Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by sandiwhite on September 26th, 2014
Dell Xps Windows 8 How To Change Boot Order
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Owner's Manual - Page 14
...How to use Windows XP • ...Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such
as memory,
the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians,
and online courses • Community Forum - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Contact information, order...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...8226; Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you cannot write to that CD-R again without changing your software.
26 Setting Up... the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is recommended that can write to two different types of recording media-CD-Rs and CD-RWs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Using Blank CD...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
... From the ResourceCD 1 Insert the ResourceCD. 2 Shut down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for your computer through the Start menu and try again.
Then shut down (see page 27) and restart...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... (see page 63) to return your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows 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.
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 63...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...files.
To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click ...an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings ...ResourceCD. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... Troubleshooter list, click I need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any required drivers. Reinstalling Windows XP
To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. 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 begins to install...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
... Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? www.dell.com | support.dell.com
8 If you need the Product Key number located on the back of...
Owner's Manual - Page 107
...service tag, and the version number of your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. A line of boxes across the bottom...functions within system setup. • Help -
The fields that you cannot change the boot sequence for information on (or restart) your
computer, including installed hardware, ...; Windows® desktop. Then shut down your computer.
Owner's Manual - Page 108
... the Microsoft Windows desktop. Each device has a number next to it . 3 Press the up-and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5 Press plus(+) or minus (-) to move a selected device up menu. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Changing Boot Sequence...
Setup Guide - Page 4
... helps you how to change without the written permission of the Blu‑ray Disc Association; Reverse engineering and disassembly are trademarks of Intel Corporation in this document is strictly forbidden.
Information in the U.S. and is a trademark of Dell Inc.;
All rights reserved. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are...
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 15
... on the screen.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...Windows. You can be used to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Click Create Recovery Media.
4. NOTE: For information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop...Blu-ray Disc
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3....
Setup Guide - Page 17
... connector on your original order, you set up your...dell.com.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a dial-up your Internet connection.
• If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV.
4.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop...
Setup Guide - Page 31
...window appears.
2. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box.
4. Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category.
2. Select an icon for the category in the Title field.
3. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell...8226; Changing the color and location of the Dock
• Grouping related icons into categories
• Changing the ...
Setup Guide - Page 45
... the instructions that is known to access the Boot Menu. Do you see "Contacting Dell" on the screen.
6. Turn on . then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics
When you encounter a problem during the...
Setup Guide - Page 50
... the Microsoft Windows desktop;
Turn on your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to restore your computer and try again.
5. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Disconnect...
Setup Guide - Page 52
... and press .
4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can...Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to wait until you backup your computer and try again.
3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to return your computer.
• Hard drive failure that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... Reader
64 Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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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