Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by urc on April 24th, 2012
Install A Second Optical Drive In A Xps 8300 Computer
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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on April 26th, 2012 7:11 AM
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urc,
You can add a second optical drive into the xps 8300. You would mount the drive directly under the optical drive that is already installed in the system.
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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)
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*On ...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...; Online discussions with other users
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as memory,
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and online courses •...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
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Owner's Manual - Page 39
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Owner's Manual - Page 62
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Owner's Manual - Page 63
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Owner's Manual - Page 66
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Owner's Manual - Page 67
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Owner's Manual - Page 93
... such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it. 1 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it on . 5 Connect the monitor cable to ground the system board. Ensure... that your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off . NOTICE: Do not install any drive into the computer.
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Owner's Manual - Page 144
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network problems, 44
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Operating System CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
P
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Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20
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Setup Guide - Page 15
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Setup Guide - Page 21
...9
Hard drive activity light - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
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7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Indicates if a media card is blinking.
19
Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
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Setup Guide - Page 23
...
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Used to identify... - Connects to a pair of this button
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5
Power button and light - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance. There ...
Setup Guide - Page 24
...is powered off or in potential damage to
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Setup Guide - Page 27
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Setup Guide - Page 28
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4
VGA connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R surround connector -
Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
89
26
1
S/PDIF connector -
Connect to a
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USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to...
Setup Guide - Page 30
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Setup Guide - Page 47
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Setup Guide - Page 66
... up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
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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
two 5.25-inch bays for trayload SATA DVD+/-RW/ Blu-ray Disc combo (optional...
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