Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by rbcjasnbra on April 14th, 2014
Dell 8300 Freezes Up Before Windows Can Boot
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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 ... lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram)
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Owner's Manual - Page 59
... system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to wait until you see the Windows desktop.
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... or install a new driver (see page 62). Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver ...oubleshooting If you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... displayed by your computer appears. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Advanced Troubleshooting 63
A message stating that you want to...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
.... Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Advanced Troubleshooting 67
The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and ...Windows XP installed and you see the 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 key to boot...
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 Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 ...the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? www.dell.com | support.dell.com
8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's name window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 107
... titles contain settings or values. The box at the top of your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. A line of boxes across the bottom of additional options. •...security features. When appears to the right of an option title, press to change the boot sequence for information on the option that you cannot change appear bright on the screen....
Owner's Manual - Page 108
...boot devices. Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 2 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot...minus (-) to boot from the CD drive so that is to be used for Future Boots 1 Enter ...example, to tell the computer to boot from the hard drive when the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 117
..., Website and E-Mail Address
Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com Technical Support Customer Care Fax TechFax Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): den_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): den_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_server_support@dell.com Technical Support Customer Care (Relational) Home...
Owner's Manual - Page 125
....com
International Access Code: 00 E-mail Support (portable computers):
Country Code: 47
nor_nbk_support@dell.com
E-mail Support (desktop computers):
nor_support@dell.com
E-mail Support (servers):
nordic_server_support@dell.com
Technical Support
Relational Customer Care
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Switchboard
Fax Switchboard
Panama
General Support
Peru
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Poland...
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 15
... including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc
NOTE: Dell...). Insert the disc or USB key in when you set up Microsoft Windows.
The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to...
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.
To set up your ISP or cellular ...in connector on your computer.
2. Turn on your computer.
3. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV.
4. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... image: box.
4. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting...
2. The Add/Edit Category window appears.
2. Remove a Category or Icon
1.
Add an Icon
Drag and drop the icon to ...icon on the screen. Choose the desired option to the Dock or a category. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Click Save.
Right-click the...
Setup Guide - Page 45
...).
then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Using Support Tools
4. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Write down your screen.
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for devices such as the system board...
Setup Guide - Page 50
... to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Repair Your Computer.
48 Turn off your computer.
4. When the DELL logo appears, press several...your computer to an earlier operating state
• Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to the operating state it was in when ...
Setup Guide - Page 52
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Follow the instructions on your computer.
&#...
1. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your computer and try again.
3....
Setup Guide - Page 53
...
2. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. If possible, ...51 NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on certain computers. This option restores your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Turn on ....
Setup Guide - Page 66
..., click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center.
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7...
one 3.5-inch bay for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card ...
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