What to do if my Dell Desktop has a CPU failure?
- WWarren LiuAug 21, 2025
If your Dell Desktop is experiencing a CPU failure, run the Dell Support Assist/Dell Diagnostics tool. If the problem persists, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Desktop has a CPU failure?
If your Dell Desktop is experiencing a CPU failure, run the Dell Support Assist/Dell Diagnostics tool. If the problem persists, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Desktop has a system board/chipset error?
If your Dell Desktop is showing a system board or chipset error, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Desktop has a PCI or Video card/chip failure?
If your Dell Desktop is experiencing a PCI or video card/chip failure, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Desktop has a memory/RAM failure?
If you're experiencing a memory/RAM failure in your Dell Desktop, try resetting and swapping the memory modules among the slots. If the issue continues, replace the memory module.
How to fix a BIOS Recovery image not found error on a Dell Desktop?
To resolve a 'BIOS Recovery image not found' error on your Dell Desktop, flash the latest BIOS version. If the problem continues, replace the system board.
How to fix BIOS Recovery image found but invalid error on a Dell Desktop?
To fix a 'BIOS Recovery image found but invalid' error on your Dell Desktop, flash the latest BIOS version. If the issue persists, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Desktop has an LCD failure (EC detection of power rail failure)?
If the EC detects a power rail failure related to the LCD on your Dell Desktop, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Desktop has a CMOS battery failure?
If your Dell Desktop is experiencing a CMOS battery failure, reset the main battery connection. If the problem continues, replace the main battery.
What to do if my Dell Desktop has a TPM detection failure?
If your Dell Desktop has a TPM detection failure, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Desktop has an Unrecoverable SPI Flash Failure?
If your Dell Desktop has an unrecoverable SPI Flash failure, replace the system board.
Display included | No |
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Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
Internal memory | 8 GB |
Memory clock speed | 2933 MHz |
Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 8 GB |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 3 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
Product color | Black |
Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
Power supply | 65 W |
AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
AC 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) | 0 - 35 °C |
Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95 % |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
Cables included | AC |
L3 cache | 4 MB |
Processor cores | 4 |
Processor model | N6005 |
Processor family | Intel® Pentium® Silver |
Processor frequency | 2 GHz |
Processor manufacturer | Intel |
Processor boost frequency | 3.3 GHz |
Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
Operating system language | English |
Operating system installed | Windows 10 IoT Enterprise |
Storage media | SSD |
SSD form factor | M.2 |
Total storage capacity | 256 GB |
Storage drive interface | PCI Express |
Depth | 178 mm |
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Width | 36 mm |
Height | 182 mm |
Weight | 1104 g |
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