Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by dudegmarg on August 26th, 2013
How To Install A Second Optical Drive In My Dell Inspiron Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
...| support.dell.com 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...174; XP operating system because Windows XP is...dell.com | support.dell.com
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Your CD-RW drive... can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have not been optimized for Hyper-Threading and may require an update from the software manufacturer. It is an Intel® technology that can benefit from Hyper-Threading, some programs have MP3
software installed...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. If not, go to step 2. If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the new ...not required by the ResourceCD.
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer. 3 When the...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP (see page 64) to return your hard drive.
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions.
66 Advanced Tr oubleshooting
The...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...wait until 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 down the computer and try again... drive and the speed of your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. NOTE: The time required to copy files and install the devices. The Windows XP...
Owner's Manual - Page 93
... your computer and all attached devices from the network wall jack. 4 Disconnect any of the hard drive. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the rails. Ensure that it on a hard surface. CAUTION: ...To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer, turn off .
NOTICE: Do not install any drive into the network wall jack and then plug it from their electrical outlets, and then press ...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
...board
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network problems, 44
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Operating System CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
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password clearing system setup, 109
power problems,...14
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Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20
floppy drive adding, 96 problems, 33
front door reattaching, 75
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hard drive problems, 35
hardware conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 problems, 40
Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help ...
Setup Guide - Page 4
... how to avoid the problem. patents and other countries;
All rights reserved. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other countries; Intel... the written permission of these materials in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, XPS™, Solution Station™, and DellConnect™ are prohibited. disclaims any manner whatsoever...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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. 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
...is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the ... process. To set up an Internet connection.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com.
Setup Guide - Page 21
... USB devices, such as a front panel USB 3.0 compliant interface.
6 FlexBay cover - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Turns
on the lower end of data, never turn off the computer while...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...drive, MP3 player, mobile phone, and so on page 33.
21 The computer is not receiving power.
• Solid white - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on . NOTE: To connect to a pair of your computer when you access the Dell.... 1 Service Tag and Express Service Code -
Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The computer is on or off , in ...
Setup Guide - Page 28
...
speakers. Connects to
the HDMI connector on your display
or TV.
3
eSATA 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
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio...
Setup Guide - Page 30
... to watch videos, play games, create your purchase order for software installed on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Your optical 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 also edit and view...
Setup Guide - Page 47
... operating system failure prevents the use of the following options:
CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system... using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc
to restore your computer ...
Setup Guide - Page 50
...you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press several times to an earlier operating state
• Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on ...on page 14)
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic
To restore your operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files:
1. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, and ...
Setup Guide - Page 52
... while preserving the data files.
To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on your computer.
• Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press .
4. Follow...the Microsoft Windows desktop;
then, shut down your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve the data files on the screen.
50 When the DELL logo appears, ...
Setup Guide - Page 53
... drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer and try again.
51
Starting Dell Factory Image Restore
1.
This option restores your hard drive...see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Restoring Your Operating System
Dell Factory Image Restore
CAUTION: Using Dell Factory ...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
64 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 accessible
two 3.5-inch bays for SATA hard...
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