Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by johntonn on July 4th, 2011
Why Do I Keep Getting The 'no Signal' Notification?
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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 same line simultaneously.
• Cable modem connections that provide ...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 follow...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. If not, go to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the device icon.
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem ...the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your first time to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to step 2.
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...files or recover them. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you installed additional hardware, the drivers for... on using System Restore. 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.
Advanced Troubleshooting...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...your location and click Next. 7 Enter your computer. Advanced Troubleshooting 67 Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. ...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...
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.
5 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.
6
Setup Guide - Page 9
Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. 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
... your computer has a discrete graphics card. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your computer to connect your computer and display. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to more than one monitor simultaneously.
Setup Guide - Page 11
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.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable)
9
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.
10
Setup Guide - Page 13
... of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of the network cable to the network connector. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
... process. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... Operating System disc).
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer.
2.
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
... www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Turn on page 16.
15
Connect the...
Setup Guide - Page 18
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 country. Save and close any open files, ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... the system board or the power supply. The computer is in
connector -
Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The computer is not receiving power.
• Solid ... There may be a problem with either turned off when pressed. Connects to a microphone
or inputs signal for assistance.
• Blinking amber -
The light in hibernate mode, or is on . Contact...
Setup Guide - Page 32
..., or natural disasters. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions.
Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds.
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your...
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
64 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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