Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by neqbb5rg on April 26th, 2014
How Do You Hook Up Spdif Speakers To A Dell Xps 8300?
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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
...Speaker Problems 48
No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50
3 Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 58
When to Use the Dell... Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows XP 66
Contents 5
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... discussions with other users
and technical support • Documentation for my computer
• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for components, such as a modem)
Dell Support Website
The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Computer documentation, product specifications, and
white papers...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting
If....
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly.
Owner's Manual - Page 63
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. System Restore does not monitor your data files. See the Windows Help and Support for the new hardware might not...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...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. The Windows XP...Troubleshooting 67 Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen ... computer already has Windows XP installed and you want...XP data, type r to ... of Windows XP, press to...XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
..., 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
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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
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
...utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com.
NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY ONE of the connectors on ... connectors available on the discrete graphics card. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your display and the discrete graphics card is different.
Setup Guide - Page 15
...your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured ...screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences,...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...Create Recovery Media.
4. You can be used to create the system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).
... in an undesirable operating state. NOTE: For information on the screen.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system ...
Setup Guide - Page 17
Follow the instructions on your computer.
3.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV.
4.
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive... (optional).
4 Optical drive bay (optional) - Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... and Express Service Code - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance.
• Blinking amber -
The light in
connector - Used to a powered speaker or sound system, use with audio
programs.
3
Headphone connector -
Used to a pair of this button
indicates the power state:
• Off - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - There...
Setup Guide - Page 28
...HDMI connector -
Connects to side L/R surround
speakers. Connects to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connect to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R surround connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11...
Setup Guide - Page 29
... to a microphone for voice or
to an audio cable for a wired network connection.
27 Connects to a center speaker or
subwoofer.
12
Network connector and light -
Connects to
recording or playback devices such as
a microphone, cassette player... lights next to a network
or a broadband device if you are using
a wired network. Using Your XPS Desktop
7
Rear L/R surround connector -
Setup Guide - Page 31
... personalize the Dock.
29 Personalize the Dock
1. Click Save.
The Add/Edit Category window appears.
2.
Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category.
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1.
Setup Guide - Page 32
...account. You can access the service on the screen.
30
Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions. Follow the instructions that... 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...
Setup Guide - Page 66
Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region. 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
...
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