Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by tasosjulianj on May 2nd, 2014
How Do I Connect Powered Speakers To Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
Network Problems 44 Power Problems 44 Printer Problems 46 Scanner Problems 47 Sound and Speaker Problems 48
No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 ...the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. To connect to the telephone wall jack before you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the Internet, you...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
...Support Center, 14 help files
accessing, 32 Hyper-Threading, 26
I
IEEE 1394 problems, 41
Internet problems, 35
Internet connection about, 23 options, 23 setting up, 23
IRQ conflicts, 65
K
keyboard problems, 42
L
lights back of ... System CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
P
password clearing system setup, 109
power problems, 44 turning off your computer, 27...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
..., 18 connecting, 18 parallel...to read, 50 monitor is blank, 50 network, 44 other, 40 power, 44
problems (continued) power light conditions, 44 printer, 46 program crashes, 39 program stops responding,...software, 38-39 sound and speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
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reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell ...
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 and Mouse 10 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 11 Connect the Power Cable 12 Press the Power Button 12 Set Up the Operating System 13 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 14 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 15...
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. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
5
Setup Guide - Page 9
Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at... cabinet or a drawer when it to place your computer. 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 11
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable)
9 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.
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
...) into the network connector. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to complete your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of your computer. To connect your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
To set up an Internet connection. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting...are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the...
Setup Guide - Page 17
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Turn on the screen. Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... later. Have your country. If you get one.
16 To set up your connection to a wireless router:
1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router.
Follow the instructions on the screen to your...
Setup Guide - Page 23
NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use with audio
programs.
3
Headphone connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The computer is in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power.
• Solid white - Connects to place portable devices such as an external drive, MP3 player, mobile phone, and so on page 33.
21
Used to...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... require more than 1.5 A/5 V input current for charging to charge the device.
Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: Certain devices may not charge when the computer is powered on the computer to the USB PowerShare connector. To continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it may result in potential damage to your computer
is...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... power supply. NOTE: The power supply light may vary.
2 Power supply light - The appearance of this connector may not be available on any installed PCI Express cards.
Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to connectors on all computers.
3 Back panel connectors - Provide access to the appropriate connectors.
4 Expansion card slots - 1 Power connector - Using Your XPS Desktop...
Setup Guide - Page 28
..., printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R surround connector -
Connect to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector - Connects to side L/R surround
speakers. Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
89
26
1
S/PDIF...
Setup Guide - Page 29
... L/R surround
speakers.
8
Microphone connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or
to a network
or a broadband device if you are using
a wired network. Connects your computer to an audio cable for a wired network connection.
27 The two lights next to
the connector indicate the status and
activity for audio input.
9
Front L/R line-out connector -
Using Your XPS Desktop...
Setup Guide - Page 66
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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