Dell Dimension 4300 technical specifications Adding Other Drives, Inch Devices

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10.Connect a power cable to the drive.

NOTICE: Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive.

11.Locate the extra connector on the drive cable that is attached to your first hard drive and attach the connector to the second hard drive.

HINT: Your computer uses cable-select drive cables. This means that the device connected to the end connector of the drive cable is the master device and the device connected to the middle connector is the slave device. Be sure that the jumper setting on the new device is set for "cable select" (see the documentation that came with the drive for information).

12.Close the computer cover.

13.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.

14.See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.

Adding Other Drives

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

HINT: Drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a drive, refer to the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the drive software.

NOTICE: To avoid possibly damaging the drive by electrostatic discharge (ESD), ground yourself by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.

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 Devices

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

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Contents Dell Dimension Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Codes Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionSystem Codes and Messages 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 Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyRemoving the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the System BoardRemoving the System Board Replacing the System Board Closing the Computer CoverPage Solving Problems Accessing Help FilesPower Problems 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 movieNetwork Problems Microsoft Windows Error MessagesGeneral Program Problems Internet Connection Problems Mail ProblemsResolving Other Technical 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 P2 DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9DC Power Connector P7 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