Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by offberk on March 21st, 2014
What Is Sata Port For On Back Of Desktop Dell Xps 8300
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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on March 24th, 2014 10:53 AM
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The eSata port on the back of your system is to Connects to an external SATA storage devices. The storage device is used to backup any data, music, pictures etc...
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
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)
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you are using...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, you can access ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. Using the Dell...need to step 2.
Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to step 5.
2 When the...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... appears. 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 regular backups of your data...the instructions on the screen. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to the hardware, software, or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...Your Software screen, and click Next. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
NOTE: The time required to complete the...Windows XP installed and you want to 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, ...
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
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell XPS 8300 desktop.
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
Setup Guide - Page 8
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Lifting Your Computer
To ensure safety and to avoid any damage to your computer, lift it by holding the lift points in the front and back of your computer.
6
Setup Guide - Page 9
... the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on .
7 Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat...
Setup Guide - Page 10
...card, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to the discrete graphics card if the connector on your computer... the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to Auto in the Advanced Graphic ...
Setup Guide - Page 13
....
Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of the network cable to either a network port or a broadband device. Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to complete your computer. To connect your computer to the network connector...
Setup Guide - Page 15
...Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended... with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13 Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as... need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Click Start → All Programs→...
Setup Guide - Page 17
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com.
To set up your Internet connection.
• If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Turn on ...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media card.
3 Optical drive - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - CAUTION: To avoid loss of the button to eject the ...Card Reader light - Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Turns
on...
Setup Guide - Page 23
Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use with audio
programs.
3
Headphone connector - The light in
connector - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on or off , in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with the system board or the...
Setup Guide - Page 28
... keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R surround connector - Connect to
the HDMI connector on your display
or TV.
3
eSATA connector - Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA connector - Connects to side L/R surround
speakers.
Connects to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector -
Using...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... the category from the Select an image: box.
4.
Choose the desired option to the Dock or a category. Remove a Category or Icon
1. Click Save. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1.
Setup Guide - Page 32
... schedule backups:
1. Follow the instructions that helps protect your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your computer using a password‑protected account.
Double-click the...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... vary by region. 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 drives
two 5.25-inch...
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