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Question posted by jay33tr on September 4th, 2013
Xps 8300 How To Add Usb 3.0
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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
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer. 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: • E-mails • Toolbar settings •...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...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 can ...connection 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 Internet
NOTE: ISPs and...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 62). Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting
If this... resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your first time to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the device icon. If you may...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... system. The drivers that came installed in an undesirable operating state.
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. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 NOTICE: Make regular backups...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... off your computer, 27
Index 145 printer cable, 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18 USB, 19
problems battery, 32 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 34 computer crashes, 38-39 ... 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.
Setup Guide - Page 7
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. 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
... (2 inches) on .
7 Restricting airflow around your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or a drawer when it to place your computer. 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
... (BIOS) utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer and display.
NOTE: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default). Otherwise, connect...
Setup Guide - Page 11
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable)
9 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.
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
... of the Operating System disc). Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to the hardware, software, 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...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...Your Internet Connection" on your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your Internet connection.
• If ...connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you are using a dial-up the TV tuner:
1.
If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a ...
Setup Guide - Page 21
Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connect to USB devices, such as a front panel USB 3.0 compliant interface.
6 FlexBay cover - Turns
on the lower end of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is inserted.
2 Media ...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... charge when the computer is powered on/off or in sleep state.
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 - This
feature can be enabled/disabled using
the system setup (BIOS) utility.
NOTE: If you
to charge the...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... available on your computer.
25 NOTE: The power supply light may vary.
2 Power supply light - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the interior of your computer.
6 Padlock rings - The appearance of the power supply. 1 Power connector -
Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot -
Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer.
Setup Guide - Page 28
...L/R surround
speakers. Connects to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector - Connects to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) -
Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
89
26
1
S/PDIF connector - Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA connector - Connect to
the...
Setup Guide - Page 31
...image: box.
4. Personalize the Dock
1.
Select an icon for the category in the Title field.
3. Add an Icon
Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock.
29 Right-click the category or icon on the screen.... to frequently-used applications,
files, and folders. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... Support Center. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. 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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