Dell Optiplex 7450 User Manual
Dell OptiPlex 7450 All-In-One
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: W11C
Regulatory Type: W11C002
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.
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2018 - 04
Rev. A02
Contents
1 Working on your computer............................................................................................................................. 7
Before working inside your computer..............................................................................................................................7
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Recommended tools.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Turning o your computer................................................................................................................................................ 8
Turning o your computer.......................................................................................................................................... 8
Turning o your computer — Windows 10...............................................................................................................8
After working inside your computer.................................................................................................................................9
Important Information........................................................................................................................................................9
2 Removing and installing components............................................................................................................10
Stand..................................................................................................................................................................................10
Removing the stand................................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing the stand......................................................................................................................................................12
Cable cover........................................................................................................................................................................12
Removing the cable cover.........................................................................................................................................12
Installing the cable cover........................................................................................................................................... 13
Back cover.........................................................................................................................................................................13
Removing the back cover..........................................................................................................................................13
Installing the back cover............................................................................................................................................ 14
Optical drive...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Removing the optical drive assembly.......................................................................................................................15
Installing the optical drive assembly......................................................................................................................... 16
Power and On-Screen Display buttons board............................................................................................................... 16
Removing the power and On-Screen Display- OSD buttons board.....................................................................16
Installing the power and OSD buttons board.......................................................................................................... 17
Speaker cover................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Removing the speaker cover.....................................................................................................................................17
Installing the speaker cover.......................................................................................................................................18
Hard drive.......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Removing the hard drive assembly...........................................................................................................................19
Installing the hard drive assembly............................................................................................................................20
System board shield.........................................................................................................................................................20
Removing the system board shield.......................................................................................................................... 20
Installing the system board shield............................................................................................................................. 21
Memory modules.............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Removing the memory module.................................................................................................................................21
Installing the memory module................................................................................................................................... 21
Solid State Drive — optional ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Removing the SSD card............................................................................................................................................22
Installing the SSD card.............................................................................................................................................. 22
Coin cell battery............................................................................................................................................................... 23
Removing the coin cell battery.................................................................................................................................23
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Installing the coin cell battery...................................................................................................................................23
WLAN card....................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Removing the WLAN card........................................................................................................................................24
Installing the WLAN card.......................................................................................................................................... 24
Heat sink .......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Removing the heat sink ............................................................................................................................................25
Installing the heat sink...............................................................................................................................................25
Speaker............................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Removing the speaker module.................................................................................................................................26
Installing the speaker module....................................................................................................................................27
Power supply unit.............................................................................................................................................................27
Removing the Power Supply Unit - PSU................................................................................................................ 27
Installing the Power Supply Unit - PSU.................................................................................................................. 30
VESA mount bracket.......................................................................................................................................................30
Removing the VESA mount bracket........................................................................................................................30
Installing the VESA mount bracket...........................................................................................................................31
Converter board................................................................................................................................................................31
Removing the converter board................................................................................................................................. 31
Installing the converter board................................................................................................................................... 32
System fan........................................................................................................................................................................33
Removing the system fan......................................................................................................................................... 33
Installing the system fan............................................................................................................................................33
Intrusion switch................................................................................................................................................................34
Removing the intrusion switch.................................................................................................................................34
Installing the intrusion switch...................................................................................................................................35
Processor..........................................................................................................................................................................35
Removing the processor...........................................................................................................................................35
Installing the processor............................................................................................................................................. 36
System board....................................................................................................................................................................36
Removing the system board..................................................................................................................................... 36
Installing the system board....................................................................................................................................... 38
System board layout.................................................................................................................................................. 39
Chassis frame...................................................................................................................................................................39
Removing the chassis frame.................................................................................................................................... 40
Installing the chassis frame........................................................................................................................................41
Display panel..................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Removing the display panel...................................................................................................................................... 42
Installing the display panel.........................................................................................................................................42
3 M.2 Intel Optane Memory Module 16 GB..................................................................................................... 44
Overview...........................................................................................................................................................................44
Intel®OptaneTM Memory Module Driver Requirements............................................................................................44
Installing M.2 Intel Optane Memory Module 16 GB.....................................................................................................44
Product specications.....................................................................................................................................................45
Environmental Conditions............................................................................................................................................... 47
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................ 47
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4 Technology and components........................................................................................................................49
Chipsets............................................................................................................................................................................ 49
Identifying the chipset in Device Manager on Windows 10..................................................................................49
Storage options................................................................................................................................................................49
Hard drives..................................................................................................................................................................49
Solid State Drives (SSD)........................................................................................................................................... 50
Identifying the hard drive in Windows 10................................................................................................................50
Entering BIOS setup..................................................................................................................................................50
Memory congurations...................................................................................................................................................50
Verifying system memory in Windows 10 and Windows 7 ....................................................................................51
DDR4.................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Key Specications.......................................................................................................................................................51
DDR4 Details...............................................................................................................................................................52
5 System setup...............................................................................................................................................54
Boot Sequence.................................................................................................................................................................54
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................54
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................55
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................55
General screen options..............................................................................................................................................55
System conguration screen options......................................................................................................................56
Security screen options.............................................................................................................................................57
Secure boot screen options......................................................................................................................................59
Intel Software Guard Extensions options................................................................................................................60
Performance screen options.................................................................................................................................... 60
Power management screen options.........................................................................................................................61
POST behavior screen options.................................................................................................................................62
Virtualization support screen options......................................................................................................................62
Maintenance screen options.....................................................................................................................................63
System Log screen options.......................................................................................................................................63
Updating the BIOS ..........................................................................................................................................................63
System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................64
Assigning a system password and setup password...............................................................................................64
Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup password........................................................................65
6 Troubleshooting your computer................................................................................................................... 66
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment — ePSA diagnostics................................................................................66
Running the ePSA diagnostics.................................................................................................................................66
LCD built in self test - BIST............................................................................................................................................66
Invoking BIST with user modes................................................................................................................................68
OSD toggle................................................................................................................................................................. 68
ePSA............................................................................................................................................................................68
7 Technical specications............................................................................................................................... 70
Processors........................................................................................................................................................................ 70
Skylake — 6th Generation Intel Core processors.................................................................................................. 71
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Kaby Lake — 7th Generation Intel Core processors.............................................................................................. 71
Identifying processors in Windows 10......................................................................................................................72
Identifying processors in Windows 7....................................................................................................................... 72
Memory specications.................................................................................................................................................... 72
Video specications......................................................................................................................................................... 72
Audio specications......................................................................................................................................................... 73
Communication specications........................................................................................................................................73
Cards specications.........................................................................................................................................................73
Display specications.......................................................................................................................................................73
Drives specications........................................................................................................................................................ 73
Port and connector specications................................................................................................................................. 74
Power specications........................................................................................................................................................74
Camera specications - optional.................................................................................................................................... 74
VESA wall mount .............................................................................................................................................................75
Physical specications.....................................................................................................................................................75
Environmental specications.......................................................................................................................................... 75
8 Contacting Dell............................................................................................................................................ 77
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Working on your computer
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 Instruction.
2 Ensure that your work surface is at and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
3 Ensure you follow the Turning o your computer .
4 Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, rst unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the
network device.
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.
NOTE
: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface at the same time as touching a connector on the back of the computer.
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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
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 at the same time as touching 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.
: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you nish working inside the
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
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• Small at blade screwdriver
• Phillips # 1 screwdriver
• Small plastic scribe
Turning o your computer
Turning o your computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open les and exit all open programs before you turn o your computer.
1 Turning o your computer (Windows 8.1):
• Using a touch enabled device:
a Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.
Select and then select Shut down.
b
or
On the Home screen, touch and then select Shut down.
a
• Using a mouse:
a Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.
b Click and then select Shut down.
or
a On the Home screen, click and then select Shut down.
2 Turning o your computer (Windows 7):
a Click Start .
b Click Shut Down.
or
a Click Start .
b Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu, and then click Log o.
3 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 10
CAUTION
1 Click or tap .
2 Click or tap and then click or tap Shut down.
: To avoid losing data, save and close all open les and exit all open programs before you turn o your computer .
: Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned o. If your computer and attached devices did not
NOTE
automatically turn o when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to
turn them o.
8 Working on your computer
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 Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, rst plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the
computer.
2 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
3 Turn on your computer.
4 If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running ePSA diagnostics.
Important Information
NOTE: Avoid using the touchscreen in dusty, hot, or humid environments.
NOTE: Sudden change in temperature may cause condensation on the inner surface of the glass screen, which will disappear
after a short time and does not aect normal usage.
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Removing and installing components
This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.
Stand
Removing the stand
NOTE: The system is shipped with three dierent type of stands:
• Height Adjustable Stand
• Basic Stand
• Articulating Stand
The removal procedure is the same for all the three stands.
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Place the computer on clean, at surface with the display facing downward.
3 To remove the stand:
a Press the tab on the cover to release the stand [1].
b Lift the stand upward [2].
2
NOTE
: Each of the three stands will attach and detach in the same manner.
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Figure 1. Height Adjustable Stand
Figure 2. Fix stand
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Figure 3. Articulate stand
Installing the stand
1 Place the computer on a clean, at surface and align the stand, and then slide it on the back of the computer.
2 Press the stand down till it snaps in.
3 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Cable cover
Removing the cable cover
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the stand.
3 To remove the cable cover:
a Remove the screw that secures the cable cover to the computer [1].
b Push the release tabs to release the cable cover [2].
c Lift the cable cover away from the computer [3].
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Installing the cable cover
1 Align the notches on the cable cover to the holes on the computer and press the cable cover until it snaps in.
2 Tighten the screw to secure the cable cover to the computer.
3 Install the stand.
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Back cover
Removing the back cover
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a stand
b cable cover
3 Pry the edges of the back cover from the bottom to release it from the computer.
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4 Lift the back cover from the computer.
Installing the back cover
1 Align the notches on the back cover to the holes on the computer, and press the back cover until it snaps in.
2 Install the:
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a cable cover
b stand
3 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Optical drive
Removing the optical drive assembly
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a stand
b back cover
3 To remove the optical drive assembly:
a Press the securing tab at the base of the drive to release the optical drive assembly [1].
b Slide the optical drive assembly to remove it away from the computer [3][2].
4 To remove the optical drive bracket:
a Remove the screws that secure the optical drive bracket [1].
b Remove the bracket away from the optical drive [2].
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Installing the optical drive assembly
1 Place the bracket to align the screw holders on the optical drive.
2 Tighten the screws to secure the bracket to the optical drive.
3 Insert the optical drive assembly into the drive slot, until it snaps in.
4 Install the:
a back cover
b stand
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Power and On-Screen Display buttons board
Removing the power and On-Screen Display- OSD buttons board
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a stand
b back cover
c optical drive
3 To remove the power and OSD buttons board:
a Remove the screw to remove the metal plate that secures the power and OSD buttons board to the computer [1].
b Peel o the tape from the OSD buttons board [2].
c Remove the power and OSD buttons board from the chassis.
d Disconnect the cables from the power and OSD buttons board to release the board from the computer [3].
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Installing the power and OSD buttons board
1 Connect the cable to the power and OSD buttons board.
2 Ax the tape on the OSD buttons board.
3 Insert the power and OSD buttons board into the slot.
4 Align the metal plate on the power and OSD buttons board.
5 Tighten the screw to secure the power and OSD buttons board.
6 Install the:
a optical drive
b back cover
c stand
7 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Speaker cover
Removing the speaker cover
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a stand
b cable cover
c back cover
3 To remove the speaker cover:
a Remove the screws that secure the speaker cover to the computer [1].
b Slide the speaker cover to release it from the computer [2].
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4 Pull and remove the speaker cover from the computer.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the back cover, release it from the pull tabs.
Installing the speaker cover
1 Align and push the speaker cover to pop tabs into its position on the back of the computer.
2 Tighten the screws to secure the speaker cover to the computer.
3 Install the:
a back cover
b cable cover
c stand
4 Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Hard drive
Removing the hard drive assembly
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a stand
b back cover
3 To remove the hard drive assembly:
a Press the tab on the bracket, and slide the hard-drive assembly until the tabs are released from either side of the assembly [1].
b Slide the hard-drive assembly upwards to remove it from the computer [2].
4 To remove the hard drive bracket:
a Pry the edges of the bracket to release the hard drive [1].
b Slide the hard drive and lift it away from the bracket [2].
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Installing the hard drive assembly
1 Align the hard drive until the notches are aligned and the hard drive is secured in the bracket.
2 Place the hard drive onto the hard drive cage until the notches are aligned, then slide the Hard Drive assembly until the tab locks into
the cage.
3 Install the:
a back cover
b stand
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
System board shield
Removing the system board shield
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a stand
b back cover
3 To remove the system board shield:
a Press the securing tab to release the system board shield from the slots on the computer [1].
b Slide the system board shield away from the computer [2].
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Installing the system board shield
1 Align and slide the system board shield until it snaps in.
2 Install the:
a back cover
b stand
3 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Memory modules
Removing the memory module
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a stand
b back cover
c system board shield
3 To remove the memory module:
a Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops up [1].
b Lift the memory module from the connector [2].
Installing the memory module
1 Insert the memory module on the memory connector until the clips secure the memory module.
2 Install the:
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a system board shield
b back cover
c stand
3 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Solid State Drive — optional
Removing the SSD card
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a stand
b back cover
c system board shield
3 To remove the SSD card:
a Remove the screw that secures the SSD card to the computer [1].
b Lift the SSD card away from the connector [2].
Installing the SSD card
1 Insert the SSD card into the connector.
2 Tighten the screw to secure the SSD card to the system board.
3 Install the:
a system board shield
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b back cover
c stand
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Coin cell battery
Removing the coin cell battery
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a stand
b back cover
c system board shield
3 Press the latch to release the coin cell battery and remove it from the computer.
Installing the coin cell battery
1 Insert the coin cell battery into the slot on the system board until it ts securely.
2 Install the:
a system board shield
b back cover
c stand
3 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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WLAN card
Removing the WLAN card
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a stand
b back cover
c system board shield
3 To remove the WLAN card:
a Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the WLAN card [1].
b Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system board [2].
c Hold the WLAN card and pull it from the connector on the system board [3].
Installing the WLAN card
1 Align the WLAN card to the connector on the system board.
2 Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the system board.
3 Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the WLAN card.
4 Install the:
a system board shield
b back cover
c stand
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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