Dell 8200 Bedienungsanleitung

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. Information in this documen[...]

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. Each of the four lig[...]

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. Reseat the drive cables . If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell&q[...]

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. CMOS Battery State Low CMOS Checksum Failure CMOS System Options Not Set CMOS Display Type Mismatch CMOS Memory Size Mismatch CMOS Time and Da[...]

Back to Contents Page Documentation Dell™Dimension™8200  Printed Documentation  Online Documentation Printed Documentation To save PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf ) to your hard drive, right - click the document title, click Save Target As in Microsoft ® Internet Explorer or Save Link A s in Netscape Navigator, [...]

Back to Contents Page Adding Parts Dell™Dimension™8200   Safety Instructions  Shutting Down the Computer  Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms  Opening the Computer Cover  Adding Cards  Removing Cards  Adding Memory  Replacing an AGP Card  Adding a Second Hard Drive  Addi[...]

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. These cables are equipped with 3 - prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do [...]

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. 4.  Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power. Windows Mille[...]

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 . 2.  Disconnect the power cable from your computer. 3.  Remove the fron[...]

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. 9.  Reattach the front - panel insert. 10.  Reconnect th[...]

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 . 5.  To raise the securing lever, press the tab until it is free from the latch a[...]

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. 12.  Install any driver[...]

 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. Adding Memory You can increase[...]

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 matched memory modules installed in connectors RIMM1 and RIMM2 and another matched pair installed in connectors RIMM3 and RIMM4  To install memory [...]

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. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips sna[...]

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.  Shut down the computer . 2.  Turn off any attached devices an[...]

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. 9.  Gently slide the new hard drive into the upper bay until you hear a click. [...]

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. 3.  Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then pres[...]

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. See the documentation that came with the drive for inst[...]

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. Ensure that the rail tabs are positioned at the back [...]

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. 7.  Lift up th[...]

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. 2.  Align pin - 1 (the beveled corner) o[...]

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. 4.  Open the computer cover . 5.  Disconnect the control panel cable from the con[...]

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.  Remove the two screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer. 7.  Press[...]

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. 3.  Gently press the two pieces together until their edge[...]

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. Note that the one - piece system board and the two - p[...]

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. c.  Press down on the left 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  Video and Monitor Problems  Sound and Speaker Problems  Printer Problems  Scanner Problems  Modem Problems  Mouse Pro[...]

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. Check the Power Properties — See the Tell Me How [...]

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. Ensure that the subwoof[...]

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. Ensure that the Print to the following po[...]

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. Check for interrupt request conflicts — See " Re[...]

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. Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive — In W[...]

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 the network cable connector — Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the network wall jack [...]

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. Follow the instructions on the screen. Turn 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. l Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver[...]

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. Windows XP To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows XP: 1.  Click the Start butt[...]

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. 7.  Double - click any conflicting device listed to bring up the Properties w[...]

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. The present date and time are automatically added [...]

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. Then shut down the computer and try again. 4.  Use the arrow keys to select the CD - R[...]

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.000 to c:windows , and then click Next . 10.  Ensure that Typical is selected, and t[...]

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 . 12.  Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software screen, and then click[...]

Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™Dimension™8200        Microprocessor  System Information  Expansion Bus  Memory  Drives  Ports and Connectors  Audio 2  Video  Controls and Lights  Power  Physical  Environmental Microprocessor Micr[...]

      Externally accessible: Serial 9- pin connector; 16550C - compatible Parallel 25 - hole connector (bidirectional) Video 15 - hole connector Keyboard 6- pin mini - DIN connector or USB connector Mouse 6- pin mini - DIN connector or USB connector USB two front - panel and two back - panel USB – compliant connectors Headphone [...]

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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.  Viewing Settings 1.  Turn on (or re[...]

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 CPU Information option information.  The foll[...]

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). 1.  Shut down the computer . 2.  Turn off any attached devices and disconnect the[...]

Back to Contents Page 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  System Bo[...]

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. The socketed[...]

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 +3.3 - V outputs are allowed to regulate at +/ – [...]

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 +3.3 VDC* Orange 12 – 12 VDC Blue 13 COM Black 14 PS ON Green 15 COM Black 16 COM Black 17 COM Black 18 +5 VDC N/C 19 +5 VCD Red 20 +5 VCD Red [...]

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 Location Dell - Installed Drive Primary IDE master End connector on PRI IDE connector cable Hard drive Primary IDE slave Middle connector on PRI IDE connecto[...]

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. Floppy Drive Eject Button Press this button to eject a dis[...]

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. Use the back - panel USB con[...]

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. For most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East, the switch should be set for 230 V. NO[...]

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. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2001 – 2002De[...]