Dell Dimension 4400- User Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – System Codes and Messages; Diagnostic Codes
- Page 5 – Documentation; Printed Documentation; Online Documentation; Tell Me How; Help File and Associated Files; Viewing the; Tell Me How; Help File
- Page 6 – Adding Parts; Safety Instructions; When Using Your Computer
- Page 7 – Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge; Shutting Down the Computer; Windows XP; Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms; Reattaching the Front Door
- Page 8 – Reattaching the Hinge Arms
- Page 9 – Opening the Computer Cover
- Page 10 – Adding Cards
- Page 11 – Removing Cards
- Page 12 – Adding Memory
- Page 13 – Replacing an AGP Card
- Page 14 – Adding a Second Hard Drive
- Page 15 – Adding Other Drives
- Page 18 – Replacing the Microprocessor
- Page 20 – Installing the Microprocessor
- Page 21 – Removing the Front I/O Panel; Replacing the Power Supply; Removing the Power Supply
- Page 22 – Replacing the System Board; Removing the System Board
- Page 23 – Closing the Computer Cover
- Page 25 – Solving Problems; Accessing Help Files
- Page 26 – Video and Monitor Problems; If the screen is blank; Sound and Speaker Problems
- Page 27 – Printer Problems; If you cannot print to a parallel port printer
- Page 29 – If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk
- Page 30 – Network Problems
- Page 33 – Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
- Page 34 – Using System Restore; Creating a Restore Point; Using the XP System Restore Wizard; Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
- Page 35 – Undoing the Last System Restore; Reinstalling Windows XP
- Page 36 – Reinstalling Windows 2000
- Page 38 – Technical Specifications
- Page 41 – System Setup Program; Overview
- Page 42 – Advanced Screen
- Page 44 – IDE Configuration Submenu
- Page 47 – Video Configuration Submenu; Security Screen
- Page 48 – Power Screen
- Page 50 – Clearing NVRAM; Clearing Forgotten Passwords
- Page 52 – Technical Overview; Internal View
- Page 53 – Socketed Microprocessor; Power Supply
- Page 54 – DC Power Connectors; Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
- Page 57 – Controls and Lights; Front View
- Page 58 – Windows Label; USB Connectors; Back View; Power Connector
Dell™ Dimension™ 4400
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Summary
Back to Contents Page System Codes and Messages Dell™ Dimension™ 4400 Diagnostic Codes POST Beep Codes System Messages Diagnostic Codes Your computer is equipped with four diagnostic lights, which are labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back of the computer...
Back to Contents Page Documentation Dell™ Dimension™ 4400 Printed Documentation Online Documentation 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 Lin...
Back to Contents Page Adding Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 4400 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect yourself and your computer. For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines provided in "Ergonomic Computing Habits" in the Dell Owner's Manual . When Usin...
