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Dell Vostro 230 Service Manual

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Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower
Working on Your Computer
Removing and Replacing Parts
Specifications
Diagnostics
System Setup
System Board Diagram
 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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.
© 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of this material in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
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March 2010     Rev. A00
 
 
  
  

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  • Page 1 Reproduction of this material in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, Celeron, and Core are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation;...

  • Page 2: Entering System Setup

    <F12> Menu Press <F12> when the Dell™ logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the computer. Diagnostics and Enter Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices installed in the computer. This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the computer.
  • Page 3   Main System Time System Time allows you to set the desired time (usually the current time) in the <hour><minute><second> format. System Date System Date allows you to set the desired date (usually the current day) in the <day><month><date><year> format.  ...
  • Page 4 DVMT Mode (default) UMA Mode DVMT/FIXED Memory — Allows you to set the size of the DVMT/FIXED Memory. Available Settings are: 128 MB 256 MB (default) Maximum DVMT Integrated ATA/IDE Configuration — Peripherals Configuration Disabled Compatible PEG/PCI (default) USB Functions — Enabled (default) Disabled USB Storage Functions —...
  • Page 5 Devices Enabled (default) Disabled Resume on LAN Allows the system to resume from an onboard LAN, PCIE-X1 LAN card, or a PCI LAN card. Available settings are: Enabled Disabled (default) Resume on RTC You can set the alarm to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system Available settings are: Alarm Enabled Disabled (default)

  • Page 6: Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

    NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

  • Page 7: Power Button Light Codes

    4. When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5. Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

  • Page 9: Removing The Multimedia Card Reader

    Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Multimedia Card Reader NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 10: Removing The Fan

    Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Fan NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 11: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Coin-cell Battery NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 12: Removing The Cover

    Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Cover NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 13: Removing An Expansion Card

    Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing an Expansion Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
  • Page 14 Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Audio Port Assembly NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 15: Removing The Front Bezel

    Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Front Bezel NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
  • Page 16 Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Front USB Port Assembly NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 17: Removing The Hard Drive

    Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard Drive NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
  • Page 18 Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Power Button and Hard Drive Light Assembly NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 19: Removing The Heat Sink And Processor

    Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Heat Sink and Processor NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 20: Removing A Memory Module

    Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing a Memory Module NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 21: Removing The Optical Drive

    Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Optical Drive NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 22: Removing The Power Supply

    Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Power Supply NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 23: Removing The System Board

    Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System Board NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 24: Removing And Replacing Parts

    Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower   Cover   Front Bezel   Fan   Expansion Card     Memory   Optical Drive   Hard Drive   Power Button and Hard Drive Light Assembly   Front USB Port Assembly   Audio Port Assembly   Multimedia Card Reader   Heat Sink and Processor   Power...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower   Processor  System Information   Memory Video   Audio Network   Expansion Bus  Cards   Drives External Connectors   Systemboard Connectors   Controls and Lights   Power   Physical   Environmental NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start® Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
  • Page 26 two PCI Cards two full height and ¾ length cards (for Mini Tower) two low profile cards (for Slim Tower) PCI Express x1 one full height and ¾ length card (for Mini Tower) one low profile card (for Slim Tower) PCI Express x16 one full height and ¾ length card (for Mini Tower) one low profile card (for Slim Tower) Drives Mini Tower Slim Tower Externally accessible:  ...
  • Page 27 Drive activity light Green light — A blinking green light indicates the computer is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD. Back of the computer:   Network activity light Yellow light — A good connection exists between the (on integrated network adapter) network and the computer.

  • Page 28: System Board Layout

    Back to Contents Page System Board Layout Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual—Mini Tower Power connector (PWR1) Processor heat sink/fan assembly power (CPUFAN1) Memory module connectors (2) Main power connector Battery socket Serial ATA drive connector (SATA3) Serial ATA drive connector (SATA2) Serial ATA drive connector (SATA0)

  • Page 29: Working On Your Computer

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 30: After Working Inside Your Computer

    2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer. 3. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 4. Turn on your computer. 5. Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. See Dell Diagnostics.

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