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