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How Do I Get Sound From The Speakers On A Dell Xps 8300

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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/... drive. 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

Owner's Manual - Page 5

...Sound and 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 Diagnostics 58 Starting the Dell...® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows XP 66 Contents 5

Owner's Manual - Page 14

...technical support • Documentation for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for Your Computer Computer ..., and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are located on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on...

Owner's Manual - Page 62

... 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 computer to use System Restore... driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to step 5. 2 When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the prompts on the device icon. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If ...

Owner's Manual - Page 63

... displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. Using Windows® System Restore The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to the hardware, software, or other...32. 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. See the Windows Help and Support for ...

Owner's Manual - Page 67

If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow ... any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears...

Owner's Manual - Page 145

... 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. See monitor service tag number, 71...

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

Setting Up Your XPS Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer. WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell XPS 8300 desktop. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 5

Setup Guide - Page 10

...set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to Auto in the Advanced Graphic Configuration..., connect the display using the connector 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...

Setup Guide - Page 15

...steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS ...instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 13 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the ...

Setup Guide - Page 16

... 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 files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support...

Setup Guide - Page 17

... cable or the cable adapter to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your original order, you can purchase one from www...

Setup Guide - Page 21

... Hard drive activity light - Can contain an additional optical drive. 5 FlexBay slot - Using Your XPS Desktop 8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - CAUTION: To avoid loss of the button to view and share...the computer reads or writes data. 1 Media Card Reader light - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. ...

Setup Guide - Page 23

...problem with either turned off when pressed. Using Your XPS Desktop 5 Power button and light - Used to a powered speaker or sound system, use with the system board or the ...be a problem with audio programs. 3 Headphone connector - Turns the computer on . Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance. • Blinking amber - 1 Service Tag and Express...

Setup Guide - Page 28

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 amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital audio output through optical cables. 2 HDMI connector - Connects to external SATA storage devices. 4 VGA connector - Connects to side L/R surround speakers. Connects to a monitor or projector. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (4) ...

Setup Guide - Page 29

... a microphone, cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 11 Center/subwoofer connector - The two lights next to front L/R speakers. 10 Line-in connector - Using Your XPS Desktop 7 Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to rear L/R surround speakers. 8 Microphone connector - Connects to the connector indicate the status and activity for audio input. 9 Front L/R line-out connector...

Setup Guide - Page 31

Using Your XPS Desktop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box. 4. Personalize the Dock 1. Follow the instructions ...

Setup Guide - Page 32

... your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Using Your XPS Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your desktop. 2. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your computer using a password...

Setup Guide - Page 66

Computer Model Dell XPS 8300 Processor Type Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 System Chipset Type Intel H67 Drives... Disc rewritable (optional) one 3.5-inch bay for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, ...