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OptiPlex 5080 Small Form Factor
Setup and specifications guide
Regulatory Model: D15S
Regulatory Type: D15S001
May 2020
Rev. A00
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Notes, cautions, and warnings
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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
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be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Contents
Chapter 1: Set up your computer......................................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Chassis........................................................................................................................ 10
Front view............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Back view...............................................................................................................................................................................11
System board Layout...........................................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 3: Technical specifications.................................................................................................13
Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................................13
Chipset...................................................................................................................................................................................14
Processors.............................................................................................................................................................................14
Operating system.................................................................................................................................................................15
Memory................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Intel Optane memory (optional)......................................................................................................................................... 16
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Communications...................................................................................................................................................................18
Graphics and Video controller.............................................................................................................................................18
Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Storage.................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Power ratings.......................................................................................................................................................................20
Add-in cards..........................................................................................................................................................................21
Data security.........................................................................................................................................................................21
Security..................................................................................................................................................................................21
Energy Star, EPEAT and Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...........................................................................................22
Computer environment.......................................................................................................................................................22
Chapter 4: Software......................................................................................................................24
Downloading Windows drivers...........................................................................................................................................24
Chapter 5: System setup............................................................................................................... 25
Boot menu............................................................................................................................................................................25
Navigation keys....................................................................................................................................................................25
Boot Sequence.................................................................................................................................................................... 26
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................... 26
General options.............................................................................................................................................................. 26
System information........................................................................................................................................................27
Video screen options.....................................................................................................................................................28
Security...........................................................................................................................................................................28
Secure boot options...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Intel Software Guard Extensions options...................................................................................................................30
Performance...................................................................................................................................................................30
Power management.......................................................................................................................................................31
Post behavior................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Virtualization support.................................................................................................................................................... 32
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Wireless options.............................................................................................................................................................33
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................................33
System logs.................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Advanced configuration................................................................................................................................................34
SupportAssist System Resolution................................................................................................................................34
Updating the BIOS in Windows ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled................................................................................................. 35
Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive................................................................................................35
System and setup password..............................................................................................................................................36
Assigning a system setup password........................................................................................................................... 36
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password........................................................................................37
Chapter 6: Getting help................................................................................................................. 38
Contacting Dell.................................................................................................................................................................... 38
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Steps
1. Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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Set up your computer
2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network.
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3. Connect the display.
4. Connect the power cable.
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5. Press the power button.
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6. Finish Windows system setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
• Connect to a network for Windows updates.
NOTE:
If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when
prompted.
• If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an offline account.
• On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
7. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Dell apps Details
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Access help and support for your computer.
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SupportAssist
Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and
software.
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued)
Dell apps Details
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device
drivers as they become available.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications including software that is
purchased but not preinstalled on your computer.
NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the
warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.
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Chassis
This chapter illustrates the multiple chassis views along with the ports and connectors and also explains the FN hot key combinations.
Topics:
• Front view
• Back view
• System board Layout
Front view
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1. Power button with diagnostic LED
2. SD 4.0 card reader (optional)
3. Hard-disk drive activity light
4. Universal audio jack port
5. USB 2.0 port with PowerShare
6. USB 2.0 port
7. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port
8. USB 3.2 Gen1 type-A
9. Optical Disk Drive (optional)
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Back view
1.
Line-out re-tasking Line-in audio port
2. Two DisplayPort 1.4 ports
3. Four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
4. Two USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On
5. Two expansion card slots
6. Power connector port
7. Power supply diagnostic light
8. Padlock loop
9. Antenna module slot
10. RJ-45 port 10/100/1000 Mbps
11. Kensington security-cable slot
12. Expansion card slots
13. Release latch
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System board Layout
1.
Video connector
2. Intrusion switch connector (Intruder)
3. CPU power connector (ATX_CPU)
4. CPU fan connector
5. Memory slots (DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, DIMM4)
6. M.2 Solid-state drive connector
7. Power switch connector (PWR_SW)
8. Media card reader connector (Card_reader)
9. M.2 WLAN connector
10. SATA 1 connector
11. SATA 2 connector
12. PSU connector
13. SATA 3 connector
14. Internal speaker connector
15. SATA power connector
16. SATA 3 connector
17. PCI-e connectors
18. Coin cell battery
19. USB Type-C connector
20. Serial port
21. Processor socket (CPU)
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Technical specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your
computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows
operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
Topics:
• Dimensions and weight
• Chipset
• Processors
• Operating system
• Memory
• Intel Optane memory (optional)
• Ports and connectors
• Communications
• Graphics and Video controller
• Audio
• Storage
• Power ratings
• Add-in cards
• Data security
• Security
• Energy Star, EPEAT and Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• Computer environment
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Dimensions and weight
Table 2. Dimensions and weight
Description Values
Height:
Front
Rear
Width
Depth
Weight (maximum)
290 mm (11.42 in)
290 mm (11.42 in)
92.60 mm (3.65 in)
292.80 mm (11.53 in)
5.25 Kg (11.57lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the
configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
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Chipset
Table 3. Chipset
Description Values
Chipset
Processor
DRAM bus width
Flash EPROM
PCIe bus
Non-volatile memory Yes
BIOS Configuration Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) 256 Mbit (32 MB) located at SPI_FLASH on chipset
Trusted Platform Module (Discrete TPM Enabled) 24 KB located at TPM 2.0 on chipset
Firmware TPM (Discrete TPM Disabled) By default the Platform Trust Technology feature is visible to the
NIC EEPROM LOM configuration contained within SPI flash ROM instead of
Intel Q470
10th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7/Pentium
64-bit (for single channel)
32 MB
Up to Gen 3.0
OS
LOM e-fuse
Processors
NOTE:
Global Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of Dell’s relationship products that are managed for availability and
synchronized transitions on a worldwide basis. They ensure the same platform is available for purchase globally. This
allows customers to reduce the number of configurations managed on a worldwide basis, thereby reducing their costs.
They also enable companies to implement global IT standards by locking in specific product configurations worldwide.
Device Guard (DG) and Credential Guard (CG) are the new security features that are only available on Windows 10 Enterprise today.
Device Guard is a combination of enterprise-related hardware and software security features that, when configured together, will lock a
device down so that it can only run trusted applications. If it is not a trusted application, it cannot run.
Credential Guard uses virtualization-based security to isolate secrets (credentials) so that only privileged system software can access
them. Unauthorized access to these secrets can lead to credential theft attacks. Credential Guard prevents these attacks by protecting
NTLM password hashes and Kerberos Ticket Granting Tickets.
NOTE:
Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary
by region/country.
Table 4. Processors
Processors Wattage Core
Intel Pentium
G6400
Intel Pentium
G6500
th
10
Generation
Intel Core
i3-10100
58 W 2 4 4.0 GHz 4 MB Intel UHD Graphics 610
58 W 2 4 4.1 GHz 4 MB Intel UHD Graphics 610
65 W 4 8 3.6 GHz to 4.3
count
Thre
Speed Cache Integrated graphics GSP DG/CG
ad
coun
t
No Yes
No Yes
6 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
GHz
No Yes
Ready
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Table 4. Processors (continued)
Processors Wattage Core
th
10
Generation
Intel Core
i3-10300
th
10
Generation
Intel Core
i5-10400
th
10
Generation
Intel Core
i5-10500
th
10
Generation
Intel Core
i5-10600
th
10
Generation
Intel Core
i7-10700
65 W 4 8 3.7 GHz to 4.4
65 W 6 12 2.9 GHz to 4.3
65 W 6 12 3.1 GHz to 4.5
65 W 6 12 3.3 GHz to 4.8
65 W 8 16 2.9 GHz to 4.8
count
Thre
Speed Cache Integrated graphics GSP DG/CG
ad
coun
t
8 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
GHz
16 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
GHz
No Yes
No Yes
Yes No Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Ready
Operating system
• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
• Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC (OEM only)
• Windows 10 Pro Education (64-bit)
• NeoKylin 7.0 (China only)
• Ubuntu 18.04 (64-bit)
Commercial Platform Windows 10 N-2 and 5 year OS Supportability
All newly introduced commercial platforms (Latitude, OptiPlex, and Precision) will qualify and ship with the most current factory installed
Semi-Annual Channel Windows 10 version (N) and qualify (but not ship) the previous two versions (N-1, N-2). This device platform will
RTS with Windows 10 version v19H2 at the time of launch, and this version will determine the N-2 versions that are initially qualified for
this platform.
For future versions of Windows 10, Dell will continue to test the commercial platform with coming Windows 10 releases during device
production and for five years post-production, including both fall and spring releases from Microsoft.
Please reference the Dell Windows as a Service (WaaS) website for additional information on N-2 and 5 year Windows OS supportability.
Website can be found at this link:
Platforms Qualified on specific versions of Windows 10
This website also includes a matrix of other platforms qualified on specific versions of Windows 10.
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Memory
Table 5. Memory specifications
Description Values
Slots
Type
Speed
Maximum memory
Minimum memory
Memory size per slot
Configurations supported
Four DIMM slots
DDR4
2666/2933 MHz
128 GB
4 GB
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
• 4 GB, 1 x 4 GB, 2666 MHz for Intel Core i3/i5 processors,
2933 MHz for Intel Core i7 processors
• 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, 2666 MHz for Intel Core i3/i5 processors,
2933 MHz for Intel Core i7 processors
• 8 GB, 2 x 4 GB, 2666 MHz for Intel Core i3/i5 processors,
2933 MHz for Intel Core i7 processors
• 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, 2666 MHz for Intel Core i3/i5 processors,
2933 MHz for Intel Core i7 processors
• 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, 2666 MHz for Intel Core i3/i5 processors,
2933 MHz for Intel Core i7 processors
• 16 GB, 4 x 4 GB, 2666 MHz for Intel Core i3/i5 processors,
2933 MHz for Intel Core i7 processors
• 32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, 2666 MHz for Intel Core i3/i5 processors,
2933 MHz for Intel Core i7 processors
• 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, 2666 MHz for Intel Core i3/i5 processors,
2933 MHz for Intel Core i7 processors
• 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, 2666 MHz for Intel Core i3/i5 processors,
2933 MHz for Intel Core i7 processors
• 128 GB, 4 x 32 GB, 2666 MHz for Intel Core i3/i5 processors,
2933 MHz for Intel Core i7 processors
NOTE: The Memory speed supported in Brazil for Intel
Core i7/i9 processors is 2666 MHz.
Intel Optane memory (optional)
Intel Optane memory functions only as a storage accelerator. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your
computer.
Intel Optane memory is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:
NOTE:
• 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor
• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
• Latest version of Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver
Table 6. Intel Optane memory
Description Values
Type
Interface
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Memory/Storage/Storage accelerator
Gen 3 PCIe x4 NVMe
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Table 6. Intel Optane memory (continued)
Description Values
Connector
Configurations supported
Capacity
M.2 2280
16 GB and 32 GB
Up to 32 GB
Ports and connectors
Table 7. Ports and connectors
Description Values
External:
Network
USB
Audio
One RJ-45 port 10/100/1000 Mbps (rear)
• One USB 2.0 port with PowerShare (front)
• One USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port (front)
• One USB 2.0 port (front)
• One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port (front)
• Two USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On (rear)
• Four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (rear)
• One Universal Audio Jack (front)
• One Line-out re-tasking Line-in audio port (rear)
Video
Memory card reader
Power port
Parallel/Serial port One Serial port (optional)
PS/2 port One (optional)
Security
Antenna Two SMA connectors (optional)
Internal:
Expansion
SATA
M.2
• Two DisplayPort 1.4 ports (rear)
• One Optional 3rd Video Port (VGA/DP/HDMI 2.0b/USB TypeC)
One SD 4.0 (optional)
4.50 mm x 2.90 mm DC-in
One Kensington security-cable slot
• One half-height PCIe x16 Gen 3 slot
• One half-height PCIe x4 Gen 3 slot
Three SATA slots for 3.5-inch Hard-disk drive/2.5-inch Hard-disk
drive and slim Optical Disk Drive
• One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth card
• One M.2 slot for 2280 PCIe solid-state drive/Optane or 2230
PCIe solid-state drive
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different
types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article
SLN301626.
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Communications
Ethernet
Table 8. Ethernet specifications
Description Values
Model number
Transfer rate
Intel i219-LM
10/100/1000 Mbps
Wireless module
Table 9. Wireless module specifications
Description Values
Model number
Transfer rate
Frequency bands supported
Wireless standards
Encryption
Bluetooth
Qualcomm QCA61x4a Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Qualcomm QCA9377
Up to 867 Mbps Up to 2.4 Gbps Up to 867 Mbps
2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
802.11ac 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) 802.11ac
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP
• 128-bit AES-CCMP
• TKIP
5.0 5.1 5.0
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP
• 128-bit AES-CCMP
• TKIP
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP
• 128-bit AES-CCMP
• TKIP
Graphics and Video controller
Table 10. Integrated graphics specifications
Controller External display support Memory size Processor
Intel UHD Graphics 610 • 1 x HDMI 1.4 port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 port
Intel UHD Graphics 630 • 1 x HDMI 1.4 port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 port
Table 11. Discrete graphics specifications
Controller External display support Memory size Memory Type
NVIDIA GeForce GT730 Two DisplayPort 2 GB GDDR5
AMD Radeon R5 430 Two DisplayPort 2 GB GDDR5
AMD Radeon RX 640 Two mini DisplayPorts
One DisplayPort
Shared system memory Intel Celeron/Pentium
Gold
Shared system memory 10th Generation Intel
Core i3/i5/i7
4 GB GDDR5
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Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your OptiPlex 5080 Small Form Factor.
Table 12. Audio specifications
Description Values
Audio controller
Stereo conversion
Internal audio interface
External audio interface
Number of speakers
Internal-speaker amplifier
External volume controls
Speaker output:
Subwoofer output
Microphone
Average speaker output
Peak speaker output
Realtek ALC3246
24-bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog) and ADC (Analog-to-Digital)
Intel HDA (high-definition audio)
• One Universal Audio Jack (front)
• One Line-out re-tasking Line-in audio port (rear)
One (optional)
Integrated in ALC3246 (Class-D 2 W)
Keyboard shortcut controls.
2 W
2.5 W
Not supported
Not supported
Storage
Your computer supports one of the following configurations:
• One 2.5-inch hard-disk drive
• Two 2.5-inch hard-disk drives
• One 3.5-inch hard-disk drive
• One 2.5-inch hard-disk drive and one 3.5-inch hard-disk drive
• One M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive (class 35 or class 40)
• One M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive (class 35 or class 40) and one 3.5-inch hard-disk drive
• One M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive (class 35 or class 40) and one 2.5-inch hard-disk drive
• One M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive (class 35 or class 40) and dual 2.5-inch hard-disk drives
• One M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive and one M.2 2230 solid-state drive through media card reader
• One 2.5-inch hard-disk drive and one M.2 16 or 32 GB Intel Optane memory
• Two 2.5-inch hard-disk drives and one M.2 16 or 32 GB Intel Optane memory
• One 3.5-inch hard-disk drive and one M.2 16 or 32 GB Intel Optane memory
The primary drive of your computer varies with the storage configuration. For computers:
• with a M.2 solid-state drive, the M.2 solid-state drive is the primary drive
• without a M.2 drive, either the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive or one of the 2.5-inch hard-disk drives is the primary drive
• with a M.2 16 or 32 GB Intel Optane memory, the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive is the primary drive
Table 13. Storage specifications
Storage type Interface type Capacity
2.5-inch, 5400 RPM, hard-disk drive SATA 3.0 Upto 2 TB
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Table 13. Storage specifications (continued)
Storage type Interface type Capacity
2.5-inch, 7200 RPM, hard-disk drive, SATA 3.0 Up to 1 TB
2.5-inch, 7200 RPM, FIPS Self Encrypting Opal 2.0, harddisk drive
3.5-inch, 5400 RPM, hard-disk drive SATA 3.0 4 TB
3.5-inch, 7200 RPM, hard-disk drive SATA 3.0 Up to 2 TB
M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe 3 Gen x4 NVMe, Class 35 Up to 512 GB
M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe 3 Gen x4 NVMe, Class 40 Up to 1 TB
M.2 2280 Opal Self-Encrypting solid-state drive PCIe 3 Gen x4 NVMe, Class 40 Up to 512 GB
SATA 3.0 Up to 500 GB
Power ratings
Table 14. Power ratings specifications
Type
Input voltage
Input frequency
Input current (maximum)
200 W (80 PLUS Bronze) 200 W (80 PLUS
Platinum)
90 VAC to 264 VAC 90 VAC to 264 VAC
47 Hz to 63 Hz 47 Hz to 63 Hz
4.20/2.1 A 4.20/2.1 A
360 W (80 Plus
Platinum)
90 VAC to 264 VAC
47 Hz to 63 Hz
5 A
Output current (continuous)
Rated output voltage
Temperature range
Operating
Storage
• +12 VA/16.50 A
• +12 VB/16 A
• +12 VSB/2.50 A
Standby mode:
• +12 VA/0.5 A
• +12 VB/2.5 A
• +12 VA
• +12 VB
5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) 5°C to 45°C (41°F to
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to
• +12 VA/16.50 A
• +12 VB/16 A
• +12 VSB/2.50 A
Standby mode:
• +12 VA/0.5 A
• +12 VB/2.5 A
• +12 VA
• +12 VB
113°F)
158°F)
• 12 VA/18 A
• 12 VB/18 A
• 12 VC/12 A
Standby mode:
• 12 VA/1.5 A
• 12 VB/2.5 A
• 12 VC/0 A
• +12 VA
• +12 VB
• +12 VC
5°C to 45°C (41°F to
113°F)
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to
158°F)
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Add-in cards
Table 15. Add-in cards
Add-in cards
USB Type-C 3.1 PCIe Card
USB Type-A 3.1 Gen 2
2nd-gigabit NIC add-in card
PCIe x1 5/2.5 GbE NIC
Thunderbolt PCIe Card 3.0
PCIe Parallel/Serial add-in card (FH)
PS/2/Serial add-in bracket
M.2 SSD Zoom2 Card (Expansion card)
Powered Serial PCIe card for Tower
Powered USB card
Data security
Table 16. Data security
Data security options Values
McAfee Small Business Security 30 Day Free Trial Supported
McAfee Small Business Security 12-month subscription Supported
McAfee Small Business Security 36-month subscription Supported
SafeGuard and Response, powered by VMware Carbon Black and
Secureworks
Next Generation anti-virus (NGAV) Supported
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Supported
Threat Detection and Response (TDR) Supported
Managed Endpoint Detection and Response Supported
Incident Management Retainer Supported
Emergency Incident Response Supported
SafeData Supported
Supported
Security
Table 17. Security
Security options OptiPlex 5080 Small Form Factor
Kensington security-cable slot Supported
Padlock loop Supported
Lockable port cover Supported
Chassis lock slot support Supported
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Table 17. Security (continued)
Security options OptiPlex 5080 Small Form Factor
Lockable Cable Covers Supported
Chassis intrusion switch Supported
Supply chain tamper alerts Supported
Microsoft 10 Device Guard and Credential Guard
(Enterprise SKU)
Microsoft Windows Bitlocker Supported
Local hard drive data wipe through BIOS (Secure Erase) Supported
Encryption - SED Hard Drive (Opal FIPS) Supported
Trusted Platform Module TPM 2.0 Supported
Intel Secure Boot Supported
Intel Authenticate Supported
Supported
Energy Star, EPEAT and Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Table 18. Energy Star, EPEAT and TPM
Features Specifications
Energy Star 8.0 Compliant configurations available
EPEAT Gold and Silver compliant configurations available
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
Firmware-TPM (Discrete TPM disabled) Optional
NOTE:
1
TPM 2.0 is FIPS 140-2 certified.
2
TPM is not available in all countries.
1,2
Integrated on system board
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 19. Computer environment
Description Operating Storage
Temperature range
Relative humidity (maximum)
Vibration (maximum)
Shock (maximum)
*
10 °C–35°C (50 °F–95°F) -40°C-65°C (-40°F-149°F)
20% to 80% (non-condensing, Max dew
point temperature = 26°C)
0.26 GRMS random at 5 Hz to 350 Hz 1.37 GRMS random at 5 Hz to 350 Hz
Bottom half-sine pulse with a change in
velocity of 50.8 cm/sec (20 in./sec)
5% to 95% (non-condensing, Max dew
point temperature = 33°C)
105G half-sine pulse with a change in
velocity of 133 cm/sec (52.5 in./sec)
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Table 19. Computer environment (continued)
Description Operating Storage
Altitude (maximum)
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
3048 m (10,000 ft) 10,668 m (35,000 ft)
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This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers.
Topics:
• Downloading Windows drivers
Downloading Windows drivers
Steps
1. Turn on the notebook.
2. Go to Dell.com/support.
3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your notebook, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your notebook model.
4. Click Drivers and Downloads.
5. Select the operating system installed on your notebook.
6. Scroll down the page and select the driver to install.
7. Click Download File to download the driver for your notebook.
8. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file.
9. Double-click the driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
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Software
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System setup
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain
changes can make your computer work incorrectly.
NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS Setup program screen
information for future reference.
Use the BIOS Setup program for the following purposes:
• Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive.
• Change the system configuration information.
• Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, and enabling or disabling base devices.
Topics:
• Boot menu
• Navigation keys
• Boot Sequence
• System setup options
• Updating the BIOS in Windows
• System and setup password
Boot menu
Press <F12> when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Diagnostics
and BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system.
This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system. Using the boot
menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.
The options are:
• UEFI Boot:
○ Windows Boot Manager
• Other Options:
○ BIOS Setup
○ BIOS Flash Update
○ Diagnostics
○ Change Boot Mode Settings
Navigation keys
For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you
NOTE:
restart the system.
Keys Navigation
Up arrow Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow Moves to the next field.
Enter Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.
Tab Moves to the next focus area.
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Keys Navigation
Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message
that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.
Boot Sequence
Boot sequence enables you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example:
optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self-Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can:
• Access System Setup by pressing F2 key
• Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key.
The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot menu options are:
• Removable Drive (if available)
• STXXXX Drive
NOTE: XXXX denotes the SATA drive number.
• Optical Drive (if available)
• SATA Hard Drive (if available)
• Diagnostics
NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, displays the SupportAssist screen.
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.
System setup options
NOTE:
Depending on the tabletcomputerlaptop and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not
appear.
General options
Table 20. General
Option Description
System Information Displays the following information:
• System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag,
Manufacture Date, Ownership Date, and the Express Service Code.
• Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed,
Memory Channel Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM 1 Size, and DIMM 2 Size.
• PCI Information: Displays Slot1_M.2, Slot2_M.2, Slot3_M.2
• Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock
Speed, Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor
L3 Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit Technology.
• Device Information: Displays SATA-0, M.2 PCIe SSD-2, LOM MAC Address, Video
Controller, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, and Bluetooth Device.
Boot Sequence Allows you to specify the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system from
the devices specified in this list.
UEFI Boot Path Security This option controls whether or not the system prompts the user to enter the Admin password
when booting a UEFI boot path from the F12 Boot Menu.
Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date and time take effect
immediately.
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System information
Table 21. System Configuration
Option Description
Integrated NIC Allows you to control the onboard LAN controller. The option ‘Enable UEFI Network Stack’ is not
selected by default. The options are:
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Enabled w/PXE (default)
NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items that are listed
in this section may or may not appear.
SATA Operation Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated hard drive controller.
• Disabled = The SATA controllers are hidden
• AHCI = SATA is configured for AHCI mode
• RAID ON = SATA is configured to support RAID mode (selected by default)
Drives Allows you to enable or disable the various drives onboard:
• SATA-0 (enabled by default)
• M.2 PCIe SSD-0 (enabled by default)
Smart Reporting This field controls whether hard-drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system
startup. The Enable Smart Reporting option is disabled by default.
USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller for:
• Enable USB Boot Support
• Enable Front USB Ports
• Enable Rear USB Ports
All the options are enabled by default.
Front USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the front USB ports. All the ports are enabled by default.
Rear USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the back USB ports. All the ports are enabled by default.
USB PowerShare This option allows you to charge the external devices, such as mobile phones, music player. This
option is disabled by default.
Audio Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. The option Enable Audio is selected
by default.
• Enable Microphone
• Enable Internal Speaker
Both the options are selected by default.
Dust Filter Maintenance Allows you to enable or disable BIOS messages for maintaining the optional dust filter that is installed
in your computer. BIOS will generate a pre-boot reminder to clean or replace the dust filter based on
the interval set. The option Disabled is selected by default.
• Disabled
• 15 days
• 30 days
• 60 days
• 90 days
• 120 days
• 150 days
• 180 days
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Video screen options
Table 22. Video
Option Description
Primary Display Allows you to select the primary display when multiple controllers are available in the system.
• Auto (default)
• Intel HD Graphics
NOTE: If you do not select Auto, the on-board graphics device will be present and
enabled.
Security
Table 23. Security
Option Description
Admin Password Allows you to set, change, and delete the admin password.
System Password Allows you to set, change, and delete the system password.
Internal HDD-0 Password Allows you to set, change, and delete the computer’s internal hard drive password.
Password Configuration Allows you to control the minimum and maximum number of characters that are allowed for an
administrative password and the system password. The range of characters is between 4 and 32.
Password Bypass This option lets you bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal hard drive password
prompts during a system restart.
• Disabled — Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when they are set. This
option is disabled by default.
• Reboot Bypass — Bypass the password prompts on Restarts (warm boots).
NOTE: The system will always prompt for the system and internal HDD passwords
when powered on from the off state (a cold boot). Also, the system will always prompt
for passwords on any module bay HDDs that may be present.
Password Change This option lets you determine whether changes to the System and Hard Disk passwords are
permitted when an administrator password is set.
Allow Non-Admin Password Changes - This option is enabled by default.
UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates This option controls whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages.
This option is selected by default. Disabling this option will block BIOS updates from services such as
Microsoft Windows Update and Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS).
TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is visible to the operating
system.
• TPM On (default)
• Clear
• PPI Bypass for Enable Commands
• PPI Bypass for Disable Commands
• PPI Bypass for Clear Commands
• Attestation Enable (default)
• Key Storage Enable (default)
• SHA-256 (default)
Choose any one option:
• Disabled
• Enabled (default)
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Table 23. Security (continued)
Option Description
Absolute This field lets you Enable, Disable or permanently Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional
Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute Software.
• Enabled - This option is selected by default.
• Disable
• Permanently Disabled
Chassis Intrusion This field controls the chassis intrusion feature.
Choose any one of the options:
• Disabled (default)
• Enabled
• On-Silent
OROM Keyboard Access This option determines whether users can enter Option ROM Configuration screens using hotkeys
during boot.
• Enabled - This option is selected by default.
• Disable
• One Time Enable
Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when Admin password is set. This option is not set
by default.
Master Password Lockout Allows you to disable master password support. Hard Disk passwords need to be cleared before the
settings can be changed. This option is not set by default.
HDD Protection Support This field allows users to enable and disable the HDD Protection feature. This option is not set by
default.
SMM Security Mitigation Allows you to enable or disable additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protections. This option is
not set by default.
Secure boot options
Table 24. Secure Boot
Option Description
Secure Boot Enable Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot feature
• Secure Boot Enable
This option is not selected by default.
Secure Boot Mode Allows you to modify the behavior of Secure Boot to allow evaluation or enforcement of UEFI
driver signatures.
• Deployed Mode (default)
• Audit Mode
Expert key Management Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The
Enable Custom Mode option is disabled by default. The options are:
• PK (default)
• KEK
• db
• dbx
If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear. The
options are:
• Save to File- Saves the key to a user-selected file
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Table 24. Secure Boot (continued)
Option Description
• Replace from File- Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected file
• Append from File- Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected file
• Delete- Deletes the selected key
• Reset All Keys- Resets to default setting
• Delete All Keys- Deletes all the keys
NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made will be erased and the
keys will restore to default settings.
Intel Software Guard Extensions options
Table 25. Intel Software Guard Extensions
Option Description
Intel SGX Enable
Enclave Memory Size
This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for
running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the
main OS.
Click one of the following options:
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Software controlled—Default
This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size
Click one of the following options:
• 32 MB
• 64 MB
• 128 MB—Default
Performance
Table 26. Performance
Option Description
Multi Core Support
This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores
enabled. The performance of some applications improves with the
additional cores.
• All—Default
• 1
• 2
• 3
Intel SpeedStep
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Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of
processor.
• Enable Intel SpeedStep
This option is set by default.
Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep
states.
• C states
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Table 26. Performance (continued)
Option Description
This option is set by default.
Intel TurboBoost
Hyper-Thread Control
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the
processor.
• Enable Intel TurboBoost
This option is set by default.
Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the
processor.
• Disabled
• Enabled—Default
Power management
Table 27. Power Management
Option Description
AC Recovery Determines how the system responds when AC power is re-applied after a power loss. You can set
the AC Recovery to:
• Power Off
• Power On
• Last Power State
This option is Power Off by default.
Enable Intel Speed Shift
Technology
Auto On Time Sets time to automatically turn on the computer. Time is kept in standard 12-hour format
Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled.
Fan Control Override This field determines the speed of the fan. When enabled the system fan runs at full speed. This
USB Wake Support Allows you to enable the USB devices to wake the computer from standby mode. The option
Wake on LAN/WWAN This option allows the computer to power up from the off state when triggered by a special LAN
Allows you to enable or disable Intel Speed Shift Technology support. The option Enable Intel
Speed Shift Technology is set by default.
(hour:minutes:seconds). Change the startup time by typing the values in the time and AM/PM
fields.
NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using the switch on a
power strip or surge protector or if Auto Power is set to disabled.
• Disabled
• Enabled in S5 only
• Enabled in S4 and S5
This option is Enabled in S4 and S5 by defaultDisabled (by default).
option is disabled by default.
"Enable USB Wake Support" is selected by default
signal. This feature only works when the computer is connected to AC power supply.
• Disabled - Does not allows the system to power on by special LAN signals when it receives a
wake-up signal from the LAN or wireless LAN.
• LAN or WLAN - Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN or wireless LAN signals.
• LAN Only - Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN signals.
• LAN with PXE Boot - A wakeup packet sent to the system in either the S4 or S5 state, that
will cause the system to wake-up and immediately boot to PXE.
• WLAN Only - Allows the system to be powered on by special WLAN signals.
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Table 27. Power Management (continued)
Option Description
This option is Disabled by default.
Block Sleep Allows you to block entering to sleep (S3 state) in OS environment. This option is disabled by
default.
Post behavior
Table 28. POST Behavior
Option Description
Adapter Warnings This option lets you choose whether the system displays warning messages when you use certain
power adapters. This option is enabled by default.
Numlock LED Allows you to enable or disable the Numlock feature when your computer starts. This option is
enabled by default.
Keyboard Errors Allows you to enable or disable the keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. The option
Enable Keyboard Error Detection is enabled by default.
Fast Boot This option can speed up the boot process by bypassing some compatibility steps:
• Minimal — The system boots quickly, unless the BIOS has been updated, memory changed, or
the previous POST did not complete.
• Thorough — The system does not skip any steps in the boot process.
• Auto — This allows the operating system to control this setting (this works only when the
operating system supports Simple Boot Flag).
This option is set to Thorough by default.
Extend BIOS POST Time This option creates an additional pre-boot delay.
• 0 seconds (default)
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds
Full Screen Logo This option will display full screen logo if your image match screen resolution. The option Enable Full
Screen Logo is not set by default.
Warnings and Errors This option causes the boot process to only pause when warning or errors are detected. Choose any
one of the option:
• Prompt on Warnings and Errors - default
• Continue on Warnings
• Continue on Warnings and Errors
Virtualization support
Table 29. Virtualization Support
Option Description
Virtualization
This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by the Intel Virtualization technology.
• Enable Intel Virtualization Technology
This option is set by default.
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Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware
capabilities provided by the Intel Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
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Table 29. Virtualization Support (continued)
Option Description
• Enable VT for Direct I/O
This option is set by default.
Trusted Execution
This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional
hardware capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology.
• Trusted Execution
This option is not set by default.
Wireless options
Table 30. Wireless
Option Description
Wireless Device Enable
Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.
The options are:
• WLAN/WiGig
• Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
Maintenance
Table 31. Maintenance
Option Description
Service Tag
Asset Tag
SERR Messages Controls the SERR message mechanism. This option is set by default. Some graphics cards require that
BIOS Downgrade
Data Wipe
BIOS Recovery
Displays the service tag of your computer.
Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set.
This option is not set by default.
the SERR message mechanism be disabled.
Allows you to flash previous revisions of the system firmware.
• Allow BIOS Downgrade
This option is set by default.
Allows you to securely erase data from all internal storage devices.
• Wipe on Next Boot
This option is not set by default.
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive—This option is set by default. Allows you to recover the corrupted
BIOS from a recovery file on the HDD or an external USB key.
NOTE: BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive field must be enabled.
Always Perform Integrity Check—Performs integrity check on every boot.
First Power On Date Allows you the set Ownership date. The option Set Ownership Date is not set by default.
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System logs
Table 32. System Logs
Option Description
BIOS events
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
Advanced configuration
Table 33. Advanced configuration
Option Description
ASPM Allows you to set the ASPM level.
• Auto (default) - There is handshaking between the device and PCI Express hub to determine the
best ASPM mode supported by the device
• Disabled - ASPM power management is turned off at all time
• L1 Only - ASPM power management is set to use L1
SupportAssist System Resolution
Option
Auto OS Recovery
Threshold
Description
Allows you to control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System. Options are:
• Off
• 1
• 2 (Enabled by default)
• 3
SupportAssist OS
Recovery
BIOSConnect BIOSConnect enable or disable cloud Service OS upon absence of Local OS Recovery (Enabled by default).
Allows you to recover the SupportAssist OS Recovery (Enabled by default).
Updating the BIOS in Windows
Prerequisites
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup) when you replace the system board or if an update is available. For laptops,
ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power before initiating a BIOS update.
About this task
If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re enabled after the
NOTE:
BIOS update is completed.
Steps
1. Restart the computer.
2. Go to Dell.com/support.
• Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
• Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen.
3. If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click Choose from all products.
4. Choose the Products category from the list.
NOTE: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page.
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5. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
6. Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads.
The Drivers and Downloads section opens.
7. Click Find it myself.
8. Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions.
9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download.
10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File.
The File Download window appears.
11. Click Save to save the file on your computer.
12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled
CAUTION: If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will not
recognize the BitLocker key. You will then be prompted to enter the recovery key to progress and the system will ask for
this on each reboot. If the recovery key is not known this can result in data loss or an unnecessary operating system re-
install. For more information on this subject, see Knowledge Article: https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln153694
Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive
About this task
If the computer cannot load into Windows but there is still a need to update the BIOS, download the BIOS file using another computer and
save it to a bootable USB flash drive.
NOTE: You must use a bootable USB flash drive. For more information, see the knowledge base article SLN143196.
Steps
1. Download the BIOS update .exe file to another computer.
2. Copy the .exe file onto the bootable USB flash drive.
3. Insert the USB flash drive into the computer that requires the BIOS update.
4. Restart the computer and press F12 when the Dell logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu.
5. Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and press Enter.
6. The computer restarts to a Diag C:\> prompt.
7. Run the file by typing the complete filename and press Enter.
8. The BIOS Update Utility is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen
System and setup password
Table 34. System and setup password
Password type Description
System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the
BIOS settings of your computer.
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.
NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.
Assigning a system setup password
Prerequisites
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.
About this task
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Steps
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed.
2. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
• A password can have up to 32 characters.
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• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
• Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
3. Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.
4. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5. Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password
Prerequisites
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and
Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.
About this task
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Steps
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.
4. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE:
If you change the System and/or Setup password, re enter the new password when prompted. If you delete
the System and Setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.
5. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6. Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer restarts.
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Getting help
Topics:
• Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell
Prerequisites
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice,
packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
About this task
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services
may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
Steps
1. Go to Dell.com/support.
2. Select your support category.
3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page.
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
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