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Dell OptiPlex 5040 Series User Manual

Dell OptiPlex 5040 Series
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OptiPlex 5040 - Mini Tower
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: D18M
Regulatory Type: D18M001

Table of Contents

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Dell OptiPlex 5040 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel Q170
Power Supply180W (SFF), 240W (MT)
Processor OptionsIntel Core i7, i5, i3; Intel Pentium; Intel Celeron
Storage OptionsHDD, SSD
GraphicsIntegrated Intel HD Graphics 530; Optional AMD Radeon R5 340X
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Home, Ubuntu
PortsUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45
Form FactorMini Tower, Small Form Factor
Optical DriveOptional DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW
Expansion SlotsPCIe x16, PCIe x1, M.2

Summary

Working on Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Safety and preparation guidelines before performing internal computer tasks.

Removing and Installing Components

Removing the Cover

Steps to safely detach the computer's outer cover.

Installing the Cover

Steps to properly reattach the computer's outer cover.

Removing the Hard Drive Assembly

Steps to detach the entire hard drive unit from the system.

Installing the Hard Drive Assembly

Steps to reinstall the complete hard drive unit into the computer.

Installing the Optional SSD Card

Procedure for installing an additional Solid State Drive.

Removing the Optional SSD Card

Steps to remove an installed Solid State Drive.

Removing the Memory Module

Steps to detach a RAM module from the system board.

Installing the Memory Module

Steps to attach a RAM module to the system board.

Removing the PCIe Expansion Card

Steps to detach a PCI Express expansion card.

Installing the PCIe Expansion Card

Steps to attach a PCI Express expansion card.

Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Steps to detach the computer's power supply unit.

Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Steps to attach the computer's power supply unit.

Removing the Heat Sink Assembly

Steps to detach the CPU heat sink and fan assembly.

Installing the Heat Sink Assembly

Steps to attach the CPU heat sink and fan assembly.

Removing the Processor

Critical steps for safely removing the CPU.

Installing the Processor

Critical steps for safely installing the CPU.

Removing the System Board

Steps to detach the main system board.

Installing the System Board

Steps to attach the main system board.

Troubleshooting Your Computer

Diagnostic Error Messages

Understanding system error messages for troubleshooting.

System Error Messages

Explaining specific system error messages and their causes.

System Setup

Updating the BIOS

Process for updating the system's Basic Input/Output System.

Contacting Dell

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