Dell XPS 8500 Support Question
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Question posted by sajlowe0 on January 17th, 2014
How To Access Dell Xps 8500 Boot Options
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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on January 21st, 2014 12:01 PM
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sajlowe0,
To access the boot options you would start the computer and TAP the F12 key. You will then see all options to boot the system to. To access the Dell Advanced Boot Options you would start the computer and TAP the F8 key. Once the advanced options appear on the screen you will see various options to choose from depending on your needs.
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Related Dell XPS 8500 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 2
... is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2012 Dell Inc.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
... either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are either the entities claiming the marks and names or ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 4
... Memory Module(s 28 Postrequisites 30
6 Front Bezel 31
Prerequisites 31 Removing the Front Bezel 31 Replacing the Front Bezel 33 Postrequisites 34
7 Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) . . . . . 35
Prerequisites 35 Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket 35 Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket 36 Postrequisites 36
4
Contents
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 13
... hold the power button, while the computer is flat and clean. NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to ground the system board. Before you Begin
13
For additional safety best practices information, see...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 14
...cable.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any connector pins.
Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb-screws that the connectors... ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at support.dell.com
14
Before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to avoid bending ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 17
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Technical Overview
17 3
Technical Overview
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 20
Inside View of Your Computer
9 8 7
1 2
3 4
5 6
1 front bezel 3 graphics-card bracket (optional) 5 system board 7 power supply 9 secondary optical-drive
2 primary hard-drive 4 secondary hard-drive 6 card retention clamp 8 primary optical-drive
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Technical Overview
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 23
... side with the computer cover facing up. 2 Remove the thumbscrew that secures the computer cover to support the computer with the computer cover removed-at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Computer Cover
23 CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to the chassis, using a screw driver, if necessary. 3 Release the computer cover by sliding...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 27
... your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 23. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. Allow the memory module(s) to cool before touching them. 1 Push the securing clips away from the memory module...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 28
... modules installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4. Otherwise, your computer may have, even if you purchased the new module(s) from Dell.
CAUTION: If you remove the original memory module(s) from your computer may not boot. Replacing Memory Module(s)
CAUTION: If the memory module is not installed correctly, your computer during a memory upgrade, keep...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 31
... safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in an upright position. 2 Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially, one at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 13. Front Bezel
31 For additional safety best practices information, see...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 35
...the steps in a secure location. Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)
35
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Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the graphics-card ... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 13.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 36
...
Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket
1 Align the screw holes on the graphics-card bracket with the screw holes on page 15.
36
Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) Postrequisites
1 Replace the computer cover.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 37
To locate the PCI-Express x16 connector on the system board, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
The system board of your computer is equipped with your computer, read the safety information that secures the card-retention bracket to install ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 43
... Graphics-Card Bracket" on page 23.
2 Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 35. PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
43 9
PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
WARNING...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 49
... computer supports one half Mini-Card slot for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is already...information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 23. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and Bluetooth combo card...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 119
.... Entering System Setup
1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 During POST, when the DELL logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. System Setup Utility
119 If you note the system-... add, change, or
remove any hardware in your computer • set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of
hard drive installed, enabling or disabling base devices, and ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 125
... password must enter Supervisor Password;
The computer attempts to boot from the primary harddrive. The computer attempts to boot from the floppy disk drive.
Boot Options
• Diskette Drive - Security Supervisor Password User Password Set Supervisor Password
HDD Protection Set User Password Password Check
Exit Exit options
Displays the status of supervisor password (Not Installed...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 126
... the USB device to run Dell Diagnostics from the optical drive.
For example, if you want to boot from . If no disc is bootable, check the device documentation.
• Network - Then shut down your device is in the lower-right corner of the screen, press . When F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 127
... best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. 2 Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper (PSWD) on page 119. 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to change the boot priority of the device. System Setup Utility
127...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 135
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Specifications
To learn about the features and advanced options available on your desktop, see Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals
Specifications
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