Hints, Notices, and Cautions
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
System Codes and Messages
Diagnostic Codes
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Diagnostic Code
System Messages
POST Beep Codes
Beep
Codes
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Printed Documentation
Documentation
Online Documentation
Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files
When Using Your Computer
Safety Instructions
Adding Parts
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Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
When Working Inside Your Computer
Shutting Down the Computer
Battery Disposal
Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
Ergonomic Computing Habits
Reattaching the Hinge Arms
Adding Cards
Opening the Computer Cover
4. Open the computer cover
1. Shut down the computer
10. Close the computer cover
Removing Cards
1. Shut down the computer
4. Open the computer cover
RDRAM Overview
Adding Memory
4. Open the computer cover
1. Shut down the computer
9. Close the computer cover
Replacing an AGP Card
1. Shut down the computer
4. Open the computer cover
1. Shut down the computer
Adding a Second Hard Drive
5. Open the computer cover
11. Close the computer cover
Adding Other Drives
1. Shut down the computer
5.25-Inch Devices
7. Open the computer cover
11. Close the computer cover
3.5-Inch Devices
1. Shut down the computer
5. Open the computer cover
13. Close the computer cover
Replacing the Microprocessor
1. Shut down the computer
4. Open the computer cover
11. Close the computer cover
Installing the Microprocessor
Removing the Power Supply
Replacing the Power Supply
Removing the Front I/O Panel
Dimension 8200 System Board Types
Replacing the Power Supply
Replacing the System Board
1. Shut down the computer
Removing the System Board
4. Open the computer cover
Replacing the System Board
Closing the Computer Cover
ALERT! Cover was previously removed
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Accessing Help Files
Solving Problems
Power Problems
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Video and Monitor Problems
Start-Up Error Messages
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
Printer Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you cannot print to a parallel port printer
If you cannot print to a USB printer
Modem Problems
Scanner Problems
Windows Me and Windows
Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows
Keyboard Problems
Mouse Problems
Drive Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk
If you have a hard drive problem
If 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 writing
Microsoft Windows Error Messages
Network Problems
General Program Problems
A program error causes the computer to lock up
E-Mail Problems
Internet Connection Problems
Resolving Other Technical Problems
If you have a problem with your Internet connection
Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Reinstalling Drivers
5. At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
2. Click Properties
Windows Me
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Windows
2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System
Creating a Restore Point
Using System Restore
2. Click Performance and Maintenance
4. Click the System Restore tab
Undoing the Last System Restore
Reinstalling Windows XP
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
2. Click Create a restore point
Reinstalling Windows Me
8. Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window
Reinstalling Windows
17. Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next
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Technical Specifications
Ports and Connectors
Microprocessor
Audio2
Power
Video
Controls and Lights
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Viewing Settings
System Setup Program
System Setup Program Screens
Overview
Function
Option
Option
Function
Option
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Function
Technical Overview
System Board Connectors and Sockets
Internal View
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Socketed Microprocessor
Power Supply
Output Voltage
Minimum Current A
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1
DC Power Connectors
Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire
DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9
DC Power Connector P2
DC Power Connector P7
Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire
Placement of Dell-Installed Cards
IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives
Connector Location
Installed
Front View
Controls and Lights
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USB Connectors
Back View
Service Tag
Power Connector
Voltage Selection Switch
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
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Abbreviations and Acronyms