Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by mcomcm on May 4th, 2014
Step By Step How To Upgrade Memory On 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)
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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 10
... power any time the computer is connected to the computer. 3 Ground yourself by Dell. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. NOTICE: To help avoid possible damage ...the following safe-handling guidelines.
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SAFETY: When Using Your Computer
As you use your computer, observe the following steps in the sequence indicated.
NOTICE:...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... support • Documentation for my computer
• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such
as memory,
the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Upgrade information for components, such as a modem)
Dell Support Website
The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup. Contact your ISP to complete the setup. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop or if you want to set up my connection manually, continue to...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... installed the new driver.
If you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the ResourceCD, go to step 2. Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly.
Owner's Manual - Page 64
...the restore point, you can undo the restoration. NOTICE: Before you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you restore the computer to an earlier operating state,... Restore.
2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next.
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Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
If problems occur after System Restore finishes...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
...steps in before you are listed. To reinstall Windows XP, you need to resolve a hardware conflict on your hard drive. Use the ResourceCD to complete. Reinstalling Windows XP
To reinstall Windows XP...on your operating system to do so. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus ...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
... 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 in connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4 NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them off . If possible, do not pair...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
...Dell, remove the insert from Dell, you received in the insert.
98 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com
5 If you purchased your floppy drive from the insert frame by pressing on the four tabs. Proceed to step...the drive bay. If you are installing a floppy drive that was not purchased from Dell, reattach the empty insert frame over the front of the drive bay opening. front-panel...
Owner's Manual - Page 100
... to Auto. 13 Press . 14 Press . 15 Press to save changes and exit. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
8 Highlight Drive Configuration and press . 9 Use the left and
right arrows to set to...(LegacySelect Options) and press . 12 Make sure that both sides of the cover are left side of step 3. If necessary, use the left and right arrows to change Diskette Drive A from Not Installed to electrical...
Owner's Manual - Page 110
...To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, turn them off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com
11 Reconnect the jumper plug to jumper PSWD (see page 81). 12 Close the computer ... time and date information after turning on . To replace the battery:
1 Record all the screens in step 12.
2 Shut down your computer, and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
4 Turn ...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
... reattaching, 75
H
hard drive problems, 35
hardware conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 problems, 40
Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support ...problems, 42
L
lights back of computer, 54 diagnostic, 54
M
memory adding, 87 connectors, 81
messages error, 37
Microsoft License Label, 14...Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
P
password clearing system setup, 109
power problems, 44...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 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 Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35
Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 My Dell...
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 15
... license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you will take some time to...
Setup Guide - Page 44
..., you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter:
1. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in the ... remaining troubleshooting steps.
Using Support Tools
Hardware Troubleshooter
If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is active.
Dell Diagnostics
If you contact Dell for technical...
Setup Guide - Page 51
... restored.
NOTE: For more depending on the screen.
Restoring Your Operating System
Upgrading to : • Backup and restore your computer based on your desktop. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see...
Setup Guide - Page 55
... for a more extensive list of online services available at the computer so that pertain to the proper support personnel. If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. See "Online Services" on page 31 for help...
Setup Guide - Page 62
...type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. Yes/No • Network, version, and... Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for assistance and call from a...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel H67
Drives
Internally accessible
Externally ...optional)/ Blu-ray Disc rewritable (optional)
one 3.5-inch bay for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the...
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