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Question posted by ucolo on April 19th, 2014

Changed Boot Order Does Not Stay Dell Xps 8300

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... diagnostic 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 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 2

...Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of abbreviations and acronyms, see page 32. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Model DHM March 2004 P/N M2972 Rev. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect...
Owner's Manual - Page 14

...order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Express Service Code and Product Key Label These labels are you looking for? • Tips on the screen. 14 Finding Infor mation for Your Computer Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Dell Support Website The Dell... my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26

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Owner's Manual - Page 59

NOTE: This feature changes the 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 want to run (see page 60). Then shut down (see the Windows desktop. Advanced Troubleshooting 59...
Owner's Manual - Page 63

...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. For... to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an ...
Owner's Manual - Page 66

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Owner's Manual - Page 67

...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... screen, and click Next. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any...
Owner's Manual - Page 68

www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you ... settings, accept the default selections. The computer automatically restarts. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? ... Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14...
Owner's Manual - Page 107

...your computer and try again. Two boxes below the title box that you can change the boot sequence for devices. The fields that display your computer, including installed hardware, power ... down your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Boot Sequence This feature allows you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When appears to the right of an ...
Owner's Manual - Page 108

... down your computer (see page 27) and try again. Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter the system setup program (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 2 When F2 = Setup...
Owner's Manual - Page 115

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Owner's Manual - Page 134

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Owner's Manual - Page 137

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Owner's Manual - Page 143

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Setup Guide - Page 4

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Setup Guide - Page 7

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Setup Guide - Page 16

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Setup Guide - Page 17

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Setup Guide - Page 66

... may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader 64 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. 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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