Cisco Explorer 4600HD Series Specifications

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Dimension™ 4600 Series*On computers with an optional floppy drive.CD or DVD drive activity lightCD or DVD headpho

10 Finding Information for Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Latest drivers for my computer• Answers to technical service and support ques

100 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comLatin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austin, Texas

Appendix 101MexicoInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 52Customer Technical Support001-877-384-8979or 001-877-269-3383Sales50-81-8800or 01-800-8

102 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNorway (Lysaker)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 47Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail Support (

Appendix 103St. Lucia General Support1-800-882-1521St. Vincent and the Grenadines General Supporttoll-free: 1-877-270-4609Singapore (Singapore)Interna

104 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSweden (Upplands Vasby)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 46City Code: 8Website: support.euro.dell.

Appendix 105Trinidad/Tobago General Support1-800-805-8035Turks and Caicos Islands General Supporttoll-free: 1-866-540-3355U.K. (Bracknell)Internationa

106 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comU.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status Servicetoll-free:

Index 107IndexAaudio. See soundBbatteryproblems, 21replacing, 86BIOS, 82booting to a USB device, 18CCD driveadding, 70problems, 22CD-RW driveproblems,

108 Index108 Indexhelp filesaccessing, 9, 21Hyper-Threading, 17IIEEE 1394problems, 29Internetproblems, 24Internet connectionabout, 14options, 14settin

Index 109problems (continued)troubleshooting chart, 19video and monitor, 36volume adjusting, 35Program Compatibility Wizard, 27RreinstallingWindows XP

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 11Setting Up and Using Your ComputerSetting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you co

110 Index110 Index

12 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com4Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network AdapterBefore you connect your computer to a network,

14 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNetwork Setup WizardThe Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable TV line.If you are usi

16 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comCopying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you cre

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17Helpful Tips• Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Son

18 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBooting to a USB Device NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootabl

Solving Problems 19Solving ProblemsFinding SolutionsSometimes it’s difficult to figure out where to go for answers. Use this chart to help you quickly

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comSee page 36.See page 35.See page 33.See page 24.See page 30.See page 30.See page 21.See page 31.See

Solving Problems 21Finding Help InformationBattery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Rep

22 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You may accidentally misalign the heads,

Solving Problems 23Problems writing to a CD-RW driveDVD drive problems NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not a

24 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comHard drive problemsE-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog teleph

Solving Problems 25Error MessagesIf the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the

26 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comGeneral ProblemsThe computer stops respondingA REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND — The program that y

Solving Problems 27A program stops respondingA program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentat

28 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comOther technical problemsGeneral hardware problemsIf your computer exhibits one or more of the follow

Solving Problems 29• Unintelligible characters print from the printer.• The mouse pointer does not move or "stutters" when it moves.• Messag

Contents 3ContentsSafety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Finding Information for Your Computer . . . . . . .

30 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comKeyboard ProblemsMouse ProblemsRESTART THE COMPUTER — • If the mouse is functioning, shut down the c

Solving Problems 31Network ProblemsIF YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE AFTER TURNING ON THE COMPUTER, REMOVE THE POWER CABLE, AND THEN RECONNECT THE MOUSE CABL

32 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comPower Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety i

Solving Problems 33Printer Problems NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, call the printer’s manufacturer. See the printer documen

34 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comScanner Problems NOTE: Dell does not cover the scanner’s warranty. If you need technical assistance

Solving Problems 35Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows® volume settin

36 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comNo sound from headphonesVideo and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank NOTE: See the monitor docu

Solving Problems 37If the screen is difficult to readSWAP THE POWER CABLES — Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cabl

38 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com

Advanced Troubleshooting 39Advanced TroubleshootingDiagnostic LightsTo help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer is equipped with four lights on

4 ContentsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23DVD drive problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMemory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred.• If you have one memory modu

Advanced Troubleshooting 41A possible video card failure has occurred.• If the computer has a video card, remove the card and reinstall it (see page 6

42 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMemory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists.• Ensu

Advanced Troubleshooting 43Dell DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" (see pag

44 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDell Diagnostics Main Menu1After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears

Advanced Troubleshooting 45DriversWhat Is a Driver?A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices req

46 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comUsing Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIf a problem occurs on your computer after you instal

Advanced Troubleshooting 47Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreThe Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to

48 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comUndoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and c

Advanced Troubleshooting 497Click Next.The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8After the computer restarts, click OK.Enabling Sy

Contents 53 Advanced TroubleshootingDiagnostic Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . .

50 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.com

Adding Parts 51Adding PartsFront and Back View of the ComputerFront View11129*3*471086 512*On computers with an optional floppy drive.

52 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com1 CD or DVD drive activity lightThe drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD

Adding Parts 53Back View153171112*5*18***101819713*264*149*On computers with integrated sound.**On computers with integrated video.16*****On computers

54 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com7 network adapter connectorTo attach your computer to a network or modem, connect one end of a network c

Adding Parts 55Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in

56 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com8Place the computer cover on a level surface.computer covercover latchback of computer

Adding Parts 57Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located i

58 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comSystem Boardmemory module connectors (DDR1, DDR3)main power connector (J3J1)microprocessorconnector (J2E

Adding Parts 59Adding Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product In

6 ContentsAdding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75DDR Memory Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comEnsure that the card is fully seated and that its bracket is within the card slot. 9Secure the filler br

Adding Parts 6110Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.See the documentation for the card for information about the card’s cable conn

62 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving an AGP Card1Press the card lever toward the PCI connector.2Pull the card up and out of the card

Adding Parts 634If your computer did not previously have an AGP card installed, move the monitor cable to the VGA connector on the new card.5Replace t

64 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com5Remove the computer cover. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by t

Adding Parts 659Unpack the additional hard drive.10Check the jumper setting on the back of the second drive.Ensure that the jumper setting on the new

66 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com14Replace the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network

Adding Parts 677Press in the two insert tabs, and then push out the front-panel insert.top tabfront panelrelease levermiddle tabbottom tabside hinges

68 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com8Connect the floppy-drive power cable to the back of the drive. CAUTION: Match the colored strip on th

Adding Parts 699Connect the data cable to the back of the drive and to the floppy drive connector on the system board (see page 58).10Position the top

Safety Instructions 7Safety InstructionsSee your Product Information Guide for safety instructions.

70 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com15Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.16After you turn on your com

Adding Parts 716Release and remove the front panel:aPush the release lever to release the top tab. bReach inside the computer and push the bottom tab

72 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com7Pull the two front-panel tabs towards you, and then push out the front-panel insert.8Ensure that the ju

Adding Parts 7311Once the drive is in place, apply pressure to ensure that the drive is fully seated.12Use the securing screw that came with the drive

74 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com17Replace the computer cover (see page 78). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in

Adding Parts 75Adding MemoryYou can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. NOTE: DDR 333 memory operates at

76 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep the

Adding Parts 779Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. NOTICE: To avoid breaking the memory module, do not p

78 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com11Replace the computer cover (see page 78). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in

Appendix 79AppendixSpecificationsMicroprocessorMicroprocessor type Intel® Pentium® 4Level 1 (L1) cache 8 KB first-levelLevel 2 (L2) cache 512-KB or 1-

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80 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMemoryArchitecture Dual Channel DDR SDRAM Memory connectors FourMemory capacities 128-, 256-, 512-MB or 1-GB

Appendix 81Ports and Connectors (continued)Internally accessible:Primary IDE channel40-pin connector on PCI local busSecondary IDE channel40-pin conne

82 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSystem SetupOverviewUse system setup as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you

Appendix 83Viewing Settings1Turn on (or restart) your computer.2When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately. If you wait too long a

84 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBoot SequenceThis feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.Option Settings•Normal — (Avail

Appendix 85The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it. 3At the bottom of the menu, enter th

86 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.com9After the Microsoft Windows desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer through the Start menu

Appendix 875Remove the computer cover (see page 78).6Locate the battery socket (see page 82). NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a

88 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and

Appendix 89Once you have determined your system’s FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC notice. Note that FCC regulations provide that changes

Finding Information for Your Computer 9Finding Information for Your ComputerWhat are you looking for? Find It Here• How to set up my computer Setup Di

90 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFCC Identification InformationThe following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this

Appendix 91Argentina (Buenos Aires)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 54City Code: 11Website: www.dell.com.arE-mail: [email protected]

92 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBarbados General Support1-800-534-3066Belgium (Brussels)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 32City Co

Appendix 93Chile (Santiago)Country Code: 56City Code: 2Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Supporttoll-free: 1230-020-4823China (Xiamen)Country Cod

94 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comCzech Republic (Prague)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 420City Code: 2Website: support.euro.dell.

Appendix 95Finland (Helsinki)International Access Code: 990Country Code: 358City Code: 9Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected]

96 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comGermany (Langen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 49City Code: 6103Website: support.euro.dell.comE-

Appendix 97Hong KongInternational Access Code: 001Country Code: 852Website: support.ap.dell.comE-mail: [email protected] Support (Dimension™

98 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comItaly (Milan)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 39City Code: 02Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail:

Appendix 99Japan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Website: support.jp.dell.comTechnical Support (servers)toll-free