Dell Dimension 4500- Manuals

Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore 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. If this is your first time to us...

Back to Contents Page Documentation Dell™ Dimension™ 4500    Finding Information for Your Computer    Printed Documentation    Online Documentation Finding Information for Your Computer   What Are You Looking For? Find it Here l A diagnostic program for my computer l Drivers for my computer l My com...

Printed Documentation To save PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf ) to your hard drive, right-click the document title, click Save Target As in Microsoft ®  Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify a location on your hard drive. Right-click only the following links...

4.   Type regsvr32 hhactivex.dll and then press <Enter>. 5.   Click OK when the installation is complete. 6.   Right-click the following link to the file: Dell Dimension 4500 Tell Me How ( .chm ) ( 1.02 MB ). 7.   Click Save Target As in Microsoft Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape ...

Back to Contents Page Adding Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 4500 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety. When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following safe-handling guidelin...

l Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer; do not place yo...

Shutting Down the Computer Windows XP 1.   Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2.   Click the Start button and then click Turn off Computer . 3.   Click Turn off . The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes. Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arm...

5.   Lift both hinge arms to the horizontal position. 6.   Use the two view slots to align the pivot bar with the two pivot-bar slots.   7.   Pull the arms toward you until they snap into place. If the hinge arms don't snap back into place on the first attempt, slightly reposition the arms and try a...

2.   Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3.   Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 4.   Lay the computer on its side so that the arrow on the bottom of the computer points up...

  8.   Lower the plastic securing lever. 9.   Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation that came with the card for information about the card cable connections. 10.   Close the computer cover . 11.   Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, ...

If the card is difficult to remove, gently ease the card back and forth to remove it from the connector.   8.   If you are not replacing the card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you are adding a card, see " Adding Cards ." 9.   Lower the securing lever. 10.   Clo...

8.   Align the notches on the bottom of the module with the crossbars in the connector. 9.   Insert the module straight down into the connector, ensuring that it fits into the vertical guides at each end of the connector. Press firmly on the ends of the module until it snaps into place. During most ...

6.   To replace the AGP card, gently press it down into the slot connector until it clicks into place. Press the card clip lever while inserting the card into the slot connector.   7.   Close the computer cover . 8.   Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. A...

b.   Press in the two green rail tabs and pull the first hard drive out of the upper bay. c.   Gently slide the first hard drive into the lower bay until you hear a click. d.   Reconnect the power cable and the data cable to the back of the first hard drive. 9.   Gently slide the new hard drive into...

These rails are not attached to the computer cover with screws. To remove the rails, firmly pull the rails from the drive cage. 9.   Attach the rails to the drive using the screws supplied with the drive. Ensure that the rail tabs are positioned at the back of the drive. 10.   Gently slide the drive...

11.   Remove the microprocessor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new microprocessor. Installing the Microprocessor 1.   If the release lever on the ZIF socket is not extended to the release position, move it to that positio...

7.   Raise the retention lever and press until the heat sink is secured. You will feel the lever pause once it is at a 90-degree angle. Keep pressing the lever another 30 degrees, ensuring that it is in the locked position 8.   Lower the airflow shroud over the heat sink. 9.   Reconnect the cooling ...

6.   Remove all cables that are connected to the front I/O panel. 7.   From inside the computer cover, remove the mounting screw that secures the front I/O panel to the computer. 8.   Remove the front I/O panel from the computer. 9.   Reinstall the front I/O panel by reversing steps 5 through 7. 10....

6.   Remove the two screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer. 7.   Press the "PUSH" button located on the floor of the computer frame. 8.   Slide the power supply toward the front of the system approximately 1 inch. 9.   Lift the power supply up and out of the computer...

1.   Transfer components from the existing system board to the replacement system board: a.   Remove the memory modules and install them on the replacement board. b.   Remove the fan/heat sink assembly and microprocessor package from the existing system board and transfer them to the replacement sys...

Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Dimension™ 4500 Finding Help Information   Battery Problems   Drive Problems Floppy drive problems        Finding Help Information    Battery Problems    Drive Problems    E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems    Error Messages    General Problems    Keybo...

  Error Messages   General Problems The computer stops responding   HINT: Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack only. The modem does not operate while it is connected to a digital telephone network. Check the telephone line connection — Verify that the telephone line is connected to the jack...

General hardware problems If your computer exhibits one or more of the following symptoms, a device conflict may exist: l Your computer locks up, particularly while using a specific device. l A recently added device does not work. l A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other problems. l Unintell...

Printer Problems   Scanner Problems   Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers   interference are: l Power extension cables l Keyboard and mouse extension cables l Too many devices on a power strip l Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet HINT: Dell does not cover the...

No sound from headphones   Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blank   If the screen is difficult to read   volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. Adjust the Windows volume control — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of you...

Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 4500             Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel ®  Pentium ®  4 microprocessor that runs at 1.60, 1.70, 1.80, 1.90, 2.00, 2.20, or 2.40 GHz internally and 400 MHz externally; and 2.26, 2.40, 2.53, 2.66, or 2.80 GHz internally ...

Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Dimension™ 4500    Overview    Entering the System Setup Program    Main Screen    Advanced Screen    Security Screen    Power Screen    Boot Screen    Exit Screen    Clearing Forgotten Passwords    Enabling the Processor Serial Number Overview Each t...

  Advanced Screen     Option Function BIOS Version Displays the version of the BIOS being used. Processor Type Displays the type of microprocessor installed. Processor Speed Displays the internal speed of the microprocessor. System Bus Frequency Displays the external speed of the microprocessor. Cac...

    Video Configuration Submenu     Security Screen   Option Function Event Log Displays the space available for the event log. View Event Log Press <Enter> to view the event log. Clear Event Log Clears all event logs when the computer restarts if set to Yes . Retains the event log information...

  Power Screen     Option Function Supervisor Password Indicates whether a supervisor password has been assigned. User Password Indicates whether a user password has been assigned. Set Supervisor  P a s s w o r d Sets and confirms a supervisor password. If a supervisor password is set, a User Access...

Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 4500    Internal View    System Board Connectors and Sockets    Power Supply    DC Power Connectors    IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives    Placement of Dell-Installed Cards Internal View   System Board Connectors and ...

Power Supply The 250-W power supply can operate from an AC power source of 115 VAC at 60 Hz or 230 VAC at 50 Hz. The power supply provides the DC operating voltages and currents listed in the following table.   DC Power Connectors Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments   Output Voltage 1 Regulati...

  DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9     DC Power Connector P7   IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives   Placement of Dell-Installed Cards   Pin Number Signal Name 1 8-AWG Wire 1 COM Black 2 COM Black 3 +12 VDC Yellow 4 +12 VDC Yellow Pin Number Signal Name 1 8-AWG Wire 1...

Back to Contents Page Controls and Lights Dell™ Dimension™ 4500    Front View    Back View Front View   CD Activity Light The CD activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD drive. CD Drive Eject Button Press this button to eject your CD from the CD drive. Floppy Drive Eject Button ...

USB 2.0 Connectors For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB devices such as digital cameras, gaming controllers, and scanners. Use the back-panel USB connectors for USB devices that are seldom disconnected, such as USB mouse and keyboard devices. Headphone Connec...

Back to Contents Page Dell™ Dimension™ 4500    Hints, Notices, and Cautions    Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file. Information in this document is subject to change withou...