Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by kasp on October 26th, 2013
How To Install Cd Player In Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 26
... Windows XP is recommended that you can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical microprocessor to function as two logical microprocessors, capable of recording (see the Sonic documentation for Hyper-Threading and may require an update from Hyper-Threading, some programs have MP3
software installed. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
...E R O F F - The chkdsk program automatically runs during the start-up process. If your computer has a CD-RW drive or a zip drive installed, see the drive's documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system
RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - ...necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows XP provides a Program Compatibility Wizard that the values or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... Tr oubleshooting
If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to use... System Restore (see page 62). If this is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see page 63) to return your computer after you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see page 32. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD...the instructions on the screen. A message stating that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came installed in your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... driver. Therefore, do so. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions.
66 Advanced Tr oubleshooting...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... 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 down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to copy files and install the devices. The computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
...Ready to the Internet? The computer automatically restarts. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. screen appears, you are prompted to complete... are unsure of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve.
68 Advanced Tr oubleshooting If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window...
Owner's Manual - Page 71
... button to attach headphones and most kinds of the sounds your computer emits, such as your CD player are operating. Use the front USB connectors for devices that you use the back USB connectors for...activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive.
2 CD or DVD eject button Press to eject your CD from the CD or DVD drive.
3 floppy-drive eject button Press to eject...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
Connect a parallel device, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. (On computers with a sound card, use the connector on ) into a USB connector. If you purchased the optional sound card, plug your sound equipment (...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
... Label, 14 modem
problems, 35
monitor blank, 50 hard to read, 50 problems, 50
motherboard. See system board
N
network problems, 44
O
Operating 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
power light conditions, 44
144 Index
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
... Microsoft Windows operating system.
NOTE: For more information on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to complete. To set up an...
Setup Guide - Page 21
..., keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. 1 Media Card Reader light - Press the marked portion on the lower end of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is inserted.
2 Media Card Reader - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity. Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Provides...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...of headphones. NOTE: To connect to place portable devices such as an external drive, MP3 player, mobile phone, and so on or off , in sleep/standby mode or there might ...• Solid white - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on .
• Solid amber - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light -
Used to a powered speaker or sound system, use with audio
programs.
3
...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... you
to charge portable devices that require more than 1.5 A/5 V input current for charging to
USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard,
printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
7
USB 2.0 connector with USB
PowerShare - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector -
Setup Guide - Page 27
... The power supply light may vary.
2 Power supply light - Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to... NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on any installed PCI Express cards. Connects to the appropriate connectors.
4 Expansion card slots - Indicates power availability of the ...
Setup Guide - Page 28
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 a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to side L/R surround...connector on your display
or TV.
3
eSATA connector -
Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R surround connector -
Setup Guide - Page 29
Connects to
recording or playback devices such as
a microphone, cassette player, CD
player, or VCR.
11
Center/subwoofer connector - Connects to rear L/R surround
speakers.
8
Microphone connector - Connects to a network
or ...to
the connector indicate the status and
activity for audio input.
9
Front L/R line-out connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
7
Rear L/R surround connector -
Setup Guide - Page 30
... disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). Using Your XPS Desktop
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
You can access websites, setup an e-mail accout, and upload or download files. Check your purchase order for software installed on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment.
28...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting 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
Internally accessible
Externally accessible
two 3.5-inch bays for SATA hard drives...
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