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User Manual of Product 1: Dell XPS 8950 Desktop - 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Intel UHD 770 Graphics, Killer Wi-Fi 6, Air Cooling, Windows 11 Pro - Black User Manual of Product 2:...
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XPS 8950 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: D30M Regulatory Type: D30M002 January 2022 Rev. A01...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
4. Optical-drive emergency eject pinhole Used to eject the optical-drive tray manually if the optical-drive eject button fails. NOTE: For more information about manually ejecting optical-drive trays, see the knowledge base article 000139665 www.dell.com/support. 5. Power button Views of XPS 8950...
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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.
Back 1. Back panel Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices. 2. PCI-express x4 slot Connect a PCI-express card such as an audio or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. 3. PCI-express X16 slot Connect a PCI-express graphics card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. 4.
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.
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Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. NOTE: Deep Sleep is enabled by default. Disable Deep Sleep in the BIOS to enable Smart Power On feature on your computer. NOTE: Smart Power On is the ability to wake a system from S3, S4, and S5 sleep states with a move of a mouse or press of a key on the keyboard.
Specifications of XPS 8950 Dimensions and weight The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your XPS 8950. Table 2. Dimensions and weight Description Values Height ● Night Sky: 372.90 mm (14.68 in.) ● Platinum Silver: 391 mm (15.39 in.) Width 173 mm (6.81 in.) Depth...
Table 6. Ports and connectors (continued) Description Values NOTE: 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.
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.
Table 13. Power ratings (continued) Description Option one Option two Input current (maximum) 10 A Output current (continuous) Operating: Operating: ● 12 VA - 18 A ● 12 VA - 36 A ● 12 VB - 18 A ● 12 VB - 27 A ●...
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...
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Dell External USB Slim DVD +/-RW Optical Drive-DW316 User’s Guide...
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Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc., Intel®, Centrino®, Core™, and Atom™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries;...
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Contents: Contents Dell External USB Slim DVD +/-RW Optical Drive-DW316 USB cable (600 mm) CyberLink Media Suite Software CD...
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Index Introduction Using the Drive Connectivity Troubleshooting Specifications Regulatory Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Introduction: Drive Description This drive reads and writes to CD and DVD media (Refer to Specification section for specific media types). This drive has a slim form factor. Special Features Of the Drive • USB 2.0 Interface (480 Mbits/s). • Drawer load type, portable slim USB DVD +/-RW Drive.
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Using the Drive: Front Panel 1. Disc Tray The disc tray opens automatically when you press the eject button. When you place a disc in the tray, ensure that the label on the disc is facing outwards. If you are not loading or unloading a disc, the tray should remain closed.
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Rear Panel 1. USB port Connect to the computer’s USB port. Drive Operation: Inserting a Disc • Press the eject button. The disc tray will be ejected. • Place the disc in the center of the tray with the label side facing up. •...
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NOTE: High-speed drives spin the disc at a high rotational speed. If a disc has printing on only half of the disc, or if there is a slight imbalance in the disc, the imbalance is greatly magnified by the high speed, causing the drive to vibrate or produce a fan-like noise. These effects are inherent in the high-speed technology and do not indicate a problem with the drive.
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Safety Instructions • Do not move the drive suddenly from a cold place to warm one. Condensation may cause abnormal operation. • Make sure to remove the disc before moving the drive to prevent the possible damage to the disc. •...
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Connectivity: Installation These instructions apply to most commonly used computers. Before connection Make sure you have a computer with any open USB port before connecting the drive to your computer. Connecting the drive with the wrong interface port can cause it to malfunction. Follow the ...
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Usage of the extended cable Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS. The drive supports the plug and play (not swap) function of Windows, and can be removed and inserted by performing the following operation. 1. Stop the application software that is using the optical disk drive. 2.
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Troubleshooting: Symptoms and Solutions Symptoms Solutions 1. Drive is not 1-1. Drive cable may be connected improperly. Verify the interface cable recognized by is connected properly. Disconnect and reconnect the drive. system. 1-2. Portable USB drive may not be configured properly. The drive gets its power from the USB interface.
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7. Cannot eject disc. 7-1. Check to see that the system is powered up. (The indicator LED light will blink on pressing the eject button on the drive.) 7-2. If a media is stuck in the drive, please turn off the drive (or PC) then turn on it again.
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Specifications: NOTE: These specifications are provided by the manufacturer for information purposes only and do not constitute an extension of Dell's warranty to you. Dell's warranty is contained in the documentation that came with your system. Supported Functions Media Type...
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Photo CD CD-Extra Super Video CD Super Audio CD Hybrid Disc Mount Rainier formatted CD-RW media DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-Data (Single Session) DVD-Data (Multi Session/border) Mount Rainier formatted CD-RW media BD-MV BD-AV BD-Data AVCREC OK = supported NO = not supported N/A for not applicable Copy protection / Data security Write...
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Read DVD-ROM (Single Layer 8 x max. CAV / Dual or Double Layer) Read DVD+R/+RW/+R Double 8 x max. CAV Layer Read M-Disc (DVD+R SL) 8 x max. CAV Read DVD-RAM 6 x max. CAV Write DVD+/-R 8 x max. CAV Write DVD+/-R Double Layer 6 x max.
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Regulatory: Regulatory Information Dell External USB DVDRW Drive - DW316 (GP61NB60) complies with the FCC/CE rules and abides by worldwide regulatory compliance, engineering, and environmental affairs. Contacting Dell: 1. Visit www.dell.com/support 2. Select your support category 3. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.