Dell Studio XPS 8100 Support Question
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Question posted by rigrommy on May 13th, 2014
What Is Steady Amber Light On Mother Board Of My Dell Xps 8100 Pc
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 2
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 3
...XP 25
Control Panel 26
Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27
Programs Installed on Your Computer 28
Wireless Networking 28
Dell... Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31
BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31
2 Microsoft Windows Desktop ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 5
... for External LCD Monitors 50
Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52
Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53
Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56
NVIDIA SLI and... Single Finger Zoom 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 63
Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63
Contents
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 11
...) . . . 135
Setting Power Options 135 Windows Vista 135 Windows® XP 137
Power Protection Devices 140 Surge Protector 140 Power Line Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power... Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146
12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149
Overview 149
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 19
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Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267
Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268
Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269
20 Troubleshooting 271
Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 20
Dell Support Center 285
Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and ... and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304
Dell Technical Update Service 305
21 System Setup 307
Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307
Entering the ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 25
...
options) to view your computer information and to view your computer, click Start
→
Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Topic
options).
Finding Information
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Windows® XP
User's Guides
To view the user's guides available on page 26). Windows Vista®
Basic Computer Information Click...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
... Power lights
Diagnostic lights for desktop computers
Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics
Function
The power button light illuminates ....
Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems.
See your Service Manual for information about power lights.
Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your system board, ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 274
... for Desktop Computers
Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable.
- Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working by testing it with your computer).
• If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to verify that the electrical outlet is steady amber...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 296
...Desktop Computers" on page 280.
See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop
296
Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 280. Windows XP...Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance....
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 304
..., and power extension cables with your computer).
• If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working condition to indicate different states:
• If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 305
...steady amber, a device may be customized for your computer).
-
Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Documentation for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the same electrical outlet
Dell... to support.dell.com/technicalupdate.... power light is ...
Setup Guide - Page 4
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Setup Guide - Page 7
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Setup Guide - Page 23
... Your Studio XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - There may be a problem with either turned off when pressed. NOTE: To connect to identify your computer.
4 Accessory tray - The computer is in connector - Connects
to
an audio cable for audio input.
3
Headphone connector - The computer is either the system board or the power supply.
• Blinking amber...
Setup Guide - Page 27
...Studio XPS Desktop
5
Rear L/R surround connector -
Connects to
high-speed serial multimedia devices such
as
a microphone, cassette player, CD player,
or VCR.
10
Center/subwoofer connector - Connects your computer to a center speaker or subwoofer.
11
Network connector and light...network traffic may make this
light appear to front L/R speakers.
9
Line-in a steady "on" state.
12
...
Setup Guide - Page 37
... sleep or standby state. If the power light is solid amber -
• The computer is not responding - For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 62).
35
The display may be connected or powered on . Solving Problems
Power Problems
If the power light is either the system board or the power supply. The computer is...
Setup Guide - Page 38
An unwanted signal is blinking amber - Solving Problems
If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. If... at support.dell.com/manuals).
• Reseat the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is successfully communicating with the system board.
For assistance, contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals)...
Setup Guide - Page 69
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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 ...
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