Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by weyercynnd on May 22nd, 2014
Xpas 8300 Won't Stazt
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
... 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 connector line-out connector microphone connector USB...
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 your existing phone line. NOTE: Selecting 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 Network Setup Wizard and...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting If not, go to ...62). 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 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... Troubleshooting 63 For drivers information, see page 32.
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen.
Creating... your computer appears. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
Owner's Manual - Page 67
..., and press to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already 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 shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow...
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
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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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.
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
... overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on .
7 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
... either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to more than one monitor simultaneously. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer and display. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your display to Auto in 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
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to the network connector. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector.
A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), ...
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
... connection.
These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... following to restore your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media.
4. 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 set up your Internet connection.
• If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your computer.
2. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your computer.
3. Turn on the screen. Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a dial...
Setup Guide - Page 18
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. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow ...
Setup Guide - Page 19
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
17
To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.
4. In the search box, type ...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... regarding the configuration of your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
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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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