Dell 3020 SFF Owner's Manual

Dell OptiPlex 3020–Small Form FactorOwner's ManualRegulatory Model: D08SRegulatory Type: D08S001

5. intrusion switch6. heatsink cover7. heatsink8. drive cage1. front I/O2. system fan3. system board4. memory module5. coin cell6. speakerRemoving the

3. Lift the cover upward to a 45–degree angle and remove it from the computer.Installing the Cover1. Place the cover on the computer.2. Slide the comp

Removing the Front Bezel1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the cover.3. Pry the front bezel retention clips awa

4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a) Pull the release lever away from the expansion card until you release the securing tab

Installing The Expansion Card1. Insert the expansion card into the connector on the system board and press down to secure it in place.2. Install the c

5. Flex the optical-drive bracket and then lift the optical drive from the bracket6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to remove the second optical drive (if availa

4. Slide the blue drive-cage handle toward unlock position and lift the hard drive cage from the computer.Installing the Drive Cage1. Place the drive

6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Hard Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

Installing the Hard Drive1. Tighten the screws to secure the mini hard drive (if available) to the hard-drive bracket.2. Flex the hard-drive bracket a

Installing the Speaker1. Place the speaker at the appropriate location on the chassis.2. Press the speaker-securing tab and slide the speaker towards

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

Removing the Memory1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the cover.3. Press down on the memory retaining tabs on e

Installing the System Fan1. Place the system-fan in the chassis.2. Pass the grommets through the chassis and slide outward along the groove to secure

4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a) Press the clips on both side of the power switch [1].b) Release it from the chassis [2]

c) front bezeld) cover4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the I/O Panel1. Follow the procedures in Before Working

Installing the I/O Panel1. Insert the I/O panel into the slot on the chassis front.2. Slide the I/O panel to secure it to the chassis.3. Tighten the s

4. Release the blue latch from the system.5. Remove the screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer25

6. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a) Press the latch downwards to release the power supply unit [1].b) Slide the power suppl

Installing the Power Supply1. Place the power supply in the chassis and slide towards the back of the computer to secure it.2. Tighten the screws secu

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

Installing the Heatsink Assembly1. Place the heat-sink assembly into the chassis.2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat-sink assembly to the

Contents1 Working on Your Computer...5Before Working Inside Your Compute

Installing the Processor1. Insert the processor into the processor socket. Ensure the processor is properly seated.2. Gently lower the processor cover

System Board ComponentsThe following image displays the system board layout.1. PCI Express x16 connector2. PCI Express x1 connector 3. intrusion-switc

Removing the System Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a) coverb) front bezelc) optical drived) drive

5. Lift the cover upward to a 45–degree angle and remove it from the computer.6. Remove the system board from the chassis.33

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

Option Description– UEFIAdvanced Boot Options Allows you to Enable Legacy Option ROMs• Enabled (Default)Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time.

Option Descriptionpart of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification.• Enable SMART Reporting - This option is disabl

Option Description• Enter the new password• Confirm the new passwordStrong PasswordEnable strong password - This option is disabled by default.Passwor

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Option DescriptionCPU XD Support Allows you to enable or disable the execute disable mode of the processor.• Enable CPU XD Support - This option is en

Option DescriptionNOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made will be erased and the keys will restore to default settings.Table 7. Per

Option Description• Every Day• Weekdays• Select DaysDeep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled.• Disabled• Enable

Table 10. Virtualization SupportOption DescriptionVirtualization This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additio

Option DescriptionClient SubnetMask Specifies the subnet mask of the client. The default setting is 255.255.255.255.NOTE: This field is only relevant

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 sc

Password Type DescriptionSystem password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.Setup password Password that you must enter to access a

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 Securit

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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 ComputerBefore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage an

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

Amber LED State Description3,6 possible system board resource and/or hardware failure3,7 some other failure with messages on screenBeep CodeThe comput

Error Message DescriptionBad command or file nameEnsure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the corr

Error Message Descriptionplease populate DIMM1Keyboard failure A cable or connector may be loose, or the keyboard or keyboard/mouse controller may be

Error Message DescriptionNon-system disk or disk errorThe floppy disk in drive A does not have a bootable operating system installed on it. Either rep

Error Message Descriptiondrive by calling your support desk or Dell.Write fault The operating system cannot write to the floppy or hard drive.Write fa

6Technical SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. F

Table 19. AudioFeature SpecificationIntegrated Realtek ALC3220 High Definition Audio, Line in(MIC)/Line out port on rear side and MIC/HP on front I/O

Feature SpecificationVideo VGA and DP output support on rear I/O sideTable 25. Internal ConnectorsFeature SpecificationSystem power single power rail

3. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.5. Press and hol

Feature Specificationpower connector (at the back of the computer) and the electrical outlet.Table 27. PowerFeature SpecificationCoin-cell battery 3V

Feature SpecificationAirborne contaminant level G1 or lower as defined by ANSI/ISA-S71.04-198561

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7Contacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill,

CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.2. Connect any telephone or netwo

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