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Dell Xps 8300 Which Digital Audio Out Plug To Use
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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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)
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
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Owner's Manual - Page 26
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... make a mistake, you start Sonic RecordNow and open a RecordNow project.
• You must use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is optimized to take advantage of performing certain tasks simultaneously. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Your CD-RW drive can write to two...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
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...ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to use the ResourceCD, go to step... the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the screen.
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5 Click Device...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
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..., see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System...without affecting data files) if changes to reinstall and follow the instructions on using System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your computer appears.
If a particular...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
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Owner's Manual - Page 138
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... Customer Care at 1-800-847-4096.
We are not able to repair the product, we will replace any Dell-branded hardware products returned to us in the product(s).
Please refer to that part. We use in Canada. If we do ? We will charge to you fix my product? If we are not...
Setup Guide - Page 4
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Setup Guide - Page 5
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... 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 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30
Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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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
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...DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your ...using the connector on your display and the discrete graphics card is different. You may need to use an appropriate adapter (DVI-to-VGA adapter or HDMI-to-DVI adapter) to connect your display to more than one monitor simultaneously. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop...
Setup Guide - Page 13
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... a broadband device, connect one end of your computer. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required...
Setup Guide - Page 16
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... have left the computer in an undesirable operating state.
The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in the computer...create the system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE:...
Setup Guide - Page 17
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... Service Provider (ISP). To complete setting up your Internet connection.
• If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the...on your computer.
2. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
...
Setup Guide - Page 21
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...- Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads...Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or ...optional) - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Connect to eject the disc tray.
...
Setup Guide - Page 23
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... Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on or off , in
connector -
NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use with audio
programs.
3
Headphone connector -
The computer is on page 61) for use ... player, mobile phone, and so on page 33.
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Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on . Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The light in sleep/standby mode...
Setup Guide - Page 27
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Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the computer. Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to the appropriate connectors.
4 Expansion card slots -
Indicates power availability of this connector may not be available ...
Setup Guide - Page 28
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Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
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1
S/PDIF connector - Connects to a
... MP3 player.
6
Side L/R surround connector - Connects to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector - Connects to side L/R surround
speakers.
Setup Guide - Page 66
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...up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
64 Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel H67
Drives...for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. Specifications
This section provides information that ...
Setup Guide - Page 67
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...
12 GB, and 16 GB
NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Specifications
Audio
Audio controller
Video
UMA Video controller
Discrete Video controller
Integrated 7.1 channel;
High Definition Audio with S/PDIF (optical) support
Intel HD Graphics 2000
NVIDIA GT 420/ GTX 460 AMD HD 5450/ HD...
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