Table of Contents
- Dell OptiPlex 3240 All-In-One Owner's Manual
- Working on your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Removing the stand
- Installing the stand
- Removing the cable cover
- Installing the cable cover
- Removing the back cover
- Installing the back cover
- Removing the speaker cover
- Installing the speaker cover
- Removing the hard-drive assembly
- Installing the hard-drive assembly
- Removing the optical-drive assembly
- Installing the optical-drive assembly
- Removing the system-board shield
- Installing the system-board shield
- Removing the heat sink
- Installing the heat sink
- Removing the WLAN card
- Installing the WLAN card
- Removing the speaker module
- Installing the speaker module
- Removing the converter board
- Installing the converter board
- Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)
- Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)
- Removing the VESA mount bracket
- Installing the VESA mount bracket
- Removing the processor fan
- Installing the processor fan
- Removing the memory module
- Installing the memory module
- Removing the intrusion switch
- Installing the intrusion switch
- Removing the On-Screen Display (OSD) buttons board
- Installing the OSD buttons board
- Removing the coin cell battery
- Installing the coin cell battery
- Removing the processor
- Installing the processor
- Removing the system board
- System Board Layout
- Installing the system board
- Removing the display assembly
- Installing the display assembly
- System Setup
- Boot Sequence
- Navigation keys
- System setup options
- General screen options
- System configuration screen options
- Security screen options
- Secure boot screen options
- Intel software guard extension options
- Performance screen options
- Power management screen options
- POST behavior screen options
- Virtualization support screen options
- Wireless screen options
- Maintenance screen options
- Cloud desktop screen options
- System log screen options
- Advanced configuration screen options
- SupportAssist system resolution options
- Updating the BIOS
- System and setup password
- Technical specifications
- System specifications
- Memory specifications
- Video specifications
- Audio specifications
- Communication specifications
- Cards specifications
- Display specifications
- Drives’ specifications
- Port and connector specifications
- Power specifications
- Camera (optional) specifications
- Stand specifications
- Physical specifications
- Environmental specifications
- Contacting Dell
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Dell OptiPlex 3240 All-In-One
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: W14B
Regulatory Type: W14B001
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.
© 2016 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property
laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein
may be trademarks of their respective companies.
2016 - 12
Rev. A01
Contents
1 Working on your computer.............................................................................................. 6
Before working inside your computer................................................................................................................................. 6
Recommended tools...........................................................................................................................................................6
Turning off your computer..................................................................................................................................................7
After working inside your computer....................................................................................................................................7
Important Information.........................................................................................................................................................7
2 Removing and installing components.............................................................................. 8
Removing the stand........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Installing the stand............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Removing the cable cover..................................................................................................................................................9
Installing the cable cover...................................................................................................................................................10
Removing the back cover................................................................................................................................................. 10
Installing the back cover.................................................................................................................................................... 11
Removing the speaker cover............................................................................................................................................. 11
Installing the speaker cover...............................................................................................................................................12
Removing the hard-drive assembly...................................................................................................................................12
Installing the hard-drive assembly..................................................................................................................................... 13
Removing the optical-drive assembly................................................................................................................................14
Installing the optical-drive assembly..................................................................................................................................14
Removing the system-board shield...................................................................................................................................15
Installing the system-board shield..................................................................................................................................... 15
Removing the heat sink ....................................................................................................................................................15
Installing the heat sink.......................................................................................................................................................16
Removing the WLAN card................................................................................................................................................ 16
Installing the WLAN card...................................................................................................................................................16
Removing the speaker module.......................................................................................................................................... 17
Installing the speaker module............................................................................................................................................ 18
Removing the converter board......................................................................................................................................... 18
Installing the converter board........................................................................................................................................... 19
Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU).......................................................................................................................... 19
Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU).............................................................................................................................21
Removing the VESA mount bracket..................................................................................................................................21
Installing the VESA mount bracket...................................................................................................................................22
Removing the processor fan............................................................................................................................................ 22
Installing the processor fan...............................................................................................................................................23
Removing the memory module.........................................................................................................................................23
Installing the memory module...........................................................................................................................................23
Removing the intrusion switch......................................................................................................................................... 24
Installing the intrusion switch........................................................................................................................................... 24
Removing the On-Screen Display (OSD) buttons board.................................................................................................. 25
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Installing the OSD buttons board......................................................................................................................................25
Removing the coin cell battery.........................................................................................................................................26
Installing the coin cell battery........................................................................................................................................... 26
Removing the processor.................................................................................................................................................. 26
Installing the processor.....................................................................................................................................................27
Removing the system board.............................................................................................................................................27
System Board Layout.......................................................................................................................................................30
Installing the system board................................................................................................................................................31
Removing the display assembly.........................................................................................................................................31
Installing the display assembly.......................................................................................................................................... 34
3 System Setup............................................................................................................... 35
Boot Sequence.................................................................................................................................................................35
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................35
System setup options.......................................................................................................................................................36
General screen options.....................................................................................................................................................36
System configuration screen options................................................................................................................................37
Security screen options....................................................................................................................................................38
Secure boot screen options............................................................................................................................................. 40
Intel software guard extension options............................................................................................................................. 41
Performance screen options............................................................................................................................................. 41
Power management screen options................................................................................................................................. 42
POST behavior screen options.........................................................................................................................................43
Virtualization support screen options............................................................................................................................... 43
Wireless screen options....................................................................................................................................................44
Maintenance screen options............................................................................................................................................ 44
Cloud desktop screen options.......................................................................................................................................... 45
System log screen options............................................................................................................................................... 46
Advanced configuration screen options........................................................................................................................... 46
SupportAssist system resolution options..........................................................................................................................46
Updating the BIOS .......................................................................................................................................................... 46
System and setup password.............................................................................................................................................47
Assigning a system password and setup password.................................................................................................... 47
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password...............................................................................48
4 Technical specifications................................................................................................ 49
System specifications.......................................................................................................................................................49
Memory specifications..................................................................................................................................................... 49
Video specifications..........................................................................................................................................................49
Audio specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Communication specifications..........................................................................................................................................50
Cards specifications.........................................................................................................................................................50
Display specifications....................................................................................................................................................... 50
Drives’ specifications........................................................................................................................................................ 51
Port and connector specifications.................................................................................................................................... 51
Power specifications.........................................................................................................................................................51
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Camera (optional) specifications......................................................................................................................................52
Stand specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Physical specifications......................................................................................................................................................52
Environmental specifications............................................................................................................................................52
5 Contacting Dell............................................................................................................. 54
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Working on your computer
Before working inside your computer
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety.
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist:
• You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
• A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside
the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For
additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.Dell.com/
regulatory_compliance
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by
its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables
have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you
disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also,
before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer (see Turning off your computer).
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable
from the network device.
3. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
5. Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.
6. Remove the cover.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface,
such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
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• Small flat blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Small plastic scribe
Turning off your computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your
computer.
1. Turning off your computer:
• In Windows 10 (using a touch enabled device or mouse):
1. Click or tap .
2. Click or tap and then click or touch Shut down.
• In Windows 8 (using a touch enabled device):
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.
2. Tap and then tap Shut down
• In Windows 8 (using a mouse):
1. Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.
2. Click and then click Shut down.
• In Windows 7:
1. Click Start.
2. Click Shut Down.
2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically
turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off.
After working inside your computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure that you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on
your computer.
1. Replace the cover.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the
computer.
2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
3. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
4. Turn on your computer.
5. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running Dell 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 affect 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.
Removing the stand
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Place the computer on a flat surface with the display side facing downwards.
3. To release the stand:
a. Press the tab on the cover to release the stand [1].
b. Lift the stand upwards [2].
4. Slide the stand and lift it away from the back cover.
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Installing the stand
1. Align the stand and slide it on the back of the computer.
2. Press the cover attached to the stand, until it snaps in.
3. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the cable cover
1. Follow the procedures 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 [1].
b. Push the release tabs to release the cable cover [2].
c. Lift the cable cover and remove it 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 down, until it snaps in.
2. Tighten the screw to secure the cable cover to the computer.
3. Install the stand.
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the back cover
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. stand
b. cable cover
3. Pry the edges of the back cover to release it from the computer.
4. Lift the back cover from the computer.
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Installing the back cover
1. Align the notches on the back cover to the holes on the computer and press it until it snaps in.
2. Install the:
a. cable cover
b. stand
3. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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 release 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. Slide and remove the speaker cover from the computer.
Installing the speaker cover
1. Align the speaker cover to 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.
Removing the hard-drive assembly
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
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a. stand
b. back cover
3. To remove the hard-drive assembly from the chassis:
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 from the 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].
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 on the hard-drive cage, until the notches are aligned and it snaps in.
3. Install:
a. back cover
b. stand
4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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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 release the optical-drive assembly:
a. Press the securing tab at the base of the drive to release the optical drive [1].
b. Push the back side of the optical drive [2].
c. Slide the optical-drive assembly outward to remove it away from the computer [3].
4. To remove the optical drive from the bracket:
a. Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket [1].
b. Remove the bracket away from the optical drive [2].
Installing the optical-drive assembly
1. Tighten the screws to secure the bracket to the optical drive.
2. Insert the optical-drive assembly into the drive slot, until it snaps in.
3. Install the:
a. back cover
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b. stand
4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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].
c. Lift the system-board shield from the computer [3].
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.
Removing the heat sink
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. stand
b. back cover
c. system-board shield
3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:
a. Remove the screws that secure the heat sink module to the chassis [1, 2].
b. Lift up the heat sink assembly and remove it from the computer [3].
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Installing the heat sink
1. Align and place the heat sink in the slot.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the heat sink to the computer.
3. Install the:
a. system-board shield
b. back cover
c. stand
4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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.
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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.
Removing the speaker module
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. stand
b. back cover
c. cable cover
d. speaker cover
e. system-board shield
3. To release the speaker module:
a. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Unthread the speaker cables from the retention clips [2].
4. To remove the speaker module:
a. Remove the screws that secure the speaker module to the chassis [1].
b. Lift the speaker module and remove it from the chassis [2].
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Installing the speaker module
1. Align the speaker module on the slot in the chassis.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the speaker to the chassis.
3. Thread the speaker cables through the retention clips.
4. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board.
5. Install:
a. system-board shield
b. speaker cover
c. back cover
d. cable cover
e. stand
6. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the converter board
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. stand
b. back cover
c. cable cover
d. speaker cover
e. system-board shield
f. VESA mount bracket
3. To disconnect the cables connected to the converter board:
a. Disconnect the convertor-board cable from the converter board [1, 2].
b. Disconnect the display-backlight cable from the converter board [3].
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4. To remove the converter board:
a. Remove the screws that secure the converter board to the chassis [1].
b. Lift the converter board away from the chassis [2].
Installing the converter board
1. Place the convertor board in its slot.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the converter board to the chassis.
3. Connect the converter-board cable and display-backlight cable to the connectors on the converter board.
4. Install the:
a. VESA mount bracket
b. system board shield
c. speaker cover
d. cable cover
e. back cover
f. stand
5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
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a. stand
b. back cover
c. cable cover
d. speaker cover
e. system-board shield
3. To disconnect the cables from the PSU:
a. Unthread the power-supply cables from the retention clips in the chassis [1].
b. Disconnect the power-supply cable from the connector on the system board [2].
4. To remove the power supply socket:
a. Remove the screw that secures the power-supply socket to the chassis [1].
b. Slide the socket to remove it from the computer [2].
5. To remove the PSU:
a. Remove the screw that secures the PSU to the chassis [1].
b. Slide the PSU and lift it away from the chassis [2].
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Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)
1. Place the PSU on the chassis.
2. Tighten the screw to secure the PSU to the chassis.
3. Place the socket in the slot on the chassis.
4. Tighten the screw to secure the power supply socket to the chassis.
5. Thread the power-supply cable on the retention clips in the chassis.
6. Connect the power-supply cables to the connectors on the system board.
7. Install the:
a. system-board shield
b. speaker cover
c. cable cover
d. back cover
e. stand
8. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the VESA mount bracket
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. stand
b. back cover
c. system-board shield
d. power-supply unit
3. To remove the VESA mount bracket:
a. Remove the screws that secure the VESA mount bracket to the computer [1].
b. Lift the bracket away from the computer [2].
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Installing the VESA mount bracket
1. Align and place the bracket in the slot on the computer.
2. Tighten the screws that secure the VESA mount bracket to the computer.
3. Install the:
a. power-supply unit
b. system-board shield
c. back cover
d. stand
4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the processor fan
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. stand
b. back cover
c. system-board shield
d. power-supply unit
e. VESA mount bracket
3. To remove the processor fan:
a. Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Remove the screws that secure the processor fan to the computer [2].
c. Lift the processor fan away from the computer [3].
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Installing the processor fan
1. Align and place the processor fan in the slot on the chassis.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the processor fan to the system board.
3. Connect the processor-fan cable to the connector on the system board.
4. Install the:
a. VESA mount bracket
b. power-supply unit
c. system-board shield
d. back cover
e. stand
5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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. Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops-up. Lift and remove the memory module from its connector.
Installing the memory module
1. Align the notch on the memory-card with the tab in the system-board connector.
2. Press down on the memory module until the release clips spring back to secure them in place.
3. Install the:
a. system-board shield
b. back cover
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c. stand
4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the intrusion switch
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. stand
b. back cover
c. VESA mount bracket
d. system-board shield
3. To release the intrusion-switch cable:
a. Disconnect the intrusion-switch cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Unthread the intrusion-switch cable from the retention clips on the computer [2].
4. To remove the intrusion-switch:
a. Remove the screw that secures the intrusion switch to the chassis [1].
b. Slide and lift the intrusion switch to remove it from the computer [2].
Installing the intrusion switch
1. Place the intrusion switch in the slot on the computer.
2. Tighten the screw to secure the intrusion switch to the chassis.
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3. Thread the cable along the retention clips on the chassis.
4. Connect the intrusion-switch cable to the connector on the system board.
5. Install:
a. system-board shield
b. VESA mount bracket
c. back cover
d. stand
6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the 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 OSD buttons board:
a. Remove the screw to remove the metal plate that secures the OSD buttons board to the computer [1].
b. Peel off the tape from the OSD buttons board [2].
c. Remove the power and OSD buttons board from the chassis [3].
d. Disconnect the cables from the OSD buttons board to release the board from the computer [4, 5].
Installing the OSD buttons board
1. Connect the OSD buttons cable to the OSD buttons board.
2. Affix the tape on the OSD buttons board.
3. Insert the OSD buttons board into the slot.
4. Align the metal plate on the OSD buttons board.
5. Tighten the screw to secure the OSD buttons board.
6. Install the:
a. optical drive
b. back cover
c. stand
7. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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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 its slot on the system board, until it fits securely.
2. Install the:
a. system-board shield
b. back cover
c. stand
3. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the processor
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. stand
b. back cover
c. VESA mount bracket
d. system-board shield
e. heat sink
3. Press the Lift the processor cover and remove the processor from its socket.
a. Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor shield [1].
b. Lift the lever upward and lift the processor shield [2].
CAUTION: The processor socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the
pins in the processor socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
c. Lift the processor out of the socket [3].
NOTE: After removing the processor, place it in an antistatic container for reuse, return, or temporary storage.
Do not touch the bottom of the processor to avoid damage to the processor contacts. Touch only the side
edges of the processor.
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Installing the processor
1. Align the processor with the socket keys.
CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into
the socket.
2. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket.
3. Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys.
4. Close the processor shield by sliding it under the retention screw.
5. Lower the socket lever and push it under the tab to lock it.
6. Install:
a. heatsink
b. system-board shield
c. VESA mount bracket
d. back cover
e. stand
7. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the system board
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. stand
b. back cover
c. cable cover
d. speaker cover
e. VESA mount bracket
f. system-board shield
g. memory
h. optical drive
i. hard drive
j. heat sink
k. power-supply unit
l. converter board
m. processor fan
3. To release the initial set of cables from the system board:
a. Disconnect the optical-drive cable and hard-drive cable from the connectors on the system board [1].
b. Disconnect the touch pad cable from the connectors on the system board [2].
c. Unthread the cables from the retention clips of the computer [3].
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4. To release the second set of cables from the system board:
a. Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive cable and hard-drive cable to the system [1].
b. Disconnect the optical-drive cable and hard-drive cable [2].
5. Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the system board.
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6. To release the final set of cables from the system board:
a. Press the latches on either side of the connector and pull the LVDS cable to disconnect it from the system board [1, 2].
b. Lift the latch and disconnect the cable from the connector [3, 4].
7. To remove the system board:
a. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis [1].
b. Slide the system board and lift it away from the chassis [2].
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System Board Layout
The following image displays the system board layout of the computer.
1. LVDS connector 2. processor socket
3. camera connector 4. WLAN connector
5. coin-cell battery 6. jumper connector
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7. jumper connector 8. jumper connector
9. memory connectors (SODIMM sockets) 10. speaker connector
11. jumper connector 12. intrusion-switch connector
13. hard-drive connector 14. audio connector
15. Displayport connector 16. HDMI-out connector
17. HDD/ODD power connector 18. Side keyboard connector
19. optical-drive connector 20. heatsink
21. power connector 22. processor fan connector
Installing the system board
1. Place the system board on the computer.
2. Connect all the cables to the system board.
3. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the base panel.
4. Connect the optical-drive cable and hard-drive cable to the system and thread the cables through the retention clips.
5. Install:
a. processor fan
b. converter board
c. power-supply unit
d. heatsink
e. hard drive
f. optical drive
g. memory
h. system-board shield
i. VESA mount bracket
j. cable cover
k. speaker cover
l. back cover
m. stand
6. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the display assembly
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. stand
b. back cover
c. cable cover
d. speaker cover
e. VESA mount bracket
f. system-board shield
g. memory
h. optical drive
i. hard drive
j. heat sink
k. power-supply unit
l. converter board
m. processor fan
n. system board
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NOTE: These instructions are valid only for non-touch computers. For touch computers, the display panel should be
disassembled in a clean-room environment.
3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:
a. Remove the power-switch cable from the retention clip [1].
b. Unthread the camera cable from the retention clips on the display panel [2].
4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:
a. Peel off the tape to access the cables [1].
b. Remove the screws that secure the base panel to the chassis [2].
c. Lift the display-panel base from the display bezel [3].
5. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:
a. Lift the latch and disconnect the cables from the touch control board [1,2].
NOTE: This step is only for touch enabled systems.
b. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the chassis [3].
c. Lift the display assembly away from the computer [4].
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Figure 1. For touch enabled systems
Figure 2. For non-touch systems
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Installing the display assembly
1. Tighten the screws to secure the display bracket to the display panel.
2. Place the display panel on the chassis.
3. Affix the tape on the display panel.
4. Align all the cables through their retention clips on the display panel.
5. Tighten the screws to secure the latches to the computer.
6. Install the:
a. system board
b. processor fan
c. converter board
d. power-supply unit
e. heatsink
f. hard drive
g. optical drive
h. memory
i. system-board shield
j. VESA mount bracket
k. cable cover
l. speaker cover
m. back cover
n. stand
7. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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System Setup
System Setup enables you to manage your computer 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 Sequence
Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup‐defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for
example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can:
• Access System Setup by pressing F2 key
• Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key
The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot menu options are:
• Removable Drive (if available)
• STXXXX Drive
NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number.
• Optical Drive
• Diagnostics
NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, will display the ePSA diagnostics screen.
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.
Navigation keys
The following table displays the system setup 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.
Table 1. Navigation keys
Keys Navigation
Up arrow Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow Moves to the next field.
Enter Allows you to select 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.
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Keys Navigation
NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.
Esc Moves to the previous page till 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.
F1 Displays the System Setup help file.
System setup options
NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
General screen options
This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.
Option Description
System Information • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date,
Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.
• Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels
Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM 1, DIMM 2.
• PCI information: Displays SLOT 1
• Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock Speed,
Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3 Cache, HT Capable,
and 64-Bit technology.
• Device Information: Displays SATA-0, SATA-1, LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, dGPU Video
Controller, Audio Controller, Wi Fi Device, and Bluetooth Device.
Boot Sequence Boot Sequence Allows you to specify the order in which the computer attempts to find an
operating system. To change the boot order, select the device that you want to
change in the list, which is available on the right-hand side. After you select the
device, click up or down arrows or use your keyboard Page Up or Page Down keys
to change the boot options order. You can also select or de-select from the list
using the check-boxes available on the left hand side. You should enable the
Legacy Option ROMs to setup the Legacy boot mode. This Legacy boot mode is
not allowed when you enable the Secure Boot. The options are:
• Boot Sequence - By default, the Windows Boot Manager check box is
selected.
NOTE: The default option might differ based on the operating system
of your computer.
• Boot List Option - The list options are Legacy and UEFI. By default, the option
UEFI is selected.
NOTE: The default option might differ based on the operating system
of your computer.
• Add Boot Option - Enables you to add a boot option.
• Delete Boot Option - Enables you to delete an existing boot option.
• View - Enables you to view the current boot option in the computer.
• Restore Settings - Restores the default settings of the computer.
• Save Settings - Saves the settings of the computer.
• Apply - Enables you to apply the settings.
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Option Description
• Exit - Exits and starts the computer.
Boot List Options Allows you to change the boot list option:
• Legacy
• UEFI (enabled by default)
Advanced Boot
Options
This option allows you the legacy option ROMs to load. By default, the Enable Legacy Option ROMs is
disabled.
• Restore Settings - Restores the default settings of the computer
• Save Settings - Saves the settings of the computer
• Apply - Enables you to apply the settings
• Exit - Exits and starts the computer
Date/Time Allows you to change the date and time.
System configuration screen options
Option Description
Integrated NIC If you enable UEFI network stack, UEFI network protocols will be available. UEFI network allows pre-os and
early os networking features to use NICs that are enabled. This may be used without PXE turned on. When
you enable Enabled w/PXE, the type of PXE boot (Legacy PXE or UEFI PXE) depends on the current boot
mode and type of option ROMs in use. The UEFI Network Stack is required in order to have UEFI PXE
functionality fully enabled.
• Enabled UEFI Network Stack - This option is disabled by default.
Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are:
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Enabled w/PXE: This option is enabled by default.
• Enabled w/Cloud Desktop
NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or
may not appear.
SATA Operation Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are:
• Disabled
•AHCI - This option is selected by default.
Drives Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. All drives are enabled by default. The options are:
• SATA-0
• SATA-1
SMART Reporting This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup. This
technology is part of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. This
option is disabled by default.
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Option Description
• Enable SMART Reporting
USB Configuration This field configures the integrated USB controller. If Boot Support is enabled, the system is allowed to boot
any type of USB Mass Storage Devices (HDD, memory key, floppy).
If USB port is enabled, device attached to this port is enabled and available for OS.
If USB port is disabled, the OS cannot see any device attached to this port.
The options are:
• Enable USB Boot Support
• Enable Rear USB Ports
• Enable Side USB Ports
All the options are enabled by default.
NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.
Rear USB
Configuration
This field allows you to enable or disable rear USB ports.
• Enable/Disable Rear USB Ports
Side USB
Configuration
This field allows you to enable or disable side USB ports.
• Enable/Disable Side USB Ports
USB PowerShare This field configures the USB PowerShare feature behavior. This option allows you to charge external
devices using the stored system battery power through the USB PowerShare port.
Audio This field enables or disables the integrated audio controller. By default, the Enable Audio option is selected.
The options are:
• Enable Microphone (by default enable)
• Enable Internal Speaker (by default enable)
OSD Button
Management
This field allows you to enable or disable the OSD (On-Screen Display) buttons on the All-In-One system.
• Disable OSD buttons: This option is unchecked by default.
Touchscreen This option allows you to enable or disable touchscreen.
Miscellaneous
Devices
Allows you to enable or disable the following devices:
• Enable Camera (enabled by default)
• Enable Media Card (enabled by default)
• Disable Media Card
Security screen options
Option Description
Admin Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password.
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Option Description
NOTE: You must set the admin password before you set the system or hard drive password.
Deleting the admin password automatically deletes the system password and the hard drive
password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
Default setting: Not set
System Password Allows you to set, change or delete the system password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
Default setting: Not set
Internal HDD-0
Password
Allows you to set, change or delete the system’s internal hard disk’s password.
Default setting: Not set
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords.
Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.
NOTE: If Strong Password is enabled, Admin and System passwords must contain at least one
uppercase character, one lowercase character and be at least 8 characters long.
Password
Configuration
Allows you to determine the minimum and maximum length of Administrator and System passwords.
Password Bypass Allows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System and the Internal HDD password, when
they are set. The options are:
• Disabled
• Reboot bypass
Default setting: Disabled
Password Change Allows you to enable the disable permission to the System and Hard Drive passwords when the admin
password is set.
Default setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes is selected.
TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. This option is enabled by default.
The options are:
• Clear
• PPI Bypass for Enabled Commands
• PPI Bypass for Disabled Commands
• Attestation Enable
• Key Storage Enable
• SHA - 256
NOTE: Activation, deactivation, and clear options are not affected if you load the setup program's
default values. Changes to this option take effect immediately.
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Option Description
Computrace (R) Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software. The options are:
• Deactivate
• Disable
• On-Silent
NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no
further changes will be allowed
Default setting: Deactivate
Chassis Intrusion This field controls the chassis intrusion feature. The options are:
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default setting: Disabled
CPU XD Support Allows you to enable or disable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.
Enable CPU XD Support (default)
OROM Keyboard
Access
Allows you to set an option to enter the Option ROM Configuration screens using hotkeys during boot. The
options are:
• Enabled
• One Time Enable
• Disabled
Default setting: Enable
Admin Setup
Lockout
Allows you to enable or disable the option to enter setup when an admin password is set.
• Enable Admin Setup Lockout - This option is disabled by default.
HDD Protection
Support
Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Protection feature.
• HDD Protection Support - This option is disabled by default.
Secure boot screen options
Option Description
Secure Boot Enable This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature.
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default setting: Enabled.
Expert Key
Management
Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable
Custom Mode option is disabled by default. The options are:
• PK
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Option Description
• KEK
• db
• dbx
If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear. The options are:
•Save to File—Saves the key to a user-selected file
•Replace from File—Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected file
•Append from File—Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected file
•Delete—Deletes the selected key
•Reset All Keys—Resets to default setting
•Delete All Keys—Deletes all the keys
NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made will be erased and the keys will
restore to default settings.
Intel software guard extension options
Option Description
Intel SGX Enable This option is to provide a secured environment for running sensitive information in the context of the main
OS.
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default setting: Disabled.
Enclave memory
size
Allows you to set the enclave reserve memory size. The option is disabled by default. The options are:
• 32 MB
• 64 MB
• 128 MB
Performance screen options
Option Description
Multi Core Support Specifies whether the process will have one or all cores enabled. The performance of some applications will
improve with the additional cores.
• All - This option is enabled by default
• 1
• 2
• 3
Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature.
• Enable Intel SpeedStep
Default setting: The option is enabled.
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Option Description
C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states.
• C states
Default setting: The option is enabled.
Limit CPUID Value Allows you to limit the maximum value of the Standard CPUID Fuction support. Some operation systems will
not complete installation when maximum CPUID Function supported is greater than 3.
• Enable CPUID Limit - This option is disabled by default.
Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.
• Enable Intel TurboBoost
Default setting: The option is enabled.
Hyper Thread
Control
Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the processor.
Default setting: The option is enabled.
Power management screen options
Option Description
AC Recovery Specifies how the computer will respond when AC power is applied after an AC power loss. You can set the
AC Recovery to:
• Power Off (default)
• Power On
• Last Power State
Auto On Time Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are:
• Disabled
• Every Day
• Weekdays
• Select Days
Default setting: Disabled
NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using the switch on a power strip
or surge protector or if Auto Power is set to disabled.
Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled.
• Disabled
• Enabled in S5 only
• Enabled in S4 and S5 – This option is enabled by default.
NOTE: This option must be disabled for Wake on LAN feature to work.
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Option Description
Fan Control
Override
Controls the speed of the system fan. This option is disabled by default.
NOTE: When enabled, the fan runs at full speed.
USB Wake Support Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby.
NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power
adapter is removed during Standby, the system setup removes power from all the USB ports to
conserve battery power.
• Enable USB Wake Support
Default setting: The option is disabled.
Wake on LAN/
WLAN
Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the Off state when triggered
by a LAN signal.
• Disabled
• LAN Only
• WLAN Only
• LAN or WLAN
• LAN with PXE Boot
Default setting: Disabled
Block Sleep This option lets you block entering to sleep (S3 state) in operating system environment.
Block Sleep (S3 state)
Default setting: This option is disabled
Intel Ready Mode This option enables the capability of Intel Ready Mode technology.
POST behavior screen options
Option Description
Numlock LED Specifies if the NumLock function can be 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.
Fastboot Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are:
• Minimal
• Through (default)
• Auto
Virtualization support screen options
Option Description
Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology.
Enable Intel Virtualization Technology (default).
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Option Description
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 - enabled by default.
Wireless screen options
Option Description
Wireless Device
Enable
Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.
• WLAN/WiGig
• Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
Maintenance screen options
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.
SERR Messages Controls the SERR message mechanism. This option is enabled by default. Some graphics cards require that
the SERR message mechanism be disabled.
BIOS Downgrade This controls flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions.
• Wipe on Next boot
Data Wipe This field allows users to securely erase data from all internal storage devices.
NOTE: Data wipe will cause data loss on all the internal hard drives.
BIOS recovery This option enables the user to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recovery file on the
user primary hard drive or an external USB key.
• BIOS recovery from the hard drive
Follow the procedure to recover BIOS from hard drive.
1. Power on the system.
2. While the blue Dell logo is visible, press the F2 key to enter the System Setup.
3. Press the Num Lock key, and verify that the Num Lock light is on.
4. Press the Caps Lock key, and verify that the Caps Lock light is on.
5. Press the Scroll Lock key, and verify that the Scroll Lock light is on.
6. Press the Alt + F keys at the same time. The system will beep as the setup defaults are restored.
7. Press the Alt + F keys at the same time to restart the system. The changes are automatically saved.
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Cloud desktop screen options
Option Description
Server Lookup
Method
This option specifies how the Cloud Desktop software will lookup the server address. The options are:
• Static IP - Uses the static IP address
• DNS - Obtains several IP addresses using the Domain Name System (DNS) protocol. This option is
selected by default
NOTE: This option is relevant only when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration
group is set to Enable with Cloud Desktop.
Server Name This option specifies the server name of the server.
NOTE: This option is relevant only when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration
group is set to Enable with Cloud Desktop, and when the server look up method is set to DNS.
Server IP Address This option specifies the primary static IP address of the Cloud Desktop Server with which the client
software communicates. The default Server IP Address is 255.255.255.255
NOTE: This option is relevant only when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration
group is set to Enable with Cloud Desktop.
Server Port This option specifies the primary IP port of the Cloud Desktop with which the client software
communicates. The default Server Port value is 06910.
NOTE: This option is relevant only when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration
group is set to Enable with Cloud Desktop.
Client Address
Method
This option specifies how the client obtains its IP address. The options are:
• Static IP - Uses the static IP address
• DHCP - Obtains IP address using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol(DHCP). This option is selected
by default.
NOTE: This option is relevant only when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration
group is set to Enable with Cloud Desktop.
Client IP Address This option specifies the static IP address of the client. The default IP Address is 255.255.255.255
NOTE: This option is relevant only when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration
group is set to Enable with Cloud Desktop.
Client Subnet Mask This option specifies the subnet mask IP address of the client. The default IP Address is 255.255.255.255
NOTE: This option is relevant only when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration
group is set to Enable with Cloud Desktop.
Client Gateway This option specifies the gateway IP address of the client. The default IP Address is 255.255.255.255
NOTE: This option is relevant only when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration
group is set to Enable with Cloud Desktop.
DNS IP address This option specifies the DNS IP address of the client. The default IP Address is 255.255.255.255
NOTE: This option is relevant only when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration
group is set to Enable with Cloud Desktop.
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Option Description
Domain Name This option specifies the domain name of the client.
NOTE: This option is relevant only when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration
group is set to Enable with Cloud Desktop, and when the client address method is set to static IP.
Advanced This option turns on the Verbose Mode for advanced debugging. By default, this option is disabled.
NOTE: This option is relevant only when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration
group is set to Enable with Cloud Desktop.
System log screen options
Option Description
BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
• Clear Log
Advanced configuration screen options
Option Description
ASPM Active state power management.
• Auto - This option is selected by default.
• Disabled
• L1 only
SupportAssist system resolution options
Option Description
Auto OS recovery
Threshold
The Auto OS recovery threshold setup option controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist system
resolution console and for Dell OS Recovery tool. The options are:
• off
• 1
• 2
• 3
Updating the BIOS
It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available.
1. Re-start the computer.
2. Go to dell.com/support.
3. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?
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NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the instructions on screen.
4. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer.
5. Choose the Product Type from the list.
6. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
7. Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers.
The Drivers and Downloads page opens.
8. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.
9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.
You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this for your product, click Analyze System for Updates and follow
the instructions on the screen.
10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window; click Download File.
The File Download window appears.
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.
System and setup password
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
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.
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.
NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled.
Assigning a system password and setup password
You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or Setup
Password only when Password Status is Unlocked. If the Password Status is Locked, you cannot change the System Password.
NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password are deleted and you need
not provide the system password to log on to the computer.
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen appears.
2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3. Select System Password , enter your system password, and press Enter or Tab.
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, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
Re-enter the system password when prompted.
4. Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK.
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5. Select Setup Password, type your system password and press Enter or Tab.
A message prompts you to re-type the setup password.
6. Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK.
7. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
8. Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System
and/or 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 promoted. If you delete
the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted.
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 reboots.
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Technical specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer in:
• Windows 10, click or tap Start → Settings → System → About.
• Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, click or tap Start → PC Settings → PC and devices → PC Info.
•Windows 7, click Start , right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.
System specifications
Feature Specification
Processor type Intel Core i3/ i5 series (6th generation)
Total cache Up to 8 MB cache depending on processor type
Intel Chipset Sunrise point H110
Memory specifications
Feature Specification
Memory type unbuffered non-ECC, dual‑channel DDR3L 1600 configuration
Memory capacity 4 GB and 8 GB
Memory connectors two internally-accessible DDR3L SODIMM sockets
Minimum memory 4 GB
Maximum memory 16 GB
Video specifications
Feature Specification
Video Controller
(Integrated) • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530
• Optional dGPU AMD Radeon R7 A360 (Discrete)
Video Memory Shared Memory for Intel HD Graphics, 2GB DDR3 for AMD dGPU
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Feature Specification
External display
support
Display port 1.2, HDMI out 1.4
Audio specifications
Feature Specification
Controller Intel High Definition Audio with Waves MaxxVoice Pro
Speaker single 4-ohms speakers in both the left and right speaker assembly (4 W average per channel)
Internal speaker
amplifier
up to 7.6 W at 4-ohm per channel
Internal microphone
support
dual digital microphone
Volume controls Volume up/down buttons, program menus, and keyboard media-control keys
WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage
or loss. Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to settings other than the center
position may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage, and therefore the sound
pressure level. The use of factors influencing the earphones or headphones output other than
those specified by the manufacturer(e.g. operating system, equalizer software, firmware, driver,
etc.) may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure
level. The use of earphones or headphones other than those specified by the manufacturer may
lead to heightened sound pressure level.
Communication specifications
Features Specification
Network adapter Intel 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet
Wireless • M.2 2230 card
• combo M.2 card (Intel Wireless 8260 M.2 PCIe WLAN card (802.11n/ac) with Bluetooth)
Cards specifications
Feature Specification
M.2 slots • One 2230 D3 Key-A M.2 Socket 1
Display specifications
Feature Specification
Type 21.5 inch, FHD
Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz
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Feature Specification
Brightness Brightness up/down buttons
Operating angle 178 horizontal/ 178 vertical
Pixel pitch 0.2475 mm
Controls on-screen controls
Drives’ specifications
Feature Specification
Hard drive one 2.5-inch 500GB SATA 3.0 drive
Optical drive
(optional)
one DVD-ROM SATA drive or DVD+/- RW SATA drive
Port and connector specifications
Feature Specification
Audio • one line-out connector at rear
• one global headset port at side
Network adapter One RJ-45 connector
USB 2.0 (Side)/
Rear)
0/2
USB 3.0 (Side/
Rear)
2/2
USB port with
PowerShare support
1(side) USB 3.0
Video • one display port 1.2
• One HDMI 1.4 output
Media card reader one 4-in-1 slot
Power specifications
Feature Specification
155 Watt PSU for
UMA
200 Watt dGPU
Frequency 47 Hz — 63 Hz
Voltage 90 VAC — 264 VAC
Input current • Maximum 2.6 A ( Low AC range)
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Feature Specification
• Maximum 1.3 A ( High AC range)
Camera (optional) specifications
Feature Specification
Image resolution 1.0 megapixel
Video resolution HD (720p)
Diagonal viewing
angle
74 degrees
Stand specifications
Feature Specification
Tilt –5 degrees to 30 degrees
Physical specifications
Feature Specification
Width 527.8 mm (20.78 inches)
Height 363.0 mm (14.29 inches)
Depth:
Non-touch 61.5 mm (2.42 inches)
Touch 61.5 mm (2.42 inches)
Weight:
Non-touch 8.5 kg with stand (18.74 lb)
Touch 10.3 kg with stand (22.71 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computer may vary depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
Environmental specifications
Temperature Specifications
Operating 0°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity
(maximum) Specifications
Operating 20 % to 80 % (non condensing)
Storage 20 % to 80 % (non condensing)
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Maximum
vibration Specifications
Operating 0.26 GRMS at 5 to 350 Hz
Storage 2.2 GRMS at 5 to 500 Hz
Maximum shock Specifications
Operating 40 G
Storage 45 G
Altitude
(maximum) Specifications
Operating 0 m to 5000 m (0 ft to 16,404 ft)
Non-operating 0 m to 5000 m (0 ft to 16,404 ft)
Airborne
contaminant level
G2 or lower as defined by ANSI/ISA-S71.04-1985
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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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