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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