Dell Studio XPS 8100 Support Question
Dell Studio XPS 8100 Support Question
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Question posted by sulghb on December 19th, 2013
My Dell Studio Xps 8100 Wont Read Any Keyboard
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Setup Guide - Page 4
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Setup Guide - Page 5
... Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 5 Lifting Your Computer 6 Before Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connect the Display 8 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 10 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 11 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...
Setup Guide - Page 7
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Studio XPS™ 8100 desktop. 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.
Setup Guide - Page 10
... or DVI connector. NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. 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 ONLY ONE of the...
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.
10
Setup Guide - Page 15
... Microsoft Windows
To set up an Internet connection.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: It is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com.
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... the external USB modem (optional) 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 ...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 are using ...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... set your ISP to the Windows classic view.
1.
Contact your Dell™ computer to check the service status, or try connecting again...country. The Connect to the Internet wizard can help you do not have a service outage.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Click Network and Internet→ Network and...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... CAUTION: To avoid loss of the button to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on
when the computer reads or writes data. Provides a fast and convenient way to eject the disc tray.
9
Hard drive activity light - Can support... (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu‑ray Discs (optional).
4 Optional Optical drive bay -
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
Setup Guide - Page 23
NOTE: To connect to avoid clutter. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The computer is in connector -
Turns the
computer on the... either the system board or the power supply.
The light
in the center of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2
Microphone or line-in sleep state or there may be a problem with ...
Setup Guide - Page 26
...
analog audio conversion process.
2
eSATA connector -
Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse,
keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3
player. NOTE: For a monitor without going through
optical digital ... only the video signal will be read.
4
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2
3 13
4
12
5 11
6
10
9
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1
S/PDIF ...
Setup Guide - Page 28
... on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. You can also edit and 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 hard drive or at the time of purchase).
Setup Guide - Page 30
...Windows® 7
• Power saver - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Customizing Your Energy Settings
You can use the power options...inactivity.
• Power saver -
Provides the highest level of energy consumed by your Dell computer provides the following options:
Windows Vista®
• Dell Recommended - Saves power on your computer over its lifetime.
• High performance -...
Setup Guide - Page 31
...→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Windows® 7
1.
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...
Setup Guide - Page 33
... recovery service that appear on the screen.
31
Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters.
To schedule backups:
1.
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. You can...
Setup Guide - Page 34
... is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Add an Icon
Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock.
32 Personalize the Dock
1. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is displayed.
2. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Click Save.
Setup Guide - Page 43
...received is not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals. CPU fan has failed. Hard-disk drive failure - Alert!
CPU fan needs... same error (see the documentation for loose connection.
41 Hard-disk drive read failure - CPU fan failure - Replace keyboard or check the cable for either the operating system or the program that ...
Setup Guide - Page 69
...
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12GB and 16 GB
4 GB
16 GB
NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory , see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
67 Computer Model
Studio XPS™ 8100
Computer Information
Processor types
Intel® Core™ i7-870 Intel Core i7-860 Intel Core i7-750 Intel Core i5-670...
Comprehensive Specifications - Page 1
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8100: Comprehensive Specifications
This document provides information that you may vary by region.
For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help ...
Comprehensive Specifications - Page 7
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Studio XPS are either the entities claiming the marks and names.../or other countries.
All rights reserved.
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Microsoft, Windows, and Windows start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Computer Environment (continued)
Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment):
Operating
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