Hi,

The dimensions of Studio XPS 8000 chassis shipped from Dell are:

Height: 407.75 mm (16.02 inches) 
Width: 185.81 mm (7.31 inches)
Depth: 454.67 mm (17.90 inches) 
Weight: 10.18 kg (22.40 lb) 

Standard ATX can accommodate motherboard of 305×244 mm dimension. ATX has following variants:

So you can look for one, compatible with your computer. For more information you can refer to the link: http://bit.ly/Sq5U6J 

Please reply for further clarifications. 

Thanks for you assistance I have the motherboards fitted in a new case, but now need to know the pin-out for the power swith connecton on the motherboard.

Thanks

Thanks.
I know that FP#14 is the power switch connector, but my case connectors are all 2pin. mI have found the correct pins for power on swiths but nam hopin to connect the HDD light and reset connectors. I think they are on FP #14 but don't know which pin is which.

Hi,

You can check the image below for detailed information about the ports and connectors on motherboard of your Studio XPS 8000. As shown in image the power button connector (FP1 - #14 in image) is on the bottom right side below the Sata connectors. (Click on image for enlarged view)

To know more about the connections and ATX chassis, you can refer to link mentioned in previous post.

Please reply in case you have further questions.

Hi,

Could you please let me know the model# of the ATX chassis that you have purchased for your computer?

Hi,

I have put the Dell Motherboard in a CoolerMaster Storm Trooper case. I  manged to locate the power switch connector pins and am now trying to connect the HHD access light conn a 2-pin connector).

Thanks for you help

K Thomson

Hi,

I am researching on this issue and will update you with the resolution as soon as I get an update on it. 

Hi,

I am still looking into it. Will keep you posted as soon as I get an update.

could you send a picture of the correct orientation of the power connecters for the motherboard i have the same problem and cant figure out the pluggs? i want to know exactly where to put the 2pin connector for the power button

The studio 8000 pwer block is  along the bottom edge of the mboard nearest the back edge. It is inline with the usb connectors. The top row of pins is an odd number, the 2pin plug from the new case power switch slides onto the middle pin and the one directky below. I am at work at rhe moment but if you still need help, I,ll do you a diagram.

im in the middle of building my comp using the old motherboard from my studio xps 8000 and cant move forward until i find out where the 2pin power switch connector goes exactly please help/reply as soon as possible, preferably with a picture of the exact position of the 2 pin power switch connector

if you could draw a diagram that would be great but if your at work its fine i can wait a bit like a couple days, thankyou for your help so far

I've drawn a graphic but it will not upload to this site. In the digram in previous emails the  block for the power connector is #14, it has 5 pins on the top row and four on the bottom. Its is the middle of these 5 pins that should nbe connecte eiht the pluf to the npit directly nelow it.

K Thomson

SCOTLAND

Hi,

I am also looking into this issue. I see that you were able to find some details about the chassis but were not able to upload image on the website. You can follow the steps below to insert the image on Dell community forums:

• Click on Reply.
• You will get a screen to compose message.
• On this page, you will a toolbar with one of these  options.
• Click on the Option to insert image.
• Next, you will get a prompt to insert image from computer, from within a site or from any other URL.

• Choose any of these options and upload the image.
• Click on Insert to add image. 

Please reply with the information.

Hi,

I was able to find some information related to this. If you check the motherboard of your computer, there are five pins on the top and four on bottom on power button connector (FP1) of your computer. The fourth and fifth pins from the top are for the HDD. One in the blue is HDD activity Indicator.

Please reply in case you have further questions.