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Question posted by viphasto on April 9th, 2014

Where Are The Dell Studio Xps 9100 Sata 3 Connectors

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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on April 14th, 2014 10:32 AM

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You can click the link below to download the service manual. The manual will provide location of the sata 3 connector on the motherboard.

Studio xps 9100 Service Manual

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Answer #2: Posted by hblasdel on June 10th, 2015 3:37 AM

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Looking down at the motherboard from the side of the computer with the disk drives towards you, the SATA connectors are about a third of the way across from the left hand side. Also from the disk drive(s) connectors can be found by tracing the cable(s) back from the disk drives. There are three connectors according to pages 43 and 44 of the service manual.

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Setup Guide - Page 4

... United States and/or other countries; and other countries; Blu-ray Disc is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Bluetooth is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Studio XPS, Solution Station, and DellConnect are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A01...

Setup Guide - Page 5

... Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 15 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 Dock 27 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 28 Solving Problems 29 Beep Codes 29 Network Problems 30 Power Problems...

Setup Guide - Page 7

... this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you begin any of your Studio XPS™ 9100 desktop. WARNING: Before you access the Dell Support website or contact technical support. 5

Setup Guide - Page 8

You should never place your computer. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 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 9

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. 7

Setup Guide - Page 10

Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Connect the Display Your computer does not have a VGA connector, use the connector available on the video card in the expansion slot ...appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to -DVI adapter and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. NOTE: HDMI ...

Setup Guide - Page 11

Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable) DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) Computer HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Cable Display 9

Setup Guide - Page 12

... the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not...

Setup Guide - Page 15

...need to complete. To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements,... setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and...

Setup Guide - Page 16

... 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is turned on. 2. ... (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. The system recovery media can use the system...

Setup Guide - Page 17

Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider...

Setup Guide - Page 20

Using Your Studio XPS Desktop This section provides information about the features available on your Studio XPS™ 9100 desktop. Front View Features 1 9 2 8 3 4 5 7 6 18

Setup Guide - Page 21

...;ray Discs (optional). 3 Optional optical drive bay - Can support an optional Media Card Reader or an additional hard drive. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 6 FlexBay panel - Can support an additional optical drive. 4 USB 3.0 connector (optional) - 1 Media Card Reader - Also compatible with USB 2.0 devices. 5 FlexBay slot - Press the marked portion on a media card. 2 Optical drive...

Setup Guide - Page 23

Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 1 USB 2.0 connectors (3) - CAUTION: To avoid loss of your computer. 5 Line-in the center of this button indicates the power state. NOTE: To connect...data, never turn off when pressed. Connects to a microphone for voice or to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio connectors on page 31. 4 Headphone connector - The light in or microphone...

Setup Guide - Page 25

... be available on any installed PCI and PCI express cards. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 4 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the appropriate connectors. 3 Expansion card slots - Indicates power availability on your computer. Connects to connectors on all computers. 23 NOTE: The power supply light may vary...

Setup Guide - Page 27

...connector - Connects to external SATA storage devices. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices such as a microphone, cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 8 Center/subwoofer connector... eSATA connector - Connects to a microphone for a wired network connection. 11 IEEE 1394 connector - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 1 S/PDIF connector -...

Setup Guide - Page 28

...cameras and cell phones. 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 computer.... Check your purchase order for software installed on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. Optional software applications enable you can access websites, setup an e-mail ...

Setup Guide - Page 29

... of icons that provides easy access to personalize the Dock. 27 Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box. 4. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. Personalize the Dock 1. Follow the instructions on the Dock The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons Add a Category...

Setup Guide - Page 30

... on the screen. 28 Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password-protected account. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload or download speeds. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. To schedule...

Setup Guide - Page 62

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