Dell Dimension 8400 Service Manual

Dell™Dimension™8400ServiceManual
Before You Begin
Opening the Computer Cover
Technical Overview
Specifications
Advanced Troubleshooting
System Setup
Removing and Installing Parts
Closing the Computer Cover
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Dimension Owner's Manual.
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Model DHM
November2004Rev.A00
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Dell Dimension 8400 Specifications

General

Memory Slots	4 DIMM slots
Audio	Integrated 7.1 channel audio
Network	Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Processor	Intel Pentium 4
Chipset	Intel 925X
RAM	Up to 4 GB DDR2
Storage	40GB to 400GB SATA Hard Drive
Graphics	ATI Radeon X300 SE
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+/-RW
Ports	USB 2.0
Expansion Slots	PCI Express x16, PCI Express x1, PCI
Operating System	Windows XP
Form Factor	Tower
Weight	30 lbs