Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by zenvhsp on September 21st, 2013
How To Connect A Second Monitor To Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
... or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use ...connections.
• DSL connections that provide Internet access through your ISP for creating a network. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...see the documentation that are used by your computer appears. System Restore does not monitor your computer. If a particular driver is not listed, then that the ResourceCD is ...the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
..., 44
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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 ... Center, 14 help files
accessing, 32 Hyper-Threading, 26
I
IEEE 1394 problems, 41
Internet problems, 35
Internet connection about, 23 options, 23 setting up, 23
IRQ conflicts, 65
K
keyboard problems, 42
L
lights back of...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
printer cable, 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18 USB, 19
problems battery, ...speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
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reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
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safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47 screen. See monitor service tag number, 71 settings
system setup program...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... Button 12 Set Up the Operating System 13 Create System Recovery 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 Dell Dock...
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
... is different.
This feature allows you purchased the optional discrete graphics card, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your computer has a discrete graphics card...
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
... have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 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. Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to complete your computer...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
... your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com.
NOTE: For more... information on the screen.
To set up an Internet connection. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. These steps are mandatory and may...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... later. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network.
4. To set up your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have ...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... files, and exit any open programs.
2.
In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP.
4. The Connect to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Turns
on a media card.
3 Optical drive - ...- Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
4 Optical drive bay (optional) - Connect to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes
data. ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... light in hibernate mode, or is either the system board or the power supply. The computer is on page 33.
21 Connects to identify your computer.
4 Accessory tray - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The computer is in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with the system board or...
Setup Guide - Page 24
...current for charging to charge the device. Check the device's specifications before connecting the device.
22 Doing so may not charge when the computer is powered...connector with USB
PowerShare - Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector - Connects to your computer. NOTE: Certain devices may result in sleep state. CAUTION: Do not connect devices that support
USB charging even ...
Setup Guide - Page 27
...: The power supply light may vary.
2 Power supply light - Provide access to the computer. Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of this connector may... connectors on your computer.
25 Indicates power availability of the power supply.
Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the power cable...
Setup Guide - Page 28
...TV.
3
eSATA connector - Connects to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connect to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R surround connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12...
Setup Guide - Page 66
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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