Dell Studio XPS 8100 Support Question
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Question posted by arkapie on April 6th, 2014
Dell Studio 8100 Won't Power On
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 265
Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Use... System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files.
• Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 277
... "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. R E ...the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - PLEASE RUN THE...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 279
... OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED.
WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED.
WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS ADVISABLE TO...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 334
... an order, visit the Dell website at www.dell.com. AutoTech Service
Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to support.dell.com, or you can go to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about additional products available from Dell, or if you need information about their laptop and desktop computers.
For information on...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... to the Internet (Optional 14
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Back Panel Connectors 24
Software Features 26 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 31 Dell Dock 32
Solving Problems 33 Beep Codes 33 Network Problems 34 Power Problems 35 Memory Problems 36 Lockups and Software...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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 WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Studio XPS™ 8100 desktop.
Setup Guide - Page 9
... an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or a drawer when it to place your computer. 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. Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it is...
Setup Guide - Page 10
... HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer and display. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
Your computer has...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable
Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
...for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable...follow the instructions on the screen.
13 Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The Windows setup screens will need to complete...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... external USB modem (optional) and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP).
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection.
• If you can purchase one...
Setup Guide - Page 18
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. If you cannot connect to ...ISP to the Internet wizard can help you do not have a service outage. The Connect to the Internet. Contact your Dell™ computer to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP information ready.
If you get one. Contact your ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... Service Code - There may be a problem with either turned off when pressed.
The computer is in the center of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2
Microphone or line-in connector - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - Connects to a microphone for voice or to headphones.
Setup Guide - Page 25
Allows you buy a security cable, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer.
23 Indicates power availability of your computer.
7 Padlock rings - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5 Expansion card slots - 1 Power connector - NOTE: The power supply light may vary.
2 Voltage selector switch -
Attaches a commercially available security cable to the interior of the ...
Setup Guide - Page 28
... CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at support.dell.com/manuals.
Optional software applications enable you to organize and create music and video ... view digital photographs and images. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer.
After ...
Setup Guide - Page 30
... performance when you need it and saves power during periods of your activity and by your computer over its lifetime.
• High performance - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Customizing Your Energy Settings
You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your Dell computer provides the following options:
Windows Vista...
Setup Guide - Page 31
...8594; Control Panel. 2. Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Windows Vista®
NOTE: The following steps are applicable for... the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.
1. Follow the instructions on the Windows...
Setup Guide - Page 33
... is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen.
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To schedule backups:
1. Follow the instructions that ... broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the taskbar.
2. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions.
Setup Guide - Page 34
...
1. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting....
2. Click Save. Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category.
2. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is displayed.
2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1.
Comprehensive Specifications - Page 1
... Intel Core i5-660 Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i3-540 Intel Core i3-530
L1 cache
32 KB
L2 cache
256 KB/core Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8100: Comprehensive Specifications
This document provides information that you may vary by region.
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