Set up your computer 1. Connect the keyboard and mouse. 2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network. 3. 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.
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5. Press the power button. 6. Finish Windows setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you: • Connect to a network for Windows updates. NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted.
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Resources Description Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 153764 www.dell.com/ support. 8. Create recovery drive for Windows. NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted. 7. Click Create. 8. Click Finish. For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals. Create a USB recovery drive for Windows...
1. Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/VRsupport. 2. 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.
Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer. NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals. 2. SD-card slot Reads from and writes to the SD card.
Allows you to remove the power supply unit from your computer. 7. Service Tag label Provides the Service Tag and Express Service Code needed when contacting Dell. 8. Top power-supply cage release-latch Allows you to remove the power supply unit from your computer.
Back panel 1. Network port 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. 2. USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers.
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Connect the subwoofer. NOTE: For more information about the speaker setup, refer to the documentation that shipped with the speakers. Views...
Specifications Computer model Table 2. Computer model Computer model XPS 8920 System information Table 3. System information Processor • Generation Intel Core i5/i5k • Generation Intel Core i7/i7k Chipset • Intel H270 • Intel Z270 Operating system Table 4. Operating system Operating systems supported •...
Table 10. Ports and connectors Front panel ports: Audio • One Stereo Headphone jack • One Microphone jack Four USB 3.0 ports Card Reader One 3-in-1 Card reader, supporting: • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Classes 2, 4, and 6 Table 11.
Storage Table 15. Storage specifications Interface • SATA 6 Gbps for optical drive • SATA 6 Gbps for hard drive • 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...
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Table 18. Computer environment Operating Storage Temperature range 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum) 0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS Shock (maximum) 40 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 105 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of †...
Intel Optane memory Enabling Intel Optane memory 1. On the taskbar, click the search box, and then type Intel Rapid Storage Technology. 2. Click Intel Rapid Storage Technology. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology window is displayed. 3. On the Status tab, click Enable to enable the Intel Optane memory. 4.
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 Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell app...