Dell Dimension 4300 technical specifications Option Function

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settings and values are set by the computer and cannot be changed. When <Enter> appears to the right of an option, press <Enter> to access a pop- up menu of additional options.

Key functions – A line of boxes across the bottom of all system setup screens that lists keys and their functions within the system setup program.

Help – Press <F1> for information on the option that is selected (highlighted).

Option

 

 

Function

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Time

 

 

Displays the system time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Date

 

 

Displays the system date.

Diskette Drive A:

 

Displays floppy drive details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primary Drive 0:

 

Displays primary hard drive 0. The default is Auto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primary Drive 1:

 

Displays primary hard drive 1 (if installed). The default is Off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary Drive 0:

 

Displays secondary hard drive 0. The default is Auto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary Drive 1:

 

Displays secondary hard drive device type. The default is Off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boot Sequence

 

Displays boot sequence when <Enter> is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Memory

 

Displays amount of system memory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGP Aperture

 

 

Displays amount of aperture memory. The default is 128 MB.

CPU Information

 

Displays CPU information when <Enter> is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Integrated Devices (Legacy Select

Displays integrated device options when <Enter> is pressed.

Options)

 

 

 

 

 

PCI IRQ Assignments

 

Displays PCI IRQ assignments when <Enter> is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IRQ Reservations

 

Displays the IRQ reservations when <Enter> is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Security

 

Displays system security options when <Enter> is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keyboard Numlock

 

Turns the Keyboard NumLock option on and off. The default is On.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report Keyboard Errors

 

Displays keyboard errors when set to Report. The default is Report.

Auto Power On

 

Allows auto power-on. The default is Disabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote Wake Up

 

Allows remote Wake on LAN. (Dell does not support Wake on LAN in S3 or S5 Suspend Modes on this Dimension™

 

 

 

system.) The default is Off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC Power Recovery

 

Enables AC power recovery to occur. The default is Last.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fast Boot

 

 

Turns the fast boot option on and off. The default is Off.

Suspend Mode

 

Displays the suspend state used by the computer. The default is S3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Event Log

 

Displays the system event log when <Enter> is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset Tag

 

 

Displays asset tag information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table shows CPU Information option information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option

Function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU Speed

Sets the CPU speed. The default is Normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bus Speed

Displays the bus speed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Processor ID

Displays processor ID.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clock Speed

Displays clock speed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cache Size

Displays cache size.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table shows Integrated Devices (Legacy Select Options) information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

Function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound

 

Turns the integrated sound off and on. The default is On.

 

Mouse Port

 

Turns the mouse port off and on. The default is On.

 

 

 

 

USB Emulation

Turns USB emulation off and on. The default is On.

 

 

 

 

USB Controller

Turns the USB controller off and on. The default is On.

 

 

 

 

 

Serial Port 1

 

Sets serial port options and turns the port off and on. The default is Auto.

 

 

 

 

 

Parallel Port

 

Displays parallel port settings when <Enter> is pressed. The default mode is PS/2 and the I/O address default is 378h.

 

 

 

 

IDE Drive Interface

Sets the IDE drive interface options. The default is Auto.

 

 

 

 

Diskette Interface

Sets diskette interface options. The default is Auto.

 

 

 

 

 

PC Speaker

 

Turns the PC speaker off and on. The default is On.

 

Primary Video Controller

Sets the primary video controller. The default is AGP.

 

 

 

 

Video DAC Snoop

Turns the video DAC Snoop off and on. The default is Off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell DimensionHints, Notices, and Cautions System Codes and Messages Diagnostic CodesDiagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action 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 Front I/O Panel Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Removing the System Board Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Closing the Computer Cover Replacing the System BoardPage Power Problems Solving ProblemsAccessing Help Files 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 writingGeneral Program Problems Network ProblemsMicrosoft Windows Error Messages Resolving Other Technical Problems Internet Connection ProblemsMail 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 Connector P7 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 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