Dell Dimension 8250 Spécifications

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Dimension™ 8250 Seriesfloppy drive light*hard drive lightpower buttonservice tagheadphone connectorUSB 2.0 connec

10 CAUTION: Safety Instructionswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug t

100 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 Close the computer cover (see page 107).5 Connect the monitor cable to the card’s video connector. NO

Adding Parts 1018 Remove the two green plastic rails from the inside of the hard-drive bay by gently pulling the rails up and out of the bay.9 Attach

102 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com12 Connect a power cable to the drive. NOTICE: Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the d

Adding Parts 10316 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.Adding a Fl

104 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 From outside the computer, pull the insert away from the computer’s front panel. floppy-drive bayinse

Adding Parts 1055 Remove the insert from the insert frame by pressing on the four tabs.6 Reattach the empty insert frame over the front of the drive b

106 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 Check all cable connections and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling

Adding Parts 107Closing the Computer Cover1 Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way.Gently pull the power cables toward y

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5SECTION 5Appendix SpecificationsStandard SettingsClearing Forgotten PasswordsReplacing the BatteryDell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)Contacting

When Using Your Computer 11When Using Your ComputerAs you use your computer, observe the following safe-handling guidelines. CAUTION: Do not operate

110 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSpecificationsMicroprocessorMicroprocessor type Intel® Pentium® 4L1 cache 8 KBL2 cache 512-KB pipelined-bur

Appendix 111VideoType AGP 4X, PCIAudio1Type Analog Devices AD1981a AC97 CodecExpansion BusBus types PCI and AGPBus speed PCI: 33 MHzAGP: 66 MHzAGPconn

112 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comConnectorsExternally accessible:Serial 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatibleParallel 25-hole connector (bidire

Appendix 113PowerDC power supply:Wattage 250 WHeat dissipation 853 BTU (fully-loaded computer without monitor)Voltage (see page 11 for important volta

114 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comStandard SettingsThe system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer. NOTICE: Unless

Appendix 115Viewing Settings1 Turn on (or restart) your computer.2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately. If you wait too lon

116 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSystem Setup ScreensThe system setup program screens display the current configuration information for your

Appendix 1173 Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.4 Open the computer

118 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same

Appendix 119Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer

12 When Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comWhen Working Inside Your ComputerBefore you open the computer cover, perform the following s

120 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDefinition of "Third-Party" Software and PeripheralsThird-party software and peripherals include

Appendix 121Aruba General Support toll-free: 800-1578Australia (Sydney)International Access Code: 0011Country Code: 61City Code: 2E-mail (Australia):

122 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBelgium (Brussels)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 32City Code: 2Website: support.euro.dell.comE-

Appendix 123Canada (North York, Ontario)International Access Code: 011Automated Order-Status System toll-free: 1-800-433-9014AutoTech (automated techn

124 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comChina (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Tech Support website: support.ap.dell.com/chinaTech Support E-m

Appendix 125Denmark (Copenhagen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 45 Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail Support (portable computers): den_n

126 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFrance (Paris) (Montpellier)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 33City Codes: (1) (4)Website: suppor

Appendix 127Hong KongInternational Access Code: 001Country Code: 852Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) 296 93188Technical Support (OptiPlex™

128 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comItaly (Milan)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 39City Code: 02Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail

Appendix 129Japan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Website: support.jp.dell.comTechnical Support (servers) toll-fr

When Using Your Computer 13• Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by

130 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comLatin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austin, Texas

Appendix 131MexicoInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 52Customer Technical Support 001-877-384-8979or 001-877-269-3383Sales 50-81-8800or 01-800

132 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNew ZealandInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 64E-mail (New Zealand): [email protected]

Appendix 133PortugalInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 35E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/Technical Support 800 834 077Customer C

134 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSpain (Madrid)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 34City Code: 91Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mai

Appendix 135Switzerland (Geneva)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 41City Code: 22Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected]

136 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comU.K. (Bracknell)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 44City Code: 1344Website: support.euro.dell.comC

Appendix 137U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014AutoTech (porta

138 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comRegulatory InformationElectromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space

Appendix 139For additional regulatory information, see the Tel l Me H ow help file that accompanied your computer. To access the help file, see page

14 When Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBattery DisposalYour computer uses a lithium coin-cell battery. The lithium coin-cell batter

140 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.com

Appendix 141Limited Warranties and Return PolicyDell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day (U.S. only),

142 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE L

Appendix 143If we determine that the product is not covered under this warranty, we will notify you and inform you of service alternatives that are av

144 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comonly to individual home consumers and consumers who purchased through an employee purchase program. It does

Appendix 145Limited Warranty Terms for CanadaWhat is covered by this limited warranty?This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanshi

146 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comHow long does this limited warranty last?This limited warranty lasts for the time period indicated on your

Appendix 147During the remaining years following the first year of all limited warranties: We will replace any defective part with new or refurbished

148 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMay I transfer the limited warranty?Limited warranties on systems may be transferred if the current owner t

Appendix 149While Dell offers a wide selection of software and peripheral products, we do not specifically test or guarantee that all of the products

Finding Information for Your Computer 15Finding Information for Your ComputerWhat Are You Looking For? Find it Here• A diagnostic program for my compu

150 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMaking a ClaimClaims must be made in Latin America or the Caribbean by contacting the Dell point of sale wi

Appendix 151Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only) Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyLimited

152 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comIntel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are backed by a three-year limited warranty. Please refer

Index 153IndexAaudio. See soundBbatterydisposal, 14fixing problems, 38replacing, 117BIOS, 114Ccardsconnectors, 87installing, 88removing, 88CD drivefix

154 Index154 IndexFFiles and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25finding information, 15finding solutions, 36fixing problemsbattery, 38Dell Diagnostics, 62dri

Index 155printer (continued)parallel, 20setting up, 20troubleshooting, 53USB, 21problemscomputer crashes, 45computer stops responding, 44error message

156 Index156 Index

16 Finding Information for Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• How to reinstall my operating systemOperating System CD If you reinstall your

Finding Information for Your Computer 17• How to set up my computer Setup diagram• Tips on using Windows• How to clean my computer• How to use my mou

18 Finding Information for Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com

1SECTION 1Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a PrinterConnecting Two MonitorsTransferring Information to a New ComputerSetting Up a Home an

Hints, Notices, and Cautions HINT: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSetting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connec

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 214 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel.

22 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comConnecting Two MonitorsIf you purchased a video card that supports dual monitors,

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 HINT: If you are connecting two flat panel monitors, at least one of them must have a VGA connector.If one monit

24 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com3 Restart the computer.The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the primary mon

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 254 Click OK to continue.The screen temporarily blacks out, and then the same image displays on both monitors.5 Cli

26 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer, and then click Next.

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 27Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network AdapterBefore you connect your computer to a network,

28 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com3 Click Checklist for creating a network. HINT: Selecting the connection method Th

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 29If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection wi

Contents 3ContentsCAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comCopying CDs HINT: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs.Th

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31Using Easy CD Creator BasicSee the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for instructions on how to use the program

32 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc to its maximum capacity; for example, do

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 33 HINT: Yo u m u s t use CD-R discs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular stereos. CD-RW discs do n

34 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTurning Off the Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by p

2SECTION 2Solving Problems Finding SolutionsFinding Help InformationBattery ProblemsDrive ProblemsE-Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsError MessagesGe

36 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comFinding SolutionsSometimes it’s difficult to figure out where to go for answers. Use this chart to h

Solving Problems 37See page 56.See page 55.See page 53.See page 41.See page 49.See page 48.See page 39.See page 50.See page 44.See page 54.See page 43

38 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comFinding Help InformationBattery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if i

Solving Problems 39Drive ProblemsFloppy drive problems NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You may accidentally misalign the head

4 ContentsCopying CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Using Easy CD Creator Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Us

40 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comCD drive problems HINT: High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. This does not i

Solving Problems 41DVD drive problems HINT: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD driv

42 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comCONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK —If you have other telephone devices sharing

Solving Problems 43Error MessagesIf the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the

44 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comGeneral ProblemsThe computer stops respondingA program stops respondingNOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCE

Solving Problems 45A program crashes repeatedly HINT: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or

46 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comOther technical problemsENSURE THAT YOU HAVE NOT MADE AN ERROR WHILE ENTERING DATA — See the program

Solving Problems 47General hardware problemsIf your computer exhibits one or more of the following symptoms, a device conflict may exist:• Your comput

48 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comKeyboard ProblemsENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS®—1 Click the Start button

Solving Problems 49Mouse ProblemsTEST THE KEYBOARD — Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer, and try using the keyboard. If the new keybo

Contents 5IEEE 1394 Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Keyboard Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48M

50 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comNetwork ProblemsCHECK THE MOUSE CABLE —• Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for d

Solving Problems 51Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page page 9.REST

52 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comIF THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.• Reseat th

Solving Problems 53Printer Problems HINT: Dell does not cover the printer’s warranty. If you need technical assistance for your printer, call the prin

54 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comScanner Problems HINT: Dell does not cover the scanner’s warranty. If you need technical assistance

Solving Problems 55Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers HINT: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows® volume setting

56 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comNo sound from headphonesVideo and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank HINT: See the monitor docum

Solving Problems 57If the screen is difficult to readCHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION — Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is normal f

58 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comADJUST THE WINDOWS® DISPLAY SETTINGS —1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.2 Click

3SECTION 3Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsDell DiagnosticsDriversUsing System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesReinst

6 ContentsResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities . . . . . . . 70Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Befo

60 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDiagnostic LightsTo help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer is equipped with four lig

Advanced Troubleshooting 61Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists.• Ensure that there are no special me

62 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your comput

Advanced Troubleshooting 63• Receive status messages that tell you whether tests completed successfully.• Receive error messages if problems are detec

64 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.com7 Ty p e 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics.8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the

Advanced Troubleshooting 654 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD, remove the CD.5 Close the test

66 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMany drivers such as the keyboard driver come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system

Advanced Troubleshooting 673 Click System.4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab.5 Click Device Manager.6 Right-click the device fo

68 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.com5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers

Advanced Troubleshooting 69 NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close all open files and close all open pr

Contents 7Adding a Floppy Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Removing the Front-Panel Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Ins

70 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comEnabling System RestoreIf you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk s

Advanced Troubleshooting 713 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list.4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a

72 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 Press <F12> immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.If the operating system logo ap

Advanced Troubleshooting 733 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's name window, enter a name for yo

74 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comReinstalling Drivers and Software1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 66).2 Reinsta

4SECTION 4Adding Parts Front and Back View of the ComputerReattaching the Front Door and Hinge ArmsOpening the Computer CoverLooking Inside Your Compu

76 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comFront and Back View of the ComputerFront View235*4*671891011*On computers with an optional floppy drive.

Adding Parts 771 CD or DVD volume control dialMove the dial to adjust the volume of your audio CD or DVD disc.2 CD or DVD drive activity lightThe driv

78 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comBack View21311109864713125

Adding Parts 791 power connector The connection for the power cable.2 voltage selection switch (may not be available on all computers)Set the switch f

8 ContentsOne-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Intel® Warranty Statement for Pe

80 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comReattaching the Front Door and Hinge ArmsTo prevent damage to your computer, the front-panel door is des

Adding Parts 815 Lift both hinge arms to the horizontal position. 6 Use the two view slots to align the pivot bar with the two pivot-bar slots.front-p

82 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal s

Adding Parts 83Reattaching the Front Door CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in &

84 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comOpening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

Adding Parts 85Looking Inside Your Computer HINT: The AGP card is removed from the following illustration to provide a better view of the inside of yo

86 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comsystem board (page 87)hard drive (page 100)drive cablespower cablespower supplycomputer cover*(page 84 a

Adding Parts 87System Boardmemory module connectors (RIMM1, RIMM2) page 94floppy drive connector (FLOPPY)hard drive connector (PRI IDE) battery socket

88 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comInstalling and Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow t

Adding Parts 897 If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step 9.8 If you are rep

CAUTION: Safety Instructions 9CAUTION: Safety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help prot

90 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com10 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the sl

Adding Parts 91 NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing pr

92 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving a Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in &q

Adding Parts 93Adding Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "When Working Inside Your Comp

94 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comMemory modules are the actual components that provide memory for the microprocessor; continuity modules

Adding Parts 95 HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty.Removing a Memory Module1 Shut down the computer (see page 3

96 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 Open the computer cover (see page 84).5 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module c

Adding Parts 976 Align the notches on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press

98 Adding Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com12 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed.Adding or R

Adding Parts 993 Pull the card up and out of the card clip.Installing an AGP Card1 To add or replace the card, press the card lever toward the PCI con