Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by tjlypamel on August 6th, 2014
Xps 8300 One Beep When Turning Off
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
... 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... any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
... E N T E R I A T E L Y -
Press the power button again to 10 seconds until the computer turns off.
The chkdsk program automatically runs during the start-up process.
If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Follow the ...usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
.... 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 your computer might not work ...the driver from other sources, your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the device icon. If not...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... the ResourceCD is not required by the ResourceCD. Advanced Troubleshooting 63
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
...has been disabled. 5 Double-click any conflict to start
the search. To use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter:
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter ...in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that Turn off System Restore is detected but incorrectly configured. Conflicts are indicated by reconfiguring the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...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...Operating System CD.
NOTE: The time required to copy files and install the devices. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to complete the setup depends on the screen. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
...new memory module.
If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them separate from any of the procedures in this section, follow the... memory when you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of address space; however, the amount of memory available to...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
..., 50 hard to read, 50 problems, 50
motherboard. See system board
N
network problems, 44
O
Operating System CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
P
password clearing system setup, 109
power problems, 44 turning off your computer, 27
power light conditions, 44
144 Index
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...compatibility, 39 restore to previous state, 63 scanner, 47 screen hard to previous state, 63 See problems
turning off your computer, 27
Index 145 See monitor service tag number, 71 settings
system setup program, 106
...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
... 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
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 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.
6
Setup Guide - Page 9
You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or a drawer when it to place your computer. 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
... connectors are disabled and capped if your computer has a discrete graphics card. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your computer. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your display and the discrete graphics card is different.
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 17
... Connection" on your computer.
3. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Turn on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
Setup Guide - Page 21
... off the computer while the hard drive activity light is inserted.
2 Media Card Reader - 1 Media Card Reader light - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Turns
on a media card.
3 Optical drive - Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot -
A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... identify your computer.
4 Accessory tray -
The computer is not receiving power.
• Solid white -
Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - Turns
the computer on page 33.
21
The computer is on . NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell...and so on .
• Solid amber - There may be a problem with either turned off when pressed.
Setup Guide - Page 24
.... This
feature can be enabled/disabled using
the system setup (BIOS) utility.
In such cases, turn off your computer
is powered off or in sleep state. The USB PowerShare
feature (enabled by default) allows you... USB
PowerShare - Doing so may stop charging. Check the device's specifications before connecting the device.
22 Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector -
Setup Guide - Page 66
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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