Related Manuals for Dell OptiPlex 3050 Small Form Factor
Summary of Contents for Dell OptiPlex 3050 Small Form Factor
- Page 1 OptiPlex 3050 Small Form Factor Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D11S Regulatory Type: D11S002...
- Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Working on your computer..........................6 Safety instructions................................6 Before working inside your computer..........................6 Turning off your computer..............................7 Turning off your computer — Windows 10....................... 7 Turning off your computer — Windows 7.........................7 After working inside your computer..........................7 2 Removing and installing components......................8 Recommended tools................................ - Page 4 Heat sink................................... 22 Removing heat sink assembly...........................22 Installing the heat sink assembly..........................22 Processor..................................23 Removing processor..............................23 Installing the processor..............................24 Memory module................................24 Removing memory module............................24 Installing the memory module...........................24 SD card....................................25 Removing the SD card reader..........................25 Installing the SD card reader.............................25 Power supply unit................................26 Removing power supply unit (PSU)........................
- Page 5 System specifications..............................59 Memory specifications..............................59 Video specifications.................................60 Audio specifications.................................60 Communication specifications............................60 Storage specifications..............................60 Ports and connectors specifications..........................61 Power supply specifications............................61 Physical dimension specifications...........................61 Controls and lights specifications..........................62 Environmental specifications............................62 8 Contacting Dell............................63 Contents...
-
Page 6: Working On Your Computer
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. -
Page 7: Turning Off Your Computer
Turning off your computer Turning off your computer — Windows 10 CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. Click or tap Click or tap and then click or tap Shut down. NOTE: Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. -
Page 8: Removing And Installing Components
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 # 1 screwdriver •... - Page 9 Lift the cover to remove from the computer [3]. Removing and installing components...
-
Page 10: Installing The Cover
Installing the cover Place the cover on the computer and slide the cover until it clicks into place. Tighten the captive screws to secure the cover to the computer. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Expansion card Removing expansion card Follow the procedure in Before working inside your... - Page 11 To remove the expansion card: Pull the release tab at the base of the expansion card [1]. b Disconnect and lift the expansion card away from the connector [2]. Removing and installing components...
-
Page 12: Installing The Expansion Card
Installing the expansion card Insert the expansion card into the connector on the system board. Press the expansion card until it clicks into place. Close the expansion card latch and press it until it clicks into place. Install the cover. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. -
Page 13: Installing The Coin Cell Battery
Installing the coin cell battery Hold the coin cell battery with the "+" sign facing up and slide it under the securing tabs at the positive side of the connector. Press the battery into the connector until it locks into place. Install the: cover Follow the procedure in... -
Page 14: Installing The Fan Shroud
Installing the fan shroud Align the fan shroud, with both tabs on the heat sink. Insert the fan shroud until it clicks into place. Install the cover. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Front Bezel Removing bezel Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. -
Page 15: Installing The Bezel
Installing the bezel Insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the computer. Press the bezel until the tabs clicks into place. Install the cover. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Speaker Removing speaker Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. -
Page 16: Installing The Speaker
Installing the speaker Insert the speaker into the slot and press it until it clicks into place. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. Close the front bezel door. Install the: hard drive and optical drive module bezel cover Follow the procedure in... -
Page 17: Installing The Intrusion Switch
b Slide the intrusion switch and lift it away from the computer [3]. Installing the intrusion switch Insert the intrusion switch into the slot on the chassis. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the system board. Install the: fan shroud cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your... - Page 18 To remove the hard drive and optical drive module: Pull the release tab [1]. b Holding the release tab, disconnect the optical drive cables [2]. Slide and lift the hard drive and optical drive module from the computer [3]. Removing and installing components...
-
Page 19: Installing The Hard Drive And Optical Drive Module
Installing the hard drive and optical drive module Insert the hard drive and optical drive module into the slot on the computer. Connect the power cables to connectors on the hard drive and optical drive. Install the cover. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. -
Page 20: Optical Drive
Optical drive Removing the optical drive Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: cover bezel hard drive and optical drive module To remove the optical drive: Remove the screws that secure the optical drive from the module [1]. b Pull the optical drive away from the module [2]. -
Page 21: M.2 Pcie Ssd
M.2 PCIe SSD Removing the M.2 PCIe SSD Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: cover bezel hard drive and optical drive module To remove the M.2 PCIe SSD: Pull the blue tab to release the M.2 PCIe SSD . b Disconnect the M.2 PCIe SSD from the connector. -
Page 22: Heat Sink
bezel cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Heat sink Removing heat sink assembly Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: cover bezel fan shroud To remove the heat sink assembly: Disconnect the heat sink cable from the system board. [1] b Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink assembly and lift it away from the computer [2] [3]. -
Page 23: Processor
Connect the heat sink assembly cable to the system board. Install the: fan shroud bezel cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Processor Removing processor Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: cover 2.5–inch drive assembly Optical drive fan shroud... -
Page 24: Installing The Processor
Installing the processor Align the processor with the socket keys. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket. Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys. Close the processor shield by sliding it under the retention screw. -
Page 25: Sd Card
cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. SD card Removing the SD card reader Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: cover bezel hard drive and optical drive module M.2 PCIe SSD To remove the SD card reader: Release the power supply unit cables from the retention clips on the SD card reader enclosure [1]. -
Page 26: Power Supply Unit
hard drive and optical drive module M.2 PCIe SSD bezel cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Power supply unit Removing power supply unit (PSU) Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: cover fan shroud bezel hard drive and optical drive module... - Page 27 Press the blue release tab [1], slide the PSU and lift it away from the computer [2]. Removing and installing components...
-
Page 28: Installing The Power Supply Unit (Psu)
Installing the power supply unit (PSU) Insert the PSU in the chassis and slide it toward the back of the computer to secure it. Tighten the screws to secure the PSU to the back of the computer. Route the PSU cables through the retention clips. Connect the power cables to the system board. -
Page 29: Installing The Power Switch
hard drive and optical drive module To remove the power switch: Disconnect the power switch cable from the system board [1]. b Press the power switch retention tabs and pull out from the computer [2] [3]. Installing the power switch Slide the power switch module into the slot on the chassis until it clicks into place. -
Page 30: Installing The System Fan
bezel hard drive and optical drive module To remove the system fan: Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board [1]. b Slide the fan grommets toward the slot on the back wall [2]. Lift the fan away from the computer. [3] Installing the system fan Place the system fan in the computer. -
Page 31: System Board
System board Removing system board Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: cover bezel fan shroud heat sink processor expansion card hard drive and optical drive module memory module M.2 PCIe SSD SD card reader To remove the I/O panel: Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel [1]. - Page 32 d Data cable [4] Disconnect the following cables and screw from the system board: PSU [1] b hard drive and optical drive caddy stand off screw [2] PSU [3] d System fan [4] power switch [5] intrusion switch [6] Removing and installing components...
- Page 33 To remove the system board: Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer [1]. b Slide and lift the system board away from the computer [2]. Removing and installing components...
-
Page 34: Installing The System Board
Installing the system board Hold the system board by its edges and align it toward the back of the computer. Lower the system board into the computer until the connectors at the back of the system board align with the slots on the chassis, and the screw holes on the system board align with the standoffs on the computer. -
Page 35: System Board Layout
heat sink fan shroud bezel cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. System board layout PCI-e x16 connector (slot 2) PCI-e x1 Connector (slot 1) VGA daughter board connector Processor connector (CPU) CPU power connector (ATX_CPU) Intrusion switch connector CPU fan connector Memory module connectors M.2 Slot 3 connector... -
Page 36: Technology And Components
Technology and components Processors OptiPlex 3050 systems are shipped with Intel 6th generation and 7th generation core processor technology. NOTE: The clock speed and performance varies depending on the workload and other variables. Total cache up to 8 MB cache depending on processor type. -
Page 37: Identifying The Display Adapters In Win 7
Expand Display adapters. Downloading drivers Turn on the computer. Go to Dell.com/support. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. -
Page 38: Windows 7
Verifying system memory in setup Turn on or restart your computer.. Perform one of the following actions after the Dell logo is displayed: • With keyboard — Tap F2 until the Entering BIOS setup message appears. To enter the Boot selection menu, tap F12. -
Page 39: Speed
finally has the answer to the consumers' demands with a theoretically 10 times faster than its predecessor. In a nutshell, USB 3.1 Gen 1 features are as follows: • Higher transfer rates (up to 5 Gbps) • Increased maximum bus power and increased device current draw to better accommodate power-hungry devices •... -
Page 40: Applications
Applications USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 opens up the laneways and provides more headroom for devices to deliver a better overall experience. Where USB video was barely tolerable previously (both from a maximum resolution, latency, and video compression perspective), it's easy to imagine that with 5-10 times the bandwidth available, USB video solutions should work that much better. -
Page 41: Hdmi 1.4 Features
HDMI 1.4 Features • HDMI Ethernet Channel - Adds high-speed networking to an HDMI link, allowing users to take full advantage of their IP-enabled devices without a separate Ethernet cable • Audio Return Channel - Allows an HDMI-connected TV with a built-in tuner to send audio data "upstream" to a surround audio system, eliminating the need for a separate audio cable •... -
Page 42: System Setup
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: •... -
Page 43: System And Setup Password
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. -
Page 44: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And/Or Setup Password
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. - Page 45 Table 4. 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 NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
- Page 46 Option Description • Disable Media Card Table 5. Video Option Description Primary Display Allows you to select the primary display when multiple controllers are available in the system. • Auto • Intel HD Graphics NOTE: If you do not select Auto, the on-board graphics device will be present and enabled. Table 6.
- Page 47 Option Description • Deactivate • Disable • Activate Chassis Intrusion Allows you to control the chassis intrusion feature. You can set this option to: • Enabled • Disabled • On-Silent CPU XD Support Allows you to enable or disable the Execute Disable mode of the processor. This option is enabled by default.
- Page 48 Table 8. Intel Software Guard Extensions Option Description Intel SGX Enable Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Software Guard Extensions to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the main operating system. •...
- Page 49 Option Description Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled. • Disabled • Enabled in S5 only • Enabled in S4 and S5 Fan Control Override Allows you to determine the speed of the system fan. When this option is enabled, the system fan runs at the maximum speed.
-
Page 50: 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 Restart the computer. Go to Dell.com/support. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. NOTE:... -
Page 51: Enabling Smart Power On
Choose the Product Type from the list. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears. Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers. The Drivers and Downloads page opens. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File. -
Page 52: Software
Optional RDVD drive Downloading drivers Turn on the computer. Go to Dell.com/support. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. -
Page 53: Intel Chipset Drivers
Click Download File to download the latest version of the chipset driver for your computer. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file. Double-click the chipset driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Intel chipset drivers Verify if the Intel chipset drivers are already installed in the computer. -
Page 54: Troubleshooting Your Computer
Troubleshooting your computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like diagnostic lights, and error messages during the operation of the computer. Diagnostic power LED codes Table 19. Diagnostic power LED codes Power LED light status Possible cause Troubleshooting steps The computer is either turned •... -
Page 55: Diagnostic Error Messages
One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules or, if necessary, replace them. DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in Dell Diagnostics. DRIVE NOT READY The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. - Page 56 Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from an optical drive. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in Dell Diagnostics. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer.
- Page 57 The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may require recharging. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, Contact Dell. TIME-OF-DAY NOT SET-PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP The time or date stored in the system setup program does not PROGRAM match the system clock.
-
Page 58: System Error Messages
[nnnn]. For help in times for the same error. resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support CMOS checksum error RTC is reset, BIOS Setup default has been loaded. CPU fan failure CPU fan has failed. -
Page 59: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer • Windows 10, click or tap Start > Settings > System > About. Topics: • System specifications • Memory specifications • Video specifications •... -
Page 60: Video Specifications
Audio specifications Feature Specification Controller Realtek ALC3234 High Definition Audio Codec (integrated, supports multiple streaming) Speaker (integrated) Dell AX210CR USB Stereo speakers (optional), AC411 External Speakers (optional), AC511 Sound Bar (optional) Internal speaker Integrated amplifier Communication specifications •... -
Page 61: Ports And Connectors Specifications
Ports and connectors specifications Table 22. Ports and connectors Feature Specification Front I/O ports Universal audio jack USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.0 Rear I/O ports USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.0 Serial One (optional) Line out HDMI Port DisplayPort Network port RJ-45 Power connector port PS/2... -
Page 62: Controls And Lights Specifications
Controls and lights specifications Feature Specification Power button light White light — Solid white light indicates power-on state; blinking white light indicates sleep state of the computer. Hard Drive activity White light — Blinking white light indicates that the computer is reading data from or writing data to the hard light drive. -
Page 63: Contacting Dell
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: Go to Dell.com/support.