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Question posted by alalkan on January 28th, 2012

How To Boot Cdrom

New xps 8300 yesterday. Looking how to boot a cdrom linux iso ? blsx

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Answer #1: Posted by Nixie on January 28th, 2012 4:51 PM
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You need to go into your BIOS and change the boot priority so it boots from your CD-ROM. Enter your BIOS by pressing, usually "DELETE" or "F2". 

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Owner's Manual - Page 20

...and the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on a removable medium, such ... 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 21

...Do you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. To copy data from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears...all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are ...
Owner's Manual - Page 23

...any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the ...connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the telephone wall jack ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62

...XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. If an exclamation point is your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new...support.dell.com and your first time to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63

...System Restore. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click...page 32. Using Windows® System Restore The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to return your data files or recover...the new hardware might not be displayed by your computer are not displayed, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 66

...ResourceCD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any required drivers. To reinstall Windows XP, you need to the operating state... it was in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need the following sections in the order in which they are listed. After you reinstall the operating system, you installed the new...
Owner's Manual - Page 67

... to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to select the highlighted partition... Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any open files and exit any key to boot from ...
Owner's Manual - Page 68

...NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to provide further information regarding your network configuration, ... located on the back of your settings, accept the default selections. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer ...
Owner's Manual - Page 88

...may have, even if you purchased the new modules from Dell. Addressing Memory with a new memory module. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any new modules that your computer and attached devices ...when you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory available to the operating system is covered ...
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 Keyboard... Media (Recommended 14 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 15 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...
Setup Guide - Page 7

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 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer.
Setup Guide - Page 8

Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Lifting Your Computer To ensure safety and to avoid any damage to your computer, lift it by holding the lift points in the front and back of your computer. 6
Setup Guide - Page 9

... overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 7 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat.
Setup Guide - Page 10

... or HDMI-to-DVI adapter) to connect your display to the discrete graphics card if the connector on the discrete graphics card. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Connect the Display If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. NOTE: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled...
Setup Guide - Page 11

Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer Cable Display DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to identify the connectors on your computer and display. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable) 9
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 13

To connect your computer. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network connector. Connect the other end of the network cable to the ...
Setup Guide - Page 14

Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button 12
Setup Guide - Page 19

Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 17 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. In the search box, type network, and then ... type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Click Start → Control Panel. 3.
Setup Guide - Page 66

NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader 64 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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