Dell 4300s technical specifications Dell Dimension 4300S, Hints, Notices, and Cautions

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Dell™ Dimension™ 4300S

Technical Overview

Controls and Lights

Solving Problems

System Codes and Messages

Technical Specifications

System Setup Program

Adding Parts

Documentation

Hints, Notices, and Cautions

HINT: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file.

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March 2002 Rev. A02

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Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions Dell Dimension 4300SAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Diagnostic CodesSystem Codes and Messages 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 PartsAttaching and Removing the Computer Stand Shutting Down the ComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Microsoft Windows XPShut down the computer Opening the Computer CoverLooking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards Shut down the computer Close the computer cover Attach the computer stand optional Adding MemoryReplacing the AGP Card Front Panel Inserts Hard Drive Page Floppy Drive Page Inch Drive Page Replacing the Microprocessor Page Removing the System Board Replacing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Closing the Computer CoverBack to Contents Accessing Help Files Solving ProblemsPower Problems Start-Up Error MessagesSound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor ProblemsAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blankReinstall the Sound audio driver- See Reinstalling Drivers Printer ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printerModem Problems Scanner ProblemsMouse Problems Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsDrive Problems Keyboard ProblemsCheck the mouse settings If you cannot save a file to a floppy diskMicrosoft Windows Error Messages Network ProblemsIf you have a hard drive problem If the CD-RW drive stops writingInternet Connection Problems General Program ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Mail ProblemsDouble-click the Phone and Modems Options icon At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click NextResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackWindows XP Creating a Restore Point Using System RestoreClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tabUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XPRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows Back to Contents Technical Specifications Audio3 PowerVideo Controls and LightsBack to Contents 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 Connectors P2, P3, and P4 DC Power Connector P6DC Power Connector P5 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WirePage Computer Stand Controls and LightsFront View Back View Headphone ConnectorSerial Connector
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