Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by tmkun on August 1st, 2013
Xps 8300 5.25 Bay What To Do
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
... 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 Network Setup Wizard...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...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem ... operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
5 Click Device Manager....
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... follow 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 other system... NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If those ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... on the screen. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. Advanced Troubleshooting 67 Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read ... screen, and click Next. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD...
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
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
... overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on .
7 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
... display and the discrete graphics card is different. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on the discrete graphics card. 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.
Setup Guide - Page 11
Connection Type
VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable)
Computer
Cable
Display
DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable)
DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable)
HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable)
HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to identify the connectors on your computer and display. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable)
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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.
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Setup Guide - Page 13
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 To connect your computer.
NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network connector. Connect the other end of the ...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
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Setup Guide - Page 15
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection.
These steps are mandatory and may render ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
Setting Up Your 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 ...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 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.
If an external USB modem...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you cannot connect to your ISP information ready. If you get one.
16 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your country. In the search box, type network...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... drive activity. Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
4 Optical drive bay (optional) - Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Indicates if a media card... loss of the button to eject the disc tray.
9
Hard drive activity light - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) -
Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as ...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... panel connectors - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer.
25 Connects to the appropriate connectors.
4 Expansion card slots - Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot -
The appearance of the power supply. Attaches a commercially available security cable to the interior of your computer...
Setup Guide - Page 66
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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 accessible
two 3.5-inch bays for SATA hard drives
two 5.25-inch bays for trayload SATA DVD+/-RW/ Blu-ray Disc combo (optional)/ Blu-ray...
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