Dell Dimension 4300- Manuals

2.   Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface at the back of the computer before touching anything inside your computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. 3.   Disconnec...

Reattaching the Hinge Arms 1.   Shut down the computer . 2.   Disconnect the power cable from your computer. 3.   Remove the front door, if it is attached. The front door snaps off of the two hinge arms. 4.   Remove the front-panel insert above the front-door bay area. Pull the bottom of the insert ...

7.   Pull the arms toward you until they snap into place. If the hinge arms don't snap back into place on the first attempt, slightly reposition the arms and try again. 8.   After the hinge arms clip into place, lower and raise the arms two or three times to properly seat them. 9.   Reattach the fro...

5.   Press the two release buttons as you lift the cover. The release buttons are located on the right and left sides of the computer as it is laying on its side.   Adding Cards 1.   Shut down the computer . 2.   Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3.   D...

7.   Ensure that the card is fully seated in the connector.   8.   Lower the plastic securing lever. 9.   Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation that came with the card for information about the card cable connections. 10.   Close the computer cover . 11.   Con...

7.   To remove the card, grasp the card by the top corners and lift it out. If the card is difficult to remove, gently ease the card back and forth to remove it from the connector.   8.   If you are not replacing the card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you are adding a ...

4.   Open the computer cover. 5.   If necessary, remove a memory module: a.   Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. b.   Grasp the module and pull up. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector. 6.   T...

6.   To replace the AGP card, gently press it down into the slot connector until it clicks into place. Press the card clip lever while inserting the card into the slot connector.   Adding a Second Hard Drive Your computer includes one hard drive. To add a second hard drive: 1.   Shut down the comput...

10.   Connect a power cable to the drive. 11.   Locate the extra connector on the drive cable that is attached to your first hard drive and attach the connector to the second hard drive.   12.   Close the computer cover . 13.   Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn ...

  11.   Carefully replace the drive bay cover. You do not need to replace the cover insert. 12.   Connect a power cable to the drive. 13.   See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on connecting a drive cable to the drive.   14.   Connect your computer and devices to their ele...

11.   Remove the microprocessor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new microprocessor. Installing the Microprocessor 1.   If the release lever on the ZIF socket is not extended to the release position, move it to that positio...

If you are installing a microprocessor replacement kit from Dell, return the original heat sink assembly and microprocessor package to Dell in the same package in which your replacement kit was sent. Your microprocessor replacement kit should include a replacement microprocessor heat sink and one re...

  6.   Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer frame as you remove them from the system board and drives. It is important to route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. 7.   Remove the two screws that secure the...

5.   Remove or move any components that restrict access to the system board. 6.   Disconnect all cables from the system board. Before you remove the existing system board, visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that you have the correct part. 7.   Pul...

Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Dimension™ 4300 Accessing Help Files   Power Problems      Accessing Help Files    Power Problems    Start-Up Error Messages    Video and Monitor Problems    Sound and Speaker Problems    Printer Problems    Scanner Problems    Modem Problems    Mouse Pro...

Start-Up Error Messages   Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blank   If the screen is difficult to read   Check for interference — Electrical appliances on the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of interference: power extension cables, keyboard ...

Sound and Speaker Problems   Printer Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printer   If you cannot print to a USB printer   HINT: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, make sure that you did not turn the player...

Mouse Problems   Keyboard Problems   Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk     If you connected the mouse before turning on the computer, reconnect the mouse cable 1.   Press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu. 2.   In Windows XP, type the letter u , and then type ...

Network Problems   Microsoft ®  Windows ®  Error Messages   General Program Problems A program crashes   A program stops responding   A program error causes the system to lock up   Check the network cable connector — Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the connector on the...

A solid blue screen appears   A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Internet Connection Problems If you have a problem with your Internet connection   E-Mail Problems   Resolving Other Technical Problems   computer. You might lose data if you are unable to perform a Microsoft...

Reinstalling Drivers Dell installed the following drivers on your computer: l Intel ® Chip Set Update Utility Driver — Installs the Microsoft Windows operating system device installation files ( .inf ) that tell the operating system how certain chip set components should be configured for proper ope...

  Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured. Windows XP To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows XP: 1.   Cl...

6.   Double-click Interrupt request (IRQ) to view the IRQ assignments. Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 7.   Double-click any conflicting device listed to bring up the Properties window so you can dete...

2.   Click Create a restore point . 3.   Click Next . 4.   Type a name for your new restore point in the Restore point description field. The present date and time are automatically added to your restore point. 5.   Click Create (click Next in Windows Me). 6.   Click OK (click Close in Windows Me). ...

2.   Turn off the computer , and then turn the computer on again. 3.   When the blue Dell logo appears, press <F12> immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down the computer and try again. ...

10.   Select the directory in which Windows resides. If c:\windows (recommended) is displayed, select it, and then click Next . If c:\windows.000 (recommended) is displayed, click Other , change c:\windows.000 to c:\windows, and then click Next . 11.   Ensure that Typical is selected, and then click...

Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 4300 Specifications             Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel ®  Pentium ®  4 microprocessor that runs at 1.50, 1.60, 1.70, 1.80, 1.90, or 2.0 GHz internally and 400 MHz externally L1 cache 8 KB first-level L2 cache integrate...

Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Dimension™ 4300    Overview    Viewing Settings    Clearing Forgotten Passwords Overview The system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer. See the following figure for an example of the main screen of the program.   Viewing Se...

The following table shows System Security option information.   Clearing Forgotten Passwords If you forget your system or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in the system setup program until you clear the forgotten password(s). 1.   Shut down the computer . 2.   Turn...

Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 4300    Internal View    System Board Connectors and Sockets    Socketed Microprocessor    Power Supply    DC Power Connectors    IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives    Placement of Dell-Installed Cards Internal View   S...

Socketed Microprocessor   The 478-pin, socketed Intel ®  Pentium ®  4 microprocessor, shown above with the heat sink attached, contains an integrated 8-KB primary (L1) cache with a secondary (L2) 256-KB Advanced Transfer Cache that resides in the processor's core and runs at the processor's internal...

DC Power Connectors Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments   DC Power Connector P1     +5 VDC +/ – 5% 1.0 22.0 +3.3 VDC +/ – 5% 0.1/0.0 4 18.0 – 12 VDC +/ – 10% 0.0 1.0 +5 VFP +/ – 5% 0.0 2.0 When the current load is outside of the ranges listed, but within each specified output current range, th...

Back to Contents Page Controls and Lights Dell™ Dimension™ 4300    Front View    Back View Front View   CD Activity Light The CD activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD drive. CD Drive Eject Button Press this button to eject your CD from the CD drive. Floppy Drive Eject Button ...

Windows Label This Microsoft ®  Windows label provides the product key for your copy of Windows. You will need this information if you ever reinstall Windows. USB Connectors Although any USB device can be attached to either the front- or back-panel USB connectors, Dell recommends using the front-pan...

Back to Contents Page Dell™ Dimension™ 4300    Hints, Notices, and Cautions    Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file. Back to Contents Page       HINT: A HINT indicates impor...

2.   Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface at the back of the computer before touching anything inside your computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. 3.   Disconnec...

Reattaching the Hinge Arms 1.   Shut down the computer . 2.   Disconnect the power cable from your computer. 3.   Remove the front door, if it is attached. The front door snaps off of the two hinge arms. 4.   Remove the front-panel insert above the front-door bay area. Pull the bottom of the insert ...

7.   Pull the arms toward you until they snap into place. If the hinge arms don't snap back into place on the first attempt, slightly reposition the arms and try again. 8.   After the hinge arms clip into place, lower and raise the arms two or three times to properly seat them. 9.   Reattach the fro...

5.   Press the two release buttons as you lift the cover. The release buttons are located on the right and left sides of the computer as it is laying on its side.   Adding Cards 1.   Shut down the computer . 2.   Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3.   D...

7.   Ensure that the card is fully seated in the connector.   8.   Lower the plastic securing lever. 9.   Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation that came with the card for information about the card cable connections. 10.   Close the computer cover . 11.   Con...

7.   To remove the card, grasp the card by the top corners and lift it out. If the card is difficult to remove, gently ease the card back and forth to remove it from the connector.   8.   If you are not replacing the card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you are adding a ...

4.   Open the computer cover. 5.   If necessary, remove a memory module: a.   Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. b.   Grasp the module and pull up. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector. 6.   T...

6.   To replace the AGP card, gently press it down into the slot connector until it clicks into place. Press the card clip lever while inserting the card into the slot connector.   Adding a Second Hard Drive Your computer includes one hard drive. To add a second hard drive: 1.   Shut down the comput...

10.   Connect a power cable to the drive. 11.   Locate the extra connector on the drive cable that is attached to your first hard drive and attach the connector to the second hard drive.   12.   Close the computer cover . 13.   Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn ...

  11.   Carefully replace the drive bay cover. You do not need to replace the cover insert. 12.   Connect a power cable to the drive. 13.   See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on connecting a drive cable to the drive.   14.   Connect your computer and devices to their ele...

11.   Remove the microprocessor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new microprocessor. Installing the Microprocessor 1.   If the release lever on the ZIF socket is not extended to the release position, move it to that positio...

If you are installing a microprocessor replacement kit from Dell, return the original heat sink assembly and microprocessor package to Dell in the same package in which your replacement kit was sent. Your microprocessor replacement kit should include a replacement microprocessor heat sink and one re...

  6.   Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer frame as you remove them from the system board and drives. It is important to route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. 7.   Remove the two screws that secure the...

5.   Remove or move any components that restrict access to the system board. 6.   Disconnect all cables from the system board. Before you remove the existing system board, visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that you have the correct part. 7.   Pul...

Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Dimension™ 4300 Accessing Help Files   Power Problems      Accessing Help Files    Power Problems    Start-Up Error Messages    Video and Monitor Problems    Sound and Speaker Problems    Printer Problems    Scanner Problems    Modem Problems    Mouse Pro...

Start-Up Error Messages   Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blank   If the screen is difficult to read   Check for interference — Electrical appliances on the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of interference: power extension cables, keyboard ...

Sound and Speaker Problems   Printer Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printer   If you cannot print to a USB printer   HINT: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, make sure that you did not turn the player...

Mouse Problems   Keyboard Problems   Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk     If you connected the mouse before turning on the computer, reconnect the mouse cable 1.   Press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu. 2.   In Windows XP, type the letter u , and then type ...

Network Problems   Microsoft ®  Windows ®  Error Messages   General Program Problems A program crashes   A program stops responding   A program error causes the system to lock up   Check the network cable connector — Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the connector on the...

A solid blue screen appears   A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Internet Connection Problems If you have a problem with your Internet connection   E-Mail Problems   Resolving Other Technical Problems   computer. You might lose data if you are unable to perform a Microsoft...

Reinstalling Drivers Dell installed the following drivers on your computer: l Intel ® Chip Set Update Utility Driver — Installs the Microsoft Windows operating system device installation files ( .inf ) that tell the operating system how certain chip set components should be configured for proper ope...

  Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured. Windows XP To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows XP: 1.   Cl...

6.   Double-click Interrupt request (IRQ) to view the IRQ assignments. Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 7.   Double-click any conflicting device listed to bring up the Properties window so you can dete...

2.   Click Create a restore point . 3.   Click Next . 4.   Type a name for your new restore point in the Restore point description field. The present date and time are automatically added to your restore point. 5.   Click Create (click Next in Windows Me). 6.   Click OK (click Close in Windows Me). ...

2.   Turn off the computer , and then turn the computer on again. 3.   When the blue Dell logo appears, press <F12> immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down the computer and try again. ...

10.   Select the directory in which Windows resides. If c:\windows (recommended) is displayed, select it, and then click Next . If c:\windows.000 (recommended) is displayed, click Other , change c:\windows.000 to c:\windows, and then click Next . 11.   Ensure that Typical is selected, and then click...

Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 4300 Specifications             Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel ®  Pentium ®  4 microprocessor that runs at 1.50, 1.60, 1.70, 1.80, 1.90, or 2.0 GHz internally and 400 MHz externally L1 cache 8 KB first-level L2 cache integrate...

Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Dimension™ 4300    Overview    Viewing Settings    Clearing Forgotten Passwords Overview The system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer. See the following figure for an example of the main screen of the program.   Viewing Se...

The following table shows System Security option information.   Clearing Forgotten Passwords If you forget your system or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in the system setup program until you clear the forgotten password(s). 1.   Shut down the computer . 2.   Turn...

Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 4300    Internal View    System Board Connectors and Sockets    Socketed Microprocessor    Power Supply    DC Power Connectors    IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives    Placement of Dell-Installed Cards Internal View   S...

Socketed Microprocessor   The 478-pin, socketed Intel ®  Pentium ®  4 microprocessor, shown above with the heat sink attached, contains an integrated 8-KB primary (L1) cache with a secondary (L2) 256-KB Advanced Transfer Cache that resides in the processor's core and runs at the processor's internal...

DC Power Connectors Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments   DC Power Connector P1     +5 VDC +/ – 5% 1.0 22.0 +3.3 VDC +/ – 5% 0.1/0.0 4 18.0 – 12 VDC +/ – 10% 0.0 1.0 +5 VFP +/ – 5% 0.0 2.0 When the current load is outside of the ranges listed, but within each specified output current range, th...

Back to Contents Page Controls and Lights Dell™ Dimension™ 4300    Front View    Back View Front View   CD Activity Light The CD activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD drive. CD Drive Eject Button Press this button to eject your CD from the CD drive. Floppy Drive Eject Button ...

Windows Label This Microsoft ®  Windows label provides the product key for your copy of Windows. You will need this information if you ever reinstall Windows. USB Connectors Although any USB device can be attached to either the front- or back-panel USB connectors, Dell recommends using the front-pan...

Back to Contents Page Dell™ Dimension™ 4300    Hints, Notices, and Cautions    Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file. Back to Contents Page       HINT: A HINT indicates impor...