Dell XPS 8930 Quick Start Guide

XPS 8930

Setup and Specifications

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Contents

Chapter 1: Set up your computer................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 2: Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.................................................................... 7

Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive............................................................................................................ 7

Chapter 3: Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional................................................8

Chapter 4: Views........................................................................................................................... 9

Front....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Back.......................................................................................................................................................................................10

Back panel............................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Chapter 5: Specifications............................................................................................................ 13

Computer model................................................................................................................................................................. 13

System information............................................................................................................................................................13

Operating system............................................................................................................................................................... 13

Dimensions and weight..................................................................................................................................................... 13

Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................14

Intel Optane memory.........................................................................................................................................................14

Ports and connectors........................................................................................................................................................15

Communications................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Wireless module............................................................................................................................................................16

Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Video..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Power ratings...................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Computer Environment.....................................................................................................................................................17

Chapter 6: Intel Optane memory.................................................................................................. 18

Enabling Intel Optane memory........................................................................................................................................18

Disabling Intel Optane memory....................................................................................................................................... 18

Chapter 7: Getting help and contacting Dell.................................................................................19

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Set up your computer

1. Connect the keyboard and mouse.

2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network.

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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. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card.

4. Connect the power cable.

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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.

● If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an
offline account.

● On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.

7. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended

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

Pro-actively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. The SupportAssist OS
Recovery tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system. For more information, see the
SupportAssist documentation at www.dell.com/support.

NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.

Dell Update

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Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued)

Resources Description

Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For
more information about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article SLN305843 at

www.dell.com/support.

Dell Digital Delivery

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 at

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.

For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.

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