Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by davidn2 on August 30th, 2013
How To Add Usb 3.0 To Dell Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer. USB connector on computer
USB printer cable
USB connector on printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as: • E-mails • Toolbar settings • Window sizes...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... to the device name, you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 63) does not...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... that came with the device. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating... 32. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
If you want to reinstall and follow ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...the screen. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To ... and the speed of your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
R
reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
S
safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47 screen. printer cable, 18 connecting...setting up, 18 USB, 19
problems battery, 32 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 34 computer crashes, 38-39 computer stops responding, 38 conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic...
Setup Guide - Page 5
Contents
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 5 Lifting Your Computer 6 Before Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connect the Display 8 Connect the...Connect to the Internet (Optional 15
Using Your XPS Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20
Back View Features 24 Back Panel Connectors 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30
Solving Problems 31 Beep ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer.
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell XPS 8300 desktop. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
5
Setup Guide - Page 10
...utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com.
NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY ONE of the connectors on ...the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default). Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously.
Setup Guide - Page 12
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer.
10
Setup Guide - Page 15
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the ... connection. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you will take some time to support...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...other system settings have left the computer in the computer.
2.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a...Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3. Click Create Recovery Media.
4. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... Internet connection.
• If you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center...-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you need an external modem ... or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of ...
Setup Guide - Page 21
Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray ...Optical drive - Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Connect to USB devices, such as a front panel USB 3.0 compliant interface.
6 FlexBay cover -
Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... website or call technical support.
2
Microphone or line-in
connector -
NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on page 33.
21 Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system, use with either turned off when pressed.
Used to identify your computer.
4 Accessory tray -
1 ...
Setup Guide - Page 24
...to
USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard,
printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
7
USB 2.0 connector with USB
PowerShare ...-
In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Doing so may result in potential damage to the USB... device, it again. Connects to charge the device. The USB PowerShare
feature (enabled by default) allows you turn on /...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the power cable. The appearance of your computer.
6 Padlock rings - Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of this connector may not be available on any installed PCI Express cards. Indicates power availability of the power supply. Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security...
Setup Guide - Page 28
Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
89
26
1
S/PDIF connector - Connects to side L/R surround
speakers. Connects to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to
the HDMI connector on your display
or TV.
3
eSATA connector -
Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA connector - Connect to
amplifiers, ...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... Remove a Category or Icon
1. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting...
2.
Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box.
4. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. The Add/Edit Category window appears.
2.
Setup Guide - Page 66
... may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
64 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel H67
Drives
Internally accessible
Externally accessible
two 3.5-inch bays for SATA hard drives...
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