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...Memory Card Reader System Board Connectors External Connectors Battery AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in the U.S. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. NOTE: Offerings may be used in this text: Dell and Inspiron... are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in trademarks and trade names other countries; Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Comprehensive ...
...Memory Card Reader System Board Connectors External Connectors Battery AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in the U.S. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. NOTE: Offerings may be used in this text: Dell and Inspiron... are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in trademarks and trade names other countries; Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Comprehensive ...
Comprehensive Specifications
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... for SATA hard drive Back to Top non-ECC memory only Memory capacities 1 GB 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Memory configurations possible 1 GB 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB Back to Top Computer Information Computer Model Inspiron 300 System chipset Intel 945GC Data bus width 64 bits... DRAM bus width 64 bits Processor address 32 bits bus width Flash EEPROM 8 MB Memory speed 667 MHz Inspiron 400 AMD® 780G 64 bits - - 8 MB 800 MHz Back to Top Expansion Bus Computer Model Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 SATA 2.0 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps Gbps USB 2.0 ...
... for SATA hard drive Back to Top non-ECC memory only Memory capacities 1 GB 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Memory configurations possible 1 GB 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB Back to Top Computer Information Computer Model Inspiron 300 System chipset Intel 945GC Data bus width 64 bits... DRAM bus width 64 bits Processor address 32 bits bus width Flash EEPROM 8 MB Memory speed 667 MHz Inspiron 400 AMD® 780G 64 bits - - 8 MB 800 MHz Back to Top Expansion Bus Computer Model Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 SATA 2.0 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps Gbps USB 2.0 ...
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... lithium coin cell Back to Top External Connectors Computer Model Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 Front Panel Connectors USB two USB 2.0compliant connectors two USB 2.0-compliant connectors Audio one headphone one headphone connector connector Memory card reader one 4-in-1 memory card reader one 4-in-1 memory card reader Back Panel Connectors Network adapter one RJ45 connector (10...
... lithium coin cell Back to Top External Connectors Computer Model Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 Front Panel Connectors USB two USB 2.0compliant connectors two USB 2.0-compliant connectors Audio one headphone one headphone connector connector Memory card reader one 4-in-1 memory card reader one 4-in-1 memory card reader Back Panel Connectors Network adapter one RJ45 connector (10...
Service Manual
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...be used in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than its own. All rights reserved. A00 Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Top Cover Bottom Cover Top Bracket I/O Bezel Optical Drive Drive...-Cell Battery Hard Drive Wireless Mini-Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Memory Module(s) Processor Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Processor (Inspiron 400 Only) Chassis Fan I/O Bracket Graphics-Card Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Graphics Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Graphics-Card Fan (Inspiron 400 Only) System Board System Setup Utility ...
...be used in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than its own. All rights reserved. A00 Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Top Cover Bottom Cover Top Bracket I/O Bezel Optical Drive Drive...-Cell Battery Hard Drive Wireless Mini-Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Memory Module(s) Processor Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Processor (Inspiron 400 Only) Chassis Fan I/O Bracket Graphics-Card Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Graphics Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Graphics-Card Fan (Inspiron 400 Only) System Board System Setup Utility ...
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...Top Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized ...Bay). Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module 1. Use your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see...
...Top Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized ...Bay). Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module 1. Use your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see...
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... Start® Control Panel® System. If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into position, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Connect your computer. 10. Log on . Inspiron 400 Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do so may not boot. 1 cutouts (2) 2 securing clips...
... Start® Control Panel® System. If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into position, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Connect your computer. 10. Log on . Inspiron 400 Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do so may not boot. 1 cutouts (2) 2 securing clips...
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... screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 1 tab 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector 4 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to carefully spread apart the securing clips on...Use your computer. 7. Follow the procedures in the memory-module connector. 3. Check the amount of the memory-module connector until it . Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until the module pops up. 4. CAUTION...
... screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 1 tab 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector 4 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to carefully spread apart the securing clips on...Use your computer. 7. Follow the procedures in the memory-module connector. 3. Check the amount of the memory-module connector until it . Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until the module pops up. 4. CAUTION...
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...Card (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. f. Damage due to servicing that secure the system board to the chassis. 15. Removing the System Board 1. For Inspiron 400 Only: a. c. Remove the graphics card (see Memory Module(s)). 12. Disconnect all the cables connected to... a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board. e. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2.
...Card (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. f. Damage due to servicing that secure the system board to the chassis. 15. Removing the System Board 1. For Inspiron 400 Only: a. c. Remove the graphics card (see Memory Module(s)). 12. Disconnect all the cables connected to... a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board. e. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2.
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... board 2 screws (4) Replacing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Replace the four screws that secure the system board to the system board. 6. For Inspiron 400 Only: a. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Graphics Card). Replace the...
... board 2 screws (4) Replacing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Replace the four screws that secure the system board to the system board. 6. For Inspiron 400 Only: a. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Graphics Card). Replace the...
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...and down-arrow keys to the Setup Item. System Info System BIOS Version Service Tag Asset Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Displays the system name Displays the BIOS version number Displays the service tag of the computer when the service tag is...amount of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Setup Item - Back to Contents Page System Setup Utility Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup utility to: l ...
...and down-arrow keys to the Setup Item. System Info System BIOS Version Service Tag Asset Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Displays the system name Displays the BIOS version number Displays the service tag of the computer when the service tag is...amount of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Setup Item - Back to Contents Page System Setup Utility Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup utility to: l ...
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... in MHz Indicates the type of installed memory Main Service Tag Setting System Time System Date SATA-0 SATA-1 eSATA-0 (applicable for Inspiron 400 computer only) eSATA-1 (applicable for Inspiron 400 computer only) Keyboard Errors Displays the service tag of the computer if the service tag is present or provides a ... or Off (On by default) Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Power Management ACPI Suspend Type AC Recovery Low Power Mode (applicable for Inspiron 400 computer only) Remote Wake Up Auto Power On Auto Power On Date (Displays only when "Auto Power On" is set to Enabled) Auto...
... in MHz Indicates the type of installed memory Main Service Tag Setting System Time System Date SATA-0 SATA-1 eSATA-0 (applicable for Inspiron 400 computer only) eSATA-1 (applicable for Inspiron 400 computer only) Keyboard Errors Displays the service tag of the computer if the service tag is present or provides a ... or Off (On by default) Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Power Management ACPI Suspend Type AC Recovery Low Power Mode (applicable for Inspiron 400 computer only) Remote Wake Up Auto Power On Auto Power On Date (Displays only when "Auto Power On" is set to Enabled) Auto...
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...Disabled (Hard Disk by default) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; USB; l USB Flash Device - Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to boot from the ..., Discard Changes and Exit, and Load Default Setting Boot Sequence This feature allows you to run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. NOTE: To boot to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . User Password Boot Sequence 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device...
...Disabled (Hard Disk by default) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; USB; l USB Flash Device - Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to boot from the ..., Discard Changes and Exit, and Load Default Setting Boot Sequence This feature allows you to run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. NOTE: To boot to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . User Password Boot Sequence 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device...
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1 SATA power connector (SATAPWR1) 2 coin-cell battery socket (BAT1) 3 SATA drive connector (SATA2) 4 SATA drive connector (SATA1) 5 optical drive power connector (ODD_PWR1) 6 CMOS jumper (CMOS1) 7 memory-module connector (DIMM1) 8 processor 9 chassis fan connector (SYSFAN1) Inspiron 400 Inside View 1 chassis fan 3 drive bay 5 processor heat sink 2 coin-cell battery 4 optical drive System Board Components
1 SATA power connector (SATAPWR1) 2 coin-cell battery socket (BAT1) 3 SATA drive connector (SATA2) 4 SATA drive connector (SATA1) 5 optical drive power connector (ODD_PWR1) 6 CMOS jumper (CMOS1) 7 memory-module connector (DIMM1) 8 processor 9 chassis fan connector (SYSFAN1) Inspiron 400 Inside View 1 chassis fan 3 drive bay 5 processor heat sink 2 coin-cell battery 4 optical drive System Board Components
SETUP GUIDE
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...Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems... 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Operating System...
...Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems... 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Operating System...
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Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Optical drive (optional) - Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Mini Secure Digital memory card • Micro SD/SDHC memory card 4 USB 2.0 ...a fast and convenient way to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 5 Headphone connector - Opens the optical drive disc tray when pressed. 3 4-in-1 Memory card reader - Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, ...
Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Optical drive (optional) - Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Mini Secure Digital memory card • Micro SD/SDHC memory card 4 USB 2.0 ...a fast and convenient way to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 5 Headphone connector - Opens the optical drive disc tray when pressed. 3 4-in-1 Memory card reader - Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, ...
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...Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 38 or "Contacting Dell" on page 59). Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if ... 31 Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible motherboard failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 59. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly.
...Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 38 or "Contacting Dell" on page 59). Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if ... 31 Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible motherboard failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 59. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly.
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... is compatible with your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. 35 If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals) to ensure that your computer is successfully...
... is compatible with your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. 35 If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals) to ensure that your computer is successfully...
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...far. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." 42 Do you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The PSA starts running ...take about 30 minutes or more. b. This will receive the following message: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again.
...far. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." 42 Do you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The PSA starts running ...take about 30 minutes or more. b. This will receive the following message: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again.
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...If PSA is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press otherwise press . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to continue...d. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Shut down your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 7. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc....
...If PSA is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press otherwise press . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to continue...d. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Shut down your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 7. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc....
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...replacing parts of your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a... more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part 60 See: the Operating System disc the base of your computer...
...replacing parts of your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a... more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part 60 See: the Operating System disc the base of your computer...