Inspiron Gaming Desktop Setup and Specifications Computer Model: Inspiron 5680 Regulatory Model: D27M Regulatory Type: D27M002
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Contents Set up your computer................................................... 5 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.....................9 Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive......................................... 9 Views............................................................................11 Front........................................................................................................11 Front (For computers shipped without optical drive)..............................
Intel Optane memory...................................................25 Enabling Intel Optane memory................................................................25 Disabling Intel Optane memory............................................................... 25 Getting help and contacting Dell..................................27 Self-help resources................................................................................. 27 Contacting Dell...........................................................
Set up your computer 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. NOTE: For setup instructions, see the documentation shipped with the keyboard and mouse. 2 Connect the network cable—Optional.
3 Connect the display. NOTE: Connect the display to the discrete graphics card shipped with your computer. 4 6 Connect the power cable.
5 Press the power button. 6 Finish Windows setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you: – Connect to a network for Windows updates. NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted. – If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an offline account.
7 Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended Table 1. Locate Dell apps Dell Product Registration Register your computer with Dell. Dell Help & Support Access help and support for your computer. SupportAssist Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the warranty expiry date in SupportAssist. Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available.
Create a USB recovery drive for Windows Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive. NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete. NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for latest instructions. 1 Connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 2 In Windows search, type Recovery.
NOTE: Before reinstalling Windows, ensure your computer has more than 2 GB of memory and more than 32 GB of storage space. NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete and your computer will restart during the recovery process. 1 Connect the USB recovery drive to your computer. 2 Restart your computer. 3 Press F12 after the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to access the boot menu. A Preparing one-time boot menu message appears.
Views Front 1 Slim optical drive Reads from and writes to CDs, DVDs, and Blu ray discs. 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port with PowerShare Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging. NOTE: Adapters (sold separately) are required to connect standard USB and DisplayPort devices. NOTE: PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/ support/manuals. Front (For computers shipped without optical drive) 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 2 Headset port Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
3 USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. 4 Power button Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state. Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on. Press and hold to force shut-down the computer. NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/ support/manuals.
Back 1 Power port Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer. 2 Power-supply diagnostics light Indicates the power-supply state. 3 Power-supply diagnostics button Press to check the power‑supply state. 4 Regulatory label Contains regulatory information of your computer.
5 PCI-Express X4 slot Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. 6 PCI-Express X1 slot Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. 7 PCI-Express X16 (graphics) slot Connect a PCI-Express graphics card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
Back panel 1 Display port Connect only for debug purposes. NOTE: Use the video ports on the discrete graphics card to connect external displays or projectors. 2 Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access. 3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4) Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 4 USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers.
5 Rear L/R surround port Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 5.1 speaker channel setup, connect the rear-left and rear-right speakers. 6 Microphone port Connect an external microphone to provide sound input. 7 Line-out/Front L/R surround port Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. If you have a surround-sound speaker system, connect the front-left and front-right speakers to this port.
Specifications Computer model Table 2. Computer model Computer model Inspiron 5680 System information Table 3. System information Processor • • • 8th Generation Intel Core i3 8th Generation Intel Core i5/i5k 8th Generation Intel Core i7/i7k Intel Z370 System chipset Operating system Table 4. Operating system Operating systems supported • • Windows 10 Home (64-bit) Windows 10 Professional (64-bit) Dimensions and weight Table 5. Dimensions and weight Height 458.86 mm (18.
NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Memory Table 6.
Table 7. Intel Optane memory Interface PCIe NVMe 3.0 x2 Connector M.2 Configurations supported 16 GB and 32 GB NOTE: For more information about enabling or disabling the Intel Optane memory, see Enabling Intel Optane memory or Disabling Intel Optane memory. Ports and connectors Table 8. Ports and connectors External Network USB One RJ45 port • • • • Audio/Video • • • • • • USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port with PowerShare (only for computers shipped with slim optical drive) USB 3.
Communications Table 9. Communications Ethernet Wireless 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • • M.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 4.1 Audio Table 10. Audio Controller Realtek ALC3861 Type Integrated 7.1 channel Intel High Definition Audio Storage Table 11. Storage Interface Solid-state drive Hard drive Optical drive • • • SATA 6 Gbps for 2.5-inch hard drive PCIe/NVMe for Solid-state drive Intel Optane for Solid-state drive One M.2 drive • • One 2.
Power ratings Table 12. Power ratings Type 460 W Input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Input current 8.0 A Temperature range 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) Operating -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Storage Video Table 13. Video Discrete Controller • • • • • • • NVIDIA GTX 1050 NVIDIA GTX 1060 NVIDIA GTX 1070 NVIDIA GTX 1080 AMD RX 560 AMD RX 580 One PCI-Express X16, single-width/ double-width, full length (maximum 10.
Discrete • • 4 GB GDDR5 8 GB GDDR5 Computer environment Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Table 14. Computer environment Operating Storage Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90% (noncondensing) 0% to 95% (noncondensing) Vibration (maximum)* 0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS Shock (maximum) 110 G† 160 G‡ Altitude (maximum) –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 ft –15.
Intel Optane memory Enabling Intel Optane memory 1 On the taskbar, click the search box, and then type Intel Rapid Storage Technology. 2 Click Intel Rapid Storage Technology. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology window is displayed. 3 On the Status tab, click Enable to enable the Intel Optane memory. 4 On the warning screen, select a compatible fast drive, and then click Yes to continue enabling Intel Optane memory. 5 Click Intel Optane memory → Reboot to complete enabling your Intel Optane memory.
5 26 Click Reboot to complete disabling your Intel Optane memory and restart your computer.
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 15. Self-help resources Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com Dell Help & Support app Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.
• • • • • Setting up and using your product Data backup Troubleshooting and diagnostics Factory and system restore BIOS information To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your product, identify your product through one of the following: • • • Select Detect Product. Locate your product through the drop-down menu under View Products. Enter the Service Tag number or Product ID in the search bar. Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.
