Dell Studio XPS 8100 Support Question
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Dell Studio Xps 8100 What Is Amber Light On Motherboard
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 19
... Factory Image Restore 267
Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268
Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269
20 Troubleshooting 271
Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
... your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer include:
Tool Power lights
Diagnostic lights for desktop computers
Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics
Function
The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to be used to...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 273
....
- Dell Support Utility
Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green.
• If the power light is blinking...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers
CAUTION: Before you begin ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 274
... (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers
Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp.
- Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed...is set to the same electrical outlet
Diagnostic Lights for your computer).
• If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may exist.
- Power, ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 296
...XP
1 Click Start
→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse.
2 Adjust the settings as needed . R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - If the link integrity light is occurring. For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop... Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
See "Windows...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 303
...T I G H T S - See the monitor documentation for the graphics card(s) is poor
Windows XP
1 Click Start
→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes.
2 Select a task you wish to...Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R -
See "Power Lights...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 304
.... For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on .
- Power Lights
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in known... the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "Power Lights for your computer).
• If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... Up the Operating System 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14
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 DataSafe Online Backup 31 Dell Dock 32
Solving Problems 33 Beep Codes 33 Network Problems 34 Power Problems...
Setup Guide - Page 7
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Studio XPS™ 8100 desktop. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
5
Setup Guide - Page 10
...display. See the following table to identify the connectors on your computer.
8 Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
Your computer has integrated video connectors. NOTE: When connecting to a single display..., connect the display to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to ONLY ONE of the ...
Setup Guide - Page 15
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process.
Set Up Ubuntu
To ...The Windows setup screens will need to complete. NOTE: It is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft...
Setup Guide - Page 16
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up your wired Internet ...connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com.
If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
Setup Guide - Page 18
... ready.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. To set your ISP to the Windows classic view.
1. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your Dell™ computer to check the service status, or try connecting again later.
Setup Guide - Page 21
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Turns on a media card.
3 Optical drive - 1 Media Card Reader light - Indicates if a media card is blinking.
19 A blinking white light indicates hard drive
activity. Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Covers the FlexBay slot. Press the marked portion on the lower end of ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The computer is in connector - Connects
to headphones. 1 Service Tag and ...8226; Solid amber - The computer is on or off or is either the system board or the power supply. Connects to a microphone for audio input.
3
Headphone connector - The light
in the center of your computer when you access the Dell Support website ...
Setup Guide - Page 25
... cable, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your region.
3 Power supply light - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5 Expansion card slots - Provides access to the power cable. The appearance of the power supply. NOTE: The power supply light may vary.
2 Voltage selector switch - Connects to connectors on all computers.
4 Back panel connectors...
Setup Guide - Page 27
...state.
12
IEEE 1394 connector -
A high
volume of network traffic may make this
light appear to
high-speed serial multimedia devices such
as
a microphone, cassette player, CD ...
11
Network connector and light - The network
activity light blinks when the computer
is transmitting or receiving data. Connects to be in connector - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5
Rear L/R surround ...
Setup Guide - Page 33
..., go to delldatasafe.com. 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... automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen.
31 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft...
Setup Guide - Page 69
...
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12GB and 16 GB
4 GB
16 GB
NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory , see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
67 Computer Model
Studio XPS™ 8100
Computer Information
Processor types
Intel® Core™ i7-870 Intel Core i7-860 Intel Core i7-750 Intel Core i5-670...
Comprehensive Specifications - Page 1
... Intel Core i5-660 Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i3-540 Intel Core i3-530
L1 cache
32 KB
L2 cache
256 KB/core Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8100: Comprehensive Specifications
This document provides information that you may vary by region.
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