Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by sasLu on August 28th, 2013
How Do I Get Usb 3.0 On My 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 microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6)
CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD drive eject button floppy drive eject button* floppy drive light* hard drive light power button...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... fit only one way. USB connector 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 a writable CD or floppy disk.
20 Setting Up and Using Yo ur ...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... 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... exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the same line simultaneously.
• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... Driver. If you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting... is your computer to see page 63) to return your first time to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the device icon.
If ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...in your operating system. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an ...the driver that driver is detecting hardware in an undesirable operating state. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
Creating a Restore...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... the instructions on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...cable, 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18 USB, 19
problems battery, 32 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW...and speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
R
reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
S
safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47 screen. See monitor service tag number...
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 Keyboard... Media (Recommended 14 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 15 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...
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 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
You should never place 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
... appropriate adapter (DVI-to-VGA adapter or HDMI-to-DVI adapter) to connect your display and the discrete graphics card is different. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer has a discrete graphics card.
Setup Guide - Page 12
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer.
10
Setup Guide - Page 16
... Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3. Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the operating state it...drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in the computer.
2. 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 telephone wall connector before you set up your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner ...network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Turn on your computer.
3.
If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. Connect ...
Setup Guide - Page 21
..., keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Press the marked portion on the lower end of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is inserted.
2 Media Card Reader - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... current for charging to your computer
is powered off or in sleep state.
Connects to charge the device.
Doing so may stop charging. Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector - In such cases, turn off your computer while charging a device, it again. CAUTION: Do not connect devices that support...
Setup Guide - Page 27
...The power supply light may vary.
2 Power supply light - Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure...power supply. Indicates power availability of this connector may not be available on any installed PCI Express cards. Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the power cable. Connects to the appropriate connectors.
4 Expansion card ...
Setup Guide - Page 28
... Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R surround connector - Connect to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
89
26
1
S/PDIF...
Setup Guide - Page 66
...→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region. 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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