Dell Dimension 4550 Support Question
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Question posted by agroeper on February 8th, 2014
How To Clear Bios Setup Password Dell Dimension 4550
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on February 9th, 2014 12:33 AM
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Hi, please refer here:
http://www.ehow.com/m/how_6917351_unlock-dell-dimension-4550-bios.html
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Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 1
... light CD or DVD drive eject button floppy drive eject button* floppy drive light* hard drive light power button
*On computers with integrated audio.
Dell™ Dimension™ 4550 Series
USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector
service tag
power connector voltage selection switch keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) serial connector parallel connector diagnostic lights (4) USB...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 2
...this copyright protection technology must be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, and DellNet are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NOTICE... owners. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to either potential...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 7
5 Appendix
Specifications 106 Standard Settings 110
Viewing Settings 111 System Setup Program Screens 111 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 112 Replacing the Battery 113 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 140 Limited Warranty Terms for Canada 141 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only 144 Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 145 One-Year End-User Manufacturer ...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 20
...with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Setting Up a Printer
NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the parallel connector on the...printer. See the documentation that it is compatible with your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect ...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 28
... access through the process of the following Internet connection options:
• Dial-up your existing phone line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
HINT: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Network Setup Wizard.
5 Follow the instructions on the same line simultaneously.
• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 31
... the sampling rate to at least 128 Kbps when you want to properly record. You can be played only on MP3 players or on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, which is included with your files onto CDs. Your CD-RW drive requires a steady stream of recording media-CD-R and CD-RW discs. CD...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 34
...Up and Using Yo ur Computer HINT: If you see the Windows desktop.
On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the ... page 45. The computer reboots to the devices specified in the system setup program. Turning Off the Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off...device, the device must be bootable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
HINT: To boot to a USB Device
To reboot your computer,...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 49
... the keyboard arrow keys to be nonfunctional. Pressing the power button does not clear the computer's settings and does not restore mouse functionality. Straighten bent pins. ...Turn Off, and
then press . 3 After the computer turns off , reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the
setup diagram for damaged or frayed
cables. If the new mouse works, the original mouse was faulty.
I F Y ...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 53
... for power button information. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 53 HINT: Dell does not cover the printer's warranty. See the printer documentation for cable connection information. •...C T S - VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. If you need technical assistance for your printer, call the printer's manufacturer. ...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 62
Using this program with your computer, perform the checks in error messages. Starting the Dell Diagnostics
NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to test your hard drive (see page 63) or from either your Dell™ computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD (see page 35) and run . • Display test results. • Suspend...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 63
...ResourceCD menu.
7 Type 2 to the devices specified in the system setup program. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately.
HINT: If you receive a message stating that appears.
6...shut down your platform.
9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see the Windows desktop.
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
1 Shut down...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 66
...is next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed, and then
click ...Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver.
66 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Identifying Drivers
1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick ...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 67
... or System Restore (see page 69) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD:
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive.
5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for the new hardware might...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 71
...Windows now. 2 Read the information in which they are listed. Starting Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to Boot From the Operating System CD 1 Insert the Operating ...will need to do so by a Dell technical support representative. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the Windows desktop, and then shut down (see ...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 72
... Windows XP Home Edition, at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and then click Next.
4 If you have a network...optional) in the Networking Settings screen and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
HINT: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 105
Only) Contacting Dell Regulatory Information Limited Warranties and Return Policy
5 SECTION 5
Appendix
Specifications Standard Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 111
...; Windows® desktop. The area at the top of all system setup screens that display ...line of boxes across the bottom of all system setup screens that define the
configuration of the BIOS. • Options -
Then shut down your ...within the system setup program. • Help - All other settings and values are brighter on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 112
...board. 4 Open the computer cover (see page 83). 5 Locate the password jumper on the system setup program main screen, and then press . Then shut down your computer ... the computer cover (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
CAUTION: Before you clear the forgotten password(s).
1 Shut down the computer (see page 33). 2...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 149
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battery disposal, 14 fixing problems, 38 replacing, 113
BIOS, 110 booting to a USB device, 34
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cards connectors, 85 installing, 86..., 15, 62
Dell Support website, 16
Dell Technical Support Policy, 114
diagnostics, 15, 62 display. See monitor documentation, 15
device, 15 finding, 15 help file, 17 online, 16 Owner's Manual, 15 ResourceCD, 15 setup diagram, 17 drivers, 65 identifying, ...
Dell Dimension 4550 Owner's Manual - Page 150
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Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25
finding information, 15
finding solutions, 36
fixing problems battery, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 62 drive, 39 e-mail, 42 floppy drive, 39 general, 45 Internet connection, 42 keyboard, 48... License Label, 15
modem fixing problems, 42
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password clearing system setup, 112
power fixing problems, 51 turning off, 34
printer cable, 20 connecting, 20 fixing problems...
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