Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by kokoJaman on May 6th, 2014
What Is Wrong With Your Xps 8300 Beep
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
...any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Internet Connection
To set up ...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 Network Setup Wizard ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver.
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD...might not work correctly.
If you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... used by your computer appears.
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your system window. 6 Click ... not required by the 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. System Restore ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to select the highlighted partition...hard drive 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 and try...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 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 Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems ...
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.
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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
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
... by default). NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI connectors are disabled and capped if your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer has a discrete graphics card. This feature allows you purchased the optional discrete graphics card, connect the...
Setup Guide - Page 11
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable)
9 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
... or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to the network connector.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to complete your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet...
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
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Doing so may take you download and install the ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in when you set up Microsoft Windows. To create a system recovery media:
1. 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
... computer.
2.
Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter 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 original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider...
Setup Guide - Page 18
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2. Have your country.
Before you can help you cannot connect to the Internet but have a service outage. If you get one.
16 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. Contact your ISP for offerings available...
Setup Guide - Page 19
To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
17 In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP.
4. Click Start → Control Panel.
3.
NOTE: ...
Setup Guide - Page 20
Front View Features
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18 Using Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about the features available on your XPS desktop.
Setup Guide - Page 66
To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. 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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