Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 8200 Dell
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Dell™Dimension™8200 Technical Overview Controls and Lights Solving Problems System Codes and Messages Technical Specifications System Setup Program Adding Parts Documentation Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file.
Back to Contents Page System Codes and Messages Dell™Dimension™8200 Diagnostic Codes POST Beep Codes System Messages Diagnostic Codes Your computer is equipped with four diagnostic lights, which are labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back of the computer.
POST Beep Codes If the monitor cannot display errors or problems, during POST the computer might emit a series of beeps, or beep code, that identifies the problem. The POST beep codes are listed below. System Messages assistance. IDE bus failure has occurred.
Back to Contents Page CH - 2 Timer Error An error is occurring on the timer on the system board. See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Back to Contents Page Documentation Dell™Dimension™8200 Printed Documentation Online Documentation Printed Documentation To save PDF files (files with an extension of .
Back to Contents Page Adding Parts Dell™Dimension™8200 Safety Instructions Shutting Down the Computer Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Opening the Co.
l To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device from the computer. l To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets.
Shutting Down the Computer Windows XP 1. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2. Click the Start button and then click Turn off Computer . 3. Click Turn off . The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes.
2. Lower the hinge arms to the vertical position. 3. Align the two clips on the inside of the front door with the two hinge arms. 4. Press inward on the front door until it clips to both hinge arms. Reattaching the Hinge Arms 1. Shut down the computer .
7. Pull the arms toward you until they snap into place. If the hinge arms don't snap back into place on the first attempt, slightly reposition the arms and try again. 8. After the hinge arms clip into place, lower and raise the arms two or three times to properly seat them.
1. Shut down the computer . 2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3. Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 4. Open the computer cover .
8. Lower the plastic securing lever. 9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation that came with the card for information about the card cable connections. 10. Close the computer cover . 11. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
8. If you are not replacing the card, install a filler bracket in the empty card - slot opening. If you are adding a card, see " Adding Cards ." 9. Lower the securing lever. 10. Close the computer cover . 11. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
The only two valid memory configurations are: l A pair of matched memory modules installed in connectors RIMM1 and RIMM2 with continuity modules installed in connectors RIMM3 and RIMM4 or l A pair of .
7. Align the notches on the bottom of the module with the crossbars in the connector. 8. Insert the module straight down into the connector, ensuring that it fits into the vertical guides at each end of the connector. Press firmly on the ends of the module until it snaps into place.
6. To replace the AGP card, gently press it down into the slot connector until it clicks into place. Press the card clip lever while inserting the card into the slot connector. Adding a Second Hard Drive Your computer includes one hard drive. To add a second hard drive: 1.
b. Press in the two green rail tabs and pull the first hard drive out of the upper bay. c. Gently slide the first hard drive into the lower bay until you hear a click. d. Reconnect the power cable and the data cable to the back of the first hard drive.
Your computer includes a floppy drive and a CD or DVD drive. You can add other devices, such as a Zip drive, a CD - RW drive, or a tape drive. 5.25 - Inch Devices 1. Shut down the computer . 2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
10. Connect a power cable to the drive. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on connecting a drive cable to the drive and system board. 11. Close the computer cover . 12. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
8. Remove the two shorter, green plastic rails from the inside of the computer cover. These rails are not attached to the computer cover with screws. To remove the rails, firmly pull the rails from the drive cage. 9. Attach the rails to the drive using the screws supplied with the drive.
3. Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 4. Open the computer cover . 5. Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the FAN2 connector on the system board. 6. Disconnect the +12 - VDC P2 DC power cable from the J5C1 connector on the system board.
11. Remove the microprocessor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new microprocessor. Installing the Microprocessor 1. If the release lever on the ZIF socket is not extended to the release position, move it to that position.
Removing the Front I/O Panel 1. Shut down the computer . 2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3. Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer frame as you remove them from the system board and drives. It is important to route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. 6.
To attach the riser extension to the riser system board: 1. Align the two metal clips on the riser extension with the two slots on the metal base of the riser system board. 2. Align the brown RISER connector on the riser extension with the pad connectors on the riser system board.
5. Remove or move any components that restrict access to the system board. 6. Disconnect all cables from the system board. Before you remove the existing system board, visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that you have the correct part.
Gently pull the power cables toward you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3. Close the cover: a. Pivot the cover down. b. Press down on the right side of the cover until it closes.
Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™Dimension™8200 Accessing Help Files Power Problems Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start - Up Error Messages .
Start - Up Error Messages Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read interference: power extension cables, keyboard and mouse extension cables, too many devices on a power strip, or multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet.
Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printer HINT: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, make sure that you did not turn the player volume down or off.
Scanner Problems Modem Problems Windows Me and Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Printers . If the printer is listed, right - click the printer icon. 2. Click Properties, and then select the Details tab in Windows Me and the Ports tab in Windows 2000.
Mouse Problems Keyboard Problems Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. Be sure that you have subscribed to an Internet service provider — Contact an Internet service provider to subscribe.
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 If you have a hard drive problem HINT: High - speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. This does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD.
Network Problems Microsoft ® Windows ® Error Messages General Program Problems A program crashes A program stops responding A program error causes the computer to lock up Check t.
A solid blue screen appears A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Internet Connection Problems If you have a problem with your Internet connection E- Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems HINT: ScanDisk may run when you restart the computer.
Reinstalling Drivers Dell installed the following drivers on your computer: l Intel ® Chip Set Update Utility Driver — Installs the Microsoft Windows operating system device installation files ( .inf ) that tell the operating system how certain chip set components should be configured for proper operation.
6. Click Roll Back Driver . Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured.
5. Click View , and then click Resources by connection . 6. Double - click Interrupt request (IRQ) to view the IRQ assignments. Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point ( ! ) beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled.
1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs ( Programs in Windows Me) — > Accessories — > System Tools , and then click System Restore . 2. Click Create a restore point . 3. Click Next . 4. Type a name for your new restore point in the Restore point description field.
2. Turn off the computer , and then turn the computer on again. 3. When the blue Dell logo appears, press <F12> immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop.
8. Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window. 9. Select the directory in which Windows resides. If c:windows (recommended) is displayed, select it, and then click Next . If c:windows.000 (recommended) is displayed, click Other , change c:windows.
9. Press <Enter> again to restart your computer. 10. Click Next when the Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard screen appears. 11. When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next .
Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™Dimension™8200 Microprocessor System Information Expansion Bus Memory Drives .
Externally accessible: Serial 9- pin connector; 16550C - compatible Parallel 25 - hole connector (bidirectional) Video 15 - hole connector Keyboard 6- pin mini - DIN connector .
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Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™Dimension™8200 Overview Viewing Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords Overview The system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer. See the following figure for an example of the main screen of the program.
up menu of additional options. l Key functions – A line of boxes across the bottom of all system setup screens that lists keys and their functions within the system setup program. l Help – Press <F1> for information on the option that is selected (highlighted).
The following table shows System Security option information. Clearing Forgotten Passwords If you forget your system or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in the system setup program until you clear the forgotten password(s).
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™Dimension™8200 Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Socketed Microprocessor Power Supply DC Powe.
Socketed Microprocessor The 478 - pin, socketed Intel ® Pentium ® 4 microprocessor, shown above with the heat sink attached, contains an integrated 8 - KB primary (L1) cache with a secondary (L2) 256 - KB Advanced Transfer Cache that resides in the processor's core and runs at the processor's internal clock speed.
DC Power Connectors Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 +3.3 VDC 1.0/0.0 3 14.0 4 12.0 – 12 VDC 0.0 1.0 12.0 +5 VFP 0.0 2.0 12.0 When the current load is outside of the ranges listed, but within each specified output current range, the +5 - V, +12 - V, and +3.
DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P7 4 +5 VDC Red 5 COM Black 6 +5 VDC Red 7 COM Black 8 POK Gray 9 +5 VFP Purple 10 +12 VDC Yellow 11 +3.
IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell - Installed Drives Placement of Dell - Installed Cards Back to Contents Page 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 +12 VDC Yellow IDE Channel Connector Locatio.
Back to Contents Page Controls and Lights Dell™Dimension™8200 Front View Back View Front View CD Activity Light The CD activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD drive. CD Drive Eject Button Press this button to eject your CD from the CD drive.
Windows Label This Microsoft ® Windows label provides the product key for your copy of Windows. You will need this information if you ever reinstall Windows. USB Connectors For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB devices such as digital cameras, gaming controllers, and scanners.
Voltage Selection Switch The voltage selection switch must be set to match the AC power available at your location. The switch should be set for 115 V in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™8200 Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file.
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