Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by micbAli on June 11th, 2014
How To Hook Up Speakers For Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
Network Problems 44 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 ...the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows...
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 same line simultaneously.
• Cable modem connections that provide... 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 Network Setup Wizard ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...the device for Dell™ computers.
If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to step 2. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, ... is your computer after you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell....
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... the instructions on the screen. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your operating system. 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... install a new copy of 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 the computer and try...you want to copy files and install the devices. 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
... conflicts, 65 Hyper-Threading, 26 problems, 38-39
sound problems, 48 volume, 48
speaker problems, 48 volume, 48
specifications, 102
support contacting Dell, 113
system board, 81
System..., 50 software, 38-39 sound and speakers, 48 troubleshooting 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...
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 Keyboard... Media (Recommended 14 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 15 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...
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
5 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer.
Setup Guide - Page 8
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Lifting Your Computer
To ensure safety and to avoid any damage to your computer, lift it by holding the lift points in the front and back of your computer.
6
Setup Guide - Page 9
You should never place your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. ...
Setup Guide - Page 10
... card. This feature allows you purchased the optional discrete graphics card, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously.
Setup Guide - Page 11
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable)
9 Connection Type
VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable)
Computer
Cable
Display
DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable)
DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable)
HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable)
HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to identify the connectors on your computer and display.
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.
10
Setup Guide - Page 13
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to complete your computer.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of your computer setup, but if ...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
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Setup Guide - Page 15
... you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Setup Guide - Page 23
... technical support.
2
Microphone or line-in hibernate mode, or is in the center of headphones.
Used to a powered speaker or sound system, use with the system board or the power supply. Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on .
• Solid amber - There may be a problem with...
Setup Guide - Page 28
Connects to side L/R surround
speakers. Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
89
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1
S/PDIF connector -
Connects to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connect to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer,...
Setup Guide - Page 29
... or playback devices such as
a microphone, cassette player, CD
player, or VCR.
11
Center/subwoofer connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or
to rear L/R surround
speakers.
8
Microphone connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
7
Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to an audio cable for a wired network connection.
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Setup Guide - Page 66
... setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
64
Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region. 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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