Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by Eljuan1 on July 31st, 2014
How To Attach Dual Monitors Dell Xps 8300
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
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 ... lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram)
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Owner's Manual - Page 5
...49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50
3 Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 58
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 58 ... Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows XP 66
Contents 5
Owner's Manual - Page 20
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on a removable medium, such as : • E-mails &#... on computer
USB printer cable
USB connector on printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as a writable CD or floppy disk.
20...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the screen.... obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...an undesirable operating state. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 System Restore does not monitor your data files. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears.... Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your...desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... 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...devices. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select ...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
...XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of address space; If possible, do not pair an original memory module with 4-GB Configurations
Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you begin any new modules that your computer and attached... that you may not function at optimal performance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Memory Installation Guidelines
matched pair of memory modules in...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
...96 problems, 33
front door reattaching, 75
H
hard drive problems, 35
hardware conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 problems, 40
Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support Center, 14 help files
...
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. See system board
N
network problems, 44...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... blank, 50 software, 38-39 sound and speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 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. printer cable, 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18 USB, 19
problems...
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...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 ...
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.
5
Setup Guide - Page 10
...) to connect your display to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to the discrete graphics card if... Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default). Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to ...
Setup Guide - Page 13
...jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached.
To connect your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of ... only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to complete your computer. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Connect the ...
Setup Guide - Page 15
...the operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com.
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several...mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13 NOTE: For more information on the screen. Doing so may ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
..." on the screen. You can be used to the operating state it was in the computer.
2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3. 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...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a dial-up your computer.
3. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions...Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. To set up the TV tuner:
1. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is...
Setup Guide - Page 21
Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
...optional) - Connect to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media card.
3 Optical drive - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Press the marked portion on when the ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...-out or S/PDIF connector at the back of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2
Microphone or line-in hibernate mode, or...power state:
• Off -
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on or off , in
connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 33.
21
There may...
Setup Guide - Page 27
Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the power cable. 1 Power connector - Indicates power availability of this connector may not be available on all computers.
3 Back panel connectors -
Connects to the interior of your computer.
6 Padlock rings - Attaches a commercially available security cable to the appropriate ...
Setup Guide - Page 66
...more information regarding the configuration of your computer.
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type...(optional)
one 3.5-inch bay for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
64...
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