Dell Studio XPS 8100 Support Question
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Question posted by Jusbkri on January 27th, 2014
How To Switch To Onboard Video In A Studio Xps 8100
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Setup Guide - Page 4
... Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other than its own. Bluetooth is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Studio XPS, Dell On Call, and DellConnect are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; WARNING...
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.
5 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
... 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 .
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
7 Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat...
Setup Guide - Page 10
... and display. See the following table 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. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer.
8 Connect the display using either the integrated HDMI...
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
... connection is not required to complete your computer.
NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to the network connector (RJ45 connector). Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 11
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
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Microsoft Windows
To set ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
....com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... to a wireless router:
Windows Vista®
1. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
15 Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Windows® 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network
and Internet→ Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to your wireless router. Setting Up a Wireless...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... appears.
16
Contact your Dell™ computer to check the service status, or try connecting again later. The Connect to the Internet. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Click Network and Internet→ Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your...
Setup Guide - Page 21
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects
to eject the disc tray.
9
Hard drive activity light - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on the lower end of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is inserted.
2 Media Card Reader - A blinking...
Setup Guide - Page 25
... Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5 Expansion card slots - NOTE: Before you to the power cable. Attaches to a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the appropriate connectors.
Connects USB, audio, video, and other devices to the interior of your computer.
7 Padlock rings - 1 Power connector - NOTE: The power supply light may vary.
2 Voltage selector switch - Provides...
Setup Guide - Page 26
...TV
for digital audio through an
analog audio conversion process.
2
eSATA connector -
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2
3 13
4
12
5 11
6
10
9
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24
1
S/PDIF connector - This format carries
an audio signal without built-in speakers, only the video signal will be read.
4
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects
to
external SATA storage devices.
3
HDMI...
Setup Guide - Page 27
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5
Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to be in connector -
A high
volume of network traffic may ...CD player,
or VCR.
10
Center/subwoofer connector -
Connects
to
recording or playback devices such as digital video cameras.
13
DVI connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or audio input
into a sound or telephony program.
8
Front ...
Setup Guide - Page 28
...
You can use your hard drive or at the time of purchase).
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see...
You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your computer. Productivity and Communication
You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as MP3 ...
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. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading...
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