Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by brMo on May 14th, 2014
How To Reformat Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
...open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the telephone wall jack before you can access...the 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
...computer might not work correctly. If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the screen.
62 ... other sources, your computer after 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
..., exit the ResourceCD program. 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. The drivers... data files or recover them. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to the hardware, software, or other...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer. Advanced Troubleshooting 67 The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When ...wait 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 try again...
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.
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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.
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Setup Guide - Page 9
... sides. You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or a drawer when it to place your computer. 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
... the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default). Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on the discrete graphics card. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to Auto in the Advanced Graphic Configuration section.
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NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the...
Setup Guide - Page 11
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable)
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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.
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.
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Setup Guide - Page 13
To connect your computer to either a network port or a broadband device. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required 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
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Setup Guide - Page 15
... are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system.
To set up an Internet connection.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you will take some time to complete.
Setup Guide - Page 16
... computer in an undesirable operating state. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to the operating state it was in the computer.
2. 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
... connector before you can purchase one from www.dell.com.
To set up your original order, you set up the TV tuner:
1. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your Internet connection.
• If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup.
Contact your ISP information ready. To set up your connection to a wireless router:
1. 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
... your Internet connection:
1.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet. The Connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
17 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet window appears.
Click Start → Control...
Setup Guide - Page 20
Using Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about the features available on your XPS desktop.
Front View Features
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Setup Guide - Page 66
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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