Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by karraica on January 3rd, 2014
How To Get To Boot Setup On Dell Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
... connector
diagnostic lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram)
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USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector
Service Tag
power connector voltage selection switch serial connector keyboard connector center/LFE connector line...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before you ... network cable to the network adapter connector on computer
network cable
network wall jack
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you connect your computer.
To connect a network cable:
NOTE: Insert...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...ISP for creating a network. Connecting to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the same line ...click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and to the ...directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
...-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, ...boot sequence for your computer through the Start menu and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press .
4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... computer might not work correctly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to step 2.
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs...drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
If an exclamation point is your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...files. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an...the instructions on the screen.
A message stating that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that came installed in an...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...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...: Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any key. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the ...Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
Booting From the Operating System ...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
...complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the ..., you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? The computer automatically restarts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
8 If you are...
Owner's Manual - Page 107
... Windows® desktop. Two boxes ...DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. When appears to the right of an option title, press to change the boot sequence for your
computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Boot...top of all screens that lists keys and their functions within system setup. • Help - A line of boxes across the bottom ...
Owner's Manual - Page 108
... list.
108 Appendix The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter the system setup program (see page 107). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to access the pop-up or down your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. NOTE: Write down...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
..., 96 problems, 33
front door reattaching, 75
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hard drive problems, 35
hardware conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 problems, 40
Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support Center, 14 help files
accessing, ...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...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...volume, 48
specifications, 102
support contacting Dell, 113
system board, 81
System Restore, 63
system setup program, 106
T
Tell Me How help file accessing, 32
troubleshooting conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 54 Hardware ..., 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
R
reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
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safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47 screen.
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
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 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer.
Setup Guide - Page 10
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. You may...feature (disabled by default). To enable this feature, enter the system setup (BIOS) utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on ...
Setup Guide - Page 13
To connect your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now.
Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector...
Setup Guide - Page 15
... an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process.
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and...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...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...Click Create Recovery Media.
4. Follow the instructions on page 50.
14 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery...GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs.
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3. NOTE: For information on...
Setup Guide - Page 17
..., you can purchase one from www.dell.com. If an external USB modem ...or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Follow the instructions on your computer.
3.
To complete setting up ... the instructions in connector on page 16.
15
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original...
Setup Guide - Page 66
...region. 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 ...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...
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