Dell 8200 manual Rdram Overview

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HINT: The metal cover on a memory module is manufactured in various colors. The color of the metal cover has no effect on the module’s performance.

RDRAM Overview

NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new modules that you may have, even if the new modules were purchased from Dell. Your original memory modules must be installed as a pair in either connectors RIMM1 and RIMM 2 or RIMM 3 and RIMM4. Do not pair one original memory module with one new memory module in connectors RIMM1 and RIMM2 or RIMM3 and RIMM4. Otherwise, your computer may not start properly.

RDRAM technology requires that all memory connectors have either a memory module or a continuity module installed. Memory modules and continuity modules are easily identified—memory modules have a metal cover on one side of the module and continuity modules do not.

metal cover

memory module

continuity module

Memory modules are the actual components that provide memory for the microprocessor; continuity modules are used only to complete the memory circuit if memory modules are not installed in all of the memory connectors.

Another RDRAM requirement is that memory modules must be installed in pairs of matched memory size. This means that if you purchased your computer with 128 MB of memory installed and you want to add another 128 MB of memory, you must remove the two continuity modules and replace them with two 64-MB memory modules.

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Contents Solutions Guide Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsContents If the screen is difficult to read Adding Parts Appendix Index Contents Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits Safety Instructions When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal Setting Up Connecting a Printer Parallel PrinterUSB Printer Installing the Printer Driver Setting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP Only Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP OnlyWindows XP Turning Off the ComputerWindows Me and Windows Solving Problems Finding Solutions See Accessing Help Files Windows Millennium Edition Me and WindowsPower Problems Start-Up Error MessagesVideo and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read Sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture qualitySound and Speaker Problems Click Appearance and ThemesPrinter Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printerIf you cannot print to a USB printer Scanner Problems Modem Problems Click Phone and Modem Options Mouse Problems Keyboard Problems Windows XPDrive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy diskIf you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD If you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writingIf you have a hard drive problem Network ProblemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Microsoft Windows Error MessagesClick the Change or Remove Program icon General Program Problems Program error causes the system to lock upProgram crashes Program stops respondingIf you have a problem with your Internet connection Internet Connection ProblemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Close the Modems Properties window Close the Control Panel Modems Properties window, click Dialing PropertiesDouble-click the Phone and Modems Options icon Resolving Other Technical Problems Mail ProblemsReinstalling Drivers Solving Problems Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click NextClick Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows Me Click the Device Manager tabWindows Using System Restore Click the System Restore tabCreating a Restore Point Windows MeRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreSolving Problems Reinstalling Windows Me Select Start Windows Setup from CD-ROM, and then press Enter Reinstalling Windows Click I accept the Agreement, and then click NextSolving 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 Power button Front and Back View of the ComputerUSB 1.1 connectors Service tag Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Reattaching the Front DoorReattaching the Hinge Arms L l . c o m Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Arrow Release button Back of 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 Specifications MicroprocessorMemory Audio2 Power Standard Settings Altitude Operating 15.2 to 3048 m -50 to 10,000 ft StorageViewing Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords System Setup Program ScreensReplacing the Battery Battery Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting DellContact Numbers and Addresses Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.comBarbados Belgium BrusselsCanada North York, Ontario Cayman IslandsChile Santiago China XiamenCzech Republic Prague Denmark CopenhagenDominican Republic El SalvadorFrance Paris Montpellier Home and Small Business Finland HelsinkiCorporate Germany Langen GuatemalaHong Kong IndiaItaly Milan Home and Small Business JamaicaJapan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Korea SeoulLatin America LuxembourgMacau Malaysia PenangMexico Netherlands AntillesNetherlands Amsterdam New ZealandNorway Lysaker PanamaPeru Poland WarsawSt. Lucia Singapore SingaporeSouth Africa Johannesburg 09/091Sweden Upplands Vasby Switzerland GenevaTaiwan ThailandTrinidad/Tobago BracknellUS Virgin Islands A. Austin, TexasVenezuela Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Regulatory Information118 Appendix NOM Information Mexico Only One-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranties and Return PolicyAppendix 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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