Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Before You Begin Technical Overview Technical Specifications Advanced Troubleshooting System Setup Program Remov
Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Closing the Computer Cover Closing the Computer Cover 1. Ensure that all cables are
Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Opening the Computer Cover Opening the Computer Cover 1. Shut down the computer
Back to Contents Page I/O Panel Removing the I/O Panel 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure that your computer and
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Back to Contents Page Adding Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the
8. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. 9. Insert the module into the connector until the modul
down your computer, turn them off now. 3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer a
Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Back to Contents Page Reattaching the Front Door Ad
Back to Contents Page Adding PC Cards (Optional) You can add PC Cards to computers with integrated PC Card connectors. PC Card Types The PC
Removing a PC Card Press the eject button, and gently remove the card. Back to Contents Page NOTICE: Use the PC Card configuration uti
Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes System Messages Diagnosti
Back to Contents Page Power Supply Removing the Power Supply 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure that your computer a
1. Slide the power supply into place. 2. Reconnect the DC power cables. 3. Connect the AC power cable to the power supply connector. 4. Run
Back to Contents Page Reattaching the Front Door To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to "break away" if it is
Back to Contents Page AGP Card YourDell™computerprovidesaconnectorforanAGPcard. 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.
Installing an AGP Card 1. To add or replace the card, slide the card clip toward the front of the computer to ensure that the clip is unlocked.
Back to Contents Page Cards YourDell™computerprovidesaslotforonelow-profile, 32-bit, 33-MHz card. If you are installing or replacing
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 4. Prepare the card
4. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you need a filler bracket, see "Cont
Back to Contents Page Drives Your computer supports: l One hard drive (IDE, serial ATA) l One optional PC Card module l One CD or DVD drive
2. Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive, slide the drive toward the I/O panel, and then remove the drive from the computer. Instal
Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called
5. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 6. Close the computer cover. 7. Attach the computer st
Removing a PC Card Module 1. Remove the interposer board from the CD/DVD drive. 2. Remove the power cable from the PC Card module's power
See the documentation that came with the module for instructions on installing any software required for module operation. CD/DVD Drive 1. Sh
Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1. Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation. Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify tha
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Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Removing the Microprocessor 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure that your compu
10. Remove the two screws on the blower to remove it from the heat sink. 11. Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocessor is
4. Set the microprocessor lightly in the socket and ensure that all pins are headed into the correct holes. Do not use force, which could bend the
Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Microprocessor System Information Expansion Bus Memory
Memory type 333-MHz DDR SDRAM (non-ECC) NOTE: DDR 333 memory performs at 266 MHz on 400 front- side bus processors. Drives Externa
System Messages 3-4-3 Search for video ROM failure 4-2-1 No time tick 4-2-2 Shutdown failure 4-2-3 Gate A20 failure 4-2-4 Unexpecte
Back to Contents Page Physical Height x Width x Depth (With stand) 32.3 x 9.5 x 35.6 cm (12.7 x 3.8 x 14.0 inches) 33.8 x 18.0 x 35.6 cm (13
Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand
To remove the stand, perform the following steps. 1. Turn the computer over so that the stand is at the top. 2. Loosen the screw and lift the
Back to Contents Page System Board Removing the System Board 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure that your computer a
b. Remove the heat-sink assembly and microprocessor package from the existing system board and transfer them to the replacement system board. 2.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Overview Entering the System Setup Program Clearing Forgotte
System Setup Screens The system setup program screens display the current configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen
The following table shows Drive Configuration option information. The following table shows Memory Information option information. The follo
The following table shows System Security option information. Clearing Forgotten Passwords If you forget your user or setup password, you ca
Turning on your computer with password jumper PWD1 installed reenables the password feature. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Power Supply
Power Supply The 160-W power supply can operate from an AC power source supplying 90-135 VAC or 180-265 VAC at 47-63 Hz. The power supply provide
DC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connector P2 Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 2 +3.3 VDC Orange 3 COM Black
DC Power Connector P3 DC Power Connectors P4 and P5 DC Power Connector P6 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire 1 COM Bl
IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Serial ATA Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives (Optional) Plac
Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file. Ifyou
Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Turning Off Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 1. Save and close any open f
Back to Contents Page Battery A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several year
13. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 14. Enter system setup and restore the settings you recorded in ste
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Getting Started Thissectionprovidesproceduresforremovingand
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge
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