Dell Dimension 4300 guide

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Dell Dimension 4300 technical specifications

Contents

Dell Dimension Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Codes Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionSystem Codes and Messages Post Beep Codes System MessagesBeep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Post Documentation Printed DocumentationOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerWhen Working Inside Your Computer Adding Parts Shutting Down the Computer Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Reattaching the Hinge Arms Opening the Computer Cover Adding Cards Open the computer cover Removing Cards Close the computer cover Adding Memory Replacing an AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Other Drives Inch Devices Shut down the computer Inch Devices Replacing the Microprocessor Page Installing the Microprocessor Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyRemoving the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the System BoardRemoving the System Board Closing the Computer Cover Replacing the System BoardPage Solving Problems Accessing Help FilesPower Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Monitor ProblemsAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blank Sound and Speaker Problems Printer ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printer Scanner Problems Modem ProblemsVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Control Panel, double-clickPhone and Modem Options Mouse Problems Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems Check the mouse settings If you have a hard drive problem Under Error-checking, click Check NowIf you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writing Network Problems Microsoft Windows Error MessagesGeneral Program Problems Internet Connection Problems Mail ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Click Properties Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows Me Windows Using System Restore Creating a Restore PointClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tab Reinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Create a restore point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows Me Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window Reinstalling Windows Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Back to Contents Technical Specifications Specifications Power Audio3Video Controls and LightsPage System Setup Program Viewing SettingsSystem Setup Program Screens Overview Option Function Clearing Forgotten Passwords PXE BIS Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Technical Overview Power Supply Socketed Microprocessor DC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9DC Power Connector P7 IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Placement of Dell-Installed CardsPin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire IDE Channel IDE Connector Location Dell Installed Drive Controls and Lights Front View Back View Windows Label Serial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms