User manual DELL DIMENSION 4600

[. . . ] DellTM DimensionTM 4600 Series Service Tag CD or DVD headphone connector CD or DVD volume control dial floppy drive light* power light power button CD or DVD drive activity light CD or DVD eject button floppy drive eject button* hard-drive activity light USB 2. 0 connectors (2) headphone connector *On computers with an optional floppy drive. power connector voltage selection switch serial connector integrated video connector** keyboard connector center/LFE connector* line-out connector* microphone connector* USB 2. 0 connectors (6) parallel connector diagnostic lights (4) mouse connector surround connector* line-in connector* cover latch network adapter connector video connector*** PCI card slots (3) *On computers with integrated sound. ***On computers with a video card. Model DMC, MTC2 optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram) w w w. c o m Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. [. . . ] · Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see page 75). · If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 90). 1 Determine if a conflict exists by ABCD A possible expansion card failure has occurred. ABCD removing a card and then restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the cards that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 49). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 90). · Ensure that the cables are properly connected from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to the system board (see page 70). · If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 90). Other failure has occurred. ABCD = yellow = green = off 42 Advanced Troubleshooting Light Pattern Problem Description The computer is in a normal operating condition after POST. Suggested Resolution None. ABCD = yellow = green = off Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" (see page 19) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. If you do contact Dell, the test results can provide important information for Dell's service and support personnel. The Dell Diagnostics allows you to: · · · · · · · · Perform express, extended, or custom tests on one or all devices Select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are having Choose how many times a test is run Display test results Suspend testing if an error is detected Access online help information that describes the tests and devices Receive status messages that tell you whether tests completed successfully Receive error messages if problems are detected Starting the Dell Diagnostics NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to test your DellTM computer. Using this program with other computers can result in error messages. 1 2 3 Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELLTM logo appears, press <F12> immediately. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer through the Start menu and try again. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press <Enter>. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run (see page 44). Advanced Troubleshooting 4 5 43 www. dell. com | support. dell. com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically. You can customize the tests you want to run. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having. 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message displaying the error code and a description of the problem appear. [. . . ] These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. [. . . ]