Dell Dimension 2300 User Manual

Dell™Dimension™2300 Technical Overview Controls and Lights Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Technical Specifications System Setup Program A

Back to Contents Page Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™Dimension™2300  Shutting Down the Computer 1. Save and close any open files and exit any o

8. Place the computer cover on a level surface. Looking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards 1. Shut down the computer through the St

5. Remove the computer cover. 6. Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the computer. 7. Unsc

9. Secure the bracket on the end of the card with the screw you removed in step7. 10. Connect any cables required for the card as described in th

5. Remove the computer cover. 6. Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the computer. 7. If ne

3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electric

Removing the Front-Panel Insert 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off

8. Unpack the replacement hard drive. 9. Check the jumper setting on the back of the replacement drive. Ensure that the jumper setting on the

14. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 15. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions

17. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. Replacing the CD/DVD D

Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™Dimension™2300 Beep Codes System Messages Using System Restore Drivers Resolving Sof

14. Connect the power and data cables to the new drive. 15. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the

11. Gently slide the drive into place. 12. Once the drive is in place, apply pressure to ensure the drive is fully seated. 13. Use the securi

4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 5.

If any of the pins on the microprocessor appears to be bent, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining

1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached

4. Reinstall the microprocessor heat sink, and then lower the heat sink shroud. 5. Reattach the cables to the system board. 6. Reinstall any c

3. Reconnect the DC power cables to the drives and system board. 4. Replace the computer cover. 5. Connect the AC power cable to the AC power

from closing properly. 2. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3. Place the computer cover on the computer. 4. S

Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™Dimension™2300  Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems Floppy drive problems 

CD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problems Hard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems NOTICE: Do not att

1. Click the Start button. 2. Click Help and Support. 3. Click System Restore. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring the Com

Error Messages General Problems The computer stops responding A program stops responding A program crashes repeatedly If all commands receive respo

A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system A solid blue screen appears Other software problems Other technical problems General

Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." Restart the computer — l If the

Power Problems Printer Problems Restart the computer and try to log on to the network again Check your network settings — Contact your network admin

Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers No sound from headphones See the printer documentation for instructions. HINT: D

Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Back to Contents Page  4. Double-click the name of your CD d

Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™Dimension™2300  MicroprocessorVideoSystem InformationAudioExpansion BusControls

Back to Contents Page  Audio three back miniature connectors for line-in, line-out, and microphone; one front miniature connector for line-out Intern

Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™Dimension™2300 Overview Each time you turn on or restart your computer, the computer compares th

Advanced Screen Option Function Date Resets the time on the computer's internal calendar. Time Resets the time on the computer's interna

If you experience a problem with any device, perform the steps in the following sections to identify whether the driver is the source of your problem

Peripheral Configuration Submenu IDE Configuration Submenu Option Function USB Controller Sets the USB controller to either Enabled (default) or

IDE Primary Master Submenu Diskette Configuration Submenu Event Log Configuration Submenu Option Function IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press <Ente

Security Screen Power Screen Option Function Event Logging The event log function is activated when set to Enabled (default). Disabled deactivates

Boot Screen Option Function ACPI Suspend Type Determines the ACPI suspend type. Options are S3 (default) and S1. Wake-Up by PCI Device Allows a P

Exit Screen Clearing Forgotten Passwords If you forget your supervisor or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in the

14. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 15. If you are prompted to press <F1> to continue, press <

Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™Dimension™2300 Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Power Supply DC Connector Pin

Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connectors P2, P3, P5, and P6 DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signa

DC Power Connector P8 Back to Contents Page  Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire 1 COM Black 2 COM Black 3 +12 VDC Yellow 4 +12 VDC Yellow

Back to Contents Page Controls and Lights Dell™Dimension™2300 Front View Back View Front View Back View 1 CD or DVD drive activity light Th

1. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. 3. Click the Hardware tab

Back to Contents Page  1 mouse connector Plug your computer's PS/2 mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn off the computer and any attache

Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™2300 Hints, Notices, and Cautions Hints, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to c

3. If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and t

Back to Contents Page Documentation Dell™Dimension™2300 Finding Information for Your Computer Printed Documentation Online Documentation F

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

2. Click Save Target As in Microsoft Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify c:\windows\system. 3. Click the Start b