Dell XPS 8950 User Manual

About this task
NOTE: You may install up to two M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drives into the two M.2 solid-state drive slots on the system
board.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
2. Slide the 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2230 solid-state drive to the system board.
4. Place the computer in an upright position.
Next steps
1. Install the left-side cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the left-side cover.
About this task
NOTE:
Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may have up to two M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drives
installed in the two M.2 solid-state drive slots on the system board.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Removing and installing components
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Dell XPS 8950 Specifications

General

Processor	12th Gen Intel Core i5, i7, or i9
Operating System	Windows 11 Home or Pro
Chipset	Intel Z690
Memory	Up to 128GB DDR5
Storage	Up to 2TB SSD + 2TB HDD
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
Dimensions	173 mm
Ports (Front)	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Headphone/Mic
Ports (Rear)	Ethernet
Expansion Slots	1x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x4, 1x PCIe x1
Power Supply	460W or 750W
Wireless	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports	USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet