XPS 8940 Setup and Specifications

Hard-drive activity light

The activity light turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.

Line-out port

Connect speakers.

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.

Center or subwoofer surround port

DisplayPort

Connect an external display or a projector.

HDMI port

Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4)

Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

USB 2.0 ports (2)

Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.

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.

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.