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- Page 1 OptiPlex 3046 - Small Form Factor Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D11S Regulatory Type: D11S001...
- 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 front bezel............................7 Installing the front bezel............................7 Removing the fan duct.............................. - Page 4 System Setup overview............................30 Accessing System Setup............................30 System Setup options..............................30 Updating the BIOS ..............................37 System and setup password...........................38 Assigning a system password and setup password..................38 Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password............39 5 Specifications.................................40 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: Removing The Front Bezel
Removing the front bezel Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the cover. To remove the front bezel: Lift the tabs to release the front bezel from the computer [1]. b Remove the front bezel from the computer [2]. Installing the front bezel Insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the computer. -
Page 8: Installing The Fan Duct
Installing the fan duct Align the slots on the fan duct, with the screws on the heat sink. Insert the fan duct until it clicks into place. Install the cover. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the memory module Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. -
Page 9: Removing The Intrusion Switch
fan duct cover Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the intrusion switch Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: cover fan duct To remove the intrusion switch: Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the connector on the system board [1][2]. b Slide the intrusion switch and lift it away from the computer [3]. -
Page 10: Installing The Expansion Card
Installing the expansion card Insert the expansion card into the connector on the system board. Press the expansion card until it clicks into place. Close the expansion card latch and press it until it clicks into place. Install the: fan duct cover Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your... -
Page 11: Removing The Hard Drive From The Hard Drive Bracket
Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: cover bezel hard drive assembly To remove the hard drive bracket: Pull the hard drive bracket to release the hard drive [1]. b Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket [2]. -
Page 12: Installing The Hard Drive Assembly
Installing the hard drive assembly Insert the hard drive assembly into the slot on the computer. Connect the power cable to the slot on the hard drive bracket. Install the: fan duct cover Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. -
Page 13: Installing The Optical Drive
To remove the optical drive from the optical drive cage: Press the optical drive release latch [1] and slide the optical drive forward. [2] b Remove the optical drive from the optical drive cage [3]. Installing the optical drive Slide the optical drive into the optical drive cage. Align the tabs on the optical cage with the slots on the computer. -
Page 14: Removing The System Fan
Removing the system fan Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: cover front bezel hard drive assembly optical drive To remove the system fan: Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board [1]. b Slide the fan grommets toward the slot on the back wall [2]. c Lift the fan away from the computer. -
Page 15: Installing The Heat Sink Assembly
b Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink assembly and lift it away from the computer [2] [3]. Installing the heat sink assembly Place the heat sink assembly onto the processor. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board. Connect the heat sink cable to the system board. -
Page 16: Installing The Processor
Installing the processor Align the processor with the socket keys. 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. Close the processor shield by sliding it under the retention screw. -
Page 17: 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 18: Installing The Power Supply Unit (Psu)
Press the blue release tab [1], slide the PSU and lift it away from the computer [2]. Installing the power supply unit (PSU) Insert the PSU in the chassis and slide it toward the back of the computer to secure it. Tighten the screws to secure the PSU to the back of the computer. -
Page 19: Removing The Power Switch
Removing the power switch Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: cover front bezel hard drive assembly optical drive power supply unit To remove the power switch: Disconnect the power switch cable from the system board [1]. b Press the power switch retention tabs and remove it from the chassis [2] [3]. -
Page 20: Installing The Sd Card Reader
b Remove the screws that secure the SD card reader and lift it away from the computer [2] [3]. Installing the SD card reader Place the SD card reader on the chassis. Tighten the screws that secure the SD card reader to the computer. Route the power supply unit cables into the retention clips. - Page 21 Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board. To remove the system board: Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer [1]. b Slide the system board toward the front of the computer and lift it from the computer [2]. Removing and installing components...
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Page 22: Installing The System Board
Installing the system board Hold the system board by its edges and angle it toward the back of the computer. Lower the system board into the computer until the connectors at the back of the system board align with the slots on the back wall of the computer, and the screw holes on the system board align with the standoffs on the computer. -
Page 23: System Board Layout
System board layout PCIex16 connector PCIex1 connector RJ-45/USB 2.0 connector USB 3.0 connector Keyboard MS connector (optional) DisplayPort connector HDMI connector Line-out connector CPU power connector Intrusion switch connector VGA daughter board connector Processor CPU fan connector Memory module connectors Power switch connector Media card reader connector (optional) System fan connector... -
Page 24: 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 25: 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 26 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 27 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31 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 onboard graphic output.
- Page 32 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 33 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 34 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 35 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 36 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41 Table 21. Audio Feature Specification Integrated Realtek HDA Codec ALC3234 Table 22. Network Feature Specification Integrated Realtek RTL8111HSD-CG Gigabit Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s controller Table 23. System information Feature Specification System chipset Intel H110 DMA channels Two 8237 DMA controllers with seven independently programmable channels Interrupt levels Integrated I/O APIC capability with 24 interrupts...
- Page 42 Table 27. External connectors Feature Specification Audio Front panel Universal Audio Jack Back panel Line out connector Network adapter RJ-45 connector Serial 9-pin connector; 16550 C compatible (optional) Parallel 25-pin connector (optional) USB 2.0 • Front panel: two • Back panel: two USB 3.0 •...
- Page 43 Feature Specification One 8-pin for PSU, one 4-pin for CPU, one 6-pin for SATA power Power connector Table 29. Controls and lights Feature Specification Front of the computer Power button light White light — Solid white light indicates power-on state; slow blinking white light indicates sleep state of the computer.
- Page 44 Table 32. Environmental Feature Specification Temperature range Operating 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum) Operating 20 percent to 80 percent (non-condensing) Storage 5 percent to 95 percent (non-condensing) Maximum vibration Operating 0.26 Grms Storage...
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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.