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... Front and Back View of the Computer 60 Opening the Computer Cover 61 Looking Inside Your Computer 63 System Board 64 Adding Cards 65 Adding Memory 69 Closing the Computer Cover 71 Contents 5
... Front and Back View of the Computer 60 Opening the Computer Cover 61 Looking Inside Your Computer 63 System Board 64 Adding Cards 65 Adding Memory 69 Closing the Computer Cover 71 Contents 5
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...shown on to use these characters in filenames. See page 50. ® ® x: \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. You have to restart your computer. The light blinks amber when there is dark, try again. In some cases, you want to use... computer resources. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I S T R A T O R - Insert a disk into the drive and try replacing the network cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND T R Y A G A I N -
...shown on to use these characters in filenames. See page 50. ® ® x: \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. You have to restart your computer. The light blinks amber when there is dark, try again. In some cases, you want to use... computer resources. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I S T R A T O R - Insert a disk into the drive and try replacing the network cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND T R Y A G A I N -
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SECTION 3 Front and Back View of the Computer Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding Cards Adding Memory Closing the Computer Cover www.dell.com | support.dell.com
SECTION 3 Front and Back View of the Computer Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding Cards Adding Memory Closing the Computer Cover www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com floppy drive connector (DSKT) battery socket (BATTERY) page 81 configuration jumper (PSWD) page 80 main power connector (POWER) microprocessor fan connector (FAN) microprocessor connector (CPU) System Board CD drive connector (IDE2) standby power light (AUX_PWR) front panel switch connector (FRONTPANEL) hard drive connector (IDE1) memory module connectors (DIMM...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com floppy drive connector (DSKT) battery socket (BATTERY) page 81 configuration jumper (PSWD) page 80 main power connector (POWER) microprocessor fan connector (FAN) microprocessor connector (CPU) System Board CD drive connector (IDE2) standby power light (AUX_PWR) front panel switch connector (FRONTPANEL) hard drive connector (IDE1) memory module connectors (DIMM...
Dell Dimension 4300S Owner's Manual
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...cover. Adding Parts 69 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the computer. 17 Install any of memory supported by installing memory modules on . CAUTION: Before you begin any drivers required for the card as described in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page... 12. HINT: Memory purchased from their electrical outlets, and turn them from Dell is covered under "Memory" on page 75. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 71). 16 Connect your computer and devices ...
...cover. Adding Parts 69 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the computer. 17 Install any of memory supported by installing memory modules on . CAUTION: Before you begin any drivers required for the card as described in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page... 12. HINT: Memory purchased from their electrical outlets, and turn them from Dell is covered under "Memory" on page 75. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 71). 16 Connect your computer and devices ...
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... securing clips (2) notches (2) memory module connector cutouts (2) step 7 step 8 step 9 8 Align the notches on the bottom of the module. 70 Adding Parts If the module is difficult to remove, ..., press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. NOTICE: To avoid breaking the memory module, do not press near the middle of the module with the crossbars in the connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 If necessary, remove a memory module: a Press out the securing clip at each end of...
... securing clips (2) notches (2) memory module connector cutouts (2) step 7 step 8 step 9 8 Align the notches on the bottom of the module. 70 Adding Parts If the module is difficult to remove, ..., press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. NOTICE: To avoid breaking the memory module, do not press near the middle of the module with the crossbars in the connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 If necessary, remove a memory module: a Press out the securing clip at each end of...
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... computer. 12 Right-click the My Computer icon and then click Properties. 13 Click the General tab. 14 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. 1 Ensure that it snaps into the vertical guides at each end of the module. 10 Close the computer cover...
... computer. 12 Right-click the My Computer icon and then click Properties. 13 Click the General tab. 14 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. 1 Ensure that it snaps into the vertical guides at each end of the module. 10 Close the computer cover...
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Appendix 75 Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory1 Maximum memory Memory type BIOS address SDRAM PC133 two 64-, 128-, 256-, and 512-MB non-ECC SDRAM 64 MB 512 MB PC133 (non-ECC) F8000h Drives Externally ...-compliant connectors Headphone front-panel miniature jack Audio2 three miniature jacks for line in, line out, and microphone 1 Microsoft requires a minimum of 128 MB of memory for Windows® XP. 2 Present only on computers with built-in audio capabilities.
Appendix 75 Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory1 Maximum memory Memory type BIOS address SDRAM PC133 two 64-, 128-, 256-, and 512-MB non-ECC SDRAM 64 MB 512 MB PC133 (non-ECC) F8000h Drives Externally ...-compliant connectors Headphone front-panel miniature jack Audio2 three miniature jacks for line in, line out, and microphone 1 Microsoft requires a minimum of 128 MB of memory for Windows® XP. 2 Present only on computers with built-in audio capabilities.
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... Windows 2000, 57 ResourceCD, 47 return policy, 126 S safety instructions, 9 ScanDisk, 41 screen. 130 I Internet fixing problems, 45 IRQ conflicts, 50 K keyboard fixing problems, 38 M memory adding, 69 connectors, 64 messages start-up , 18 troubleshooting, 33 programs fixing problems, 43 R RAM. See monitor settings system setup program, 78 shutdown, 22 software...
... Windows 2000, 57 ResourceCD, 47 return policy, 126 S safety instructions, 9 ScanDisk, 41 screen. 130 I Internet fixing problems, 45 IRQ conflicts, 50 K keyboard fixing problems, 38 M memory adding, 69 connectors, 64 messages start-up , 18 troubleshooting, 33 programs fixing problems, 43 R RAM. See monitor settings system setup program, 78 shutdown, 22 software...
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troubleshooting, 26 turning off the computer, 22 V video fixing problems, 30 video memory connector, 64 volume adjusting, 32 W warranty information, 105 Windows 2000 error messages, 42 Help, 28 printer, 34 reinstalling, 57 shutdown, 22 Windows XP device driver rollback, 49 Help, 28 printer, 34 reinstalling, 55 shutdown, 22 Index 131
troubleshooting, 26 turning off the computer, 22 V video fixing problems, 30 video memory connector, 64 volume adjusting, 32 W warranty information, 105 Windows 2000 error messages, 42 Help, 28 printer, 34 reinstalling, 57 shutdown, 22 Windows XP device driver rollback, 49 Help, 28 printer, 34 reinstalling, 55 shutdown, 22 Index 131