floppy Drive Side hinges Front panel Top tab Middle tabBottom tab Adding Parts J2936bk0.book Page 87 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM J2936bk0.book Page 88 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Side hinges Front panel Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive J2936bk0.book Page 91 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Drive Alignment screws Adding Parts Insert TabsDrive Securing screw J2936bk0.book Page 94 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM DDR Memory Overview Adding MemoryInstalling Memory Memory Installation GuidelinesSecuring clips Connector Adding Parts Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Replacing the Computer Cover 100 Adding Parts P e n d i Microprocessor SpecificationsSystem Information Expansion BusMemory Ports and ConnectorsDrives Appendix 103Video PowerAudio NetworkAppendix 105 Environmental106 Appendix Standard SettingsViewing Settings System Setup Program ScreensAppendix 107 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots 108 AppendixAppendix 109 Clearing Forgotten Passwords110 Appendix Replacing the BatteryAppendix 111 Battery Battery socketDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 112 AppendixAppendix 113 Contacting Dell114 Appendix Appendix 115 116 Appendix Appendix 117 118 Appendix Appendix 119 120 Appendix Appendix 121 122 Appendix Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free NumbersAppendix 123 124 Appendix Appendix 125 126 Appendix Appendix 127 128 Appendix Appendix 129 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Regulatory Notices130 Appendix Appendix 131 NOM Information Mexico Only132 Appendix What is not covered by this limited warranty? What is covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties and Return Policy Limited Warranties and Return Policy 133What do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?What will Dell do? 134 Limited Warranties and Return PolicyMay I transfer the limited warranty? What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? Limited Warranties and Return Policy 135136 Limited Warranties and Return Policy Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. OnlyLimited Warranties and Return Policy 137 What is not covered by this limited warranty?138 Limited Warranties and Return Policy What do I do if I need warranty service?Limited Warranties and Return Policy 139 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyDell-Branded Peripheral Products Return PolicyExclusions GuaranteeMaking a Claim Limitation and Statutory Rights142 Limited Warranties and Return Policy Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyJ2936bk0.book Page 143 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Limited Warranties and Return Policy 143144 Limited Warranties and Return Policy Index 145 D exIndex 146Index 147 148 Index