Dell Dimension
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
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Diagnostic Codes
System Codes and Messages
Diagnostic Code
Beep
POST Beep Codes
System Messages
Codes
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Online Documentation
Documentation
Printed Documentation
Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files
Adding Parts
Safety Instructions
When Using Your Computer
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When Working Inside Your Computer
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
Battery Disposal
Shutting Down the Computer
Ergonomic Computing Habits
Reattaching the Hinge Arms
Opening the Computer Cover
Adding Cards
1. Shut down the computer
4. Open the computer cover
1. Shut down the computer
Removing Cards
10. Close the computer cover
4. Open the computer cover
Adding Memory
RDRAM Overview
1. Shut down the computer
4. Open the computer cover
1. Shut down the computer
Replacing an AGP Card
9. Close the computer cover
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
1. Shut down the computer
3.5-Inch Devices
11. Close the computer cover
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
Power Problems
Solving Problems
Accessing Help Files
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If the screen is blank
Start-Up Error Messages
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is difficult to read
If you cannot print to a parallel port printer
Sound and Speaker Problems
Printer Problems
If you cannot print to a USB printer
Windows Me and Windows
Scanner Problems
Modem Problems
Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows
Drive Problems
Mouse Problems
Keyboard Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk
If you cannot play a DVD movie
If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD
If you have a hard drive problem
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
General Program Problems
Network Problems
Microsoft Windows Error Messages
A program error causes the computer to lock up
Resolving Other Technical Problems
Internet Connection Problems
E-Mail Problems
If you have a problem with your Internet connection
5. At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
Reinstalling Drivers
Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
2. Click Properties
Windows
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Windows Me
2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System
2. Click Performance and Maintenance
Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
4. Click the System Restore tab
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Reinstalling Windows XP
Undoing the Last System Restore
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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Ports and Connectors
Technical Specifications
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Microprocessor
Video
Power
Audio2
Controls and Lights
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System Setup Program Screens
System Setup Program
Viewing Settings
Overview
Option
Option
Function
Function
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Option
Function
Internal View
System Board Connectors and Sockets
Technical Overview
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Output Voltage
Power Supply
Socketed Microprocessor
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 P7
DC Power Connector P2
DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9
Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire
Connector Location
IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives
Placement of Dell-Installed Cards
Installed
Controls and Lights
Front View
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Service Tag
Back View
USB Connectors
Power Connector
Voltage Selection Switch
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Hints, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms