Dell OptiPlex 5490 All-In-One Specifications

OptiPlex 5490 All-In-One

Setup and Specifications

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Contents

Chapter 1: Set up your Optiplex 5490............................................................................................ 4

Chapter 2: Views of Optiplex 5490............................................................................................... 11

Front...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Retractable camera........................................................................................................................................................... 12

Left........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Right...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Back.......................................................................................................................................................................................15

Bottom..................................................................................................................................................................................16

Inside view of your computer.......................................................................................................................................... 17

System board layout..........................................................................................................................................................19

Chapter 3: Specifications of Optiplex 5490................................................................................. 20

Dimensions and weight.................................................................................................................................................... 20

Processors........................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Chipset.................................................................................................................................................................................22

Operating system.............................................................................................................................................................. 23

Memory................................................................................................................................................................................23

Memory configuration matrix................................................................................................................................... 24

External ports..................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Internal slots....................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Ethernet...............................................................................................................................................................................25

Wireless module.................................................................................................................................................................25

Audio.....................................................................................................................................................................................25

Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Media-card reader............................................................................................................................................................. 27

Camera.................................................................................................................................................................................27

Power ratings..................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Power supply connectors.......................................................................................................................................... 29

Display.................................................................................................................................................................................. 29

GPU—Integrated.............................................................................................................................................................. 30

GPU—Discrete.................................................................................................................................................................. 30

Computer environment.................................................................................................................................................... 30

Security................................................................................................................................................................................ 31

Data security....................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Environmental.................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Regulatory........................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Operating and storage environment.............................................................................................................................32

Chapter 4: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 34

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Set up your Optiplex 5490

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

1. Set up the stand.

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Figure 1. Fixed stand

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Figure 2. Height Adjustable Stand

NOTE: Follow the same procedure to install the Height Adjustable Stand with Optical Disk Drive.

2. Set up the keyboard and mouse.

NOTE: For setup instructions, see the documentation shipped with the keyboard and mouse.

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3. Route the power cable through the stand, then connect the power cable.

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4. Press the power button.

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5. Finish operating system setup.

For Ubuntu:

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. For more information about installing and configuring Ubuntu, see
the knowledge base articles SLN151664 and SLN151748 at www.dell.com/support.

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.

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● 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.

6. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.

Table 1. Locate Dell apps

Resources Description

Dell Product Registration

Register your computer with Dell.

Dell Help & Support

Access help and support for your computer.

SupportAssist

SupportAssist is the smart technology that keeps your computer running at its best by optimizing
settings, detecting issues, removing viruses and notifies when you need to make system
updates. SupportAssist proactively checks the health of your system's hardware and software.
When an issue is detected, the necessary system state information is sent to Dell to begin
troubleshooting. SupportAssist is preinstalled on most of the Dell devices running Windows
operating system. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide on

www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools.

NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.

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Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued)

Resources Description

Dell Update

Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available.
For more information about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article SLN305843 at

www.dell.com/support.

Dell Digital Delivery

Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer.
For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 153764 at

www.dell.com/support.

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Topics:

• Front

Retractable camera

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• Left

• Right

• Back

• Bottom

• Inside view of your computer

• System board layout

Front

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Views of Optiplex 5490

1. Full HD webcam

2. Camera-status light

3. Display

4. Speakers

5. Power button/power-status indicator

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