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....................................14 Processors.....................................14 Operating system................................. 15 Memory....................................15 Intel Optane memory................................16 Ports and connectors................................17 Communications...................................18 Graphics and Video controller.............................18 Audio and Speaker................................
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Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled....................34 Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive....................35 System and setup password..............................35 Assigning a system setup password........................... 36 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password..................36 Chapter 6: Getting help......................... 37 Contacting Dell..................................37 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. Optical Disk Drive (optional) 2. Power button with diagnostic LED 3. SD 4.0 card reader (optional) 4. Hard-disk drive activity light 5. Universal audio jack port 6.
Back view 1. Line-out re-tasking Line-in audio port 2. Two DisplayPort 1.4 ports 3. 3rd Video Port (VGA/DP/HDMI 2.0b/USB Type-C Alt mode) (optional) 4. Four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 5. Two USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On 6.
System board Layout 1. Intrusion switch connector 2. Video connector 3. ATX CPU power connector 4. Processor fan connector 5. Memory module connector 6. Power button connector 7. SD card reader connector 8. ATX system power connector 9. SATA power cable connector 10.
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.
RTS with Windows 10 version v19H2 at the time of launch, and this version will determine the N-2 versions that are initially qualified for this platform. For future versions of Windows 10, Dell will continue to test the commercial platform with coming Windows 10 releases during device production and for five years post-production, including both fall and spring releases from Microsoft.
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. The entire memory range is available to 64-bit operating systems. Table 5.
Table 7. Ports and connectors (continued) Description Values NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626. Communications Ethernet Table 8. Ethernet specifications Description Values Model number Intel i219-LM Transfer rate 10/100/1000 Mbps Wireless module Table 9.
• One M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive (class 35 or class 40) and one 3.5-inch hard-disk drive • One M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive (class 35 or class 40) and one 2.5-inch hard-disk drive • One M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive (class 35 or class 40) and dual 2.5-inch hard-disk drives •...
Table 14. Power ratings specifications (continued) Type 260 W (80 PLUS Bronze) 260 W (80 PLUS 360 W (80 Plus Platinum) Platinum) Temperature range Operating 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) 113°F) Storage...
Table 17. Environmental specifications (continued) Feature OptiPlex 5080 Tower MultiPack packaging Yes (US only) (optional) Energy-Efficient Power Supply Standard ENV0424 compliant NOTE: Wood‐based fiber packaging contains a minimum of 35% recycled content by total weight of wood‐based fiber. Packaging that contains without wood‐based fiber can be claimed as Not Applicable. Energy Star, EPEAT and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Table 18.
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 20. Warranty Warranty 3 Years Basic Warranty with Hardware Service on-site service after remote diagnosis 4 Years Basic Warranty Extension 5 Years Basic Warranty Extension...
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 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: •...
System information Table 23. 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.
Video screen options Table 24. Video Option Description Primary 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.
Table 25. Security (continued) Option Description Absolute This field lets you Enable, Disable or permanently Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute Software. • Enabled - This option is selected by default. • Disable •...
Intel Software Guard Extensions options Table 27. 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 29. 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 30. 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 33. 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.
If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re enabled after the BIOS update is completed. Steps 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 computer that requires the BIOS update. 4. Restart the computer and press F12 when the Dell logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu. 5. Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and press Enter.
NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled. Assigning a system setup password Prerequisites You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set. About this task To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot. Steps 1.
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.