Installation of Linux on a XPS 8500

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• regarding the installation of Linux on a 8900 XPS

  A number of Linux distributions do not install on a 8900 XPS effort. (which mostly worked well on a XPS 8500)

  All the solutions to allow mounting to dual boot with Linux?

  I came across the same problem initially: the system would just stroll early in the installation process. Editing the grub command-line to boot the kernel with the following option solved the problem he for me:

  pcie_aspm = off

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• Memory Ram on XPS 8500 64-Bit Installer

  Hello

  Today I installed an another 4 GB Ram in addition to the original 4 GB that she already had.

  However it is said installed memory (RAM): 8,00 (3.48 GB usable) GB

  System type: 64-bit operating system

  Processor: Intel Core i5-3450 CPU @3. 10 Ghz 3.10 Ghz

  Manufacturer: Dell

  Model: XPS 8500

  I had a peek in as well and I don't see any arrangement about the memory.

  3.48 GB usable he showed also when I got only 4 GB installed and I went with the assumption that half of the concert is used by the video card even though it is supposed to have 1 GB of dedicated memory. My graphics card is Nvidia GeForce GT 620 dxdiag.

  My question is how can I get windows to recognize and use all 8 GB of RAM.

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  Thank you

  I managed to understand.

  I know it's maybe a common thing, but I'll still write my solution here just in case.

  The problem was with reserved Windows hardware. that took like 4.6 GB.

  In difficulty who go to run (windows key + R) and type msconfig and enter.

  In the Startup tab, click the advance Options and deselect maximum memory.

  Restart and now my computer shows all 8 GB of RAM.

  Good luck

  Mircea

• XPS 8500 card video, power, upgrades

  I see several threads looking for upgrades XPS 8500 graphics card that can be used with the stock PSU 460w or improved power supply.   However, in upgrading the GPU for this machine, there are a few cards that are not compatible and will result in a black screen.    Even with a correct video card installation, an appropriate power supply and/or upgrade video card fans are going to work, but there is no video.   The problem lies in the BIOS to 8500 XPS motherboard does not recognize the video card and it is a known issue that has carried over from the XPS 8300 to the current XPS 8500.

  There was a video BIOS updates of some card manufacturers to fix this problem for some cards, but there are many old maps that do not work.  The safest bet would be to use a new card with the PCI 3.0 specifications.

  In the sticky in this forum, a link to the current Dell drivers shows the following video cards that support drivers for Windows 8:

  Video

  GeForce GT 545 | GTX660 | GTX555 | GeForce GTS450 | GeForce GTX 590 | GeForce GTX 460 | GTX680 | GeForce GTX 580. GeForce GTX 560 Ti | GTX 480 | GTX690 http://downloads-us.dell.com/FOLDER00753042M/3

  GeForce GT 620 | GeForce GT640 | nVidia http://downloads-us.dell.com/FOLDER00736734M/3 GT640

  AMD HD7570 http://downloads-us.dell.com/FOLDER00746666M/6/

  Radeon HD 6990 | Radeon HD7870 | Radeon HD 6950 | Radeon HD 5870 | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon HD 5970. Radeon HD7770 | Radeon HD 5770 | Radeon HD 6870 | Radeon HD7950 http://downloads-us.dell.com/FOLDER00749652M/3

  Since it's cards Dell OEM that are supported, there are also specific questions from manufacturer where a given video card model may or may not work according to its configuration.  Considering that an XFX HD 6870 will work in the XPS 8500, the same map made by another manufacturer may not work.

  Please consider this when you do upgrades of the PSU and GPU and, hopefully, BIOS upgrades in the future will answer these questions.

  It would be useful if you have a SPECIFIC card that does or does not, to indicate the manufacturer and the model number full in this thread.

  Operating system information and the Bios would be also useful, and if you use the power SUPPLY Dell or a block upgrade of power.  Specific model please!

  Edit:

  Please include following and other useful information

  Manufacturer number and model of graphics card:

  BIOS:

  Operating system:

  Power supply manufacturer otherwise Dell 460w PSU:

  Compatible: Yes or no

  Original card with the system that has worked:

  I just installed a GTX 970 in my Dell XPS 8500 with questions for the first time.

  It's pieces:

  • Updated my XPS 8500 Motherboard Bios to version "A12" while you wait for my parts arrive
  • EVGA NVIDIA GTX 970 Superclocked Graphics Card (EVGA 04 G-2974-KR)
  • EVGA SuperNOVA 750B 1 750W power supply (PSU) (110-B1-0750-VR)

  Note that I have chosen the 'Return of the fan' version of the card, rather than the version dual fan ATX 2.0.  This is because the design of the housing of the 8500 XPS is not 'Great' traffic.   The style of 'Référence' (shell solid video card with a single fan - which pulls air from the case in... and vents at the rear of the PC) is better suited to the XPS.

  

  Put a new power supply in a Dell XPS 8500 is a little something.   All ATX power supplies were about the same height and width (150mm or 5.09 ") and (86mm or 3.38").    The problem is the depth.   How deep into your PC can reach (extending to the back of your CD/DVD).   Don't forget, you have this tiny USB/headphone jack thing sunk to half way:

  

  I did some steps and realized that MAX PSU depth that would work would be approximately 165mm or about 6.5 ".     It's difficult because I wanted a 750w power supply more power and its REALLY, REALLY hard to find good food slot with less than (180 mm/7.09 "").   And who didn't come home.

  I have scoured every Watt 700 +, 80 + certified PSU carried by Newegg (from 01/12/2014).   Then, I checked cross the specs from newegg for each prospect with the manufacter to audit Web site.  I focused only on PSU at least 8 comments and then only if they have averaged a 3.5 rating (unless the low notes were for trivial things like discount).

  After having looked up the plug on more than 200 of the PSU (over a period of 5 hours), I only came with 5 potential:

  • EVGA SuperNOVA 750B 1 $69.99
  • MARINE RX-1000AE 1000W $119.99
  • SeaSonic SS - 750KM 3 750W $139.99
  • CORSAIR AX series AX760 $159.99
  • Coolmax 1200W ZPG-1200 b $282,35

  I also want to remind the reason why you MUST make sure that your power supply is 165mm or less in depth, and you can't say anything by looking at a a particular series.   Many unique models factory in a series which is just 'smaller '.   You have to look at the specifications of each individual model.

  For example, all except a psu on 700 wats EVGA are (180 mm/7.09 po).  Only 750B 1 is about 165mm.   You will also see that he is a 'Bronze' rather than 'Gold' or 'Platinum' unit 80 +.    I suspect it's "BRONZE" side has something to do with the size.   I they omitted huge heat sinks and a little efficiency to achieve the reduction of 15mm in size.   The quality of the PSU is always more than enough for my needs, and the price can not be beat.

  Now for the installation.   I won't say it was EASY to get the power supply into the case.  I had to unplug all my SATA power supply and cables.  I had to bend the cables on top of ATX case a little, and I had to be very patient reconnection.

  I also had to reroute the wire connecting the top of the case to the Mini PCI (?) card slot.   I didn't honestly it only those who were (they sit behind the rear USB sockets on the motherboard), and they snap on with small quotes as the clichés about the Jeans.  I tried to not interrupt them (because they look fragile), but I accidentally their popped.   Thank God they fix on.  There are even small arrows above each terminal (a black solid, outline to indicate white) so get back you them on in the right order.

  I found it very convenient for stuff a lot of cables in the vacuum "floppy" spot below the CD player.   I also found that I had to plug in the cables in a certain order - because some cables blocked the access to the terminals for others.   (SATA/Power to the CD player, for example is right behind UAP.  I had to do these first, because I would never get my fingers here if I saved that for the end).

  Now for the pre-installation preparation.   I updated the BIOS to A12 and downloaded the installer for the GeForce drivers before moving on my hardware.

  Driver Bios A12 two years ago, but they allowed detection of my GTX 970.  Someone asked me for the version of the drivers, so this is:

  Dell XPS 8500 / Vostro 470 system BIOS
  A12. EXE
  Release date October 29, 2013
  Last updated October 31, 2013
  Version A12

  As I said at the beginning, I was on the A09, but A12 is cumulative and takes you all the way (including all versions in the meantime).

  I uninstalled all my old ATI drivers until I stopped the first time.  I did install the Geforce drivers until after I went on my hardware.  (I wanted just the installer on my desktop - ready and waiting).

  Overall - it worked.  The map spans 2-4 "later in the case, but it fits.  The power supply is approximately 4 "away from the back of the CD, but it fits.   And it starts.

  I just finished playing "Far Cry 4' on the Nvidia setting 2560 x 1080.   The new parameter (beyond ultimate) appeared after I plugged on the map.  I also played Assassins Creed Unity (which is what I chose as my free with the card game - since I already had 4 Far Cry).   The two seem to play 60 fps with no problems.

  Because of the fan on the power SUPPLY and the evacuation from the rear video card, my machine works currently more cool now.

  Hope that helps.   My total cost was about $435.  $349 for the card and $69 for the power supply (taxes extra).

  Sincere greetings,

  Andrew Russell

  P.S. If you have questions about this weird brace to the right of the PSU...   I added a 3rd hard drive under the CD player.  There is only the 'Front holes' so I'm a little creative and put up one of the "PCI mounting plates" from an old ATX case.   I folded the right-hand curve and he the perfect length to attach as a cross tube to keep the hard drive in place.

• XPS 8500 - replacement HDD and SSD

  I'm looking to upgrade of storage on my my Dell XPS 8500... My question here is twofold:

  1. I want to replace my current 2 TB HDD (disk storage) with a 4 TB or 5 TB of HARD drive. I will be able to use and see the full 4-5 to? Or is this a case where I will not be able to use the entire disk or will need to score? Y at - it an update of the BIOS that will allow me full access to training?
  2. I am also looking to replace my mSATA 256GB SSD (boot drive) with a 500 GB mSATA SSD... will it be any problem read this disk after installation (plan to do a clean install of Windows and reload my programs)?

  Thanks for your help. Hoping to update soon, but did not buy until I knew what I was getting myself into.

  Its a fairly recent machine with a UEFI BIOS, so it should be good... If you have already upgraded to Windows 10 then your system is already a unit of 10 windows and you should be able to clean the Windows 10 installation on the new SSD. If you haven't you should upgrade now as free upgrade expires tomorrow. #

  You must use the SATA AHCI operation. I assume you have your system already set up this way as you already have a 256 GB mSATA.

• Internal XPS 8500 with 1 TB Mini-SATA SSD mSATA

  Hello

  I have a Dell XPS 8500.

  I read the manual and it says that this device can take a drive internal mSATA.

  But, the manual don't did me not all sizes.

  Can I install an mSATA SAMSUNG 850 EVO 1 TB Mini-SATA (mSATA)?

  Thank you!

  Hi nohelphiccup,

  Yes, they all have the same configuration. See this nice thread for installation tips.

• XPS 8500 mSata as drive o/s

  Hello, I just got a new XPS 8500 system with 1 TB 7200 RPM Sata III is. I don't have the option for the 32 GB mSata caching drive, but I contemplating the purchase of a 64 GB mSata reader and connect it to the mSata port on my motherboard and the installation of my OS on it. I was wondering if someone could help me answer the following questions and give any suggetions perfomance wise:

  1. is there a noticeable difference using the mSata as a reader of chaching?

  OR

  1-can I use the mSata player has a start-up in the car with my intalled OS and my programs? (I would do a clean install of Windows on it)

  2. is there a difference between using the mSata vs player 1 TB Sata III drive as the primary drive of OS?

  3 - should I buy a 64 GB SSD ordinary and plug it into my port Sata 3 and downgrade the 1 TB Sata 3 to a Sata 2 connector?

  Which of all the three configurations do you think will give me the best performance.

  Any help would be greatly appreciated! I hesitate to use the SSD as a chaching vs the main disk drive... But I'm not an expert.

  Hello

  Use mSata as start and 1 TB Sata 3 drive because it is the best option in my opinion.

  Chip - you can go forward with that software should not give you any problems.

• Factory setting Dell XPS 8500 32 GB MSATA

  I just bought a DELL XPS 8500 desktop computer refurbished with a 2 TB HDD and a 32 GB MSATA SSD, but I am not sure that hard drives have been configured correctly at the factory.  In the BIOS, the computer is configured as AHCI.  The machine came with Windows 8, which is installed on the 2 TB drive (drive C, entitled OS) and nothing is on the 32 GB disk (K drive, named DATAPART1). the SSD is empty showing 29.7 GB of available space.  The machine is in its State from the factory with nothing else installed.

  Caching is 32 GB SSD configured correctly?

  I tried to looked into technology Intel Rapid Storage Technology, but the interface is not installed on the computer.  If I try to install the latest version of the technology Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver either Dell XPS8500 and site the site of Intel, in both cases, I get a warning that the AHCI driver that will be installed is older than what I currently have installed with the option to install the driver or not install the driver.  If I do not install the driver, the installation stops without having to install anything.  If I do not install the driver, Intel Smart Response Technology is installed, but upon restarting, Windows will not start and I have to restore the computer to its original state.  I tried to change BIOS to use RAID functions and then tried to install it again, but I get a similar warning this time, indicating that the RAID driver that will be installed is older than what I have installed. I didn't want to continue the installation after that I got this RAID warning from my experience when I had put AHCI in place.  I'm for revenue by to AHCI as was the factory default.

  Also, I have two supplementary questions:

  I longingly the SSD to the cache, or booting the operating system, so I looked in install Windows 8 on the SSD, I disconnected the 2 TB drive and started the machine, but I couldn't get the Windows 8 recovery disk provided by Dell to run when the 2 TB drive was not present.  Is it because I'm using a recovery disc and not a true disk of Windows 8, or is this a limitation of the system?

  I noticed that I was not provided with a sticker with my key of Windows 8. I know how to determine the key and have already done.  I was curious if this is correct, or if Dell just a mistake and does not give me the key?

  Hi ekeown,

  I appreciate your efforts to set up the mSATA SSD. You will need to format the SSD drive by following the steps I provided in the following post:
  http://Dell.to/YHvNS8

  You will need to download and install the application of TSRI from our site to download drivers, change the SATA operation setting in the BIOS RAID and activate the acceleration.

  2 TB hard drive contains the recovery partition that accesses the recovery disk to restore the system to factory settings and therefore the option could be used without the drive.

  Product key of Windows 8 is stored in the BIOS of the motherboard and it should be read automatically by Windows Setup.

  Please let me know if you need more assistance.

• Adding disk (XPS 8500)

  Hello, I am looking for the Dell XPS 8500, and it comes with an SSD of 32 GB and 2 TB HARD drive and I was wondering if it is possible to add a hard drive of 1 to 3 rd.

  That is right.

  If you want Dell to set up the machine and then control the machine with 256 GB SSD that will have the OS already installed + 2 TB hard drive. . Plug and play with full support on their installation.

  There are a few changes, you need to do in the BIOS in the different stages of a plant itself and a search of this site has them in detail.  If you feel challenged, better to leave Dell to do.

  However, if you choose to do it yourself, you can buy the machine without the msata SSD 32 GB, just buy the disk of 1 TB or 2 TB when you order the machine.  The DVAR would be the Crucial CT256M4SSD3.  You will need a few screw M2 x 3mm mounting which may or may not come with the drive.  It will take place at the 6 GB/s specified.   CT256M4SSD3 and CT3256232 (XPS 8500 recommended upgrade) are the same drive, if you see in searches on the web.

• XPS 8500 Windows 7 install with RAID

  Hello

  I am a newbie here so if I do noob errors please forgive me.

  I have the XPS 8500 with 32 GB msata mb disk cache. Win 7 is the original OS. My HARD drive is dead and when I went to to replace I couldn't get Win7 to install. The only way that finally worked was ACHI RAID. The problem is that Intel RST doesn't seem to work in this configuration.

  I am not very familiar with the Bios settings, I so reset the Bios factory and started from there. I have to do something else besides just changing ACHI to RAID? Band adjustment? Do I need to have a driver to install during the installation of Windows 7? If Yes, where can I find? I searched the net with no joy.

  If there is no instructions step by step or anyone can guide me through it, I would be extremely grateful. Two days on this now...

  Thank you very much for the help.

  I found a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium w/SP1. I was able to load this version in a RAID configuration and it works beautifully. Once the operating system has been loaded, I went to Dell.com for drivers and utilities. One of them was the Intel RST. My computer now uses the ssd cache to speed up. He is back to normal.

  PS, I tried to load the operating system directly on the ssd of 32 GB. An error pops up saying that it was too small, that requires 33 GB +.

  Thank you for your help. I learned a lot from reading the links you have provided.

• XPS 8500 with full SSD

  I have a XPS 8500 I bought in January of 2013.

  It has a 256 GB Samsung SSD, which is almost full.

  It also has a 2 TB HDD which has plenty of room.

  I get an error message all the time telling me that my SSD or startup disk runs out of space.

  How to free up space on the SSD? I can't find very many programs that take up a lot of space and can not figure out how to clean this drive to make it have more space. I guess that all programs must be installed on the C drive working correctly? Should I uninstall programs have and see if I can install it on the D drive, with more space? I store all my files, such as music and images and documents on the D.

  Any advice here? There are probably 1 million ways to do it better.

  Thanks in advance!

  Version of Windows?

  Is it really to store anything on this great hard drive?

  What generally happens is that Windows stores everything in the 'default' files (for example, Documents, photos, music, etc.) on the same drive where Windows is installed. In your case on the SSD. Then he filled up quickly, but the other disk is empty.

  I recently had a similar problem with a laptop running Win 8.1. Everything was stored on the SSD and the 1 t HARD drive has been entirely unused.  I followed the instructions here to move these files to the 1 t by car and who installs all files and now everything is automatically saved to disk rather than on the SSD and hard.

  The key is that you must create records of 'destination' on the hard disk before tell you Windows to redirect them to this another drive. And don't store everything in the directory root hard disk or you will have a mess.

  In my case, I created folders D:\Documents, D:\Photos D:\Music; D:\Downloads, etc. on the hard drive that has been assigned the drive letter D: by Windows when the operating system has been installed. Then I followed the instructions to move the (SSD) folders from C: to D:.

  Now my 256 GB SSD is less than 1/4 full and all my files are stored on the hard drive. Problem solved!

• Conflicting responses from the Dell on Radeon HD rep 7870 GPU switch to my xps 8500!

  OK, I'm a little confused as to this what are my options. First of all, here are my PC specs:

  Dell XPS 8500

  Intel i7 3770

  GPU GeForce GT 620

  1080 p @ 60 GHz Dell moniter 24 "

  460 Watt power

  Windows 8

  1 TB HD

  As you can see a GPU upgrade is in the defined order. After some exhaustive research, through these forums and elsewhere, I came to the conclusion that an AMD Radeon HD 7870 is a level accepted for the 8500 XPS is based on the fact that it is an upgrade option during the build process when ordering as well as recommendations specific to Dell in these forums. I understand that the card requires a minimum of 500 watts and my computer only has a 460 Watt power supply. I can only speculate that Dell has tested and approved this set upwards. So, I ordered a Powercolor Radeon Hd 7870 high grade of my system.

  Here's the problem: I am concerned that the 8500 XPS accepts only HD 7870 from a manufacturer so I was chatting online with a Dell representative this morning that not only told me that the Powercolor will not work, but also, the AMD Radeon HD 7870 will not work. I'm really confused. Who is right and who is wrong. The representative of Dell, I chatted with that also informed me that food is not up-dimmable (which, I have to disagree). He also gave me a link to a generic list of the dell offers GPU on its Web site that was unnecessary.

  I need some clarification on this. At any improved successfully / unsuccessfully to either of these two GPU with a similar setup as mine?

  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  Dimebag1976

  Thanks HanoverB,

  Here is the link to the map of power supply, I ordered. www.NCIX.ca/products

  I agree with Chris M response too. All frustrated by the lack of knowledge of the other REP should have just asked in the forums instead.

  I appreciate your efforts!

  AX7870 2GBD5-2DH is a reference map of running at stock speeds and should work on the supply POWER Dell as he pulls ~ 175W of what I was able to research.

  Here is a close-up of the back of the card and Powercolor uses the PCB of the AMD, so as long as it is not a video bios problem (and there won't be that Dell supports this map of Pitcairn XT in list of Chris') it will probably work

  

  Photo is here:

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16814131467

  I would say, install it and give it a go!

• XPS 8500, GeForce GTX 970, power supply upgrades

  Alright Hey guys, so I did a little research, talked to a few friends and others and came to the conclusion that the upgrade of my gpu will be a good call! in any case after talking to a few people and a few computer experts I have been proposed to upgrade my gpu for a gtx 970 which I think will be great! The other question that I fell or not was the power supply will be able to handle this kind of upgrade. So after through suggestions from some other people and see what others who have improved their xps 8500 I suggested me to go with the power of 750W EVGA supernova 750 B 1 did supply (PSU) (110-B1-0750-VR) the reason behind this was expressly that he was quite a bit smaller in length to the tern I would be able to ride in the tour and that's what other people have used when starting to level of their xps 8500. Anyway sorry this is long but I assure you it is a good idea, if everything fits correctly and any other thank you GENERALS!

  EVGA is a brand, and they have power supplies are built by different manufacturers.

  the key is the letters B1 and G1, G2 or GS

  B1/G1 are built by the FSP (OK, but not great)

  Seasonic GS. (but not the best that Seasonic can build)

  Superflower G2 (and it's getting good reviews.

  the best is the G2.

  The G2 will be good, but be very tight.

  Keep in mind that you need not 750W to add a GTX 970. 550 W of the kind of clean energy is ample. 650w is also good, but I would highly recommend a high quality PSU, and I do not include the B1 or G1 in this category.

  The 8500 and the 8700 are PSU even better I can tell and there are several described in this thread.

  en.Community.Dell.com/.../19611037

• A confirmed upgrades to the video card for XPS 8500?

  I want to upgrade the video card in my XPS 8500 (currently a 7570). I searched around and literally impossible to find a simple confirmation of a card that suit and will work (not to mention that the other a Dell offers, 7770, I think that it is). I would really fall into a 6850 6870 or 7850 (in the order of less for the most favorite). I found lots of info on cards that work with the old 8300, XPS, which uses the same power supply as the 8500 according to me. However, I'm not sure if the limitations of the space are the same in the case of XPS 8500 compared to the 8300.

  Would appreciate any info. Thank you!

  I don't see why not.  I just installed a R9 Sapphire x 280 in my XPS8500, I have an OC of HD7850 Sapphire.   This card is crazy for a long time.

  

  

• Where to find Windows 8 key of my XPS 8500 for reinstalled

  Hello

  I bought a new dell XPS 8500 and came with preinstalled Windows 8.

  But in other to get a copy of Windows 8 Microsoft backup, I need to find that key

  (Usually, the Office have a sticker with the key has written on this subject, but one I got everything on its surface have...)

  Is that the key is stored somewhere on the computer, or either, I need to disassemble the Office to search inside?

  Thank you

  Hi Gabriellw,

  Windows 8 systems are pre-activated from the factory. Once the PC is turned on, it remains active unless there is significant physical changes such as the motherboard or hard drive replacement. If you reinstall Windows on the computer, are there no need product key as it is encrypted on the motherboard of the factory.

  If you just need the recovery of Windows 8 disk, you can create one for your computer from Dell backup and restore. For more information, refer to link: http://bit.ly/12kIydx

  Just reply in case you have any other questions.