Dell Optiplex 3040 User Manual

OptiPlex 3040 - Mini Tower
Owner's Manual

Regulatory Model: D18M
Regulatory Type: D18M002

Notes, cautions, and warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and

intellectual property laws. Dell™ and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other
jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

2015 - 11

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.....................................................................................................6

2 Removing and installing components..............................................................8

Recommended tools.............................................................................................................................8

Removing the cover..............................................................................................................................8

Installing the cover................................................................................................................................8

Removing the bezel.............................................................................................................................. 9

Installing the bezel................................................................................................................................ 9

Opening the front bezel door...............................................................................................................9

Removing the hard drive assembly.....................................................................................................10

Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket....................................................................... 11

Installing the hard drive into the hard drive bracket...........................................................................11

Installing the hard drive assembly....................................................................................................... 11

Removing the slim optical drive..........................................................................................................12

Installing the slim optical drive............................................................................................................12

Removing the optical drive (3.5-inch)................................................................................................ 13

Installing the optical drive (3.5-inch).................................................................................................. 13

Removing the SD card reader.............................................................................................................13

Installing the SD card reader...............................................................................................................14

Removing the memory module..........................................................................................................14

Installing the memory module............................................................................................................15

Removing the PCIe expansion card....................................................................................................15

Installing the PCIe expansion card..................................................................................................... 16

Removing the optional Ethernet port card........................................................................................ 16

Installing the optional Ethernet port card.......................................................................................... 16

Removing the power supply unit (PSU).............................................................................................. 17

Installing the power supply unit (PSU)................................................................................................ 17

Removing the VGA daughter board....................................................................................................18

Installing the VGA daughter board......................................................................................................18

Removing the intrusion switch........................................................................................................... 19

Installing the intrusion switch............................................................................................................. 19

Removing the power switch............................................................................................................... 19

Installing the power switch.................................................................................................................20

Removing the speaker........................................................................................................................ 20

Installing the speaker...........................................................................................................................21

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Removing the coin cell battery...........................................................................................................21

Installing the coin cell battery.............................................................................................................22

Removing the heat sink assembly...................................................................................................... 22

Installing the heat sink assembly........................................................................................................ 22

Removing the processor.....................................................................................................................23

Installing the processor.......................................................................................................................23

Removing the system fan................................................................................................................... 24

Installing the system fan..................................................................................................................... 24

Removing the system board...............................................................................................................25

Installing the system board.................................................................................................................25

System board layout........................................................................................................................... 26

3 Troubleshooting your computer.....................................................................28

Diagnostic power LED codes............................................................................................................. 28

Diagnostic error messages................................................................................................................. 29

System error messages....................................................................................................................... 33

4 System Setup....................................................................................................... 35

Boot Sequence....................................................................................................................................35

Navigation keys................................................................................................................................... 35

System Setup overview.......................................................................................................................36

Accessing System Setup..................................................................................................................... 36

System Setup options......................................................................................................................... 36

Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 44

System and setup password............................................................................................................... 45

Assigning a system password and setup password..................................................................... 45

Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password..............................................46

5 Specifications...................................................................................................... 47

6 Contacting Dell...................................................................................................52

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Working on your computer

Before working inside your computer

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.

www.Dell.com/regulatory_compliance

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).

CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and
then unplug the cable from the network device.

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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. Turning off your computer:

• In Windows 10 (using a touch enabled device or mouse):

1. Click or tap .

2. Click or tap and then click or touch Shut down.

• In Windows 8 (using a touch enabled device):

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.

2. Tap and then tap Shut down

• In Windows 8 (using a mouse):

1. Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.

2. Click and then click Shut down.

• In Windows 7:

1. Click Start.

2. 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.

After working inside your computer

After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure that 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.

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5. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running 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 require the following tools:

• Small flat blade screwdriver

• Phillips screwdriver

• Small plastic scribe

Removing the cover

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. To remove the cover:

a. Loosen the captive screws that secure the cover to the computer [1].
b. Slide the cover toward the back of the computer and lift it away from the computer [2].

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Installing the cover

1. Place the cover on the computer and slide the cover forward until it clicks into place.

2. Tighten the screws to secure the cover to the computer.

3. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Removing the bezel

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the cover.

3. To remove the front bezel:

a. Lift the tabs to release the front bezel from the computer.
b. Remove the front bezel from the computer.

Installing the bezel

1. Insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the computer.

2. Press the bezel until the tabs clicks into place.

3. Install the cover.

4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Opening the front bezel door

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Pull the front bezel door to open it.

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CAUTION: The front bezel door opens only to a limited extent. See the printed label for the
maximum permissible level.

Removing the hard drive assembly

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door.

4. To remove the hard drive assembly:

a. Disconnect the hard drive assembly cables from the connectors on the hard drive [1, 2].
b. Press the blue tabs on both sides [3] and pull the hard drive assembly out of the computer [4].

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Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

a. cover
b. bezel
c. hard drive assembly

3. To remove the hard drive bracket:

a. Pull one side of the hard drive bracket to disengage the pins on the bracket from the slots on the

hard drive [1].

b. Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket [2].

Installing the hard drive into the hard drive bracket

1. Align and insert the pins on the hard drive bracket with the slots on one side of the hard drive.

2. Flex the other side of the hard drive bracket, and align and insert the pins on the bracket into the hard

drive.

3. Install the:

a. hard drive assembly
b. bezel
c. cover

4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Installing the hard drive assembly

1. Insert the hard drive assembly into the slot on the computer until it clicks into place.

2. Close the front bezel door.

3. Connect the SATA cable and the power cable to the connectors on the hard drive.

4. Install the:

• bezel

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• cover

5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the slim optical drive

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. To remove the optical drive:

a. Open the front bezel door.
b. Disconnect the data cable and power cable from the connectors on the optical drive [1, 2].
c. Close the front bezel door [3].
d. Press the blue release tab [4] and slide the optical drive out of the computer [5].

Installing the slim optical drive

1. Insert the optical drive into the optical drive bay until it clicks into place.

2. Open the front bezel door.

3. Connect the data cable and power cable to the connectors on the optical drive.

4. Close the front bezel door.

5. Install the:

• bezel

• cover

6. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Removing the optical drive (3.5-inch)

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. To remove the optical drive:

a. Disconnect the data cable and power cable from the connectors on the optical drive [1, 2].
b. Press the blue release tab [3] and slide the optical drive out of the optical drive bay [4].

Installing the optical drive (3.5-inch)

1. Insert the optical drive into the optical drive bay until it clicks into place.

2. Connect the data cable and power cable to the connectors on the optical drive.

3. Install the:

• bezel

• cover

4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the SD card reader

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door.

4. To remove the SD card reader:

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a. Disconnect the SD card reader cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Remove the screw that secures the SD card reader to the computer [2].
c. Lift the SD card reader out of the computer [3].

Installing the SD card reader

1. Insert the SD card reader into the slot on the system board.

2. Tighten the screw to secure the SD card reader to the system board

3. Connect the SD card reader cable to the connector on the system board.

4. Close the front bezel door.

5. Install the:

a. bezel
b. cover

6. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the memory module

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door.

4. To remove the memory module:

a. Press the memory module retention tabs on both sides of the memory module.
b. Lift the memory module from the memory module connector on the system board.

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Installing the memory module

1. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector.

2. Insert the memory module into the memory module socket.

3. Press the memory module until the memory module retention tabs click into place.

4. Close the front bezel door.

5. Install the:

a. cover
b. bezel

6. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the PCIe expansion card

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door.

4. To remove the PCIe expansion card:

a. Pull the release latch to unlock the PCIe expansion card [1].
b. Push the release tab [2] and lift the PCIe expansion card out of the computer [3].

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Installing the PCIe expansion card

1. Pull the release latch to open it.

2. Insert the PCIe expansion card to the connector on the system board.

3. Secure the PCIe expansion card by pushing the card retention latch until it clicks into place.

4. Close the release latch.

5. Close the front bezel door.

6. Install the:

a. bezel
b. cover

7. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the optional Ethernet port card

NOTE: The location of the Ethernet port card may vary from what is displayed in the illustration.

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door.

4. To remove the Ethernet port card:

a. Pull the release latch to open it [1].
b. Hold the Ethernet port card and pull it to disengage it from the slot on the system board.
c. Lift the Ethernet port card from the computer [2].

Installing the optional Ethernet port card

1. Pull the release latch to open it.

2. Align the Ethernet port card with the slot on the back on the computer and the card connector with

the connector on the system board.

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3. Insert the Ethernet port card into the connector on the system board until it clicks into place.

4. Close the release latch.

5. Install the:

a. bezel
b. cover

6. Close the front bezel door.

7. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the power supply unit (PSU)

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door.

4. To remove the PSU:

a. Remove the screws that secure the PSU to the computer [1].
b. Disconnect the PSU cables from the connectors on the system board [2, 3].
c. Unroute the PSU cables from the retention clips.
d. Press the metal release tab [4], slide the PSU toward the back and lift it out of the computer [5].

Installing the power supply unit (PSU)

1. Insert the PSU into the PSU slot and slide it toward the back of the computer until it clicks into place.

2. Tighten the screws to secure the PSU to the computer.

3. Route the PSU cables through the retention clips.

4. Connect the PSU cables to the connectors on the system board.

5. Close the front bezel door.

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6. Install the:

• bezel

• cover

7. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the VGA daughter board

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door

4. To remove the VGA daughter board:

a. Remove the screws that secure the VGA connector to the computer [1].
b. Slide the VGA connector to release it from the computer [2].
c. Remove the screw that secures the VGA daughter board to the computer [3].
d. Lift the VGA daughter board using the handle to remove it from the computer [4].

Installing the VGA daughter board

1. Align the VGA daughter board with the screw holder on the system board.

2. Tighten the screw to secure the VGA daughter board to the system board.

3. Insert the VGA connector into the slot at the back of the computer.

4. Tighten the screws to secure the VGA connector to the computer.

5. Close the front bezel door.

6. Install the:

• bezel

• cover

7. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Removing the intrusion switch

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door.

4. To remove the intrusion switch:

a. Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Unroute the intrusion switch cable from the fan grommet [2].
c. Slide the intrusion switch and lift it away from the computer [3].

Installing the intrusion switch

1. Insert the intrusion switch into the slot on the computer.

2. Route the intrusion switch cable through the fan grommet.

3. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the connector on the system board.

4. Close the front bezel door.

5. Install the:

• bezel

• cover

6. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the power switch

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door.

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4. To remove the power switch:

a. Disconnect the power switch cable from the system board [1].
b. Unroute the power switch cable from the retention clip.
c. Press the release tab [2] and slide the power switch out of the computer [3].

Installing the power switch

1. Insert the power switch into the slot and press it until it clicks into place.

2. Route the power switch cable through the cable retention clip.

3. Connect the power switch cable to the connector on the system board.

4. Close the front bezel door.

5. Install the:

• bezel

• cover

6. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the speaker

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door.

4. To remove the speaker:

a. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Close the front bezel door.
c. Press the release tabs [2], and slide the speaker [3] and the speaker cable [4] out of the slot.

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Installing the speaker

1. Insert the speaker into the slot and press it until it clicks into place.

2. Open the front bezel door.

3. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board.

4. Close the front bezel door.

5. Install the:

a. bezel
b. cover

6. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the coin cell battery

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door.

4. To remove the coin cell battery:

a. Using a plastic scribe, release the coin cell battery until it pops out.
b. Remove the coin cell battery from the connector on the system board.

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Installing the coin cell battery

1. Hold the coin cell battery with the "+" sign facing up and slide it under the securing tabs at the

positive side of the connector.

2. Press the battery into the connector until it locks into place.

3. Close the front bezel door.

4. Install the:

• bezel

• cover

5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the heat sink assembly

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door.

4. To remove the heat sink assembly:

a. Disconnect the heat sink assembly cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the system board [2, 3, 4, 5].
c. Lift the heat sink assembly away from the computer [6].

Installing the heat sink assembly

1. Place the heat sink assembly on the processor.

2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board.

3. Connect the heat sink assembly cable to the connector on the system board.

4. Close the front bezel door.

5. Install the:

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• bezel

• cover

6. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the processor

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door.

4. Remove the heat sink assembly.

5. To remove the processor:

a. Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor

shield [1].
b. Lift the lever upward and lift the processor shield [2].
c. Lift the processor out of the socket [3].

CAUTION: The processor socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be
careful not to bend the pins in the processor socket when removing the processor out of
the socket.

Installing the processor

1. Align the processor with the socket keys.

CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned
correctly, it engages easily into the socket.

2. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket.

3. Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys.

4. Close the processor shield by sliding it under the retention screw.

5. Lower the socket lever and push it under the tab to lock it.

6. Install the heat sink assembly.

7. Close the front bezel door.

8. Install the:

a. bezel
b. cover

9. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Removing the system fan

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door.

4. To remove the system fan:

a. Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Stretch the grommets securing the fan to the computer to ease the removal of the fan [2].
c. Slide the system fan out of the computer [3].

Installing the system fan

1. Hold the system fan by the sides with the cable end facing the bottom of the computer.

2. Insert the grommets into the slots on the back of the computer.

3. Pass the grommets through the corresponding grooves on the system fan.

4. Stretch the grommets and slide the system fan toward the computer until it locks into place.

NOTE: Install the lower two grommets first.

5. Connect the system fan cable to the connector on the system board.

6. Close the front bezel door.

7. Install the:

a. bezel
b. cover

8. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Removing the system board

1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the:

• cover

• bezel

3. Open the front bezel door.

4. Remove the:

• heat sink assembly

• processor

• PCIe expansion card

• VGA daughter board

• optional Ethernet port card

• memory module

5. Disconnect all the cables from the connectors on the system board.

6. To remove the system board:

a. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer [1].
b. Slide the system board toward the front of the computer and lift it away from the computer [2].

Installing the system board

1. Hold the system board by its edges and angle it toward the back of the computer.

2. Lower the system board into the computer until the connectors at the back of the system board

align with the slots on the back wall of the computer, and the screw holes on the system board align
with the standoffs on the computer.

3. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer.

4. Route all the cables through the routing channels and connect all the cables to the connectors on

the system board.

5. Install the:

• memory module

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• optional Ethernet port card

• PCIe expansion card

• VGA daughter board

• processor

• heat sink assembly

6. Close the front bezel door.

7. Install the:

• bezel

• cover

8. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.

System board layout

1. PCIe x1 connector 2. PCIe x1 connector

3. PCIe x16 connector 4. PCIe x1 connector

5. RJ-45 connector 6. VGA daughter board connector

7. USB 3.0 connector 8. PS2/COM daughter board connector

9. DisplayPort connector 10. HDMI connector

11. Line out connector 12. Intrusion switch connector

13. System fan connector 14. Processor

15. CPU power connector 16. CPU fan connector

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17. Memory module connectors 18. SD Card Reader daughter board connector
(optional)

19. Power switch connector 20. Universal Audio jack

21. USB 2.0 connector 22. USB 3.0 connector

23. SATA1 connector 24. SATA3 connector

25. Internal speaker connector 26. ATX power connector

27. Hard drive and optical drive power cable

connector

29. Internal USB connector 30. Coin cell battery

31. RTCRST/Password clear/MFG Jumper

28. SATA0 connector

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Troubleshooting your computer

You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like diagnostic lights, beep codes, and error
messages during the operation of the computer.

Diagnostic power LED codes

Table 1. Diagnostic power LED codes

Power LED light status Possible cause Troubleshooting steps

Off The computer is either

turned off or is not
receiving power or in
Hibernation mode.

• Re-seat the power
cable in the power
connector on the
back of the
computer and the
electrical outlet.

• If the computer is
plugged into a power
strip, ensure that the
power strip is
plugged into an
electrical outlet and
is turned on. Also,
bypass power
protection devices,
power strips, and
power extension
cables to verify that
the computer turns
on properly.

• Ensure the electrical
outlet is working by
testing it with
another device, such
as a lamp.

3

Steady/blinking amber Computer fails to

complete POST or
processor failure.

Slow Blinking white light Computer is in sleep

mode.

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• Remove and reinstall
any cards.

• Remove and reinstall
the graphics card, if
applicable.

• Ensure the power
cable is connected
to the system board
and processor.

• Press the power
button to bring the
computer out of the
sleep mode.

• Ensure all power
cables are securely

Power LED light status Possible cause Troubleshooting steps

connected to the
system board.

• Ensure the main
power cable and
front panel cable are
connected to the
system board.

Steady white The computer is fully

functional and in the On
state.

Diagnostic error messages

Table 2. Diagnostic error messages

Error messages Description

AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE

BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME

CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE

The touchpad or external mouse may be faulty. For
an external mouse, check the cable connection.
Enable the Pointing Device option in the System
Setup program.

Ensure that you have spelled the command
correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used
the correct path name.

The primary cache internal to the microprocessor
has failed. Contact Dell.

If the computer is not
responding, do the
following:

• Ensure the display is
connected and
turned on.

• If the display is
connected and
turned on, listen for a
beep code.

CD DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE

DATA ERROR

DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY

DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION

DRIVE NOT READY

ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD

The optical drive does not respond to commands
from the computer.

The hard drive cannot read the data.

One or more memory modules may be faulty or
improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules
or, if necessary, replace them.

The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard
drive tests in Dell Diagnostics.

The operation requires a hard drive in the bay
before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the
hard drive bay.

The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard.
Reinsert the card or try another card.

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Error messages Description

EXTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED

The amount of memory recorded in non-volatile
memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory
module installed in the computer. Restart the
computer. If the error appears again, Contact Dell

THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR
THE DESTINATION DRIVE

A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? " < > |

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GATE A20 FAILURE

GENERAL FAILURE

HARD-DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION ERROR

HARD-DISK DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE 0

The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit
on the disk, or the disk is full. Try copying the file to
a different disk or use a larger capacity disk.

Do not use these characters in filenames.

A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the
memory module or, if necessary, replace it.

The operating system is unable to carry out the
command. The message is usually followed by
specific information. For example, Printer out

of paper. Take the appropriate action.

The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut
down the computer, remove the hard drive, and
boot the computer from an optical drive. Then,
shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive,
and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive
tests in Dell Diagnostics.

The hard drive does not respond to commands
from the computer. Shut down the computer,
remove the hard drive, and boot the computer
from an optical drive. Then, shut down the
computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the
computer. If the problem persists, try another
drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in Dell
Diagnostics.

HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE

HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE

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The hard drive does not respond to commands
from the computer. Shut down the computer,
remove the hard drive, and boot the computer
from an optical drive. Then, shut down the
computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the
computer. If the problem persists, try another
drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in Dell
Diagnostics.

The hard drive may be defective. Shut down the
computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the
computer from an optical. Then, shut down the
computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the
computer. If the problem persists, try another
drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in Dell

Diagnostics.

Error messages Description

INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA

The operating system is trying to boot to non­bootable media, such as an optical drive. Insert
bootable media.

INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION­PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM

KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE

KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE

KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE

KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE

LICENSED CONTENT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN
MEDIADIRECT

The system configuration information does not
match the hardware configuration. The message is
most likely to occur after a memory module is
installed. Correct the appropriate options in the
system setup program.

For external keyboards, check the cable
connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in
Dell Diagnostics.

For external keyboards, check the cable
connection. Restart the computer, and avoid
touching the keyboard or the mouse during the
boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in
Dell Diagnostics.

For external keyboards, check the cable
connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in
Dell Diagnostics.

For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable
connection. Restart the computer, and avoid
touching the keyboard or keys during the boot
routine. Run the Stuck Key test in Dell Diagnostics.

Dell MediaDirect cannot verify the Digital Rights
Management (DRM) restrictions on the file, so the
file cannot be played.

MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS,
READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE

MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR

MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT
ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE

MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT
ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE

A memory module may be faulty or improperly
seated. Reinstall the memory module or, if
necessary, replace it.

The software you are attempting to run is
conflicting with the operating system, another
program, or a utility. Shut down the computer, wait
for 30 seconds, and then restart it. Run the
program again. If the error message still appears,
see the software documentation.

A memory module may be faulty or improperly
seated. Reinstall the memory module or, if
necessary, replace it.

A memory module may be faulty or improperly
seated. Reinstall the memory module or, if
necessary, replace it.

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Error messages Description

MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS,
READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE

A memory module may be faulty or improperly
seated. Reinstall the memory module or, if
necessary, replace it.

NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE

NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE

NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT

NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. EXIT
SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN

OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND

OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM

SECTOR NOT FOUND

The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the
hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive
is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a
boot device.

The operating system may be corrupted, Contact

Dell.

A chip on the system board may be
malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in Dell
Diagnostics.

You have too many programs open. Close all
windows and open the program that you want to
use.

Reinstall the operating system. If the problem
persists, Contact Dell.

The optional ROM has failed. Contact Dell.

The operating system cannot locate a sector on
the hard drive. You may have a defective sector or
corrupted File Allocation Table (FAT) on the hard
drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to
check the file structure on the hard drive. See

Windows Help and Support for instructions (click
Start → Help and Support). If a large number of

sectors are defective, back up the data (if possible),
and then format the hard drive.

SEEK ERROR

SHUTDOWN FAILURE

TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER

TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED

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The operating system cannot find a specific track
on the hard drive.

A chip on the system board may be
malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in Dell
Diagnostics. If the message reappears, Contact

Dell.

System configuration settings are corrupted.
Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to
charge the battery. If the problem persists, try to
restore the data by entering the System Setup
program, then immediately exit the program. If the
message reappears, Contact Dell.

The reserve battery that supports the system
configuration settings may require recharging.
Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to

Error messages Description

charge the battery. If the problem persists, Contact

Dell.

TIME-OF-DAY NOT SET-PLEASE RUN THE
SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM

TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED

UNEXPECTED INTERRUPT IN PROTECTED MODE

X:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE DEVICE IS
NOT READY

The time or date stored in the system setup
program does not match the system clock. Correct
the settings for the Date and Time options.

A chip on the system board may be
malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in Dell
Diagnostics.

The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or
a memory module may be loose. Run the System

Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in
Dell Diagnostics or Contact Dell.

Insert a disk into the drive and try again.

System error messages

Table 3. System error messages

System message Description

Alert! Previous attempts at booting
this system have failed at checkpoint
[nnnn]. For help in resolving this
problem, please note this checkpoint
and contact Dell Technical Support

The computer failed to complete the boot routine
three consecutive times for the same error.

CMOS checksum error

CPU fan failure

System fan failure

Hard-disk drive failure

Keyboard failure

No boot device available

No timer tick interrupt

RTC is reset, BIOS Setup default has been loaded.

CPU fan has failed.

System fan has failed.

Possible hard disk drive failure during POST.

Keyboard failure or loose cable. If reseating the
cable does not solve the problem, replace the
keyboard.

No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard
disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device
exists.

• If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that
the cables are connected and that the drive is
installed properly and partitioned as a boot
device.

• Enter system setup and ensure that the boot
sequence information is correct.

A chip on the system board might be
malfunctioning or motherboard failure.

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System message Description

NOTICE - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING
SYSTEM has reported that a parameter
has exceeded its normal operating
range. Dell recommends that you back up
your data regularly. A parameter out of
range may or may not indicate a
potential hard drive problem

S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure.

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4

System Setup

System Setup enables you to manage your computer 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 configuration

• Enable or disable integrated devices

• Set performance and power management thresholds

• Manage your computer 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:

• Removable Drive (if available)

• STXXXX Drive

NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number.

• Optical Drive

• Diagnostics

NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, will display the ePSA diagnostics screen.

The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.

Navigation keys

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 restart the system.

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Table 4. Navigation keys

Keys Navigation

Up arrow Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow Moves to the next field.

Enter Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in

the field.

Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.

Tab Moves to the next focus area.

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 overview

System Setup allows you to:

• Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your
computer.

• Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password.

• Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed.

Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the System Setup screen
information for future reference.

CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program.
Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly.

Accessing System Setup

1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2. After the white Dell logo appears, press F2 immediately.

The System Setup page is displayed.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the
desktop. Then, shut down or restart your computer and try again.

NOTE: After the Dell logo appears, you can also press F12 and then select BIOS setup.

System Setup options

NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or
may not appear.

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Table 5. General

Option Description

System Information Displays the following information:

• System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag,
Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.

• Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available,

Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM 1
Size,, DIMM 2 Size, DIMM 3 Size, and DIMM 4 Size.

• PCI Information: Displays SLOT1, SLOT2, SLOT3, SLOT4, and SLOT5_M.
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• Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor
ID, Current Clock Speed, Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock
Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3 Cache, HT Capable, and 64­Bit Technology.

• Device Information: Displays SATA-0, LOM MAC Address, Video
Controller, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, and Bluetooth Device.

Boot Sequence

Allows you to specify the order in which the computer attempts to find an
operating system from the devices specified in this list.

• Legacy

• UEFI

Advanced Boot Options Allows you to select the Enable Legacy Option ROMs option, when in UEFI

boot mode. By default, this option is enabled.

Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date

and time take effect immediately.

Table 6. System Configuration

Option Description

Integrated NIC Allows you to control the on-board LAN controller. The options are:

• Disabled

• Enabled (default)

• Enabled w/PXE

• Enabled w/Cloud Desktop

NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items
listed in this section may or may not appear.

WIDI Allows you to connect to display through WiFi. WIDI requires Intel WiFi card,

Intel graphics, and WIDI receiver in display (or WIDI compliant display). To
install the WIDI application, see the dell.com/support site to download the
WIDI application.

NOTE: When installing the WIDI application, connect the display to Intel
on-board graphic output.

Serial Port Allows you to determine how the built-in serial port to operate. The options

are:

• Disabled

• COM 1 – Default setting

• COM 2

• COM 3

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Option Description

• COM 4

SATA Operation Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated hard drive

controller.

• Disabled = The SATA controllers are hidden

• ATA = SATA is configured for ATA mode

• RAID ON = SATA is configured to support RAID mode

Drives Allows you to enable or disable the various drives on-board:

• SATA-0

• SATA-1

• SATA-2

• SATA-3

Smart Reporting This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are

reported during system startup. This option is disabled by default.

USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller for:

• Enable Boot Support

• Enable Front USB Ports

• Enable Rear USB Ports

All the options are enabled by default.

Front USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the front USB ports. All the ports are enabled

by default.

Back USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the back USB ports. All the ports are enabled

by default.

USB PowerShare This option allows you to charge the external devices, such as mobile

phones, music player. This option is disabled by default.

Audio Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller.

• Enable Microphone

• Enable Internal Speaker

Both the options are enabled by default.

Miscellaneous Devices Allows you to enable or disable the various on-board devices.

• Enable PCI Slot

• Enable Media Card (default option)

• Disable Media Card

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Table 7. Video

Option Description

Primary Display Allows you to select the primary display when multiple controllers are

available in the system.

• Auto

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Option Description

• Intel HD Graphics

NOTE: If you do not select Auto, the on-board graphics device will be
present and enabled.

Table 8. Security

Option Description

Admin Password Allows you to set, change, and delete the admin password.

System Password Allows you to set, change, and delete the system password.

Internal HDD-0 Password Allows you to set, change, and delete the computer’s internal HDD.

Internal HDD-0 Password Allows you to set, change, and delete the computer’s internal HDD.

Strong Password This option lets you enable or disable strong passwords for the system.

Password Configuration Allows you to control the minimum and maximum number of characters

allowed for a administrative password and the system password.

Password Bypass This 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 disabled by default.

• Reboot Bypass — Bypass the password prompts on Restarts (warm
boots).

NOTE: The system will always prompt for the system and internal HDD
passwords when powered on from the off state (a cold boot). Also, the
system will always prompt for passwords on any module bay HDDs that
may be present.

Password Change This option lets you determine whether changes to the System and Hard

Disk passwords are permitted when an administrator password is set.
Allow Non-Admin Password Changes - This option is enabled by default.

TPM 1.2 Security Allows you to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is visible

to the operating system.

• TPM On (default)

• Clear

• PPI Bypass for Enable Commands

• PPI Bypass for Disable Commands

• Disabled

• Enabled (default)

Computrace This field lets you Activate or Disable the BIOS module interface of the

optional Computrace Service from Absolute Software. Enables or disables
the optional Computrace service designed for asset management.

• Deactivate - This option is disabled by default.

• Disable

• Activate

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Option Description

Chassis Intrusion Allows you to control the chassis intrusion feature. You can set this option

to:

• Enable

• Disable

• On-Silent — Enabled by default if chassis intrusion is detected.

CPU XD Support Allows you to enable or disable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.

This option is enabled by default.

OROM Keyboard Access This option determines whether users are able to enter Option ROM

Configuration screens via hotkeys during boot. Specifically, these settings
are capable of preventing access to Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel
Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12)

• Enable — User may enter OROM configuration screens via the hotkey.

• One-Time Enable — User may enter OROM configuration screens via
the hotkeys on next boot only. After next boot, the setting will revert to
disabled.

• Disable — User may not enter OROM configuration screens via the
hotkey.

This option is set to Enable by default.

Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to enable or disable the option to enter Setup when an

Administrative password is set. This option is not set by default.

HDD Protection Support Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Protection feature. This option is

an advanced feature, which is intended to keep the HDD data secure and
unchangeable. By default, this option is disabled.

Table 9. Secure Boot

Option Description

Secure Boot Enable Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot feature

• Disable

• Enable

Expert key Management Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in

Custom Mode. The Enable Custom Mode option is disabled by default.
The options are:

• PK

• KEK

• db

• dbx

If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and

dbx

appear. The options are:

• Save to File- Saves the key to a user-selected file

• Replace from File- Replaces the current key with a key from a user-

selected file

• Append from File- Adds a key to the current database from a user-

selected file

• Delete- Deletes the selected key

• Reset All Keys- Resets to default setting

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Option Description

• 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.

Table 10. Intel Software Guard Extensions

Option Description

Intel SGX Enable Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Software Guard Extensions to

provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive
information in the context of the main operating system.

• Disabled (default)

• Enabled

Enclave Memory Size Allows you to set the Intel SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size.

• 32 MB

• 64 MB

• 128 MB

Table 11. Performance

Option Description

Multi Core Support This field specifies whether the process will have one or all cores enabled.

This option is enabled by default.

Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of the processor.

This option is disabled by default.

C States Control Allows you to enable or disable additional processor sleep states. This option

is disabled by default.

Limited CPUID Value Allows you to limit the maximum value of the processor standard CPUID

function. This options is disable by default.

Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.

This option is enabled by default.

HyperThread control Allows you to enable or disable HyperThreading in the processor.

Table 12. Power Management

Option Description

AC Recovery Determines how the system responds when AC power is re-applied after a

power loss. You can set the AC Recovery to:

• Power Off

• Power On

• Last Power State

This option is Power Off by default.

Auto On Time Sets time to automatically turn on the computer. Time is kept in standard

12-hour format (hour:minutes:seconds). Change the startup time by typing
the values in the time and AM/PM fields.

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Option Description

NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using
the switch on a power strip or surge protector or if Auto Power is set to
disabled.

Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled.

• Disabled

• Enabled in S5 only

• Enabled in S4 and S5

This option is Disabled by default.

Fan Control Override Allows you to determine the speed of the system fan. When this option is

enabled, the system fan runs at the maximum speed. This option is disabled
by default.

USB Wake Support Allows you to enable the USB devices to wake the computer from standby

mode.

Wake on LAN/WWAN This option allows the computer to power up from the off state when

triggered by a special LAN 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 Disabled by default.

Block Sleep

Allows you to block entering to sleep (S3 state) in OS environment. This
option is disabled by default.

Intel Ready Mode Allows you to enable the capability of Intel Ready Mode Technology. This

option is disabled by default.

Table 13. POST Behavior

Option Description

Numlock LED Allows you to enable or disable the Numlock feature when your computer

starts. This option is enabled by default.

MEBx Hotkey Allows you to specify whether the MEBx Hotkey function should be enabled

when the system boots. This option is enabled by default.

Keyboard Errors Allows you to enable or disable the keyboard error reporting when the

computer starts. This option is enabled by default.

Fast Boot This option can speed up the boot process by bypassing some compatibility

steps:

• Minimal — The system boots quickly, unless the BIOS has been updated,
memory changed, or the previous POST did not complete.

• Thorough — The system does not skip any steps in the boot process.

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Option Description

• 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.

Table 14. Virtualization Support

Option Description

Virtualization This 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
disabled by default.

VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the

additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization technology
for direct I/O. Enable Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O - This
option is disabled by default.

Trusted Execution This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM)

can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by the Intel Trusted
Execution Technology. This option is disabled by default.

Table 15. Maintenance

Option Description

Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.

Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This

option is not set by default.

SERR Messages Controls the SERR message mechanism. This option is not set by default.

Some graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be
disabled.

Dell Development
Configuration

Allows you to turn on/off certain features to control the BIOS. This option is
disabled by default.

BIOS Downgrade Allows you to control flashing of the system firmware to the previous

versions. This option is enabled by default.

NOTE: If this option is not selected, the flashing of the system firmware
to the previous versions is blocked.

Data Wipe Allows you to securely erase the data from all the available internal storages,

such as HDD, SSD, mSATA, and eMMC. This option is disabled by default.

BIOS recovery Allows you to recover the corrupted BIOS conditions from the recovery files

on the primary hard drive or an external USB key.

Table 16. Cloud Desktop

Option Description

Server Lookup Method Allows you to specify how the cloud desktop software will lookup server

addresses.

• Static

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Option Description

• DNS (Default)

Server Name Allows you to specify the name of the server

Server IP Address Specifies the primary static IP address of the cloud desktop server. The

default IP address is 255.255.255.255

Server port Specifies the primary port of the cloud desktop. The default setting is 06910.

Client Address Method Specifies how the client will obtain the IP address.

• Static IP

• DHCP (Default)

Client IP address Specifies the static IP address of the client. The default IP address is

255.255.255.255

Client Subnet Mask Specifies the subnet mask address of the client. The default IP address is

255.255.255.255

Client Gateway Specifies the gateway address of the client. The default IP address is

255.255.255.255

DNS IP Address Specifies the DNS IP address of the client. The default IP address is

255.255.255.255

Domain Name Specifies the domain name of the client.

Advanced Allows you to turn on the Verbose mode for advanced debugging. This

option is disabled by default.

Table 17. System Logs

Option Description

BIOS Events Displays the system event log and allows you to:

• Clear Log

• Mark all Entries

Table 18. Advanced configurations

Option Description

ASPM Allows you to activate the state power management.

• 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. Restart the computer.

2. Go to Dell.com/support.

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3. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.

NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?

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,

click Download File.
The File Download window appears.

11. Click Save to save the file on your computer.

12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: It is recommended not to update the BIOS version for more than 3 revisions. For example: If
you want to update the BIOS from 1.0 to 7.0, then install version 4.0 first and then install version 7.0.

System and setup password

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.

Password type Description

System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.

Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of

your computer.

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.

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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 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.

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 System Setup.

The computer reboots.

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Specifications

NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your
computer in:

• Windows 10, click or tap Start → Settings → System → About.

• Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, click or tap Start → PC Settings → PC and devices → PC
Info.

• Windows 7, click Start , right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.

Table 19. Processor

Feature Specification

Processor type

Total cache Up to 8 MB cache depending on processor type

• 6th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 series

• Intel Celeron

• Intel PDC

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Table 20. Memory

Feature Specification

Type DDR3L

Speed 1600 MHz

Connectors Two UDIMM slots

Memory module capacity 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB

Minimum memory 2 GB

NOTE: The minimum memory may differ based on
the operating system installed on the computer.

Maximum memory 16 GB

NOTE: Each UDIMM slot supports a minimum of 4
GB and a maximum of 8 GB.

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Table 21. Video

Feature Specification

Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 / 510

Discrete PCI Express x16 graphics adapter

Table 22. Audio

Feature Specification

Integrated Realtek HDA Codec ALC3234

Table 23. Network

Feature Specification

Integrated Realtek RTL8111HSD-CG Gigabit Ethernet LAN

10/100/1000 Mb/s controller

Table 24. System information

Feature Specification

System chipset Intel H110

DMA channels Two 8237 DMA controllers with seven independently

programmable channels

Interrupt levels Integrated I/O APIC capability with 24 interrupts

BIOS chip (NVRAM) 16 MB

Table 25. Expansion bus

Feature Specification

Bus type PCIe gen3 (x16), USB 2.0, and USB 3.0

Bus speed PCI Express:

• x1 -slot each direction speed – up to 985 MB/s

• x16-slot each direction speed–16 GB/s

SATA: 1.5 Gbps, 3.0 Gbps, and 6 Gbps

Table 26. Cards

Feature Specification

PCI express x1 Full height card

PCI express x16 Full height card

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Table 27. Drives

Feature Specification

Externally accessible (5.25-inch drive bays) Two

Optical drive One

Table 28. External connectors

Feature Specification

Audio

Front panel Universal Audio Jack

Back panel Line out connector

Network adapter RJ-45 connector

Serial 9-pin connector; 16550 C compatible (optional)

Parallel 25-pin connector (optional)

USB 2.0

• Front panel: N/A

• Back panel: two

USB 3.0

• Front panel: two

• Back panel: two

Video

• 19-pin HDMI connector

• 20-pin DisplayPort connector

• 15-pin VGA connector (optional)

NOTE: Available video connectors may vary based
on the graphics card selected.

Keyboard and mouse Back panel:

• PS2 Keyboard 6-pin connector (optional)

• PS2 Mouse 6-pin connector (optional)

Table 29. Internal connectors

Feature Specification

PCI Express x1 data width (maximum) — one

36-pin connector

PCI Express lane

PCI Express x16 data width (maximum) — 16

164-pin connector

PCI Express lanes

Serial ATA Three 7-pin connectors

Memory Two 240-pin connectors

Internal USB 10-pin connector

System fan 4-pin connector

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Feature Specification

Front panel control 5-pin connector

Processor 1151-pin connector

Processor fan 4-pin connector

Service mode/Password clear/RTC reset

6-pin connector

jumper

Internal speaker 4-pin connector

Intruder connector 3-pin connector

Power connector

One 8-pin for PSU, one 4-pin for CPU, one 8-pin for
SATA power

Table 30. Controls and lights

Feature Specification

Front of the computer

Power button light White light — Solid white light indicates power-on state;

slow blinking white light indicates sleep state of the
computer.

Drive activity light White light — Slow 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 10 Mbps connection exists between the
network and the computer.

• Green — a 100 Mbps connection exists between the
network and the computer.

• Orange — a 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 light Green 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.

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Table 31. Power

NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating.

Power Wattage Maximum Heat

Dissipation

240 W 819.00 BTU/hr 100 V AC to 240 V AC,

Coin cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell

Table 32. Physical dimension

Feature Specifications

Height 350.00 mm (13.77 inches)

Width 154.00 mm (6.06 inches)

Depth 274.00 mm (10.78 inches)

Weight 8.00 kg (17.64 lb)

Table 33. Environmental

Feature Specification

Temperature range

Operating 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)

Relative humidity (maximum)

Voltage

50 Hz to 60 Hz, 4A/2A

Operating 20 percent to 80 percent (non-condensing)

Storage 5 percent to 95 percent (non-condensing)

Maximum vibration

Operating 0.26 Grms

Storage 2.20 Grms

Maximum shock

Operating 40 G

Storage 105 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 level G1 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 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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