Dell Dimension 4300 technical specifications Serial Connector

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The voltage selection switch must be set to match the AC power available at your location. The switch should be set for 115 V in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. For most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East, the switch should be set for 230 V.

Parallel Connector

Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector.

Serial Connector

Connect a serial device, like a handheld device, to the serial connector.

Mouse Connector

Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector.

Keyboard Connector

If you have a standard keyboard, plug the keyboard into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.

USB Connectors

HINT: If you attach a USB device that was not included in your original computer order, you may need to install a specific driver to make the device work. Check the documentation that came with the device or contact the USB device manufacturer for more information.

Although any USB device can be attached to either the front- or back-panel USB connectors, Dell recommends using the front-panel USB connectors for devices that you frequently connect and disconnect, such as USB digital cameras and gaming controllers. Use the back-panel USB connectors for devices that you rarely connect and disconnect, such as USB printers, scanners, mouse devices, and keyboards.

Line-Out Jack

Use the green line-out jack (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.

On computers with a sound card, the line-out jack is on the card.

Line-In Jack

Use the blue line-in jack (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.

On computers with a sound card, the line-in jack is on the card.

Microphone Jack

Use the pink microphone jack (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.

On computers with a sound card, the microphone jack is on the card.

Video Connector

Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue video connector.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell DimensionHints, Notices, and Cautions System Codes and Messages Diagnostic CodesDiagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action System Messages Post Beep CodesBeep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Printed Documentation DocumentationOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated FilesWhen Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsWhen Working Inside Your Computer Adding PartsReattaching 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 Video and Monitor Problems Start-Up Error MessagesAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blankPrinter Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printerModem Problems Scanner ProblemsVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Control Panel, double-clickPhone and Modem OptionsKeyboard Problems Mouse ProblemsDrive Problems Check the mouse settingsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now If you have a hard drive problemIf 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 Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Click PropertiesResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemWindows Me WindowsCreating a Restore Point Using System RestoreClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tabUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XPClick Create a restore point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateClick 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 SpecificationsAudio3 PowerVideo Controls and LightsPage Viewing Settings System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program Screens OverviewOption 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 Placement of Dell-Installed Cards IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire IDE Channel IDE Connector Location Dell Installed DriveFront View Controls and LightsWindows Label Back ViewSerial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
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