Set up your computer 1. Connect the keyboard and mouse. 2. Connect the network cable-optional. 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.
Page 5
5. Press the power button. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup: a) Enable security and Dell updates. b) Connect to a wireless network. c) Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account. Set up your computer...
Page 6
7. Explore Dell resources on your desktop. Register your computer Dell Help & Support SupportAssist — Check and update your computer Set up your computer...
1. Connect the USB recovery drive to your computer. 2. Restart your computer. 3. Press F12 after the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to access the boot menu. A Preparing one-time boot menu message appears. 4. After the boot menu loads, select the USB recovery device under UEFI BOOT.
Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional 1. Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/VRsupport. 2. Connect the VR headset to the designated USB and HDMI port on your computer, when prompted. NOTE: Connect the headset to the HDMI port on the discrete graphics card and connect the display to any available port on the card.
Press to shut down the computer if it is turned on. Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut‑down the computer. Me and My Dell at NOTE: You can customize the power‑button behavior in Power Options. For more information, see www.dell.com/support.
Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. 5. Service Tag label Provides the Service Tag and Express Service Code needed when contacting Dell. 6. Regulatory label Contains regulatory information about your computer.
Back panel 1. 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. 2. USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers.
Page 12
Connect the subwoofer. NOTE: For more information about the speaker setup, refer to the documentation that shipped with the speakers. Views...
Specifications Computer model Table 1. Computer model Computer model XPS 8910 System information Computer model XPS 8910 Processor • Generation Intel Core i5/i5k • Generation Intel Core i7/i7k Chipset Intel Z170 Operating system Table 2. Operating system Operating systems supported •...
Intel Optane memory Enabling Intel Optane memory 1. On the taskbar, click the search box, and then type Intel Rapid Storage Technology. 2. Click Intel Rapid Storage Technology. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology window is displayed. 3. On the Status tab, click Enable to enable the Intel Optane memory. 4.
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 7. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell app...