Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by offberk on March 8th, 2014
How To Enable Usb Xps 8300 Bios
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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 (6)
CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD drive eject button floppy drive eject button* floppy drive light* hard drive light power button...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... on the computer and the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors 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 • Toolbar settings •...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
To connect to the Internet, you are using a...NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the screen.... sources, your computer after you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...for information on using System Restore. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. System Restore ... data files or recover them. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see page 32. See the Windows Help...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
... If you reinstall Windows XP with the other devices. To see if System Restore is enabled:
1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and ...removing the devices from the Device Manager.
Advanced Troubleshooting 65 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...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...open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Advanced Troubleshooting 67 Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears....
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
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reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
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safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47 screen. printer cable,... 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18 USB, 19
problems battery, 32 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 34 computer crashes...
Setup Guide - Page 7
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. 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
Setup Guide - Page 10
... connector on your display and the discrete graphics card is different. To enable this feature, enter the system setup (BIOS) utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter,... card if the connector on your computer has a 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 12
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer.
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Setup Guide - Page 15
... to reinstall the operating system.
To set up an Internet connection.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows ...operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...your computer to create the system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).
To create a system recovery media:... the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...• If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall connector before you need an external modem or network connection and an ... computer.
2. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. Turn on the screen.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...when the computer reads or writes
data. Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot -
Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
Indicates if a media card is blinking.
19 Provides a fast and convenient way to eject the disc tray... Reader - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity. Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) -
Setup Guide - Page 24
...turn off or in sleep state.
Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector - Connects to the USB PowerShare connector. The USB PowerShare
feature (enabled by default) allows you turn on /off or... be enabled/disabled using
the system setup (BIOS) utility. Check the device's specifications before connecting the device.
22 CAUTION: Do not connect devices that support
USB charging ...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... cable to connectors on all computers.
3 Back panel connectors -
Connects to the appropriate connectors.
4 Expansion card slots - The appearance of the power supply. Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - 1 Power connector - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the power cable.
Setup Guide - Page 28
...L/R surround
speakers. Connects to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector -
Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
89
26
1
S/PDIF connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R surround connector - Connect to a
monitor or...
Setup Guide - Page 30
...and spreadsheets. You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your XPS Desktop
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer to watch videos, play games... entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on your computer. Optional software applications enable you can access websites, setup an e-mail accout, and upload or download files...
Setup Guide - Page 66
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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