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Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series 
  
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Technical Overview
Technical Specifications
Advanced Troubleshooting
System Setup Program
Removing and Installing Parts
Replacing the Computer Cover
 
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
 
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
 
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
 
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
 
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2003 -2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft
and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
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August 2004     Rev. A03
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  • Page 1 Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 2: Advanced Troubleshooting

    3.  Repeat this process for each card. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" in your Owner's Manual). 4.  If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual.    A possible floppy or hard  Reseat all power and data cables and restart the computer.

  • Page 3: Beep Codes

    One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem.   Reseating the memory modules may fix the beep code errors in the following table. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.   Code Cause  1-3-1 through 2-4-4  Memory not being properly identified or used...

  • Page 4: System Messages

     C: Drive Failure  Cache Memory Bad, Do  The cache memory is not operating.  See "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Not Enable Cache  CH-2 Timer Error  An error is occurring on the timer on the system  See "Contacting Dell"...
  • Page 5 Back to Contents Page   Battery Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series    CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.   A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years.

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

      CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the computer yourself, except as explained in your online Dell™ documentation or in instructions otherwise  provided to you by Dell. Always follow installation and service instructions closely.   NOTICE: To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds (or wait until the standby light is extinguished) after turning off the computer and unplugging the power cable before removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a device from the computer.

  • Page 7: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

    aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.  Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor chip by its edges, not by its pins.
  • Page 8 Back to Contents Page   Cards Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series    CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.  Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.  Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
  • Page 9 9.  Secure the filler bracket onto the end of the card with the screw you removed in step 7. 10.  Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.   See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.  ...

  • Page 10: Adding A Floppy Drive

    Back to Contents Page     Drives Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series    Adding a Floppy Drive   Adding or Replacing a CD or DVD Drive   Replacing a Hard Drive   Adding a Floppy Drive   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.

  • Page 11: Adding Or Replacing A Cd Or Dvd Drive

      NOTE: Drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the drive software. 2.  Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.

  • Page 12: Replacing A Hard Drive

      10.  Gently slide the drive into place.   11.  Once the drive is in place, apply pressure to ensure that the drive is fully seated. 12.  Use the securing screw that came with the drive to attach the drive to the computer.  ...
  • Page 13   NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 3.  Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4.  Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.  ...
  • Page 14   CAUTION: Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive (pin 1 is marked as "1"). 10.  Connect the power and data cables to the back of the replacement drive.  Replace the computer cover.   NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

  • Page 15: Removing The Front Panel

    Back to Contents Page   Front Panel Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series    Removing the Front Panel   Replacing the Front Panel   Removing the Front-Panel Insert   Removing the Front Panel   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Front Panel

      Replacing the Front Panel   To replace the front panel, attach the side hinges and then rotate the front panel until it snaps onto the front of the computer.     Removing the Front-Panel Insert   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.
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  • Page 18: Installing Memory

    Back to Contents Page   Memory Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series    Installing Memory   Removing Memory   You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory."  ...

  • Page 19: Removing Memory

    Guide.   NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty.  Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.  Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.

  • Page 20: Removing The Microprocessor

    Back to Contents Page   Microprocessor Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series    Removing the Microprocessor   Installing the Microprocessor   Removing the Microprocessor   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.

  • Page 21: Installing The Microprocessor

      NOTICE: If you are installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell, discard the original heat sink. If you are not installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink when you install your new microprocessor.  ...
  • Page 22 If you are not installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the microprocessor.   If you installed a microprocessor replacement kit from Dell, return the original heat sink assembly and microprocessor to Dell in the same package in which your replacement kit was sent.

  • Page 23: Removing And Installing Parts

    Back to Contents Page   Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series    Cards   Microprocessor   Memory   System Board   Front Panel   Power Supply   Drives   Battery Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 24: Removing The Power Supply

    Back to Contents Page   Power Supply Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series    Removing the Power Supply   Replacing the Power Supply   Removing the Power Supply   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Power Supply

    Replacing the Power Supply 1.  Slide the power supply into place. 2.  Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer. 3.  Reinstall the fan assembly. 4.  Reconnect the DC power cables to the drives and system board.  Replace the computer cover.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Computer Cover

    Back to Contents Page   Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series  1.  Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. 2.  Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3.  Place the cover on the computer.

  • Page 27: Removing The Computer Cover

    Back to Contents Page   Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series     CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.  Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    Back to Contents Page   Technical Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series    Microprocessor  Microprocessor type Intel® Pentium® 4 that runs at 2.2 or 2.4 GHz internally and 400 MHz externally, or 2.266, 2.4, 2.53, 2.66, 2.8, or 3.06 GHz internally and 533 MHz externally. Intel Celeron® that runs at 2.0, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, or 2.7 GHz internally and 400 MHz externally.
  • Page 29  Mouse  6-pin mini-DIN connector  USB  two front-panel and four back-panel USB 2.0– compliant connectors  Network  RJ-45 connector  Audio  three back miniature connectors for line-in, line- out, and microphone  Headphone  one front miniature connector for line-out  Internally accessible:  Primary IDE channel  40-pin connector on PCI local bus  Secondary IDE channel  40-pin connector on PCI local bus...
  • Page 30  NOTE: At 35°C (95°F), the maximum operating  altitude is 914 m (3000 ft).  Storage  –15.2 to 10,670 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)   Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 31: Removing The System Board

    Back to Contents Page   System Board Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series    Removing the System Board   Installing the System Board   Removing the System Board   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.

  • Page 32: Installing The System Board

    13.  Lift the system board out from the computer. 14.  Place the system board that you just removed next to the replacement system board.   Visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to ensure that you have the correct part.  ...

  • Page 33: Entering The System Setup Program

     To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer  To set or change user-selectable options—for example, the user password   Dell recommends that you write down the system setup program screen information for future reference.   Entering the System Setup Program 1.

  • Page 34: System Setup Screens

      System Setup Screens   The system setup program screens display the current configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into five areas:  Title — The box at the top of all screens that lists the computer name.  Computer data —...
  • Page 35    Diskette Drive A:  Displays floppy drive details.  Primary Drive 0:  Displays primary hard drive 0. The default is Auto.  Primary Drive 1:  Displays primary hard drive 1 (if installed). The default is Off.  Secondary Drive 0:  Displays secondary hard drive 0.The default is Auto.  Secondary Drive 1:  Displays secondary hard drive device type.

  • Page 36: Changing Boot Sequence For The Current Boot

     POST Hotkeys  Selects key that are active during POST. The default is F2 and F12.  PXE BIS Default  Specifies how the computer will respond to boot integrity services authentication requests when no certificate has been installed. When Policy set to Deny (the default), the request is rejected. The request is accepted when set to Accept. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
  • Page 37   NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 10.  Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 11.  Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.  Remove the computer cover.

  • Page 38: Technical Overview

    Back to Contents Page   Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series     Looking Inside Your Computer   System Board Components   Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments   Looking Inside Your Computer   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.

  • Page 39: Power Supply Dc Connector Pin Assignments

      Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments   DC Power Connector P1     Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire  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...
  • Page 40  20  +5 VDC  Red  *Use 22-AWG wire instead of 18-AWG wire.   DC Power Connector P2     Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire  1  COM  Black  2  COM  Black  3  +12 VDC  Yellow  4  +12 VDC  Yellow   DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8 and P9  ...
  • Page 41   Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire  1  +5 VDC  Red  2  COM  Black  3  COM  Black  4  +12 VDC  Yellow   Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 42: Turning Off Your Computer

    Back to Contents Page   Turning Off Your Computer Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series     NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as described in this section, rather than by pressing the power button. 1.  Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer.

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