Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by swsmitkno on May 28th, 2014
Xps 8300 Firewire Port - Does It Need Cable Power
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
... adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram)
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
Network Problems 44 Power Problems 44 Printer Problems 46 Scanner Problems 47 Sound and Speaker Problems 48
No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video ... Computer to an Earlier Operating State 64 Undoing the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... hazard of electric shock, do not place your computer;
Always follow installation instructions closely.
• To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into the network adapter.
• To help protect your computer from sudden, transient increases and decreases in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
...any of the battery along with care. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for the address of cable, press in injury.
SAFETY: Battery Disposal
Your computer uses a lithium coin-cell battery. Safety... chassis. Contact your computer. If possible, use may result in on the cable itself. if you will never need to replace it in an antistatic container or packaging. • Handle all...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... fit only one way. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on ... and the printer. 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Internet
NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. With a DSL connection, you are using a DSL or cable... before you need a modem or...desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your phone on the screen. To connect to complete the setup. Dial-up your local cable TV line. If you are considerably slower than DSL and cable...
Owner's Manual - Page 46
... I S T U R N E D O N - Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power extension cables • Keyboard and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of interference are securely connected to the same electrical outlet
Printer Problems
NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
... and that the scanner is turned on. • Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the
following port(s): setting is USB. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN
CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • If your scanner has a power cable, ensure that the scanner cable is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button.
See...
Owner's Manual - Page 80
...Looking Inside Your Computer
NOTE: The AGP card is removed from the system board.
drive cables power cables
computer cover* (page 78 and page 100)
power supply
hard drive (page 93)
filler brackets for empty card slots (4) (page 82)...CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the following illustration to ensure that you begin any of the procedures in your computer....
Owner's Manual - Page 86
If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 113). 10 Lower the retention arm and press it from the network... when you shut down your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the operating system.
86 Adding Parts If your computer and then unplug it ...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
..., 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
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reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
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safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47 screen. printer cable, 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 ... hard to read, 50 monitor is blank, 50 network, 44 other, 40 power, 44
problems (continued) power light conditions, 44 printer, 46 program crashes, 39 program stops responding, 38 ...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... Keyboard and Mouse 10 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 11 Connect the Power Cable 12 Press the Power Button 12 Set Up the Operating System 13 Create System Recovery 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...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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 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 10
...discrete graphics card, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector. You may need to use an appropriate adapter (DVI-to-VGA adapter or HDMI-to-DVI adapter) to connect...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 to more than one monitor...
Setup Guide - Page 13
... the back panel of the network cable to either a network port or a broadband device.
Connect the other end of your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 17
...page 16.
15 Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the telephone wall connector before you set... of the TV tuner may vary by region. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your ...Settings→ TV.
4. Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... may not be available on your computer.
25 NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on all computers.
3 Back panel connectors - NOTE: The power supply light may vary.
2 Power supply light - Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot -
Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to connectors on any...
Setup Guide - Page 43
...that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range.
USB over current error - Use an external power source to function properly. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be ...timer tick interrupt -
Your USB device needs more power for it to connect the USB device, or if your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is...
Setup Guide - Page 66
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel H67
Drives
...click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center.
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
64 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer....
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