Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by glsofit on July 13th, 2014
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
...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 Diagnostics 58
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 58 ... Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows XP 66
Contents 5
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... technical support • Documentation for my computer
• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for ? • Tips on the screen.
...system • Customer Care - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com
What are located on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on using Windows • How...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... can move data from the source computer to the new computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer over a... computer
USB printer cable
USB connector on printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as: • E-mails •...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... your computer after you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to step 2.
Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly.
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen..., click Next. Creating a Restore Point
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP...monitor your data files or recover them.
Owner's Manual - Page 67
.... Advanced Troubleshooting 67 If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to ...already has Windows XP installed and you want 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™ logo appears...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
...System CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
P
password clearing system setup, 109
power problems, 44...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 ...
problems, 35
monitor blank, 50 hard to read, 50 problems, 50
motherboard.
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... blank, 50 software, 38-39 sound and speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
R
reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
S
safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47 screen. printer cable, 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18 USB, 19
problems...
Setup Guide - Page 5
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
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. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer.
Setup Guide - Page 10
...system setup (BIOS) utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. You may need to use an appropriate adapter ... 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. NOTE: When connecting to a single display, ...
Setup Guide - Page 15
... is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system.
To set up an Internet connection. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... page 50.
14 NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to 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: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... using a dial-up your Internet 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... your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on page 16.
15
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you are using ...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Connect to USB devices, such as a front panel USB 3.0 compliant interface.
6 FlexBay cover - Indicates if a media card is blinking.
19 A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity.
Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons...
Setup Guide - Page 23
Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The computer is either the system board or the power supply. The computer is not receiving power.
• Solid white - Used to identify your computer.
4 Accessory tray - The light in
connector - The computer is in hibernate mode, or is on page 33.
21 Contact Dell (see...
Setup Guide - Page 28
..., or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector -
Connects to
the HDMI connector on your display
or TV.
3
eSATA connector - Connects to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA connector - Connect to side L/R surround
speakers.
Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... the desired option to the Dock or a category. Remove a Category or Icon
1. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box.
4. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category.
2.
Setup Guide - Page 32
...Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of...: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your desktop.
2. To schedule backups:
1.
You can access the service on the screen.
30 For more information, go to...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
64
For more information regarding the configuration of your computer.
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel H67
Drives
Internally accessible
Externally accessible
two 3.5-inch bays for SATA hard drives...
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