Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim Tower Boot Menu Navigation Keystrokes Entering System Setup System Setup Menu Options Boot Menu Press when the Dell™ logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. The options listed are: Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive Onboard NIC BIOS Setup Diagnostics This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system.
Main System Time System Time allows you to set the desired time (usually the current time) in the format. System Date System Date allows you to set the desired date (usually the current day) in the format. l l l l SATA The computer only supports two hard drives, however the system setup can support up to four SATA hard drives. When you enter System Setup it detects the presence of SATA devices. Pressing displays the SATA 0 - 3 sub-menus.
l l DVMT Mode (default) UMA Mode DVMT/FIXED Memory — Allows you to set the size of the DVMT/FIXED Memory.
Devices l l Resume on LAN Allows the system to resume from an onboard LAN, PCIE-X1 LAN card, or a PCI LAN card.
Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim Tower Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics software works only on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer.
2. If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. 3. If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information. Tab Function Results Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered.
Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim Tower Cover Front Bezel Chassis Support Bracket Expansion Card Memory Optical Drive Hard Drive Fan Power Button and Card Reader Light Cables Front I/O Panel and SD Card Reader Coin-Cell Battery Heat Sink and Processor Power Supply System Board Rubber Foot Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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.
two PCI Cards PCI 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 3.5-inch drive bays one none 5.25-inch drive bays two one two two 3.5-inch SATA hard drives two two 5.
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 (on integrated network adapter) Yellow light — A good connection exists between the network and the computer. Off (no light)— The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Power supply diagnostic light Green — A green light indicates that the 5 V standby power is OK.
Back to Contents Page Chassis Support Bracket Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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 Chassis Support Bracket NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3.
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Back to Contents Page Coin-cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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. 1. 2. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page Expansion Card(s) Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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. 1. 2. 3.
Back to Contents Page Front I/O Panel and SD Card Reader Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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 I/O Panel and SD Card Reader NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Heat Sink and Processor Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page Module Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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. 1. 2. 3.
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Power Button and Card Reader Light Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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 Card Reader Light NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page Rubber Foot Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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 Rubber Foot NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Back to Contents Page System Board Layout Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim Tower 1 Power connector (PWR1) 2 Processor heat sink/fan assembly power (CPUFAN1) 3 Memory module connectors (2) 4 Main power connector 5 Battery socket 6 Serial ATA drive connector (SATA3) 7 Serial ATA drive connector (SATA2) 8 Serial ATA drive connector (SATA0) 9 Serial ATA drive connector (SATA1) 10 Chassis fan connector 2(SYS FAN2) 11 Power button & LED connector(LEDH1) 12 Front I/O panel connector (US
Working on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim Tower Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety.
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off. After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer. 1.
