Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by miketlytha on December 2nd, 2013
Where To Plug Speaker Wires Into Dell Xps 8300
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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on December 3rd, 2013 5:26 AM
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miketlytha,
Below are the sound connectors for your speakers.
17 Center/subwoofer connector 16 Line-in connector 15 Front L/R line-out connector 14 Microphone connector 13 Side L/R surround connector 12 Rear L/R surround connectorSupporting Image
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
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 ... 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
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 62
...; 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. Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to step 5.
2 When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the prompts on the device...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... 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.
Creating a Restore Point
1 Click the Start... files or recover them. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see page 32. Advanced Troubleshooting 63...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...and the speed of 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 ...new copy of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to recover your computer.
Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears...
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
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
... Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI connectors are disabled and capped if your computer to connect your computer has a discrete graphics card. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to more than one monitor simultaneously.
This...
Setup Guide - Page 13
...the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to complete your computer. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Connect the other end of the ...) on the back panel of the network cable to the network connector. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11
A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet...
Setup Guide - Page 15
... the operating system's setup process.
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and ...setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... settings have left the computer in the computer.
2.
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3.
Follow the instructions on page 50.
14 Insert the disc or USB ...the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your ISP...8594; All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV.
4.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... drive - 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) - Indicates if a media card is blinking.
19 Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. 1 Media Card Reader light - Press...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on page 33.
21 Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - NOTE: To connect... to a pair of this button
indicates the power state:
• Off - The computer is in hibernate mode, or is either the system board or the power supply. Connects to a powered speaker...
Setup Guide - Page 28
Connects to side L/R surround
speakers. Connects to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector -
Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
89
26
1
S/PDIF connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R ...
Setup Guide - Page 29
... connector - Connects to front L/R speakers.
10
Line-in connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
7
Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or
to a network
or a broadband device if you are using
a wired network. Connects your computer to an audio cable for a wired network connection.
27 The two lights next to
the connector indicate the status...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... and drop the icon to personalize the Dock.
29 Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Remove a Category or Icon
1.
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:
• Adding or removing icons
• Changing the color and...
Setup Guide - Page 32
... data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. You can access the service on the screen.
30 Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your computer using a password‑protected account.
Double-click the...
Setup Guide - Page 66
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel H67
... rewritable (optional)
one 3.5-inch bay for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by...
