Dell 4300s technical specifications Option Function

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Title – The area at the top of all system setup screens that displays your computer's model number.

Computer data – Two boxes below the title that display the system processor, L2 cache, service tag, and the version number of the system setup program.

Options – A scrollable box listing options that define the configuration of your computer (including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features).

Fields to the right of the listed options contain settings or values. The settings and values that you can change are brighter on the screen. All other 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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