Dell 8300 technical specifications Option Function

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•Title — The box at the top of all screens that lists the computer name.

•Computer data — Two boxes below the title box that display your computer processor, L2 cache, service tag, and the version number of the BIOS.

•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 option titles contain settings or values. The fields that you can change appear bright on the screen. The fields that you cannot change (because they are set by the computer) appear less bright. When <Enter> appears to the right of an option title, press <Enter> to access a popup menu of additional options.

•Key functions — A line of boxes across the bottom of all screens that lists keys and their functions within system setup.

•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.

Drive Configuration

 

 

 

Displays drive configurations when <Enter> is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boot Sequence

 

 

 

Displays boot sequence when <Enter> is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memory Information

 

 

 

Displays amount of system memory when <Enter> is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU Information

 

 

 

Displays CPU information when <Enter> is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Integrated Devices (Legacy Select Options)

Displays integrated device options when <Enter> is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Management

 

 

 

Displays power management options 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fast Boot

 

 

 

Turns the fast boot option on and off. The default is On.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OS Install Mode

 

 

 

Turns the OS Install Mode on and off. The default is Off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDE Hard Drive Acoustics Mode

 

Sets the performance speed of your hard drive. The default is Bypass.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Event Log

 

 

 

Displays the system event log when <Enter> is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset Tag

 

 

 

Displays asset tag information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table shows Drive Configuration option information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diskette Drive A:

 

Displays floppy drive details.

 

 

SATA Primary Drive:

 

Displays SATA primary hard drive (if installed). The default is Auto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA Secondary Drive:

Displays SATA secondary hard drive (if installed). The default is Auto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDE Primary Drive 0:

 

Displays primary hard drive 0. The default is Auto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDE Primary Drive 1:

 

Displays primary hard drive 1 (if installed). The default is Off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDE Secondary Drive 0:

Displays secondary hard drive 0. The default is Auto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDE Secondary Drive 1:

Displays secondary hard drive device type. The default is Off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDE Drive UDMA:

 

Turns IDE Drive UDMA on and off. The default is On.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table shows Memory Information option information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

 

Function

 

Installed System Memory

Displays the amount of installed system memory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Memory Speed

Displays the speed of your system memory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Memory Channel Mode

Displays the mode of your system memory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGP Aperture

 

 

Displays the amount of aperture memory. The default is 128 MB.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table shows CPU Information option information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

Function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hyper-Threading

 

Enables Hyper-Threading. The default is Disabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU Speed

 

Sets the CPU speed. The default is Normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bus Speed

 

Displays the bus speed.

 

 

 

Processor 0 ID

 

Displays processor ID.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clock Speed

 

Displays clock speed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell Dimension 8300 SeriesAdvanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Beep Codes System MessagesCode Cause Correctly in the system setup program Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionReseat the memory modules Close the computer cover BatteryShut down the computer through the Start menu Open the computer coverBack to Contents Shutting Down Your Computer Before You BeginGetting Started Recommended ToolsPCI Cards AGP Cards Installing a PCI CardCards PCI CardsPage AGP Cards Removing a PCI CardRemoving an AGP Card Installing an AGP Card Closing the Computer Cover Opening the Computer Cover Drives Replacing the Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding or Replacing a Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Adding or Replacing a CD/DVD DriveRemove the front-panel inserts Removing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Removing the Front Panel Removing the Front-Panel Insert Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel Removing the Front-Panel InsertBack to Contents Memory Addressing Memory with 4-GB ConfigurationsInstalling Memory DDR Memory Overview Installing MemoryShut down the computer through the Start menu Close the computer cover Removing the Microprocessor Installing the Microprocessor MicroprocessorRemoving the Microprocessor Page Installing the Microprocessor Close the computer cover Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyClose the computer cover Technical Specifications Controls and Lights ConnectorsPower DrivesEnvironmental Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board System BoardRemoving the System Board Replacing the System BoardClose the computer cover System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program Viewing SettingsOption Function Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceShut down the computer Clearing Forgotten PasswordsHyper-Threading Click Hardware and click Device ManagerBack to Contents Technical Overview Looking Inside Your ComputerSystem Board Power Supply DC Power ConnectorsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connector P2Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P7 IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesPlacement of Dell-Installed Cards DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9Card Connector Card Description Back to Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Turn off computer window, click Turn off Turning Off Your Computer
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At its core, the Dell 8300 was powered by Intel’s 4th generation Pentium 4 processors, allowing users to experience enhanced speed and efficiency for various applications. With clock speeds reaching up to 3.2 GHz, this processor delivered solid performance for multitasking, gaming, and multimedia applications. The system architecture supported Hyper-Threading technology, which enabled the processor to handle multiple tasks more efficiently by allowing each core to run two threads simultaneously.

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