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Question posted by viganJo on May 14th, 2014
What Pci Slots Are On A Dell Xps 8500
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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on May 14th, 2014 4:37 AM
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viganJo,
Below is the expansion bus for the XPS 8500 system.
Mini PCIe Connectors One Mini Slot Connector size 124-pin connector Connector data width (maximum) 32 bit PCI Express x1 Connector Three Connector size 36-pin connector Connector data width (maximum) 1 PCI Express lane PCI Express x16 Connector One Connector size 164-pin connector Connector data width (maximum) 16 PCI Express lanesThank You,
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Related Dell XPS 8500 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 2
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Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 5
8 Graphics Card 37
Prerequisites 37 Removing the Graphics Card 37 Replacing the Graphics Card 39 Postrequisites 41
9 PCI-Express x1 Card(s 43
Prerequisites 43 Removing the PCI-Express x1 Card(s 44 Replacing the PCI-Express x1 Card(s 46 Postrequisites 48
10 Wireless Mini-Card 49
Prerequisites 49 Removing the Mini-Card 50 Replacing the Mini-Card 51 Postrequisites 51
Contents
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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 13
... and hold the power button, while the computer is flat and clean. After you are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Microsoft Windows shuts down instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer.
1 Save and close all open files and exit all power sources before you Begin
13...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 14
...: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at support.dell.com
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Before you must disengage before disconnecting the cable.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. See the safety...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 17
Technical Overview
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Technical Overview
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 19
... 4 USB 3.0 ports (2) 6 power button 8 headphone port 10 USB 2.0 port
Back View of Your Computer
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1 power port 3 USB 2.0 ports (4) 5 VGA port 7 optical S/P DIF port 9 expansion-card slots 11 padlock rings
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2 network port 4 USB 3.0 ports (2) 6 HDMI port 8 audio ports 10 security-cable...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 23
... space exists to support the computer with the computer cover facing up. 2 Remove the thumbscrew that you remove the security cable from the security cable slot (if applicable). 1 Lay the computer on its side with the computer cover removed-at...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 25
...parts are left inside the computer. 3 Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located
along the edge of the chassis. 4 Press the computer cover down and slide it towards the ...the computer cover to the chassis.
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1 thumbscrew 3 computer cover
2 slots
6 Place the computer in an upright position. 7 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15....
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 27
... your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 23. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 13. Allow the memory module(s) to cool before touching them. 1 Push the securing clips away from...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 28
...module(s) that you may have, even if you remove the original memory module(s) from Dell. CAUTION: If you purchased the new module(s) from your computer may not boot. The ..., your computer may not start properly. Recommended memory configuration:
Type
Slots
1600 MHz DDR3
Slots 1 and 2 or slots 1 through 4
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Memory Module(s)
If possible, do not pair an original memory...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 31
...3 Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to
release the front bezel clamps from the front panel slots.
Removing the Front Bezel
1 Place the computer in "Before You Begin" on page 23. Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. Front... the steps in an upright position. 2 Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially, one at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 37
... on page 35.
Removing the Graphics Card
1 Remove the screw that shipped with one PCI-Express x16 connector to the chassis. 2 Lift the card-retention bracket and set it ...Graphics-Card Bracket" on page 23.
2 Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. To locate the PCI-Express x16 connector on page 21. Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. 8
Graphics Card
WARNING: Before ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 39
... bar. • The notch on top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the PCI-Express x16 card connector on the system board.
2 Place the card in the connector and press ...down firmly. Ensure that the card is firmly seated in the slot.
3 Connect the power cable to the graphics card, if applicable.
4 Replace the card-retention bracket, ensuring...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 43
... graphics-card bracket, if applicable. Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
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PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 45
See "System-Board Components" on the system board. 3 Locate the PCI-Express x1 card on page 21.
4 Disconnect any cables connected to the card, if applicable.
5 Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
1 PCI-Express x1 card slot
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2 PCI-Express x1 card
PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 46
... guide notch. • The top of the card or filler bracket fits around the
alignment guide. 3 Replace the screw that the PCI-Express x1 card is fully seated in the slot on top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch on the system board...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 49
... with your computer and follow the steps in protective antistatic packaging (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and Bluetooth combo card...Before You Begin" on page 23. Your computer supports one half Mini-Card slot for Mini-Cards from sources other than...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 57
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
See "System-Board Components" on page 23. See "... the steps in "Before You Begin" on the system board.
Removing the mSATA Drive
1 Locate the mSATA slot (MSATA1) on page 13. mSATA Drive
57 Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. 12
mSATA Drive
WARNING: Before...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 77
... cover aside in "Before You Begin" on the top panel.
2 Pull the top cover away from the slots on page 13. Top Cover
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Top Cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23.
2 Remove the front bezel.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 115
...board to the chassis.
See "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 27.
4 Remove the any PCI-Express x1 card(s), if applicable. You must enter the service tag in the BIOS after you replace... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the PCI-Express x1 Card(s)" on page 44.
5 Remove the graphics card. System-Board
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