Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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How To Reformat Dell Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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diagnostic lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram)
www.dell.com | 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 61 What Is a Driver 61 Identifying Drivers 61 Reinstalling Drivers 62 Using Windows® System Restore 63 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 64 Undoing the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...; Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as a modem)
Dell Support Website
The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -...Documentation for my computer
• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com
What are located on your problem. 4 Follow the...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...on computer
USB printer cable
USB connector on printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as: • E-mails • Toolbar...way.
You can store it on the computer and the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer.
Owner's Manual - Page 22
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network cable
network wall jack
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you connect your computer. network...Connect the network cable to a network connection device, such as a network wall jack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before you through ...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...phone line. NOTE: Selecting the 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 ISP offerings vary by country...2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...program starts, follow the prompts on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to use System Restore (see page 63) to ...the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. If this is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...detecting hardware in your computer. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left... affecting data files) if changes to allow you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For drivers information, see page ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...logo appears, 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. 5 ...and exit any key. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Advanced Troubleshooting 67
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...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 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30
Solving Problems 31 Beep ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Setup Guide - Page 10
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com.
You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to more than one monitor simultaneously. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available ...
Setup Guide - Page 15
... the operating system and features, go to complete. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Doing so may take you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13 These steps are mandatory and may render your computer...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... on page 50.
14 You can be used to create the system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Click Create Recovery Media.
4. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Follow the instructions on page 16.
15 Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you... follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your computer.
2. Turn on your...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...photos, music, and videos stored on a media card.
3 Optical drive - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
Turns
on... a front panel USB 3.0 compliant interface.
6 FlexBay cover - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - CAUTION: To avoid loss of the button to eject the disc tray.
...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...out or S/PDIF connector at the back of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2
Microphone or line-in hibernate mode, or...not receiving power.
• Solid white -
Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The computer is in the center of headphones. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on .
• Solid amber - Connects to ...
Setup Guide - Page 31
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Select an icon for the category in the Title ...
Setup Guide - Page 32
... catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters.
For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your desktop.
2. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... information regarding the configuration of your computer. 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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