Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by Asashja on December 19th, 2013
How To Add Second Monitor To Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
...Scanner Problems 47 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... Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...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 Internet
NOTE: ISPs ... open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Connecting to the Network Setup Wizard and follow ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...If this is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr ... operating state that existed before 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
...; System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer appears. System Restore does not monitor your data files. The drivers that are...data files or recover them. 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to boot from the CD. 6 When the Regional and ...appears, 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 again....
Owner's Manual - Page 144
...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 ... 54
M
memory adding, 87 connectors, 81
messages error, 37
Microsoft License Label, 14 modem
problems, 35
monitor blank, 50 hard to read, 50 problems, 50
motherboard.
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... 35 hardware, 40 IEEE 1394, 41 Internet, 35 keyboard, 42 modem, 35 monitor hard to read, 50 monitor is blank, 50 network, 44 other, 40 power, 44
problems (continued) power ... 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...
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
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 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
... 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
... optional discrete graphics card, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector. NOTE: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default).
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer has a discrete graphics card. Otherwise, connect the...
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
... the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 Connect the other end of the network cable to complete your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Do not plug a telephone...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
... and drivers for the first time, follow the 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 Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not...
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 a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA connector -
Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 ...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... and click Advanced Setting...
2. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Click Save. You can personalize...of icons that provides easy access to the Dock or a category.
Personalize the Dock
1. Add an Icon
Drag and drop the icon to frequently-used applications,
files, and folders. Remove...
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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