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Dell Xps 8300 When I Turn On It Beeps With Blinking Orange Light

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... 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 connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD drive eject button floppy...

Owner's Manual - Page 5

...50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 61 What Is a Driver 61 Identifying Drivers 61 Reinstalling ... and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows XP 66 Contents 5

Owner's Manual - Page 10

... or disconnecting a device from the computer. 1 Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. 2 Turn off the computer before touching anything inside the computer, unplug the computer to the computer. 3 Ground yourself by Dell. An auto-sensing voltage circuit - Always follow installation and service instructions closely. Doing so reduces the...

Owner's Manual - Page 14

...describes your computer. • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for ? • Tips on using ...computer • How to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Express Service Code and Product Key Label These labels are you...

Owner's Manual - Page 18

... and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 27). If you purchased a printer cable at the same time...

Owner's Manual - Page 50

.... 50 Solving Pr oblems If the power light is blinking, press a key on the Start Here ...dell.com Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is working by testing it to the computer. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R C A B L E C O N N E C T I G H T S - Ensure that the electrical outlet is blank NOTE: See the monitor documentation for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the subwoofer is turned...

Owner's Manual - Page 53

SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using Windows® System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP

Owner's Manual - Page 71

...turn on when the computer reads data from or writes data to use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as system beeps and CDs. Attach headphones. The light... devices that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. Press this light turns off the computer. Use the headphone connector to turn off before you use the front-...

Owner's Manual - Page 88

...down your computer, turn off when you shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 27). 2 Ensure that you may not function at optimal performance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Installation... 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 under...

Owner's Manual - Page 104

....dell.com | support.dell.com Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Network Adapter PS/2 (keyboard and mouse) USB 5.1 Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel Serial ATA drive Floppy drive Telephony (ATAPI) CD Audio (ATAPI) Fan Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on power button-blinking...

Owner's Manual - Page 144

...lights, 54 ESD electrostatic discharge, 11 Express Service Code, 14 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 floppy drive adding, 96 problems, 33 front door reattaching, 75 H hard drive problems, 35 hardware conflicts, 65 Dell... operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66 P password clearing system setup, 109 power problems, 44 turning off your computer, 27 power light conditions, 44 144 Index

Owner's Manual - Page 145

...screen hard to previous state, 63 See problems turning off your computer, 27 software conflicts, 65 ...lights, 54 Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support Center, 14 restore to read, 50 screen is blank, 50 software, 38-39 sound and speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 R reinstalling Windows XP, 66 ResourceCD, 62 Dell...

Setup Guide - Page 5

... (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 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34...

Setup Guide - Page 7

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. WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell XPS 8300 desktop.

Setup Guide - Page 17

... the cable adapter to the antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen. Turn on your computer. 3. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall ... modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Follow the instructions on page 16. 15 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your ISP...

Setup Guide - Page 21

... (2) - Indicates if a media card is blinking. 19 Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Using 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 - Press...

Setup Guide - Page 23

Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for assistance. • Blinking amber - Using Your XPS Desktop 5 Power button and light - Turns the computer on . Connects to identify your computer. 4 Accessory tray ...page 33. 21 NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for use the line-out or S/PDIF connector at the back of your computer...

Setup Guide - Page 35

... solid white and the computer is solid amber - The computer is in hibernate mode, turned off - If the light is off , then back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is in sleep/standby mode or there might be a possible problem with the system board or the...

Setup Guide - Page 36

... your computer - Solving Problems If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other ...dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is successfully communicating with the system board or the power supply. An unwanted signal is blinking amber - For assistance, contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell...

Setup Guide - Page 66

... information that you may vary by region. 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...