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Precision 3630 Tower
Setup and Specifications Guide
Regulatory Model: D24M
Regulatory Type: D24M003
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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2019 - 07
Rev. A01
Contents
1 Set up your computer..................................................................................................................................... |
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2 Chassis.......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Front view........................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Back view............................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Motherboard layout........................................................................................................................................................... |
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3 System specifications.................................................................................................................................. |
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System information.......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Processor........................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Memory.............................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Storage............................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Storage Matrix.................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Audio................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Video card.......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Communication................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Ports and connectors....................................................................................................................................................... |
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Media card-reader............................................................................................................................................................ |
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Power Supply.................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Physical system dimensions............................................................................................................................................ |
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Computer environment.................................................................................................................................................... |
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4 System setup............................................................................................................................................... |
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Boot menu......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................. |
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System Setup options...................................................................................................................................................... |
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Updating the BIOS in Windows ..................................................................................................................................... |
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Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled.............................................................................................. |
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Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive............................................................................................. |
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Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments................................................................................. |
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Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu......................................................................................... |
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System and setup password........................................................................................................................................... |
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Assigning a system setup password......................................................................................................................... |
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Deleting or changing an existing system setup password..................................................................................... |
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5 Software...................................................................................................................................................... |
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Supported operating systems......................................................................................................................................... |
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Downloading Windows drivers....................................................................................................................................... |
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6 Getting help................................................................................................................................................. |
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Contacting Dell................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Contents 3
1
Set up your computer
1 Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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.
3 Connect the display.
NOTE: If you ordered your computer with a discrete graphics card, the HDMI and the display ports on the back panel of your computer are covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card.
4 Connect the power cable.
4 Set up your computer
5 Press the power button.
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.
Set up your computer |
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7 Locate Dell apps.
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Icons Functions
Register your computer
Dell Help & Support
SupportAssist — Check and update your computer
6 Set up your computer
2
Chassis
This chapter illustrates the multiple chassis views along with the ports and connectors and also explains the FN hot key combinations.
Topics:
•Front view
•Back view
•Motherboard layout
Front view
1 Power button/Diagnostics indicator
3 3.5 mm stereo headset/mic combo
5 Optical drive/CAC Reader (Optional)
7 USB 3.1 Type-C port
2 Hard drive activity LED
4 USB 2.0 Type-A ports
6 Media card reader (Optional)
8 USB 3.0 Type-A port
Chassis 7
Back view
1 |
Serial port |
2 |
PS2 port (Keyboard) |
3 |
PS2 port (Mouse) |
4 |
Service Tag label |
5 |
DisplayPort x 2 |
6 |
Placeholder for optional VGA, DP, HDMI, Type-C |
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daughterboards |
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Two USB 2.0 Type-A (with SmartPower) |
8 |
RJ45 network connector (speed up to 1000 Mbps) |
9 |
4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports |
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Audio line out |
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PSU hinge release latch |
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Expansion card slots |
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Side cover safety screw |
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Kensington/padlock slot |
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Cover release latch |
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Power connector port |
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PSU Built in Self Test (BIST) button |
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PSU Built in Self Test (BIST) LED |
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PSU hinge release latch |
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8 Chassis
Motherboard layout
Tower system board components |
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1 |
Power (CPU) |
2 |
VR Heatsink (Available only with 95 W heat sink solution) |
3 |
Processor socket |
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CPU fan connector |
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Memory module connector |
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System fan connector |
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Intruder switch connector |
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Power button module connector |
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ATX PSU power connector |
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SD Card reader connector |
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Front panel USB Type-C connector |
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Front USB connector |
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Coin cell battery |
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SATA connectors |
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M.2 connector |
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Front fan connector |
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CAC_PIV/BT connector |
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Password Jumper |
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Speaker connector |
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Audio connector |
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PCIe slots (Top to Bottom): |
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Optional card connector (VGA, HDMI, DP,USB Type-C) |
aFull Height PCIe x16
bPCI x1
cTwo Full Height PCIe x4
Chassis 9
3
System specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
Topics:
•System information
•Processor
•Memory
•Storage
•Storage Matrix
•Audio
•Video card
•Communication
•Ports and connectors
•Media card-reader
•Power Supply
•Physical system dimensions
•Computer environment
System information
Table 2. System information |
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Feature |
Specifications |
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Chipset |
Intel C246 chipset |
DRAM bus width |
64-bit |
FLASH EPROM |
SP1 128 Mbits |
PCIe bus |
8 GHz |
External bus frequency |
DMI 3.0-8GT/s |
Processor
NOTE: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary by region/ country.
10 System specifications
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