OptiPlex 7060 Small Form Factor Setup and specifications guide - Dell (2024)

OptiPlex 7060 Small Form FactorSetup and specifications guideRegulatory Model: D11SRegulatory Type: D11S004

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Contents1 Set up your computer.....................................................................................................................................52 Chassis.......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Front view........................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Back view............................................................................................................................................................................ 93 System specifications.................................................................................................................................. 10 Chipset...............................................................................................................................................................................10 Processor...........................................................................................................................................................................10 Memory...............................................................................................................................................................................11 Storage............................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Storage combinations.......................................................................................................................................................12 Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................12 Video.................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Communications............................................................................................................................................................... 13 Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................13 System board connectors................................................................................................................................................14 Operating system..............................................................................................................................................................14 Power supply..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Physical specifications..................................................................................................................................................... 15 Environmental................................................................................................................................................................... 154 System setup............................................................................................................................................... 16 Boot menu......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Navigation keys.................................................................................................................................................................16 System setup options.......................................................................................................................................................17 General options........................................................................................................................................................... 17 System information.....................................................................................................................................................18 Video screen options.................................................................................................................................................. 19 Security........................................................................................................................................................................19 Secure boot options................................................................................................................................................... 21 Intel Software Guard Extensions options.................................................................................................................21 Performance............................................................................................................................................................... 22 Power management...................................................................................................................................................23 Post behavior..............................................................................................................................................................24 Manageability..............................................................................................................................................................24 Virtualization support................................................................................................................................................ 25 Wireless options......................................................................................................................................................... 25 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................... 25 System logs................................................................................................................................................................ 26 Advanced configuration............................................................................................................................................ 26 Updating the BIOS in Windows .....................................................................................................................................26 Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled.............................................................................................. 27 Contents 3

Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive.............................................................................................27 Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments................................................................................. 28 Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu......................................................................................... 28 System and setup password........................................................................................................................................... 31 Assigning a system password and setup password............................................................................................... 32 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.................................................................................... 32 5 Software......................................................................................................................................................33 Downloading drivers........................................................................................................................................................ 33 System device drivers............................................................................................................................................... 33 Serial IO driver............................................................................................................................................................ 34 Security drivers.......................................................................................................................................................... 35 USB drivers.................................................................................................................................................................35 Network adapter drivers........................................................................................................................................... 35 Realtek Audio..............................................................................................................................................................35 Storage controller...................................................................................................................................................... 36 6 Getting help................................................................................................................................................. 37 Contacting Dell................................................................................................................................................................. 374 Contents

1 Set up your computer1 Connect the keyboard and mouse.2 Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network.3 Connect the display. Set up your computer 5

NOTE: If you ordered your computer with a discrete graphics card, the HDMI and the display ports on the back panel of your computer are covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card.4 Connect the power cable.5 Press the power button.6 Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup: 6 Set up your computer

a Connect to a network. b Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.7 Locate Dell apps. Table 1. Locate Dell apps Register your computer Dell Help & Support SupportAssist — Check and update your computer Set up your computer 7

2 ChassisThis chapter illustrates the multiple chassis views along with the ports and connectors and also explains the FN hot key combinations.Topics:• Front view• Back viewFront view1 Optical drive (optional) 2 Power button and power light3 Hard-drive activity light 4 Memory card reader (optional)5 Headset/Universal audio jack port 6 USB 2.0 port with PowerShare (supports battery charge capability)7 USB 2.0 port 8 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare9 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port 8 Chassis

Back view1 Line-out port 2 PS/2 keyboard port3 Serial port (optional) 4 PS/2 mouse port5 DisplayPort/HDMI 2.0b/VGA/USB Type-C Alt-Mode (optional) 6 DisplayPorts7 Service tag 8 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports9 USB 2.0 ports (supports SmartPower On) 10 Network port11 Expansion card slots 12 Power connector port13 Power supply diagnostic light 14 Release latch15 Antenna SMA connectors (optional) 16 Kensington security cable slot17 Padlock ring Chassis 9

3 System specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.Topics:• Chipset• Processor• Memory• Storage• Storage combinations• Audio• Video• Communications• Ports and connectors• System board connectors• Operating system• Power supply• Physical specifications• EnvironmentalChipsetTable 2. Chipset specificationsType Intel Q370Non-volatile memory on chipset YesBIOS configuration SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) 256Mbit (32MB) located at SPI_FLASH on chipsetTrusted Platform Module (Discrete TPM Enabled) 24KB located at TPM 2.0 on chipsetFirmware TPM (Discrete TPM Disabled) Available in select countriesNIC EEPROM LOM configuration contained within LOM e-fuse – no dedicated LOM EEPROMProcessorGlobal Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of Dell’s relationship products that are managed for availability and synchronized transitionson a worldwide basis. They ensure the same platform is available for purchase globally. This allows customers to reduce the number ofconfigurations managed on a worldwide basis, thereby reducing their costs. They also enable companies to implement global IT standardsby locking in specific product configurations worldwide. The following GSP processors identified below will be made available to Dellcustomers. 10 System specifications
NOTE: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary by region/ country.Table 3. Processor specificationsType UMA GraphicsIntel Core i3-8100 (4 Cores/6MB/4T/3.6GHz/65W) Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel Core i3-8300 (4 Cores/8MB/4T/3.7GHz/65W) Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel Core i5-8400 (6 Cores/9MB/6T/up to 4.0GHz/65W) Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel Core i5-8500 (6 Cores/9MB/6T/up to 4.1GHz/65W) Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel Core i5-8600 (6 Cores/9MB/6T/up to 4.3GHz/65W) Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel Core i7-8700 (6 Cores/12MB/12T/up to 4.6GHz/65W) Intel UHD Graphics 630MemoryTable 4. Memory specificationsMinimum memory configuration 4 GBMaximum memory configuration 64 GBNumber of slots 4 UDIMMMaximum memory supported per slot 16 GBMemory options • 4 GB - 1 x 4 GB • 8 GB - 1 x 8 GB • 8 GB - 2 x 4 GB • 16 GB - 2 x 8 GB • 16 GB - 1 x 16 GB • 32 GB - 2 x 16 GB • 32 GB - 4 x 8 GB • 64 GB - 4 x 16 GBType DDR4 DRAM Non-ECC memorySpeed 2666 MHz memory will perform at 2400 MHz on i3 processorsStorageTable 5. Storage specificationsType Form factor Interface CapacitySolid-State Drive (SSD) M.2 2280 Up to 2 TB • SATA AHCI, Up to 6 Gbps System specifications 11
Type Form factor Interface Capacity • PCIe 3 x4 NVME, Up to 32 GbpsHard drive (HDD) 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA AHCI, Up to 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB at 5400/7200 RPMSelf-encrypting Opal drive Hard- One 2.5 inch SATA AHCI, Up to 6 Gbps 2.5 inch 500 GB at 7200 RPMDisk Drive (SED HDD)Solid State Hybrid Drive One 2.5 inch SATA AHCI, Up to 6 Gbps 2.5 inch 1 TB at 5400 RPMOptical drive 1 Slim SATA AHCI, Up to 6 GbpsIntel Optane Memory M.2 16 GBStorage combinationsTable 6. Storage combinationsPrimary/Boot drive Secondary driveM.2 DriveM.2 Drive 2.5 inch HDDM.2 Drive 3.5 inch HDD2.5 inch HDD2.5 inch HDD 2.5 inch HDD3.5 inch HDD2.5 inch HDD with Intel Optane2.5 inch HDD with Intel Optane 2.5 inch HDD3.5 inch HDD with Intel Optane 2.5 inch HDDAudioTable 7. Audio specificationsController Realtek ALC3234Type IntegratedSpeakers Internal speaker (mono)Interface • AC511 Sound Bar (optional) • AC411 External speakers (optional) • Dell AX210CR USB Stereo speakers (optional) • Stereo headset/mic comboInternal speaker amplifier 2W (RMS) per channel 12 System specifications
VideoTable 8. VideoController Type CPU Dependency Graphics Capacity External Maximum memory display resolution type supportIntel UHD Graphics UMA 8th Generation Intel Core Integrated Shared DisplayPort VGA:630 Processor i3, i5,i7 system 2048x1536@60 Hz memory HDMI 1.4 HDMI : 1920x1080@60 Hz DP:4196x2160 @ 60hzAMD Radeon R5 Discrete NA GDDR5 2GB Two DP 1.2 1 display of 4K @430 60hzNVIDIA GeForce Discrete NA GDDR5 2GB 3 displays 1 display ofGT 730 with 1 or 2 DP 3840x2160 @ 60hz of 1.2 portsAMD Radeon RX Discrete NA GDDR5 4GB DP 1.4 1 display of 5K @550 60hz . 3 displays 4K Two mDP 1.4 @ 60hzDual AMD Radeon Discrete NA GDDR5 2GB Two DP 1.2 1 display of 4K @R5 430 60hzCommunicationsTable 9. CommunicationsNetwork adapter Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000 (Remote Wake Up, PXE support and Intel Active Management Technology support)Wireless • Qualcomm QCA61x4A Dual-band 2x2 802.11ac Wireless with MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 4.2 • Intel Wireless-AC 9560, Dual-band 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU- MIMO + Bluetooth 5Ports and connectorsTable 10. Ports and connectorsMemory card reader SD 4.0 memory card reader—optionalUSB • One USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare (front) • One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port (front) • Two USB 2.0 ports (one with PowerShare, supports battery charge capability) (front) System specifications 13
Security Kensington security cable slotAudio • One headset port/Universal audio jack (front) • One line-out port (rear)Video • Two DisplayPorts (rear) • DisplayPort/HDMI 2.0b/VGA/USB Type-C Alt-Mode (optional) (rear)Network adapter One RJ-45 (10/100/1000) connectorSerial port One serial port (optional) (rear)System board connectorsTable 11. System board connectorsM.2 Connectors • 1 - 2230/2280 • 1 - 2230 (keyed to support Integrated or Discrete WiFi, Support Intel CNVi or USB2.0/PCIe)Serial ATA (SATA) connector 3 (one Gen2 port for ODD and the rest of the ports support Gen3)PCIe X16 slot 1 (Support Standard Rev 3.0)PCIe X1 slot 0PCIe X16 slot (wired x4) slot 0PCIe X4 1 (open ended X4)Operating systemTable 12. Operating systemOperating systems supported • Windows 10 Home (64-bit) • Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) • Windows 10 Pro National Academic (64-bit) • Windows 10 Home National Academic (64-bit) • Ubuntu 16.04 SP1 LTS (64-bit) • Neokylin v6.0 SP4 (China only)Power supplyTable 13. Power supplyInput Voltage 90-264 VacInput current (maximum) 3.2A 14 System specifications
Wattage • 200W Bronze • 200W PlatinumPhysical specificationsTable 14. Physical system dimensionsChassis volume (liters) 7.8Chassis weight (pounds / kilograms) 11.57/5.26Table 15. Chassis dimensionsHeight (inches / centimeters) 11.42/29Width (inches / centimeters) 3.65/9.26Depth (inches / centimeters) 11.50/29.2Shipping weight (pounds / kilograms – includes packaging 15.09 / 6.86materials)Table 16. Packaging parametersHeight (inches / centimeters) 10.38/26.4Width (inches / centimeters) 19.2/48.7Depth (inches / centimeters) 15.5/39.4Environmental NOTE: For more details on Dell environmental features, please go to the environmental attributes section. See your specific region for availability.Table 17. EnvironmentalEnergy efficient power supply Standard80 plus bronze certification No80 plus platinum certification NoRecyclable packaging YesMultiPack packaging Optional, US only System specifications 15
4 System setupSystem setup enables you to manage your desktop hardware and specify BIOS level options. From the System setup, you can:• Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware• View the system hardware configuration• Enable or disable integrated devices• Set performance and power management thresholds• Manage your computer securityTopics:• Boot menu• Navigation keys• System setup options• Updating the BIOS in Windows• System and setup passwordBoot menuPress when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Diagnosticsand BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system.This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system. Using the bootmenu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.The options are:• UEFI Boot: – Windows Boot Manager•• Other Options: – BIOS Setup – BIOS Flash Update – Diagnostics – Change Boot Mode SettingsNavigation keys NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system.Keys NavigationUp arrow Moves to the previous field.Down arrow Moves to the next field. 16 System setup
Keys NavigationEnter Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.Tab Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.System setup options NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.General optionsTable 18. GeneralOption DescriptionSystem Information Displays the following 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 Channel Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM 1 Size, DIMM 2 Size. • PCI Information: Displays SLOT1, SLOT 2, SLOT1_M.2, SLOT2_M.2 • 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 4, M.2 PCIe SSD-0, LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, and Bluetooth Device.Boot Sequence Allows you to specify the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system from the devices specified in this list. • Windows Boot Manager • ONboard NIC (IPV4) • Onboard NIC (IPV6)Advanced Boot Options Allows you to select the Enable Legacy Option ROMs option, when in UEFI boot mode. By default, this option is selected. • Enable Legacy Option ROMs—Default • Enable Attempt Legacy BootUEFI Boot Path Security This option controls whether or not the system will prompt the user to enter the Admin password when booting a UEFI boot path from the F12 Boot Menu. • Always, Except Internal HDD—Default • Always • NeverDate/Time Allows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date and time take effect immediately. System setup 17
.System informationTable 19. 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 (default) NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear. Serial Port Determines how the built-in serial port operates. Choose any one option: • Disabled • COM1 (default) • COM2 • COM3 • COM4 SATA Operation Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated hard drive controller. • Disabled = The SATA controllers are hidden • AHCI = SATA is configured for AHCI mode • RAID ON = SATA is configured to support RAID mode (selected by default) Drives Allows you to enable or disable the various drives on-board: • SATA-0 • SATA-2 • SATA-3 • SATA-4 • M.2 PCIe SSD-0 Smart Reporting This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup. The Enable Smart Reporting option is disabled by default. USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller for: • Enable USB Boot Support • Enable Front USB Ports • Enable Rear USB Ports All the options are enabled by default. Front USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the front USB ports. All the ports are enabled by default. Rear USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the rear USB ports. All the ports are enabled by default. USB PowerShare This option allows you to charge the external devices, such as mobile phones, music player. This option is enabled by default. 18 System setup
Option DescriptionAudio Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. The option Enable Audio is selected by default. • Enable Microphone • Enable Internal Speaker Both the options are selected by default.Dust Filter Maintenance Allows you to enable or disable BIOS messages for maintaining the optional dust filter installed in your computer. BIOS will generate a pre-boot reminder to clean or replace the dust filter based on the interval set. • Disabled (default) • 15 days • 30 days • 60 days • 90 days • 120 days • 150 days • 180 daysMiscellaneous Devices • Enable Secure Digital SD Card (default) • Secure Digital SD Card • Secure Digital SD Card Read-Only ModeVideo screen optionsTable 20. VideoOption DescriptionPrimary Display Allows you to select the primary display when multiple controllers are available in the system. • Auto (default) • Intel HD Graphics NOTE: If you do not select Auto, the on-board graphics device will be present and enabled.SecurityTable 21. SecurityOption DescriptionStrong Password This option lets you enable or disable strong passwords for the system. The option is disabled by default.Password Configuration Allows you to control the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for a administrative password and the system password. The range of characters is between 4 and 32.Password Bypass This option lets you bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal HDD password prompts during a system restart. System setup 19
Option Description • Disabled — Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when they are set. This option is enabled by default. • Reboot Bypass — Bypass the password prompts on Restarts (warm boots). NOTE: The system will always prompt for the system and internal HDD passwords when powered on from the off state (a cold boot). Also, the system will always prompt for passwords on any module bay HDDs that may be present.Password Change This option lets you determine whether changes to the System and Hard Disk passwords are permitted when an administrator password is set. Allow Non-Admin Password Changes - This option is enabled by default.UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates This option controls whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages. This option is selected by default. Disabling this option will block BIOS updates from services such as Microsoft Windows Update and Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS)TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is visible to the operating system. • TPM On (default) • Clear • PPI Bypass for Enable Commands • PPI Bypass for Disable Commands • PPI Bypass for Clear Commands • Attestation Enable (default) • Key Storage Enable (default) • SHA-256 (default) Choose any one option: • Disabled • Enabled (default)Computrace This field lets you Activate or Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace Service from Absolute Software. Enables or disables the optional Computrace service designed for asset management. • Deactivate (default) • Disable • ActivateChassis Intrusion This field controls the chassis intrusion feature. Choose any one of the option: • Disabled (default) • Enabled • On-SilentOROM Keyboard Access • Disabled • Enabled (default) • One Time EnableAdmin Setup Lockout Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when Admin password is set. This option is not set by default.SMM Security Mitigation Allows you to enable or disable additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protections. This option is not set by default. 20 System setup
Secure boot optionsTable 22. Secure BootOption DescriptionSecure 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. • Deployed Mode (default) • Audit ModeExpert 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 (default) • 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 Extensions optionsTable 23. Intel Software Guard ExtensionsOption DescriptionIntel 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: • Disabled • Enabled System setup 21
Option Description • Software controlled—DefaultEnclave Memory Size This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size Click one of the following options: • 32 MB • 64 MB • 128 MB—DefaultPerformanceTable 24. PerformanceOption DescriptionMulti 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 • 1 • 2 • 3Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of processor. • Enable Intel SpeedStep This option is set by default.C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states. • C states This option is set by default.Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor. • Enable Intel TurboBoost This option is set by default.Hyper-Thread Control Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the processor. • Disabled • Enabled—Default 22 System setup
Power managementTable 25. Power ManagementOption DescriptionAC 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 set to Power Off by default.Enable Intel Speed Shift Allows you to enable or disable Intel Speed Shift Technology support. The option Enable Intel SpeedTechnology Shift Technology is set by default.Auto On Time Sets time to automatically turn on the computer. Time is kept in standard 12-hour format (hour:minutes:seconds). Change the startup time by typing the values in the time and AM/PM fields. 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 (default) • Enabled in S5 only • Enabled in S4 and S5Fan Control Override The option is not set by defaultUSB Wake Support Allows you to enable the USB devices to wake the computer from standby mode. The option "Enable USB Wake Support" is selected by defaultWake on LAN/WWAN This option allows the computer to power up from the off state when triggered by a special LAN signal. This feature only works when the computer is connected to AC power supply. • Disabled - Does not allows the system to power on by special LAN signals when it receives a wake-up signal from the LAN or wireless LAN. • LAN or WLAN - Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN or wireless LAN signals. • LAN Only - Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN signals. • LAN with PXE Boot - A wakeup packet sent to the system in either the S4 or S5 state, that will cause the system to wake-up and immediately boot to PXE. • WLAN Only - Allows the system to be powered on by special WLAN signals. This option is set to Disabled by default.Block Sleep Allows you to block entering to sleep (S3 state) in OS environment. This option is disabled by default. System setup 23
Post behaviorTable 26. POST BehaviorOption DescriptionNumlock LED Allows you to enable or disable the Numlock feature when your computer starts. This option is enabled by default.Keyboard Errors Allows you to enable or disable the keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. The option Enable Keyboard Error Detection is enabled by default.Fast Boot This option can speed up the boot process by bypassing some compatibility steps: • 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. • Auto — This allows the operating system to control this setting (this works only when the operating system supports Simple Boot Flag). This option is set to Thorough by default.Extend BIOS POST Time This option creates an additional pre-boot delay. • 0 seconds (default) • 5 seconds • 10 secondsFull Screen Logo This option will display full screen logo if your image match screen resolution. The option Enable Full Screen Logo is not set by default.Warnings and Errors This option causes the boot process to only pause when warning or errors are detected. Choose any one of the option: • Prompt on Warnings and Errors (default) • Continue on Warnings • Continue on Warnings and ErrorsManageabilityTable 27. ManageabilityOption DescriptionUSB provision This option is not selected by default.MEBx Hotkey This option is selected by default. 24 System setup
Virtualization supportTable 28. Virtualization SupportOption DescriptionVirtualization This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by the Intel Virtualization technology. • Enable Intel Virtualization Technology This option is set by default.VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by the Intel Virtualization technology for direct I/O. • Enable VT for Direct I/O This option is set by default.Wireless optionsTable 29. WirelessOption DescriptionWireless Device Enable Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices. The options are: • WLAN/WiGig • Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default.MaintenanceTable 30. MaintenanceOption DescriptionService 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 set by default. Some graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be disabled.BIOS Downgrade Allows you to flash previous revisions of the system firmware. • Allow BIOS Downgrade System setup 25
Option Description This option is set by default. Bios Recovery BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive—This option is set by default. Allows you to recover the corrupted BIOS from a recovery file on the HDD or an external USB key. BIOS Auto-Recovery— Allows you to recover the BIOS automatically. First Power On Date Allows you the set Ownership date. The option Set Ownership Date is not set by default.System logsTable 31. System Logs Option Description BIOS events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.Advanced configurationTable 32. Advanced configuration Option Description ASPM Allows you to set the ASPM level. • Auto (default) - There is handshaking between the device and PCI Express hub to determine the best ASPM mode supported by the device • Disabled - ASPM power management is turned off at all time • L1 Only - ASPM power management is set to use L1Updating the BIOS in WindowsIt is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), when you replace the system board or if an update is available. NOTE: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re-enabled after the BIOS update is completed.1 Restart the computer.2 Go to Dell.com/support. • Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. • Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen.3 If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click Choose from all products.4 Choose the Products category from the list. NOTE: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page5 Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.6 Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads. The Drivers and Downloads section opens.7 Click Find it myself.8 Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions. 26 System setup
9 Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download.10 Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File. The File Download window appears.11 Click Save to save the file on your computer.12 Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled CAUTION: If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will not recognize the BitLocker key. You will then be prompted to enter the recovery key to progress and the system will ask for this on each reboot. If the recovery key is not known this can result in data loss or an unnecessary operating system re-install. For more information on this subject, see Knowledge Article: http://www.dell.com/support/article/sln153694Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash driveIf the system cannot load into Windows but there is still a need to update the BIOS, download the BIOS file using another system and saveit to a bootable USB Flash Drive. NOTE: You will need to use a bootable USB Flash drive. Please refer to the following article for further details: http:// www.dell.com/support/article/sln1431961 Download the BIOS update .EXE file to another system.2 Copy the file e.g. O9010A12.EXE onto the bootable USB Flash drive.3 Insert the USB Flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update.4 Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell Splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu.5 Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and click Return.6 The system will boot to a Diag C:\> prompt.7 Run the file by typing the full filename e.g. O9010A12.exe and press Return.8 The BIOS Update Utility will load, follow the instructions on screen. Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen System setup 27
Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environmentsIf you want to update the system BIOS in a Linux environment such as Ubuntu, see http://www.dell.com/support/article/sln171755.Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menuUpdating your system BIOS using a BIOS update .exe file copied to a FAT32 USB key and booting from the F12 one time boot menu.BIOS UpdateYou can run the BIOS update file from Windows using a bootable USB key or you can also update the BIOS from the F12 One-Time bootmenu on the system.Most Dell systems built after 2012 have this capability and you can confirm by booting your system to the F12 One-Time Boot Menu to seeif BIOS FLASH UPDATE is listed as a boot option for your system. If the option is listed, then the BIOS supports this BIOS update option. NOTE: Only systems with BIOS Flash Update option in the F12 One-Time Boot Menu can use this function.Updating from the One-Time Boot MenuTo update your BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu, you will need:• USB key formatted to the FAT32 file system (key does not have to be bootable)• BIOS executable file that you downloaded from the Dell Support website and copied to the root of the USB key• AC power adapter connected to the system• Functional system battery to flash the BIOSPerform the following steps to execute the BIOS update flash process from the F12 menu: CAUTION: Do not power off the system during the BIOS update process. Powering off the system could make the system fail to boot.1 From a power off state, insert the USB key where you copied the flash into a USB port of the system .2 Power on the system and press the F12 key to access the One-Time Boot Menu, Highlight BIOS Flash Update using the arrow keys then press Enter.3 The Bios flash menu will open then click the browse button. 28 System setup
4 The E5450A14.exe file is shown as an example in the following screenshot. The actual file name may vary.5 Once the file is selected, it will show in the file selection box and you can click the OK button to continue. System setup 29
6 Click the Begin Flash Update button.7 A warning box is displayed asking you if you want to proceed. Click the Yes button to begin the flash. 30 System setup
8 At this point the BIOS flash will execute, the system will reboot and then the BIOS flash will start and a progress bar will show the progress of the flash. Depending on the changes included in the update, the progress bar may go from zero to 100 multiple times and the flash process could take as long as 10 minutes. Generally this process takes two to three minutes.9 Once complete, the system will reboot and the BIOS update process is completed.System and setup passwordTable 33. System and setup passwordPassword type DescriptionSystem password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. System setup 31
Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.Assigning a system password and setup passwordYou can assign a new System 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.2 Select System Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field. Use the following guidelines to assign the system password: • A password can have up to 32 characters. • The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. • Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed. • Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).3 Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.4 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.5 Press Y to save the changes. The computer reboots.Deleting or changing an existing system setup passwordEnsure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/orSetup 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 reboot. 32 System setup
5 SoftwareThis chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers.Downloading drivers1 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.4 Click Drivers and Downloads.5 Select the operating system installed on your desktop.6 Scroll down the page and select the driver to install.7 Click Download File to download the driver for your desktop.8 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file.9 Double-click the driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.System device driversVerify if the system device drivers are already installed in the system. Software 33
Serial IO driverVerify if the drivers for Touchpad, IR camera, and keyboard and are installed. 34 Software
Figure 2. Serial IO driverSecurity driversVerify if the security drivers are already installed in the system.USB driversVerify if the USB drivers are already installed in the computer.Network adapter driversVerify if the Network adapter drivers are already installed in the system.Realtek AudioVerify if audio drivers are already installed in the computer. Software 35
Storage controllerVerify if the storage control drivers are already installed in the system. 36 Software
6 Getting helpContacting 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 servicesmay 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. Getting help 37
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