Dell Dimension 4300S- User Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – System Codes and Messages; Diagnostic Codes
- Page 5 – Documentation; Printed Documentation; Online Documentation; Tell Me How; Help File and Associated Files; Viewing the; Tell Me How; Help File
- Page 6 – Adding Parts; Safety Instructions; When Using Your Computer
- Page 7 – Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge; Shutting Down the Computer; Microsoft; Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand
- Page 8 – Opening the Computer Cover
- Page 9 – Looking Inside Your Computer
- Page 11 – Adding Memory
- Page 12 – Replacing the AGP Card
- Page 13 – Front Panel Inserts
- Page 14 – Hard Drive
- Page 16 – Floppy Drive
- Page 20 – Replacing the Microprocessor
- Page 22 – Replacing the System Board; Removing the System Board
- Page 23 – Closing the Computer Cover
- Page 25 – Solving Problems; Accessing Help Files
- Page 26 – Video and Monitor Problems; If the screen is blank; Sound and Speaker Problems
- Page 27 – Printer Problems; If you cannot print to a parallel port printer
- Page 29 – If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk
- Page 30 – Network Problems
- Page 33 – Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
- Page 34 – Using System Restore; Creating a Restore Point; Using the XP System Restore Wizard
- Page 35 – Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State; Undoing the Last System Restore; Reinstalling Windows XP
- Page 36 – Reinstalling Windows 2000
- Page 38 – Technical Specifications
- Page 41 – System Setup Program; Overview; System Setup Program Screens
- Page 43 – Clearing Forgotten Passwords
- Page 44 – Technical Overview; Internal View
- Page 45 – Socketed Microprocessor; Power Supply
- Page 46 – DC Power Connectors; Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
- Page 49 – Controls and Lights; Computer Stand; Front View; Power Button; Floppy-Drive Access Light
- Page 50 – Back View
- Page 51 – USB Connectors
Dell™ Dimension™ 4300S
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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NOTICE:
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CAUTION:
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Summary
Back to Contents Page System Codes and Messages Dell™ Dimension™ 4300S Diagnostic Codes POST Beep Codes System Messages Diagnostic Codes Your computer is equipped with four diagnostic lights, which are labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back of the compute...
Back to Contents Page Documentation Dell™ Dimension™ 4300S Printed Documentation Online Documentation Printed Documentation To save PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf ) to your hard drive, right-click the document title, click Save Target As in Microsoft ® Internet Explorer or Save Li...
Back to Contents Page Adding Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 4300S Safety Instructions As you use your computer, observe the following safe-handling guidelines. For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines provided in “ Ergonomic Computing Habits ” in the Owner ’ s Manual . When Using Your Co...
