Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by kshamabd on November 12th, 2013
Why I Can't Get Sound Out Of My Dell Xps 8300
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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on November 12th, 2013 11:09 AM
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
parallel connector
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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
...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 Diagnostics 58 Starting the Dell... 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows XP 66
Contents 5
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...
and technical support • Documentation for my computer
• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such
as memory,
the hard drive, ...and the operating system • Customer Care - www.dell.com | support.dell.com
What are located on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on using Windows • ...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... computer
USB printer cable
USB connector on the computer and the printer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device, such as a network wall jack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before you through the process of your ... jack
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you connect your computer.
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If this is next to step 2. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... came with the device.
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.
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...Advanced Troubleshooting 67 Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system... has Windows XP installed and 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...
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
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 10
...Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display...., connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to more than one monitor simultaneously. Otherwise, connect the display...
Setup Guide - Page 15
.../MyNewDell.
13 Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... instructions on page 50.
14 Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state.
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3. 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...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... adapter to the antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on your computer.
2.
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. To complete setting up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem...
Setup Guide - Page 21
Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. 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 videos stored on when the computer reads or ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... with the system board or the power supply. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance. Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The computer is not receiving power.
• Solid white - Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on . Used to a powered speaker or sound system, use with either turned off when pressed.
NOTE...
Setup Guide - Page 31
...
• Grouping related icons into categories
• Changing the behavior of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications,
files, and folders.
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1.
Setup Guide - Page 32
... is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions. To schedule backups:
1. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural...
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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