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- Page 1 OptiPlex 3046 - Mini Tower Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D18M Regulatory Type: D18M002...
- Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2016 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Working on your computer........................... 5 Before working inside your computer........................5 Turning off your computer............................5 After working inside your computer........................5 2 Removing and installing components.........................6 Recommended tools..............................6 Removing the cover..............................6 Installing the cover..............................6 Removing the bezel..............................6 Installing the bezel..............................7 Opening the front bezel door.......................... - Page 4 System Setup overview............................31 Accessing System Setup............................31 System Setup options.............................. 31 Updating the BIOS ..............................38 System and setup password...........................39 Assigning a system password and setup password..................39 Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password............40 5 Specifications................................. 41 6 Contacting Dell..............................45 Owner's Manual...
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Page 5: Working On Your Computer
Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. Turn on your computer. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running Dell Diagnostics. Working on your computer... -
Page 6: Removing And Installing Components
Removing and installing components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended tools The procedures in this document require the following tools: • Small flat blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Removing the cover Follow the procedure in... -
Page 7: Installing The Bezel
b Remove the front bezel from the computer. Installing the bezel Insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the computer. Press the bezel until the tabs clicks into place. Install the cover. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. -
Page 8: Removing The Hard Drive Assembly
CAUTION: The front bezel door opens only to a limited extent. See the printed label for the maximum permissible level. Removing the hard drive assembly Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: • cover • bezel Open the front bezel door. -
Page 9: Installing The Hard Drive Into The Hard Drive Bracket
Installing the hard drive into the hard drive bracket Align and insert the pins on the hard drive bracket with the slots on one side of the hard drive. Flex the other side of the hard drive bracket, and align and insert the pins on the bracket into the hard drive. Install the: hard drive assembly bezel... -
Page 10: Installing The Slim Optical Drive
Installing the slim optical drive Insert the optical drive into the optical drive bay until it clicks into place. Open the front bezel door. Connect the data cable and power cable to the connectors on the optical drive. Close the front bezel door. Install the: •... -
Page 11: Installing The Optical Drive (3.5-Inch)
Installing the optical drive (3.5-inch) Insert the optical drive into the optical drive bay until it clicks into place. Connect the data cable and power cable to the connectors on the optical drive. Install the: • bezel • cover Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. -
Page 12: Installing The Sd Card Reader
Installing the SD card reader Insert the SD card reader into the slot on the system board. Tighten the screw to secure the SD card reader to the system board Connect the SD card reader cable to the connector on the system board. Close the front bezel door. -
Page 13: Removing The Pcie Expansion Card
Close the front bezel door. Install the: cover bezel Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the PCIe expansion card Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: • cover • bezel Open the front bezel door. -
Page 14: Installing The Optional Ethernet Port Card
• bezel Open the front bezel door. To remove the Ethernet port card: Pull the release latch to open it [1]. b Hold the Ethernet port card and pull it to disengage it from the slot on the system board. c Lift the Ethernet port card from the computer [2]. -
Page 15: Installing The Power Supply Unit (Psu)
Installing the power supply unit (PSU) Insert the PSU into the PSU slot and slide it toward the back of the computer until it clicks into place. Tighten the screws to secure the PSU to the computer. Route the PSU cables through the retention clips. Connect the PSU cables to the connectors on the system board. -
Page 16: Installing The Vga Daughter Board
Installing the VGA daughter board Align the VGA daughter board with the screw holder on the system board. Tighten the screw to secure the VGA daughter board to the system board. Insert the VGA connector into the slot at the back of the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the VGA connector to the computer. -
Page 17: Installing The Intrusion Switch
Installing the intrusion switch Insert the intrusion switch into the slot on the computer. Route the intrusion switch cable through the fan grommet. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the connector on the system board. Close the front bezel door. Install the: •... -
Page 18: Installing The Power Switch
Installing the power switch Insert the power switch into the slot and press it until it clicks into place. Route the power switch cable through the cable retention clip. Connect the power switch cable to the connector on the system board. Close the front bezel door. -
Page 19: Removing The Coin Cell Battery
Removing the coin cell battery Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: • cover • bezel Open the front bezel door. To remove the coin cell battery: Using a plastic scribe, release the coin cell battery until it pops out. b Remove the coin cell battery from the connector on the system board. -
Page 20: Installing The Heat Sink Assembly
Installing the heat sink assembly Place the heat sink assembly on the processor. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board. Connect the heat sink assembly cable to the connector on the system board. Close the front bezel door. -
Page 21: Installing The Processor
Installing the processor Align the processor with the socket keys. CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket. Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys. -
Page 22: Removing The System Board
NOTE: Install the lower two grommets first. Connect the system fan cable to the connector on the system board. Close the front bezel door. Install the: bezel cover Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the system board Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. -
Page 23: System Board Layout
• optional Ethernet port card • PCIe expansion card • VGA daughter board • processor • heat sink assembly Close the front bezel door. Install the: • bezel • cover Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. System board layout PCIe x1 connector PCIe x1 connector PCIe x16 connector... - Page 24 Hard drive and optical drive power cable connector SATA0 connector Internal USB connector Coin cell battery RTCRST/Password clear/MFG Jumper Removing and installing components...
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Page 25: Troubleshooting Your Computer
Troubleshooting your computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like diagnostic lights, beep codes, and error messages during the operation of the computer. Diagnostic power LED codes Table 1. Diagnostic power LED codes Power LED light status Possible cause Troubleshooting steps The computer is either turned •... -
Page 26: Diagnostic Error Messages
The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION Dell Diagnostics. The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can DRIVE NOT READY continue. Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay. - Page 27 Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in Dell Diagnostics. The operating system is trying to boot to non-bootable INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA media, such as an optical drive.
- Page 28 The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard SEEK ERROR drive. A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the SHUTDOWN FAILURE System Set tests in Dell Diagnostics. If the message reappears, Contact Dell. System configuration settings are corrupted. Connect your TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery.
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Page 29: System Error Messages
[nnnn]. For help in resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support RTC is reset, BIOS Setup default has been loaded. CMOS checksum error CPU fan has failed. -
Page 30: System Setup
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: •... -
Page 31: System Setup Overview
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the desktop. Then, shut down or restart your computer and try again. NOTE: After the Dell logo appears, you can also press F12 and then select BIOS setup. System Setup options NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear. - Page 32 Allows you to connect to display through WiFi. WIDI requires Intel WiFi card, Intel graphics, and WIDI receiver in display (or WIDI compliant display). To install the WIDI application, see the dell.com/support site to download the WIDI application. NOTE: When installing the WIDI application, connect the display to Intel on-board graphic output.
- Page 33 Option Description Smart Reporting This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup. This option is disabled by default. USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller for: • Enable Boot Support •...
- Page 34 Option Description Password Bypass This option lets you bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal HDD password prompts during a system restart. • Disabled — Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when they are set. This option is disabled by default. •...
- Page 35 Table 8. Secure Boot Option Description Secure Boot Enable Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot feature • Disable • Enable Expert key Management Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable Custom Mode option is disabled by default.
- Page 36 Option Description Limited CPUID Value Allows you to limit the maximum value of the processor standard CPUID function. This options is disable by default. Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor. This option is enabled by default.
- Page 37 Controls the SERR message mechanism. This option is not set by default. Some graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be disabled. Dell Development Allows you to turn on/off certain features to control the BIOS. This option is disabled by Configuration default.
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Page 38: 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, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet Restart the computer. Go to Dell.com/support. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. System Setup... -
Page 39: System And Setup Password
NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag? NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the instructions on screen. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer. Choose the Product Type from the list. -
Page 40: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And/Or Setup Password
• Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed. • Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`). Re-enter the system password when prompted. Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK. Select Setup Password, type your system password and press Enter or Tab. -
Page 41: Specifications
Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer in: • Windows 10, click or tap Start > Settings > System > About. • Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, click or tap Start >... - Page 42 Table 21. Audio Feature Specification Integrated Realtek HDA Codec ALC3234 Table 22. Network Feature Specification Integrated Realtek 8111HSD Table 23. System information Feature Specification System chipset Intel H110 chipset Table 24. Expansion bus Feature Specification Bus type USB 2.0, USB 3.0, SATA 3, and PCle up to Gen 3 Bus speed •...
- Page 43 Feature Specification • Line out connector Network adapter RJ-45 connector Serial PS2 and serial connector (optional) USB 2.0 (front/back/internal) 0/2/1 USB 3.0 (front/back/internal) 2/2/0 Video • 15-pin VGA connector (optional) • 20-pin DisplayPort connector • 19-pin HDMI connector NOTE: Available video connectors may vary based on the optional graphic board selected. Table 28.
- Page 44 Table 30. Physical dimension Physical Micro Premier Height 18.2 cm (7.2 inches) Width 3.6 cm (1.4 inches) Depth 17.6 cm (7 inches) Weight 1.41 kg (3.12 lb) Table 31. Environmental Feature Specification Temperature range Operating 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Non-Operating –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum)
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Page 45: Contacting Dell
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: Go to Dell.com/support.