Dell Precision 3240 Compact Service Manual
Dell Precision 3240 Compact
Setup and Specifications
Reg ula tor y M ode l: D16 S
Reg ula tor y T ype : D 16S 001
Aug ust 20 20
Rev . A 00
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Contents
Chapter 1: Set up your computer................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2: Views of Precision 3240 Compact............................................................................... 10
Front......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Back........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Side........................................................................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 3: Specifications of Precision 3240 Compact.................................................................. 13
System specifications....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Dimensions and weight............................................................................................................................................... 13
Processors..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Chipset............................................................................................................................................................................14
Operating system......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Memory...........................................................................................................................................................................15
Ports and connectors..................................................................................................................................................15
Ethernet..........................................................................................................................................................................16
Wireless module............................................................................................................................................................16
Audio................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Storage............................................................................................................................................................................17
Power adapter...............................................................................................................................................................18
GPU—Integrated......................................................................................................................................................... 18
GPU—Discrete............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Add-in cards.................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Regulatory......................................................................................................................................................................19
Data security................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Operating and storage environment....................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 4: System setup............................................................................................................. 21
BIOS overview.................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Entering BIOS setup program................................................................................................................................... 21
Boot menu......................................................................................................................................................................21
Navigation keys.................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Boot Sequence...................................................................................................................................................................22
System setup options.......................................................................................................................................................22
General options............................................................................................................................................................ 22
System information.....................................................................................................................................................23
Video screen options.................................................................................................................................................. 24
Security.......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Secure boot options....................................................................................................................................................25
Intel Software Guard Extensions options.............................................................................................................. 26
Performance................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Power management.................................................................................................................................................... 27
Post behavior................................................................................................................................................................28
Manageability................................................................................................................................................................29
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Virtualization support................................................................................................................................................. 29
Wireless options...........................................................................................................................................................29
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................. 30
System logs...................................................................................................................................................................30
Advanced configuration............................................................................................................................................. 30
SupportAssist System Resolution............................................................................................................................ 31
Updating the BIOS in Windows ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled............................................................................................32
Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive..........................................................................................32
System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................33
Assigning a system setup password....................................................................................................................... 33
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password................................................................................. 33
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords...........................................................................................34
Chapter 5: Software....................................................................................................................35
Downloading Windows drivers....................................................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 36
4 Contents
Steps
1. Connect the keyboard and mouse.
1
Set up your computer
2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network.
NOTE: The wireless network card is optional and needs to be purchased separately.
Set up your computer 5
3. Connect the display.
NOTE:
If you ordered the computer with a discrete graphics card, the HDMI and the display ports on the back panel of
the computer are covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card.
4. Connect the power adapter.
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Set up your computer
5. Press the power button.
Set up your computer
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6. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup:
a. Connect to a network.
b. Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.
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Set up your computer
7. Locate Dell apps.
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Icons Functions
Register your computer
Dell Help & Support
SupportAssist — Check and update your computer
Set up your computer 9
Front
2
Views of Precision 3240 Compact
1. Power button (Diagnostics indicator)
2. Storage activity LED
3. Headset port
4. Line-out/Line-in audio port
5. USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
6. USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 2 (10 Gbps), with PowerShare
10 Views of Precision 3240 Compact
Back
1. Expansion card slot
2. Cable management bracket
3. Padlock hoop
4. Mounting screw hole
5. Power adapter port
6. Two DisplayPort 1.4
7. Thumbscrew
8. Kensington cable lock slot
9. USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
10. Two USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
11. USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1 (5 Gbps), with SmartPower
12. Optional Port (VGA, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort++ 1.4, USB Type-C with DP 1.4-alt mode)
13. RJ45 Network Connector
14. Integrated external SMA antenna connectors (Optional)
Views of Precision 3240 Compact
11
Side
1. Four M4x10 screw posts for VESA mounting options.
NOTE: The Dell Precision 3240 Compact system has screw holes 100 mmx100 mm apart.
12 Views of Precision 3240 Compact
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