Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 4600C del fabbricante Dell
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Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Before You Begin Technical Overview Technical Specifications Advanced Troubleshooting System Setup Program Removing and Installing Parts Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file.
Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes System Messages Diagnostic Lights To help.
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 a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1 - 3- 1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep.
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 Unexpected int.
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Back to Contents Page Battery A coin - cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery.
13. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 14. Enter system setup and restore the settings you recorded in step1 . 15. Properly dispose of the old battery. See the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide .
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Getting Started Thissectionprovidesproceduresforremovingandreplacingthecomponents,assemblies,andsubassembliesintheDell™Dimension™4600Ccomputer.
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components, such as the microprocessor.
Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Closing the Computer Cover Closing the Computer Cover 1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. Gently pull the power cables toward you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives.
Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Opening the Computer Cover Opening the Computer Cover 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
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 attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
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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 type of memory supported by your computer, see " Memory " in "Technical Specifications.
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 module snaps into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.
down your computer, turn them off now. 3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Back to Contents Page Reattaching the Front Door Adding PC Cards (Optional) .
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 Card slot has two connectors that support the following four combinations of cards.
Removing a PC Card Press the eject button, and gently remove the card. Back to Contents Page NOTICE: Use the PC Card configuration utility on the taskbar to select and stop a card from functioning before you remove it from the computer.
Back to Contents Page Power Supply Removing the Power Supply 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
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 the cables underneath the clips, and press the clips to close them over the cables. 5. Close the computer cover .
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 opened too far. To reattach the front door: 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
Back to Contents Page AGP Card YourDell™computerprovidesaconnectorforanAGPcard. 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
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 a card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing but not replacing a card, skip to " Removing a Card .
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 for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.
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 "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual . 5. Lower the retention arm and press it into place.
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 Hard Drive 1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
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. Installing a Hard Drive 1.
5. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 6. Close the computer cover . 7. Attach the computer stand (optional). 8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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 connector. 3. Remove the PC Card module by pressing the green tabs on either side of the drive and lifting the module up.
See the documentation that came with the module for instructions on installing any software required for module operation. CD/DVD Drive 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Turn off your computer and any devices.
Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1. Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation. Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable select setting.
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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 computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
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 released, and then remove the microprocessor from the socket. Installing the Microprocessor 1.
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 pins if the microprocessor is misaligned. When the microprocessor is positioned correctly, press it with minimal pressure to seat it.
Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Microprocessor System Information Expansion Bus Memory Drives .
Memory type 333 - MHz DDR SDRAM (non - ECC) NOTE: DDR 333 memory performs at 266 MHz on 400 front - side bus processors.
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.
Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand To attach the stand, perform the following steps. 1. Rotate the computer to an upside - down position.
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 stand away.
Back to Contents Page System Board Removing the System Board 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
b. Remove the heat - sink assembly and microprocessor package from the existing system board and transfer them to the replacement system board. 2. Configure the settings of the replacement system board. 3. Set the jumpers on the replacement system board so they are identical to the ones on the existing board.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Overview Entering the System Setup Program Clearing Forgotten Passwords Overview The system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer.
System Setup Screens The system setup program screens display the current configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into five areas: l Title — The box at the top of all screens that lists the computer name.
The following table shows Drive Configuration option information. The following table shows Memory Information option information. The following table shows CPU Information option information. The following table shows Integrated Devices (Legacy Select Options) option information.
The following table shows System Security option information. Clearing Forgotten Passwords If you forget your user or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in the system setup program until you clear the forgotten password(s).
Turning on your computer with password jumper PWD1 installed reenables the password feature. Back to Contents Page .
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Power Supply DC Power Conne.
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 provides the DC operating voltages and currents listed in the following table.
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 4 +5 VD.
DC Power Connector P3 DC Power Connectors P4 and P5 DC Power Connector P6 Pin Number Signal Name 18 - AWG Wire 1 COM Black 2 COM Black .
IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell - Installed Drives Serial ATA Interface Cable Connections for Dell - Installed Drives (Optional) Placement of Dell - Installed .
Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file. IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft ® Windows ® operating systems are not applicable.
Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™4600CServiceManual Turning Off Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Dell 4600C è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Dell 4600C - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Dell 4600C imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Dell 4600C ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Dell 4600C, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Dell 4600C.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Dell 4600C. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Dell 4600C insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
