Table of Contents
- Dell Precision Tower 3620 Owner's Manual
- Working on your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Removing the cover
- Installing the cover
- Removing the front bezel
- Installing the front bezel
- Removing the hard drive assembly
- Installing the hard drive assembly
- Removing the optical drive
- Installing the optical drive
- Removing the intrusion switch
- Installing the intrusion switch
- Removing the memory module
- Installing the memory module
- Installing the PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Removing the PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Removing the power supply unit (PSU)
- Installing the power supply unit (PSU)
- Removing the Input/Output (I/O) panel
- Installing the Input/Output (I/O) panel
- Removing the speaker
- Installing the speaker
- Removing the expansion card
- Installing the expansion card
- Removing the system fan
- Installing the system fan
- Removing the heat sink assembly
- Installing the heat sink assembly
- Removing the processor
- Installing the processor
- Removing the system board
- Installing the system board
- System board components
- System Setup
- Diagnostics
- Specifications
- Contacting Dell
DELL T3620 User Manual
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Dell Precision Tower 3620
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: D13M
Regulatory Type: D13M002
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
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.
Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. 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.
2015 - 10
Rev. A00
Contents
1 Working on your computer.................................................................................5
Safety instructions................................................................................................................................. 5
Before working inside your computer..................................................................................................6
Turning off your computer................................................................................................................... 6
After working inside your computer.....................................................................................................7
2 Removing and installing components..............................................................8
Recommended tools.............................................................................................................................8
Removing the cover..............................................................................................................................8
Installing the cover................................................................................................................................8
Removing the front bezel..................................................................................................................... 9
Installing the front bezel....................................................................................................................... 9
Removing the hard drive assembly.......................................................................................................9
Installing the hard drive assembly.......................................................................................................10
Removing the optical drive................................................................................................................. 10
Installing the optical drive....................................................................................................................11
Removing the intrusion switch........................................................................................................... 12
Installing the intrusion switch............................................................................................................. 12
Removing the memory module..........................................................................................................12
Installing the memory module............................................................................................................13
Installing the PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD).......................................................................................... 13
Removing the PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD) .......................................................................................14
Removing the power supply unit (PSU)..............................................................................................15
Installing the power supply unit (PSU)................................................................................................16
Removing the Input/Output (I/O) panel.............................................................................................16
Installing the Input/Output (I/O) panel...............................................................................................16
Removing the speaker.........................................................................................................................17
Installing the speaker...........................................................................................................................17
Removing the expansion card.............................................................................................................17
Installing the expansion card.............................................................................................................. 18
Removing the system fan....................................................................................................................18
Installing the system fan......................................................................................................................19
Removing the heat sink assembly...................................................................................................... 19
Installing the heat sink assembly........................................................................................................20
Removing the processor.................................................................................................................... 20
Installing the processor....................................................................................................................... 21
Removing the system board............................................................................................................... 21
Installing the system board.................................................................................................................22
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System board components.................................................................................................................23
3 System Setup....................................................................................................... 25
Boot Sequence....................................................................................................................................25
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................... 26
System Setup options......................................................................................................................... 26
Updating the BIOS ..............................................................................................................................34
Jumper settings...................................................................................................................................35
System and setup password............................................................................................................... 35
Assigning a system password and setup password..................................................................... 35
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password.............................................. 36
Disabling a system password........................................................................................................36
4 Diagnostics.......................................................................................................... 38
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics............................................................38
Troubleshooting your computer........................................................................................................39
Power LED diagnostics................................................................................................................. 39
Beep code..................................................................................................................................... 40
Error messages..............................................................................................................................40
5 Specifications......................................................................................................44
6 Contacting Dell...................................................................................................50
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Working on your computer
Safety instructions
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.
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Before working inside your computer
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the
computer.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
3. 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.
4. Disconnect all the network cables from the computer.
5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from the electrical outlets.
6. Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.
7. 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.
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.
or
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1. Click Start.
2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu and then click Log off.
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.
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Removing and installing components
This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your
computer.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
• Small flat blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Small plastic scribe
Removing the cover
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Pull the release latch to release the cover [1].
3. Slide the cover and lift the cover to remove it from the computer [2].
Installing the cover
1. Align the cover along its tabs on the chassis of the computer.
2. Press down on the cover until it clicks into place.
3. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Removing the front bezel
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the cover.
3. To remove the front bezel:
a. Lift the retention tabs [1] to release the front bezel [2].
b. Lift the front bezel to remove it from the computer [3].
Installing the front bezel
1. Hold the bezel and ensure that the hooks on the bezel snap into the notches on the computer.
2. Rotate the front bezel toward the computer.
3. Press the front bezel until the tabs click into place.
4. Install the cover.
5. 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 cover.
3. Disconnect the data cable and the power cable from the hard drive [1].
4. Press the blue securing bracket tabs [2] and lift the hard drive bracket out of the hard drive bay [3].
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5. Flex the hard drive bracket and remove the hard drive from the hard drive bracket.
Installing the hard drive assembly
1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bracket.
2. Press the securing brackets and slide the hard drive assembly into the hard drive bay.
3. Connect the data cable and the power cable to the hard drive.
4. Install the cover.
5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the optical drive
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove:
a. cover
b. front bezel
3. Disconnect the data cable and the power cable from the optical drive.
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4. To remove the optical drive:
a. Slide and hold the optical drive latch to unlock the optical drive [1].
b. Slide the optical drive from the computer [2].
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to remove the second optical drive (if available).
Installing the optical drive
1. Slide the optical drive into the drive bay from the front of the computer until it is secured.
2. Connect the data cable and power cable to the optical drive.
3. Install:
a. front bezel
b. cover
4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Removing the intrusion switch
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the cover.
3. To remove intrusion switch:
a. Press the tab to disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the system board [1, 2].
b. Slide the knob of the intrusion switch toward the bottom of the chassis [3].
c. Pull the intrusion switch to remove it from the slot [4].
Installing the intrusion switch
1. Insert the intrusion switch into the slot in the chassis.
2. Slide the intrusion switch to secure it.
3. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the system board.
4. Install the cover.
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 cover.
3. Press the memory module retention tabs on each side of the memory module.
4. Lift the memory module out of the connectors on the system board.
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Installing the memory module
1. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector.
2. Insert the memory module into the memory module socket.
3. Press the memory module until the retention tabs clicks into place.
4. Install the cover.
5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Installing the PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)
NOTE: The PCIe SSD card is shipped with the following components:
1. PCIe SSD card
2. Thermal Pad
3. Screw
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. cover
b. hard drive
c. optical drive
3. Peel the blue adhesive tape from the thermal pad.
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4. Place the thermal pad in the slot on the system board and peel the pink adhesive tape [1,2].
5. Slide the PCIe SSD card into the slot and tighten the screw to secure the card to the system board
[1,2].
Removing the PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)
1. Remove the screw that secures the PCIe SSD card.
2. Slide and lift the PCIe SSD card from the computer.
3. Lift the thermal pad from the system board.
4. Install the:
a. optical drive
b. hard drive
c. cover
5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Removing the power supply unit (PSU)
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Press the tab of the 4-pin power cables and disconnect it from the system board [1,2].
4. Release the cables from the clip [3].
5. To remove the power supply unit (PSU):
a. Remove the screws that secure the PSU to the computer [1].
b. Disconnect the PSU cables from the connectors on the system board.
c. Unroute the PSU cables from the retention clips.
d. Press the metal release tab [2], slide [3] and lift the PSU out of the computer [4].
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Installing the power supply unit (PSU)
1. Insert the PSU into the PSU slot and slide it toward the back of the computer until it clicks into place.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the PSU to the computer.
3. Route the PSU cables through the retention clips.
4. Connect the PSU cables to the connectors on the system board.
5. Install the cover.
6. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Input/Output (I/O) panel
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove:
a. cover
b. front bezel
3. To remove the I/O panel:
a. Disconnect the I/O panel, and USB data cables from the system board [1,2,3,4].
b. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the computer [5].
c. Slide the I/O panel toward the left of the computer to release it and pull the I/O panel along with
its cable out of the computer [6].
Installing the Input/Output (I/O) panel
1. Insert the I/O panel into the slot on the front of the chassis.
2. Slide the I/O panel toward the right of the computer to secure it to the chassis.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the I/O panel to the chassis.
4. Connect the I/O panel, and USB data cable to the system board.
5. Install :
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a. front bezel
b. cover
6. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the speaker
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the cover.
3. To remove the speaker:
a. Disconnect the speaker cable from system board [1].
b. Press the securing tab on the speaker to slide and remove the speaker from the chassis [2, 3].
Installing the speaker
1. Slide the speaker module into the slot to secure it.
2. Connect the speaker cable to the system board.
3. Install the cover.
4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the expansion card
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Press the securing tab to release the card retention lock [1, 2].
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4. To remove the expansion card:
a. Push the release latch to release the expansion card [1].
b. Lift the card out of the connector [2].
Installing the expansion card
1. Insert the expansion card in the connector on the system board and press it until clicks into place.
2. Close the release latch.
3. Install the cover.
4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the system fan
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the cover.
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3. To remove the system fan:
a. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board [1].
b. Stretch the grommets securing the fan to the computer to ease the removal of the fan [2].
c. Slide and lift the system fan from the computer [3].
Installing the system fan
1. Hold the system fan by the sides with the cable end facing the bottom of the computer.
2. Pass the four grommets through the chassis and slide outward along the groove to secure the
system fan.
3. Connect the system fan cable to the system board.
4. Install the cover.
5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the heat sink assembly
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the cover.
3. To remove the heat sink assembly:
a. Disconnect the heat sink cable from the system board [1].
b. Loosen the captive screws in diagonal order [2].
c. Lift the heat sink assembly away from the computer [3].
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Installing the heat sink assembly
1. Place the heat sink assembly on the processor.
2. Tighten the captive screws in diagonal order to secure the heat sink assembly to the computer.
3. Connect the heat sink cable to the system board.
4. Install the cover.
5. 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. cover
b. front bezel
c. hard drive
d. heat sink
3. To remove the processor:
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].
c. Lift the processor out of the socket [3].
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Installing the processor
1. Align the processor with the socket keys.
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 the:
a. heat sink
b. hard drive
c. front bezel
d. cover
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. cover
b. front bezel
c. memory module
d. hard drive
e. expansion card(s)
f. heat sink
3. Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board.
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4. To remove the system board:
a. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer [1].
b. Slide the system board and lift it away from the computer [2].
Installing the system board
1. Align the system board to the port connectors on the back of the chassis and place the system board
in the chassis.
2. Tighten the screws securing the system board to the chassis.
3. Connect the cables to the system board.
4. Install the:
a. heat sink
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b. expansion card(s)
c. hard drive
d. memory module
e. front bezel
f. cover
5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
System board components
Figure 1. Components of the system board
1. PCI express x16 slot (wired as x4) 2. PCI express x4 slot
3. PCI slot 4. PCI express x16 Gen 3 slot
5. line-in connector 6. USB 3.0 connector
7. HDMI connector 8. serial port connector
9. 2 x DisplayPort connector 10. USB 2.0 with network connector
11. keyboard/mouse connector 12. intrusion switch connector
13. P2 power connector 14. system fan connector
15. CPU socket 16. CPU fan connector
17. coin cell battery 18. memory slot
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19. front power switch connector 20. 8-pin power connector
21. SATA 1 connector 22. SATA 2 connector
23. internal USB connector 24. hard drive and optical drive power cable
connector
25. OS debug header for debug 26. USB 3.0 connector
27. Thunderbolt header 28. M.2 SSD slot
29. SATA 0 connector 30. front I/O connector
31. SATA 3 connector 32. password reset jumper
33. service Mode jumper connector 34. speaker connector
35. CMCLR jumper 36. CLINK header
37. LPC Debug header for debug
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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:
Table 1. Boot Sequence
Option Description
Legacy Boot • ST2000DM001–1ER164
• CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
• Onboard NIC
UEFI Boot Windows Boot Manager
Other options • BIOS Setup
• BIOS Flash Update
• Diagnostics
• Intel (R) Management Engine BIOS Extension
(MEBx)
• Change Boot Mode Settings
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.
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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 2. 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.
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 your computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or
may not appear.
Table 3. 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.
• Diskette Drive
• USB Storage Device
• CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
• Onboard NIC
• Internal HDD
Boot List Options Allows you to change the boot list option.
• Legacy
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Option Description
• UEFI
Advanced Boot Options Allows you to Enable Legacy Option ROMs
•Enable Legacy Option ROMs (Default: not enabled)
Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time. The changes to the system date and
time takes effect immediately.
Table 4. System configuration
Option Description
Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are:
• Enable UEFI Network Stack
• Disabled
NOTE: You can use the Disabled option, only if Active Management
Technology (AMT) option is disabled.
• Enabled
•Enabled w/PXE (Default)
• Enabled w/Cloud Desktop
Serial Port Identifies and defines the serial port settings. You can set the serial port to:
• Disabled
•COM1 (Default)
• COM2
• COM3
• COM4
NOTE: The operating system may allocate resources even if the
setting is disabled.
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
• M.2 PCIe SSD-0
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.
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Option Description
USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the internal USB configuration. The options
are:
• Enable Boot Support
• Enable Front USB Ports
• Enable rear USB Ports
Front USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the Front USB configuration. The options
are:
• Front Port 1
• Front Port 2
• Front Port 3
• Front Port 4
Rear USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the rear USB configuration. The options
are:
• Rear Port 1
• Rear Port 2
• Rear Port 3
• Rear Port 4
• Rear Port 5
• Rear Port 6
Thunderbolt Allows you to enable or disable Thunderbolt device support capability. The
options are:
•Enabled (Default)
• No Security
• User Configuration
• Secure Connect
• Display Port Only
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
• Enable Internal Speaker
Miscellaneous devices Allows you to enable or disable various on board devices.
•Enable Media Card (Default)
• Disable Media Card
Table 5. Video
Option Description
Primary Display Allows you to configure primary video controller when there are multiple
controllers available. The options are:
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Option Description
•Auto (Default)
• Intel HD Graphics
Table 6. Security
Option Description
Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords.
Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.
Password Configuration Allows you to define the length of the Admin password. Min = 4 , Max = 32
Password Bypass Allows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System
password, when it is set. The options are:
•Disabled (Default)
• Reboot bypass
Password Change Allows you to enable the disable permission to the System passwords
when the administrator password is set.
Default Setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes is selected
TPM 1.2 Security Allows you to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is visible
to the operating system. The options are:
•TPM On (Default)
• PPI Bypass for Enable Commands
• PPI Bypass for Disable Commands
• Disabled
• Enabled
Computrace (R) Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software. The
options are:
•Deactivate (Default)
• Disable
• Activate
Chassis Intrusion Allows you to enable or disable the chassis intrusion feature. The options
are:
•Disabled (Default)
• Enabled
• On-Silent
CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.
•Enable CPU XD Support (Default)
OROM Keyboard Access Allows you to determine whether users are able to enter Option ROM
Configuration screens via hotkeys during boot. The options are:
•Enable (Default)
• One Time Enable
• Disable
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Option Description
Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an administrator
password is set.
• Enable Admin Setup Lockout
Default Setting: The option is disabled.
Table 7. Secure Boot
Option Description
Secure Boot Enable Allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot Feature. The options are:
• Disabled
•Enabled (Default)
Expert Key Management Allows you to enable or disable Custom Mode Key Management.
• Enable Custom Mode (This option is not enabled by default)
If Enabled, the options are:
• PK
• KEK
• db
• dbx
Table 8. Intel Software Guard Extensions
Option Description
Intel SGX Enable Allows you to enable or disable Intel Software Guard Extensions. The
options are:
•Disabled (Default)
• Enabled
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 9. 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
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Option Description
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.
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)
Limit CPUID Value This field limits the maximum value the processor Standard CPUID
Function will support.
•Enable CPUID Limit
Default Setting: The option is disabled.
Table 10. 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
Auto On Time Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on
automatically. The options are:
•Disabled (Default)
• Every Day
• Weekdays
• Select Days
Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled.
•Disabled (Default)
• Enabled in S5 only
• Enabled in S4 and S5
Fan Control Override Allows you to control the speed of the system fan. The options are:
•Fan Control Override
Default Setting: The option is disabled.
USB Wake Support Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from standby.
•Enable USB Wake Support
Default Setting: The option is disabled.
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Option Description
Wake on LAN/WLAN This option allows the computer to power up from the off state when
triggered by a special 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
• LAN with PXE Boot
Block Sleep Allows you to block entering to sleep (S3 state) in OS Environment.
Block Sleep (S3 State)
This option is disabled by default.
Intel Ready Mode This option allows you to enable the capability of Intel Ready Mode
Technology.
Enable Intel Ready Mode (this option is disabled by default)
Table 11. 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.
MEBx Hotkey Allows you to specify whether the MEBx Hotkey function should 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.
Table 12. 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.
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Table 13. 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.
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 14. Cloud desktop
Option Description
Server Lookup Method Allows you to specify how the Cloud Desktop software will lookup server
addresses. The options are:
• Static IP
•DNS (default)
Server Name Allows you to specify the Server Name of the server.
Server IP Address Specifies the primary static IP address of the Cloud Desktop Server with
which the client software communicates. The default setting is
255.255.255.255
Server Port Allows you to specify the primary IP port of the Cloud Desktop with which
the client software communicates. The default setting is 06910.
Client Address Method Allows you to specify how the client will obtain its IP address. The options
are:
• Static IP
•DHCP (default)
Client IP Address Specifies the Static IP address of the client. The default setting is
255.255.255.255
Client Subnet Mask Specifies the subnet mask of the client. The default setting is
255.255.255.255
Client Gateway Specifies the gateway of the client. The default setting is 255.255.255.255
DNS IP Address Specifies the DNS IP address of the client. The default setting is
255.255.255.255
Domain Name Specifies the Domain name of the client.
Advanced Allows you to enable Verbose Mode for advanced debugging. By default
this option is disabled.
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Table 15. System Logs
Option Description
BIOS events Displays the system event log and allows you to clear the log.
• Clear Log
Table 16. Engineering configurations
Option Description
ASPM Allows you to set the Active State Power Management level:
•Auto (Default)
• Disabled
• L1 Only
Updating the BIOS
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is
available. For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power
outlet
1. Restart 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?
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.
NOTE: It is recommended not to update the BIOS version for more than 3 revisions. For example: If
you want to update the BIOS from 1.0 to 7.0, then install version 4.0 first and then install version 7.0.
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Jumper settings
To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down onto the pin(s) indicated on
the system board.
Table 17. Jumper settings
Jumper Setting Description
PSWD Default Short: Default
Open: Clear Password
RTCRST Default Open: Default
Short: Real-time clock reset. Can be used for
troubleshooting
SERVICE_MODE Default Open: Default
Short: ME disable
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 a 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.
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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.
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.
Disabling a system password
The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. The password
jumper disables any password(s) currently in use.
NOTE: You can also use the following steps to disable a forgotten password.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Identify the PSWD jumper on the system board.
4. Remove the PSWD jumper from the system board.
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NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the computer boots without the
jumper.
5. Install the cover.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the PSWD jumper installed, the
system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
6. Connect the computer to the electrical outlet and power-on the computer.
7. Power-off the computer and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.
8. Remove the cover.
9. Replace the PSWD jumper on the system board.
10. Install the cover.
11. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
12. Power-on the computer.
13. Go to the system setup, and assign a new system or setup password. See Setting up a System
Password.
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Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for
technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without
requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service
and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA)
diagnostics
The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware.
The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system
diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device groups allowing you to:
• Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode
• Repeat tests
• Display or save test results
• Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed
device(s)
• View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
• View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing
CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to test only your computer. Using this program with other
computers may cause invalid results or error messages.
NOTE: Some tests for specific devices require user interaction. Always ensure that you are present
at the computer terminal when the diagnostic tests are performed.
1. Power-on the computer.
2. As the computer boots, press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears.
3. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option.
The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the
computer. The diagnostics starts running the tests on all the detected devices.
4. To run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press Esc and click Yes to stop the diagnostic test.
5. Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests.
6. If there are any issues, error codes are displayed.
Note the error code and contact Dell.
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Troubleshooting your computer
You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like diagnostic lights, beep codes, and error
messages during the operation of the computer.
Power LED diagnostics
The power button LED located on the front of the chassis also functions as a bicolored diagnostic LED.
The diagnostic LED is only active and visible during the POST process. Once the operating system starts
to load, it is no longer visible.
Amber LED blinking scheme – The pattern is 2 or 3 blinks followed by a short pause then x number of
blinks up to 7. The repeated pattern has a long pause inserted in the middle. For example 2,3 = 2 amber
blinks, short pause, 3 amber blinks followed by long pause then repeats.
Table 18. Power LED diagnostics
Amber LED state White LED state Description
off off system is OFF
off blinking system is in sleep state
blinking off power supply unit (PSU) failure
steady off PSU is working but failed to fetch code
off steady system is ON
Amber LED
state Description
2,1 system board failure
2,2 system board, PSU or PSU cabling failure
2,3 system board, memory or CPU failure
2, 4 coin cell battery failure
2,5 corrupt BIOS
2,6 CPU configuration failure or CPU failure
2,7 memory modules are detected, but a memory failure
3,1 possible peripheral card or system board failure
3,2 possible USB failure
3,3 no memory modules are detected
3,4 possible system board error
3,5 memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error
3,6 possible system board resource and/or hardware failure
3,7 some other failure with messages on screen
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Beep code
The computer can emit a series of beeps during start-up if the display does not show errors or problems.
These series of beeps, called beep codes, identify various problems. The delay between each beep is 300
ms, the delay between each set of beeps is 3 sec, and the beep sound lasts 300 ms. After each beep and
each set of beeps, the BIOS should detect if the user presses the power button. If so, BIOS will jump out
from looping and execute the normal shutdown process and power system.
Code 1-3-2
Cause Memory failure
Error messages
Error message Description
Address mark not
found
The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector.
Alert! Previous
attempts at
booting this
system have failed
at checkpoint
[nnnn]. For help in
resolving this
problem, please
note this
checkpoint and
contact Dell
Technical Support.
The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the
same error. Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to the support
technician
Alert! Security
override Jumper is
installed.
The MFG_MODE jumper has been set and AMT Management features are disabled
until it is removed.
Attachment failed
to respond
The floppy or hard drive controller cannot send data to the associated drive.
Bad command or
file name
Ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper
place, and used the correct pathname.
Bad error-
correction code
(ECC) on disk read
The floppy or hard drive controller detected an uncorrectable read error.
Controller has
failed
The hard drive or the associated controller is defective.
Data error The floppy or hard drive cannot read the data. For the Windows operating system,
run the chkdsk utility to check the file structure of the floppy or hard drive. For any
other operating system, run the appropriate corresponding utility.
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Error message Description
Decreasing
available memory
One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Re-install the
memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
Diskette drive 0
seek failure
A cable may be loose or the computer configuration information may not match
the hardware configuration.
Diskette read
failure
The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be loose. If the drive access light
turns on, try a different disk.
Diskette subsystem
reset failed
The floppy drive controller may be faulty.
Gate A20 failure One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the
memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
General failure The operating system is unable to carry out the command. This message is usually
followed by specific information—for example, Printer out of paper. Take the
appropriate action to resolve the problem.
Hard-disk drive
configuration error
The hard drive failed initialization.
Hard-disk drive
controller failure
The hard drive failed initialization.
Hard-disk drive
failure
The hard drive failed initialization.
Hard-disk drive
read failure
The hard drive failed initialization.
Invalid
configuration
information-please
run SETUP
program
The computer configuration information does not match the hardware
configuration.
Invalid Memory
configuration,
please populate
DIMM1
DIMM1 slot does not recognize a memory module. The module should be re-
seated or installed.
Keyboard failure A cable or connector may be loose, or the keyboard or keyboard/mouse controller
may be faulty.
Memory address
line failure at
address, read value
expecting value
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory
modules and, if necessary, replace them.
Memory allocation
error
The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system,
another program, or a utility.
Memory data line
failure at address,
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory
modules and, if necessary, replace them.
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Error message Description
read value
expecting value
Memory double
word logic failure
at address, read
value expecting
value
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory
modules and, if necessary, replace them.
Memory odd/even
logic failure at
address, read value
expecting value
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory
modules and, if necessary, replace them
Memory write/read
failure at address,
read value
expecting value
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory
modules and, if necessary, replace them.
Memory size in
CMOS invalid
The amount of memory recorded in the computer configuration information does
not match the memory installed in the computer.
Memory tests
terminated by
keystroke
A keystroke interrupted the memory test.
No boot device
available
The computer cannot find the floppy disk or hard drive.
No boot sector on
hard-disk drive
The computer configuration information in System Setup may be incorrect.
No timer tick
interrupt
A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning.
Non-system disk
or disk error
The floppy disk in drive A does not have a bootable operating system installed on it.
Either replace the floppy disk with one that has a bootable operating system, or
remove the floppy disk from drive A and restart the computer.
Not a boot diskette The operating system is trying to boot to a floppy disk that does not have a
bootable operating system installed on it. Insert a bootable floppy disk.
Plug and play
configuration error
The computer encountered a problem while trying to configure one or more cards.
Read fault The operating system cannot read from the floppy or hard drive, the computer
could not find a particular sector on the disk, or the requested sector is defective.
Requested sector
not found
The operating system cannot read from the floppy or hard drive, the computer
could not find a particular sector on the disk, or the requested sector is defective.
Reset failed The disk re-set operation failed.
Sector not found The operating system cannot locate a sector on the floppy or hard drive.
Seek error The operating system cannot find a specific track on the floppy disk or hard drive.
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Error message Description
Shutdown failure A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning.
Time-of-day clock
stopped
The battery might be dead.
Time-of-day not
set-please run the
System Setup
program
The time or date stored in System Setup does not match the computer clock.
Timer chip counter
2 failed
A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning.
Unexpected
interrupt in
protected mode
The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning or a memory module may be
loose.
WARNING: Dell's
Disk Monitoring
System has
detected that drive
[0/1] on the
[primary/
secondary] EIDE
controller is
operating outside
of normal
specifications. It is
advisable to
immediately back
up your data and
replace your hard
drive by calling
your support desk
or Dell.
During initial startup, the drive detected possible error conditions. When your
computer finishes booting, immediately back up your data and replace your hard
drive (for installation procedures, see "Adding and Removing Parts" for your
computer type). If no replacement drive is immediately available and the drive is
not the only bootable drive, enter System Setup and change the appropriate drive
setting to None. Then remove the drive from the computer.
Write fault The operating system cannot write to the floppy or hard drive.
Write fault on
selected drive
The operating system cannot write to the floppy or hard drive.
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Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your
computer in:
• Windows 10, click Start → Settings → System → About.
• Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, click Start → PC Settings → PC and devices → PC Info.
• Windows 7, click Start , right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.
Table 19. Processor
Feature Specification
Processor type • Intel Core i3 series
• Intel Core i5 series
• Intel Core i7 series
• Intel Xeon E3
Total cache Up to 8 MB cache depending on processor type
Table 20. Memory
Feature Specification
Type DDR4, NECC, and ECC
Speed 2133 MHz
Connectors Two DIMM slots
Capacity 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
Minimum memory 4 GB
Maximum memory 64 GB
Table 21. Video
Feature Specification
Integrated • Intel HD Graphics 530 (Core i3/i5/i7)
• Intel HD Graphics P530 (Select Xeon)
Discrete PCI Express x16 graphics adapter
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Table 22. Audio
Feature Specification
Integrated Two Channel High Definition Audio
Table 23. Network
Feature Specification
Integrated Intel I219LM Ethernet capable of 10/100/1000 Mb/s
communication
Table 24. System information
Feature Specification
System chipset Intel C236 chipset
DMA channels Two 8237 DMA controllers with seven independently
programmable channels
Interrupt cevels Integrated I/O APIC capability with 24 interrupts
BIOS chip (NVRAM) 16 MB
Table 25. Expansion bus
Feature Specification
BustType PCIe gen3 (x16), USB 2.0, and USB 3.0
Bus speed PCI Express:
• x4-slot each direction speed – 4GB/s
• x16-slot each direction speed – 16 GB/s
SATA: 1.5 Gbps, 3.0 Gbps, and 6 Gbps
Table 26. Cards
Feature Specification
PCI
Mini Tower Up to one full-height card
Small Form Factor None
PCI Express x4
Mini Tower Up to one full-height card
Small Form Factor Up to one low-profile card
PCI-Express x16
Mini Tower Up to two full-height cards
Small Form Factor Up to one low-profile cards
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Table 27. Drives
Feature Specification
Externally accessible (5.25-inch drive bay)
Mini Tower Two
Small Form Factor One slim optical drive bay
Internally accessible 3.5-inch SATA drive
bays
2.5-inch SATA drive
bays
PCIe drive bay
Mini Tower Two Four One
Small Form Factor One Two One
Table 28. External connectors
Feature Specification
Audio
Front panel One universal audio jack with microphone in and
headphone connector
Back panel One line-out connector
Network adapter One RJ-45 connector
Serial One 9-pin connector; 16550 C compatible
USB 2.0 Front panel: two
Back panel: two
USB 3.0 Front panel: two
Back panel: four
HDMI out One
Video • 15-pin VGA connector
• two 20-pin DisplayPort connectors
NOTE: Available video connectors may vary based
on the graphics card selected.
Table 29. Internal connectors
Feature Specification
PCI 2.3 data width (maximum) - 32 bits
Mini Tower One 120-pin connector
Small Form Factor None
PCI Express x4 data width (maximum) - four PCI Express lane
Mini Tower One 64–pin connector
Small Form Factor One 64–pin connector
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Feature Specification
PCI Express x16 (wired as x4) data width (maximum) - four PCI Express lanes
Mini Tower One 164-pin connector
Small Form Factor None
PCI Express x16 data width (maximum) - 16 PCI Express lanes
Mini Tower, Small Form Factor One 164-pin connector
Serial ATA
Mini Tower Four 7-pin connectors
Small Form Factor Three 7-pin connectors
Memory Four 288-pin connectors
Internal USB
Mini Tower One 20-pin connector
Small Form Factor One 14–pin connector
System fan One 4-pin connector
Front panel control
Mini Tower One 6–pin and two 20–pin connector
Mini Tower – thermal sensor One 2-pin connector
Processor One 1150-pin connector
Processor fan One 4-pin connector
Service mode jumper One 2-pin connector
Password clear jumper One 2-pin connector
RTC reset jumper One 2-pin connector
Internal speaker One 4-pin connector
Intruder connector One 3-pin connector
Power connector: One 8-pin. one 4-pin,
Table 30. Controls and lights
Feature Specification
Front of the computer
Power button light White light — Solid white light indicates power-on state;
blinking white light indicates sleep state of the computer.
Drive activity light White light — Blinking white light indicates that the
computer is reading data from or writing data to the hard
drive.
Back of the computer
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Feature Specification
Link integrity light on integrated network
adapter
Green — a 10 Mbps connection exists between the
network and the computer.
Green — a 100 Mbps connection exists between the
network and the computer.
Orange — a 1000 Mbps connection exists between the
network and the computer.
Off (no light) — the computer is not detecting a physical
connection to the network.
Network activity light on integrated
network adapter
Yellow light — A blinking yellow light indicates that
network activity is present.
Power supply diagnostic light Green light — The power supply is turned on and is
functional. The power cable must be connected to the
power connector (at the back of the computer) and the
electrical outlet.
Table 31. Power
Power Wattage Maximum heat dissipation Voltage
Mini Tower: 290 W 989.00 BTU/hr 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50 Hz
to 60 Hz, 5.4 A
365 W EPA 1245 BTU/hr 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50 Hz
to 60 Hz, 5.0 A
Small Form
Factor
180 W/240 W EPA 614/819 BTU/hr 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50 Hz
to 60 Hz, 4.0 A
NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating.
Coin cell
battery
3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell
Table 32. Physical dimension
Physical Height Width Depth Weight
Mini Tower 360.00 mm (14.17
inches)
175.00 mm (6.88
inches)
435.00 mm
(17.12 inches)
11.70 kg (25.70 lb)
Small Form Factor 290.00 mm (11.41
inches)
92.60 mm (3.64
inches)
292.00 mm
(11.49 inches)
6.30 kg (13.88 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computeris based on a typical configuration and may vary with different
configurations.
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Table 33. Environmental
Feature Specification
Temperature range
Operating 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum)
Operating 20 percent to 80 percent (non-condensing)
Storage 5 percent to 95 percent (non-condensing)
Maximum vibration
Operating 0.26 GRMS
Storage 2.20 GRMS
Maximum shock
Operating 40 G
Storage 105 G
Altitude
Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
Storage –15.20 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne contaminant level G1 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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