www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Dimension™ 9200Owner’s ManualFlexBays (2) for optionalfloppy drive or optional Media Card Readerhard drive activi
10 Finding Information• Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key LabelService Tag and Microsoft Windows Product KeyThese
100 Removing and Installing PartsDrive Panels CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in th
Removing and Installing Parts 1013Grasping the lever on the sliding plate, pull the sliding plate to the right and hold in place. NOTE: The sliding p
102 Removing and Installing PartsReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert1Slide the tab on the left side of the drive-panel insert under the center drive pane
Removing and Installing Parts 103Replacing the Drive Panel1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 77.2Align the drive panel tab
104 Removing and Installing PartsGeneral Installation GuidelinesConnect the hard drives to the connectors labeled "SATA0" and "SATA1&qu
Removing and Installing Parts 105Removing a Hard Drive1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 77.2Remove the computer cover (se
106 Removing and Installing Parts5Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 121).6If removing this drive change
Removing and Installing Parts 1079Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.10Replace the computer cover (see
108 Removing and Installing Parts3Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 78).4Press in on the tabs on each sid
Removing and Installing Parts 1099Replace the computer cover ("Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 121). NOTICE: To connect a network cab
Finding Information 11• How to use Windows XP• How to work with programs and files• How to personalize my desktopWindows Help and Support Center1Click
110 Removing and Installing Parts6Pull the sliding plate to the right and hold in place.7Slide the floppy drive out of the floppy drive bay.1 power ca
Removing and Installing Parts 1118If you are not replacing the drive, reinstall the drive panel insert (see "Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert&quo
112 Removing and Installing Parts12When you restart your computer, enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 127). Then, go the the &qu
Removing and Installing Parts 1131 Media Card Reader (not present on all computers)2 USB cable21DIM_book.book Page 113 Monday, October 15, 2007 11
114 Removing and Installing Parts5Disconnect the USB cable on the back of the Media Card Reader. Disconnect the other end of the cable from the USB co
Removing and Installing Parts 115Installing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
116 Removing and Installing Parts9Connect the USB cable to the back of the Media Card Reader and to the USB connector on the system board (see "S
Removing and Installing Parts 117Removing a CD/DVD Drive1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 77.2Remove the computer cover (
118 Removing and Installing Parts5Slide the drive release mechanism to the right to release the shoulder screw and slide the drive out to remove it fr
Removing and Installing Parts 1195Remove three shoulder screws from the inside of the drive-panel insert and attach the screws to the new drive.6Slide
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120 Removing and Installing Parts8Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.9Replac
Removing and Installing Parts 121 NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with
122 Removing and Installing Parts3Lower the cover into place:aPivot the cover down.bPress down on the right side of the cover until it closes.cPress d
Appendix 123AppendixSpecificationsProcessorProcessor type Intel® Pentium® 4 Intel® Pentium® D Intel® Core™ 2 DuoLevel 2 (L2) Cache at least 2 MB on In
124 AppendixAudioType Sigmatel 9227 audio codecInternal 7.1 channel or PCI option cardsExpansion BusBus type PCI 32-bit (PCI Specification 2.2)PCI Exp
Appendix 125DrivesExternally accessible: two 3.5-inch drive bays (FlexBay)two 5.25-inch drive baysAvailable devices serial ATA hard drives, serial ATA
126 AppendixControls and LightsPower control push buttonPower light green light — Blinking green in sleep state; solid green for power-on state.amber
Appendix 127System SetupOverviewUse system setup as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any har
128 Appendix3Once the F2 prompt appears, press <F2> immediately. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. If you press
Appendix 129System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13Setting Up and Using Your ComputerFront View of the Computer239481075611112DIM_book.book Page 13 Monday, Octobe
130 AppendixIntegrated Audio Enables or disables the onboard audio controller.USB Controller Set to On (default) so that USB devices will be detected
Appendix 131SecurityAdmin Password This option provides restricted access to the computer's system setup program in the same way that access to t
132 AppendixBoot SequenceThis feature allows you to set the order in which the BIOS will search devices when trying to find an operating system. NOTI
Appendix 133•Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. If no CD is in the drive, or if the CD has no operating sy
134 AppendixClearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Pro
Appendix 135Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product I
136 AppendixDell-installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. In addition, any Dell-
Appendix 137The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: • Product
138 AppendixAntigua and Barbuda Website: www.dell.com.agE-mail: [email protected] Support1-800-805-5924Aomen Technical Support (Dell™
Appendix 139AustriaInternational Access Code: 900Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected]/Small Business Sales08
14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 1 cover release latch Use this latch to remove the cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 78
140 AppendixBrazilInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 55City Code: 51Website: www.dell.com/brE-mail: [email protected] Care and T
Appendix 141Chile (Santiago)Country Code: 56City Code: 2Website: www.dell.com/clE-mail: [email protected] and Customer Supporttoll-free: 12
142 AppendixColombia Website: www.dell.com/clE-mail: [email protected] Supporttoll-free: 1-800-915-5704Costa Rica Website: www.dell.com
Appendix 143Ecuador Website: www.dell.com/ecE-mail: [email protected] Support (calling from Quito)toll-free: 999-119-877-655-3355General
144 AppendixFrance (Paris) (Montpellier)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 33City Codes: (1) (4)Website: support.euro.dell.comHome and Small B
Appendix 145GreeceInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 30Website: support.euro.dell.comTechnical Support 00800-44 14 95 18Gold Service Technical
146 AppendixIndia E-mail: [email protected][email protected][email protected] Support1600338045and 160
Appendix 147Italy (Milan)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 39City Code: 02Website: support.euro.dell.comHome and Small BusinessTechnical Supp
148 AppendixJapan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Website: support.jp.dell.comTechnical Support (servers)toll-fre
Appendix 149Latin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-3619Fax (Techn
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15Back View of the Computer1 power connector Insert the power cable.2 back I/O connectors Plug USB, network, S/PDIF
150 AppendixMexicoInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 52E-mail: [email protected] Support (TelMex)toll-free: 1-866-563-4425Sales
Appendix 151Norway (Lysaker)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 47Website: support.euro.dell.comTechnical Support for XPS815 35 043Technical Su
152 AppendixSt. Lucia Website: www.dell.com/lcE-mail: [email protected] Supporttoll-free: 1-866-464-4352St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Appendix 153South Africa (Johannesburg)International Access Code:09/091Country Code: 27City Code: 11Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: dell_za_supp
154 AppendixSwitzerland (Geneva)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 41City Code: 22Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: Tech_support_central_E
Appendix 155Turks and Caicos Islands Website: www.dell.com/tcE-mail: [email protected] Supporttoll-free: 1-877-441-4735U.K. (Bracknell)In
156 AppendixU.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status Servicetoll-free: 1-800-433-9014AutoTech (portab
Appendix 157U.S. Virgin Islands E-mail: [email protected] Supporttoll-free: 1-877-702-4360Venezuela Website: www.dell.com/veE-mail: la-
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Glossary 159GlossaryTerms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your partic
16 Setting Up and Using Your ComputerBack Panel Connectors1 link integrity light• Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the c
160 Glossarybus — A communication pathway between the components in your computer.bus speed — The speed, given in MHz, that indicates how fast a bus c
Glossary 161disk striping generally allow the user to select the data unit size or stripe width. DMA — direct memory access — A channel that allows ce
162 Glossaryextended display mode — A display setting that allows you to use a second monitor as an extension of your display. Also referred to as dua
Glossary 163Hyper-Threading — Hyper-Threading is an Intel technology that can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor
164 GlossaryMMb — megabit — A measurement of memory chip capacity that equals 1024 Kb.Mbps — megabits per second — One million bits per second. This m
Glossary 165Pparallel connector — An I/O port often used to connect a parallel printer to your computer. Also referred to as an LPT port.partition — A
166 GlossaryRFI — radio frequency interference — Interference that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. R
Glossary 167more than 20 percent below the normal AC-line voltage level.Network connections cannot be protected by surge protectors. Always disconnect
168 GlossaryVvideo controller — The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an integrated video controller) that provides
Glossary 169Zip — A popular data compression format. Files that have been compressed with the Zip format are called Zip files and usually have a filen
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17Connecting Monitors CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instruc
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Index 171IndexAaudio. See soundBbatteryproblems, 49replacing, 120BIOS, 127boot sequenceabout, 132changing, 133option settings, 132bootingto a USB devi
172 Index172 IndexEe-mailproblems, 51End User License Agreement, 9ergonomics information, 9error messagesdiagnostic lights, 65troubleshooting, 53FFile
Index 173Ppasswordclearing, 134jumper, 134PC Restore, 74PCI cardsremoving, 90PCI Express cardsinstalling, 92removing, 97phone numbers, 137playing CDs,
174 Index174 Indexspecificationsaudio, 124computer information, 123connectors, 125controls and lights, 126drives, 125environmental, 127expansion bus,
18 Setting Up and Using Your ComputerIf you purchased a graphics card that supports dual monitors, follow these instructions to connect and enable you
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19Connecting a Television (TV) NOTE: See the documentation that came with your TV to ensure that you properly conf
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates
20 Setting Up and Using Your ComputerSetting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.Se
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the Internet, you need a m
22 Setting Up and Using Your ComputerIf you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop, or if you want to set up an Internet connection w
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23Network Setup WizardThe Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you throug
24 Setting Up and Using Your ComputerYou can transfer the data to the new computer over a network, with an add in PS2/serial adapter (optional), or yo
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 257On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer, then click Next.After the in
26 Setting Up and Using Your Computer7On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer, then click Next.After the in
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 273Press the eject button or gently push on the tray to close it.To format CDs for storing data, to create music CD
28 Setting Up and Using Your ComputerFor more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD or DVD player (if available).Adjusting the Volu
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 29The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD using Roxio Creator Plus - Dell Editi
Contents 3ContentsFinding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Setting Up and Using Your Computer . . . .
30 Setting Up and Using Your ComputerCD-Writable DrivesDVD-Writable DrivesHelpful Tips• Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a C
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer.The Medi
32 Setting Up and Using Your ComputerTo use the Media Card Reader:1Check the media or card to determine the proper orientation for insertion.2Slide th
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 33To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity, click the Start button, click Tu rn Off Comp
34 Setting Up and Using Your Computer•Minimal Power Management — If you want your computer to run with minimal power conservation.•Max Battery — If yo
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35 NOTICE: Do not wipe the display screen with any soap or alcohol solution. Doing so may damage the antiglare coa
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Optimizing Performance 37Optimizing PerformanceHyper-ThreadingHyper-Threading is an Intel® technology that can enhance overall computer performance by
38 Optimizing PerformanceRAID Level 0 Configuration NOTICE: Because RAID level 0 configurations provide no data redundancy, a failure of one drive re
Optimizing Performance 39If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to the surviving drive. A replacement drive can
4 ContentsCopying CDs and DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28How to Copy a CD or DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 Optimizing Performance4Press the left- and right-arrow keys to highlight RAID On, press <Enter>, and then press <Esc>. NOTE: For more
Optimizing Performance 41Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration1Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled
42 Optimizing PerformanceUsing the Intel Application AcceleratorIf you already have one hard drive with the operating system installed on it, and you
Optimizing Performance 43Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration NOTICE: The following procedure will result in the loss of all data on the hard drives
44 Optimizing PerformanceMigrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration1Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Ena
Optimizing Performance 455Enter a RAID volume name or accept the default name.6From the drop-down box, select RAID 1 as the RAID level.7On the Select
46 Optimizing PerformanceDell DataSafe (Optional)Dell DataSafe is a solution to help you protect your data against unfortunate events such as data los
Optimizing Performance 47Enabling the QRT Feature in System SetupThe QRT drivers must be installed before the Quick Resume feature becomes active. The
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Solving Problems 49Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting TipsFollow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer:• If you added or removed a part before t
Contents 53 Solving Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Troubleshooting Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50 Solving ProblemsDrive Problems CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product In
Solving Problems 51Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveHard drive problemsE-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you perform any of th
52 Solving ProblemsCHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION —CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK —CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK —USE A DIFFER
Solving Problems 53Error MessagesIf the error message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running wh
54 Solving ProblemsMedia Card Reader ProblemsKeyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety i
Solving Problems 55Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in
56 Solving ProblemsA program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemA solid blue screen appearsOther software problemsRUN THE PROGRAM COMP
Solving Problems 57Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
58 Solving ProblemsNetwork Problems CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Solving Problems 59Power Problems CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product I
6 Contents4 Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Diagnostic Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60 Solving ProblemsPrinter Problems CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Solving Problems 61Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in th
62 Solving ProblemsNo sound from headphonesVideo and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the s
Solving Problems 63The screen is difficult to readCHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT —• If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that t
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Troubleshooting Tools 65Troubleshooting ToolsDiagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety i
66 Troubleshooting ToolsMemory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred.• If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modul
Troubleshooting Tools 67No memory modules are detected.• If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory&qu
68 Troubleshooting ToolsDell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Pro
Troubleshooting Tools 69Dell Diagnostics Main Menu1After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option
Contents 7Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103General Installation Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . .
70 Troubleshooting Tools4Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Mai
Troubleshooting Tools 715Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon.If an excl
72 Troubleshooting ToolsResolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesIf a device is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected
Troubleshooting Tools 73Creating a Restore Point1Click Start, then click Help and Support.2Click the task for System Restore.3Follow the instructions
74 Troubleshooting Tools3Click the System Restore tab.4Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Usi
Troubleshooting Tools 75Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from
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Removing and Installing Parts 77Removing and Installing PartsBefore You BeginThis chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the componen
78 Removing and Installing PartsBefore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential da
Removing and Installing Parts 79 NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such
8 ContentsFCC Notice (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136FCC Class B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80 Removing and Installing PartsInside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ins
Removing and Installing Parts 81System Board Components1519 2026144911108713121516318171 memory module connectors (1, 2, 3, 4)2 battery socket (BATTER
82 Removing and Installing PartsMemoryYou can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the t
Removing and Installing Parts 83 NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty. NOTICE: If you remove your original memory
84 Removing and Installing Parts4Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.5Align the notch on the bottom of the module w
Removing and Installing Parts 85 NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equa
86 Removing and Installing PartsCards CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Produc
Removing and Installing Parts 871 release tabs (2) 2 filler bracket 3 alignment guide4 alignment bar 5 card retention door51234DIM_book.book Page 87
88 Removing and Installing Parts3Push the two release tabs on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door is hing
Removing and Installing Parts 899Before you close the card retention door, ensure that:• The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the
Finding Information 9Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may
90 Removing and Installing Parts10Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the card(s). NOTICE: Do not route card cables ove
Removing and Installing Parts 914Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.5Remove t
92 Removing and Installing PartsInstalling a PCI Express Card1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 77.2If present on your com
Removing and Installing Parts 935If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step 7.
94 Removing and Installing Parts7Pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector.8Prepare the card for
Removing and Installing Parts 9511Ensure that:• The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.• The notch in the top of t
96 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cov
Removing and Installing Parts 97Removing a PCI Express Card1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 77.2Remove the computer cove
98 Removing and Installing Parts4Push the two release tabs on the card retention door toward each other and pivot the door open. Because the door is h
Removing and Installing Parts 99 NOTICE: Ensure that you release the securing tab to unseat the card. If the card is not removed correctly, the syste
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