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XPS 8960 Setup and Specifications

Front

Image: Front view of your XPS 8960

  1. Power button

    Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.

    Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on.

    Press and hold to force shut-down the computer.

  2. SD-card slot

    Reads from and writes to the SD card. The computer supports the following card types:

    • Secure Digital (SD)
    • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
    • Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
  3. Headset port

    Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

  4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2)

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

  5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare

    Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.

    Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.
    NOTE:Deep Sleep is enabled by default. Disable Deep Sleep at the BIOS setup to enable PowerShare feature on your computer.
    NOTE:PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.
  6. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare

    Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.

    Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.
    NOTE:Deep Sleep is enabled by default. Disable Deep Sleep at the BIOS setup to enable PowerShare feature on your computer.
    NOTE:PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.
    NOTE:This port does not support video/audio streaming.

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