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Dell Xps 8300 Reboots When Shut Down
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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)
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Owner's Manual - Page 5
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... Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 61 What Is a Driver 61 Identifying Drivers 61 Reinstalling Drivers 62 Using Windows® System Restore 63 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 64 Undoing the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
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...Restore (see page 62). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the device icon. If this ... after you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see page...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
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...in an undesirable operating state.
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to the hardware, software, or other ...drivers that are used by your operating system. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that you want to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
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... multiple times.
Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system...has Windows XP installed and 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
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... upgrade, keep them off . Installing Memory
CAUTION: Before you begin any new modules that you shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 27). 2 Ensure that your computer and ...operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of address space; www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Memory Installation Guidelines
matched pair of memory modules...
Owner's Manual - Page 117
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..., Website and E-Mail Address
Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com Technical Support Customer Care Fax TechFax Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): den_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): den_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_server_support@dell.com Technical Support Customer Care (Relational) Home...
Owner's Manual - Page 125
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....com
International Access Code: 00 E-mail Support (portable computers):
Country Code: 47
nor_nbk_support@dell.com
E-mail Support (desktop computers):
nor_support@dell.com
E-mail Support (servers):
nordic_server_support@dell.com
Technical Support
Relational Customer Care
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Switchboard
Fax Switchboard
Panama
General Support
Peru
General Support
Poland...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
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...-39 computer stops responding, 38 conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 54 drives, 33...specifications, 102
support contacting Dell, 113
system board, 81
System Restore, ... 32
troubleshooting conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, ...Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
R
reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
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safety instructions, 9 scanner...
Setup Guide - Page 5
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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
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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.
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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.
Setup Guide - Page 10
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...the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your display and the discrete graphics ...the discrete graphics card if the connector on the discrete graphics card. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. ...
Setup Guide - Page 15
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... time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
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Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license... 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. CAUTION...
Setup Guide - Page 16
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... the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System...the computer in an undesirable operating state. 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 media ...
Setup Guide - Page 17
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...TV tuner may vary by region.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you can purchase one from www.dell.com. To set up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the antenna...a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your computer.
3.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your computer.
2.
Setup Guide - Page 21
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...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...light indicates
hard drive activity. Press the marked portion on a media card.
3 Optical drive - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Plays or ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
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... or S/PDIF connector at the back of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2
Microphone or line-in the center ... system, use with audio
programs.
3
Headphone connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The light in
connector - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on .
• Solid amber -
The computer is not receiving...
Setup Guide - Page 31
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... into categories
• Changing the behavior of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications,
files, and folders. Remove a Category or Icon
1. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Select an icon for the category in the Title field.
3.
Personalize the Dock
1.
Setup Guide - Page 32
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... screen.
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To schedule backups:
1. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your desktop.
2. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions. Follow the...
Setup Guide - Page 66
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... need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
64 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 i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel H67
Drives
Internally accessible
Externally...
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