Dell 8200 manual Adding Memory

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card

securing lever

slot connector system board

filler bracket in empty card-slot opening

back of computer

8If you are not replacing the card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.

If you are adding a card, see page 71.

9Lower the securing lever.

10Close the computer cover (see page 90).

11Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the computer.

Adding Memory

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12.

You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory type" under "Memory" on page 93.

HINT: Installing filler brackets over empty card- slot openings is necessary to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.

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Contents Solutions Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsContents If the screen is difficult to read Adding Parts Appendix Index Contents When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsErgonomic Computing Habits Safety Instructions When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal Setting Up Parallel Printer Connecting a PrinterUSB Printer Installing the Printer Driver Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP Only Setting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP OnlyTurning Off the Computer Windows XPWindows Me and Windows Solving Problems Finding Solutions See Windows Millennium Edition Me and Windows Accessing Help FilesStart-Up Error Messages Power ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsSunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality If the screen is difficult to readClick Appearance and Themes Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer Printer ProblemsIf you cannot print to a USB printer Scanner Problems Modem Problems Click Phone and Modem Options Mouse Problems Windows XP Keyboard ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk Drive ProblemsIf you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD If the CD-RW drive stops writing If you cannot play a DVD movieNetwork Problems If you have a hard drive problemUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Microsoft Windows Error Messages Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove ProgramsClick the Change or Remove Program icon Program stops responding General Program ProblemsProgram error causes the system to lock up Program crashesInternet Connection Problems If you have a problem with your Internet connectionProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Modems Properties window, click Dialing Properties Close the Modems Properties window Close the Control PanelDouble-click the Phone and Modems Options icon Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical ProblemsReinstalling Drivers Solving Problems At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemClick the Device Manager tab Windows MeWindows Click the System Restore tab Using System RestoreWindows Me Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XPSolving Problems Reinstalling Windows Me Select Start Windows Setup from CD-ROM, and then press Enter Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Reinstalling WindowsSolving Problems Computer automatically restarts W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Power buttonUSB 1.1 connectors Service tag Reattaching the Front Door Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge ArmsReattaching the Hinge Arms L l . c o m Opening the Computer Cover Arrow Release button Back of computer Looking Inside Your ComputerPower supply Back of computer System Board Adding Cards Ensure that the card is fully seated in the connector Removing Cards Tab Securing lever Back of computer Adding Memory Rdram Overview Continuity modules Adding Parts Securing clips 2 notches Replacing the AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Parts Rail tabs Adding Other Drives Inch Devices Gently slide the drive into the bay until you hear a click Power cable Drive cable Securing tabs Tabs 2 drive Drive bay Closing the Computer Cover P e n d i Microprocessor SpecificationsMemory Audio2 Power Altitude Operating 15.2 to 3048 m -50 to 10,000 ft Storage Standard SettingsViewing Settings System Setup Program Screens Clearing Forgotten PasswordsReplacing the Battery Battery Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsContact Numbers and Addresses Belgium Brussels Austria ViennaWebsite support.euro.dell.com BarbadosChina Xiamen Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands Chile SantiagoEl Salvador Czech Republic PragueDenmark Copenhagen Dominican RepublicFinland Helsinki France Paris Montpellier Home and Small BusinessCorporate India Germany LangenGuatemala Hong KongJamaica Italy Milan Home and Small BusinessWebsite support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul Japan KawasakiMalaysia Penang Latin AmericaLuxembourg MacauNew Zealand MexicoNetherlands Antilles Netherlands AmsterdamPoland Warsaw Norway LysakerPanama Peru09/091 St. LuciaSingapore Singapore South Africa JohannesburgThailand Sweden Upplands VasbySwitzerland Geneva TaiwanBracknell Trinidad/TobagoA. Austin, Texas US Virgin IslandsVenezuela Regulatory Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit118 Appendix NOM Information Mexico Only Limited Warranties and Return Policy One-Year Limited Warranty U.S. OnlyAppendix 121 Two-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One Limited Warranty Coverage During Year Two General Provisions Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two and Three 128 Appendix Four-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two, Three, and Four Appendix 131 One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 133 Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 135 136 Appendix Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 138 Appendix Appendix 139 140 Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only Guarantee Making a Claim Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV D ex 146 Index Index 147 148 Index Dell Information Development Localization Supplier

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