Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by ciPha on October 24th, 2013
How Do I Rollback Bios Update On Dell 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 connector center/LFE connector line-out connector ... 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 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
... order status, warranty, and
repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other users
and technical support • Documentation for ... | support.dell.com
What are located on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on using Windows • How to clean my computer • How to use Windows XP • ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...and open a RecordNow project.
• You must use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is an Intel® technology that can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical ... Hyper-Threading technology. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Your CD-RW drive can write to erase, rewrite, or update data on CDs. Use blank...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... you installed the new driver. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer might...desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
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5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to step 5.
2 When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the prompts on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting If Device Driver Rollback...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... data files or recover them. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. System Restore does not monitor your data files.
See the Windows...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... software installed on your primary hard drive. Use the ResourceCD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. Advanced Troubleshooting 67 The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system ...install a new copy of 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...
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.
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 10
... enable this 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. NOTE: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default). Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your...
Setup Guide - Page 15
...you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and... 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...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc
NOTE: Dell...in the computer.
2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3.
You can be used to restore your operating ...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. To complete setting up your Internet connection.
• If you are using a... antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen.
Turn on your computer.
2. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you need an external modem or...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
4 Optical drive bay (optional) -
Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - CAUTION: To avoid loss of the button to view and share ...the disc tray.
9
Hard drive activity light - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Indicates if a ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...receiving power.
• Solid white - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on or off , in
connector - Used to a microphone
or inputs signal for use... Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 33.
21 1 Service Tag and Express Service Code -
Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on page 61) for assistance.
The computer is on . Using Your XPS Desktop
...
Setup Guide - Page 24
This
feature can be enabled/disabled using
the system setup (BIOS) utility.
Doing so may result in potential damage to charge ... CAUTION: Do not connect devices that support
USB charging even while your computer
is powered off your computer. Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Check the device's specifications before connecting ...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... category in the Title field.
3. Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category.
2. Remove a Category or Icon
1. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. You can personalize the Dock by:
• Adding or removing icons
• Changing the color and...
Setup Guide - Page 32
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your desktop.
2.
To schedule backups:
1. You can access the service on the screen.
30 NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on ...
Setup Guide - Page 66
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel... System Information section in the Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center.
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media...
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