Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by earlrstan on January 16th, 2014
How To Hard Wire My Dell 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
... | 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 drive eject button* floppy drive light* hard drive...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...
and technical support • Documentation for my computer
• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such
as memory,
the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Contact information, order status, warranty, and
repair information •...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If this is next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. ...If not, go to step 2.
If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... 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. NOTICE: Make regular backups of ...the instructions on using System Restore. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to return your data files or recover them...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... on my
computer, and click Next. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection...XP (see page 64) to return your primary hard drive. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to select that ...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 copy files and install the devices. Advanced Troubleshooting 67 Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
...20
floppy drive adding, 96 problems, 33
front door reattaching, 75
H
hard drive problems, 35
hardware conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 problems, 40
Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support Center, 14...messages error, 37
Microsoft License Label, 14 modem
problems, 35
monitor blank, 50 hard to read, 50 problems, 50
motherboard. See system board
N
network problems, 44
O
Operating System...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... stops responding, 38 programs and Windows compatibility, 39 restore to previous state, 63 scanner, 47 screen hard to previous state, 63 See problems
turning off your computer, 27
Index 145 See monitor service tag number... volume adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
R
reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
S
safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47 screen.
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
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. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer.
Setup Guide - Page 10
... the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. You may need to use an appropriate adapter (DVI-to-VGA adapter or HDMI-to-.... NOTE: 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. NOTE: ...
Setup Guide - Page 15
.... The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating...are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com.
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in the computer.
2.
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
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
Follow the instructions on your computer.
3. Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a dial-up connection, connect ... or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com.
Setup Guide - Page 21
... white light indicates
hard drive activity. Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes
data.
1 Media Card Reader light - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive...
Setup Guide - Page 23
.... Used to a pair of this button
indicates the power state:
• Off - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on or off , in
connector - Turns
the computer on page 61) for use the ... when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2
Microphone or line-in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power.
• Solid white - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and ...
Setup Guide - Page 29
Connects to a network
or a broadband device if you are using
a wired network.
Connects your computer to front L/R speakers.
10
Line-in connector -
Connects to a center .../subwoofer connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or
to rear L/R surround
speakers.
8
Microphone connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
7
Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to an audio cable for...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... Advanced Setting...
2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category.
2. 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 the Dock or a category.
Setup Guide - Page 47
...on your computer using these options. Option
Use
System Restore
as the first solution
Dell DataSafe Local Backup
when System Restore does not resolve your problem
System recovery media...use of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc
to restore your computer ...
Setup Guide - Page 66
For more information regarding the configuration of your computer.
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
two 5.25-inch bays for trayload SATA DVD+/-RW/ Blu-ray Disc combo (optional)/ Blu-ray...
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