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Rev. A00
Contents
1 Working on Your Computer................................................................................5
Before Working Inside Your Computer................................................................................................ 5
Turning Off Your Computer..................................................................................................................6
After Working Inside Your Computer................................................................................................... 7
2 Removing and Installing Components............................................................. 8
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to
ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes
that the following conditions exist:
•You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
•A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal
procedure in reverse order.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you
finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to
the power source.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with
your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the
computer.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts
on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a
processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable
itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable,
press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep
them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable,
ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in
this document.
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To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the
computer.
1.Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2.Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).
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CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and
then unplug the cable from the network device.
3.Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
4.Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
5.Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.
6.Remove the cover.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an
unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work,
periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could
harm internal components.
Turning Off Your Computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before
you turn off your computer.
1.Shut down the operating system:
•In Windows 10:
1.Click or touch Start.
2.Click the and then click Shut down.
•In Windows 8:
– Using a touch-enabled device:
a.Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select
Settings.
b.Click the and then click Shut down
– Using a mouse:
a.Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.
b.Click the and click Shut down.
•In Windows 7:
1.Click Start.
2.Click Shut Down.
or
1.Click Start.
2.Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click
Shut Down..
2.Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached
devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold
the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off.
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After Working Inside Your Computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and
cables before turning on your computer.
1.Replace the cover.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then
plug it into the computer.
2.Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
3.Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
4.Turn on your computer.
5.If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.
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Removing and Installing Components
This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your
computer.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
•Small flat-blade screwdriver
•Phillips screwdriver
•Small plastic scribe
Removing the Cover
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Pull up the cover release latch and lift the cover upwards to remove it from the computer.
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Installing the Cover
1.Align the cover along its tabs on the chassis of the computer.
2.Press down on the cover till it clicks into place.
3.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Removing the Front Bezel
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the cover.
3.Perform the following steps
a. Pry the front bezel retention clips away from the chassis [1].
b. Slide the bezel away from the computer [2].
c. Rotate and lift the front bezel away from the computer to release the hooks on the opposite edge
of the bezel from the chassis [3].
Installing the Front Bezel
1.Insert the hooks along the bottom edge of the front bezel into the slots on the chassis front.
2.Rotate the bezel toward the computer to engage the front-bezel retention clips until they click into
place.
3.Install the cover.
4.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Hard Drive
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the cover.
3.Disconnect the data cable and the power cable from the back of the hard drive. Press the blue
securing-bracket tabs inwards and lift the hard-drive bracket out of the hard-drive bay.
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4.Flex the hard-drive bracket and remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket.
Installing the Hard Drive
1.Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket.
2.Press the securing brackets inward and slide the hard-drive bracket into the bay.
3.Connect the data cable and the power cable to the back of the hard-drive.
4.Install the cover.
5.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Optical Drive
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove:
a. cover
b. front bezel
3.Disconnect the data cable and the power cable from the back of the optical drive.
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4.Perform the following steps:
a. Slide and hold the optical-drive latch to unlock the optical drive [1].
b. Remove the optical-drive from the computer [2].
5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 to remove the second optical drive (if available).
Installing the Optical Drive
1.Push the optical drive from the front toward the back of the computer till it is secured by the optical-
drive latch.
2.Connect the data cable and power cable to the back of the optical drive.
3.Install:
a. front bezel
b. cover
4.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Removing the Intrusion Switch
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the cover.
3.Perform the following steps:
a. Disconnect the intrusion-switch cable from the system board [1], [2].
b. Slide the intrusion switch toward the bottom of the chassis and remove it from the computer [3],
[4].
Installing the Intrusion Switch
1.Insert the intrusion switch into its place in the chassis rear and slide it towards the top to secure it.
2.Connect the intrusion cable to the system board.
3.Install the cover.
4.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Memory
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the cover.
3.Press down on the memory retaining tabs on each side of the memory modules, and lift the memory
modules out of the connectors on the system board.
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Installing the Memory
1.Align the notch on the memory-card with the tab in the system-board connector.
2.Press down on the memory module until the release tabs spring back to secure them in place.
3.Install the cover.
4.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the PCIe SSD Card
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the cover.
3.Remove the screw that secures the PCIe SSD card..
4.Slide and lift the PCIe SSD card from the computer.
5.Lift the thermal pad from the system board.
Installing the PCIe SSD Card
Out of Box:
1.PCIe SSD card
2.Thermal Pad
3.Screw
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1.Remove the blue adhesive tape from the thermal pad.
2.Place the thermal pad on the system board and remove the white adhesive tape [1,2].
3.Slide the PCIe SSD card into the slot and tighten the screw to secure it [12].
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4.Install the cover.
5.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Power Supply
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the cover.
3.Disconnect the 4-pin power cables from the system board and release the cable from the tab.
Unroute the power cable [1,2,3].
4.Perform the following steps:
a. Remove the screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer [1].
b. Push in on the blue release tab beside the power supply [2].
c. Slide the power supply towards the front of the computer [3].
d. Lift and remove the power supply out of the computer [4].
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Installing the Power Supply
1.Place the power supply in the chassis and slide towards the back of the system to secure it.
2.Tighten the screws to secure the power supply to the back of the computer.
3.Connect the 4-pin power cable to the system board.
4.Thread the power cables through the chassis clips.
5.Install the cover.
6.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Input/Output (I/O) Panel
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove:
a. cover
b. front bezel
3.Perform the following steps:
a. Disconnect the I/O panel, data, and USB data cables from the system board [1,2,3,4].
b. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the computer [5].
c. Slide the I/O panel towards the left of the computer to release it and pull the I/O panel along with
its cable out of the computer [6].
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Installing the Input/Output (I/O) Panel
1.Insert the I/O panel into the slot on the chassis front.
2.Slide the I/O panel towards the right of the computer to secure to the chassis.
3.Tighten the screw to secure the I/O panel to the chassis.
4.Connect the I/O panel, data cable and USB data cable to the system board.
5.Install :
a. front bezel
b. cover
6.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Speaker
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the cover.
3.Perform the following steps:
a. Disconnect the speaker cable from system board [1].
b. Press the speaker-securing tab and slide the speaker upwards to remove [2,3].
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Installing the Speaker
1.Slide the speaker into its slot to secure it.
2.Connect the speaker cable to the system board.
3.Install the cover.
4.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Expansion Card
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the cover.
3.Press the tab to release the latch [1,2].
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4.Pull the release lever away from the PCI card until you release the securing tab from the dent in the
card. Lift the card out of its connector and remove it from the system board [1,2].
Installing the Expansion Card
1.Insert the expansion card in the connector on the system board and press down until secured.
2.Push the retention latch back to its position.
3.Install the cover.
4.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the System Fan
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the cover.
3.Perform the following steps:
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a. Press the clip to release and disconnect the system-fan cable from the system board [1].
b. Pry the system fan away from the four grommets securing it to the back of the computer [2].
c. Lift the system fan from the computer [3].
Installing the System Fan
1.Place the system fan in the chassis.
2.Pass the four grommets through the chassis and slide outward along the groove to secure in place.
3.Connect the system-fan cable to the system board.
4.Install the cover.
5.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Heatsink Assembly
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the cover.
3.Disconnect the heatsink cable from the system board. Loosen the captive screws in diagonal order
and lift the heatsink assembly away from the computer.
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Installing the Heatsink Assembly
1.Place the heatsink assembly into the chassis.
2.Tighten the captive screws in diagonal order to secure the heatsink assembly to the computer.
3.Connect the heatsink cable to the system board.
4.Install the cover.
5.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the System Board
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the:
a. cover
b. front bezel
c. memory
d. expansion card(s)
e. heatsink
3.Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board.
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4.Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer.
5.Tilt the system board at 45–degrees, and then lift the system board from the computer.
Installing the System Board
1.Align the system board to the port connectors on the rear of the chassis and place the system board
in the chassis.
2.Tighten the screws securing the system board to the chassis.
3.Connect the cables to the system board.
4.Install the:
a. heatsink
b. expansion card(s)
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c. memory
d. cover
5.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
System Board Components
Figure 1. Components Of The System Board
1.PCI Express x16 slot (wired as x4)2.PCI Express x4 slot
3.PCI slot4.PCI Express x16 Gen 3 slot
5.Line-in connector6.USB 3.0 connector
7.HDMI connector8.serial port connector
9.2 x DisplayPort connector10.USB 2.0 with Network connector
The System Setup program is the BIOS program that enables you to manage your system hardware and
specify BIOS-level options. From the System Setup program, you can:
•Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware
•View the system hardware configuration
•Enable or disable integrated devices
•Set performance and power management thresholds
•Manage system security
Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence allows 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:
Table 1. Boot Sequence
OptionDescription
Legacy Boot
UEFI BootWindows Boot Manager
Other options:
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.
The following table displays the system setup navigation keys.
NOTE: For most of the system setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take
effect until you re-start the system.
Table 2. Navigation Keys
KeysNavigation
Up arrowMoves to the previous field.
Down arrowMoves to the next field.
<Enter>Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in
the field.
SpacebarExpands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.
<Tab>Moves to the next focus area.
NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.
<Esc>Moves to the previous page till 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.
<F1>Displays the System Setup help file.
System Setup Options
NOTE: Depending on your computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or
may not appear.
Table 3. General
OptionDescription
System InformationThis section lists the primary hardware
features of your computer.
•System Information
•Memory Configuration
•PCI Information
•Processor Information
•Device Information
Boot SequenceAllows you to change the order in which
the computer attempts to find an
operating system.
•Diskette Drive
•USB Storage Device
•CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
•Onboard NIC
•Internal HDD
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OptionDescription
Boot List OptionsAllows you to change the boot list
option.
•Legacy
•UEFI
Advanced Boot OptionsAllows you to Enable Legacy Option
ROMs
•Enable Legacy Option ROMs
(Default: not enabled)
Date/TimeAllows you to set the date and time. The
changes to the system date and time
takes effect immediately.
Table 4. System Configuration
OptionDescription
Integrated NICAllows you to configure the integrated network controller. The
options are:
•Enable UEFI Network Stack
•Disabled
NOTE: You can use the Disabled option, only if Active
Management Technology (AMT) option is disabled.
•Enabled
•Enabled w/PXE (Default)
•Enabled w/Cloud Desktop
Serial PortIdentifies and defines the serial port settings. You can set the
serial port to:
•Disabled
•COM1 (Default)
•COM2
•COM3
•COM4
NOTE: The operating system may allocate resources even if
the setting is disabled.
SATA OperationAllows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller.
The options are:
•Disabled
•AHCI
•RAID On (Default)
DrivesAllows you to configure the SATA drives on board. The options
are:
•SATA-0
•SATA-1
•SATA-2
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OptionDescription
•M.2 PCIe SSD-0
Default Setting: All drives are enabled.
SMART ReportingThis field controls if the hard drive errors for the integrated
drives are reported during system startup. This technology is
part of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting
Technology) specification.
•Enable SMART Reporting - This option is disabled by default.
USB ConfigurationAllows you to enable or disable the internal USB configuration.
The options are:
•Enable Boot Support
•Enable Front USB Ports
•Enable rear USB Ports
Front USB ConfigurationAllows you to enable or disable the
Front USB configuration. The options
are:
•Front Port 1
•Front Port 2
•Front Port 3
•Front Port 4
Rear USB ConfigurationAllows you to enable or disable the
rear USB configuration. The options
are:
•Rear Port 1
•Rear Port 2
•Rear Port 3
•Rear Port 4
•Rear Port 5
•Rear Port 6
ThunderboltAllows you to enable or disable
Thunderbolt device support
capability. The options are:
•Enabled (Default)
•No Security
•User Configuration
•Secure Connect
•Display Port Only
USB PowerShareAllows you to enable or disable USB PowerShare.
Enable USB PowerShare -This option is disabled by default.
AudioAllows you enable or disable the audio feature.
Enable Audio (Default)
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OptionDescription
•Enable Microphone
•Enable Internal Speaker
Miscellaneous devicesAllows you to enable or disable
various on board devices.
•Enable Media Card (Default)
•Disable Media Card
Table 5. Video
OptionDescription
Primary DisplayAllows you to configure primary video
controller when there are multiple
controllers available. The options are:
•Auto (Default)
•Intel HD Graphics
Table 6. Security
OptionDescription
Strong PasswordAllows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords.
Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.
Password
Allows you to define the length of the Admin password. Min = 4 , Max = 32
Configuration
Password BypassAllows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System password,
when it is set. The options are:
•Disabled (Default)
•Reboot bypass
Password ChangeAllows you to enable the disable permission to the System passwords when the
administrator password is set.
Default Setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes is selected
TPM 1.2 SecurityAllows you to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is visible to
the operating system. The options are:
•TPM On (Default)
•PPI Bypass for Enable Commands
•PPI Bypass for Disable Commands
•Disabled
•Enabled
Computrace (R)Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software. The
options are:
•Deactivate (Default)
•Disable
•Activate
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OptionDescription
Chassis IntrusionAllows you to enable or disable the chassis intrusion feature. The options are:
•Disabled (Default)
•Enabled
•On-Silent
CPU XD SupportAllows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.
•Enable CPU XD Support (Default)
OROM Keyboard
Access
Allows you to determine whether users are able to enter Option ROM
Configuration screens via hotkeys during boot. The options are:
•Enable (Default)
•One Time Enable
•Disable
Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an administrator
password is set.
•Enable Admin Setup Lockout
Default Setting: The option is disabled.
Table 7. Secure Boot
OptionDescription
Secure Boot EnableAllows you to enable or disable the
Secure Boot Feature. The options are:
•
•Disabled
•Enabled (Default)
Expert Key ManagementAllows you to enable or disable Custom
Mode Key Management.
•Enable Custom Mode (This option is
not enabled by default)
If Enabled, the options are:
•PK
•KEK
•db
•dbx
Table 8. Intel Software Guard Extensions
OptionDescription
Intel SGX EnableAllows you to enable or disable Intel Software Guard Extensions. The options
are:
•Disabled (Default)
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OptionDescription
•Enabled
Enclave Memory Size Allows you to change the Intel Software Guard Extensions Enclave Reserve
Memory size. The options are:
•32 MB
•64 MB
•128 MB
Table 9. Performance
OptionDescription
Multi Core SupportThis field specifies whether the
processor will have one or all cores
enabled. The performance of some
applications will improve with the
additional cores. This option is enabled
by default. Allows you to enable or
disable multi-core support for the
processor. The options are:
•All (Default)
•1
•2
•3
NOTE:
•The options displayed could be
different depending on the
installed processor.
•The options depend on the
number of cores supported by
the installed processor (All, 1, 2,
N-1 for N-Core Processors)
Intel SpeedStep
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel
SpeedStep feature.
Default Setting: Enable Intel SpeedStep
C-States ControlAllows you to enable or disable the
additional processor sleep states.
C states (This option is selected by
default)
Limit CPUID Value This field limits the maximum value the
processor Standard CPUID Function will
support.
•Enable CPUID Limit
Default Setting: The option is disabled.
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Table 10. Power Management
OptionDescription
AC RecoverySpecifies how the computer will respond when AC power is applied after a AC
power loss. You can set the AC Recovery to:
•Power Off (Default)
•Power On
•Last Power State
Auto On TimeAllows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically.
The options are:
•Disabled (Default)
•Every Day
•Weekdays
•Select Days
Deep Sleep ControlAllows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled.
•Disabled (Default)
•Enabled in S5 only
•Enabled in S4 and S5
Fan Control Override Allows you to control the speed of the system fan. The options are:
•Fan Control Override
Default Setting: The option is disabled.
USB Wake SupportAllows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from standby.
•Enable USB Wake Support
Default Setting: The option is disabled.
Wake on LAN/WLANThis option allows the computer to power up from the off state when triggered
by a special LAN signal. Wake-up from the Standby state is unaffected by this
setting and must be enabled in the operating system. This feature only works
when the computer is connected to AC power supply.
•Disabled (Default)
•LAN Only
•WLAN Only
•LAN or WLAN
•LAN with PXE Boot
Block SleepAllows you to block entering to sleep (S3 state) in OS Environment.
Block Sleep (S3 State)
This option is disabled by default.
Intel Ready ModeThis option allows you to enable the capability of Intel Ready Mode Technology.
Enable Intel Ready Mode (this option is disabled by default)
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Table 11. POST Behavior
OptionDescription
Numlock LEDAllows you to specify if the NumLock function is enabled when the system
boots. This option is enabled by default.
MEBx HotkeyAllows you to specify whether the MEBx Hotkey function should be enabled
when the system boots. This option is enabled by default.
Keyboard ErrorsSpecifies whether keyboard related errors are reported when it boots. This
option is enabled by default.
Table 12. Virtualization Support
OptionDescription
VirtualizationThis option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the
additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology.
•Enable Intel Virtualization Technology - This option is enabled by default.
VT for Direct I/OEnables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the
additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology for
direct I/O.
•Enable VT for Direct I/O - This option is enabled by default.
Trusted ExecutionAllows you to specify whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can
utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution
Program.
•Trusted Execution - This option is disabled by default.
Table 13. Maintenance
OptionDescription
Service TagDisplays the service tag of your computer.
Asset TagAllows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This
option is not set by default.
SERR MessagesAllows you to control the SERR message mechanism. This option is not set by
default. Some graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be
disabled.
BIOS DowngradeAllows you to control the flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions.
This option is enabled by default.
Data WipeAllows you to securely erase data from all internal storage devices. The option is
disabled by default.
BIOS RecoveryAllows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions using a recovery
file. This option is enabled by default.
Table 14. Cloud Desktop
OptionDescription
Server Lookup
Method
Allows you to specify how the Cloud Desktop software will lookup server
addresses. The options are:
•Static IP
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OptionDescription
•DNS (default)
Server NameAllows you to specify the Server Name of the server.
Server IP AddressSpecifies the primary static IP address of the Cloud Desktop Server with which
the client software communicates. The default setting is 255.255.255.255
Server PortAllows you to specify the primary IP port of the Cloud Desktop with which the
client software communicates. The default setting is 06910.
Client Address
Method
Client IP AddressSpecifies the Static IP address of the client. The default setting is
Client Subnet MaskSpecifies the subnet mask of the client. The default setting is 255.255.255.255
Client GatewaySpecifies the gateway of the client. The default setting is 255.255.255.255
DNS IP AddressSpecifies the DNS IP address of the client. The default setting is 255.255.255.255
Domain NameSpecifies the Domain name of the client.
AdvancedAllows you to enable Verbose Mode for advanced debugging. By default this
Table 15. System Logs
Allows you to specify how the client will obtain its IP address. The options are:
•Static IP
•DHCP (default)
255.255.255.255
option is disabled.
OptionDescription
BIOS eventsDisplays the system event log and allows you to clear the log.
•Clear Log
Table 16. Engineering Configurations
OptionDescription
ASPMAllows you to set the Active State Power Management level:
•Auto (Default)
•Disabled
•L1 Only
Updating the BIOS
It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is
available. For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power
outlet
1.Re-start the computer.
2.Go to dell.com/support.
3.Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?
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NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the
instructions on screen.
4.If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer.
5.Choose the Product Type from the list.
6.Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
7.Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers.
The Drivers and Downloads page opens.
8.On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.
9.Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.
You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this for your product, click Analyze
System for Updates and follow the instructions on the screen.
10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window,
Download File.
click
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.
Jumper Settings
To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down onto the pin(s) indicated on
the system board.
Table 17. Jumper Settings
JumperSettingDescription
PSWDDefault
RTCRSTDefault
SERVICE_MODEDefault
Short: Default
Open: Clear Password
Open: Default
Short: Real-time clock reset. Can be used for
troubleshooting
Open: Default
Short: ME disable
System and Setup Password
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
Password Type Description
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.
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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: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled.
Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password
and/or Setup Password only when Password Status is Unlocked. If the Password Status is Locked, you
cannot change the System Password.
NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password are
deleted and you need not provide the system password to log on to the computer.
To enter a system setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or re-boot.
1.In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press <Enter>.
The System Security screen appears.
2.In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3.Select System Password , enter your system password, and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
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.
•Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
Re-enter the system password when prompted.
4. Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK.
5.Select Setup Password, type your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
A message prompts you to re-type the setup password.
6.Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK.
7.Press <Esc> and a message prompts you to save the changes.
8.Press <Y> to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or 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>.
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NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when
promoted. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when
promoted.
5.Press <Esc> and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6.Press <Y> to save the changes and exit from the System Setup.
The computer reboots.
Disabling a System Password
The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. The password
jumper disables any password(s) currently in use.
NOTE: You can also use the following steps to disable a forgotten password.
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2.Remove the cover.
3.Identify the PSWD jumper on the system board.
4. Remove the PSWD jumper from the system board.
NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the computer boots without the
jumper.
5.Install the cover.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the PSWD jumper installed, the
system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
6.Connect the computer to the electrical outlet and power-on the computer.
7.Power-off the computer and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.
8.Remove the cover.
9.Replace the PSWD jumper on the system board.
10. Install the cover.
11. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
12. Power-on the computer.
13. Go to the system setup, and assign a new system or setup password. See Setting up a System
Password.
Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for
technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without
requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service
and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics
The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware.
The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system
diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device groups allowing you to:
•Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode
•Repeat tests
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•Display or save test results
•Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed
device(s)
•View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
•View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing
CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to test only your computer. Using this program with other
computers may cause invalid results or error messages.
NOTE: Some tests for specific devices require user interaction. Always ensure that you are present
at the computer terminal when the diagnostic tests are performed.
1.Power-on the computer.
2.As the computer boots, press the <F12> key as the Dell logo appears.
3.On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option.
The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the
computer. The diagnostics starts running the tests on all the detected devices.
4. If you wish to run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press <Esc> and click Yes to stop the
diagnostic test.
5.Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests.
6.If there are any issues, error codes are displayed.
Note the error code and contact Dell.
Troubleshooting Your Computer
You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error
Messages during the operation of the computer.
Power LED Diagnostics
The power button LED located on the front of the chassis also functions as a bicolored diagnostic LED.
The diagnostic LED is only active and visible during the POST process. Once the operating system starts
to load, it is no longer visible.
Amber LED blinking scheme – The pattern is 2 or 3 blinks followed by a short pause then x number of
blinks up to 7. The repeated pattern has a long pause inserted in the middle. For example 2,3 = 2 amber
blinks, short pause, 3 amber blinks followed by long pause then repeats.
Table 18. Power LED Diagnostics
Amber LED StateWhite LED StateDescription
offoffsystem is OFF
offblinkingsystem is in sleep state
blinkingoffpower supply unit (PSU) failure
steadyoffPSU is working but failed to fetch code
offsteadysystem is ON
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Amber LED
Description
State
2,1system board failure
2,2system board, PSU or PSU cabling failure
2,3system board, memory or CPU failure
2, 4coin-cell battery failure
2,5corrupt BIOS
2,6CPU configuration failure or CPU failure
2,7memory modules are detected, but a memory failure
3,1possible peripheral card or system board failure
3,2possible USB failure
3,3no memory modules are detected
3,4possible system board error
3,5memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error
3,6possible system board resource and/or hardware failure
3,7some other failure with messages on screen
Beep Code
The computer can emit a series of beeps during start-up if the display does not show errors or problems.
These series of beeps, called beep codes, identify various problems. The delay between each beep is 300
ms, the delay between each set of beeps is 3 sec, and the beep sound lasts 300 ms. After each beep and
each set of beeps, the BIOS should detect if the user presses the power button. If so, BIOS will jump out
from looping and execute the normal shutdown process and power system.
Code1-3-2
CauseMemory failure
Error Messages
Error MessageDescription
Address mark not
found
Alert! Previous
attempts at
booting this
system have failed
at checkpoint
[nnnn]. For help in
resolving this
problem, please
The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector.
The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the
same error. Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to the support
technician
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Error MessageDescription
note this
checkpoint and
contact Dell
Technical Support.
Alert! Security
override Jumper is
installed.
Attachment failed
to respond
Bad command or
file name
Bad errorcorrection code
(ECC) on disk read
Controller has
failed
Data errorThe floppy or hard drive cannot read the data. For the Windows operating system,
Decreasing
available memory
Diskette drive 0
seek failure
Diskette read
failure
The MFG_MODE jumper has been set and AMT Management features are disabled
until it is removed.
The floppy or hard drive controller cannot send data to the associated drive.
Ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper
place, and used the correct pathname.
The floppy or hard drive controller detected an uncorrectable read error.
The hard drive or the associated controller is defective.
run the chkdsk utility to check the file structure of the floppy or hard drive. For any
other operating system, run the appropriate corresponding utility.
One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Re-install the
memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
A cable may be loose or the computer configuration information may not match
the hardware configuration.
The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be loose. If the drive access light
turns on, try a different disk.
Diskette subsystem
reset failed
Gate A20 failureOne or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the
General failureThe operating system is unable to carry out the command. This message is usually
Hard-disk drive
configuration error
Hard-disk drive
controller failure
Hard-disk drive
failure
Hard-disk drive
read failure
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The floppy drive controller may be faulty.
memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
followed by specific information—for example, Printer out of paper. Take the
appropriate action to resolve the problem.
The hard drive failed initialization.
The hard drive failed initialization.
The hard drive failed initialization.
The hard drive failed initialization.
Error MessageDescription
Invalid
configuration
information-please
run SETUP
program
Keyboard failureA cable or connector may be loose, or the keyboard or keyboard/mouse controller
Memory address
line failure at
address, read value
expecting value
Memory allocation
error
Memory data line
failure at address,
read value
expecting value
Memory double
word logic failure
at address, read
value expecting
value
The computer configuration information does not match the hardware
configuration.
DIMM1 slot does not recognize a memory module. The module should be reseated or installed.
may be faulty.
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory
modules and, if necessary, replace them.
The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system,
another program, or a utility.
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory
modules and, if necessary, replace them.
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory
modules and, if necessary, replace them.
Memory odd/even
logic failure at
address, read value
expecting value
Memory write/read
failure at address,
read value
expecting value
Memory size in
CMOS invalid
Memory tests
terminated by
keystroke
No boot device
available
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory
modules and, if necessary, replace them
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory
modules and, if necessary, replace them.
The amount of memory recorded in the computer configuration information does
not match the memory installed in the computer.
A keystroke interrupted the memory test.
The computer cannot find the floppy disk or hard drive.
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Error MessageDescription
No boot sector on
hard-disk drive
No timer tick
interrupt
Non-system disk
or disk error
Not a boot diskette The operating system is trying to boot to a floppy disk that does not have a
Plug and play
configuration error
Read faultThe operating system cannot read from the floppy or hard drive, the computer
Requested sector
not found
Reset failedThe disk re-set operation failed.
Sector not foundThe operating system cannot locate a sector on the floppy or hard drive.
Seek errorThe operating system cannot find a specific track on the floppy disk or hard drive.
Shutdown failureA chip on the system board might be malfunctioning.
The computer configuration information in System Setup may be incorrect.
A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning.
The floppy disk in drive A does not have a bootable operating system installed on it.
Either replace the floppy disk with one that has a bootable operating system, or
remove the floppy disk from drive A and restart the computer.
bootable operating system installed on it. Insert a bootable floppy disk.
The computer encountered a problem while trying to configure one or more cards.
could not find a particular sector on the disk, or the requested sector is defective.
The operating system cannot read from the floppy or hard drive, the computer
could not find a particular sector on the disk, or the requested sector is defective.
Time-of-day clock
stopped
Time-of-day not
set-please run the
System Setup
program
Timer chip counter
2 failed
Unexpected
interrupt in
protected mode
WARNING: Dell's
Disk Monitoring
System has
detected that drive
[0/1] on the
[primary/
secondary] EIDE
controller is
operating outside
of normal
specifications. It is
The battery might be dead.
The time or date stored in System Setup does not match the computer clock.
A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning.
The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning or a memory module may be
loose.
During initial startup, the drive detected possible error conditions. When your
computer finishes booting, immediately back up your data and replace your hard
drive (for installation procedures, see "Adding and Removing Parts" for your
computer type). If no replacement drive is immediately available and the drive is
not the only bootable drive, enter System Setup and change the appropriate drive
setting to None. Then remove the drive from the computer.
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Error MessageDescription
advisable to
immediately back
up your data and
replace your hard
drive by calling
your support desk
or Dell.
Write faultThe operating system cannot write to the floppy or hard drive.
Write fault on
selected drive
The operating system cannot write to the floppy or hard drive.
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Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your
computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help and Support, and then select the option to view
information about your computer.
Table 19. Processor
FeatureSpecification
Processor type
Total CacheUp to 8 MB cache depending on processor type
Table 20. Memory
FeatureSpecification
TypeDDR4, NECC, and ECC
Speed2133 MHz
•Intel Core i3 series
•Intel Core i5 series
•Intel Core i7 series
•Intel Xeon E3
4
Connectorsfour DIMM slots
Capacity4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
Minimum Memory4GB
Maximum memory64GB
Table 21. Video
FeatureSpecification
Integrated
DiscretePCI Express x16 graphics adapter
Table 22. Audio
FeatureSpecification
Integratedtwo Channel High Definition Audio
•Intel HD Graphics 530 (Core i3/i5/i7)
•Intel HD Graphics P530 (Select Xeon)
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Table 23. Network
FeatureSpecification
IntegratedIntel I219LM Ethernet capable of 10/100/1000 Mb/s
communication
Table 24. System Information
FeatureSpecification
System chipsetIntel C236 chipset
DMA Channelstwo 8237 DMA controllers with seven independently
programmable channels
Interrupt LevelsIntegrated I/O APIC capability with 24 interrupts
BIOS Chip (NVRAM)16 MB
Table 25. Expansion Bus
FeatureSpecification
Bus TypePCIe gen3 (x16), USB 2.0, and USB 3.0
Bus SpeedPCI Express:
•x4-slot each direction speed – 4GB/s
•x16-slot each direction speed – 16 GB/s
SATA: 1.5 Gbps, 3.0 Gbps, and 6 Gbps
Table 26. Cards
FeatureSpecification
PCI:
Mini-Towerup to one full-height card
Small Form Factornone
PCI Express x4:
Mini-Towerup to one full-height card
Small Form Factorup to one low-profile card
PCI-Express x16:
Mini-Towerup to two full-height cards
Small Form Factorup to one low-profile cards
Table 27. Drives
FeatureSpecification
Externally Accessible (5.25-inch drive bay):
Mini-Towertwo
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FeatureSpecification
Small Form Factorone slim optical drive bay
Internally Accessible:3.5-inch SATA drive
bays
2.5-inch SATA drive
bays
PCIe drive bay
Mini-Towertwofourone
Small Form Factoronetwoone
Table 28. External Connectors
FeatureSpecification
Audio:
Front Panelone universal audio jack with microphone in and
headphone connector
Back Panelone line-out connector
Network Adapterone RJ-45 connector
Serialone 9-pin connector; 16550 C compatible
USB 2.0:Front Panel: two
Rear Panel: two
USB 3.0:Front Panel: two
Rear Panel: four
HDMI outone
Video
•15-pin VGA connector
•two 20-pin DisplayPort connectors
NOTE: Available video connectors may vary based
on the graphics card selected.
Table 29. Internal Connectors
FeatureSpecification
PCI 2.3 data width (maximum) - 32 bits
Mini-Towerone 120-pin connector
Small Form Factornone
PCI Express x4 data width (maximum) - four PCI Express lane
Mini-Towerone 64–pin connector
Small Form Factorone 64–pin connector
PCI Express x16 (wired as x4) data width (maximum) - four PCI Express lanes
Mini-Tower, Small Form Factorone 164-pin connector
Serial ATA:
Mini-Towerfour 7-pin connectors
Small Form Factorthree 7-pin connectors
Memoryfour 288-pin connectors
Internal USB:
Mini-Towerone 20-pin connector
Small Form Factorone 14–pin connector
System Fanone 4-pin connector
Front panel control:
Mini-Towerone 6–pin and two 20–pin connector
Mini-Tower – Thermal Sensorone 2-pin connector
Processorone 1150-pin connector
Processor Fanone 4-pin connector
Service mode jumperone 2-pin connector
Password clear jumperone 2-pin connector
RTC reset jumperone 2-pin connector
Internal speakerone 4-pin connector
Intruder connectorone 3-pin connector
Power connector:one 8-pin. one 4-pin,
Table 30. Controls and Lights
FeatureSpecification
Front of the computer:
Power button lightWhite light — Solid white light indicates power-on state;
blinking white light indicates sleep state of the computer.
Drive activity lightWhite light — Blinking white light indicates that the
computer is reading data from or writing data to the hard
drive.
Back of the computer:
Link integrity light on integrated network
adapter
Green — a good 10 Mbps connection exists between the
network and the computer.
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FeatureSpecification
Green — a good 100 Mbps connection exists between
the network and the computer.
Orange — a good 1000 Mbps connection exists between
the network and the computer.
Off (no light) — the computer is not detecting a physical
connection to the network.
Network activity light on integrated
network adapter
Yellow light — A blinking yellow light indicates that
network activity is present.
Power supply diagnostic lightGreen light — The power supply is turned on and is
functional. The power cable must be connected to the
power connector (at the back of the computer) and the
electrical outlet.
Table 31. Power
PowerWattageMaximum Heat DissipationVoltage
Mini-Tower:290 W989.00 BTU/hr100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz
to 60 Hz, 5.4 A
365 W EPA1245 BTU/hr100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz
to 60 Hz, 5.0 A
Small Form
Factor
180 W /240 W EPA614/819 BTU/hr100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz
to 60 Hz, 4.0 A
NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating.
Coin-cell
3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell
battery
Table 32. Physical Dimension
PhysicalHeightWidthDepthWeight
Mini-Tower360.00 mm (14.17
inches)
Small Form Factor290.00 mm (11.41
inches)
175.00 mm (6.88
inches)
92.60 mm (3.64
inches)
435.00 mm
(17.12 inches)
292.00 mm
(11.49 inches)
11.70 kg (25.70 lb)
6.30 kg (13.88 lb)
NOTE: The computer's weight is based on a typical configuration and may vary with different
configurations.
Table 33. Environmental
FeatureSpecification
Temperature range:
Operating5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
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FeatureSpecification
Storage–40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)
Relative humidity (maximum):
Operating20 percent to 80 percent (non-condensing)
Storage5 percent to 95 percent (non-condensing)
Maximum vibration:
Operating0.26 GRMS
Storage2.20 GRMS
Maximum shock:
Operating40 G
Storage105 G
Altitude:
Operating–15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
Storage–15.20 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne contaminant levelG1 or lower as defined by ANSI/ISA-S71.04-1985
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Contacting Dell
NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find the 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:
Go to Dell.com/contactdell.
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