Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by ajbenn on November 10th, 2011
Connecting Two Monitors
Where do I connect the second monitor?
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the same line simultaneously.
• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access...connection.
3 Click Checklist for setup instructions. To connect to complete the setup. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
...help files
accessing, 32 Hyper-Threading, 26
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IEEE 1394 problems, 41
Internet problems, 35
Internet connection about, 23 options, 23 setting up, 23
IRQ conflicts, 65
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keyboard problems, 42
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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
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network problems, 44...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...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. printer cable, 18 connecting, 18...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) ...
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
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 10
...) utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer and display. You can...
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
... your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11
Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to either a network port or a broadband device.
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For more...your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.
Setup Guide - Page 17
... the TV tuner may vary by region.
Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV.
4. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Setup Guide - Page 18
...:
1. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you get one.
16 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router.
Setup Guide - Page 19
... → Control Panel.
3.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
17 To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. In the search box, type network, and then click Network...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...the computer while the hard drive activity light is inserted.
2 Media Card Reader - Connect to USB devices, such as a front panel USB 3.0 compliant interface.
6 FlexBay cover -...records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
4 Optical drive bay (optional) - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) -
1 Media Card Reader light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
Used to identify your computer.
4 Accessory tray - NOTE: To connect to a pair of this button
indicates the power state:
• Off -
Turns... sound system, use with the system board or the power supply. Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - 1 Service Tag and Express Service Code - Connects to place portable devices such as an external drive, MP3 player, mobile phone,...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... a device, it again. Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: Certain devices may stop charging. Connects to charge the device.
CAUTION: Do not connect devices that support
USB charging even while ...cases, turn off or in sleep state. To continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it may not charge when the computer is powered on the computer to
USB devices,...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... card slots - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer.
25 Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - Connects to the interior of your computer.
6 Padlock rings - Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the power cable.
Provide access to connectors on...
Setup Guide - Page 28
Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
89
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1
S/PDIF connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R surround connector -
Connect to
the HDMI connector on your display
or TV.
3
eSATA connector - Connects to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through ...
Setup Guide - Page 29
...recording or playback devices such as
a microphone, cassette player, CD
player, or VCR.
11
Center/subwoofer connector -
Connects to a center speaker or
subwoofer.
12
Network connector and light - Using Your XPS Desktop
7
Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to front L/R speakers.
10
Line-in connector - Connects to rear L/R surround
speakers.
8
Microphone connector -
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