1 Set up your computer.....................................................................................................................................5
Front view........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Back view......................................................................................................................................................................8
3 System specications....................................................................................................................................9
Audio and speakers...........................................................................................................................................................14
Graphics and Video Controller........................................................................................................................................ 15
External ports and connectors........................................................................................................................................16
System board connector maximum add-in card allowable dimensions......................................................................17
System dimensions - physical......................................................................................................................................... 19
Regulatory and Environmental Compliance.................................................................................................................. 20
4 System setup............................................................................................................................................... 21
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................22
General options.......................................................................................................................................................... 22
System information....................................................................................................................................................23
Video screen options................................................................................................................................................. 24
Power management...................................................................................................................................................27
Post behavior..............................................................................................................................................................28
System logs................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Updating the BIOS in Windows ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled...............................................................................................31
Updating your system BIOS using a USB ash drive.............................................................................................31
Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments................................................................................. 32
Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu......................................................................................... 32
System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................35
Assigning a system setup password........................................................................................................................ 35
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.................................................................................... 36
System device drivers................................................................................................................................................37
Serial IO driver............................................................................................................................................................ 37
USB drivers.................................................................................................................................................................38
NOTE: Oerings may vary by region. The following specications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For
more information about the conguration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and
select the option to view information about your computer.
Topics:
•Chipset
•Memory
•Intel Optane Memory
•Storage
•Audio and speakers
•Graphics and Video Controller
•Communications – Wireless
•Communications – Integrated
•External ports and connectors
•System board connector maximum add-in card allowable dimensions
•Operating system
•Power
•System dimensions - physical
•Regulatory and Environmental Compliance
3
Chipset
Table 2. Chipset
Tower/Small form factor/Micro
ChipsetH370
Non-volatile memory on chipset
BIOS Conguration SPI
(Serial Peripheral Interface)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
2.0 Security Device
(Discrete TPM Enabled)
Firmware-TPM (Discrete TPM
disabled)
NIC EEPROM
256Mbit (32MB) located at SPI_FLASH on chipset
24KB located at TPM 2.0 on chipset
By default the Platform Trust Technology feature is visible to the OS.
LOM conguration contained within LOM e-fuse – no dedicated LOM EEPROM
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Processor
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 congurations managed on a worldwide basis, thereby reducing their costs. They also enable
companies to implement global IT standards by locking in specic product congurations 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 congured 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 subject to change and may vary by region/
country.
NOTE: These are available oine only.
Table 3. Processor
Intel Core Processors 9th Gen Core CPUsTower/
Intel® Celeron G4930 (2 Cores/2MB/2T/
3.2GHz/65W); supports Windows 10/Linux
Intel® Celeron G4930T (2 Cores/2MB/2T/
3.0GHz/35W); supports Windows 10/Linux
Intel® Pentium G5420 (2 Cores/4MB/4T/
3.8GHz/65W); supports Windows 10/Linux
Intel® Pentium G5420T (2 Cores/4MB/4T/
3.2GHz/35W); supports Windows 10/Linux
Intel® Pentium G5600 (2 Cores/4MB/4T/
3.9GHz/65W); supports Windows 10/Linux
Intel® Pentium G5600T (2 Cores/4MB/4T/
3.3GHz/35W); supports Windows 10/Linux
Intel® Core™ i3-9100 (4 Cores/6MB/4T/3.6GHz
to 4.2GHz/65W); supports Windows 10/Linux
Intel® Core™ i3-9100T (4 Cores/6MB/4T/
3.1GHz to 3.7GHz/35W); supports Windows 10/
Linux
Small Form
Factor
xx
xx
xx
xx
MicroGSPDG/CG Ready
xx
x
xx
xx
Intel® Core™ i3-9300 (4 Cores/8MB/4T/
3.7GHz to 4.3GHz/65W); supports Windows 10/
Linux
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xx
Intel Core Processors 9th Gen Core CPUsTower/
Small Form
Factor
Intel® Core™ i3-9300T (4 Cores/8MB/4T/
3.2GHz to 3.8GHz/35W); supports Windows 10/
Linux
MicroGSPDG/CG Ready
xx
Intel® Core™ i5-9400 (6 Cores/9MB/6T/
2.9GHz to 4.1GHz/65W); supports Windows 10/
Linux
Intel® Core™ i5-9400T (6 Cores/9MB/6T/
1.8GHz to 3.4GHz/35W); supports Windows 10/
Linux
Intel® Core™ i5-9500 (6 Cores/9MB/6T/
3.0GHz to 4.4GHz/65W); supports Windows 10/
Linux
Intel® Core™ i5-9500T (6 Cores/9MB/6T/
2.2GHz to 3.7GHz/35W); supports Windows 10/
Linux
Intel® Core™ i7-9700 (8 Cores/12MB/8T/
3.0GHz to 4.8GHz/65W); supports Windows 10/
Linux
Intel® Core™ i7-9700T (8 Cores/12MB/8T/
2.0GHz to 4.3GHz/35W); supports Windows 10/
Linux
Table 4. Processor
xx
xx
x
x
xx
xx
Intel Core Processors 8th Gen Core CPUsTowerSmall Form
Intel Core i7-8700 (6 Cores/12 MB/12T/up to 4.6 GHz/65
W); supports Windows 10/Linux
Intel Core i5-8500 (6 Cores/9 MB/6T/up to 4.1 GHz/65 W);
supports Windows 10/Linux
Intel Core i5-8400 (6 Cores/9 MB/6T/up to 4.0 GHz/65 W);
supports Windows 10/Linux
NOTE: Memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology. If the memory modules are
not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to operate, but with a slight reduction in performance. The entire
memory range is available to 64-bit operating systems.
Table 5. Memory
TowerSmall Form FactorMicro
Type: DDR4 DRAM Non-ECC Memory
DIMM Slots222 (SODIMM)
DIMM CapacitiesUp to 16 GBUp to 16 GBUp to 16 GB
Minimum Memory4 GB4 GB4 GB
Maximum System Memory32 GB32 GB32 GB
DIMMs/Channel221
UDIMM supportYesYesNo
Memory congurations:
32 GB DDR4, 2666 MHz, (2 x 16 GB)YesYesYes
16 GB DDR4, 2666 MHz, (1 x 16 GB)YesYesYes
16 GB DDR4, 2666 MHz, (2 x 8 GB)YesYesYes
8 GB DDR4, 2666 MHz, (1 x 8 GB)YesYesYes
8 GB DDR4, 2666 MHz, (2 x 4 GB)YesYesYes
4 GB DDR4, 2666 MHz, (1 x 4 GB)YesYesYes
2666 MHz on i5 and i7 processors (performs at 2400 MHz on Celeron,
Pentium and i3 processors)
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Intel Optane Memory
NOTE: Intel Optane memory cannot replace DRAM entirely. However, these two memory technologies complement each other
This topic lists the operating system supported by
Table 14. Operating system
Operating systemTower/Small form factor/Micro
Windows operating
system
Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro National Academic
Microsoft Windows 10 Home National Academic
Microsoft Windows 10 China
OtherUbuntu 18.04 LTS (64-bit)
Neokylin v6.0 (China only)
Commercial Platform Windows 10 N-2 and 5 year OS Supportability
All newly introduced 2019 and later 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 OptiPlex 3070 will RTS with Windows 10
version v19H1 at time of launch, and this version will determine the N-2 versions that are initially qualied 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 ve 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:
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Operating systemTower/Small form factor/Micro
Platforms Qualied on specic versions of Windows 10
This website also includes a matrix of other platforms qualied on specic versions of Windows 10.
Power
NOTE: These form factors utilize a more ecient Active Power Factor Correction (APFC) power supply. Dell recommends only
Universal Power Supplies (UPS) based on Sine Wave output for APFC PSUs, not an approximation of a Sine Wave, Square Wave,
or quasi-Square Wave. If you have questions, please contact the manufacturer to conrm the output type.
Table 15. Power
TowerSmall Form FactorMicro
Power Supply
Wattage260 W200 W65 W
1
APFCEPA BronzeEPA PlatinumAPFCEPA BronzeEPA PlatinumEPS Level V
AC input voltage
range
AC input current
(low ac range / high
ac range)
AC input frequency47 Hz/63 Hz47 Hz/63 Hz47 Hz/63 Hz
AC holdup time
(80% load)
Average eciency
(ESTAR 7.0/7.1
compliant)
Typical Eciency
(APFC)
DC Parameters:
+12.0v output
+19.5v outputNANA19.5 V/3.34 A
NA
70%NANA70%NANANA
12 VA/16.5 A;
12 VB/16 A
90-264 Vac90-264 Vac90-264 Vac
4.2 A/2.1 A3.2 A/1.6 A1.7 A/1.0 A
16mS16mSNA
82-85-82%
@
20-50-100%
90-92-89%
@
20-50-100%
load
NA
12 VA/16.5 A;
12 VB/14 A
82-85-82%
@
20-50-100%
90-92-89%
@
20-50-100%
load
87%
+12.0v auxiliary
output
Max total power260 W200 WNA
Max combined 12.0v
power (note: only if
more than one 12v
rail)
BTUs/h (based on
PSU max WT)
Power Supply Fan60 mm*25 mm60 mm*25 mmNA
18System specications
2.5 A2.5 ANA
260 W200 WNA
888 BTU683 BTU222 BTU
Compliance:
TowerSmall Form FactorMicro
ErP Lot6 Tier 2
0.5watt requirement
80Plus CertiedNoYesYesNoYesYesNo
FEMP Standby
Power Compliant
Table 16. CMOS battery
3.0v CMOS battery (Type and estimated battery life):
BrandTypeVoltageCompositionLife
JHIH HONG
PANASONIC
MITSUBISHI
SHUNWO & KTS
1
Power Supplies not available in all countries.
YesYesYesYesYesYesNA
YesYesYesYesYesYesNo
CR20323 VLithium
CR20323 VLithium
CR20323 VLithium
CR20323 VLithium
Continuous Discharge Under 15 kΩ Load to 2.5 V End-Voltage.
20 °C±2 °C: 940Hrs or longer; 910Hrs or longer after 12 mo.
Continuous Discharge Under 15 kΩ Load to 2.5 V End-Voltage. 20 ℃
±2 ℃.1183Hrs or longer 1133Hrs or longer after 12 mo.
Continuous Discharge Under 15 kΩ Load to 2.0 V End-Voltage. 20 ℃
±2 ℃ 940Hrs or longer 910Hrs or longer after 12 mo.
Continuous Discharge Under 15 kΩ Load to 2.5V End-Voltage. 20 ℃
±2 ℃.1183Hrs or longer 1133Hrs or longer after 12 mo.
System dimensions - physical
NOTE
: System Weight and Shipping Weight is based on a typical conguration and may vary based on PC conguration. A
typical conguration includes: integrated graphics, one hard drive, one optical drive.
Product related conformity assessment and regulatory authorizations including Product Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC),
Ergonomics, and Communication Devices relevant to this product may be viewed at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The Regulatory
Datasheet for this product is located at http://www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Details of Dell's environmental stewardship program to conserve product energy consumption, reduce or eliminate materials for disposal,
prolong product life span and provide eective and convenient equipment recovery solutions may be viewed at www.dell.com/environment.
Product related conformity assessment, regulatory authorizations, and information encompassing Environmental, Energy Consumption,
Noise Emissions, Product Materials Information, Packaging, Batteries, and Recycling relevant to this product may be viewed by clicking the
Design for Environment link on the webpage.
This OptiPlex 3070 system is TCO 5.0 Certied.
Table 18. Regulatory/Environmental Certications
Tower/ Small form factor/ Micro
Energy Star 7.0/7.1 Compliant (Windows & Ubuntu)Yes
Br/CL Reduction:
Plastic parts above 25 grams shall not contain greater than 1000
ppm chlorine or greater than 1000 ppm bromine at the homogenous
level.
Following can be excluded:
Yes
- Printed circuit boards, cable and wiring, fans, and electronic
components
Anticipated Required Criteria for EPEAT Revision Eective 1H 2018
Minimum 2% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastics as standard
in product.
Anticipated Required Criteria for EPEAT Revision Eective 1H 2018
Higher level % Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastics in product:
* DT, Workstations, Thin Clients - 10%
* Integrated Desktop Computers (AIO) 15%
(Anticipated 1 Optional point in the EPEAT Revision for higher level
PCR)
BFR / PVC Free: (aka Halogen Free) : The system shall comply with
the limits dened in Dell specication ENV0199 - BFR/CFR/PVCFree Specication.
Yes
Yes
Yes
20System specications
System setup
System setup enables you to manage your hardware and specify BIOS level options. From the System setup, you can:
•Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware
•View the system hardware conguration
•Enable or disable integrated devices
•Set performance and power management thresholds
•Manage your computer security
Topics:
•Boot menu
•Navigation keys
•System setup options
•Updating the BIOS in Windows
•System and setup password
Boot menu
4
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 eect until you restart the
NOTE
system.
KeysNavigation
Up arrowMoves to the previous eld.
Down arrowMoves to the next eld.
EnterSelects a value in the selected eld (if applicable) or follow the link in the eld.
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KeysNavigation
SpacebarExpands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.
TabMoves to the next focus area.
EscMoves 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.
System setup options
NOTE: Depending on the and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
General options
Table 19. General
OptionDescription
System InformationDisplays the following information:
•System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.
Speed, Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3
Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit Technology.
•Device Information: Displays SATA-0, SATA 4, M.2 PCIe SSD-0, LOM MAC Address, Video
Controller, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, and Bluetooth Device.
Boot SequenceAllows you to specify the order in which the computer attempts to nd an operating system from the
devices specied in this list.
•Windows Boot Manager
•ONboard NIC (IPV4)
•Onboard NIC (IPV6)
Advanced Boot OptionsAllows you to select the Enable Legacy Option ROMs option, when in UEFI boot mode. By default,
this option is selected.
•Enable Legacy Option ROMs—Default
•Enable Attempt Legacy Boot
UEFI Boot Path SecurityThis option controls whether or not the system will prompt the user to enter the Admin password
when booting a UEFI boot path from the F12 Boot Menu.
•Always, Except Internal HDD—Default
•Always, Except Internal HDD and PXE
•Always
•Never
Date/TimeAllows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date and time take eect
immediately.
.
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System setup
System information
Table 20. System Conguration
OptionDescription
Integrated NICAllows you to control the on-board 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 listed in this
section may or may not appear.
SATA OperationAllows you to congure the operating mode of the integrated hard drive controller.
•Disabled = The SATA controllers are hidden
•AHCI = SATA is congured for AHCI mode
•RAID ON = SATA is congured to support RAID mode (selected by default)
DrivesAllows you to enable or disable the various drives on-board:
•SATA-0
•SATA-4
•M.2 PCIe SSD-0
Smart ReportingThis eld controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup.
The Enable Smart Reporting option is disabled by default.
USB CongurationAllows 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 CongurationAllows you to enable or disable the front USB ports. All the ports are enabled by default.
Rear USB CongurationAllows you to enable or disable the rear USB ports. All the ports are enabled by default.
USB PowerShareThis option allows you to charge the external devices, such as mobile phones, music player. This
option is enabled by default.
AudioAllows 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 MaintenanceAllows you to enable or disable BIOS messages for maintaining the optional dust lter installed in your
computer. BIOS will generate a pre-boot reminder to clean or replace the dust lter based on the
interval set.
•Disabled (default)
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OptionDescription
•15 days
•30 days
•60 days
•90 days
•120 days
•150 days
•180 days
Video screen options
Table 21. Video
OptionDescription
Primary DisplayAllows 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 22. Security
OptionDescription
Strong PasswordThis option lets you enable or disable strong passwords for the system. The option is disabled by
default.
Password CongurationAllows you to control the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for a administrative
password and the system password. The range of characters is between 4 and 32.
Password BypassThis option lets you bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal HDD password prompts
during a system restart.
•Disabled — Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when they are set. This
option is enabled 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 o state (a cold boot). Also, the system will always prompt for
passwords on any module bay HDDs that may be present.
Password ChangeThis 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 UpdatesThis 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 SecurityAllows you to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is visible to the operating system.
24System setup
OptionDescription
•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)
AbsoluteThis eld lets you Enable, Disable or Permanently Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional
Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute Software.
•Enabled (default)
•Disabled
•Permanently Disabled
Chassis IntrusionThis eld controls the chassis intrusion feature.
Choose any one of the option:
•Disabled (default)
•Enabled
•On-Silent
OROM Keyboard Access
Admin Setup LockoutAllows you to prevent users from entering Setup when Admin password is set. This option is not set
SMM Security MitigationAllows you to enable or disable additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protections. This option is
•Disabled
•Enabled (default)
•One Time Enable
by default.
not set by default.
Secure boot options
Table 23. Secure Boot
OptionDescription
Secure Boot EnableAllows you to enable or disable Secure Boot feature
•Secure Boot Enable
This option is not selected by default.
Secure Boot ModeAllows you to modify the behavior of Secure Boot to allow evaluation or enforcement of UEFI
driver signatures.
•Deployed Mode (default)
System setup25
OptionDescription
•Audit Mode
Expert key ManagementAllows 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 le
•Replace from File- Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected le
•Append from File- Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected le
•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 24. Intel Software Guard Extensions
OptionDescription
Intel SGX Enable
Enclave Memory Size
This eldspecies 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
26System setup
Performance
Table 25. Performance
OptionDescription
Multi Core Support
This eldspecies 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
C-States Control
Intel TurboBoost
Hyper-Thread Control
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
This option is set by default.
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 26. Power Management
OptionDescription
AC RecoveryDetermines how the system responds when AC power is re-applied after a power loss. You can set
the AC Recovery to:
•Power O
•Power On
•Last Power State
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OptionDescription
This option is set to Power O by default.
Enable Intel Speed Shift
Technology
Auto On TimeSets time to automatically turn on the computer. Time is kept in standard 12-hour format
Deep Sleep ControlAllows you to dene the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled.
Fan Control OverrideThe option is not set by default
USB Wake SupportAllows you to enable the USB devices to wake the computer from standby mode. The option "Enable
Wake on LAN/WWANThis option allows the computer to power up from the o 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 elds.
NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn o your computer using the switch on a
power strip or surge protector or if Auto Power is set to disabled.
•Disabled (default)
•Enabled in S5 only
•Enabled in S4 and S5
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.
This option is set to Disabled by default.
Block SleepAllows you to block entering to sleep (S3 state) in OS environment. This option is disabled by default.
Post behavior
Table 27. POST Behavior
OptionDescription
Numlock LEDAllows you to enable or disable the Numlock feature when your computer starts. This option is
enabled by default.
Keyboard ErrorsAllows you to enable or disable the keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. The option
Enable Keyboard Error Detection is enabled by default.
Fast BootThis 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 TimeThis option creates an additional pre-boot delay.
28System setup
•0 seconds (default)
OptionDescription
•5 seconds
•10 seconds
Full Screen LogoThis 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 ErrorsThis 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
Manageability
Table 28. Manageability
OptionDescription
USB provisionThis option is not selected by default.
MEBx HotkeyThis option is selected by default.
Virtualization support
Table 29. Virtualization Support
OptionDescription
Virtualization
VT for Direct I/O
This option species 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.
Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware
capabilities provided by the Intel Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
•Enable VT for Direct I/O
This option is set by default.
Wireless options
Table 30. Wireless
OptionDescription
Wireless Device Enable
Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.
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OptionDescription
The options are:
•WLAN/WiGig
•Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
Maintenance
Table 31. Maintenance
OptionDescription
Service Tag
Displays the service tag of your computer.
Asset Tag
SERR MessagesControls the SERR message mechanism. This option is set by default. Some graphics cards require that
BIOS Downgrade
Bios Recovery
First Power On DateAllows you the set Ownership date. The option Set Ownership Date is not set by default.
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 ash previous revisions of the system rmware.
•Allow BIOS Downgrade
This option is set by default.
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive—This option is set by default. Allows you to recover the corrupted BIOS
from a recovery le on the HDD or an external USB key.
BIOS Auto-Recovery— Allows you to recover the BIOS automatically.
System logs
Table 32. System Logs
OptionDescription
BIOS events
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
Advanced conguration
Table 33. Advanced
OptionDescription
ASPMAllows you to set the ASPM level.
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•Auto (default) - There is handshaking between the device and PCI Express hub to determine the
best ASPM mode supported by the device
OptionDescription
•Disabled - ASPM power management is turned o at all time
•L1 Only - ASPM power management is set to use L1
Updating the BIOS in Windows
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), when you replace the system board or if an update is available.
NOTE: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re-enabled after the BIOS
update is completed.
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 nd 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
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 le 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 le 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
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
: If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will not recognize the
Updating your system BIOS using a USB ash drive
If the system cannot load into Windows but there is still a need to update the BIOS, download the BIOS le using another system and save
it to a bootable USB Flash Drive.
NOTE
: You will need to use a bootable USB Flash drive. Please refer to the following article for further details: https://
www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/sln143196/
1 Download the BIOS update .EXE le to another system.
2 Copy the le e.g. O9010A12.EXE onto the bootable USB Flash drive.
3 Insert the USB Flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update.
4 Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell Splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu.
5 Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and click Return.
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6 The system will boot to a Diag C:\> prompt.
7 Run the le by typing the full lename e.g. O9010A12.exe and press Return.
8 The BIOS Update Utility will load, follow the instructions on screen.
Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen
Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments
If you want to update the system BIOS in a Linux environment such as Ubuntu, see https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/
sln171755/.
Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu
Updating your system BIOS using a BIOS update .exe le copied to a FAT32 USB key and booting from the F12 one time boot menu.
BIOS Update
You can run the BIOS update le from Windows using a bootable USB key or you can also update the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot
menu on the system.
Most Dell systems built after 2012 have this capability and you can conrm by booting your system to the F12 One-Time Boot Menu to see
if BIOS FLASH UPDATE is listed as a boot option for your system. If the option is listed, then the BIOS supports this BIOS update option.
: Only systems with BIOS Flash Update option in the F12 One-Time Boot Menu can use this function.
NOTE
Updating from the One-Time Boot Menu
To update your BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu, you will need:
•USB key formatted to the FAT32 le system (key does not have to be bootable)
•BIOS executable le that you downloaded from the Dell Support website and copied to the root of the USB key
•AC power adapter connected to the system
•Functional system battery to ash the BIOS
Perform the following steps to execute the BIOS update ash process from the F12 menu:
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CAUTION: Do not power o the system during the BIOS update process. Powering o the system could make the system fail to
boot.
1 From a power o state, insert the USB key where you copied the ash into a USB port of the system .
2 Power on the system and press the F12 key to access the One-Time Boot Menu, Highlight BIOS Update using the mouse or arrow
keys then press
Enter.
3 The Bios ash menu will open then click the Flash from le.
4 Select external USB device
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5 Once the le is selected, Double click the ash target le, then press submit .
6 Click the Update BIOS then system will reboot to ash the BIOS.
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7 Once complete, the system will reboot and the BIOS update process is completed.
System and setup password
Table 34. System and setup password
Password typeDescription
System passwordPassword that you must enter to log on to your system.
Setup passwordPassword 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
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.
: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
Assigning a system setup password
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.
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 passwordeld.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
•A password can have up to 32 characters.
•The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
•Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
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•Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
3 Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Conrm new passwordeld 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
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or
Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
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/or Setup password, conrm 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 reboot.
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This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers.
Downloading drivers
1 Turn on the .
2 Go to Dell.com/support.
3 Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your , and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your model.
4 Click Drivers and Downloads.
5 Select the operating system installed on your .
6 Scroll down the page and select the driver to install.
7 Click Download File to download the driver for your .
8 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver le.
9 Double-click the driver le icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
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System device drivers
Verify if the system device drivers are already installed in the system.
Serial IO driver
Verify if the drivers for Touchpad, IR camera, and keyboard and are installed.
Figure 2. Serial IO driver
Security drivers
Verify if the security drivers are already installed in the system.
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USB drivers
Verify if the USB drivers are already installed in the computer.
Network adapter drivers
Verify if the Network adapter drivers are already installed in the system.
Realtek Audio
Verify if audio drivers are already installed in the computer.
Storage controller
Verify if the storage control drivers are already installed in the system.
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Getting help
Contacting Dell
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can nd contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip,
bill, or Dell product catalog.
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:
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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