Dell 4300s technical specifications Inch Drive

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12.Reconnect the power and data cables to the back of the drive installed in the 5.25-inch drive bay above the floppy drive.

13.Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

14.Close the computer cover.

15.Attach the computer stand (optional).

16.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.

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

5.25-Inch Drive

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

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

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.

1.Shut down the computer.

2.Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

3.Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

4.Remove the computer stand, if it is attached.

5.Open the computer cover.

6.If you are replacing a drive, disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive before you remove the drive.

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Contents Dell Dimension 4300S Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Codes Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionSystem Codes and Messages Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Post Beep CodesSystem Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Online Documentation DocumentationPrinted Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated FilesWhen Working Inside Your Computer Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer Adding PartsProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Shutting Down the ComputerAttaching and Removing the Computer Stand Microsoft Windows XPOpening the Computer Cover Shut down the computerLooking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards Shut down the computer Adding Memory Close the computer cover Attach the computer stand optionalReplacing the AGP Card Front Panel Inserts Hard Drive Page Floppy Drive Page Inch Drive Page Replacing the Microprocessor Page Replacing the System Board Removing the System BoardClosing the Computer Cover Replacing the System BoardBack to Contents Power Problems Solving ProblemsAccessing Help Files Start-Up Error MessagesAdjust the Windows display settings Video and Monitor ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems If the screen is blankIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer Printer ProblemsReinstall the Sound audio driver- See Reinstalling Drivers If you cannot print to a USB printerMouse Problems Scanner ProblemsModem Problems Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsCheck the mouse settings Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy diskIf you have a hard drive problem Network ProblemsMicrosoft Windows Error Messages If the CD-RW drive stops writingGeneral Program Problems Internet Connection ProblemsDouble-click the Phone and Modems Options icon Mail ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click NextUsing the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows XP Click Performance and Maintenance Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click the System Restore tabReinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows Back to Contents Technical Specifications Video PowerAudio3 Controls and LightsBack to Contents System Setup Program Screens System Setup ProgramViewing Settings 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 P5 DC Power Connector P6DC Power Connectors P2, P3, and P4 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WirePage Controls and Lights Computer StandFront View Headphone Connector Back ViewSerial Connector

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