Edition special XPS 8700, SSD question, where is it?

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• XPS 8700 SSD upgrade

  Hello!

  Just bought a XPS 8700 and would like to Exchange hard-shore out and put in Samsung 840 Pro SSD in. Could use some indications, there isn't an msata on this forum, so it shouldn't be a problem.

  Something special, I do in the bios that select the new drive?

  the OS will install on another drive? If so, just do a backup and re - install the new drive? or do I need to get a new copy of the retail of windows 8 to do this?

  Opening it will not void the warranty that I can upgrade the disk and memory, but if I have problems I send to dell in the State of origin in that I bought right?

  Hi chrisyackulic,

  mSATA reader uses the SSD technology to make the system faster. If you replace the mechanical hard drive normal with hard drive SSD technology TSRI functionality could be cancelled.

  However, to use the SSD on the system please change the SATA mode in BIOS to AHCI TSRI. You will need a reinstall the operating system to install on the system drive. The backup image will not work because the SATA operation mode is different with a previous hard disk.

  You can use the link below to place a request to reinstall the operating system drive.

  http://Dell.to/TmYffg

  If you are not able to make a request to the disk from the link above, then please send me a private message with serial number of the computer, name registered in the purchasing system and email address so that I can check out what we can do. To send a private message, click on my name, and choose Start conversation.

  Replacing the hard drive or memory on the system will not void the warranty.

• XPS 8700 SSD Boot - make it stick

  My 8700 XPS came with Win 7 Pro preloaded on the hard drive and a red recovery disk media 8.1. Successfully, I installed a Samsung EVO 250 GB HD, connected to the SATA 0 and installed 8.1 on it. This works.

  However, I can't the BIOS to use the SSD drive under the 1st boot device. Unless I press the F12 key during startup and then select the SSD drive, by default it keeps looking for the hard drive.  The SATA operation mode is "AHCI" (which has been set by default already).

  How can I get the BIOS to recognize and use the SSD as default boot device?  Thank you!

  Hi Monkuboy,

  I am pleased to hear that the installation went well. In the BIOS there should be a section that defines your system boot devices. This is where you define the SSD as drive bootable. If you use UEFI, then of course you must select to start in UEFI from Windows, and you can set this option.

  Generally, I recommend that you set the system drive as the second boot device and chip set USB as the first.

• On XPS 8700 newbie question

  I have an 8700 XPS on the way, and before he gets here I did a lot of reading.  While I did not opt for the SSD drive, it appears that on the card mother, there's a slot mSATA.   To this, I was going to buy a 256 GB drive to stick there and run Windows out of the SSD.   That's the plan.

  Now, by reading here, I saw this thread.  In this document, step 2 reads:

  "Start Windows 7 or 8 CD/USB drive. Select the language and click Next. »

  The computer shipped from the factory with a DVD or a flash drive or something with Windows there so I can reinstall for the SSD clean up?   If not, how could I do?

  It also seems that they ship with a Windows product key sticker more.  So when I reinstall, how is this work exactly?  I caught something in construction now in the BIOS?  It's news to me, curious about how it works from a practical point of view.  Don't you ask is it she never comes to the key and he seized himself from the BIOS somehow?

  Now, if I'm wrong and there is not a unused mSATA dig there, then all of this is questionable, but I believe it does.  It's one that I ordered.  The only change I made to the default configuration is that I ordered the best video option, which is "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 4 GB of DDR3 memory".

  Joe Siegler

  I have an 8700 XPS on the way, and before he gets here I did a lot of reading.  While I did not opt for the SSD drive, it appears that on the card mother, there's a slot mSATA.   To this, I was going to buy a 256 GB drive to stick there and run Windows out of the SSD.   That's the plan.

  Now, by reading here, I saw this thread.  In this document, step 2 reads:

  "Start Windows 7 or 8 CD/USB drive. Select the language and click Next. »

  The computer shipped from the factory with a DVD or a flash drive or something with Windows there so I can reinstall for the SSD clean up?   If not, how could I do?

  It also seems that they ship with a Windows product key sticker more.  So when I reinstall, how is this work exactly?  I caught something in construction now in the BIOS?  It's news to me, curious about how it works from a practical point of view.  Don't you ask is it she never comes to the key and he seized himself from the BIOS somehow?

  Now, if I'm wrong and there is not a unused mSATA dig there, then all of this is questionable, but I believe it does.  It's one that I ordered.  The only change I made to the default configuration is that I ordered the best video option, which is "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 4 GB of DDR3 memory".

  Joe Siegler

  Quote:

  "Fact the ship the computer to the factory with a DVD or a flash drive or something with Windows on here so I can reinstall for the SSD clean up?   If not, then how could I do?'

  No, you need to create your own materials recovery/reinstall, using a USB [usually a 16 GB drive is necessary], using the backup feature of Dell and recovery:

  http://www.Dell.com/support/contents/us/en/19/article/product-support/self-support-knowledgebase/software-and-downloads/Dell-backup-solutions/Dell-backup-and-recovery

  Windows product key is now integrated into the BIOS, not on a label fixed to the chassis and not providing the operating system installation is compatible with the certificate of authenticity, there are usually no problems.

  Bev.
  

• XPS 8700 (another issue of SSD)

  I'm sure this has been covered, and I searched for this answer but has not had the success I was hoping so sorry for the repetition.

  I have a XPS 8700 (i7, GT-720, 8 GB, 1 TB) on the way.

  The plan is to turn it on and check that everything works and then replace the HARD drive with a 500 GB Samsung 850EVO.

  I've read many sources the merit/demerit to use the migration of Samsung software to "clone" a HDD to the SSD.

  Right now I'm leaning strongly in favor of the 'clone '.

  Thought I would ask here where most of the owners of XPS hang out on the new installation of vs migration to an SSD.

  Before trying anything to make sure that you create a Rescue Disk (external hard drive Bootable) or the backup of the plant (Bootable USB Flash Drive) with the latest version of Dell backup and restore.

  I give an example on how to do it with Dell backup and restore 1.7.5.64 here:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/Dell-backup-and-recovery/

  However, a newer version on 1.8.1.70 out there. Get this by installing 1.7.5.64 and selecting the "?" at the top right and then look for the updates. I do not have a direct download link to the latest version.

  

  1.7.5.64 has a lot of bugs and improvements over previous versions. The latest version 1.8.1.70 has essentially a UI improved on 1.7.5.64.

  

  This will give you a way to return to the factory settings software cloning goes wrong (especially with SecureBoot/UEFI).

  If you want to use Dell-installed on the SDS and using the HARD drive as a data drive backup and restore, see the steps detailed here:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/Dell-backup-and-recovery/using-a-HDD-and-SSD-together-with-Dell-factory-settings/

• Dell XPS 8700 replace / add mSATA SSD

  I have a new Dell xps 8700 and I put in an mSata 500 GB SSD, planned on getting 2 TB hard drive and simply run the pc of the ssd. My problem is the operating system. I have the recovery disk and the disk from Dell drivers. the pc came with Windows 8.1, I upgraded to 8.1 Pro with Media Player. I don't think that the Dell disk will do a clean install of OS 8.1, and I'm not sure to recover the operating system and disk set, since I upgraded to 8.1 PRO. I don't really have a problem with just the Windows 8.1, and then do the upgrade again. I think maybe even the simplest would be to try Windows 10 on it, I ran beta Windows on other computers. My Question is that I have upgraded to Windows Pro 8.1, I'll be able to get the full version if I try to recover / and with the correct product key. or do I use the recovery disk, and then try to make the OS drive / and collect the key?

  If you create recovery discs using Dell software, it will install windows 8.1 as if you bought the computer fresh from the factory with all the software that Dell gave you etc.  You then upgrade to windows 8.1 pro via the same method as you have done before, however if they gave you a product key, you should be able to just pop that in and make the upgrade.  You could make an image of your HARD drive, then run everything on the SSD by cloning the drive for the SSD.

• Clarity on a Dell XPS 8700 with 2 TB SATA + Intel® SRT 32 GB SSD Cache harddrive

  Hello

  I am buying a Dell XPS 8700 with a SATA hard drive with a 32 GB SSD cache. I want to know if the SSD is a separate physical disk SATA hard disk, it will be the M.SATA chip on the motherboard.

  Please it is confirmed; I can by adding a larger 256 GB internal SSD, with the o/s re installed on the SSD with HDD as storage of 2 TB.

  Best regards & Thanks Sean

  Hi Sean,.

  Yes, it's an mSATA SSD and scalable. You have the option to install the OS on a bigger mSATA SSD if you choose to do.

• XPS 8700 swapping HDD to SSD

  Just received new XPS 8700 and swap wanted immediately to the factory installed 1 TB of HDD to a new Samsung 256 GB SSD. Given that Dell did not provide a Windows backup a DVD, I removed the HARD drive and tried to clone for SSD by using another computer running Windows 8. However, neither software Samsung SSD or EASEUS Todo Backup Free would allow me to clone the whole HARD disk, the SSD is smaller.

  EASEUS has the possibility of reducing a selected partition so I could try to clone only the system partition main which is 940 GB but contains only 40 GB of data, mainly from windows and other software drivers, but I'm afraid that if I clone the other partitions, including the recovery of those, I will not be able to restore the system in the future.

  Technician Dell told me to use an OEM Windows 8 drive for a clean install on the SSD, but I did not and fear may lose everything that Dell has installed on the HARD drive.

  Should I continue the cloning attempts to use other software that allows to shrink the partitions if they contain no data - which one? Or XPS from the startup HARD drive as it is, make a record of system backup/image then, restore it to the SSD?

  Help will be very appreciated!

  The Dell recovery partition can be easily removed without rendering the system unbootable, so my suggestion would be to leave them alone.

• Question microphone Dell XPS 8700

  Hi, I had a problem identical to that described in this forum post:

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3513/t/19613125

  Where my microphone is always so calm and creates a very large amount of white noise or static on this specific computer (a dell XPS 8700), but works fine on all other computers. I have already tried to connect on the front and rear mic ports, uninstalling and reinstalling the driver software, using different microphones, using a converter USB 3. 5 mm and adjusting the settings of microphones. It's all just too quiet and increasing the static gain becomes unbearably noisy.

  So, I expect to have this problem resolved in the same way, in a sound card to try being sent because the built-in drivers simply do not work as they should. Although if there is another solution, I would be happy to hear it.

  Thanks in advance.

  Hello

  PM US system tag #.

  Concerning

• Question of XPS 8700 install fresh Win8

  Hi I recently got sent my Win8 of Dell's USB key and tried to use it to install a new SSD. My PC is a vanilla XPS 8700, with 32 GB mSATA and 2 TB of HDD. My goal is to simply install fresh copy of Win8 on my new SSD. Here are the steps that I took before falling on a big mistake:

  (1) I plugged in a new SSD samsung evo 850 (120 GB), (with cable sata6)

  (2) unplugged the Blu - ray player and main 2 TB hard drive

  (3) I placed the SSD drive in SATA port 0

  (4) then went into bios, SSD is picked up correctly and assured ACHI was

  5) put in the USB stick I received from Dell and booted pc with f12

  (6) as soon as the drive diagnostic tool starts, I get the error:

  'Deploy_Jukebox.exe'.
  "Except for the breakpoint .
  A breakpoint has been reached.
  (0 x 80000003) occurred in the application at location 0x7b9ba652
  Click on OK to terminate the program"

  (7) then just restart guard and showing the same error

  The first time, he does after a new reinstalled it will appear even the jukebox error, it just automatically restart and then show each time consecutive error until you restart manually the source/power.

  (9) I also tried with SSD in SATA0 and SATA1 HD - the drive just diagnosis takes more time, then finally showed the same error. Also I tried to play with boot order but nothing works out.

  (10) I tried with unplugged SSD and blu - ray + HD plugged - and the tool works and doesn't crash anymore. SSD is not defective and has been verified in Samsung tools (EVO new, 850) as well as internal diagnostics Dell f12 menu

  Not sure if this is a problem with the stick of Windows 8 or something else is the cause. Would it be:

  -My PC is initially the 32 GB MSATA - is this something I need to remove the PC before installing on my SSD?

  -J' was sent only a 'repair & valuation' USB and not a Windows 8 OS install USB? You are not sure if there is a difference in what they send?

  -The recovery disk works only if it recognizes a HD with Windows installed to recover from, and if she does not see a (as mine of 2 TB is unplugged) it just hangs

  Help, please!

  Thank you!

  See here:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-Microsoft-Windows-and-Office/Download-Microsoft-Windows/download-Windows-8-1-retail-and-OEM-ISO/

• XPS 8700 (non-SE) is provided with a Bay 2.5 "for ssd?

  Spec says there are 4 bays for hard drives with 3 Bay 3.5 ", but it does not specify the 4th Bay. Not sure if it's a 2.5 ". THX.

  Baywood

  Spec says there are 4 bays for hard drives with 3 Bay 3.5 ", but it does not specify the 4th Bay. Not sure if it's a 2.5 ". THX.

   
  Baywood
   
  The XPS 8700 has only 3 x 3.5 "bays internal HD and 1 drive connector x mSATA, attached to the motherboard and 2 x 5.25" optical drive bays.
   
  For more information, use the links below for specifications and Manual:
   
  FTP://FTP.Dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_xps_desktop/XPS-8700_Owner%27s%20Manual_en-us.PDF
   
  FTP://FTP.Dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_xps_desktop/XPS-8700_Reference%20Guide_en-us.PDF
   
  Bev.
   
   

• Dell XPS 8700 Windows 10 questions with SD card reader

  Hi, I bought a new Dell XPS 8700 three months ago.  It comes with Windows 8, even if I asked for preinstalled Win10.  The Win10 upgrade process was fairly straightforward.  However so far three times the SD card reader stopped working.  I fix it by reinstalling the drivers.  Its not working again and my USB stopped working also.  Is there a background process that interferes with USB / SD card drivers?  Anyone else noticed this behavior.

  Rgds Frank

  You can try this:

  Go into Device Manager, and then double-click the entry for your SD card reader. Assuming that he has one, click on the power management tab, and uncheck the box 'allow the PC turns off... ». Now, do the same thing in Manager of devices for all your USB root hubs.

  Then go to the options screen to win 10 powers, click on advanced settings and turn off hybrid sleep. Reboot and see if that helps.

• p2714t and xps 8700

  Can I install p2714t on my new xps 8700 special edition touchscreen monitor?

  Yes, you can. Strangely, these two products have even been sold together in some cases: (external, not associated with DELL, Web site for reference only) http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/dell-cis/view/938987/?page=0

  As a general rule, all what you have to do is install the drivers and plug it and potentially to calibrate.

  Not know if you have any questions or concerns about its use in the community. Each different configuration system AHS and your 8700 is not the same as the world 8700 if sometimes complex issues may arise. :)

• Description of the XPS 8700 Audio ports

  Where can I find a detailed description of each audio port for an XPS 8700?  The docs I found so far are unnecessary: "four audio output ports / headset" tells us nothing.  These manuals can be dumbed down many more!

  Hi Steve,.

  Here you go:

  

  And to answer your last question, no, I don't think so.

• GeForce GTX 970/980 on XPS 8700

  Hello, I have XPS 8700, which came with OEM GTX 745. I think it passes to the Geforce GTX 970 or 980. These word on 8700 XPS video cards?

  I am particularly concerned, because system recommended for 970 power is 500 W to nVidia's specifications, total power of XPS8700 is 460 w. Has anyone installed GTX 970 or 980 on 8700 XPS?

  Hey Ryocchin,

  The GTX970 or the GTX980 will work in terms of being able to connect through PCI-express port.  Where you might encounter a problem is with the physical size of the map.  I know that some 970 models can be 12 inches, I guess the 980 years can grow according to the solutions of cooling for these exotic cards.

  The other piece of the puzzle is to replace the power supply.  A 460W pourrait be authorized as a basis of suppliers GPU their system requirements on the assumptions made about the power draw of the entire system & always shoot a bit on the high side.  But if your computer is a few years old is probably not turn off 460 watts.  So I recommend a new power supply.  EVGA, Corsair, XFXm and Antec have all been good for me over the years.  If you want to simulate a modular PSU that you'll save tangles of cables.

  So those are the two big things to look for: physical space for the graphics card (although I'm sure that a XPS8700 will hold a 970 without problem a lot) and a new power supply.

  The Dell service manual is here if you want to get an idea of what it looks like to replace components:
  http://downloads.Dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_xps_desktop/XPS-8700_owner%27s%20manual_en-us.PDF

  I hope this helps!  Let us know what other questions you might have.