Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by emilnot on November 6th, 2013
Why Does My Dell Xps 8300 Restart After Shutdown
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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)
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Owner's Manual - Page 39
...CD. Windows XP provides a Program Compatibility Wizard that you properly installed and configured the program.
Press the power button again to a keystroke or a proper shutdown, press ... the screen.
A solid blue screen appears
TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F -
If the computer does not respond to restart the computer. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I N G D...
Owner's Manual - Page 61
...window, click the Hardware tab.
Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard.
Drivers
What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you experience a problem with any other programs that are not on your computer. ...installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 62). Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on... next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...your computer. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
See...Complete window appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to restart the computer.
4 When you installed additional hardware, the ... Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™... logo appears.
NOTE: The time required to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the size of the hard drive 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
The computer automatically restarts. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot..., accept the default selections. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to the Internet? www.dell.com | support.dell.com
8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? screen appears,...
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
General Support
Poland...
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
... the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to Auto in the Advanced Graphic ...card, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. NOTE...
Setup Guide - Page 15
... and you will take some time to complete. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13 Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS...
Setup Guide - Page 16
..., or other system settings have left the computer in the computer.
2. To create a system recovery media:
1. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3. Setting Up Your 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...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...region. Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com.
To complete setting up the TV tuner:
1. To set up your Internet connection.
• ...you set up your computer.
2. Follow the instructions on page 16.
15 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you need an...
Setup Guide - Page 21
Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot -
Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
Turns
on a media card.
3 Optical drive - Indicates if a media card is blinking.
19 Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity...
Setup Guide - Page 23
Connects to identify your computer.
4 Accessory tray -
Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The computer is in the center of ... The light in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with audio
programs.
3
Headphone connector - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on .
• Solid amber - Turns
the computer on . The computer is on page 61) for assistance....
Setup Guide - Page 31
Remove a Category or Icon
1. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Add an Icon
Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock.
29 Right-click the category ...
Setup Guide - Page 32
... data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com.
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your computer using a password‑protected account.
NOTE: A broadband connection is an...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
64 To launch the Dell Support Center, 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
System Chipset
Type
Intel H67
Drives
Internally accessible
Externally...
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