Serial Connector | Dell 4300s instruction

Line-Out Connector

Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.

On computers with a sound card, the line-out connector is on the card.

Line-In Connector

Use the blue line-in connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.

On computers with a sound card, the line-in connector is on the card.

USB Connectors

HINT: If you attach a USB device that was not included in your original computer order, you may need to install a specific driver to make the device work. Check the documentation that came with the device or contact the USB device manufacturer for more information.

Although any USB device can be attached to either the front- or back-panel USB connectors, Dell recommends using the front-panel USB connectors for devices that you frequently connect and disconnect, such as USB digital cameras and gaming controllers. Use the back-panel USB connectors for devices that you rarely connect and disconnect, such as USB printers, scanners, mouse devices, and keyboards.

Keyboard Connector

If you have a standard keyboard, plug the keyboard into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.

Serial Connector

Connect a serial device, like a handheld device, to the serial connector.

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Dell Dimension 4300S Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Codes Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionSystem Codes and Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Post Beep CodesSystem Messages Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Post Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files DocumentationPrinted Documentation Online Documentation Adding Parts Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Microsoft Windows XP Shutting Down the ComputerAttaching and Removing the Computer Stand Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Shut down the computer Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards Shut down the computer Close the computer cover Attach the computer stand optional Adding Memory Replacing the AGP Card Front Panel Inserts Hard Drive Page Floppy Drive Page Inch Drive Page Replacing the Microprocessor Page Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Replacing the System Board Closing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Start-Up Error Messages Solving ProblemsAccessing Help Files Power Problems If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Adjust the Windows display settings If you cannot print to a USB printer Printer ProblemsReinstall the Sound audio driver- See Reinstalling Drivers If you cannot print to a parallel port printer Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows Scanner ProblemsModem Problems Mouse Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems Check the mouse settings If the CD-RW drive stops writing Network ProblemsMicrosoft Windows Error Messages If you have a hard drive problem Internet Connection Problems General Program Problems At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Mail ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Double-click the Phone and Modems Options icon Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows XP Click the System Restore tab Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click Performance and Maintenance Reinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows Back to Contents Technical Specifications Controls and Lights PowerAudio3 Video Back to Contents Overview System Setup ProgramViewing Settings System Setup Program Screens Option Function PXE BIS Clearing Forgotten Passwords Technical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Socketed Microprocessor Power Supply Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P6DC Power Connectors P2, P3, and P4 DC Power Connector P5Page Controls and Lights Computer StandFront View Back View Headphone Connector Serial Connector