XPS 8930 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: D24M Regulatory Type: D24M002 September 2020 Rev.
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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.............................
1 Set up your computer 1. Connect the keyboard and mouse. 2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network. 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.
. 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.
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.
2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive. NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete. NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for latest instructions. 1. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 2. In Windows search, type Recovery.
3 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 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back of your computer and HDMI port on the graphics card on your computer, when prompted. NOTE: If you connect the VR headset to the HDMI port on your computer, the performance will be optimum. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
4 Views Topics: • • • Front Back Back panel Front 1. Power button Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state. Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on. Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer. NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals. 2. SD-card slot Reads from and writes to the SD card. 3.
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input. 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port Connect to external storage devices. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming. 6. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (3) Connect peripheral such as storage devices and printers. provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 7. Optical drive Reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs. 8. Optical-drive eject button Press to open the optical drive tray. Back 1.
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. 6. Bottom power-supply cage release-latch Release to rotate the power supply, once the side panel is released. 7. Top power-supply cage release-latch Release to rotate the power supply, once the side panel is released. 8. Power-supply diagnostics button Press to check the power‑supply state. 9.
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. 3. DisplayPort Connect an external display or a projector. 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. 4. HDMI port Connect a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
5 Specifications Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Computer model System information Operating system Dimensions and weight Memory Intel Optane memory Ports and connectors Communications Audio Storage Video Power ratings Computer Environment Computer model Table 2. Computer model Computer model XPS 8930 System information Table 3. System information Processor 8 th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i5k//i7/i7k Chipset Intel Z370 Operating system Table 4.
Table 5. Dimensions and weight (continued) Weight (maximum) 10 kg (22 lbs) NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Memory Table 6.
NOTE: For more information about enabling or disabling the Intel Optane memory, see Enabling Intel Optane memory or Disabling Intel Optane memory. Ports and connectors Table 9. Ports and connectors Back panel ports Network One RJ45 port USB ● ● ● ● Two USB 2.0 ports Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports One USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port One USB 3.1 Gen 2 port Video/Audio ● ● ● ● ● One One One One One Surround Front Stereo port Surround Rear Stereo port Surround Center/Subwoofer port HDMI 1.
Wireless module Table 13. Wireless module specifications Transfer rate Up to 867 Mbps (max) Frequency bands supported Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Encryption ● 64-bit and 128-bit WEP ● TKIP ● AES-CCMP Audio Table 14. Audio specifications Controller Integrated Realtek ALC3861 High Definition Audio with Waves MaxxAudio Pro Storage Table 15. Storage specifications Interface ● SATA 6 Gbps for optical drive ● SATA 6 Gbps for hard drive ● M.2 for SSD (SATA or PCIe/NVMe) Hard drive Three 3.
Power ratings Table 17. Power ratings Type 460 W APFC 460 W Bronze 850 W Gold Input current 8A 8A 10 A Output current 3.3V/17A, 5V/25A, 12VA/18A, 12VB/16A, 12VC/8A, 5Vaux/3A 3.3V/17A, 5V/25A, 12VA/18A, 12VB/16A, 12VC/8A, 5Vaux/3A 3.3V/20A, 5V/20A, 12VA/32A, 12VB/48A, 12VD/16A, -12V/0.5A, 5Vaux/4A Rated output voltage 3.3V, 5V, 12VA, 12VB, 12VC, 5Vaux 3.3V, 5V, 12VA, 12VB, 12VC, 5Vaux 3.
6 Intel Optane memory Topics: • • Enabling Intel Optane memory Disabling 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. On the warning screen, select a compatible fast drive, and then click Yes to continue enabling Intel Optane memory. 5.
7 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 19. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell app Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. Online help for operating system www.dell.
