Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by brBlack on July 9th, 2014
How To Hook Up A Second Monitor To A Desktop Dell Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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diagnostic lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
...49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50
3 Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 58
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 58 ... Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows XP 66
Contents 5
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...the 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 ... any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Your ISP will offer one or more of the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting If not, go to step 2. If this is next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop... update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the device icon. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
5 Click Device Manager. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...operating state. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to...on the screen. If you see page 32. System Restore does not monitor your system window. 6 Click the driver that the ResourceCD is not ...desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... on the screen.
Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press ...the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press...XP installed and 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...XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
... System CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
P
password clearing system setup, 109
power problems, 44...problems, 33
front door reattaching, 75
H
hard drive problems, 35
hardware conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 problems, 40
Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support Center, 14 help ...
problems, 35
monitor blank, 50 hard to read, 50 problems, 50
motherboard.
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... blank, 50 software, 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 scanner
problems, 47 screen. See monitor service tag number, 71 settings
system setup program, 106
setup diagram, 13
shutting down...
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...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 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30
Solving Problems 31 Beep ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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. 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
...computer has a discrete graphics card. NOTE: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default). NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI connectors are ...Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to Auto in the Advanced Graphic Configuration section.
8 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop...
Setup Guide - Page 15
... it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the screen. The Windows setup ...screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
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These steps are mandatory and may render your computer...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...state it was in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3. NOTE: For information on the screen. To create a system recovery media... system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on page 50.
14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery...
Setup Guide - Page 17
.../digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com.
If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner...connect to the antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on your computer.
2. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you need an external ...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) -
Can contain an additional optical drive... to USB devices, such as a front panel USB 3.0 compliant interface.
6 FlexBay cover - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Press the marked portion on...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...pressed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on or off , in the center of headphones.
The computer is not receiving power.
• Solid white - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power ...Accessory tray -
Turns
the computer on page 61) for assistance.
• Blinking amber - Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on . The computer is either the system board or the power supply...
Setup Guide - Page 28
Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA 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
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1
S/PDIF connector - Connect to
the HDMI connector on your display
or TV.
3
eSATA connector - Connects to USB ...
Setup Guide - Page 31
..., click Add→ Category. Right-click the category or icon on the screen.
Choose the desired option to the Dock or a category. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. You can personalize the Dock by:
• Adding or removing icons
• Changing the color and...
Setup Guide - Page 32
... is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. To schedule backups:
1. Follow the instructions that helps protect your desktop.
2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions.
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your data and other important files from...
Setup Guide - Page 66
...click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core... 3.5-inch bay for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information ...
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