Contents Set up your computer........... 5 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.....9 ......... 9 Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive Views................11 ......................11 Front ......13 Front (For computers shipped without optical drive) ......................15 Back ....................17 Back panel Specifications.............. 19 ..................
Set up your computer Connect the keyboard and mouse. NOTE: For setup instructions, see the documentation shipped with the keyboard and mouse. Connect the network cable—Optional.
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Connect the display. NOTE: Connect the display to the discrete graphics card shipped with your computer. Connect the power cable.
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Press the power button. Finish Windows 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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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.
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals. Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive CAUTION: This process formats the hard drive and removes all data on your computer.
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Connect the USB recovery drive to your computer. Restart your computer. Press F12 after the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to access the boot menu. A Preparing one-time boot menu message appears. After the boot menu loads, select the USB recovery device under UEFI BOOT.
Views Front Slim optical drive Reads from and writes to CDs, DVDs, and Blu ray discs. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port with PowerShare Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays.
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Used to eject the optical-drive tray manually if the optical-drive eject button fails. NOTE: For more information about manually ejecting optical-drive trays, see the knowledge base article SLN301118 www.dell.com/ support. Optical-drive eject button Press to open the optical drive tray. Optical-drive activity light Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the optical disc.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Me and My Dell at Options. For more information, see www.dell.com/ support/manuals. Front (For computers shipped without optical drive) USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
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Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on. Press and hold to force shut-down the computer. NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Me and My Dell at Options. For more information, see www.dell.com/...
Back Power port Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer. Power-supply diagnostics light Indicates the power-supply state. Power-supply diagnostics button Press to check the power‑supply state. Regulatory label Contains regulatory information of your computer.
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Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. Service Tag label The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information.
Back panel Display port Connect only for debug purposes. NOTE: Use the video ports on the discrete graphics card to connect external displays or projectors. Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
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Rear L/R surround port Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 5.1 speaker channel setup, connect the rear-left and rear-right speakers. Microphone port Connect an external microphone to provide sound input. Line-out/Front L/R surround port Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. If you have a surround-sound speaker system, connect the front-left and front-right speakers to this port.
Specifications Computer model Table 2. Computer model Computer model Inspiron 5680 System information Table 3. System information Processor • Generation Intel Core i3 • Generation Intel Core i5/i5k • Generation Intel Core i7/i7k Intel Z370 System chipset Operating system Table 4. Operating system Operating systems supported •...
NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Memory Table 6. Memory Slots Four UDIMM slots Type DDR4 Configurations supported • 8 GB DDR4 at 2400 MHz (1 x 8 GB) • 8 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (1 x 8 GB) •...
Table 7. Intel Optane memory Interface PCIe NVMe 3.0 x2 Connector Configurations supported 16 GB and 32 GB NOTE: For more information about enabling or disabling the Intel Optane memory, see Enabling Intel Optane memory Disabling Intel Optane memory. Ports and connectors Table 8.
Power ratings Table 12. Power ratings Type 460 W Input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz 8.0 A Input current Temperature range 5°C to 50°C (41°F to Operating 122°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to Storage 158°F) Video...
Discrete • 4 GB GDDR5 • 8 GB GDDR5 Computer environment Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Table 14. Computer environment Operating Storage Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 95°F) 149°F) Relative humidity 10% to 90% (non- 0% to 95% (non- (maximum)
Intel Optane memory Enabling Intel Optane memory On the taskbar, click the search box, and then type Intel Rapid Storage Technology. Click Intel Rapid Storage Technology. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology window is displayed. On the Status tab, click Enable to enable the Intel Optane memory. On the warning screen, select a compatible fast drive, and then click Yes to continue enabling Intel Optane memory.
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Click Reboot to complete disabling your Intel Optane memory and restart your computer.
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 15. Self-help resources Information about Dell products and www.dell.com services Dell Help & Support app Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Enter the Service Tag number or Product ID in the search bar. Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country.