Dell Studio XPS 8100 Support Question
Dell Studio XPS 8100 Support Question
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Question posted by gonzaloaromerob on October 10th, 2016
Motherboard Dimensions
I'd like to upgrade my XPS 8100 and need to know if I can change the motherboard, and which could be the options to make the board's upgrade.
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Related Dell Studio XPS 8100 Manual Pages
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 270
then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only.
On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the ... System 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 283
...the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press .
4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run .
8 Continue with "Using the Dell ... CD menu and press to run. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... Connect the Power Cable 12 Press the Power Button 12 Set Up the Operating System 13 Connect 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 ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
5 Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. 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 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.
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Setup Guide - Page 9
... a drawer when it to place your computer. You should never place your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
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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 . Before...
Setup Guide - Page 10
..., and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com.
Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer.
8 Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
Your computer has integrated video connectors. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to identify the connectors on your computer...
Setup Guide - Page 12
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer.
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Setup Guide - Page 13
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 11
To connect your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network... has been securely attached.
Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to complete your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. NOTE: Use only...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable
Press the Power Button
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Setup Guide - Page 15
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process.
These steps are mandatory and ... unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP).
If ...Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 16.
14 Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up your ISP or...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your connection to
complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen to a wireless router:
Windows Vista®
1. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 3. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Windows® 7 1. To set up your wireless router. Click...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
Setup Guide - Page 19
...new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.
4. Click ..., and exit any open programs.
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Windows® 7
1. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP....
Setup Guide - Page 20
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
This section provides information about the features available on your Studio XPS™ desktop.
Front View Features
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Setup Guide - Page 21
...Provides a fast and convenient way to eject the disc tray.
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Hard drive activity light - Covers the FlexBay slot. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
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USB 2.0 connectors (2) - CAUTION: To avoid loss of the button to view and share digital photos, music, and videos ... - Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu‑ray Discs (optional).
4 Optional Optical drive bay -
Setup Guide - Page 23
...Service Code - Used to place devices or secure cables to headphones. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
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Power button and light -
The computer is either turned off when pressed...support.
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Microphone or line-in sleep state or there may be a problem with either the system board or the power supply.
• Blinking amber - Connects to a microphone for audio input.
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Headphone...
Setup Guide - Page 48
... that appears and press .
5. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. If multiple.... Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down... press to proceed.
6. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Using Support Tools
Starting Dell Diagnostics From...
Setup Guide - Page 57
... the system setup program.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
Restoring Your Operating System
55 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you wait too long...
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