Dell Dimension 4300 technical specifications Removing Cards, Close the computer cover

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7.Ensure that the card is fully seated in the connector.

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 for information about the card cable connections.

10.Close the computer cover.

11.Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the computer.

12.Install any drivers required for the card as described in the documentation that came with the card.

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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety Instructions."

1.Shut down the computer.

2.Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

3.Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

4.Open the computer cover.

5.If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.

6.To raise the securing lever, press the tab until it is free from the latch and then lift the lever.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell DimensionHints, Notices, and Cautions System Codes and Messages Diagnostic CodesDiagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Post Beep CodesSystem Messages Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files DocumentationPrinted Documentation Online DocumentationAdding Parts Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your ComputerReattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Shutting Down the ComputerReattaching the Hinge Arms Opening the Computer Cover Open the computer cover Adding CardsClose the computer cover Removing CardsAdding Memory Replacing an AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Inch Devices Adding Other DrivesShut down the computer Inch Devices Replacing the Microprocessor Page Installing the Microprocessor Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Removing the System Board Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Replacing the System Board Closing the Computer CoverPage Power Problems Solving ProblemsAccessing Help Files If the screen is blank Start-Up Error MessagesVideo and Monitor Problems Adjust the Windows display settingsIf you cannot print to a USB printer Sound and Speaker ProblemsPrinter Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printerControl Panel, double-clickPhone and Modem Options Scanner ProblemsModem Problems Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsCheck the mouse settings Mouse ProblemsKeyboard Problems Drive ProblemsIf the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a hard drive problemUnder Error-checking, click Check Now If you cannot play a DVD movieGeneral Program Problems Network ProblemsMicrosoft Windows Error Messages Resolving Other Technical Problems Internet Connection ProblemsMail Problems Click Properties Reinstalling DriversUsing the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click NextWindows Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows MeClick the System Restore tab Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click Performance and MaintenanceRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Click Create a restore pointClick Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window Reinstalling Windows MeClick I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Reinstalling WindowsBack to Contents Specifications Technical SpecificationsControls and Lights PowerAudio3 VideoPage Overview System Setup ProgramViewing Settings System Setup Program ScreensOption Function PXE BIS Clearing Forgotten PasswordsTechnical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and SocketsSocketed Microprocessor Power SupplyPin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power ConnectorsDC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 IDE Channel IDE Connector Location Dell Installed Drive IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesPlacement of Dell-Installed Cards Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WireFront View Controls and LightsWindows Label Back ViewSerial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms