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General| Tcase | 71 °C |
|---|---|
| Bus type | DMI3 |
| Stepping | R0 |
| Tjunction | - °C |
| Processor cache | 8 MB |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor model | i7-6700 |
| System bus rate | 8 GT/s |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-6700 Desktop series |
| Processor socket | LGA 1151 (Socket H4) |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor codename | Skylake |
| Number of QPI links | - |
| Processor frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Configurable TDP-down | - W |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor front side bus | - MHz |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4 GHz |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| PCI Express configurations | 2x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Number of processors installed | 1 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory voltage supported by processor | 1.35 V |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 34.1 GB/s |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 64 GB |
| CUDA cores | 1664 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 1912 |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 530 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 3 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 |
| Graphics card Open GL support | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 1.74 GB |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.4 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz |
| Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) | 3 |
| Scalability | 1S |
| Processor code | SR2BT |
| Processor ARK ID | 88196 |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.1, AVX 2.0, SSE4.2 |
| Thermal solution specification | PCG 2015C |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version | 1.00 |
| Memory slots | 4x DIMM |
| Internal memory | 8 GB |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Memory clock speed | 2133 MHz |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| HDD size | 3.5 \ |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD interface | SATA III |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Optical drive type | DVD Super Multi |
| Total storage capacity | 1000 GB |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 7 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| PCI Express x16 slots | 2 |
| Chassis type | Midi Tower |
| Product color | Silver |
| Placement supported | Vertical |
| Product type | PC |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® Z170 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Power supply input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Power supply input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Operating altitude | -15.2 - 3048 m |
| Non-operating altitude | -15.2 - 10668 m |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 65 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95 % |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 360.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 212 mm |
| Height | 472.5 mm |
| Weight | 14620 g |
Explains the meaning of NOTE, CAUTION, and WARNING symbols.
Steps to take before starting any internal computer work, including shutdown and disconnection.
Guidelines to protect the computer from damage and ensure personal safety during maintenance.
Lists necessary tools for performing maintenance procedures.
Details the types and quantities of screws used for component installation.
Illustrates the internal layout of the computer with labeled components.
Detailed diagram and labels of components on the computer's system board.
Detailed steps for detaching the stability foot from the computer.
Detailed steps for securing the stability foot back onto the computer.
Steps for releasing and removing the computer's left-side panel.
Steps for aligning and securing the computer's left-side panel.
Steps for releasing and removing the computer's right-side panel.
Steps for aligning and securing the computer's right-side panel.
Required steps before removing the top cover, such as removing side panels.
Detailed steps for detaching the top cover assembly from the computer chassis.
Detailed steps for aligning and securing the top cover assembly.
Steps to complete after reattaching the top cover, like replacing side covers.
Required steps before removing the bottom cover, such as removing the left-side cover.
Detailed steps for detaching the bottom cover from the computer chassis.
Detailed steps for aligning and securing the bottom cover.
Steps to complete after reattaching the bottom cover, like replacing the left-side cover.
Required steps before removing the 3.5-inch hard drive, like removing the left-side cover.
Detailed steps for disconnecting and removing the 3.5-inch hard drive assembly.
Detailed steps for installing the 3.5-inch hard drive assembly and connecting cables.
Steps to complete after installing the 3.5-inch hard drive, like replacing the left-side cover.
Required steps before removing the 2.5-inch hard drives, like removing the left-side cover.
Detailed steps for disconnecting and removing the 2.5-inch hard drive assemblies.
Detailed steps for installing the 2.5-inch hard drive assemblies and connecting cables.
Steps to complete after installing the 2.5-inch hard drives, like replacing the left-side cover.
Required steps before removing the power supply, like removing the left-side cover.
Detailed steps for disconnecting and removing the power supply unit.
Detailed steps for installing the power supply unit, connecting cables, and securing it.
Steps to complete after installing the power supply, like replacing the left-side cover.
Required steps before removing the processor cooler, like removing side covers.
Detailed steps for disconnecting and removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.
Detailed steps for mounting the processor cooler, connecting cables, and securing it.
Steps to complete after installing the processor cooler, like replacing the left-side cover.
Required steps before removing the coin-cell battery, like removing the left-side cover.
Detailed steps for detaching and removing the coin-cell battery.
Detailed steps for inserting and securing the new coin-cell battery.
Steps to complete after installing the coin-cell battery, like replacing the left-side cover.
Required steps before removing memory modules, like removing the left-side cover.
Steps for releasing and removing memory modules from their slots.
Steps for aligning and inserting memory modules into their slots.
Steps to complete after installing memory modules, like replacing the left-side cover.
Required steps before removing the SSD, like removing the left-side cover.
Detailed steps for removing the M.2 solid-state drive from its slot.
Detailed steps for inserting and securing the M.2 solid-state drive.
Steps to complete after installing the SSD, like replacing the left-side cover.
Required steps before removing the graphics card, like removing the left-side cover.
Detailed steps for disconnecting power and releasing the graphics card.
Detailed steps for inserting and securing the graphics card and connecting power.
Steps to complete after installing the graphics card, like replacing the left-side cover.
Required steps before removing the processor, like removing side covers and cooler.
Detailed steps for releasing and lifting the processor from its socket.
Detailed steps for aligning and seating the processor correctly in its socket.
Steps to complete after installing the processor, like replacing the cooler and side cover.
Required steps before removing the wireless card, like removing the left-side cover.
Detailed steps for removing the wireless card and its bracket.
Detailed steps for inserting and securing the wireless card.
Steps to complete after installing the wireless card, like replacing the left-side cover.
Required steps before removing antennas, like removing side covers.
Detailed steps for disconnecting and removing antenna cables.
Detailed steps for routing and connecting antenna cables and securing antennas.
Steps to complete after replacing antennas, like replacing covers.
Required steps before removing the front fan, like removing side cover and graphics card.
Detailed steps for disconnecting and removing the front-chassis fan.
Detailed steps for mounting the front fan and connecting its cable.
Steps to complete after installing the front fan, like replacing the graphics card and side cover.
Required steps before removing the top fan, like removing the left-side cover.
Detailed steps for disconnecting and removing the top-chassis fan.
Detailed steps for mounting the top fan and connecting its cable.
Steps to complete after installing the top fan, like replacing the left-side cover.
Required steps before removing the optical drive, like removing the left-side cover.
Detailed steps for disconnecting cables and releasing the optical drive.
Detailed steps for installing the optical drive and connecting cables.
Steps to complete after installing the optical drive, like replacing the left-side cover.
Required steps before removing the front bezel, like removing side covers.
Detailed steps for releasing and removing the front bezel.
Detailed steps for aligning and snapping the front bezel into place.
Steps to complete after replacing the front bezel, like replacing covers.
Required steps before removing the power-button board, like removing side covers.
Detailed steps for disconnecting the cable and removing the power-button board.
Detailed steps for mounting and securing the power-button board.
Steps to complete after replacing the power-button board, like replacing covers.
Required steps before removing the rear trim cover, like removing side covers.
Detailed steps for releasing and removing the rear trim cover.
Detailed steps for aligning and snapping the rear trim cover into place.
Steps to complete after replacing the rear trim cover, like replacing side covers.
Essential steps before removing the system board, including component removal.
Detailed steps for disconnecting cables and removing the system board assembly.
Detailed steps for seating the system board, connecting cables, and securing it.
Steps to complete after installing the system board, including component reinstallation.
General introduction to the BIOS and its purpose in managing computer operations.
Step-by-step guide on how to access the BIOS setup utility during system startup.
Lists the various configuration options available within the BIOS setup.
Required steps before clearing CMOS settings, like removing the left-side cover.
Detailed steps for using jumpers to clear the CMOS settings.
Information on audio hardware, driver download, identification, and settings.
Information on graphics hardware, driver download, identification, and screen resolution.
Instructions for downloading and installing drivers for USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports.
Steps to check if USB drivers are correctly installed using Device Manager.
Guide to manage USB port functionality through BIOS settings.
Troubleshooting steps to resolve startup problems related to USB device boot order.
Steps to enable or disable the Wi-Fi connection through computer settings.
Instructions for downloading and installing the Wi-Fi driver from Dell's support site.
Steps to check the status of wireless drivers using Device Manager.
Steps to connect the computer to a wireless network.
Steps to enable or disable the Bluetooth feature on the computer.
Instructions for connecting Bluetooth devices to the computer.
Steps to disconnect a previously paired Bluetooth device from the computer.
Guide on sending and receiving files wirelessly between devices via Bluetooth.
Steps to check installed hard drives using Device Manager.
Steps to view detected hard drives within the BIOS setup.
Instructions for downloading and installing the chipset driver.
Steps to check the installed chipset using Device Manager.
Steps to view installed RAM capacity in the Windows operating system.
Steps to view installed RAM capacity within the BIOS setup.
Guide to run Dell's ePSA diagnostic tool to test system memory.
Steps to check the installed processor model using Device Manager.
Guide to monitor CPU utilization and performance in Windows.
Describes the computer's boot menu feature for device selection.
Lists improvements and options available within the boot menu.
Explains keyboard initialization timing for accessing BIOS and boot menus.
Lists online resources for product information and troubleshooting.
Provides contact methods for sales, technical support, and customer service.
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