Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by dakasloop on May 24th, 2014
How To Run Recovery On Dell 8300 Xps
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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 13
... set up my computer
Setup Diagram
Finding Infor m ation for experienced users or technicians.
• How to contact Dell
Owner's Manual
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your documentation. Readme files may be included on your CD to... 13 You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 62), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 58), or access your computer when shipped from...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
...• Receive status messages that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD (see page 59).
If you wait too long and the ...see the Windows desktop. If you do contact Dell, the test results can result in "Solving Problems" (see page 59). www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
If ...
Owner's Manual - Page 61
...All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. Advanced Troubleshooting 61 Dell ships your computer to you with any other programs that controls a device such as the...Hardware tab. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD, remove...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... page 63) to return your computer to replace the driver with
a [!]) on your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. ... If you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. If...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... in your computer.
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an...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. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 108
... the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the ResourceCD, but you must set the computer to boot... from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete.
1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in case you see the Microsoft Windows desktop...
Setup Guide - Page 4
... of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, XPS™, Solution Station™, and DellConnect™ are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... Operating System 13 Create System Recovery 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 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30
Solving...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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 WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell XPS 8300 desktop.
Setup Guide - Page 10
...adapter, HDMI-to ONLY ONE of the connectors on the discrete graphics card. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to the discrete graphics card if the connector...a single display, connect the display to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. To enable this feature, enter the system setup (BIOS) utility and set the Intel Multiple ...
Setup Guide - Page 15
... so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Click Create Recovery Media.
4. The system recovery media can use the system recovery...up Microsoft Windows.
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 ...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a DSL or cable/... modem and to the antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
Turns
on a media card.
3 Optical drive -
Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Press the marked portion on the lower end of data, never turn...and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes
data. Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player...
Setup Guide - Page 23
..., mobile phone, and so on .
• Solid amber -
Connects to identify your computer.
4 Accessory tray - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The computer is not receiving power.
• Solid white -
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 33.
21 The computer is in
connector - The computer is on .
Used to a pair of...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... an Icon
Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock.
29 Click Save. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting...
2. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Select an icon for the category in the Title field.
3. Remove a Category or Icon
1.
Personalize the...
Setup Guide - Page 32
... is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your desktop.
2.
Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions. 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...
Setup Guide - Page 66
..., updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
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To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center.
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Dell XPS 8300
Processor
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System Chipset
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