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Question posted by cbbabezy on October 8th, 2013
My Dell Xps 8300 Wont Power
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
... 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 connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
...Power Problems 44 Printer Problems 46 Scanner Problems 47 Sound and Speaker Problems 48
No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50
3 Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell... Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows XP 66
Contents 5
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. www.dell.com | support.dell.... does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... screen.
If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that you 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 Restore to allow you to restart the computer.
4 When you want...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to copy files and install the devices.
Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™...already 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 117
..., 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
....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 144
... drive adding, 96 problems, 33
front door reattaching, 75
H
hard drive problems, 35
hardware conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 problems, 40
Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support Center, 14 help files
accessing, 32 Hyper-...System CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
P
password clearing system setup, 109
power problems, 44 turning off your computer, 27...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...modem, 35 monitor hard to read, 50 monitor is blank, 50 network, 44 other, 40 power, 44
problems (continued) power light conditions, 44 printer, 46 program crashes, 39 program stops responding, 38 programs and Windows compatibility... adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
R
reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
S
safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47 screen.
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 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 Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software...
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. 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
Setup Guide - Page 9
...) on .
7 You should never place your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. Restricting airflow around your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or a drawer when it to place your computer. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that you...
Setup Guide - Page 10
... 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 ...VGA adapter, HDMI-to Auto in the Advanced Graphic Configuration section.
8 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. You...
Setup Guide - Page 15
...it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the ...will need to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... can use 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 disc)....drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in the computer.
2. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery ...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your computer.
3. Connect the TV/digital antenna...set up your Internet connection.
• If you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... - 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 MP3 player... loss of the button to eject the disc tray.
9
Hard drive activity light - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity.
Provides a fast...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... use the line-out 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 hibernate mode, or is on.
• Solid amber - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - There may be a problem with the system board or the...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... 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.
Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding ...