Dell 8200 technical specifications Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms

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Dell™ Dimension™ 8200

Hints, Notices, and Cautions

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Hints, Notices, and Cautions

HINT: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file.

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May 2002 Rev. A06

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Contents Dell Dimension Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Codes Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionSystem Codes and Messages System Messages Post Beep CodesBeep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Printed Documentation DocumentationOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated FilesSafety Instructions When Using Your ComputerAdding Parts Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Working Inside Your ComputerReattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Shutting Down the ComputerReattaching the Hinge Arms Adding Cards Opening the Computer CoverOpen the computer cover Close the computer cover Removing CardsRdram Overview Adding MemoryShut 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 Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyRemoving the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Power Supply Dimension 8200 System Board TypesReplacing the System Board Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Closing the Computer CoverALERT! Cover was previously removed Solving Problems Accessing Help FilesPower Problems Video and Monitor Problems Start-Up Error MessagesAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blankPrinter Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printerModem Problems Scanner ProblemsVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Control Panel, double-clickPhone and Modem OptionsKeyboard Problems Mouse ProblemsDrive Problems Check the mouse settingsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now If you have a hard drive problemIf you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writingNetwork Problems Microsoft Windows Error MessagesGeneral Program Problems Internet Connection Problems Mail ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Click PropertiesResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows MeWindows Creating a Restore Point Using System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XPClick Create a restore point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReinstalling Windows Me Reinstalling Windows Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me windowClick I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Press Enter again to restart your computer Technical Specifications Audio2 PowerVideo Controls and LightsBack to Contents Viewing Settings System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program Screens OverviewOption Function PXE BIS Clearing Forgotten PasswordsTechnical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and SocketsSocketed Microprocessor Power SupplyPin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power ConnectorsDC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WirePlacement of Dell-Installed Cards IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesIDE Channel Connector Location Dell Installed Drive Card Connector Card DescriptionFront View Controls and LightsWindows Label Back ViewSerial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
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