Inspiron 3881
Setup and Specifications
Reg ula tor y M ode l: D29 M
Reg ula tor y T ype : D 29M 001
Sep tem ber 20 20
Rev . A 01
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Contents
Chapter 1: Set up your computer................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Views of Inspiron 3881................................................................................................. 9
Front....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Back........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Back panel............................................................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 3: Specifications of Inspiron 3881................................................................................... 14
Dimensions and weight..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Processor............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Chipset..................................................................................................................................................................................15
Operating system...............................................................................................................................................................15
Memory................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
External ports......................................................................................................................................................................16
Internal slots........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Ethernet................................................................................................................................................................................17
Wireless module..................................................................................................................................................................17
Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Intel Optane memory.........................................................................................................................................................18
Media-card reader............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Power supply.......................................................................................................................................................................19
GPU—Integrated.............................................................................................................................................................. 20
GPU—Discrete.................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Operating and storage environment............................................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 4: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 22
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Steps
1. Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network.
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3. Connect the display.
NOTE:
If you ordered your computer with a discrete graphics card, the HDMI, VGA and the DisplayPort on the back
panel of your computer are covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card.
4. Connect the power cable.
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5. Press the power button.
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6. Finish operating system setup.
For Ubuntu:
Follow the instructions on the screen to finish setup.
For Windows:
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
● Connect to a network for Windows updates.
NOTE:
If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when
prompted.
● If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an
offline account.
● On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
7. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
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