Dell Studio XPS 8000 Support Question
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Question posted by pjeffjmk on July 4th, 2014
Why Is My System Board Light Amber Xps 8000
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Answer #1: Posted by RoyanAtDell on July 8th, 2014 5:19 AM
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Related Dell Studio XPS 8000 Manual Pages
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 19
... System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269
20 Troubleshooting 271
Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 274
... (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers
Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp.
- When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off....outlet is securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer).
• If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 296
...R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R -
Windows XP
1 Click Start
→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse.
2 ... H E C O M P U T E R -
See "Power Lights for Laptop
296
Troubleshooting
See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 280.
For additional safety best practices information, see the ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 303
See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test.
M O V E T ... down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for the graphics card(s) is poor
Windows XP
1 Click Start
→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes.
2 Select a task you wish to the ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 304
..., see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to the system board (see "Power Lights for your computer. Reseat the ... working by testing it with your computer).
• If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with another device, such ...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... (Optional 11 Connect the Power Cable 12 Press the Power Button 12 Set Up Microsoft Windows 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Top View Features 18 Back View Features 20
Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell Dock 26
Solving Problems...
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 Studio XPS™ 8000 desktop. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer.
Setup Guide - Page 8
Setting Up Your Studio 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
... or drawer when it to place your computer.
Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
7 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...
Setup Guide - Page 10
... display. NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY ONE of the connectors on the graphics card you purchased.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
Your computer does not have an integrated video connector.
Setup Guide - Page 13
... to complete your computer.
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to the network port or the broadband device. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 11
Connect the other end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable
Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
...)
To connect to reinstall the operating system. To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Set Up Microsoft Windows
Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
The Windows setup screens will need an external modem...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... connection to a wireless router: Windows Vista® 1. Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your country.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
To complete setting up your wireless Internet connection, you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have...
Setup Guide - Page 18
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
This section provides information about the features available on your Studio XPS™ 8000 desktop.
Front View Features
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Setup Guide - Page 19
... on a media card.
9 Media Card Reader light - Can support an additional optical drive.
7 Optical...light is inserted.
17 Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu‑ray Discs (optional).
8 Media Card Reader -
Indicates if a media card is blinking.
2 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
1
Hard drive activity light - A blinking white light...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...:
• Off - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
1 Service Tag and Express Service Code...light
in the center of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2
Line-in sleep state or there may be a problem with the system board or the power supply. Used to a powered speaker or
sound system, use the audio out or S/PDIF connector on .
• Solid amber...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... device to the interior of your region.
7 Power connector - Allows to select the voltage rating appropriate for your computer.
2 Security cable slot - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5 Power supply light - Appearance of the power supply. 1 Padlock rings - NOTE: The power supply light may vary.
21 Connects USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connectors.
Setup Guide - Page 25
.... Connects to rear L/R surround speakers.
9
USB 2.0 connectors (4) -
Connects to USB devices, such as digital video cameras.
2
Network connector and light - Connects
to front L/R speakers.
6
Microphone connector - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
1
IEEE 1394 connector - Connects to a center speaker or subwoofer.
4
Line-in a steady "on" state.
3
Center/subwoofer connector...
Setup Guide - Page 62
... Disc RW drive
one 3.5 inch bay for a Flexdock or a Bluetooth® module
Internally accessible two 3.5-inch bays for SATA hard drives Basic Specifications
Computer Model
Studio XPS™ 8000
This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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