Owner's Manual
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parallel connector diagnostic lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram) www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 8300 Series USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector Service Tag power connector voltage selection switch serial connector keyboard connector center/LFE connector line-out connector microphone...
parallel connector diagnostic lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram) www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 8300 Series USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector Service Tag power connector voltage selection switch serial connector keyboard connector center/LFE connector line-out connector microphone...
Owner's Manual
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.... • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated video, contact Dell (see page 82) and then restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for each card. A possible video card failure has occurred. Light Pattern A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D Problem Description A possible expansion...
.... • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated video, contact Dell (see page 82) and then restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for each card. A possible video card failure has occurred. Light Pattern A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D Problem Description A possible expansion...
Owner's Manual
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... the parallel connector. Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. (On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card.) Use the blue line-in connector 8 video connector 9 optional sound card connector 10 network adapter connector Insert the power cable. To attach your computer to a network or modem, connect...
... the parallel connector. Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. (On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card.) Use the blue line-in connector 8 video connector 9 optional sound card connector 10 network adapter connector Insert the power cable. To attach your computer to a network or modem, connect...
Owner's Manual
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.... 6 Open the computer cover (see page 78). 7 Remove the two green plastic rails from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to the card's video connector. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the network wall jack...
.... 6 Open the computer cover (see page 78). 7 Remove the two green plastic rails from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to the card's video connector. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the network wall jack...
Setup Guide
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... Your XPS Desktop 8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Turns on the lower end of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is inserted. 2 Media Card Reader ...(2) - Connect to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media card. 3 Optical drive - Indicates if a media card is blinking. 19 Press the marked portion on when the computer reads or...optional). 4 Optical drive bay (optional) - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. A...
... Your XPS Desktop 8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Turns on the lower end of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is inserted. 2 Media Card Reader ...(2) - Connect to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media card. 3 Optical drive - Indicates if a media card is blinking. 19 Press the marked portion on when the computer reads or...optional). 4 Optical drive bay (optional) - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. A...
Setup Guide
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... your computer. 25 1 Power connector - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the power cable. Using Your XPS Desktop 5 Security cable slot - Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer. 6 Padlock rings - Connects to the appropriate connectors. 4 Expansion card slots - The appearance of the power supply. Provide...
... your computer. 25 1 Power connector - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the power cable. Using Your XPS Desktop 5 Security cable slot - Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer. 6 Padlock rings - Connects to the appropriate connectors. 4 Expansion card slots - The appearance of the power supply. Provide...
Setup Guide
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...Blu-ray Discs (optional). After connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can access websites, setup an e-mail accout, and upload or download files. Optional... TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. 28 You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and... use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs/DVDs/ Blu-ray Discs (optional), listen to music and radio stations. Using Your XPS Desktop Software Features Productivity and ...
...Blu-ray Discs (optional). After connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can access websites, setup an e-mail accout, and upload or download files. Optional... TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. 28 You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and... use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs/DVDs/ Blu-ray Discs (optional), listen to music and radio stations. Using Your XPS Desktop Software Features Productivity and ...
Setup Guide
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... service personnel should remove the computer cover. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure 31 NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for assistance. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following...
... service personnel should remove the computer cover. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure 31 NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for assistance. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following...
