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Diskette Boot Failure	Drive A or B is present but has failed the BIOS POST.	Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the computer and defined
		correctly in the system setup program. Check the interface cable at both
		ends.

DMA Error	Error in the DMA controller on the system board.	The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced.
DMA 1 Error
DMA 2 Error

FDD Controller	BIOS cannot communicate with the floppy drive or	Ensure that the floppy drive or the hard drive is installed correctly in the
Failure	hard drive controller.	computer and defined correctly in the system setup program. Check the
		interface cable at both ends.
HDD Controller
Failure

INTR1 Error	Interrupt channel on the system board failed to	The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced.
	POST.
INTR2 Error
Invalid Boot Diskette	The operating system cannot be located on drive A	Enter the system setup program and confirm that drive A or drive C is
	or drive C.	properly identified.

Keyboard Error	The BIOS has detected a stuck key.	Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard; if a key appears to be
		stuck, carefully pry it up. If the problem persists, you may need to replace
		the keyboard.
KB/Interface Error	An error occurred with the keyboard connector.	Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard; if a key appears to be
		stuck, carefully pry it up. If the problem persists, you may need to replace
		the keyboard.

No ROM Basic	The operating system cannot be located on drive A	Enter the system setup program and confirm that drive A or drive C is
	or drive C.	properly identified.

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Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions Dell Dimension 4300SAbbreviations 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 Attaching and Removing the Computer StandProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 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 Solving Problems Accessing Help FilesPower Problems Start-Up Error MessagesVideo and Monitor Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blankPrinter Problems Reinstall the Sound audio driver- See Reinstalling DriversIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printerScanner Problems Modem ProblemsMouse Problems Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsKeyboard Problems Drive ProblemsCheck the mouse settings If you cannot save a file to a floppy diskNetwork Problems Microsoft Windows Error MessagesIf you have a hard drive problem If the CD-RW drive stops writingGeneral Program Problems Internet Connection ProblemsMail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling DriversDouble-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 Using System Restore Creating a Restore PointClick 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 Power Audio3Video Controls and LightsBack to Contents 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 P6 DC Power Connectors P2, P3, and P4DC Power Connector P5 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WirePage Computer Stand Controls and LightsFront View Headphone Connector Back ViewSerial Connector

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