Contents
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
Dell Dimension
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action
Diagnostic Codes
System Codes and Messages
Post Beep Codes
System Messages
Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action
Message Possible Cause Corrective Action
Post
Documentation
Printed Documentation
Online Documentation
Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files
When Using Your Computer
Safety Instructions
Adding Parts
When Working Inside Your Computer
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Shutting Down the Computer
Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
Reattaching the Hinge Arms
Opening the Computer Cover
Adding Cards
Open the computer cover
Removing Cards
Close the computer cover
Adding Memory
Rdram Overview
Shut down the computer
Replacing an AGP Card
Adding a Second Hard Drive
Adding Other Drives
Inch Devices
Inch Devices
Replacing the Microprocessor
Open the computer cover
Installing the Microprocessor
Removing the Power Supply
Replacing the Power Supply
Removing the Front I/O Panel
Dimension 8200 System Board Types
Replacing the Power Supply
Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
Closing the Computer Cover
Replacing the System Board
ALERT! Cover was previously removed
Accessing Help Files
Solving Problems
Power Problems
Start-Up Error Messages
Video and Monitor Problems
Adjust the Windows display settings
If the screen is blank
Sound and Speaker Problems
Printer Problems
If you cannot print to a parallel port printer
If you cannot print to a USB printer
Scanner Problems
Modem Problems
Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows
Control Panel, double-clickPhone and Modem Options
Mouse Problems
Keyboard Problems
Drive Problems
Check the mouse settings
If you have a hard drive problem
Under Error-checking, click Check Now
If you cannot play a DVD movie
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
Microsoft Windows Error Messages
Network Problems
General Program Problems
Mail Problems
Internet Connection Problems
Resolving Other Technical Problems
Reinstalling Drivers
Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
Click Properties
Windows Me
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Windows
Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Reinstalling Windows XP
Undoing the Last System Restore
Click Create a restore point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Reinstalling Windows Me
Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window
Reinstalling Windows
Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next
Press Enter again to restart your computer
Technical Specifications
Power
Audio2
Video
Controls and Lights
Back to Contents
System Setup Program
Viewing Settings
System Setup Program Screens
Overview
Option Function
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
PXE BIS
Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets
Technical Overview
Power Supply
Socketed Microprocessor
DC Power Connectors
Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire
DC Power Connector P2
DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9
DC Power Connector P7
Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire
IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives
Placement of Dell-Installed Cards
IDE Channel Connector Location Dell Installed Drive
Card Connector Card Description
Controls and Lights
Front View
Back View
Windows Label
Serial Connector
Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms