Dell OptiPlex 7010 (Mid 2012) User Manual

Dell OptiPlex 9010/7010 Mini-TowerOwner's ManualRegulatory Model: D09MRegulatory Type: D09M003

Installing the Intrusion Switch1. Insert the intrusion switch into its place in the chassis rear and slide it towards the top to secure it.2. Connect

5. Lift and remove the WLAN card from the connector on the system board.Installing the WLAN Card1. Insert the WLAN card into the connector on the syst

3. Gently pry the front panel retention clips away from the chassis located at the edge of front panel.4. Rotate the front panel away from the compute

Installing the Front Bezel1. Insert the hooks along the bottom edge of the front bezel into the slots on the chassis front.2. Rotate the bezel toward

4. Gently pull the release lever away from the PCIe x16 card until you release the securing tab from the dent in the card. Then, ease the card up and

NOTE: The memory sockets in your computer may be labeled differently depending on the hardware configuration. For example, A1, A2 or 1,2,3.• If the qu

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery1. Place the coin cell battery into its slot on the system board.2. Press the coin cell battery downward until the rel

4. Press both blue securing-bracket tabs inward and lift the hard-drive bracket out of the bay.5. Flex the hard-drive bracket and then remove the hard

Removing the Optical Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the cover.3. Remove the front panel.4. Remove the

6. Repeat steps 4 to 5 to remove the second optical drive (if available).Installing the Optical Drive1. Push the optical drive from the front toward t

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

4. Press down the speaker-securing tab and slide the speaker upwards to remove.Installing the Speaker1. Slide the speaker downwards into its slot to s

3. Release and disconnect the power cable from the optical drive(s).4. Disconnect the power cable from the hard drive(s) and release it from the clip.

6. Remove the screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer.7. Push in on the blue release tab beside the power supply, and slide th

Installing the Power Supply1. Place the power supply in the chassis and slide towards the back of the system to secure it.2. Use a Phillips screwdrive

3. Press the plastic clip to release and disconnect the heat-sink cable from the system board.4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive scre

Removing the Processor1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the cover.3. Remove the heat sink.4. Press the release

4. Pry and remove the system fan away from the four grommets securing it to the back of the computer.Installing the System Fan1. Place the chassis fan

3. Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the system board.4. Release the thermal sensor cable from the chassis clip.27

5. Gently press the tabs from both sides to release and remove the thermal sensor away from the chassis.Installing the Front Thermal Sensor1. Gently s

b. front bezelc. optical drive3. Press in to release and remove the power-switch cable from the system board.4. Release the power-switch cable from th

Contents1 Working on Your Computer... 5Before Work

6. Slide the power switch along with its cable out through the front of the computer.Installing the Power Switch1. Slide the power switch in through t

4. Disconnect the I/O panel and FlyWire cable from the system board.5. Unthread and release the I/O Panel and FlyWire cable from the clip on the compu

7. Slide the I/O panel towards the left of the computer to release it and pull the I/O panel along with its cable out of the computer.Installing the I

b. memoryc. expansion card(s)d. heat sinke. processor3. Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board.4. Remove the screws that secure the s

6. Carefully tilt the system board to 45–degrees, and then lift the system board out of the computer.34

System Board ComponentsFigure 1. Components Of The System Board1. PCI Express x16 slot (wired as x4) 2. PCI slot3. PCIe x1 slot 4. Coin-cell battery5.

Installing the System Board1. Align the system board to the port connectors on the rear of the chassis and place the system board in the chassis.2. Ti

3System SetupSystem Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. From the System Setup, you can:• Change the NVR

Table 1. Navigation KeysKeys NavigationUp arrow Moves to the previous field.Down arrow Moves to the next field.<Enter> Allows you to select a va

Table 3. System ConfigurationOption DescriptionIntegrated NIC Allows you to enable or disable the integrated network card. You can set the integrated

Removing the Power Switch...

Option DescriptionFor Mini-Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor the options are:• Enable Boot Support• Enable Rear Dual USB Ports• Enable Rear Quad USB P

Option Description• Admin Password Min• Admin Password Max• System Password Min• System Password MaxPassword Bypass Allows you to bypass the System Pa

Table 5. Secure BootOption DescriptionSecure Boot Enable Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot feature• Disable• EnableExpert key Management All

Table 7. Power ManagementOption DescriptionAC Recovery Specifies how the computer will respond when AC power is applied after an AC power loss. You ca

Option Description• Block Sleep (S3 state) - This option is disabled by default.Table 8. POST BehaviorOption DescriptionNumlock LED Specifies if the N

Option Description• DNS (enabled by default)NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is set

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, ensur

Password Type DescriptionSetup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.CAUTION: The pas

3. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.4. Select Setup Password, alter or dele

4DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of r

1Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage a

5Troubleshooting Your ComputerYou can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the op

Amber LED State Description3,7 some other failure with messages on screenBeep CodeThe computer can emit a series of beeps during start-up if the displ

Error Message DescriptionDecreasing available memoryOne or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Re-install the memory modules and,

Error Message DescriptionMemory double word logic failure at address, read value expecting valueA memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Re

Error Message DescriptionTime-of-day not set-please run the System Setup programThe time or date stored in System Setup does not match the computer cl

6SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help

Table 17. VideoFeature SpecificationIntegrated• Intel HD Graphics (Celero/Pentium CPU-GPU)• Intel HD Graphics 2000 (iCore DC/QC Intel 7 Series Express

Feature SpecificationDesktop up to one low-profile cardSmall Form Factor noneUltra Small Form Factor nonePCI Express x1:Mini-Tower up to three full-he

Table 24. External ConnectorsFeature SpecificationAudio:Front Panel one microphone connector and one headphone connectorBack Panel one line-out connec

Feature SpecificationMini PCI Express data width (maximum) – one PCI Express lane and one USB interface:Mini-Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor noneUlt

6. Remove the cover.CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal

Table 26. Controls and LightsFeature SpecificationFront of the computer:Power button light White light — Solid white light indicates power-on state; b

Table 28. Physical DimensionPhysical Height Width Depth WeightMini-Tower 36.00 cm (14.17 inches) 17.50 cm (6.89 inches)41.70 cm (16.42 inches)9.40 kg

7Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Verify your country or region

5. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.7

2Removing and Installing ComponentsThis section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.Recommende

Removing the Intrusion Switch1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the cover.3. Press the clip inwards to release