Dell Dimension 4100 User Manual

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• The left side lists configuration options and their settings for the
hardware installed in your computer.
You can change settings enclosed in brackets, but not those that are
grayed out. Options identified by an arrowhead (>) provide access to
submenus.
• The top-right side displays help information for a highlighted option.
• The bottom-right side lists keys and their functions for the displayed
screen.
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).
NOTICE: The following procedure resets all standard settings for your
computer. Before proceeding, record or print (by pressing <Print Screen>) all
current settings so that you can restore them when you finish this procedure.
1 Remove the computer cover (see page 42).
2 Locate jumper BIOS CONF on the system board (see page 44) and
move the jumper plug so that pins 2 and 3 are jumpered.
3 Replace the computer cover (see page 71), plug your computer into an
electrical outlet, and turn on the computer.
4 Press <Enter> at the Maintenance screen and then click Yes to clear
all passwords.
5 Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the system setup program.
6 Remove the computer cover again.
7 Move the jumper plug so that pins 1 and 2 are jumpered (standard
setting).
8 Replace the computer cover, plug your computer into an electrical
outlet, and turn on the computer.
Replacing the Battery
A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time
information. The battery can last several years.

Dell Dimension 4100 Specifications

General

Form Factor	Mini-Tower
Chipset	Intel 815E
Expansion Slots	3 PCI, 1 AGP
Processor	Intel Pentium III
Storage	20 GB - 80 GB
Graphics	Integrated Intel graphics
Operating System	Windows 2000
Ports	USB, Serial, Parallel
Optical Drive	CD-ROM / DVD-ROM
Network	10/100 Ethernet

Summary

Safety Instructions

Setting Up Your Computer

Connecting a Printer

Instructions for connecting a printer, including parallel, USB, and driver installation.

Turning Off the Computer

Troubleshooting Common Computer Problems

Finding Solutions

Using a chart to quickly find answers to computer questions.

Power Problems

Troubleshooting steps for power-related issues with the computer.

Start-Up Error Messages

Resolving common error messages that appear during computer startup.

Video and Monitor Problems

Troubleshooting steps for blank or difficult-to-read monitor screens.

Sound and Speaker Problems

Steps to diagnose and fix issues with computer sound and speakers.

Printer Problems

Solutions for issues with parallel and USB printers not printing.

Scanner Problems

Modem Problems

Mouse Problems

Keyboard Problems

Drive Problems

Troubleshooting for floppy, CD, DVD, and hard drive issues.

Network Problems

Steps to resolve issues with network connectivity.

General Program Problems

Troubleshooting for program crashes, freezing, or blue screens.

Internet Connection Problems

Steps to resolve issues with Dellnet account and internet connectivity.

Reinstalling Drivers

Procedure for reinstalling system drivers from the ResourceCD.

Reinstalling Windows 98

Instructions for reinstalling the Windows 98 operating system.

Reinstalling Windows Me

Instructions for reinstalling the Windows Millennium Edition operating system.

Reinstalling Windows 2000

Instructions for reinstalling the Windows 2000 operating system.