Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by bigOarima on December 22nd, 2013
Xps 8300 Does Not Recognize 2nd Dvd
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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 and... any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 Connecting to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...MB blank CD. If you make a mistake, you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is an Intel® technology that have not been optimized for example, do not play in... most home or car stereos.
• You cannot create audio DVDs with Sonic ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...that existed before you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support....5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... files) if changes to return your data files. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 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. System Restore does not monitor your computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click Next. 7 Enter your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... crashes, 38-39 computer stops responding, 38 conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 54 drives, 33 DVD drive, 35 e-mail, 35 error messages, 37 finding solutions, 30 floppy drive, 33 general, 38 hard drive...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 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.
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.
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.
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Setup Guide - Page 9
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 place ...
Setup Guide - Page 10
..., and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. NOTE: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default). Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your computer...
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
... to either a network port or a broadband device. Connect the other end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11
NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of the network cable...
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
... to complete. Doing so may take you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...; Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Follow the instructions on page 50.
14 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 21
... 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) - Press the marked portion on a media card.
3 Optical drive -
Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
4 Optical drive bay (optional) -
Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible...
Setup Guide - Page 30
... enable you can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs/DVDs/ Blu-ray Discs (optional), listen to a disc, saved on portable products such as ...CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). You can use your computer. After connecting to the Internet, you to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Using Your XPS Desktop
Software ...
Setup Guide - Page 66
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 Disc rewritable (optional)
one 3.5-inch bay for , and...
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