Dell Specifications and Drivers for Dimension 4300 Laptop

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Technical Specifications

Dell™ Dimension™ 4300

Specifications

Microprocessor

Microprocessor type

Intel® Pentium® 4 microprocessor that runs at 1.50,

 

1.60, 1.70, 1.80, 1.90, or 2.0 GHz internally and 400

 

MHz externally

 

 

L1 cache

8 KB first-level

 

 

L2 cache

integrated 256-KB at full microprocessor speed

 

 

 

 

System Information

 

 

 

System chip set

Intel 845

 

 

DMA channels

four

 

 

Interrupt levels

15

 

 

System BIOS chip

4 Mb (512 KB)

 

 

System clock

400 MHz data rate

 

 

 

 

Expansion Bus

 

 

 

Bus types

PCI and AGP

Bus speed

PCI: 33 MHz; AGP: 66 MHz

 

 

AGP connector

one

 

 

AGP connector size

172 pins

 

 

AGP connector data width (maximum)

32 bits

 

 

AGP bus protocols

4x/2x modes at 1.5 V

 

 

PCI connectors

four

 

 

PCI connector size

120 pins

 

 

PCI connector data width

32 bits

(maximum)

 

 

 

 

 

Memory

 

 

 

Architecture

SDRAM PC133

 

 

Memory connectors

two

 

 

Memory capacities

64-, 128-, 256-, and 512-MB non-ECC or ECC SDRAM

 

 

Minimum memory1

64 MB

Maximum memory

512 MB

 

 

Memory type

PC133 (non-ECC or ECC)

BIOS address

F8000h

 

 

1 Microsoft requires a minimum of 128 MB of memory for Microsoft® Windows® XP.

 

 

Drives

 

 

 

Externally accessible

two 5.25-inch bays

 

two 3.5-inch bays

 

 

Internally accessible

two bays for 1-inch–high IDE hard drives

 

 

Available devices

ATA-66 or ATA-100 Ultra DMA hard drive, CD drive, Zip

 

drive, DVD drive, and CD-RW drive

 

 

Ports and Connectors

 

Externally accessible:

 

 

 

Serial

9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible

 

 

Parallel

25-hole connector (bidirectional)

 

 

Video

15-hole connector

 

 

 

 

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Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions Dell DimensionAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Diagnostic CodesSystem Codes and Messages Post Beep Codes System MessagesBeep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Documentation Printed DocumentationOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated FilesSafety Instructions When Using Your ComputerWhen Working Inside Your Computer Adding PartsShutting Down the Computer Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge ArmsReattaching the Hinge Arms Opening the Computer Cover Adding Cards Open the computer coverRemoving Cards Close the computer coverAdding Memory Replacing an AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Other Drives Inch DevicesShut down the computer Inch Devices Replacing the Microprocessor Page Installing the Microprocessor Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Front I/O Panel Replacing the System Board Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the System Board Closing the Computer Cover Replacing the System BoardPage Accessing Help Files Solving ProblemsPower Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Monitor ProblemsAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blankSound and Speaker Problems Printer ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printerScanner Problems Modem ProblemsVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Control Panel, double-clickPhone and Modem OptionsMouse Problems Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems Check the mouse settingsIf you have a hard drive problem Under Error-checking, click Check NowIf you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writingMicrosoft Windows Error Messages Network ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Mail Problems Internet Connection ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Click PropertiesClick Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows Me WindowsUsing System Restore Creating a Restore PointClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tabReinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Create a restore point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReinstalling Windows Me Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me windowReinstalling Windows Click I accept the Agreement, and then click NextBack to Contents Technical Specifications SpecificationsPower Audio3Video Controls and LightsPage System Setup Program Viewing SettingsSystem Setup Program Screens OverviewOption Function Clearing Forgotten Passwords PXE BISInternal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Technical OverviewPower Supply Socketed MicroprocessorDC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG WireDC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connector P7 IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Placement of Dell-Installed CardsPin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire IDE Channel IDE Connector Location Dell Installed DriveControls and Lights Front ViewBack View Windows LabelSerial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms