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Clearing CMOS

14.Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

15.If you are prompted to press <F1> to continue, press <F1>.

Clearing CMOS

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.

NOTICE: The following procedure resets all standard settings for your computer. Before proceeding, record all current settings so that you can restore them when you finish this procedure.

To clear the computer's CMOS:

1.Shut down the computer.

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

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

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

4.Remove the computer cover.

5.Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper on the system board. The jumper is on the first two jumper pins nearest the back of the computer. Move the jumper to the two pins nearest the front of the computer, wait approximately 5 seconds, and then move the jumper back to its original position.

6.Replace the computer cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

7.Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

8.If you are prompted to press <F1> to continue, press <F1>.

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Dell 2300 Clearing CMOS, Shut down the computer, Remove the computer cover, Replace the computer cover

Contents

Technical Overview Controls and Lights Solving Problems Dell DimensionAdvanced Troubleshooting Technical Specifications System Setup Program Adding and Replacing Parts DocumentationUsing System Restore Advanced TroubleshootingCreating a Restore Point Dell DimensionWhat Is a Driver? Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore 2. Click Help and Support 3. Click System RestoreUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD 3. In the Performance and Maintenance window, click SystemBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CDCompleting the GUI Setup Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareCompleting the Operating System Setup 1. Reinstall the appropriate driversDocumentation Express Service Code and Product KeyFinding Information for Your Computer ResourceCDPrinted Documentation Start Here setup diagramOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated FilesBack to Contents Page Viewing the Tell Me How Help FileReplacing the Power Supply Adding and Replacing PartsReplacing the Battery Shutting Down the ComputerLooking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu 5. Remove the computer cover Removing Cards Adding Memory11. Replace the computer cover 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu11. Close the computer cover Removing the Front Panel5. Remove the computer cover 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu5. Remove the computer cover Hard Drive Removing the Front-Panel Insert6. Remove the front panel 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu13. Replace the computer cover 15. Replace the computer cover Floppy Drive1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu 5. Remove the computer cover1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu Replacing the CD/DVD Drive5. Remove the computer cover 6. Remove the front panel16. Replace the front panel 17. Replace the computer cover Adding a Second CD/DVD Drive6. Remove the front panel 7. Remove the front-panel insert 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menuRemoving the Microprocessor Replacing the Microprocessor17. Replace the front panel 18. Replace the computer cover 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu5. Remove the computer cover Installing the MicroprocessorReplacing the System Board Removing the System Board11. Replace the computer cover 6. Remove the floppy drive Installing the System Board10. Remove the microprocessor heat sink 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menuRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply 7. Replace the floppy drive 8. Replace the computer coverReplacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Battery4. Replace the computer cover 2. Shut down the computer through the Start menuBack to Contents Page Battery Problems Solving ProblemsDrive Problems Floppy drive problemsCD drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problemsGeneral Problems Error MessagesInsert bootable media Non-system disk errorOther technical problems Other software problemsGeneral hardware problems A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemMouse Problems Keyboard ProblemsNetwork Problems Check the mouse settingsPrinter Problems Power Problems4. Click View installed printers or fax printers Reinstall the printer driverSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from headphones Reinstall the scanner driver6. Uncheck the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device box Video and Monitor ProblemsAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blankPower Technical SpecificationsPorts and Connectors Ports and ConnectorsVideo PowerAudio Controls and LightsEntering the System Setup Program System Setup ProgramPower Screen Entering the System Setup ProgramOption Advanced ScreenFunction Displays the Peripheral Configuration submenuIDE Configuration Submenu Peripheral Configuration Submenudescribed in IDE Primary Master Submenu OptionEvent Log Configuration Submenu Diskette Configuration Submenuand Mode IDE Primary Master SubmenuSecurity Screen Power ScreenOption FunctionLast State Boot ScreenOption FunctionExit Screen Clearing Forgotten Passwords1. Shut down the computer 4. Remove the computer coverBack to Contents Page Clearing CMOS1. Shut down the computer 4. Remove the computer coverInternal View System Board Connectors and Sockets System Board Connectors and SocketsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Technical OverviewDC Power Connector P1 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connectors P2, P3, P5, and P6 DC Power Connector P7DC Power Connector P8 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireBack to Contents Page Front View Controls and LightsBack View Front View Back ViewBack to Contents Page Dell Dimension Hints, Notices, and CautionsBack to Contents Page Back to Contents Page