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How To Enter Bios Dell Xps 8300

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... diagnostic 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 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...

Owner's Manual - Page 5

... Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 61 What Is a Driver 61 Identifying Drivers 61 Reinstalling Drivers 62 Using Windows® System Restore 63 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 64 Undoing the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP...

Owner's Manual - Page 14

... • Documentation for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for ? • Tips on the ...status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are located on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on using Windows...

Owner's Manual - Page 62

...you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. If not, go to step 2. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer to ...may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see page 62). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see if any device has...

Owner's Manual - Page 63

...are used by the ResourceCD. Using Windows® System Restore The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. ...them. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only...

Owner's Manual - Page 67

... Next. 7 Enter your computer. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key to boot from CD message appears, press any key. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo...

Owner's Manual - Page 68

..., and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next. 10 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings... 68 Advanced Tr oubleshooting Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at this time...

Owner's Manual - Page 107

Then shut down your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. When appears to the right of an option title,...box at the top of all screens that define the configuration of the BIOS. • Options - The fields that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Press for information on the screen is selected (highlighted). Information on the...

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

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 10

...: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default). Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Connect the Display If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. ...To enable this feature, enter the system setup (BIOS) utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Use the appropriate ...

Setup Guide - Page 15

... Your XPS Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com....Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS...

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...on restoring your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of ...

Setup Guide - Page 17

.... Turn on page 16. 15 Follow the instructions on your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your ... external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your computer. 2.

Setup Guide - Page 21

... drive activity light - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). 4 Optical drive bay (optional) - Using Your XPS Desktop 8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - 1 Media Card Reader light - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Indicates if a media card is blinking...

Setup Guide - Page 23

... a microphone or inputs signal for assistance. The computer is not receiving power. • Solid white - Using Your XPS Desktop 5 Power button and light - The computer is either the system board or the power supply. Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on page 61) for use the line-out or S/PDIF connector at the back...

Setup Guide - Page 24

Doing so may result in potential damage to charge the device. Using Your XPS Desktop 6 USB 2.0 connector - This feature can be enabled/disabled using the system setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: If you to charge portable devices that require more than 1.5 A/5 V input current for charging to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external ...

Setup Guide - Page 31

Using Your XPS Desktop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. You can personalize the Dock by:...• Changing the behavior of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. Personalize the Dock 1. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box. 4. Remove a Category or Icon 1. Right-click the Dock and...

Setup Guide - Page 32

...fast upload/download speeds. For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup ...from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Using Your XPS Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your...

Setup Guide - Page 66

Computer Model Dell XPS 8300 Processor Type Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 System Chipset Type Intel...your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Specifications This section provides information that you may ...