Contents Chapter 1: Set up your computer....................5 Chapter 2: Views of Precision 3240 Compact................10 Front......................................10 Back......................................11 Side......................................12 Chapter 3: Specifications of Precision 3240 Compact..............13 System specifications............................... 13 Dimensions and weight............................... 13 Processors..................................13 Chipset....................................14 Operating system................................. 14 Memory...................................15...
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System and setup password............................33 Assigning a system setup password........................33 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.................33 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords...................34 Chapter 5: Software........................35 Downloading Windows drivers............................35 Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell................36 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. NOTE: The wireless network card is optional and needs to be purchased separately. Set up your computer...
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3. Connect the display. NOTE: If you ordered the computer with a discrete graphics card, the HDMI and the display ports on the back panel of the computer are covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card. 4. Connect the power adapter. Set up your computer...
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5. Press the power button. Set up your computer...
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6. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup: a. Connect to a network. b. Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account. Set up your computer...
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7. Locate Dell apps. Table 1. Locate Dell apps Icons Functions Register your computer Dell Help & Support SupportAssist — Check and update your computer Set up your computer...
Views of Precision 3240 Compact Front 1. Power button (Diagnostics indicator) 2. Storage activity LED 3. Headset port 4. Line-out/Line-in audio port 5. USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2 (10 Gbps) 6. USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 2 (10 Gbps), with PowerShare...
11. USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1 (5 Gbps), with SmartPower 12. Optional Port (VGA, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort++ 1.4, USB Type-C with DP 1.4-alt mode) 13. RJ45 Network Connector 14. Integrated external SMA antenna connectors (Optional) Views of Precision 3240 Compact...
Side 1. Four M4x10 screw posts for VESA mounting options. NOTE: The Dell Precision 3240 Compact system has screw holes 100 mmx100 mm apart. Views of Precision 3240 Compact...
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. They also enable companies to implement global IT standards by locking in specific product configurations worldwide.
NOTE: Generation Intel Core i7-10700, i9-10900, W-1270 and, W-1290 processors supports the shipped 3200 MHz memory at 2933 MHz. Chipset The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Precision 3240 Compact. Table 4. Chipset Description Values...
If the system configuration includes integrated graphics, consider selecting 2 or more DIMMs Ports and connectors The following table lists the external and internal ports available on your Precision 3240 Compact. Table 6. Ports and connectors Description Values...
To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626. Ethernet The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Precision 3240 Compact. Table 7. Ethernet specifications Description Values...
● AES-CCMP ● TKIP ● TKIP Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1 Audio The following table lists the audio specifications of your Precision 3240 Compact. Table 9. Audio specifications Description Values Audio type High Definition (HD) Audio Audio controller Realtek ALC3246...
Power adapter The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Precision 3240 Compact. Table 11. Power adapter specifications Description Option one Option two Type 180 W 240 W (required for discrete graphics card configurations) Connector dimensions: External diameter 7.40 mm (0.29 in.)
Compliant EU RoHS Compliant Data security Table 16. Data security Data security options Values Dell Data Protection—Endpoint Security Suite and Endpoint Supported Security Suite Enterprise Dell Data Protection—Software Encryption Supported Dell Data Protection—External Media Encryption Not supported Specifications of Precision 3240 Compact...
FIPS Self-Encrypting Opal 2.0 hard drive Supported Dell Data Guardian Supported Operating and storage environment This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Precision 3240 Compact. Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Table 17. Computer environment Description Operating...
Boot menu Press 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 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: ● Access System Setup by pressing F2 key ●...
Table 18. General (continued) Option Description UEFI Boot Path Security This option controls whether or not the system prompts the user to enter the Admin password when booting a UEFI boot path from the F12 Boot Menu. Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date and time take effect immediately.
Table 19. System Configuration (continued) Option Description ● Disabled ● 15 days ● 30 days ● 60 days ● 90 days ● 120 days ● 150 days ● 180 days Video screen options Table 20. Video Option Description Multi-Display The option is selected by default. Primary Display Allows you to select the primary display when multiple controllers are available in the system.
Table 21. Security (continued) Option Description TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is visible to the operating system. ● TPM On (default) ● Clear ● PPI Bypass for Enable Commands ● PPI Bypass for Disable Commands ●...
Table 22. Secure Boot (continued) Option Description ● Audit Mode. 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. The options are: ●...
Table 24. Performance (continued) Option Description ● 2 ● 3 Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of processor. ● Enable Intel SpeedStep This option is set by default. C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states.
Table 25. Power Management (continued) Option Description Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled. ● Disabled ● Enabled in S5 only ● Enabled in S4 and S5 This option is Enabled in S4 and S5 by default USB Wake Support Allows you to enable the USB devices to wake the computer from standby mode.
Table 26. POST Behavior (continued) Option Description ● Prompt on Warnings and Errors - default ● Continue on Warnings ● Continue on Warnings and Errors Manageability Table 27. Manageability Option Description Intel AMT Capability Allows you to provision AMT and MEB Hotkey function is enabled, during the system boot.
Table 29. Wireless Option Description The options are: ● WLAN/WiGig ● Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default. Maintenance Table 30. 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.
Steps 1. Restart the computer. 2. Go to Dell.com/support. ● Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. ● Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen. 3. If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click Choose from all products.
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.
System and setup password Table 34. System and setup password Password type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer. You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
1. Key in your computer's service tag number into the locked BIOS/system setup screen. 2. Convey the code generated to the Dell Tech Support agent. 3. The Dell Tech Support agent will provide a 32 character Master System Password that can be used to access the locked BIO/system setup.
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.
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 35. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services https://www.dell.com/ Dell Support Tips...
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Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1.