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Dell™Dimension™4400 Technical Overview Controls and Lights Solving Problems System Codes and Messages Technical Specifications System Setup Program

Adding Cards 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3. Disconnect the

8. Lower the plastic securing lever. 9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation that came with the card

 8. If you are not replacing the card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you are adding a card, see "Adding Cards.

8. Align the notches on the bottom of the module with the crossbars in the connector. 9. Insert the module straight down into the connector, ens

6. To replace the AGP card, gently press it down into the slot connector until it clicks into place. Press the card clip lever while inserting the

c. Gently slide the first hard drive into the lower bay until you hear a click. d. Reconnect the power cable and the data cable to the back of the

Your computer includes a floppy drive and a CD or DVD drive. You can add other devices, such as a Zip drive, a CD-RW drive, or a tape drive. 5.25-Inch

See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on connecting a drive cable to the drive and system board.  11. Connect your comput

9. Attach the rails to the drive using the screws supplied with the drive. Ensure that the rail tabs are positioned at the back of the drive. 10. 

6. Disconnect the +12-VDC P2 DC power cable from the J4B1 connector on the system board. 7. Lift up the airflow shroud.  8. For each of the

Back to Contents Page System Codes and Messages Dell™Dimension™4400 Diagnostic Codes POST Beep Codes System Messages Diagnostic Codes Your

11. Remove the microprocessor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new m

Removing the Front I/O Panel 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3. 

Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer frame as you remove them from the system board and drives. It is importa

5. Remove or move any components that restrict access to the system board. 6. Disconnect all cables from the system board. Before you remove t

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Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™Dimension™4400 Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Accessing Help Files 

Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Sound and Speaker Problems Operating system not found— Call

Printer Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printer Adjust the speaker controls— Adjust the volum

Scanner Problems Modem Problems Mouse Problems Reinstall the printer driver— See "Installing the Printer Driver" in the Dell Owner's

Keyboard Problems Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk  If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 2. 

POST Beep Codes If the monitor cannot display errors or problems, during POST the computer might emit a series of beeps, or beep code, that identifies

If you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a hard drive problem Network Problems Microsoft®Windows®Error Mes

General Program Problems A program crashes A program stops responding A program error causes the system to lock up A solid blue screen appears

E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers A driver is a software program that allows a hardware device controller to f

4. Select a topic in the Topic list. If you select Drivers in the Topic list and a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not require

9. Double-click the icon for the specific device in the expanded list. The Properties window appears. 10. If there is an IRQ conflict, the Device

2. Be sure Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected, and then click Next. 3. Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your com

9. When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next. 10. Enter your name and organization in t

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Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™Dimension™4400      Microprocessor System Information Expansion Bus Memory Dr

      Parallel 25-hole connector (bidirectional) Video 15-hole connector Keyboard 6-pin mini-DIN connector or USB connector Mouse 6-pin mini-DIN

Back to Contents Page    CMOS Time and Date Not Set Diskette Boot Failure Drive A or B is present but has failed the BIOS POST. Ensure that the dri

Back to Contents Page    3At35°C(95°F),themaximumoperatingaltitudeis914m(3000ft).

Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™Dimension™4400 Overview Each time you turn on or restart your computer system, the computer compa

Advanced Screen  Option Function BIOS Version Displays the version of the BIOS being used. Processor Type Displays the type of microprocessor in

Boot Configuration Submenu  Peripheral Configuration Submenu Peripheral Configuration Displays the Peripheral Configuration submenu. IDE Configu

IDE Configuration Submenu Option Function Serial Port A Configures the serial port. Set this option to Auto (default), Enabled, or Disabled. Depe

Primary IDE Master Submenu  Option Function IDE Controller Configures the integrated primary and secondary IDE controllers and detects the type

Diskette Configuration Submenu  Event Log Configuration Submenu  Maximum Capacity Displays the maximum capacity of the primary IDE device. LBA

Video Configuration Submenu  Security Screen Option Function Event Log Displays the space available for the event log. Event Log Validity Displa

Power Screen  Option Function Supervisor Password Is Indicates whether a supervisor password has been assigned. User Password Is Indicates wheth

Boot Screen  Exit Screen Computer stays off when power is restored; you must press the power button to turn on the computer. l Power On Computer t

Back to Contents Page Documentation Dell™Dimension™4400 Printed Documentation Online Documentation Printed Documentation To save PDF files (

Clearing NVRAM To clear NVRAM for all devices and restart the computer: 1. Enter the system setup program. 2. Press the right-arrow key to mov

7. Access the system setup program and assign a new supervisor or setup password in the Maintenance menu. 8. Exit and save the system setup progr

Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™Dimension™4400 Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Socketed Microprocessor Pow

Socketed Microprocessor  The 478-pin, socketed Intel®Pentium®4 microprocessor, shown above with the heat sink attached, contains an integrated 8

DC Power Connectors Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments  DC Power Connector P1  +5 VDC+/–5%1.0/0.2422.0+3.3 VDC+/–5%0.1/0.0518.0–12 VDC+/

DC Power Connector P2  DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9  DC Power Connector P7  7COMBlack8POKGray9+5 VFPPurple10+12 VDC Yellow11+

IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Placement of Dell-Installed Cards Back to Contents Page    IDE Channel IDE Connector Lo

Back to Contents Page Controls and Lights Dell™Dimension™4400 Front View Back View Front View  CD Activity Light The CD activity light is o

Windows Label This Microsoft®Windows label provides the product key for your copy of Windows. You will need this information if you ever reinstall

Plug one end of your computer power cable into the power connector, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Voltage Selection Switch The vol

Back to Contents Page Adding Parts Dell™Dimension™4400 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect yourself and your compu

2. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface at the back of the computer before touching anything inside your computer. While you work

 Reattaching the Hinge Arms 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect the power cable from your computer. 3. Remove the front door, if it is

7. Pull the arms toward you until they snap into place. If the hinge arms don't snap back into place on the first attempt, slightly repositi