Dell Studio XPS 8100 Support Question
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Question posted by laty on November 30th, 2013
How To Replace A Video Card For A Dell Studio Xps 8100 Desktop
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 49
... set resolution
HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed.
Monitors and Displays
49
Windows® XP
1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 52
...OK. NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for setting up multiple monitors. Windows Vista
1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties, ...onto alternate monitors.
6 Click OK.
52
Monitors and Displays Windows XP
1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window
appears...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 215
... Your Computer to a TV. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your current video card.
For more information about watching and recording TV on your computer. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
There are a variety of ways to...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 240
... or projector by using the following: • Windows Display Properties Settings • Video card display control menu • TV or Projector display control wizards
Use the Display Properties... name of this menu include: • Themes • Screen Saver • Settings • Desktop • Appearance
240
Connecting Your Computer to enable the TV monitor as a display device for your...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 246
... settings may also provide special wizard software to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Some video card vendors provide: • Video card control panels • Detailed help guides • Context sensitive help information. Windows Vista
1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. This tab will
display the manufacturer's name for adjusting display settings...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 248
... came with the video card control panel. If you through selections for Multiple Displays is available with your TV set up correctly, the wizard for resolutions and desktop setup. Many televisions...Windows XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the Nvidia Control Panel. For information about the TV wizard.
248
Connecting Your Computer to your TV for the Nvidia video card. ...
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
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
5 Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Studio XPS™ 8100 desktop.
Setup Guide - Page 10
...: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
Your computer has integrated video connectors. Connect the display using either the integrated HDMI or DVI connector. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter...
Setup Guide - Page 15
...The Windows setup screens will need to complete.
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you selected at support.dell.com. NOTE: It is preconfigured with the operating system you download and install the... Microsoft Windows
To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process.
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 original order, you need an external modem or ... are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com.
Setup Guide - Page 21
... videos stored on the lower end of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is inserted.
2 Media Card Reader - Can support a Media Card... optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Press the marked portion on a media card.
3 Optical drive -
1 Media Card Reader light - A blinking white light indicates hard...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... either turned off when pressed. 1 Service Tag and Express Service Code -
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - There may be a problem with either the system board...or off or is in connector -
The light
in the center of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2
Microphone or line-in sleep state or there may be a...
Setup Guide - Page 25
Connects to connectors on any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
6 Security cable slot - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5 Expansion card slots - Provides access to the power cable. NOTE: Before you to your computer.
7 Padlock rings - Connects USB, audio, video, and other devices to the interior of the power supply.
The appearance of this connector may not...
Setup Guide - Page 26
... through
optical digital cables. Connects
to
external SATA storage devices.
3
HDMI connector - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2
3 13
4
12
5 11
6
10
9
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24
1
S/PDIF connector - This format carries
an audio signal without built-in speakers, only the video signal will be read.
4
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse...
Setup Guide - Page 28
... connecting to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets.
You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as MP3... video files that can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... User Account Control window appears, click Continue.
2. Windows® 7
1. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Windows Vista®
NOTE: The following steps are applicable for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.
1. Follow the instructions on...
Setup Guide - Page 35
... or "Contacting Dell" on page 62). Three
Possible motherboard failure Chipset error
Four
RAM read/write failure
Five
Real Time Clock failure
Six
Video card or chip failure
Seven
Processor failure
33 BIOS ROM checksum failure
Two
No RAM detected
NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. If you installed or replaced the memory...
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
... 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. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start →...
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