Contents 1 Set up your computer........................5 2 Chassis overview........................10 Front view..................................... 10 Back view....................................11 System board layout................................12 3 Specifications of OptiPlex 7071 Tower..................13 Chipset....................................13 Processors.....................................13 Operating system................................. 14 Memory....................................14 Storage....................................14 Intel Optane memory................................15 Ports and connectors................................
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Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled....................32 Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive....................32 Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments..................32 Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu.....................33 System and setup password.............................. 37 Assigning a system setup password..........................38...
Set up your computer 1. Connect the keyboard and mouse. 2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network. Set up your computer...
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3. Connect the display. 4. Connect the power cable. Set up your computer...
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5. Press the power button. Set up your computer...
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SLN151664 SLN151748 at www.dell.com/support. For Windows:Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you: • Connect to a network for Windows updates. NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted.
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SupportAssist. Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available. Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications including software that is purchased but not preinstalled on your computer. Set up your computer...
10. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Back view Figure 2. Back view 1. Line-out audio jack 2. DisplayPort v1.2 (2) 3. Optional module (HDMI 2.0, DP, VGA, or USB Type-C Alt mode) 4. Serial port 5. PS/2 port for keyboard 6.
Processors NOTE: Global Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of Dell’s relationship products that are managed for availability and synchronized transitions on a worldwide basis. They ensure the same platform is available for purchase globally. This allows customers to reduce the number of configurations managed on a worldwide basis, thereby reducing their costs.
Commercial platform Windows 10 N-2 and 5-year operating system supportability: All newly introduced 2019 and later commercial platforms (Latitude, OptiPlex, and Dell Precision) will qualify and ship with the most current factory installed SemiAnnual Channel Windows 10 version (N) and qualify (but not ship) the previous two versions (N-1, N-2). This device platform OptiPlex 7070 will RTS with Windows 10 version v19H1 at time of launch, and this version will determine the N-2 versions that are initially qualified for this platform.
367 mm (14.45 in.) Width 169 mm (6.65 in.) Depth 300.80 mm (11.84 in.) Weight (maximum) 9.11 kg (20.08 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Specifications of OptiPlex 7071 Tower...
Standard Dell Smartcard Keyboard Optional Data security Table 19. Data security Data security options Values Dell Data Protection—Endpoint Security Suite and Endpoint Supported Security Suite Enterprise Dell Data Protection—SW Encryption Supported Dell Data Protection—External Media Encryption Not supported Windows 10 Device Guard and Credential Guard (Enterprise SKU)
0 m to 10668 m (32 ft to 35000 ft) * Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. † Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use. Specifications of OptiPlex 7071 Tower...
Boot menu To initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system, press <F12> when the Dell logo is displayed. Diagnostics and BIOS Setup options are also in this menu. The devices that are listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system.
Keys Navigation Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. System setup options NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear. General options Table 23.
System information Table 24. System Configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to control the on-board LAN controller. The option Enable UEFI Network Stack is not selected by default. The options are: • Disabled • Enabled • Enabled w/PXE: The Enabled w/PXE option is enabled by default. NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items that are listed in this section may or may not be display.
Option Description USB PowerShare This option enables you to charge the external devices, such as mobile phones, music player. The Enable USB PowerShare option is disabled by default. Audio Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. The option Enable Audio is enabled by default.
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Option Description Password Bypass This option enables you to bypass the System (Boot) password and the internal hard drive password prompts during a system restart. • Disabled—Always prompt for the system and internal hard drive password when they are set. This option is enabled by default.
Secure boot options Table 27. Secure Boot Option Description Secure Boot Enable Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot feature • Secure Boot Enable This option is not selected by default. Secure Boot Mode Allows you to modify the behavior of Secure Boot to allow evaluation or enforcement of UEFI driver signatures.
Performance Table 29. Performance Option Description Multi Core Support This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores enabled. The performance of some applications improves with the additional cores. • All—Default • • • Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of processor.
Option Description Deep Sleep Control This option determines how aggressively the system conserves power while shut down (SS) or in the Hibernate (S4) mode. The options are: • Disabled • Enabled in S5 only • Enabled in S4 and S5—enabled by default Fan Control Override The option is not set by default USB Wake Support...
Manageability Table 32. Manageability Option Description Intel AMT Capability This option enables you to enable or disable Intel AMT capability. The options are: • Disabled • Enabled—enabled by default • Restrict MEBx Access USB provision This option is disabled by default. MEBx Hotkey This option is enabled by default.
If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re-enabled after the BIOS update is completed. 1. Restart the computer. 2. Go to Dell.com/support. • Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
3. Insert the USB Flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update. 4. Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell Splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu. 5. Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and click Return.
Most Dell systems built after 2012 have this capability and you can confirm by booting your system to the F12 One-Time Boot Menu to see if BIOS FLASH UPDATE is listed as a boot option for your system. If the option is listed, then the BIOS supports this BIOS update option.
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4. Select the BIOS executable file and then press OK. Switch to correct catalogue of your external USB device by File system if you do not find the BIOS executable file. System setup...
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5. Click Begin Flash Update, and then a warning message is displayed. System setup...
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6. Click Yes. The systems restarts automatically and starts BIOS Flash. System setup...
7. Once complete, the system will reboot and the BIOS update process is completed. System and setup password Table 38. System and setup password Password type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.
Assigning a system setup password You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set. To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter. The Security screen is displayed.
Downloading drivers Downloading drivers 1. Turn on the desktop. 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your desktop, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your desktop model.
Getting help and contacting Dell Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources: Table 39. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.