Contents Chapter 1: Set up your computer....................5 Chapter 2: Chassis overview......................10 Front view....................................10 Back view....................................11 System board Layout................................ 12 Chapter 3: Technical specifications..................... 13 Dimensions and weight..............................13 Chipset....................................13 Processors................................... 14 Operating system................................15 Memory....................................16 Intel Optane memory.................................16 Ports and connectors................................17 Communications.................................
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Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows..................35 Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu..................36 System and setup password............................37 Assigning a system setup password........................37 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password................. 37 Chapter 6: Getting help.......................39 Contacting Dell.................................. 39 Contents...
Set up your computer Steps 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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6. Finish Windows system setup. 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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Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued) Dell apps Details SupportAssist Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the warranty expiry date in SupportAssist. Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available.
Chassis overview Topics: • Front view • Back view • System board Layout Front view 1. Power button with diagnostic LED 2. Hard-disk drive activity light 3. Universal audio jack port 4. Two USB 2.0 ports 5. Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 6.
Back view 1. Line-out re-tasking Line-in audio port 2. HDMI 1.4b port 3. 3rd Video Port (VGA/DP 1.4/HDMI 2.0b) (optional) 4. DisplayPort 1.4 5. Serial/PS2 slot (Optional) 6. Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 7. Two USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power on 8.
Technical specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer. Topics: •...
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. They also enable companies to implement global IT standards by locking in specific product configurations worldwide.
● Neokylin 7.0 NOTE: Commercial Platform offers Windows 10 N-2 and 5 year OS support, refer to the Dell Windows as a Service (WaaS) website for additional information on N-2 and 5 year Windows OS support on knowledge base article https:// www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000054430/.
Memory NOTE: A multiple-DIMM memory option is recommended to prevent any performance reduction. If the system configuration includes integrated graphics, consider selecting 2 or more DIMMs. NOTE: Memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology. If the memory modules are not installed in matched pairs, the computer continues to operate, but with a slight reduction in performance.
Ports and connectors Table 7. Ports and connectors Description Values External: Network One RJ-45 port 10/100/1000 Mbps (rear) ● Two USB 2.0 ports (front) ● Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (front) ● Two USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On (rear) ●...
Table 8. Ethernet specifications (continued) Description Values Transfer rate 10/100/1000 Mbps Wireless module Table 9. Wireless module specifications Description Values Model number Qualcomm QCA61x4a Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Intel 3165 Transfer rate Up to 867 Mbps Up to 2.4 Gbps Up to 867 Mbps Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz...
M.2 2280 Opal Self-Encrypting solid-state drive PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe, Class 40 SED Upto 512 GB Power ratings The following table lists the power rating specifications of OptiPlex 3080 Small Form Factor. Table 14. Power ratings Description Option one...
NOTE: TPM 2.0 is FIPS 140-2 certified. TPM is not available in all countries. Service and support NOTE: For more details on Dell Service Plans, see https://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/19/services/warranty-support- services. Table 23. Warranty Warranty 1 Year Basic Warranty with Hardware Service on-site service after remote diagnosis...
Table 24. Accidental damage services (continued) Accidental Damage Services 4 Years Accidental Damage Service 5 Years Accidental Damage Service Computer environment Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Table 25. Computer environment Description Operating Storage Temperature range 10 °C–35°C (50 °F–95°F) -40°C-65°C (-40°F-149°F) Relative humidity (maximum) 20% to 80% (non-condensing, Max dew...
Downloading Windows drivers Steps 1. Turn on the . 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your , and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your model.
Boot menu Press <F12> when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Diagnostics and BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system.
Boot sequence enables 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 ●...
System information Table 27. System Configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to control the onboard LAN controller. The option ‘Enable UEFI Network Stack’ is not selected by default. The options are: ● Disabled ● Enabled ● Enabled w/PXE (default) NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items that are listed in this section may or may not appear.
Table 28. Video Option Description ● Auto (default) ● Intel HD Graphics NOTE: If you do not select Auto, the on-board graphics device will be present and enabled. Security Table 29. Security Option Description Admin Password Allows you to set, change, and delete the admin password. System Password Allows you to set, change, and delete the system password.
Table 29. Security (continued) Option Description ● Permanently Disabled Chassis Intrusion This field controls the chassis intrusion feature. Choose any one of the options: ● Disabled (default) ● Enabled ● On-Silent Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when Admin password is set. This option is not set by default.
Intel Software Guard Extensions options Table 31. Intel Software Guard Extensions Option Description Intel SGX Enable This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the main OS. Click one of the following options: ●...
Power management Table 33. Power Management Option Description AC Recovery Determines how the system responds when AC power is re-applied after a power loss. You can set the AC Recovery to: ● Power Off ● Power On ● Last Power State This option is Power Off by default.
Table 34. POST Behavior (continued) Option Description ● Minimal — The system boots quickly, unless the BIOS has been updated, memory changed, or the previous POST did not complete. ● Thorough — The system does not skip any steps in the boot process. ●...
Maintenance Table 37. 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 Controls the SERR message mechanism.
Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. Click Product support. In the Search support box, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Search. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the SupportAssist feature to automatically identify your computer. You can also use the product ID or manually browse for your computer model.
One-Time boot menu on the computer. Most of the Dell computers built after 2012 have this capability, and you can confirm by booting your computer to the F12 One-Time Boot Menu to see if BIOS FLASH UPDATE is listed as a boot option for your computer. If the option is listed, then the BIOS supports this BIOS update option.
5. Select the file and double-click the flash target file, and then click Submit. 6. Click Update BIOS. The computer restarts to flash the BIOS. 7. The computer will restart after the BIOS update is completed. System and setup password Table 40.
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About this task To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot. Steps 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.
About this task 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: Steps 1.