Dell Dimension 4700C User Manual

Dell™Dimension™4700CServiceManual Before You Begin Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Opening the Computer Cover Inside View Of Your Comput

If you are installing two DDR2 memory modules, you should install the modules as a pair, with matched memory size and speed. If the DDR2 memory module

4. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.  5. Insert the module into the connector until the module snap

l One PCI Express x1 card slot  PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card. If you are install

 3. If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the

7. Ensure that: l The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. l The notch in the top of the card or filler bracke

 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the ins

 2. Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the computer.  3. Open the computer cover.  4.

 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Open the computer cover.  3. Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the FA

 7. Open the processor cover.  8. To remove the processor from the socket, lift the processor vertically in one motion. Leave the release le

 4. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is level in the socket. When the processor is positioned correctly, press

Back to Contents Page  Troubleshooting Tools Dell™Dimension™4700CServiceManual Power Lights Network Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Co

2. Open the computer cover  3. Remove the existing modem: a. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. b. Use a size #1 screwdriver to rem

 4. Remove the external modem connector: a. Remove the two screws from the fan and lift the fan up and out of the way. b. Remove the screw from

 6. Remove the computer stand, if it is attached.   7. Disconnect the AC power cable from the power supply connector.  8. Open the computer

 Removing the System Board   1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.  2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned of

 13. Place the system board that you just removed next to the replacement system board.  Replacing the System Board  1. Transfer components fro

Battery  Replacing the Battery  A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several yea

Closing the Computer Cover   1. Place the computer on a flat surface.  2. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way

Back to Contents Page  Specifications Dell™Dimension™4700CServiceManual  Memory Type 400-MHz and 533-MHz DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM Memory connect

DVD+/-RW, and Flash Card Reader Internally accessible one bay for 1-inch high hard drive  Connectors External connectors: Serial 9-pin, 16550C-compat

Back to Contents Page  Voltage (See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information.) fixed-voltag

malfunctions, the color and sequence of the lights identify the problem.  LightPattern  Problem Description  Suggested Resolution The computer

Back to Contents Page  Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Dell™Dimension™4700CServiceManual  To attach the stand:  1. Rotate the comp

3. Place the computer in a horizontal position until you reattach the stand. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  System Setup Dell™Dimension™4700CServiceManual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Set

Drives Diskette Drive Identifies and defines the floppy drive attached to the FLOPPY connector on the system board as Off, USB, Internal, or Read Only

 Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.  Option Settings l Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot

 5. Press the <u> key or the <d> key to move a selected device up or down the list. Clearing Forgotten Passwords   1. Follow the p

3. Close the computer cover.  4. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: To c

Back to Contents Page  Inside View of Your Computer Dell™Dimension™4700CServiceManual Internal System Board Components Power Supply DC Con

Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments  DC Power Connector P1  Pin Number  Signal name  18-AWG Wire

 DC Power Connector P2  DC Power Connector P3  DC Power Connectors P4 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 2 +3.3 VDC Orange 3 GND Black 4 +5 VDC Red 5 GND Black

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

Back to Contents Page   Pin Number  Signal Name  22-AWG Wire 1 +5 VCD Red 2 GND Black 3 GND Black 4 +12 VDC Yellow

Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™4700CServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferences

Back to Contents Page  Bad, Do Not Enable Cache operating. Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. CH-2 Timer Error An error is oc

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Dimension™4700CServiceManual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working In

 4. Remove the computer stand, if it is attached.   5. Open the computer cover. Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: To guard against electrical

Back to Contents Page  Opening the Computer Cover Dell™Dimension™4700CServiceManual   1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 

Back to Contents Page  Removing and Installing Parts Dell™Dimension™4700CServiceManual Reattaching the Front Door Topreventdamagetoyour