Dell XPS D03M User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Regulatory model: D03M Regulatory type: D03M004

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September 2011 P/N HPXJP Rev. A01

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Setting Up Your XPS Desktop . . . . . . .5
Lifting Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . 7
Connect the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connect the 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 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 Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . 35
Contents

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Contents
Using Support Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
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 for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Information for NOM, or Official
Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico). . . .69
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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This section provides information about
setting up your Dell XPS 8300 desktop.
WARNING: Before you begin any of
the procedures in this section, read the
safety information that shipped with
your computer. For additional safety
bestpractices information, see the
Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop

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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.

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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 place your computer.
Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating
ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum
of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should never place your computer in an enclosed
space, such as a cabinet or a drawer when it is poweredon.

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Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you purchased the optional discrete graphics card, connect the display using the connector
on the discrete graphics card. Otherwise, connect the display using either the integrated VGA
or HDMI connector.
NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI connectors are disabled and capped if your
computer has a discrete graphics card.
Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display.
You may need to use an appropriate adapter (DVI‑to‑VGA adapter or HDMI‑to‑DVI adapter)
to connect your display to the discrete graphics card if the connector on your display and the
discrete graphics card is different.
You can purchase the DVI‑to‑VGA adapter, HDMI‑to‑DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI
cables at www.dell.com.
NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY ONE of the
connectors on your computer.
NOTE: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default). This
feature allows you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously.
To enable this feature, enter the system setup (BIOS) utility and set the Intel Multiple
Monitor Feature to Auto in the Advanced Graphic Configuration section.