Dell Studio XPS 9100 Support Question
Dell Studio XPS 9100 Support Question
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Question posted by inzlib12 on October 13th, 2013
What Type Of Sata Ports Do I Have On My Dell Studio Xps 9100 Motherboard?
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 275
...motherboard failure or RTC battery low. During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current status of the lights to help identify the problem. System Messages for Desktop...search for assistance).
Troubleshooting
275 Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to complete the boot routine three ...
Setup Guide - Page 4
....; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Studio XPS, Solution Station, and DellConnect are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of these materials in any ...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 15
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 Dock 27 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 28
Solving Problems 29 Beep Codes 29 Network Problems 30 Power...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... XPS™ 9100 desktop. Use the Service Tag to identify your computer. 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. WARNING: Before you access the Dell Support website or contact technical support.
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Setup Guide - Page 9
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 10
... DVI cables at www.dell.com. NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to identify the connectors on your computer and display.
You can purchase the HDMI-to the display. See the following table to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer.
8 Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Display...
Setup Guide - Page 11
Connection Type
VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable)
DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable)
DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable)
Computer
HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable)
HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable)
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Cable
Display
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Setup Guide - Page 12
... or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to complete...
Setup Guide - Page 15
...complete. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Set Up Microsoft Windows
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers... for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc...8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended ...
Setup Guide - Page 17
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet ...setting up connection, connect the telephone cable to the optional modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... If you need to connect to your connection to a network.
4. In the search box, type network, and
then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a wireless router:
1. Contact... ISP offerings vary by country.
Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
17 In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP...; Control Panel.
3.
The Connect to the Internet. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information...
Setup Guide - Page 20
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
This section provides information about the features available on your Studio XPS™ 9100 desktop.
Front View Features
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Setup Guide - Page 21
...USB 2.0 connector - Also
compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
5 FlexBay slot - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
6 FlexBay panel - Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, ... slots.
7 Service Tag and Express Service Code - Connects
to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
8 Optical drive eject button - Used to USB devices that are...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... carries
an audio signal without going through
optical digital cables.
The two lights next to rear L/R surround speakers.
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Network connector and light - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
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S/PDIF connector - Connects to
amplifiers of TVs for a
wired network connection.
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IEEE 1394 connector -
Connects to
external...
Setup Guide - Page 28
... purchase order for software installed on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. After connecting to the Internet, you to a disc,... your computer to music and radio stations.
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. Entertainment and Multimedia...
Setup Guide - Page 29
... Dock
• Grouping related icons into categories
• Changing the behavior of icons that provides easy access to the Dock or a category.
2. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is displayed. Follow the instructions on the Dock The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons
Add a Category
Remove a Category or...
Setup Guide - Page 30
...access the service on the taskbar. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from...: 1. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload or download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen.
28 Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online...
Setup Guide - Page 62
Computer Model
Studio XPS™ 9100
Computer Information
Processor type
Intel® Core™ i7
System chipset
Intel X58
RAID support
RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring)
BIOS chip (NVRAM) 4 MB
Drives
Externally accessible
Internally accessible
two 5.25-inch bays for SATA DVD+/-RW ...computer.
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives
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