Dell Vostro 430 User Manual

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Working on Your Computer
Removing and Replacing Parts
System-Board Layout
Specifications
System Setup
Passwords
Diagnostics
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Dell Vostro 430 Specifications

General

Memory	Up to 16GB DDR3
Operating System	Windows 7 Professional
Form Factor	Mini Tower
Memory Slots	4 DIMM slots
Networking	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply	350W
Expansion Slots	1 PCIe x16, 1 PCIe x1, 2 PCI
Storage	Up to 1TB HDD
Graphics	Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW
Hard Drive	3.5 inch SATA
Ports	USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, Audio jacks

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

System Setup

Overview

General introduction to the System Setup utility.

Entering System Setup

Step-by-step instructions to access the System Setup utility.

System Setup Options

Lists and describes various configurable options within System Setup.

Dell Diagnostics

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

Procedure to run diagnostics from the internal hard drive partition.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media

Procedure to run diagnostics using external media.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

Description of the options available in the diagnostics main menu.

Power Button Light Codes

Explains the meaning of different power button light states.

Beep Codes

Lists beep codes and their possible solutions for troubleshooting.

Passwords

Supervisor Password

Manages supervisor password settings for system setup access.

User Password

Manages user password settings for operating system boot.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Procedure to reset lost supervisor or user passwords using a jumper.

Chassis Fan

Removing the Chassis Fan

Step-by-step guide for removing the chassis fan from the computer.

Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Instructions for safely removing the coin-cell battery from the motherboard.

Front Panel

Removing the Front Panel

Procedure to detach and remove the front panel of the computer.

Front I/O Panel

Removing the Front I/O Panel

Steps to disconnect and remove the front panel I/O connectors.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Guide for safely removing the internal hard drive from its bay.

Processor Heat Sink and Fan Assembly

Removing the Processor Heat Sink and Fan Assembly

Instructions for removing the processor cooling assembly.

Memory

Removing Memory

Step-by-step guide to remove RAM modules from the memory slots.

Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive

Procedure to detach and remove the optical drive from the system.

Power-Button Assembly

Removing the Power-Button Assembly

Steps to remove the computer's power button and activity light assembly.

Power Supply

Removing the Power Supply

Guide for safely removing the computer's power supply unit.

Processor

Removing the Processor

Instructions for safely removing the CPU from its socket.

System Board

Removing the System Board

Procedure to detach and remove the motherboard from the chassis.

Cover

Removing the Cover

Steps to remove the computer's outer chassis cover.

Expansion Cards

Removing an Expansion Card

Guide for safely removing expansion cards like PCI or PCIe.

Working on Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Essential safety precautions and preparation steps before opening the computer.

Turning Off Your Computer

Instructions on how to properly shut down the computer before servicing.

After Working Inside Your Computer

Steps to reconnect and verify the system after performing maintenance.