Dell Studio XPS 7100 Support Question
Dell Studio XPS 7100 Support Question
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Question posted by mahawa on April 21st, 2014
Does A Dell Studio Xps 7100 Support Multiple Video Cards
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Answer #1: Posted by RaviCatDell on April 21st, 2014 8:58 AM
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Hi mahawa,
I'm a part of Dell Social Media Team. XPS 7100, has not been tested to work with multiple video cards. However, if you would like to upgrade the video card, given below are the tested ones:
I'm a part of Dell Social Media Team. XPS 7100, has not been tested to work with multiple video cards. However, if you would like to upgrade the video card, given below are the tested ones:
- ATI Radeon HD 5450
- ATI Radeon HD 5670
- ATI Radeon HD 5770
- ATI Radeon HD 5870
Hope that helps.
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Related Dell Studio XPS 7100 Manual Pages
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 48
... images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or
→ Help and Support.
48
Monitors and Displays As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 49
...if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP
1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window
appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4...: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed.
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 52
...you to match the physical arrangement of your
monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab....main Monitor -
Windows XP
1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for setting up multiple monitors. NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors.
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 226
... example, if the TV has a row of video and audio connectors for AV5 and a row for AV6, ensure that allows you are connected to either AV5 or AV6 but not both. Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu
If your computer supports it Multiple connectors -
Connect while TV and computer are...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 247
The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Connecting Your Computer to access a Multiple Displays Wizard for Nvidia:
Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the Video Card Control Panel screen provides detailed help you click the tab for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
This tab will display the manufacturer's name...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 248
...for resolutions and desktop setup. See the detailed help you through selections for your TV set up correctly, the wizard for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch ...XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the Nvidia Control Panel. If you have the connection to help information available through the Control Panel. 2 Click the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for Multiple...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 277
... Program" on page 308). Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives.
R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I L U R E - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I X E D - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292.
Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). See...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 5 Lifting Your...Studio XPS Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22
Top View Features 24 Software Features 26 Dell Dock 27 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 28
Solving Problems 29 Beep Codes 29 Network Problems 30 Power Problems 31 Memory Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 33
Using Support Tools 36 Dell Support...
Setup Guide - Page 7
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell™ Studio XPS™ desktop. Setting Up Your Studio 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
Setup Guide - Page 10
See the following table to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer.
8 If required, you can ... computer and display. Connect the display using either the integrated HDMI or DVI connector. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
Your computer has integrated video connectors.
Setup Guide - Page 15
... Microsoft Windows
To set up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Set Up Ubuntu
To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...ray Disc™
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Insert the disc...Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Follow the instructions on the screen. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in the computer.
3. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 16.
15
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your... USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com.
Setup Guide - Page 21
... a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on
when the computer reads or writes data. Can support a Media Card Reader or an additional hard drive.
6 FlexBay cover - Turns on a media card.
3 Optical drive -
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - A blinking white...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... to prevent unauthorized access to your computer.
21 NOTE: The power supply light may vary.
2 Power supply light - 1 Power connector - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
4 Expansion card slots - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the power cable. Attaches a commercially available security cable to the interior of this connector may not be available on...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... going through
optical digital cables. Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
5
Rear L/R surround connector-
Connects to
amplifiers of TVs for both audio and video signals. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2
3
4
12
5
11
6
10
7 89 22
1
S/PDIF connector - Connects to rear L/R surround speakers. Connects to a TV
for digital audio through an...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... to a microphone for voice or to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
3
Microphone or line-in the center of your computer.
5 Accessory tray ... with either the system board or the power supply.
• Blinking amber - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
1
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connect
to a powered speaker or sound system, use the...
Setup Guide - Page 28
... watch videos, play games, create your hard drive or at the time of purchase). Productivity and Communication
You can be recorded to a disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 31
...Real Time Clock failure
Six
Video card or chip failure
29 Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 36 or "Contacting Dell" on page 57).
...Problems
This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 57. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory...
Setup Guide - Page 62
... upgrading your computer.
Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model
Studio XPS™ 7100
Processor
Types
AMD Phenom™ II AMD Athlon™ II
Computer Information
System chipset AMD RS785 + SB710
RAID support
RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring)
Data bus width 16 bits
DRAM bus width
64 bits
BIOS...
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