Top 20 Dell Dimension 8200 PC Desktop Questions & Answers

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Jokodi Haynes, The Dimension 8200 memory specs are listed below. Memory Architecture RDRAM Memory connectors four Memory capacities 64-, 128-, 256-, and 512-MB non-ECC RDRAM Minimum memory 128 MB Maximum memory 2 GB with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP; 512 MB with Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Memory type PC800 (non-ECC) Memory speed 40 ns or faster BIOS address F8000h Thank You, Dell-Jesse L Dell Social Media and Communities

Go to control panel then power options the set the laptop dimming settings to desired effect

A steady or Amber blinking power button indicates a low voltage problem. This can be caused by a defective power supply or a defective motherboard. Just to make sure that nothing else is causing the problem, remove any PCI cards like modem, video card, sound card, etc... Remove the memory modules and disconnect cables to CD/DVD drives. Look at the USB ports to see if any are damaged.

Well, I\'ll go with Dick\'s solution. Its the Problem in your Ram or motherboard\'s ram slot. Check One by one both the ram and the slots.

If you're talking about the light blinking on the CD/DVD drive when you try to turn on your system .. that's because it's getting enough power for the disc drive to run it's onboard boot circuits. Does not mean that the rest of the system is getting the power it needs .. could very well be that your main Power Supply Unit (psu) is going out. Note :: PSU's are one of the most frequently replaced items in desktop systems. Many new systems come under-powered and upgrades that place more demand on the power supply will stress minimal psu units. When I replace them, if at all possible, I put in stronger ones so they do not stress and wear out as quickly. If you're talking about the actual Power LED on the computer blinking, its most likely an error. The 8200 has a set of LEDs on the back to indicate various failure codes. You didn't mention beeping so its not a beep code, which exists as well. If any light other than the CD/DVD disc light is what you were talking about, please clarify or visit [Link shown below] :: the Dimension 8200 pdf manual link, codes in it. QwkLink1

The beep sequence is diagnostic. It can tell you what the problem is. For example two short beeps tells you that there is no RAM installed. For the full set of beep codes see http://support.dell.com/support/systemsinfo/document.aspx?~file=/systems/inspd530/en/om/html/trouble.htm#wp1085300

You might want to install a program called CCleaner. Very good with removing programs. If that doesn't appear, there might be a way of removing it from the registry. Use this microsoft article How to manually remove programs from the Add or Remove Programs tool

Sounds like a power pack problem. But when it does run, have you had any other problems? Are you using Win XP?

Check the cable connections to the drives. Go to BIOS and see if they are detected there Reset BIOS to Optimum Default

Take out all of the SIMMs. Put one in and power on the PC's If this errors then take that one out and put another one in. If this errors do the same for the others. You may also find that removing one of the SIMMs sticks will allow the system to start. As they may have to be added in pairs. ie. You have 2, 4 or 6 installed. But 5 will not work. Check the Dell site to confirm "configuration of Memory".

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Plug and Play Error? Check and see what CD/DVD Device you have connected. An 8200 uses Either SATA Connectors or IDE (WIDE GRAY CABLE) to connect to the hard disk and the Optical Drives. You may also want to check the jumper settings on the CD/DVD Drives. You will see if it's been set to "Cable Select," which is AUTO for most Dell computers. Dell OptiPlex and Dimension computers can be tricky so try "Cable Select" first. If you have TWO cd/dvd Drives in the PC, you have to have one SET for "master," and the other one to NOT HAVE A JUMPER AT ALL. Dell computers just work weird that way.

F2 Enter Setup (CMOS settings) Use arrow keys to navigate ALL menus. CHANGE NOTHING just look. After you have seen all go back thru and write down any settings you think might apply.things like: Plug and Play operating System (yes or no); Assign IRQ ( use automatic for all ); Reset Config Data (YES). Then go back thru again and change settings ONE AT A TIME be sure to make note on paper what you change and old setting and new setting you are testing.EACH time you change a setting save settings and resume boot.Is it fixed ?reboot and enter setup if and change that setting back, Test the settings you think may apply one at a time noting any additional errors or improvements or simply no effect.Use your intuition, TAKE MOST EXCELLENT NOTES, change only one thing at a time at first being prepared to change it right back if a problem arises.If you can not get it solved with a CMOS setting you could try setting it up from the beginning. Swap in a new HD, take small watch type battery out of socket on mainboard to power off CMOS chip and thereby clear it's memory. The default CMOS settings will be used. Boot from install CD and install windows all over again on new HD. Once you have a bootable machine in stall old HD as second HD so you can access it to transfer over files you wish to save, then you can erase the old HD by formatting it and have more storage space if you want it or simply remove it.

Make sure the device is properly recognized in device manager. Right click on Computer, Properties, Device ManagerMake sure the device does not have a red X or a yellow !. Red X means it is disabled. (Right click and click Enable), Yellow ! means a problem with the driver. You will want to download and install any updated drivers available from the manufacturer. It could also be an issue with your gateway. Try unplugging the router for ~10 seconds, replug and wait ~30 seconds and try to connect to it again.

might start with replacing the brake switch at the pedal, it usually involves the torque converter not locking up due to the vcm not sencing the brakes not being applied

What hardware have you added? What is the Configuration error? Why don't you ask a question?

CHECK YOUR CABELS,JOHN OR IT CAN BE A BROOKEN MONITOR.THE VIDEOCARD MAIGHT HAVE BROOKEN.TRY WITH A OTHER MONITOR WILL THAT WORK YOURS ARE BROOKEN IF NOT.THE VIDEOCARD IS BROOKEN.

Boot your computer into safe mode with AVG.To do this go to the boot menu and press safe mode with AVG.IF this still does not work,check your motherboard and check the hard rive cable is connected correctly. If not,replace