Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by rmoisan on October 17th, 2011
Usb 3.0 Disconects...
Renesas USB 3.0 keeps disconecting, and devices as webcam or ext. hd. become unavailable, until rebooting. I deactivated the power saving for the USB 3, and installed last driver available 2.1.27.0 , with no resolution
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... on the computer and the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors 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
...MSN connection: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the ...instructions on the screen. 3 Click Checklist for setup instructions. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... prompts on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting If not, go to the operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer might not work correctly. If an exclamation point is your first...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to restart the computer.
4 When you installed additional hardware, the drivers for information on using System Restore.
A message stating that came with the device. Advanced Troubleshooting 63
Creating a Restore Point
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... during assembly of the computer. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
Before You Begin
If you installed the new device driver.
After you reinstall the operating system, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The options can take...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save...you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to copy files and install the devices.
Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...shutting down your computer, 27
software conflicts, 65 Hyper-...adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
R
reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
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safety instructions,...18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18 USB, 19
problems battery, 32 blue screen, 39 CD ...blank, 50 network, 44 other, 40 power, 44
problems (continued) power light conditions, 44 printer, 46 program crashes...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 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 Features 20...
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.
6
Setup Guide - Page 9
... 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. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least...
Setup Guide - Page 10
Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer has a discrete graphics card. To enable this feature, enter the ...NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to more than one monitor simultaneously. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your display and the discrete graphics card is different. Otherwise, connect the ...
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 16
... system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Follow the...
2. To create a system recovery media:
1.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that ...Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Click Create ...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your computer.
2. To set up your computer.
3. Follow the ... telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not...
Setup Guide - Page 21
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... drive bay (optional) - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Press the marked portion on when...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... even while your computer
is powered off or in potential damage to your computer while charging a device, it again. Doing so may result in sleep state.
This
feature can be enabled/disabled using
the system setup (BIOS) utility. Check the device's specifications before connecting the device.
22 Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: If you
to...
Setup Guide - Page 27
Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - 1 Power connector -
Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of the power supply. Connects to the appropriate connectors.
4 Expansion card slots - NOTE: The power supply light may vary.
2 Power supply light - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the power cable. NOTE: Before you buy a security ...
Setup Guide - Page 28
Connects to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA connector - 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
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector - ...
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