Dell Dimension
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Diagnostic Codes
System Codes and Messages
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Diagnostic Code
POST Beep Codes
System Messages
Beep
Codes
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Documentation
Printed Documentation
Online Documentation
Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files
Safety Instructions
When Using Your Computer
Adding Parts
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When Working Inside Your Computer
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Battery Disposal
Shutting Down the Computer
Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
Ergonomic Computing Habits
Reattaching the Hinge Arms
Opening the Computer Cover
Adding Cards
1. Shut down the computer
4. Open the computer cover
Removing Cards
10. Close the computer cover
1. Shut down the computer
4. Open the computer cover
Adding Memory
RDRAM Overview
1. Shut down the computer
4. Open the computer cover
Replacing an AGP Card
9. Close the computer cover
1. Shut down the computer
4. Open the computer cover
Adding a Second Hard Drive
1. Shut down the computer
5. Open the computer cover
Adding Other Drives
11. Close the computer cover
5.25-Inch Devices
1. Shut down the computer
7. Open the computer cover
3.5-Inch Devices
11. Close the computer cover
1. Shut down the computer
5. Open the computer cover
Replacing the Microprocessor
13. Close the computer cover
1. Shut down the computer
4. Open the computer cover
Installing the Microprocessor
11. Close the computer cover
Replacing the Power Supply
Removing the Power Supply
Removing the Front I/O Panel
Replacing the Power Supply
Dimension 8200 System Board Types
Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
1. Shut down the computer
4. Open the computer cover
Closing the Computer Cover
Replacing the System Board
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ALERT! Cover was previously removed
Solving Problems
Accessing Help Files
Power Problems
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Start-Up Error Messages
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
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
Windows Me and Windows
Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows
Mouse Problems
Keyboard Problems
Drive Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk
If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD
If you have a hard drive problem
If you cannot play a DVD movie
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
Network Problems
Microsoft Windows Error Messages
General Program Problems
A program error causes the computer to lock up
Internet Connection Problems
E-Mail Problems
Resolving Other Technical Problems
If you have a problem with your Internet connection
Reinstalling Drivers
Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
5. At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
2. Click Properties
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Windows Me
Windows
2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System
Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
2. Click Performance and Maintenance
4. Click the System Restore tab
Reinstalling Windows XP
Undoing the Last System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
2. Click Create a restore point
Reinstalling Windows Me
Reinstalling Windows
8. Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window
17. Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next
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Technical Specifications
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Ports and Connectors
Microprocessor
Power
Audio2
Video
Controls and Lights
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System Setup Program
Viewing Settings
System Setup Program Screens
Overview
Option
Function
Option
Function
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Option
Function
System Board Connectors and Sockets
Technical Overview
Internal View
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Power Supply
Socketed Microprocessor
Output Voltage
Minimum Current A
DC Power Connectors
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1
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 18-AWG Wire
IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives
Placement of Dell-Installed Cards
Connector Location
Installed
Controls and Lights
Front View
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Back View
USB Connectors
Service Tag
Power Connector
Voltage Selection Switch
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Hints, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms