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Technical Overview

Dell™ Dimension™ 8300 Series Service Manual

Looking Inside Your Computer

Power Supply

DC Power Connectors

IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives

Placement of Dell-Installed Cards

Looking Inside Your Computer

NOTE: The AGP card is removed from the following illustration to provide a better view of the inside of your computer.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" in your Owner's Manual.

NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the system board.

System Board

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Dell 8300 Technical Overview, Looking Inside Your Computer, System Board, Placement of Dell-Installed Cards

Contents

Notes, Notices, and Cautions Dell Dimension 8300 SeriesTechnical Overview Technical Specifications Advanced Troubleshooting System Setup Program Removing and Installing PartsBack to Contents Page Advanced TroubleshootingDiagnostic Lights Dell Dimension 8300 Series Service ManualSystem Messages Beep CodesMessage correctly in the system setup programReseat the memory modules Back to Contents Page10. Close the computer cover Battery2. Shut down the computer through the Start menu 6. Open the computer coverBack to Contents Page Shutting Down Your Computer Before You BeginGetting Started Recommended ToolsPCI Cards AGP Cards Installing a PCI CardCards PCI CardsPage 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu AGP CardsRemoving a PCI Card Removing an AGP Card4. Close the computer cover Installing an AGP CardBack 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 PageReplacing the Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive DrivesReplacing the Hard Drive Removing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive 6. Open the computer cover Adding a Second Hard Drive7. Close the computer cover 2. Shut down the computer through the Start menu13. Close the computer cover Adding or Replacing a Floppy Drive1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu 6. Close the computer cover Installing a Floppy DriveAdding or Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 1. Remove the front-panel inserts1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu Removing a CD/DVD Drive6. Open the computer cover 9. Close the computer cover Installing a CD/DVD DriveBack to Contents Page Removing the Front Panel Removing the Front-Panel Insert Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel Removing the Front-Panel Insert6. Reattach the empty insert frame over the front of the drive bay Back to Contents PageThe insert frame fits only one way Memory Addressing Memory with 4-GB ConfigurationsInstalling Memory DDR Memory Overview Installing Memory5. Open the computer cover 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menuBack to Contents Page 11. Close the computer coverDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Installing the MicroprocessorMicroprocessor Removing the Microprocessor11. Remove the microprocessor from the socket b. Pull the release lever out until the heat sink is releasedc. Lift the heat sink away from the microprocessor NOTICE Lay the heat sink down with the thermal grease facing upwardInstalling the Microprocessor 10. Close the computer cover Back to Contents PageCards Removing and Installing PartsPower Supply BatteryRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply6. Close the computer cover Back to Contents PageComputer Information Technical SpecificationsConnectors PowerControls and Lights ConnectorsPower DrivesEnvironmental Back to Contents PageRemoving the System Board Replacing the System Board System BoardRemoving the System Board Replacing the System BoardBack to Contents Page 8. Close the computer coverSystem Setup Screens System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program Viewing SettingsFunction OptionFunction OptionChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots 7. Shut down the computer Clearing Forgotten PasswordsHyper-Threading 4. Open the computer coverBack to Contents Page Technical Overview Looking Inside Your Computer Power Supply DC Power ConnectorsIDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Placement of Dell-Installed CardsDC Power Connectors Power SupplyPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P1Pin 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 P9Back to Contents Page Card ConnectorCard 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