System information ....................16 Memory ................17 Ports and connectors ..................18 Communications ......................18 Audio ....................19 Storage ....................... 19 Video ..................19 Power ratings ................20 Computer Environment Getting help and contacting Dell........21 .................. 21 Self-help resources ..................21 Contacting Dell...
Set up your computer Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the network cable-optional.
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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. Connect the power cable.
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Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup: a) Connect to a network. b) Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.
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Locate Dell apps. Table 1. Locate Dell apps Register your computer Dell Help & Support SupportAssist — Check and update your computer...
Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/ VRsupport. Connect the VR headset to the USB 3.0 ports on the back of your computer and HDMI port on your computer, when prompted.
Views Front Power button Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off or in sleep state. Press to shut down the computer if it is turned on. Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut‑down the computer.
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NOTE: You can customize the power‑button behavior in Power Me and My Dell at Options. For more information, see www.dell.com/ support. SD-card slot Reads from and writes to SD card. Headphone port Connect a pair of headphones or speakers. Microphone port Connect an external microphone for recording sound, making audio calls, making video calls, and so on.
Back Back panel Connect USB, audio, video and other devices. PCI-Express x16 (graphics slot 1) Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. For optimal graphics performance, use this slot for connecting the graphics card.
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Allows you to remove the power supply unit from your computer. Service Tag label Provides the Service Tag and Express Service Code needed when contacting Dell. Top power-supply cage release-latch Allows you to remove the power supply unit from your computer.
Back panel 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. USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
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NOTE: If you ordered your computer with a discrete graphics card, the DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer is covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer. HDMI port Connect a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
10 kg (22 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. System information Table 3. System information XPS 8920 Computer model Processor • Generation Intel Core i5/i5k • Generation Intel Core i7/i7k Chipset •...
Speed 2400 MHz Configurations supported 8 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 and 64 GB Ports and connectors Table 5. Ports and connectors Back panel ports: Network One RJ45 port • Two USB 2.0 ports • Three USB 3.0 ports •...
Storage Table 10. Storage options Interface • SATA 6 Gbps for optical drive • SATA 6 Gbps for hard drive • M.2 for SSD Hard drive Three 3.5-inch hard drives Solid-state drive One M.2 slot Optical drive (optional) One Slimline DVD+/-RW Video Table 11.
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 14. Self-help resources Information about Dell products and www.dell.com services Dell Help & Support app Get started app...
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NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.