Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by glriroja on September 7th, 2014
Where Do I Install A Wireless Adapter On Xps 8300
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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 ...an optional floppy drive. parallel connector
diagnostic lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram)
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Owner's Manual - Page 22
... the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it is secure.
1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on computer
network cable
network ...wall jack
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...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 Internet
NOTE: ISPs and...exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, you are using a DSL or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... the software manufacturer. 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-RW to function as two logical microprocessors, capable of... technology. You can also use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is optimized to play in regular stereos.
Owner's Manual - Page 39
... 8 to restart the computer.
If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows XP provides a Program Compatibility Wizard that the values or characters you properly installed and configured the program. The chkdsk program automatically runs during the start-up process. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U H A V E N O T M A D E A N E R R O R W H I L E E N T E R I A T E L Y - Ensure...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...circle with
a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version.
1 Click the Start button and click...63) to the operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the new hardware ...documentation that came with the device.
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.
NOTICE: Make...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP.
See the documentation that were installed during assembly of the computer. Use the ResourceCD to do so. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Click Hardware...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to select the highlighted partition...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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
...use this computer connect to the Internet? Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at the Computer Name and Administrator ... appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide
further information regarding your network configuration, enter...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
...DIMM1 and DIMM2 or connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Memory Installation Guidelines
matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2
matched pair of memory modules...Ensure that you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory available to the operating system is covered ...
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 10
...Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. You may need to use an appropriate adapter (DVI-to-VGA adapter or HDMI-to-DVI adapter) to...feature, enter the system setup (BIOS) utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Use the appropriate cable based on ...
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 15
...Windows for your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup ... 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 operating system...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...instructions in connector on the screen.
To complete setting up your computer.
3.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you can purchase ...you set up your computer.
2. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact ...
Setup Guide - Page 18
...Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router. To ... you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your connection to your wireless Internet connection, you get one.
16 Save and close any open files, and exit...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... of this connector may not be available on any installed PCI Express cards. Indicates power availability of your computer...the computer.
Attaches a commercially available security cable to the appropriate connectors.
4 Expansion card slots - Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the power cable. Connects to ...
Setup Guide - Page 30
... Blu-ray Discs (optional), listen to music and radio stations. Using Your XPS Desktop
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer to watch videos, play... products such as digital cameras and cell phones.
Check your purchase order for software installed on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment.
28 Optional software applications enable you...
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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