Dell Studio XPS 8100 Support Question
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Question posted by esdcarun on August 15th, 2014
Studio Xps 8100 Desktop Won't Turn On
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Setup Guide - Page 5
... 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 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
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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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer.
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
... enclosed space, such as a cabinet or a drawer when it to place your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
7 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 . Restricting...
Setup Guide - Page 10
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8 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 connectors on...
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
... network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector). Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 11
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to complete your computer. To connect your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect...
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
.... Set Up Microsoft Windows
To set up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen.
13 Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Set Up Ubuntu
To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... external USB modem (optional) and to the 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 set up your Internet connection.
• If you are using a DSL...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... use your router. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 3. To set up your connection to a wireless router:
Windows Vista®
1. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Windows® 7 1.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Save and close any open files, and exit any
open programs.
2.
Before...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. To set up a connection or network→ Connect to the Windows classic view.
1. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Click Start → Control Panel.
3. If you set your country. Contact your ISP...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
17 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.
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Windows® 7
1.
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
... the disc tray.
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Hard drive activity light - Press the marked portion on a media card.
3 Optical drive - Turns on
when the computer reads or writes data. CAUTION: To avoid loss of the button to USB devices that are connected
...white light indicates hard drive
activity. Indicates if a media card is blinking.
19 Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
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USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
Setup Guide - Page 23
... be a problem with either the system board or the power supply.
• Blinking amber -
Turns the
computer on .
• Solid amber - The computer is either the system board or the... to place devices or secure cables to headphones. Connects
to avoid clutter. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
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Power button and light - Used to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio...
Setup Guide - Page 25
... to connectors on all computers.
4 Back panel connectors -
1 Power connector - Provides access to select the voltage rating appropriate for your computer.
7 Padlock rings - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5 Expansion card slots - Attaches to a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to your computer.
23 Connects to the appropriate connectors. The appearance of this...
Setup Guide - Page 26
... audio signal without built-in speakers, only the video signal will be read.
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USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects
to
external SATA storage devices.
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HDMI connector - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
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S/PDIF connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse,
keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3
player...
Setup Guide - Page 69
... 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
Intel Core i5...
Comprehensive Specifications - Page 1
... information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8100: Comprehensive Specifications
This document provides information that you may vary by region.
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