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Dell™ Dimension™ 4500C front door power button hard-drive light breakaway hinge IEEE 1394 connector* CD or DVD drive light PC Card connectors (2)** breakaway hinge USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector * On computers with integrated IEEE 1394 connectors. ** On computers with integrated PC Card connectors. parallel connector serial connector integrated video connector (see the setup...
Dell™ Dimension™ 4500C front door power button hard-drive light breakaway hinge IEEE 1394 connector* CD or DVD drive light PC Card connectors (2)** breakaway hinge USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector * On computers with integrated IEEE 1394 connectors. ** On computers with integrated PC Card connectors. parallel connector serial connector integrated video connector (see the setup...
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...Problems 48 Network Problems 49 PC Card Problems 50 Power Problems 51 Printer Problems 52 Scanner Problems 53 Sound and Speaker Problems 54 Video and Monitor Problems 55 If the screen is blank 55 If the screen is difficult to read 56 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic ... Restore Point 62 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 62 Undoing the Last System Restore 63 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 65 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 68 Reinstalling Drivers 68 Resolving Software and Hardware...
...Problems 48 Network Problems 49 PC Card Problems 50 Power Problems 51 Printer Problems 52 Scanner Problems 53 Sound and Speaker Problems 54 Video and Monitor Problems 55 If the screen is blank 55 If the screen is difficult to read 56 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic ... Restore Point 62 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 62 Undoing the Last System Restore 63 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 65 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 68 Reinstalling Drivers 68 Resolving Software and Hardware...
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... Cards (Optional 84 PC Card Types 84 Installing a PC Card 84 Removing a PC Card 85 Adding Other Cards 86 Adding or Replacing a Video Card 88 Removing a Video Card 88 Installing a Video Card 89 Adding Memory 90 Closing the Computer Cover 92 5 Appendix Specifications 96 Standard Settings 100 Viewing Settings 101 System Setup Program...
... Cards (Optional 84 PC Card Types 84 Installing a PC Card 84 Removing a PC Card 85 Adding Other Cards 86 Adding or Replacing a Video Card 88 Removing a Video Card 88 Installing a Video Card 89 Adding Memory 90 Closing the Computer Cover 92 5 Appendix Specifications 96 Standard Settings 100 Viewing Settings 101 System Setup Program...
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USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device (Optional) IEEE 1394 devices can move large amounts of the Computer" on both the front and back panels (see "Front and Back View of data between computers and peripheral devices and are ideal for locations.) Setting Up 25 Your computer provides a IEEE 1394 connector on page 76 for use with multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.
USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device (Optional) IEEE 1394 devices can move large amounts of the Computer" on both the front and back panels (see "Front and Back View of data between computers and peripheral devices and are ideal for locations.) Setting Up 25 Your computer provides a IEEE 1394 connector on page 76 for use with multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.
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SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems IEEE 1394 Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems PC Card Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems 2
SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems IEEE 1394 Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems PC Card Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems 2
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... (see page 90). • Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 86). • Remove and then reinstall the video card, if applicable (see page 88). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105). VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure...
... (see page 90). • Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 86). • Remove and then reinstall the video card, if applicable (see page 88). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105). VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure...
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... documentation for troubleshooting procedures. Firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. Ensure that the video cable is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the Start Here setup diagram for your computer. S W A P... pins.) Ensure that the electrical outlet is connected as a lamp. RE I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O ( S O U N D ) D R I G H T - See page 67. Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blinking, press a key on . If the power light is blank C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I V E R - ...
... documentation for troubleshooting procedures. Firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. Ensure that the video cable is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the Start Here setup diagram for your computer. S W A P... pins.) Ensure that the electrical outlet is connected as a lamp. RE I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O ( S O U N D ) D R I G H T - See page 67. Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blinking, press a key on . If the power light is blank C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I V E R - ...
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...video card, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I O N - If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that you connected your monitor cable to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I G H T S - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause poor picture quality. www.jp.dell....com | support.jp.dell.com TE S T A N O T H E R M O N I D E ...
...video card, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I O N - If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that you connected your monitor cable to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I G H T S - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause poor picture quality. www.jp.dell....com | support.jp.dell.com TE S T A N O T H E R M O N I D E ...
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...move the memory module to another connector and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105). 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not the video card) (see page 86) and then restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card... process for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 70). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105). • If the computer has a video card, remove the card and reinstall it (see page 88). • If the problem persists or the computer has ...
...move the memory module to another connector and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105). 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not the video card) (see page 86) and then restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card... process for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 70). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105). • If the computer has a video card, remove the card and reinstall it (see page 88). • If the problem persists or the computer has ...
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SECTION 4 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding PC Cards (Optional) Adding Other Cards Adding or Replacing a Video Card Adding Memory Closing the Computer Cover 4
SECTION 4 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding PC Cards (Optional) Adding Other Cards Adding or Replacing a Video Card Adding Memory Closing the Computer Cover 4
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If you have a USB mouse, plug it snaps back in place. Plug a standard mouse into the video card connector. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Back View HINT: The front-panel door is removable; For instructions on how to reattach the door, see page 79.... 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 parallel connector 2 mouse connector 3 network connector 4 video card connector 5 modem connectors (2) 6 power...
If you have a USB mouse, plug it snaps back in place. Plug a standard mouse into the video card connector. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Back View HINT: The front-panel door is removable; For instructions on how to reattach the door, see page 79.... 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 parallel connector 2 mouse connector 3 network connector 4 video card connector 5 modem connectors (2) 6 power...
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... 60. Use the blue line-in connector 10 line-out connector 11 microphone connector 12 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 13 keyboard connector 14 diagnostic lights (4) 15 integrated video connector 16 serial connector Your computer is moved to the closed position. 4 Align the two clips on the inside of the USB connectors. Connect USB..., CD player, or VCR. Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for high-speed data transfer between your computer has the optional video card installed. Reattaching the Front Door To prevent damage to the serial connector.
... 60. Use the blue line-in connector 10 line-out connector 11 microphone connector 12 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 13 keyboard connector 14 diagnostic lights (4) 15 integrated video connector 16 serial connector Your computer is moved to the closed position. 4 Align the two clips on the inside of the USB connectors. Connect USB..., CD player, or VCR. Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for high-speed data transfer between your computer has the optional video card installed. Reattaching the Front Door To prevent damage to the serial connector.
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... connector (CPU) back of computer front panel switch connector (FRONTPANEL) hard drive connector (IDE1) standby power light (AUX_PWR) memory module connectors (DIMM A, DIMM B) page 90 video card connector (AGP) PCI2 card connector (PCI2) page 86 PCI1 card connector (PCI2) page 86 microprocessor power connector (12VPOWER) CD audio connector (CD IN) front...
... connector (CPU) back of computer front panel switch connector (FRONTPANEL) hard drive connector (IDE1) standby power light (AUX_PWR) memory module connectors (DIMM A, DIMM B) page 90 video card connector (AGP) PCI2 card connector (PCI2) page 86 PCI1 card connector (PCI2) page 86 microprocessor power connector (12VPOWER) CD audio connector (CD IN) front...
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... computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 2 Turn off any of the card clip. 88 A d d i n g Pa r ts Removing a Video Card 1 Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the filler bracket up and out of the procedures in this section, follow...the system board. 4 Remove the computer stand (see page 21). 5 Open the computer cover (see page 34). www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Adding or Replacing a Video Card CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3 Disconnect the computer power cable from...
... computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 2 Turn off any of the card clip. 88 A d d i n g Pa r ts Removing a Video Card 1 Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the filler bracket up and out of the procedures in this section, follow...the system board. 4 Remove the computer stand (see page 21). 5 Open the computer cover (see page 34). www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Adding or Replacing a Video Card CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3 Disconnect the computer power cable from...
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... card clip AGP connector PCI connector back of the card. 3 Secure the card by lowering the hinged lever on . HINT: If you purchased the optional video card, ensure that the tab fits into the computer. 6 Connect your computer. A full-size card can damage the computer or the card. 1 To add or... toward the PCI connector and gently press the card into the AGP connector until it into the notch on the front end of computer Installing a Video Card NOTICE: You must use low-profile cards for your computer and devices to the correct...
... card clip AGP connector PCI connector back of the card. 3 Secure the card by lowering the hinged lever on . HINT: If you purchased the optional video card, ensure that the tab fits into the computer. 6 Connect your computer. A full-size card can damage the computer or the card. 1 To add or... toward the PCI connector and gently press the card into the AGP connector until it into the notch on the front end of computer Installing a Video Card NOTICE: You must use low-profile cards for your computer and devices to the correct...
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...module and pull up. For information on the type of memory supported by installing memory modules on page 9. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to ground the system board. 4 Remove the computer ...stand (see page 21). 5 Open the computer cover (see page 80). 6 Remove the video card (see page 34). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, ...
...module and pull up. For information on the type of memory supported by installing memory modules on page 9. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to ground the system board. 4 Remove the computer ...stand (see page 21). 5 Open the computer cover (see page 80). 6 Remove the video card (see page 34). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, ...
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..., first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 92 A d d i n g Pa r ts www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com 11 Reinstall the video card (see page 88). 12 Close the computer cover (see page 92). 13 Attach the computer stand (see page 21). NOTICE: To...
..., first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 92 A d d i n g Pa r ts www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com 11 Reinstall the video card (see page 88). 12 Close the computer cover (see page 92). 13 Attach the computer stand (see page 21). NOTICE: To...
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... connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Available devices Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel IEEE 1394 Video Keyboard Mouse USB Headphone Audio Network Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel DDR SDRAM two 128-, 256-, and 512-MB non-ECC DDR...
... connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Available devices Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel IEEE 1394 Video Keyboard Mouse USB Headphone Audio Network Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel DDR SDRAM two 128-, 256-, and 512-MB non-ECC DDR...
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www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Video Video controller Intel integrated AGP graphics (low-profile AGP video card also supported) Audio Audio controller ADI 1981A Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Diagnostic code lights push button green ...
www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Video Video controller Intel integrated AGP graphics (low-profile AGP video card also supported) Audio Audio controller ADI 1981A Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Diagnostic code lights push button green ...
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... fixing problems, 55 motherboard. 108 I n d e x F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 finding information, 15 finding solutions, 36 fixing problems battery, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 64 drive, 39 e-mail, 41 IEEE 1394, 47 Internet connection, 41 keyboard, 47 modem, 41 mouse, 48 network, 49 PC Cards, 50 power, 51... printer, 52 scanner, 53 sound and speakers, 54 start-up error messages, 43 video and monitor, 55 front door, 76 reattaching, 79 H hard drive fixing problems, 41 hardware drivers, 67 fixing problems, 46 incompatibilities, 70 Help and ...
... fixing problems, 55 motherboard. 108 I n d e x F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 finding information, 15 finding solutions, 36 fixing problems battery, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 64 drive, 39 e-mail, 41 IEEE 1394, 47 Internet connection, 41 keyboard, 47 modem, 41 mouse, 48 network, 49 PC Cards, 50 power, 51... printer, 52 scanner, 53 sound and speakers, 54 start-up error messages, 43 video and monitor, 55 front door, 76 reattaching, 79 H hard drive fixing problems, 41 hardware drivers, 67 fixing problems, 46 incompatibilities, 70 Help and ...