Dell Dimension 8250 Support Question
Dell Dimension 8250 Support Question
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Question posted by yanowsky on January 4th, 2012
Video Card For Dell Dimension 8250
I need to replace the video card an can not find the exact match. will another card work or do I need to buy a new computer.
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Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 1
Dell™ Dimension™ 8250 Series
USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector
service tag
power connector voltage selection switch serial connector
keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) microphone ...drive light* hard drive light power button
*On computers with an optional floppy drive. parallel connector
mouse connector network adapter
video connector
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Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 2
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A00 Information in this document is strictly forbidden.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, and DellNet are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation;
Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to change without notice. © 2003...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 5
... and Speaker Problems 55
No sound from speakers 55 No sound from headphones 56 Video and Monitor Problems 56 If the screen is blank 56 If the screen is difficult to ...read 57
3 Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights 60 Dell Diagnostics 62
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 62 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 63 Drivers 65 What Is a Driver 65 Identifying Drivers 66 ...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 12
...: Do not attempt to service the computer yourself, except as the metal
around the card-slot openings at the back of cable, press in the sequence indicated. Doing so reduces...steps in on the locking tabs before disconnecting the cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
When Using Your Computer (continued)
When Working Inside Your Computer
Before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 22
... connectors: a Connect one of the computer.
If both monitors have VGA connectors, you purchased a video card that supports dual monitors, follow the instructions in this section to the VGA (blue) connector on the
computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
USB connector on computer
USB printer cable
USB connector on printer
Connecting Two Monitors...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 31
... writes to record music or permanently store data files.
Using Easy CD Creator Basic
See the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for instructions on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, which is located in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center (see the Roxio documentation for Your Computer" on computers that...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 52
... is turned on. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device,
such as a lamp. •...the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 120).
52 So l vi n g Pro b l em s I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - The computer is securely connected to match the AC power at your...cards (see page 88). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 120).
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 56
....dell.com
R U N T H E S P E A K E R D I A G N O S T I C T S - C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C S - A D J U S T T H E W I GI T A L M OD E - Click or double-click the speaker icon in digital mode. D I S A B L E D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Your headphones do not work if the CD drive is operating in the lower-right corner of your screen. Video...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 61
... the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 120). GGGY
Other failure. Advanced Troubleshooting 61
ABCD
• Ensure that you are installing are properly connected from the computer for each card. YGYY ABCD
PCI bus failure has occurred.
1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (see page 92) (not the video card) and then restarting the...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 62
... detected. • Access online help information that describes the tests and devices.
62 Advanced Troubleshooting
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Diagnostic Code Definition
Corrective Action
YGYG ABCD
Video controller failure.
• If the computer has a video card, remove the card and reinstall it (see page 98).
• If the problem persists or the computer has...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 63
... press . 4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD (see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
1 Shut down and restart the computer. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows®...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 66
... new driver.
You may need to install drivers if you:
• Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support...the Device Manager window, scroll down the list to replace the driver with your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. To use Windows XP Device Driver ...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 67
... CD or DVD drive. Advanced Troubleshooting 67 Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the
CD or DVD drive. If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you installed the new driver. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 79
... into a USB connector. Use the blue line-in connector
7 video connector 8 line-out connector
9 microphone connector
10 USB 2.0 connectors ...to attach headphones and most closely matches the AC power available in connector is on the card. 1 power connector 2 voltage....
See "When Using Your Computer" on the card.
Dell recommends the use of the USB connectors.
On computers...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 90
... fully seated in the computer.
90 A d d i n g Pa r ts www.dell.com | support.dell.com
10 Place the card in the top of the card into the card connector on the system board. not fully seated card fully seated card
bracket caught outside of slot
bracket within slot
11 Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that the...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 92
... card by its connector. 8 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 84). 5 Press the lever on . 11 Remove the card's driver from the operating system.
92 A d d i n g Pa r ts NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into place, securing the card(s) in "When Working...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 100
...Working Inside Your Computer" on . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and devices to the card's video connector. Also, disconnect any of the computer, before opening the cover. www.dell.com | support.dell...their electrical outlets. Adding a Second Hard Drive
CAUTION: Before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 127
... Code City Code
Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address
Hong Kong
Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™)
International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and
Country Code: 852
Dell Precision™)
Customer Service (non-technical, post-sales issues)
Transaction Sales
Large Corporate Accounts HK
Large...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 129
...: 81
Technical Support outside of Japan (servers)
City Code: 44
Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™)
Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron)
Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, and Latitude™)
Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude)
24-Hour Automated Order Service
Customer Care
Business...
Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual - Page 131
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General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail (Technical Support): (Enterprise): nl_server_support@dell.com (Latitude): nl_latitude_support@dell.com (Inspiron): nl_inspiron_support@dell.com (Dimension): nl_dimension_support@dell.com (OptiPlex): nl_optiplex_support@dell.com (Dell Precision): nl_workstation_support@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support Fax Home/Small...
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