Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro, OptiPlex 7050, OptiPlex 3050 Owner's Manual
OptiPlex 7050 Micro
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: D10U
Regulatory Type: D10U002
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
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.
© 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks
may be trademarks of their respective owners.
2017 - 02
Rev. A00
Contents
1 Working on your computer............................................................................................................................. 6
Safety instructions.............................................................................................................................................................6
Before working inside your computer..............................................................................................................................6
Turning o your computer.................................................................................................................................................7
Turning o your computer — Windows 10...............................................................................................................7
Turning o your computer — Windows 7.................................................................................................................7
After working inside your computer.................................................................................................................................7
2 Removing and installing components............................................................................................................. 8
Recommended tools..........................................................................................................................................................8
Cover................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Removing cover........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Installing cover..............................................................................................................................................................9
Coin cell battery................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Removing coin cell battery..........................................................................................................................................9
Installing coin cell battery...........................................................................................................................................10
Storage...............................................................................................................................................................................10
Removing 2.5–inch drive assembly..........................................................................................................................10
Removing the 2.5–inch drive from the drive bracket.............................................................................................11
Installing the drive into the drive bracket................................................................................................................. 11
Installing 2.5–inch drive assembly............................................................................................................................ 12
M.2 PCIe SSD .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Removing the M.2 PCIe SSD ...................................................................................................................................12
Installing the M.2 PCIe SSD ..................................................................................................................................... 13
System fan.........................................................................................................................................................................13
Removing system fan.................................................................................................................................................13
Installing system fan...................................................................................................................................................14
Speaker.............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Removing speaker...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Installing speaker.........................................................................................................................................................15
Memory module................................................................................................................................................................15
Removing memory module........................................................................................................................................15
Installing memory module.......................................................................................................................................... 16
Heat sink............................................................................................................................................................................16
Removing heat sink.................................................................................................................................................... 16
Installing heat sink.......................................................................................................................................................17
Processor...........................................................................................................................................................................17
Removing processor...................................................................................................................................................17
Installing processor.....................................................................................................................................................18
System board.................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Removing system board............................................................................................................................................ 19
Installing system board.............................................................................................................................................. 20
System board layout...................................................................................................................................................21
Contents
3
3 Technology and components........................................................................................................................22
Processors........................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Verifying the processor usage in Task Manager...........................................................................................................22
Chipsets............................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Intel HD Graphics ............................................................................................................................................................22
Display options..................................................................................................................................................................23
Identifying the display adapters in Win 10............................................................................................................... 23
Identifying the display adapters in Win 7.................................................................................................................23
Downloading drivers.................................................................................................................................................. 23
Storage options................................................................................................................................................................23
Identifying hard drives in Windows 10..................................................................................................................... 23
Identifying hard drives in Windows 7.......................................................................................................................23
Verifying system memory in Windows 10 and Windows 7 .........................................................................................24
Windows 10.................................................................................................................................................................24
Windows 7...................................................................................................................................................................24
Verifying system memory in setup...........................................................................................................................24
Testing memory using ePSA.....................................................................................................................................24
USB features.................................................................................................................................................................... 24
USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB)...........................................................................................................25
Speed.......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Applications.................................................................................................................................................................26
Compatibility...............................................................................................................................................................26
HDMI 1.4............................................................................................................................................................................26
HDMI 1.4 Features......................................................................................................................................................27
Advantages of HDMI................................................................................................................................................. 27
4 System setup...............................................................................................................................................28
Boot Sequence.................................................................................................................................................................28
Navigation Keys................................................................................................................................................................28
System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................29
Assigning a system password and setup password...............................................................................................29
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password....................................................................... 30
System Setup options.....................................................................................................................................................30
Updating the BIOS ..........................................................................................................................................................36
Enabling smart power on.................................................................................................................................................37
5 Software......................................................................................................................................................38
Supported operating systems........................................................................................................................................ 38
Downloading drivers........................................................................................................................................................ 38
Downloading the chipset driver......................................................................................................................................38
Intel chipset drivers..........................................................................................................................................................39
Intel HD Graphics drivers................................................................................................................................................ 39
6 Troubleshooting your computer................................................................................................................... 40
Diagnostic power LED codes......................................................................................................................................... 40
Diagnostic error messages.............................................................................................................................................. 41
Contents
4
System error messages...................................................................................................................................................44
7 Technical specications............................................................................................................................... 45
System specications......................................................................................................................................................45
Memory specications.................................................................................................................................................... 45
Video specications.........................................................................................................................................................46
Audio specications.........................................................................................................................................................46
Communication specications........................................................................................................................................46
Storage specications.....................................................................................................................................................46
Ports and connectors specications............................................................................................................................. 46
Power supply specications............................................................................................................................................47
Physical dimension specications.................................................................................................................................. 47
Controls and lights specications...................................................................................................................................47
Environmental specications.......................................................................................................................................... 48
8 Contacting Dell............................................................................................................................................49
Contents 5
Working on your computer
Safety instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and 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 nish 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 www.Dell.com/regulatory_compliance
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certied 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 dierently than shown in this document.
1
Before working inside your computer
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
1 Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2 Ensure that your work surface is at and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
3 Turn o your computer (see Turning o your computer).
CAUTION
the network device.
4 Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
6 Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.
7 Remove the cover.
CAUTION
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.
6 Working on your computer
: To disconnect a network cable, rst unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from
: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface,
Turning o your computer
Turning o your computer — Windows 10
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open les and exit all open programs before you turn o your
computer.
1 Click or tap .
Click or tap and then click or tap Shut down.
2
NOTE: Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned o. If your computer and attached devices did not
automatically turn o when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds
to turn them o.
Turning o your computer — Windows 7
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open les and exit all open programs before you turn o your
computer.
1 Click Start.
2 Click Shut Down.
NOTE
: Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned o. If your computer and attached devices did not
automatically turn o when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds
to turn them o.
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
computer.
2 Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
3 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
4 Turn on your computer.
5 If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running ePSA diagnostics.
: To connect a network cable, rst plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the
Working on your computer
7
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 at blade screwdriver
• Phillips # 1 screwdriver
• Small plastic scribe
• Hex screwdriver
Cover
Removing cover
2
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 To remove the cover:
a Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the cover to the computer [1].
8 Removing and installing components
b Slide and lift the cover to remove from the computer.
NOTE: You may need a plastic scribe to release the cover from the edges.
Installing cover
1 Place the cover on the computer.
2 Slide the cover toward the back of the computer to install it.
3 Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the cover to the computer.
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Coin cell battery
Removing coin cell battery
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the cover.
3 To remove the coin cell battery:
a Press the release latch until the coin cell battery pops out [1].
b Remove the coin cell battery from the system board [2].
Removing and installing components
9
Installing 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 Install the cover.
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Storage
Removing 2.5–inch drive assembly
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the cover.
3 To remove the drive assembly:
a Press the blue tabs on both sides of the drive assembly [1].
b Push the drive assembly to release it from the computer [2].
c Remove the drive assembly from the computer [3].
10
Removing and installing components
Removing the 2.5–inch drive from the drive bracket
1 Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2 Remove the:
a cover
b 2.5–inch drive assembly
3 To remove the drive bracket:
a Pull one side of the drive bracket to disengage the pins on the bracket from the slots on the drive [1] and lift the drive [2].
Installing the drive into the drive bracket
1 Align and insert the pins on the drive bracket with the slots on one side of the drive.
2 Flex the other side of the drive bracket, and align and insert the pins on the bracket into the drive.
3 Install the:
a 2.5–inch drive assembly
b cover
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing and installing components
11
Installing 2.5–inch drive assembly
1 Insert the drive assembly into the slot on the computer.
2 Slide the drive assembly toward the connector until it clicks into place.
3 Install the cover.
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
M.2 PCIe SSD
Removing the M.2 PCIe SSD
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a cover
b 2.5–inch drive assembly
3 To remove the M.2 PCIe SSD:
a Pull the blue tab to release the M.2 PCIe SSD [1].
b Disconnect the M.2 PCIe SSD from the connector [2].
12
Removing and installing components
Installing the M.2 PCIe SSD
1 Insert the M.2 PCIe SSD to the connector.
2 Press the blue tab to secure the M.2 PCIe SSD.
3 Install the:
a 2.5–inch drive assembly
b cover
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
System fan
Removing system fan
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the cover.
3 To remove the system fan:
a Press the blue tabs on both sides of the system fan [1].
b Slide and lift the system fan to release it from the computer.
c Turn the system fan over to remove it from the computer [2].
4 Disconnect the speaker cable and system fan cable from the connectors on the system board.
Removing and installing components
13
Installing system fan
1 Connect the speaker cable and system fan cable to the connectors on the system board.
2 Place the system fan on the computer and slide the system fan until it clicks into place.
3 Install the cover.
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Speaker
Removing speaker
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a cover
b system fan
3 To remove the speaker:
a Release the speaker cable from the retention hooks on the system fan [1].
b Remove the M2.5X4 screws that secure the speaker to the system fan [2].
c Remove the speaker from the system fan [3].
14
Removing and installing components
Installing speaker
1 Align the slots on the speaker with the slots on the system fan.
2 Tighten the M2.5X4 screws to secure the speaker to the system fan.
3 Route the speaker cable through the retention hooks on the system fan.
4 Install the:
a system fan
b cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Memory module
Removing memory module
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a cover
b system fan
3 To remove the memory module:
a Pull the securing clips from the memory module until the memory module pops up [1].
Removing and installing components
15
Loading...