Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by tobybma on August 18th, 2013
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
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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
... website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - www.dell.com | support.dell.com
What are located on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
14 Finding Infor mation for my computer
• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such
as memory,
the hard...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...printer cable
USB connector on printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as: • E-mails...a writable CD or floppy disk.
20 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer over a network or serial...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it .
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before you ...connector on computer
network cable
network wall jack
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you connect your computer to a network,...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see page 62). Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer to the operating state that existed...before you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... 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 ...driver is detecting hardware in your computer. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your operating system. NOTICE: Make regular backups...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...until you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and...computer automatically restarts multiple times. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
Booting From the Operating System CD...
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.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
5 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 10
... 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. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously.
NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI connectors are...
Setup Guide - Page 15
... drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com.
The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Doing so may take you will take some...
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... recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...adapter to the antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV.
4.
Connect... (ISP). To complete setting up the TV tuner:
1. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your computer.
3.
Setup Guide - Page 21
... drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) -
CAUTION: To avoid loss of the button to eject the disc...the hard drive activity light is inserted.
2 Media Card Reader - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...line-out or S/PDIF connector at the back of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2
Microphone or line-in the center of ...indicates the power state:
• Off - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance. 1 Service Tag and Express Service Code - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light -
The computer is ...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... behavior of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications,
files, and folders.
Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. The Add/Edit Category window appears.
2.
Setup Guide - Page 32
... an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your computer using a password‑protected account. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your data and other important files from catastrophic...
Setup Guide - Page 66
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel H67
Drives
...ray Disc rewritable (optional)
one 3.5-inch bay for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, ...
Setup Guide - Page 67
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Discrete Video controller
Integrated 7.1 channel; High Definition Audio with S/PDIF (optical) support
Intel HD Graphics 2000
NVIDIA GT 420/ GTX 460 AMD HD 5450/ HD 5670/HD 5770/ HD 5870
65 Memory
Memory module four user-accessible
connectors
connectors
Memory module 1...
12 GB, and 16 GB
NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
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