DELL XPS 8940 User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Dell
Table of Contents
XPS 8940
XPS 8940
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: D28M Regulatory Type: D28M003 July 2020 Rev. A00
Notes, cautions, and warnings
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Contents
Chapter 1: Set up your computer………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Chapter 2: Views of XPS 8940…………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Front…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Back…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9 Back
panel……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
Chapter 3: Specifications of XPS 8940……………………………………………………………………………….. 12
Dimensions and weight……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
Processors………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
Chipset……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13
Operating system…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13
Memory…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 Ports and
connectors………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14
Ethernet………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
Wireless module………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15
Audio……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
Storage……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 Intel
Optane memory……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 Media-
card reader…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17
GPU–Integrated…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
GPU–Discrete……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 Power
ratings……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18 Operating
and storage environment………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19
Chapter 4: Getting help and contacting Dell………………………………………………………………………… 20
Contents
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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 suitable
ports. For instructions on how to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse, see
the
documentation that ships with the wireless keyboard and mouse.
2. Connect to your network using an Ethernet cable. Alternatively, connect to a wireless network while setting up your operating system.
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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: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI-Express X16
(graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics card.
4. Connect the power cable to the computer and then connect it to the wall
outlet.
Set up your computer
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5. Press the power button on the front of computer to turn on the computer. If required, press the power button on the display to turn it on.
6. For instructions on how to connect speakers, a printer and other
accessories, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/manuals. 7. 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.
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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.
8. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu–Recommended.
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
Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. The
SupportAssist OS Recovery tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system.
For more information, see the SupportAssist documentation at
www.dell.com/support.
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 SLN305843 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 SLN153764 at www.dell.com/
support.
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Topics:
· Front · Back · Back panel
Front
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Views of XPS 8940
1. Slim optical drive (optional)
Reads from and writes to CDs, DVDs, and Blu ray discs. 2. Optical-drive
activity light (optional)
Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the optical disc. 3.
Optical-drive eject button (optional)
Press to open the optical drive tray. 4. Optical-drive emergency eject pinhole
(optional)
Used to eject the optical-drive tray manually if the optical-drive eject
button fails.
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NOTE: For more information about manually ejecting optical-drive trays, see
the knowledge base article SLN301118 at www.dell.com/support. 5. 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 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. 6. 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) 7. Headset port Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and
microphone combo). 8. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (3) Connect peripherals such as
external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5
Gbps. 9. 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.
Back
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1. Back panel Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices.
2. PCI-Express x1 slot Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or
network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
3. PCI-Express x16 (graphics) slot 1 Connect a PCI-Express graphics card to
enhance the capabilities of your computer.
4. Expansion slot for dual-width graphics card This expansion slot seats the
bottom half of a dual-width graphics card if it is installed in the PCI-
Express x16 slot.
5. PCI-Express x4 slot Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or
network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
6. Power port Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer.
7. Power-supply diagnostics light Indicates the power-supply state.
8. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) Connect a security cable to prevent
unauthorized movement of your computer.
Back panel
1. Line-out port
Connect speakers. 2. Rear L/R surround port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 5.1 speaker
channel setup, connect the rear-left and rear-right speakers. 3.
Center/subwoofer LFE surround port
Connect the subwoofer.
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NOTE: For more information about speaker setup, refer to the documentation
that shipped with the speakers. 4. DisplayPort
Connect an external display or a projector. 5. HDMI port
Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio
output. 6. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides
data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 7. USB 2.0 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides
data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. 8. Network port (with lights)
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. 9. 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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Topics:
· Dimensions and weight · Processors · Chipset · Operating system · Memory ·
Ports and connectors · Ethernet · Wireless module · Audio · Storage · Intel
Optane memory · Media-card reader · GPU–Integrated · GPU–Discrete · Power
ratings · Operating and storage environment
Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your XPS 8940.
Table 2. Dimensions and weight Description Height:
Front height
Values 367 mm (14.45 in.)
Rear height
367 mm (14.45 in.)
Width
169 mm (6.65 in.)
Depth
308 mm (12.13 in.)
Weight (maximum)
8.20 kg (18.08 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and
manufacturing variability.
Processors
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your XPS 8940.
Table 3. Processors
Processors
Wattage
10th Generation Intel 65 W Core i3-10100
Core count 4
Thread count 8
Speed Up to 4.30 GHz
Cache 6 MB
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Table 3. Processors (continued)
Processors
Wattage
10th Generation Intel 65 W Core i5-10400
10th Generation Intel 65 W Core i5-10400F
10th Generation Intel 125 W Core i5-10600K
10th Generation Intel 125 W Core i5-10600KF
10th Generation Intel 65 W Core i7-10700
10th Generation Intel 125 W Core i7-10700K
10th Generation Intel 65 W Core i7-10700F
10th Generation Intel 125 W Core i7-10700KF
10th Generation Intel 65 W Core i9-10900
10th Generation Intel 125 W Core i9-10900K
10th Generation Intel 65 W Core i9-10900F
10th Generation Intel 125 W Core i9-10900KF
Core count 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 10 10 10 10
Thread count 12 12 12 12 16 16 16 16 20 20 20 20
Speed Up to 4.30 GHz Up to 4.30 GHz Up to 4.80 GHz Up to 4.80 GHz Up to 4.80 GHz Up to 5.10 GHz Up to 4.80 GHz Up to 5.10 GHz Up to 5.20 GHz Up to 5.30 GHz Up to 5.20 GHz Up to 5.30 GHz
Cache 12 MB 12 MB 12 MB 12 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 20 MB 20 MB 20 MB 20 MB
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your XPS 8940.
Table 4. Chipset Description Chipset
Values H470
Processor
· 10th Generation Intel Core i3 · 10th Generation Intel Core i5/i5k/i5f/i5kf · 10th Generation Intel Core i7/i7k/i7f/i7kf · 10th Generation Intel Core i9/i9k/i9f/i9kf
DRAM bus width
64-bit
Flash EPROM
32 MB
PCIe bus
Up to Gen3.0
Operating system
Your XPS 8940 supports the following operating systems: · Windows 10 Home
(64-bit)
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· Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your XPS 8940.
Table 5. Memory specifications Description Memory slots
Values Four UDIMM slots
Memory type
Dual-channel DDR4
Memory speed
2666 MHz/2933 MHz
Maximum memory configuration
128 GB
Minimum memory configuration
8 GB
Memory size per slot
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Memory configurations supported
· 8 GB, 2 x 4 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz/2933 MHz, UDIMM, dualchannel
· 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz/2933 MHz, UDIMM · 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2666
MHz/2933 MHz, UDIMM, dual-
channel · 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz/2933 MHz, UDIMM · 32 GB, 1 x 32 GB,
DDR4, 2666 MHz/2933 MHz, UDIMM · 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz/2933 MHz,
UDIMM, dual-
channel · 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz/2933 MHz, UDIMM,
dual-channel · 64 GB, 4 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz/2933 MHz, UDIMM,
dual-channel · 128 GB, 4 x 32 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz/2933 MHz, UDIMM,
dual-channel
NOTE: The computer is shipped with 3200 MHz memory. However, with Intel Core
i3/i5 processors, it is limited to 2666 MHz. With Intel Core i7/i9 processors,
it is limited to 2933 MHz.
Ports and connectors
The following table lists the external and internal ports available on your XPS 8940.
Table 6. Ports and connectors Description External: Network
Values One RJ-45 port
USB
· Seven USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
· Two USB 2.0 ports
· One USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port
Audio
· One headset port
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Table 6. Ports and connectors (continued) Description
Video
Media-card reader Power port Security Internal: PCIe expansion card slots
mSATA SATA M.2
Values · One audio line-out port · One rear L/R-surround audio-out port · One
center/subwoofer LFE surround audio-out port
NOTE: Depending on the graphics card(s) installed on your computer, the video
ports on your computer may vary.
One SD-card slot
Power cord connector
One security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
· One PCIe x16 · One PCIe x1 · One PCIe x4
Not supported
· Two SATA slots for 2.5-inch hard drive · One SATA slot for a 3.5-inch hard
drive
· One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card · One M.2 2230/2280 slot
for solid-state drive/Intel Optane
memory NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards,
see the knowledge base article SLN301626.
Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your XPS 8940.
Table 7. Ethernet specifications Description Model number
Values Rivet Networks E2600 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet controller
Transfer rate
10/100/1000 Mbps
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules supported on your XPS 8940.
Table 8. Wireless module specifications
Description
Option one
Model number
Qualcomm QCA9377 (DW1810)
Option two Killer AX1650i
Transfer rate
Up to 433 Mbps
Up to 2400 Mbps
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Table 8. Wireless module specifications (continued)
Description
Option one
Frequency bands supported
2.40 GHz/5 GHz
Wireless standards
· WiFi 802.11a/b/g · Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) · Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
Encryption Bluetooth
· 64-bit/128-bit WEP · AES-CCMP · TKIP
Bluetooth 5.0
Option two
2.40 GHz/5 GHz
· WiFi 802.11a/b/g · Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) · Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) · Wi-Fi
6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
· 64-bit/128-bit WEP · AES-CCMP · TKIP
Bluetooth 5.1
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your XPS 8940.
Table 9. Audio specifications Description Audio type
Values Integrated 5.1 Channel High Definition audio
Audio controller
Realtek ALC3861
Internal audio interface
High definition audio interface
External audio interface
· One headset port · One audio line-out port · One rear L/R-surround audio-out port · One center/subwoofer LFE surround audio-out port
Storage
This section lists the storage options on your XPS 8940.
Your computer ships one of the following configurations:
· One 3.5-inch hard drive · One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive · One 3.5-inch
hard drive and one M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive · One 3.5-inch hard drive
and one M.2 2280 Intel Optane memory
NOTE: This computer is shipped with two empty 2.5-inch hard-drive cages and one SATA extension cable.
The primary drive of your computer varies with the storage configuration. For
computers:
· with a M.2 solid-state drive, the M.2 solid-state drive is the primary drive
· without a M.2 drive, the 3.5-inch hard drive is the primary drive
Table 10. Storage specifications Storage type
Interface type
Capacity
3.5-inch hard drive
SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps
Up to 2 TB
M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
PCIe Gen3.0x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps
Up to 2 TB
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Intel Optane memory
Intel Optane memory functions only as a storage accelerator. It neither
replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
NOTE: Intel Optane memory is supported on computers that meet the following
requirements:
· 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor · Windows 10 64-bit
version or higher (Anniversary Update) · Latest version of Intel Rapid Storage
Technology driver
Table 11. Intel Optane memory Description Type
Values Storage accelerator
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x2
Connector
M.2 2280
Configurations supported
32 GB
Capacity
32 GB
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your XPS 8940.
Table 12. Media-card reader specifications Description Media-card type
Values One SD card
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.
GPU–Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 8940.
Table 13. GPU–Integrated
Controller
External display support
Intel UHD Graphics 630
· One HDMI 2.0 port · Two DisplayPort 1.4
Memory size Shared system memory
Processor
· 10th Generation Intel Core i3
· 10th Generation Intel Core i5/i5k
· 10th Generation Intel Core i7/i7k
· 10th Generation Intel Core i9/i9k
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GPU–Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 8940.
Table 14. GPU — Discrete
Controller
External display support
Memory size
Memory type
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1030
· One single-link DVI-D port · One HDMI 2.0 port
2 GB
DDR5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
· One dual-link DVI-D port
4GB
SUPER
· One HDMI 2.0 port
· One DisplayPort 1.4
DDR5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
· One dual-link DVI-D port · One HDMI 2.0 port · One DisplayPort 1.4
6 GB
DDR5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
· One dual-link DVI-D port · One HDMI 2.0 port · One DisplayPort 1.4
6 GB
DDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
· One dual-link DVI-D port · One HDMI 2.0 port · One DisplayPort 1.4
6 GB
DDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
· One dual-link DVI-D port · One HDMI 2.0 port · One DisplayPort 1.4
8 GB
DDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
· One HDMI 2.0 port · Two DisplayPort 1.4
8 GB
DDR6
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
· One HDMI 2.0 port · Three DisplayPort 1.4
6 GB
DDR6
Power ratings
The following table lists the power rating specifications of XPS 8940.
Table 15. Power ratings Description Type
Option one 360 W
Input voltage
90 VAC264 VAC
Input frequency
47 Hz63 Hz
Input current (maximum)
5 A
Output current (continuous)
18 A
Rated output voltage
12 VDC
Temperature range
Option two 500 W 90 VAC264 VAC 47 Hz63 Hz 7 A 18 A 12 VDC
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Table 15. Power ratings (continued)
Description
Option one
Operating
5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
Storage
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Option two 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your XPS 8940. Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 16. Computer environment Description Temperature range
Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum) Vibration (maximum)*
20% to 80% (non-condensing) 0.26 GRMS
5% to 95% (non-condensing) 1.37 GRMS
Shock (maximum)
40 G, 2.5 ms
105 G, 2.5 ms
Altitude (maximum)
-15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 ft) -15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000 ft)
- 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.
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Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources:
Table 17. Self-help resources
Self-help resources Information about Dell products and services
Resource location www.dell.com
My Dell app
Tips
Contact Support Online help for operating system Troubleshooting information,
user manuals, set up instructions, product specifications, technical help
blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on. Dell knowledge base articles for
a variety of computer concerns
Learn and know the following information about your product: · Product
specifications · Operating system · Setting up and using your product · Data
backup · Troubleshooting and diagnostics · Factory and system restore · BIOS
information
In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
www.dell.com/support/windows
www.dell.com/support
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.
See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals. To locate the Me and My
Dell relevant to your product, identify your product through one of the
following: · Select Detect Product. · Locate your product through the drop-
down menu under View
Products. · Enter the Service Tag number or Product ID in the search
bar.
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.
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