Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit Dimension 4300 du fabricant Dell
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Dell™Dimension™4300 Technical Overview Controls and Lights Solving Problems System Codes and Messages Technical Specifications System Setup Program Adding Parts Documentation Hints, Notices,.
Back to Contents Page System Codes and Messages Dell™Dimension™4300 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 computer.
POST Beep Codes If the monitor cannot display errors or problems, during POST the computer might emit a series of beeps, or beep code, that identifies the problem.
Back to Contents Page CMOS Time and Date Not Set Diskette Boot Failure Drive A or B is present but has failed the BIOS POST. Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the computer and defined correctly in the system setup program . Check the interface cable at both ends.
Back to Contents Page Documentation Dell™Dimension™4300 Printed Documentation Online Documentation Printed Documentation To save PDF files (files with an extension of .
Back to Contents Page Adding Parts Dell™Dimension™4300 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect yourself and your computer. For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines provided in "Sitting Comfortably at Your Computer" in the Tell Me How help file.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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 them on.
1. Shut down the computer . 2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 4. Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
12. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. 13. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 3.5 - Inch Devices 1. Shut down the computer .
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.
8. For each of the metal securing clips that secure the heat sink to the microprocessor, press down on the clip's latch to release the clip from the retention base. Then lift each clip out of the tabs on the retention base and away from the heat sink.
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 position.
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 replacement securing clip.
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.
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.
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Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™Dimension™4300 Accessing Help Files Power Problems Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start - Up Error Messages .
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.
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 volume down or off.
Scanner Problems Modem Problems Windows Me and Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Printers . If the printer is listed, right - click the printer icon. 2. Click Properties, and then select the Details tab in Windows Me and the Ports tab in Windows 2000.
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.
If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD If you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD - RW drive stops writing If you have a hard drive problem HINT: High - speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. This does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD.
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 Che.
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 Windows shutdown.
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 operation.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 Next .
10. Click Next when the Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard screen appears. 11. When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next . 12. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software screen, and then click Next .
Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™Dimension™4300 Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel ® Pentium ® 4 microprocessor that runs at 1.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard 6- pin mini - DIN connector or USB connector Mouse 6- pin mini - DIN connector or USB connector USB two front - panel and two back - panel USB – co.
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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.
settings and values are set by the computer and cannot be changed. When <Enter> appears to the right of an option, press <Enter> to access a pop - up menu of additional options. l Key functions – A line of boxes across the bottom of all system setup screens that lists keys and their functions within the system setup program.
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).
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™Dimension™4300 Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Socketed Microprocessor Power Supply DC Powe.
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 clock speed.
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, the +5 - V, +12 - V, and +3.
DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P7 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 2 +3.3 VDC Orange 3 COM Black 4 +5 VDC Red 5 COM Black 6 +5 VDC Red 7 COM Black 8 POK Gray 9 +5 VFP Purple 10 +12 VDC Yellow 11 +3.
IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell - Installed Drives Placement of Dell - Installed Cards ` Back to Contents Page Pin Number Signal Name 22 - AWG Wire 1 +5 VCD Red 2 COM .
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.
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.
The voltage selection switch must be set to match the AC power available at your location. The switch should be set for 115 V in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. For most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East, the switch should be set for 230 V.
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.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Dell Dimension 4300 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Dell Dimension 4300 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Dell Dimension 4300, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Dell Dimension 4300 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Dell Dimension 4300, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Dell Dimension 4300.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Dell Dimension 4300. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Dell Dimension 4300 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
