Dell Dimension 8200 Specs - Technical Overview and Internal Components

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Technical Overview

Dell™ Dimension™ 8200

Internal View

System Board Connectors and Sockets

Socketed Microprocessor

Power Supply

DC Power Connectors

IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives

Placement of Dell-Installed Cards

Internal View

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read "Safety Instructions."

NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the system board.

System Board Connectors and Sockets

This computer supports two types of system boards—a one-piece system board (shown in the illustration) and a two-piece, riser system board.

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Dell 8200 technical specifications Technical Overview, Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets

Contents

Hints, Notices, and Cautions Dell DimensionAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Diagnostic CodesSystem Codes and Messages System Messages Post Beep CodesBeep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Post Printed Documentation DocumentationOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsAdding Parts Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Working Inside Your Computer Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Shutting Down the Computer Reattaching the Hinge Arms Adding Cards Opening the Computer Cover Open the computer cover Close the computer cover Removing Cards Rdram Overview Adding Memory Shut down the computer Replacing an AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Other Drives Inch Devices Inch Devices Replacing the Microprocessor Open the computer cover Installing the Microprocessor Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Front I/O Panel Dimension 8200 System Board Types Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Closing the Computer Cover ALERT! Cover was previously removed Accessing Help Files Solving ProblemsPower Problems Video and Monitor Problems Start-Up Error MessagesAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blank Printer Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printer Modem Problems Scanner ProblemsVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Control Panel, double-clickPhone and Modem Options Keyboard Problems Mouse ProblemsDrive Problems Check the mouse settings Under Error-checking, click Check Now If you have a hard drive problemIf you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writing Microsoft Windows Error Messages Network ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Mail Problems Internet Connection ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Click Properties Windows Me Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows Creating a Restore Point Using System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XPClick Create a restore point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows Me Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window Reinstalling WindowsClick I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Press Enter again to restart your computer Technical Specifications Audio2 PowerVideo Controls and Lights Back to Contents Viewing Settings System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program Screens Overview Option Function PXE BIS Clearing Forgotten Passwords Technical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Socketed Microprocessor Power Supply Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connectors DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire Placement of Dell-Installed Cards IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesIDE Channel Connector Location Dell Installed Drive Card Connector Card Description Front View Controls and Lights Windows Label Back View Serial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms