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- Page 1 XPS 8950 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: D30M Regulatory Type: D30M002 October 2021 Rev. A00...
- Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2021 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 Chapter 1: Set up your computer....................4 Chapter 2: Views of XPS 8950.......................8 Front....................................... 8 Back.......................................10 Back panel.................................... 11 Chapter 3: Specifications of XPS 8950..................13 Dimensions and weight..............................13 Processor..................................... 13 Chipset....................................14 Operating system................................14 Memory....................................14 Ports and connectors................................15 Ethernet.................................... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Set Up Your Computer
Set up your computer NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. 1. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB ports on the computer. If you have a wireless keyboard and mouse, see the documentation that shipped with the wireless keyboard and mouse for instructions. - Page 5 3. Connect the display. For more information about setting up the display, see the documentation that is shipped with your display. NOTE: There are different connection points for your display depending on whether your computer has a discrete graphics card installed. a.
- Page 6 5. Press the power button at the front of the computer to turn it on. If required, press the power button on the display to turn it on. NOTE: For instructions on how to connect speakers, a printer and other accessories, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/manuals. 6. Finish Windows setup.
- Page 7 Table 1. Locate Dell apps Resources Description My Dell Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates if available. SupportAssist SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your computer and automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support.
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Page 8: Chapter 2: Views Of Xps 8950
Views of XPS 8950 Front 1. Slim optical drive (optional) The optical drive reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs. 2. Optical-drive activity light The optical-drive activity light turns on when the computer reads from or writes to an optical drive. - Page 9 Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on. Press and hold to force shut-down the computer. NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals. 6. SD-card slot Reads from and writes to the SD card.
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Page 10: Back
Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer. 7. Power-supply diagnostics light Indicates the power-supply state. 8. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. 9. Padlock rings Views of XPS 8950... -
Page 11: Back Panel
Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer. 10. 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. - Page 12 12. Network port (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. Views of XPS 8950...
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Page 13: Chapter 3: Specifications Of Xps 8950
The weight of your computer depends on the ● Platinum Silver: 12.80 kg (28.22 lb) configuration ordered and manufacturing variability. Processor The following table lists the details of the processors that are supported by your XPS 8950. Table 3. Processors Processor Processor... -
Page 14: Chipset
Chipset The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your XPS 8950. Table 4. Chipset Description Values Chipset Z690 Processor ● 12 Generation Intel Core i5K ● 12 Generation Intel Core i7K/i7KF ● 12 Generation Intel Core i9K/i9KF... -
Page 15: Ports And Connectors
To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article 000144170. Ethernet The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your XPS 8950. Table 7. Ethernet specifications Description Values... -
Page 16: Wireless Module
The storage capacity of each 3.5-inch, M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive is dependent on the configuration ordered. The following section lists the possible storage options for your computer from Dell.com. Depending on your region, some options may not be available. -
Page 17: Gpu-Integrated
GPU—Integrated The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 8950. Table 10. GPU—Integrated Controller External display support Memory size Processor Intel UHD Graphics One Dual-Mode DisplayPort Shared-system memory Generation Intel Core i5K/i7K/i9K GPU—Discrete... -
Page 18: Audio
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT ● One HDMI 2.1 port 16 GB GDDR6 ● Three DisplayPort 1.4 Audio The following table lists the audio specifications of your XPS 8950. Table 12. Audio specifications Description Values Audio controller Realtek ALC3861 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro... -
Page 19: Operating And Storage Environment
Operating and storage environment This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your XPS 8950. Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Table 14. Computer environment Description Operating Storage Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) -
Page 20: Chapter 4: 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 15. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell app...