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. NOTE: If you ordered your computer with a discrete graphics card. Connect the display cable to the discrete graphics card connectors. 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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7. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended. Table 1. Locate Dell apps Dell Product Registration Register your computer with Dell. Dell Help & Support Access help and support for your computer. SupportAssist Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software.
Chassis overview Front 1. Power button 2. SD card reader 3. HDD activity LED 4. Universal audio jack 5. 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports 6. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 7. 9.5 mm DVD +/- R/W tray type optical drive (optional) Chassis overview...
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Back 1. Line-out re-tasking Line-in audio jack 2. HDMI 1.4b port 3. VGA port 4. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 5. 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports with Smart Power On 6. Ethernet port 7. Expansion slots 8.
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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.
16 GB: 1 x 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB • 32 GB: 1 x 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB • 64 GB: 2 x 32 GB Ports and connectors Table 6. Ports and connectors Description Values Front Specifications of Vostro 3681...
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NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article at https://www.dell.com. Communications Ethernet Table 7. Ethernet specifications Description Values Model number Realtek RTL8111HS Transfer rate 10/100/1000 Mbps Specifications of Vostro 3681...
M.2 drive, the 3.5-inch hard drive is the primary drive NOTE: For dual 2.5-inch hard drive and Intel Optane memory configuration, you must disconnect the 2 hard drive from the controller to support Intel Optane memory in the Windows operating system. Specifications of Vostro 3681...
Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature 38°C Altitude Range 0 m to 10600 m Media-card reader NOTE: Media-card reader is mutually exclusive with a dual M.2 configuration. Table 12. Media-card reader specifications Description Values Type SD 4.0 card reader (optional) Specifications of Vostro 3681...
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use. ‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position. Energy Star and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Table 20. Energy Star and TPM Features Specifications Energy Star Compliant Specifications of Vostro 3681...
Accidental damage Optional For a copy of guarantees or limited warranties, write to Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. For more information, go to www.dell.com/warranty. Service may be provided by third party. Technician is dispatched if necessary, following phone-based troubleshooting. Subject to parts availability, geographical restrictions, and terms of service contract.
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 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: •...
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Table 23. System setup options—System information menu(continued) General-System Information SLOT3 Displays the PCI information of the computer. SLOT5_M.2 Displays the PCI information of the computer. Processor Information Processor Type Displays the processor type. Core Count Displays the number of cores on the processor. Processor ID Displays the processor identification code.
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Table 24. System setup options—System Configuration menu(continued) System Configuration SATA-0 Displays the SATA device information of the computer. SATA-1 Displays the SATA device information of the computer. M.2 PCIe SSD-2 Displays the M.2 PCIe SSD information of the computer. SMART Reporting Enable or disable SMART Reporting during system startup.
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Table 27. System setup options—Secure Boot menu Secure Boot Secure Boot Enable Enable or disable the secure boot feature. Secure Boot Mode Modifies the behavior of Secure Boot to allow evaluation or enforcement of UEFI driver signatures. • Deployed Mode-Default: Enabled •...
Table 33. System setup options—SupportAssist System Resolution menu SupportAssist System Resolution Auto OS Recovery Threshold Control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for Dell OS Recovery tool. System and setup password Table 34. System and setup password Password type...
Table 34. System and setup password(continued) Password type Description 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.
1. Key in your computer's service tag number into the locked BIOS/system setup screen. 2. Convey the code generated to the Dell Tech Support agent. 3. The Dell Tech Support agent will provide a 32 character Master System Password that can be used to access the locked BIO/system setup.
Downloading Windows drivers Steps 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your notebook, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your notebook model.
Figure 1. Serial IO driver Security drivers Verify if the security drivers are already installed in the system. USB drivers Verify if the USB drivers are already installed in the computer. Network adapter drivers Verify if the Network adapter drivers are already installed in the system. Realtek Audio Verify if audio drivers are already installed in the computer.
Storage controller Verify if the storage control drivers are already installed in the system. Software...
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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 35. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services https://www.dell.com/ Dell Support Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1.