Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by Namasjjjn on November 8th, 2013
Can Xps 8300 Have Dual Monitors
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
...Scanner Problems 47 Sound and Speaker Problems 48
No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50
3 Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic... Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows...
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 the screen. Connecting to the Internet, you set up your ISP... 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you installed the new driver. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon.
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver ...is next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... that came with the device. System Restore does not monitor your data files.
NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only...access the Windows Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner....
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...Licensing Agreement screen, and press to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to boot from the CD. 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen ...wait until you want to recover 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
...system board
N
network problems, 44
O
Operating System CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
P
password clearing system setup, 109
power problems, 44 turning off your computer, 27
power light ...54
M
memory adding, 87 connectors, 81
messages error, 37
Microsoft License Label, 14 modem
problems, 35
monitor blank, 50 hard to read, 50 problems, 50
motherboard.
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... 38-39 sound 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 ..., 35 hardware, 40 IEEE 1394, 41 Internet, 35 keyboard, 42 modem, 35 monitor hard to read, 50 monitor is blank, 50 network, 44 other, 40 power, 44
problems (continued) power ...
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
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
... 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 to more than one monitor simultaneously. NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI connectors are disabled and capped if your computer. You can purchase the DVI-to...
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)
9
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 13
... of your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to either a network port or a broadband device. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network connector.
Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
... the instructions on the operating system and features, go to complete. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...; USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). To create a system recovery media:
1. 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 28
....
6
Side L/R surround connector -
Connect to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA connector - Connects to side L/R surround
speakers. Connects 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...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... Center→ Launch Dell Support Center.
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
64 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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