Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by linry on April 8th, 2014
How To Run Dell Xps 8300 System Restore Cd
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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 light CD or DVD drive eject button floppy drive eject button* floppy drive light* hard drive light power button
*On...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
..., click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you want to your old or source
computer. To copy data from the
Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your new computer. To transfer data to the new computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...CD recording techniques. You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have not been optimized for additional information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Your CD...Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is optimized to erase, rewrite, or update data on the CD-RW and try again. ...
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 ...desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Creating a Restore Point
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
...Properties window reports the cards or devices that Turn off System Restore is detected but incorrectly configured. To see if System Restore is enabled:
1 Click the Start button and click Control...5 Double-click any conflict to start
the search. To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows XP:
1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any required drivers.
NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see page 62). The reinstallation...
Owner's Manual - Page 117
..., Website and E-Mail Address
Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com Technical Support Customer Care Fax TechFax Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): den_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): den_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_server_support@dell.com Technical Support Customer Care (Relational) Home...
Owner's Manual - Page 125
....com
International Access Code: 00 E-mail Support (portable computers):
Country Code: 47
nor_nbk_support@dell.com
E-mail Support (desktop computers):
nor_support@dell.com
E-mail Support (servers):
nordic_server_support@dell.com
Technical Support
Relational Customer Care
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Switchboard
Fax Switchboard
Panama
General Support
Peru
General Support
Poland...
Setup Guide - Page 6
Contents
Hardware Troubleshooter 42 Dell Diagnostics 42
Restoring Your Operating System 45
System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51
Getting Help 53 Technical Support and Customer Service 54 DellConnect 54 Online Services 55 Automated Order-Status Service 56 Product Information 56 Returning Items ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer.
Setup Guide - Page 37
... 61). Click the program that is compatible with your computer, see "Specifications" on page 64.
• Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).
• Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) to the electrical outlet. Lockups and Software Problems
If the computer does not start up...
Setup Guide - Page 44
... configured, you experience a problem with your computer and press when the DELL logo appears. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks ... troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 35 and run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Dell Diagnostics
If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the ...
Setup Guide - Page 45
... the screen.
6. Turn on . Using Support Tools
4. Do you want to run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA). Starting Dell Diagnostics
When you see the Microsoft Windows desktop;
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately to wait until you run the remaining memory tests? then, shut down the error code and...
Setup Guide - Page 47
... on your computer. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc
to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer
to...
Setup Guide - Page 50
...; Create system recovery media (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window.
You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 14)
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic
To restore your operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files:
1.
Setup Guide - Page 53
... logo appears, continue to wait until you received your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again.
51 Data files...
Setup Guide - Page 54
... computer.
52
NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.
7. The System Recovery Options window appears.
4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Next.
The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select a keyboard layout and...
Setup Guide - Page 55
..." on page 42 for information and procedures that the support staff can complete the following steps to run Dell Diagnostics.
3. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your computer is experiencing.
2.
NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code...
Setup Guide - Page 66
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel H67
... rewritable (optional)
one 3.5-inch bay for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center.
For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by...
Setup Guide - Page 72
Index
C
calling Dell 59 CDs, playing and creating 28 computer capabilities 28 connect(ing)
display 8 optional network cable 11 to the Internet 15 Contacting Dell online 61 customer service 54
D
DataSafe Local Backup 47 DellConnect 54 Dell Diagnostics 42 Dell Factory Image Restore 51
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Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 DVDs, playing and creating 28...
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