Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by gmansy on November 17th, 2013
What Motherboard Is Xps 8300 7008nbk
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
...any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your local cable TV line. To connect to complete the setup... connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Internet
NOTE: ISPs and...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer might not work correctly.
If an ...sources, your computer after 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... required by the ResourceCD.
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.
Advanced ...does not monitor your data files. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see page 32. A message stating that ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... DELL™ logo appears. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information on the screen. The computer automatically restarts multiple times.
If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
See system board
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network problems, 44
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Operating System CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
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password clearing system setup, 109
power problems, 44 turning off your computer, 27
power light conditions, 44
144 Index E..., 81
messages error, 37
Microsoft License Label, 14 modem
problems, 35
monitor blank, 50 hard to read, 50 problems, 50
motherboard.
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 Keyboard... Media (Recommended 14 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 15 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...
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 8
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Lifting Your Computer
To ensure safety and to avoid any damage to your computer, lift it by holding the lift points in the front and back of your computer.
6
Setup Guide - Page 9
... or a drawer when it to place your computer. Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat...
Setup Guide - Page 10
... section.
8 This feature allows you purchased the optional discrete graphics 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. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your computer...
Setup Guide - Page 11
Connection Type
VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable)
Computer
Cable
Display
DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable)
DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable)
HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable)
HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to identify the connectors on your computer and display.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable)
9
Setup Guide - Page 12
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer.
10
Setup Guide - Page 13
...) into the network connector.
A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network connector. Connect the other end of the network cable to the...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen. CAUTION: Do ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in the computer.
2. Follow the instructions on page 50.
14 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, while preserving data...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...:
1. Follow the instructions on your computer.
2.
To set up your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
Turn on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... to the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you cannot connect to complete the setup.
If you get one.
16 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router. Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... contact your ISP to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP.
4. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
17 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center...
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
...
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