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System Setup Program Removing and Installing Parts Dell Dimension 8300 SeriesTechnical Overview Technical Specifications Advanced Troubleshooting Notes, Notices, and CautionsDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Advanced TroubleshootingDiagnostic Lights Back to Contents PageBeep Codes System MessagesBack to Contents Page correctly in the system setup programReseat the memory modules Message6. Open the computer cover Battery2. Shut down the computer through the Start menu 10. Close the computer coverBack to Contents Page Recommended Tools Before You BeginGetting Started Shutting Down Your ComputerPCI Cards Installing a PCI CardCards PCI Cards AGP CardsPage Removing an AGP Card AGP CardsRemoving a PCI Card 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menuInstalling an AGP Card 4. Close the computer coverBack to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer CoverDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Back to Contents PageBack to Contents Page Opening the Computer CoverDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Back to Contents PageRemoving a Hard Drive DrivesReplacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive 2. Shut down the computer through the Start menu Adding a Second Hard Drive7. Close the computer cover 6. Open the computer coverAdding or Replacing a Floppy Drive 13. Close the computer cover1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu 1. Remove the front-panel inserts Installing a Floppy DriveAdding or Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 6. Close the computer coverRemoving a CD/DVD Drive 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu6. Open the computer cover Installing a CD/DVD Drive 9. Close the computer coverBack to Contents Page Removing the Front-Panel Insert Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel Removing the Front Panel Removing the Front-Panel InsertBack to Contents Page 6. Reattach the empty insert frame over the front of the drive bayThe insert frame fits only one way DDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Addressing Memory with 4-GB ConfigurationsInstalling Memory Memory1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu 5. Open the computer cover11. Close the computer cover Back to Contents PageRemoving the Microprocessor Removing the Microprocessor Installing the MicroprocessorMicroprocessor Dell Dimension 8300 Series Service ManualNOTICE Lay the heat sink down with the thermal grease facing upward b. Pull the release lever out until the heat sink is releasedc. Lift the heat sink away from the microprocessor 11. Remove the microprocessor from the socketInstalling the Microprocessor Back to Contents Page 10. Close the computer coverBattery Removing and Installing PartsPower Supply CardsReplacing the Power Supply Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyBack to Contents Page 6. Close the computer coverPower Technical SpecificationsConnectors Computer InformationDrives ConnectorsPower Controls and LightsBack to Contents Page EnvironmentalReplacing the System Board System BoardRemoving the System Board Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board8. Close the computer cover Back to Contents PageViewing Settings System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program System Setup ScreensOption OptionFunction FunctionBoot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots 4. Open the computer cover Clearing Forgotten PasswordsHyper-Threading 7. Shut down the computerBack to Contents Page Placement of Dell-Installed Cards Looking Inside Your Computer Power Supply DC Power ConnectorsIDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Technical OverviewPower 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 Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesPlacement of Dell-Installed Cards DC Power Connector P7Card Connector Back to Contents PageCard Description Back to Contents Page Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Back to Contents PageBack to Contents Page Turning Off Your ComputerDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Back to Contents Page