Dell Precision 3630 Tower User Manual

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Precision 3630 Tower

Setup and Specifications Guide

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Contents

Chapter 1: Set up your computer................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 2: Chassis........................................................................................................................ 7

Front view..............................................................................................................................................................................7

Back view...............................................................................................................................................................................8

Motherboard layout.............................................................................................................................................................9

Chapter 3: System specifications................................................................................................. 11

System information............................................................................................................................................................ 11

Processor..............................................................................................................................................................................11

Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................13

Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Storage Matrix.................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Video card............................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Communication...................................................................................................................................................................15

Ports and connectors........................................................................................................................................................15

Media card-reader............................................................................................................................................................. 16

Power Supply...................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Physical system dimensions.............................................................................................................................................17

Computer environment..................................................................................................................................................... 17

Chapter 4: System setup............................................................................................................. 18

Boot menu............................................................................................................................................................................18

Navigation keys.................................................................................................................................................................. 18

System Setup options....................................................................................................................................................... 18

Updating the BIOS in Windows .................................................................................................................................... 25

Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled............................................................................................26

Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive..........................................................................................26

Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments..............................................................................26

Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu.......................................................................................27

System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................29

Assigning a system setup password....................................................................................................................... 30

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password................................................................................. 30

Chapter 5: Software.................................................................................................................... 31

Supported operating systems......................................................................................................................................... 31

Downloading Windows drivers........................................................................................................................................ 31

Chapter 6: Getting help............................................................................................................... 32

Contacting Dell...................................................................................................................................................................32

Contents 3

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

7. Locate Dell apps.

Table 1. Locate Dell apps

Icons Functions

Dell Help & Support

SupportAssist — Check and update your computer

6 Set up your computer

Chassis

This chapter illustrates the multiple chassis views along with the ports and connectors and also explains the FN hot key combinations.

Front view

1. Power button/Diagnostics indicator 2. Hard drive activity LED

3. 3.5 mm stereo headset/mic combo 4. USB 2.0 Type-A ports

5. Optical drive/CAC Reader (Optional) 6. Media card reader (Optional)

7. USB 3.1 Type-C port 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 daughterboards

7. 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 10. Audio line out

11. PSU hinge release latch 12. Expansion card slots

13. Side cover safety screw 14. Kensington/padlock slot

15. Cover release latch 16. Power connector port

17. PSU Built in Self Test (BIST) button 18. PSU Built in Self Test (BIST) LED

19. PSU hinge release latch

8 Chassis

Motherboard layout

Tower system board components

1. Power (CPU)

2. VR Heatsink (Available only with 95 W heat sink solution)

3. Processor socket

4. CPU fan connector

5. Memory module connector

6. System fan connector

7. Intruder switch connector

8. Power button module connector

9. ATX PSU power connector

10. SD Card reader connector

11. Front panel USB Type-C connector

12. Front USB connector

13. Coin cell battery

14. SATA connectors

15. M.2 connector

16. Front fan connector

Computers purchased before July, 19 did not have provision for front fan and old system board may not have

NOTE:

this connector.

17. CAC_PIV/BT connector

18. Password Jumper

19. Speaker connector

20. Audio connector

21. PCIe slots (Top to Bottom):

a. Full Height PCIe x16 b. PCI x1 c. Two Full Height PCIe x4

Chassis

22. Optional card connector (VGA, HDMI, DP,USB Type-C)

10 Chassis

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.

System information

Table 2. System information

Feature Specifications

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.

Table 3. Processor specifications

Type UMA Graphics

Intel Xeon E Processors:

Intel Xeon E Processor E-2224 (4 Core, 4T, 8 MB cache, 3.3 GHz, 4.5 GHz Turbo, 71 W)

Intel Xeon E Processor E-2224G (4 Core, 4T, 8 MB cache, 3.4 GHz, 4.7 GHz Turbo, 80 W)

Intel Xeon E Processor E-2236 (6 Core, 12T, 12 MB Cache, 3.4 GHz, 4.8 Ghz, Turbo, 71 W )

Intel Xeon E Processor E-2246G (6 Core, 12T, 12 MB Cache,

3.5 GHz, 4.8 Ghz, Turbo, 80 W)

Intel Xeon E Processor E-2274G (4 Core 8T, 8 MB Cache, 3.5 GHz, 4.9 GHz, Turbo, 80 W)

None

Intel UHD Graphics P630

None

Intel UHD Graphics P630

Intel Xeon E Processor E-2286G (6 Core, 12T, 12 MB Cache,

3.8 GHz, 4.9 GHz, Turbo, 95 W)

Intel Xeon E Processor E-2124 (4 Core, 8 MB Cache, 3.4 GHz,

4.5 GHz Turbo, 71 W)

Intel UHD Graphics P630

None

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Table 3. Processor specifications (continued)

Type UMA Graphics

Intel Xeon E Processor E-2124G (4 Core, 8 MB Cache, 3.4 GHz, 4.5 GHz Turbo, 80 W)

Intel Xeon E Processor E-2136 (6 Core HT, 12 MB Cache, 3.3 Ghz, 4.5 GHz Turbo, 71 W)

Intel Xeon E Processor E-2146G (6 Core 12T, 12 MB Cache,

3.5 GHz, 4.5 Ghz Turbo, 80 W)

Intel Xeon E Processor E-2174G (4 Core 8T, 8 MB Cache, 3.8 Ghz, 4.7 GHz Turbo, 80 W)

Intel Xeon E Processor E-2186G (6 Core 12T, 12 MB Cache,

3.8 Ghz, 4.7 GHz Turbo, 95 W)

Intel Core Processors:

Intel Core Processor i3-9100 (4 Core, 4T, 6 MB Cache, 4.0 GHz, 65 W)

Intel Core Processor i5-9500 (6 Core, 6T, 9 MB Cache, 3.0 GHz, 4.0 GHz Turbo, 65 W)

Intel Core Processor i5-9600 (6 Core, 6T, 9 MB Cache, 3.6 GHz, 4.60 GHz Turbo, 65 W)

Intel Core Processor i7-9700 (8 Core, 8T, 12 MB Cache, 3.6 GHz, 4.70 GHz Turbo, 65 W)

Intel Core Processor i7-9700K (8 Core, 8T, 12 MB Cache,3.6 GHz, 4.90 GHz Turbo, 95 W )

Intel UHD Graphics P630

None

Intel UHD Graphics P630

Intel UHD Graphics 630

Intel Core Processor i9-9900 (8 Core, 16 MB Cache, 3.1 Ghz,

5.0 Ghz Turbo)

Intel Core Processor i9-9900K (8 Core, 16 MB Cache, 3.6 Ghz, 5.0 Ghz Turbo)

Intel Core Processor i3-8100 (4 Core, 4T, 6 MB Cache, 3.6 GHz, 65 W)

Intel Core Processor i5-8500 (6 Core, 6T, 9 MB Cache, 3.0 GHz, 4.1 GHz Turbo, 65 W)

Intel Core Processor i5-8600 (6 Core, 6T, 9 MB Cache, 3.1 GHz, 4.3 GHz, Turbo, 65 W)

Intel Core Processor i7-8700 (6 Core, 12T, 12 MB Cache, 3.20 GHz, 4.6 GHz, Turbo, 65 W)

Intel Core Processor i7-8700K (6 Core, 12T, 12 MB Cache, 3.7 GHz, 4.7 GHz, Turbo, 91 W)

Intel Pentium Gold Processors:

Intel Pentium Gold G5420 (2 Core, 4T, 4 MB Cache, 3.6 GHz , 65 W)

Intel Pentium Gold G5400 (2 Core, 4T, 4 MB Cache, 3.6 GHz , 65 W)

Intel UHD Graphics 630

Intel HD Graphics 630

Intel UHD Graphics 610

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Memory

Table 4. Memory specifications

Feature Specifications

Minimum memory configuration 4 GB

Maximum memory configuration 128 GB

Number of slots 4 UDIMM slots

Maximum memory supported per slot 32 GB

Memory options ● 4 GB DDR4 (1 x 4 GB) - Non-ECC

● 8 GB DDR4 (2 x 4 GB) - Non-ECC

● 8 GB DDR4 (1 x 8 GB) - ECC/ Non-ECC

● 16 GB DDR4 (2 x 8 GB) - ECC/ Non-ECC

● 16 GB DDR4 (4 x 4 GB) - Non-ECC

● 32 GB DDR4 (4 x 8 GB) - ECC/ Non-ECC

● 32 GB DDR4 (2 x 16 GB) - ECC/ Non-ECC

● 64 GB DDR4 (4 x 16 GB) - ECC/ Non-ECC

● 128 GB DDR4 (4 x 32 GB) - ECC/ Non-ECC

Type DDR4 SDRAM or ECC memory

Speed ● 2666 MHz (6 Cores)

● 2400 MHz (4 Cores)

Storage

Table 5. Storage specifications

Type Form factor Interface Security option Capacity

One Solid-State Drive (SSD)

One 2.5 inch Hard-Disk Drive (HDD)

One 2.5 inch SolidState Drive (SSD)

One 3.5 inch Hard-Disk Drive (HDD)

Zoom2 card

M.2 2280/ 2260/ 2242 PCIe x4

Approximately (2.760 x

3.959 x 0.374 inches)

Approximately (2.760 x

3.959 x 0.374 inches)

Approximately (4.00 x

1.00 x 0.984 inches)

M.2 2280 PCIe x4

● SATA AHCI, Up to 6 Gbps

● PCIe 3 x 4 NVME, Up to 32 Gbps

SATA AHCI, Up to 6 Gbps

PCIe x 4 up to 32 Gbps

Yes, with SED drives Up to 2 TB

Yes, with SED/FIPS HDD

NONE Up to 1 TB

NONE Up to 8 TB

NONE Up to 2 TB

Up to 2 TB

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Storage Matrix

Table 6. Storage combinations

Primary/Boot drive Secondary drive

M.2 Drive Upto 3x 3.5" / 4x 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD / PCIe SSD M.2 Interposer Card

2.5 inch Drive Upto 2x 3.5" / 3x 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD /1 x M.2 Drive /PCIe SSD M.2 Interposer Card

3.5 inch Drive Upto 2x 3.5" / 3x 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD /1 x M.2 Drive / PCIe SSD M.2 Interposer Card

Audio

Table 7. Audio specifications

Feature Specifications

Controller Integrated Realtek ALC3234

Type Two-channel high-definition audio

Speakers One

Interface ● Universal audio jack (Rear)

● Stereo headset/mic combo (Front)

Internal speaker amplifier 2 W

Video card

Table 8. Video card specifications

Controller Type CPU

Intel HD Graphics 630

Intel UHD Graphics 610

Intel UHD Graphics 630

UMA

Dependency

Intel Core i3,i5 or i7 8XXX Series Processors

Intel Pentium Gold G54XX Series Processors

Intel Core i3,i5 or i7 9XXX Series Processors

Graphics memory type

Integrated Shared system

Capacity External display

memory

support

DisplayPort X 2 4096 × 2304

Maximum resolution

Intel UHD Graphics P630

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UMA

Intel Xeon E-21XXG and 22XXG Series Processors

Integrated Shared system

memory

DisplayPort X 2 4096 × 2304

Table 8. Video card specifications (continued)

Controller Type CPU

nVIDIA Quadro P Series (P5000, P4000, P2000, P1000, P620, P400)

nVIDIA GeForce series 10 (GTX 1080/1060)

nVIDIA Quadro RTX series (RTX4000, RTX5000)

nVIDIA GeForce series 20 (RTX2060 SI, RTX 2080B/ RTX 2080 Super)

AMD Radeon Pro WX Series (2100, 3200, 3100, 4100, 5100,

7100) and RX580

Discrete NA GDDR5/

Discrete NA GDDR5 2 GB - 8 GB DP1.3

Dependency

Graphics memory type

GDDR5X

Capacity External display

support

2 GB - 16 GB Upto four

DisplayPort(DP

1.4)

DVI-I

6 GB / 8 GB DVI-D

HDMI 2.0

3x DP1.3 (DP 1.4 ready)

6 GB / 8 GB DVI-D

HDMI 2.0

3x DP1.3 (DP 1.4 ready)

6 GB / 8 GB DVI-D

HDMI 2.0

Up to 3x DP1.3 (DP 1.4 ready)

2-4 mini-DP

Maximum resolution

4096 × 2304

7680x4320

4096 × 2304

NOTE: Graphics cards with power rating equals to or more than 75 Watts requires a 6-pin and/or 8-pin power connector

dongle.

Communication

Table 9. Communication specifications

Feature Specifications

Wireless

Frequency band: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz

Add–in cards 1 GB NIC, 2.5 GB/5 Gb NIC

RJ45 Network adapter (10/100/1000 Mbps)

Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 (Thunder Peak 2)

802.11AC 2x2 Wi-Fi + BT 5 LE M.2 Wireless Card

Qualcomm QCA9377 dual band WiFi and Bluetooth Card

Intel® Ethernet Connection I219 Series

Ports and connectors

Table 10. Ports and connectors

Feature Specifications

Memory card reader Optional SD 4.0 media card reader

Smart card reader Optional

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Table 10. Ports and connectors (continued)

Feature Specifications

USB ● Two USB 2.0 Type-A port(Front)

● One USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port (Front)

● One USB 3.1 Type-A port (Front)

● Four USB 3.1 Gen 1 port (Rear)

● Two USB 2.0 ports (Rear, with SmartPower)

NOTE: SmartPower On feature is not available in China

Security Noble Wedge/Kensington lock slot

Audio Universal audio jack (Front)

Line-out (Rear)

Video ● DisplayPort/HDMI/VGA/USB Type-C (optional)

● Two DisplayPort 1.2

Network adapter One RJ-45 connector

Serial port One serial port

PS/2 ● Mouse

● Keyboard

Media card-reader

Table 11. Media-card reader specifications

Feature Specifications

Type Push-Pull type with USB 3.0 interface

Supported cards ● SD

● SDHC

● SDXC

● UHS-I

● UHS-II

Power Supply

Table 12. Power Specifications

Feature Specifications

Energy efficient power supply Internal

80 plus bronze certification 300 W EPA bronze (No SD)

80 plus gold certification 300 W / 460 W (w/SD) and 850 W(w/SD)

Recyclable packaging Optional, US only

MultiPack packaging No

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Physical system dimensions

Table 13. Physical system dimensions

Feature Specifications

Chassis volume (liters) 20.41

Chassis weight (pounds / kilograms) 23.37/10.6

Table 14. Chassis dimensions

Feature Specifications

Height (inches / centimeters) 13.19/33.50

Width (inches / centimeters) 6.95/ 17.66

Depth (inches / centimeters) 13.58 /34.50

Shipping weight (pounds / kilograms – includes packaging materials)

33/14.97

Table 15. Packaging parameters

Feature Specifications

Height (inches / centimeters) 18.5/47

Width (inches / centimeters) 13.9/35.3

Depth (inches / centimeters) 19.37/49.2

Computer environment

Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

NOTE:

For more details on Dell environmental features, please go to the environmental attributes section. See your specific

region for availability.

Table 16. Computer environment

Operating Storage

Temperature range

0 °C to 35 °C (32°F to 95°F) - 40 °C to 65 °C (- 40 °F to 149 °F)

Relative humidity (maximum)

Vibration (maximum)

Shock (maximum)

Altitude (maximum)

* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.

† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.

‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.

10 % to 80 % (non-condensing)

NOTE: Maximum dew point

temperature = 26 °C

0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS

†

40 G

- 15.2 m to 3048 m (- 50 ft to 10,000 ft) - 15.2 m to 10,668 m (- 50 ft to 35,000

10 % to 95 % (non-condensing)

NOTE: Maximum dew point

temperature = 33 °C

‡

105 G

ft)

System specifications

System setup

System setup enables you to manage your desktop hardware and specify BIOS level options. From the System setup, you can:

● Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware

● View the system hardware configuration

● Enable or disable integrated devices

● Set performance and power management thresholds

● Manage your computer security

Boot menu

Press <F12> when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Diagnostics and BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system. This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system. Using the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.

The options are:

● UEFI Boot:

○ Windows Boot Manager

● Other Options:

○ BIOS Setup ○ BIOS Flash Update ○ Diagnostics ○ Change Boot Mode Settings

Navigation keys

NOTE:

For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart

the system.

Keys Navigation

Up arrow Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow Moves to the next field.

Enter Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.

Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.

Tab Moves to the next focus area.

Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a

message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.

System Setup options

NOTE: Depending on your computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.

18 System setup

Table 17. General

Option Description

System Information This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.

● System Information

● Memory Configuration

● PCI Information

● Processor Information

● Device Information

Boot Sequence Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating

system.

● Windows Boot Manager

● Onboard NIC

Boot List Options Allows you to change the boot list option.

● Legacy

● UEFI (default)

Advanced Boot Options Allows you to Enable Legacy Option ROMs

● Enable Legacy Option ROMs (Default: not enabled)

UEFI Boot Path Security

Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time. The changes to the system date and time takes effect

● Always, Except Internal HDD (default)

● Always

● Never

immediately.

Table 18. System configuration

Option Description

Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the on-board LAN controller. The options are:

● Disabled

● Enabled

● Enabled w/PXE (Default)

Serial Port Identifies and defines the serial port settings. You can set the serial port to:

● Disabled

● COM1 (Default)

● COM2

● COM3

● COM4

SATA Operation Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are:

● Disabled

● AHCI

● RAID On (Default)

Drives Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. The options are:

● SATA-0

● SATA-1

● SATA-2

● SATA-3

● SATA-4

● M.2 PCIe SSD-0

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Table 18. System configuration (continued)

Option Description

Default Setting: All drives are enabled.

SMART Reporting This field controls if the hard drive errors for the integrated drives are reported during

system startup. This technology is part of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification.

● Enable SMART Reporting - This option is disabled by default.

USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the USB configuration. The options are:

● Enable Boot Support (default)

● Enable Front USB Ports (default)

● Enable rear USB Ports (default)

Front USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the Front USB configuration. The options are:

● Front Port 1 (Left)

● Front Port 2 (Center)

● Front Port 3 (Right)*

● Front Port 4 (Type C)*

*Denotes a USB 3.0–capable port

Rear USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the rear USB configuration. The options are:

● Rear Port 1 (Upper Left)

● Rear Port 2 (Upper Right)

● Rear Port 3 (Left)*

● Rear Port 4 (Center Left)*

● Rear Port 5 (Center Right)*

● Rear Port 6 (Right)*

*Denotes a USB 3.1 Gen 1–capable port

Memory Map IO above 4 GB The option is enabled by default.

USB PowerShare Allows you to enable or disable USB PowerShare.

Enable USB PowerShare -This option is disabled by default.

Audio Allows you enable or disable the audio feature.

Enable Audio (Default)

● Enable Microphone (Default)

● Enable Internal Speaker (Default)

Miscellaneous devices Allows you to enable or disable various on board devices.

● Enable PCI Slot (Default)

● Enable Secure Digital (SD) card (Default)

● Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot (Default)

Table 19. Video

Option Description

Multi-Display The option is selected by default.

Primary Display Allows you to configure primary video controller when there are multiple controllers

available. The options are:

● Auto (Default)

● Intel HD Graphics

● NVIDIA HD Graphics

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Table 20. Security

Option Description

Strong Password This option lets you enable or disable strong passwords for the system. The option is disabled

by default.

Password Configuration Allows you to control the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for a

administrative password and the system password. The range of characters is between 4 and

32.

Password Bypass This option lets you bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal HDD password

prompts during a system restart.

● Disabled — Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when they are set. This option is enabled by default.

● Reboot Bypass — Bypass the password prompts on Restarts (warm boots).

NOTE: The system will always prompt for the system and internal HDD passwords when

powered on from the off state (a cold boot). Also, the system will always prompt for passwords on any module bay HDDs that may be present.

Password Change This option lets you determine whether changes to the System and Hard Disk passwords are

permitted when an administrator password is set.

Allow Non-Admin Password Changes - This option is enabled by default.

UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates

TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is visible to the operating

Computrace This field lets you Activate or Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace

This option controls whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages. This option is selected by default. Disabling this option will block BIOS updates from services such as Microsoft Windows Update and Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS)

system.

● TPM On (default)

● Clear

● PPI Bypass for Enable Commands (default)

● PPI Bypass for Disable Commands

● PPI Bypass for Clear Commands

● Attestation Enable (default)

● Key Storage Enable (default)

● SHA-256 (default)

Choose any one option:

● Disabled

● Enabled (default)

Service from Absolute Software. Enables or disables the optional Computrace service designed for asset management.

● Deactivate

● Disable

● Activate (default)

Chassis Intrusion This field controls the chassis intrusion feature.

Choose any one of the option:

● Disabled

● Enabled

● On-Silent (default)

OROM Keyboard Access

● Disabled

● Enabled (default)

● One Time Enable

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Table 20. Security (continued)

Option Description

Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when Admin password is set. This option is

not set by default.

SMM Security Mitigation Allows you to enable or disable additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protections. This

option is not set by default.

Table 21. Secure Boot

Option Description

Secure Boot Enable The option is enabled by default.

Secure Boot Mode

Expert Key Management Allows you to enable or disable Custom Mode Key Management.

● Deployed Mode (default)

● Audit Mode

● Enable Custom Mode (This option is not enabled by default)

If Enabled, the options are:

● PK (default)

● KEK

● db

● dbx

Table 22. Intel Software Guard Extensions

Option Description

Intel SGX Enable Allows you to enable or disable Intel Software Guard Extensions. The options are:

● Disabled

● Enabled

● Software controlled (Default)

Enclave Memory Size Allows you to change the Intel Software Guard Extensions Enclave Reserve Memory size.

The options are:

● 32 MB

● 64 MB

● 128 MB

Table 23. Performance

Option Description

Multi Core Support This field specifies whether the processor will have one or all cores enabled. The

performance of some applications will improve with the additional cores. This option is enabled by default. Allows you to enable or disable multi-core support for the processor. The options are:

● All (Default)

● 1

● 2

● 3

NOTE:

● The options displayed could be different depending on the installed processor.

● The options depend on the number of cores supported by the installed processor

(All, 1, 2, N-1 for N-Core Processors)

Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature.

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Table 23. Performance (continued)

Option Description

Default Setting: Enable Intel SpeedStep

C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states.

C states (This option is selected by default)

Cache Prefetcher

Intel TurboBoost

Hyper-Thread Control

● Hardware Prefetcher (default)

● Adjacent Cache Prefetch (default)

When Hardware Prefetcher is enabled, the processor’s hardware prefetcher will automatically prefetch data and code for the processor When Adjacent Cache is enabled, the process will retrieve the currently requested cache line, as well as subsequent cache line.

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.

The option Intel TurboBoost is set by default.

Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the processor.

● Disabled

● Enabled—Default

Table 24. Power management

Option Description

AC Recovery Specifies how the computer will respond when AC power is applied after a AC power loss.

You can set the AC Recovery to:

● Power Off (Default)

● Power On

● Last Power State

Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology

Auto On Time Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options

Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled.

Fan Control Override Allows you to control the speed of the system fan. The options are:

Wake on LAN/WLAN This option allows the computer to power up from the off state when triggered by a special

Allows you to enable or disable Intel Speed Shift Technology support. The option Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology is set by default.

are:

● Disabled (Default)

● Every Day

● Weekdays

● Select Days

● Disabled

● Enabled in S5 only

● Enabled in S4 and S5 (Default)

The option Fan Control Override is not enabled by default.

LAN signal. Wake-up from the Standby state is unaffected by this setting and must be enabled in the operating system. This feature only works when the computer is connected to AC power supply.

● Disabled (Default)

● LAN Only

● WLAN Only

● LAN or WLAN

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Table 24. Power management (continued)

Option Description

● LAN with PXE Boot

Block Sleep Allows you to block entering to sleep (S3 state) in OS Environment. The option Block Sleep

is disabled by default.

Table 25. POST behavior

Option Description

Numlock LED Allows you to specify if the NumLock function is enabled when the system boots. This

option is enabled by default.

Keyboard Errors Specifies whether keyboard related errors are reported when it boots. This option is

enabled by default.

Extend BIOS POST Time This option creates an additional pre-boot delay.

● 0 seconds (default)

● 5 seconds

● 10 seconds

Full Screen Logo This option will display full screen logo if your image match screen resolution. The option

Enable Full Screen Logo is not set by default.

Warnings and Errors This option causes the boot process to only pause when warning or errors are detected.

Choose any one of the option:

● Prompt on Warnings and Errors (default)

● Continue on Warnings

● Continue on Warnings and Errors

Table 26. Manageability

Option Description

USB provision This option is not selected by default.

MEBx Hotkey This option is selected by default.

Table 27. Virtualization support

Option Description

Virtualization This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional

hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology.

● Enable Intel Virtualization Technology - This option is enabled by default.

VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional

hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology for direct I/O.

● Enable VT for Direct I/O - This option is enabled by default.

Trusted Execution Allows you to specify whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize

the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Program.

● Trusted Execution - This option is disabled by default.

Table 28. Maintenance

Option Description

Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer.

Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not

set by default.

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Table 28. Maintenance (continued)

Option Description

SERR Messages Allows you to control the SERR message mechanism. This option is not set by default.

Some graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be disabled.

BIOS Downgrade Allows you to control the flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions. This option

is enabled by default.

Data Wipe Allows you to securely erase data from all internal storage devices. The option is disabled

by default.

BIOS Recovery Allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions using a recovery file. This

option is enabled by default.

Table 29. System Logs

Option Description

BIOS events Displays the system event log and allows you to clear the log.

● Clear Log

Table 30. Advanced Configurations

Option Description

ASPM Allows you to set the Active State Power Management level:

● Auto (Default)

● Disabled

● L1 Only

PCIe Linkspeed Allows you to select the max PCIe link speed attainable by devices within the system.

● Auto (default)

● Gen1

● Gen2

Updating the BIOS in Windows

It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup) when you replace the system board or if an update is available.

NOTE:

If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re enabled after the BIOS

update is completed.

1. Restart the computer.

2. Go to Dell.com/support.

● Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.

● Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen.

3. If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click Choose from all products.

4. Choose the Products category from the list.

NOTE: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page.

5. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.

6. Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads. The Drivers and Downloads section opens.

7. Click Find it myself.

8. Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions.

9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download.

10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File. The File Download window appears.

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11. Click Save to save the file on your computer.

12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled

CAUTION: If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will

not recognize the BitLocker key. You will then be prompted to enter the recovery key to progress and the

system will ask for this on each reboot. If the recovery key is not known, this can result in data loss or an

unnecessary operating system reinstall. For more information about this subject, see Knowledge Article:

Updating the BIOS on Dell Systems With BitLocker Enabled

Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive

If the system cannot load into Windows, but there is still a need to update the BIOS, download the BIOS file using another system and save it to a bootable USB Flash Drive.

NOTE: You will need to use a bootable USB flash drive. Please refer to the following article for further details How to

Create a Bootable USB Flash Drive using Dell Diagnostic Deployment Package (DDDP)

1. Download the BIOS update .EXE file to another system.

2. Copy the file e.g. O9010A12.EXE onto the bootable USB flash drive.

3. Insert the USB flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update.

4. Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu.

5. Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and click Enter.

6. The system will boot to a Diag C:\> prompt.

7. Run the file by typing the full filename, for example, O9010A12.exe and press Enter.

8. The BIOS Update Utility will load. Follow the instructions on screen.

Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen

Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments

If you want to update the system BIOS in a Linux environment, such as Ubuntu, see https://www.dell.com/support/article/

sln171755/.

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Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu

Updating your system BIOS using a BIOS update .exe file copied to a FAT32 USB key and booting from the F12 one time boot menu.

BIOS Update

You can run the BIOS update file from Windows using a bootable USB key or you can also update the BIOS from the F12 OneTime boot menu on the system.

Most Dell systems built after 2012 have this capability and you can confirm by booting your system to the F12 One-Time Boot Menu to see if BIOS FLASH UPDATE is listed as a boot option for your system. If the option is listed, then the BIOS supports this BIOS update option.

NOTE: Only systems with BIOS Flash Update option in the F12 One-Time Boot Menu can use this function.

Updating from the One-Time Boot Menu

To update your BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu, you will need:

● USB key formatted to the FAT32 file system (key does not have to be bootable)

● BIOS executable file that you downloaded from the Dell Support website and copied to the root of the USB key

● AC power adapter connected to the system

● Functional system battery to flash the BIOS

Perform the following steps to execute the BIOS update flash process from the F12 menu:

CAUTION: Do not power off the system during the BIOS update process. Powering off the system could make

the system fail to boot.

1. From a power off state, insert the USB key where you copied the flash into a USB port of the system .

2. Power on the system and press the F12 key to access the One-Time Boot Menu, Highlight BIOS Update using the mouse or arrow keys then press Enter.

3. The Bios flash menu will open then click the Flash from file.

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4. Select external USB device

Once the file is selected, Double click the flash target file, then press submit .

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6. Click the Update BIOS then system will reboot to flash the BIOS.

7. Once complete, the system will reboot and the BIOS update process is completed.

System and setup password

Table 31. System and setup password

Password type Description

System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.

Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to

the BIOS settings of your computer.

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.

CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.

CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.

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NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.

Assigning a system setup password

You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.

To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.

1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter. The Security screen is displayed.

2. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.

Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:

● A password can have up to 32 characters.

● The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.

● Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.

● Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).

3. Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.

4. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.

5. Press Y to save the changes. The computer reboots.

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password

Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.

To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.

1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter. The System Security screen is displayed.

2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.

3. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.

4. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.

NOTE:

If you change the System and/or Setup password, re enter the new password when prompted. If you delete the

System and Setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.

5. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.

6. Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup. The computer restarts.

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Software

This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers.

Supported operating systems

Table 32. Supported operating systems

Supported operating systems Description

Windows operating system

Other

● Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit)

● Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)

● Microsoft Windows 10 Pro National Academic (64-bit)

● Microsoft Windows 10 Home National Academic (64-bit)

● Ubuntu 16.04 SP1 LTS (64-bit)

● Neokylin v6.0 SP4 (China only)

● Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5

Downloading Windows drivers

1. Turn on the .

2. Go to Dell.com/support.

3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your , and then click Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your model.

4. Click Drivers and Downloads.

5. Select the operating system installed on your .

6. Scroll down the page and select the driver to install.

7. Click Download File to download the driver for your .

8. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file.

9. Double-click the driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Getting help

Contacting Dell

NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing

slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:

1. Go to Dell.com/support.

2. Select your support category.

3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page.

4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

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Dell Precision 3630 Tower User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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Audio

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System Setup options

Updating the BIOS in Windows

Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled

Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive

Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments

Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu

System and setup password

Assigning a system setup password

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password

Software

Supported operating systems

Downloading Windows drivers

Getting help

Contacting Dell