DELL XPS 15 9510 11th Generation Processor Intel Core i9 Laptop User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: Dell

XPS 15 9510 11th Generation Processor Intel Core i9 Laptop
User Guide DELL XPS 15 9510 11th Generation Processor Intel Core i9
Laptop

Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P91F Regulatory Type: P91F002 September 2021 Rev. A01
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Set up your XPS 15 9510

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
NOTE: You can charge your XPS 15 9510 by connecting the power adapter to one of the Thunderbolt 4 (USB4) USB Type-C ports that are located on the left side of your computer or to the USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB Type-C port located on the right side of your computer.
NOTE: The battery may go into a power-saving mode during shipment to conserve charge on the battery. Ensure that the power adapter is connected to your computer when it is turned on for the first time.
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.
On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu–Recommended.

Table 1. Locate Dell apps

Resources

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Description

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**| 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. It addresses performance and stabilization issues, prevents security threats, monitors, and detects hardware failures. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User’s Guide at www.dell.com/ serviceability tools. Click SupportAssist and then, click SupportAssist for Home PCs.
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
**| Dell Update
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 000149088 at www.dell.com/support.
**| Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 000129837 at www.dell.com/support.

Views of XPS 15 9510

Left

Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
Thunderbolt 4 (USB4) USB Type-C port with Power Delivery (2) Supports USB4 Gen 3×2, DisplayPort 1.4a and Thunderbolt 4. Enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter. Provides data transfer rates up to 40 Gbps for USB4 Gen 3×2 Thunderbolt 4. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 5 V/ 3 A power output that enables faster charging.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
NOTE: A 40 Gbps-certified cable is required to achieve the maximum performance of 40 Gbps.
NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 supports two 4K displays or one 8K display.
NOTE: USB4 is backward compatible with USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt
NOTE: You can connect a Dell docking station to the Thunderbolt 4 ports. For more information, see the knowledge base article 000124295 at www.dell.com/support.

Right

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with Power Delivery/DisplayPort Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Provides data transfer rate of up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 port.
Supports DisplayPort and also enables you to connect an external display using a display adapter.
Supports Power Delivery that enables a two-way power supply between devices. Provides up tp 5 V/1.5 A power output.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
SD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the SD card. The computer supports the following card types: Secure Digital (SD)
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

Top

Microphones (2) Provide digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.
Power button with fingerprint reader Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state. When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into a sleep state; press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to force shut down the computer. Place your finger on the power button to log in with the fingerprint reader.
NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
NOTE: In Windows, Windows Hello supports a defined number of fingerprints per account. For more information about configuring your fingerprint reader with Windows Hello, see the knowledge base article 000142015 at www.dell.com/support.
Right speaker
Provides audio output.
Right-click the area
Press to right-click.
Left-click area
Press to left-click.
Touchpad
Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.
Left speaker
Provides audio output.

Front

The infrared emitter
Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense and track motion.
Ambient-light sensor
The sensor detects the ambient light and automatically adjusts the keyboard backlight and display brightness.
RGB-infrared camera
This combined camera supports both infrared Windows Hello facial recognition and standard RGB imaging for photos and videos.
Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
The infrared emitter
Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense and track motion.
Battery-status light
Indicates the battery-charge status.

Bottom

Right woofer
Enhances low-frequency audio output.
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.
Left woofer
Enhances low-frequency audio output.

Specifications of XPS 15 9510

Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your XPS 15 9510.
Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Description

|

Values

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Height:
| Front height| 7.70 mm (0.30 in.)
| Rear height| 18.00 mm (0.70 in.)
Width| 344.40 mm (13.56 in.)
Depth| 230.30 mm (9.07 in.)
Weight (maximum)| 2.04 kg (4.50 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.

Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your XPS 15 9510.
Table 3. Processor

Description

| Option one| Option two|

Option three

---|---|---|---
Processor type| 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400H| 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11800H| 11th Generation Intel Core i9-11900H
Processor wattage| 45 W| 45 W| 45 W
Processor core count| 6| 8| 8
Processor thread count| 12| 16| 16
Processor speed| Up to 4.50 GHz| Up to 4.60 GHz| Up to 4.90 GHz
Processor cache| 12 MB| 24 MB| 24 MB
Integrated graphics| Intel UHD Graphics| Intel UHD Graphics| Intel UHD Graphics

Chipset

The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your XPS 15 9510.
Table 4. Chipset

Description	Values
Chipset	Intel WM 590
Processor	11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
DRAM bus width	128-bit
Flash EPROM	32 MB
PCIe bus	Up to PCIe Gen 3.0

Operating system

Your XPS 15 9510 supports the following operating systems:

Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit
Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit

Memory

The following table lists the memory specifications of your XPS 15 9510.
Table 5. Memory specifications

Description

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Values

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Memory slots| Two-SODIMM slots
Memory type| Dual-channel DDR4
Memory speed| 3200 MHz
Maximum memory configuration| 64 GB
Minimum memory configuration| 4 GB
Memory size per slot| 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Memory configurations supported| ● 8 GB DDR4 at 3200 MHz (2 x 4 GB), dual channel
● 16 GB DDR4 at 3200 MHz (2 x 8 GB), dual channel
● 32 GB DDR4 at 3200 MHz (2 x 16 GB), dual channel
● 64 GB DDR4 at 3200 MHz (2 x 32 GB), dual channel

Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your XPS 15 9510.
Table 6. Internal slots

Description

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Values

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M.2| Two M.2 2230/2280 slots for a solid-state drive
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article 000144170 at www.dell.com/support.

External ports

The following table lists the external ports on your XPS 15 9510.
Table 7. External ports

Description

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Values

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USB ports| ● One USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with Power Delivery/ DisplayPort
● Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB4) USB Type-C port with Power Delivery
NOTE: Connect the power adapter (USB Type-C) to one of the three USB Type-C ports.
Audio port| One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
Video port| ● One USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with Power Delivery/ DisplayPort
● Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB4) USB Type-C port with Power Delivery
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
Media-card reader| One SD-card slot
Docking port| Not supported
Power-adapter port| DC-IN through one of the three USB Type-C ports
Security| Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)

Wireless module

The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module supported on your XPS 15 9510.
Table 8. Wireless module specifications

Description	Values
Model number	Killer AX1650s
Transfer rate	Up to 2400 Mbps
Frequency bands supported	2.4 GHz/5 GHz
---	---
Wireless standards	Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
Encryption	● 64-bit/128-bit WEP

● AES-CCMP
● SKIP
Bluetooth| Bluetooth 5.1

Audio

The following table lists the audio specifications of your XPS 15 9510.
Table 9. Audio specifications

Description

|

Values

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Audio controller| Realtek ALC3281-CG
Stereo conversion| Supported
Internal audio interface| High Definition Audio (HDA)
External audio interface| Universal audio jack
Number of speakers| Two
Internal-speaker amplifier| Supported
External volume controls| Keyboard shortcut controls
Speaker output:|
| Average speaker output| 8 W
| Peak speaker output| 10 W
Subwoofer output| Supported
Microphone| Digital-array microphones

Storage

This section lists the storage options on your XPS 15 9510.
Your XPS 15 9510 supports the following storage options:

One M.2 2230 solid-state drive
One M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Table 10. Storage specifications

Storage type

| Interface type|

Capacity

---|---|---
M.2 2230 solid-state drive| PCIe NVMe up to 64 Gbps| Up to 256 GB
M.2 2280 solid-state drive| PCIe NVMe up to 64 Gbps| Up to 4 TB
---|---|---

Media-card reader

The following table lists the media cards supported by your XPS 15 9510.
Table 11. Media-card reader specifications

Description

|

Values

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Media-card type| One SD-card slot
Media-cards supported| ● Secure Digital (SD)
● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card installed in your computer.

Keyboard

The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your XPS 15 9510.
Table 12. Keyboard specifications

Description

|

Values

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Keyboard type| Backlit keyboard
Keyboard layout| QWERTY
Number of keys| ● the United States and Canada: 79 keys
●United Kingdom: 80 keys
● Japan: 83 keys
Keyboard size| X = 19.05 mm key pitch Y = 18.05 mm key pitch
Keyboard shortcuts| Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key.
NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in the BIOS setup program. For more information, see keyboard shortcuts.

Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your XPS 15 9510.
Table 13. Camera specifications

Description

|

Values

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Number of cameras| One
Camera type| RGB IR HD camera
Camera location| Front
Camera sensor type| CMOS-sensor technology
Camera resolution:|
| Still image| 0.90 megapixel
| Video| 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Infrared camera resolution:|
| Still image| 0.20 megapixel
| Video| 576 x 360 (VGA) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle:|
| Camera| 78.30 degrees
| Infrared camera| 78.30 degrees

Touchpad

The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your XPS 15 9510.
Table 14. Touchpad specifications

Description|

Values

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Touchpad resolution:|
| Horizontal| 4655
| Vertical| 2731
Touchpad dimensions:|
| Horizontal| 150 mm (5.91 in.)
| Vertical| 90 mm (3.54 in.)
Touchpad gestures| For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com.

Power adapter

The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your XPS 15 9510.
Table 15. Power adapter specifications

Description

| Option one|

Option two

---|---|---
Type| 90 W USB Type-C| 130 W USB Type-C
Input voltage| 100 VAC–240 VAC| 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency| 50 Hz–60 Hz| 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current (maximum)| 1.50 A| 1.80 A
Output current (continuous)| 4.50 A| 6.50 A
Rated output voltage| 20 VDC| 20 VDC
Temperature range:| |
| Operating| 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)| 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
| Storage| -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)| -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.

Battery

The following table lists the battery specifications of your XPS 15 9510.
Table 16. Battery specifications

Description

| Option one|

Option two

---|---|---
Battery type| 56 Wh, 3-cell “smart” lithium-ion| 86 Wh, 6-cell “smart” lithium-ion
Battery voltage| 11.40 VDC| 11.40 VDC
Battery weight (maximum)| 0.26 kg (0.57 lb)| 0.34 kg (0.75 lb)
Battery dimensions:| |
| Height| 77.70 mm (3.06 in.)| 77.70 mm (3.06 in.)
| Width| 295.20 mm (11.62 in.)| 295.20 mm (11.62 in.)
| Depth| 7.56 mm (0.30 in.)| 7.56 mm (0.30 in.)
Temperature range:| |
| Operating| 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)| 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
| Storage| -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F)| -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F)
Battery operating time| Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.| Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
Battery charging time (approximate)
NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/| 3 hours (when the computer is off)| 3 hours (when the computer is off)
---|---|---
Coin-cell battery| Not supported| Not supported

**Display

**

The following table lists the display specifications of your XPS 15 9510.
Table 17. Display specifications

Description	Option one	Option two	Option three
Display type	Full High Definition (FHD)	Ultra High Definition (UHD+)

Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED)
Display-panel technology| Wide viewing angle (WVA)| Wide viewing angle (WVA)| Wide viewing angle (WVA)
Display-panel dimensions (active area):| | |
| Height| 336.38 mm (13.24 in.)| 336.38 mm (13.24 in.)| 336.38 mm (13.24 in.)
| Width| 210.24 mm (8.28 in.)| 210.24 mm (8.28 in.)| 210.24 mm (8.28 in.)
| Diagonal| 396.24 mm (15.60 in.)| 396.24 mm (15.60 in.)| 396.24 mm (15.60 in.)
Display-panel native resolution| 1920 x 1200| 3840 x 2400| 3456 x 2160
Luminance (typical)| 500 nits| 500 nits| 400 nits
Megapixels| 2.30| 9.20| 7.40
Color gamut| sRGB 100%| AdobeRGB Min 100%| DCI-P3 typ 100%
Pixels Per Inch (PPI)| 145| 290| 261
Contrast ratio (typ)| 1650:1| 1600:1| 80000:1
Response time (max)| 35 ms| 35 ms| 2 ms
Refresh rate| 60 Hz| 60 Hz| 60 Hz
Horizontal view angle| 85 +/- degrees| 85 +/- degrees| 85 +/- degrees
Vertical view angle| 85 +/- degrees| 85 +/- degrees| 85 +/- degrees
Pixel pitch| 0.180 mm| 0.090 mm| 0.097 mm
Power consumption (maximum)| 4.41 W| 10.40 W| 12.13 W
Anti-glare vs glossy finish| Anti-glare| Anti-reflection| Anti-reflection
---|---|---|---
Touch options| No| Yes| Yes

Fingerprint reader

The following table lists the fingerprint-reader specifications of your XPS 15 9510.
NOTE: The fingerprint reader is located on the power button.
Table 18. Fingerprint reader specifications

Description

|

Values

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Fingerprint-reader sensor technology| Capacitive
Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution| 500 dpi
Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size| 108 x 88

GPU–Integrated

The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 15 9510.
Table 19. GPU–Integrated

Controller

| Memory size|

Processor

---|---|---
Intel UHD Graphics| Shared system memory| 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9

**GPU–Discrete

**

The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 15 9510.
Table 20. GPU–Discrete Controller

Controller	Memory size	Memory type
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050	4 GB	GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti	4 GB	GDDR6

Operating and storage environment

This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your XPS 15 9510. Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 21. Computer environment

Description

| Operating|

Storage

---|---|---
Temperature range| 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)| -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum)| 10% to 90% (noncondensing)| 0% to 95% (noncondensing)
---|---|---
Vibration (maximum)*| 0.66 GRMS| 1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum)| 140 G†| 160 G†
Altitude range| -15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000ft)| -15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000ft)
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.

Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.

Dell low blue light display

WARNING: Prolonged exposure to blue light from the display may lead to long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes. The ComfortView feature on Dell laptops and displays is designed to minimize blue light emitted from the display for better eye comfort. To reduce the risk of eye strain after looking at the laptop’s display for an extended period of time, it is recommended that you:

Set the laptop’s display at a comfortable viewing distance between 20 inches and 28 inches (50 cm and 70 cm) from your eyes.
Blink frequently to moisten your eyes, or wet your eyes with water.
Take a break for 20 minutes every two hours.
Look away from your display, and gaze at a distant object at 20 ft (609.60 cm) away for at least 20 seconds during each break.

Keyboard shortcuts of XPS 15 9510

NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations.
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. The symbol shown on the lower part of the key refers to the character that is typed out when the key is pressed. If you press shift and the key, the symbol shown on the upper part of the key is typed out. For example, if you press 2, 2 is typed out; if you press Shift + 2, @ is typed out.
The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multi- media control, as indicated by the icon at the bottom of the key. Press the function key to invoke the task represented by the icon. For example, pressing F1 mutes the audio (refer to the table below).
However, if the function keys F1-F12 are needed for specific software applications, multi-media functionality can be disabled by pressing Fn + ESC. Subsequently, multimedia control can be invoked by pressing Fn and the respective function key. For example, mute audio by pressing Fn + F1.
NOTE: You can also define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1-F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in the BIOS setup program.

Table 22. List of keyboard shortcuts

Function key

| Redefined key (for multimedia control)|

Behavior

---|---|---
| | Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Play/Pause
Toggle keyboard backlight
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
| | Switch to an external display
Print screen
Home
End

The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.
Table 23. List of keyboard shortcuts

Function key	Behavior
Pause/Break

Toggle scroll lock
System request
Open application menu
Toggle Fn-key lock

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 24. Self-help resources

Self-help resources

|

Resource location

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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.com/support/windows
Access to solutions, diagnostics, drivers, and downloads, and learn more about your computer through videos, manuals, and documents.| Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support.
For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your computer, see Locate the Service Tag on your computer.
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns| 1. Go to www.dell.com/support.
2. On the menu bar at the top of the Support page, select Support > Knowledge Base.
3. In the Search field on the Knowledge Base page, type the keyword, topic, or model number, and then click or tap the search icon to view the related articles.

Contacting Dell

To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.