Dell XPS 8930 Setup And Specifications
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- Page 1 XPS 8930 Setup and Specifications Computer Model: XPS 8930 Regulatory Model: D24M Regulatory Type: D24M002...
- Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Set up your computer............ 5 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows....10 .........10 Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional................ 12 Views................13 ......................13 Front ......................15 Back ....................17 Back panel Specifications...............19 .................. - Page 4 Intel Optane memory........... 26 ..............26 Enabling Intel Optane memory ..............26 Disabling Intel Optane memory Getting help and contacting Dell........28 ..................28 Self-help resources ..................29 Contacting Dell...
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Page 5: Set Up Your Computer
Set up your computer Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network. - Page 6 Connect the display. NOTE: If you ordered your computer with a discrete graphics card, the HDMI and the display ports on the back panel of your computer are covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card. Connect the power cable.
- Page 7 Press the power button.
- Page 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup: a) Connect to a network. b) Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.
- Page 9 Locate Dell apps. Table 1. Locate Dell apps Register your computer Dell Help & Support SupportAssist — Check and update your computer Create recovery drive for Windows. NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.
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Page 10: Create A Usb Recovery Drive For Windows
Create a USB recovery drive for Windows Dell recommends that you create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive. - Page 11 Press F12 after the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to access the boot menu. A Preparing one-time boot menu message appears. After the boot menu loads, select the USB recovery device under UEFI BOOT. The system reboots and a screen to Choose the keyboard layout is displayed.
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Page 12: Setting Up The Virtual Reality (Vr) Headset - Optional
Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/ VRsupport. Connect the VR headset to the designated USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back of your computer and HDMI port on the graphics card on your computer, when prompted. -
Page 13: Views
Views Front Power button Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state. Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on. Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer. - Page 14 NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Me and My Dell at Options. For more information, see www.dell.com/ support/manuals. SD-card slot Reads from and writes to the SD card. Headphone/speaker port Connect headphones, a headset (headphone and microphone combo), or speakers.
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Page 15: Back
Back Back panel Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices. PCI-Express X16 graphics slot Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. NOTE: The port on the graphics card may vary depending on the graphics card ordered. - Page 16 Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. Service Tag label The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information.
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Page 17: Back Panel
Back panel Network port - 10/100/1000 Mbps (with lights) Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access. The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. - Page 18 NOTE: If you ordered your computer with a discrete graphics card, the DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer is covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer. HDMI port Connect a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
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Page 19: Specifications
Specifications Computer model Table 2. Computer model XPS 8930 Computer model System information Table 3. System information generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i7k Processor Intel Z370 Chipset Operating system Table 4. Operating system Operating systems supported • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit •... -
Page 20: Memory
Memory Table 6. Memory specifications Slots Four UDIMM slots Type DDR4 Speed • Up to 2400 MHz: i3 processor • Up to 2666 MHz: i5/i7/i7k processors Configurations supported: Per memory module slot 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB Total memory 8 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB, and 64 The following table lists the available memory configuration matrix: Table 7. -
Page 21: Intel Optane Memory
Intel Optane memory Intel Optane memory functions as a storage accelerator. It accelerates the computer and any type of SATA-based storage media such as hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs). NOTE: Intel Optane memory is supported on computers that meet the following requirements: •... - Page 22 Back panel ports • One Surround Center/Subwoofer port • One HDMI 1.4 port for integrated graphics • One DisplayPort for integrated graphics Table 10. Ports and connectors Front panel ports: Audio • One Stereo Headphone jack • One Microphone jack Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports One USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port Card Reader...
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Page 23: Communications
Communications Table 12. Supported Communications Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board Wireless • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n • Wi-Fi 802.11ac • Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless module Table 13. Wireless module specifications Transfer rate Up to 867 Mbps (max) Frequency bands supported Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Encryption •... -
Page 24: Video
• M.2 for SSD (SATA or PCIe/NVMe) Hard drive Three 3.5-inch hard drives Solid-state drive One M.2 slot Optical drive (optional) One Slimline DVD+/-RW Capacity: Hard drive Up to 4 TB PCIe/NVMe: Up to 1 TB Video Table 16. Video specifications Integrated Discrete Controller... -
Page 25: Computer Environment
Rated output voltage 3.3V, 5V, 12VA, 12VB, 3.3V, 5V, 12VA, 12VB, 12VC, 5Vaux 12VC, 5Vaux Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz Temperature range: 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) Operating Temperature range: –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) Storage Computer Environment Airborne contaminant level: G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985... -
Page 26: Intel Optane Memory
Intel Optane memory Enabling Intel Optane memory On the taskbar, click the search box, and then type Intel Rapid Storage Technology. Click Intel Rapid Storage Technology. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology window is displayed. On the Status tab, click Enable to enable the Intel Optane memory. On the warning screen, select a compatible fast drive, and then click Yes to continue enabling Intel Optane memory. - Page 27 Click Reboot to complete disabling your Intel Optane memory and restart your computer.
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Page 28: Getting Help And Contacting Dell
Getting help and contacting Dell Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources: Table 19. Self-help resources Information about Dell products and www.dell.com services Dell Help & Support app Accessing help In Windows search, type Help and Support, and press Enter. -
Page 29: Contacting Dell
Enter the Service Tag number or Product ID in the search bar. Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country.