OptiPlex 7080 Tower Setup and specifications guide Regulatory Model: D28M Regulatory Type: D28M004 May 2020 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Set up your computer......................................................................................................5 Chapter 2: Chassis overview...........................................................................................................10 Front view............................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Back view...................................
Manageability................................................................................................................................................................. 32 Virtualization support.................................................................................................................................................... 32 Wireless options................................................................................................................................................
1 Set up your computer Steps 1. Connect the keyboard and mouse. 2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network.
3. Connect the display. 4. Connect the power cable.
5. Press the power button.
6. Finish Windows system 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. On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details. 7.
Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued) Dell apps Details 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. Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications including software that is purchased but not preinstalled on your computer.
2 Chassis overview Topics: • • • Front view Back view System board Layout Front view 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 10 Hard-disk drive cover Optical Disk Drive (optional) Power button with diagnostic LED SD 4.0 card reader (optional) Hard-disk drive activity light Universal audio jack port USB 2.0 port with PowerShare USB 2.0 port USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port USB 3.
Back view 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Line-out re-tasking Line-in audio port Two DisplayPort 1.4 ports Serial port PS/2 port for keyboard One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port Three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports Two USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On Expansion card slots Power connector port Power supply diagnostic light Knock out slot (optional SMA connector) Kensington security-cable slot RJ-45 port 10/100/1000 Mbps PS/2 port for mouse Padlock loop VGA/HDMI2.0/DP++1.
System board Layout 1. CPU power connector 2. Processor fan connector 3. Memory module connector 4. Power button connector 5. SD card reader connector 6. SATA0 connector (blue) 7. M.2 PCIe SSD connector 8. Internal USB connector 9. Two SATA1/2 connector (black) 10. SATA3 connector (white) 11. SATA power cable connector 12. Coin-cell battery 13. M.2 WLAN connector 14. System power connector 15. Optional speaker connector 16. M.2 PCIe SSD connector 17. PCIe x4 (Slot4) 18. PCI (Slot3) 19. PCIe x16 (Slot2) 20.
3 Technical specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
Chipset Table 3. Chipset Description Values Chipset Intel Q470 Processor 10th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 DRAM bus width 64-bit (for single channel) Flash EPROM 32 MB PCIe bus Up to Gen 3.0 Non-volatile memory Yes BIOS Configuration Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) 256 Mbit (32 MB) located at SPI_FLASH on chipset Trusted Platform Module (Discrete TPM Enabled) 24 KB located at TPM 2.
Table 4. Processors (continued) Processors Wattage Core count Thre Speed ad coun t Cache Integrated graphics GSP DG/CG Ready 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10400 65 W 6 12 2.9 GHz to 4.3 GHz 12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630 No Yes 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10500 65 W 6 12 3.1 GHz to 4.5 GHz 12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630 Yes Yes 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10600 65 W 6 12 3.3 GHz to 4.
This website also includes a matrix of other platforms qualified on specific versions of Windows 10. Memory NOTE: A multiple-DIMM memory option is recommended to prevent any performance reduction. If the system configuration includes integrated graphics, consider selecting 2 or more DIMMs. NOTE: Memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology.
• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update) • Latest version of Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver • UEFI boot mode configuration Table 6. Intel Optane memory Description Values Type Memory/Storage/Storage accelerator Interface Gen 3 PCIe x4 NVMe Connector M.2 2280 Configurations supported 16 GB and 32 GB Capacity Up to 32 GB Ports and connectors Table 7.
Table 7. Ports and connectors (continued) Description Values • One full-height PCIe x 4 slot SATA Four SATA slots for 3.5-inch Hard-disk drive, 2.5-inch Hard-disk drive, 1 SATA slot for slim Optical Disk Drive M.2 • • • One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth card One M.2 2230 slot for solid-state drive One M.2 2230/2280 slot for SSD/Intel Optane NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626. Communications Ethernet Table 8.
Table 11. Discrete graphics specifications Controller External display support Memory size Memory Type NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Three DP 1.4/One HDMI 2.0b 8 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Three DP 1.4/One HDMI 2.0b/DVI-D 6 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 Three DP 1.4/One HDMI 2.0b 2 GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon R5 430 One DP 1.4/Two mDP 2 GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon RX 640 One DP 1.4/Two mDP 4 GB GDDR5 NOTE: Tower supports Full height (FH) cards Audio and Speaker Table 12.
• • • • • • One M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive (class 35 or class 40) and one 2.5-inch hard-disk drive One M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive (class 35 or class 40) and two 2.5-inch hard-disk drives One M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive and one M.2 2230 solid-state drive through media card reader One 2.5-inch hard-disk drive and one M.2 16 or 32 GB Intel Optane memory Two 2.5-inch hard-disk drives and one M.2 16 or 32 GB Intel Optane memory One 3.5-inch hard-disk drive and one M.
Table 14. Power ratings specifications (continued) Type 260 W (80 PLUS Bronze) 260 W (80 PLUS Platinum) 360 W (80 PLUS Platinum) 500 W (80 PLUS Platinum) Operating 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) Storage -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Add-in cards Table 15. Add-in cards Add-in cards USB Type-C 3.1 PCIe Card USB Type-A 3.
Environmental Table 17. Environmental specifications Feature OptiPlex 7080 Tower Recyclable packaging Yes BFR/PVC—free chassis No MultiPack packaging Yes (US only) (optional) Energy-Efficient Power Supply Standard ENV0424 compliant Yes NOTE: Wood‐based fiber packaging contains a minimum of 35% recycled content by total weight of wood‐based fiber. Packaging that contains without wood‐based fiber can be claimed as Not Applicable. Energy Star, EPEAT and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Table 18.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use. Service and support NOTE: For more details on Dell Service Plans, see https://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/19/services/warranty-supportservices. Table 20.
4 Software This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers. Topics: • Downloading Windows drivers Downloading Windows drivers Steps 1. Turn on the . 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your , and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your model. 4. Click Drivers and Downloads. 5. Select the operating system installed on your . 6.
5 System setup CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS Setup program screen information for future reference. Use the BIOS Setup program for the following purposes: • • • Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive.
NOTE: XXXX denotes the SATA drive number. • • • Optical Drive (if available) SATA Hard Drive (if available) Diagnostics NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, displays the SupportAssist screen. The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen. Navigation keys NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system. Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field.
System information Table 23. System Configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to control the onboard LAN controller. The option ‘Enable UEFI Network Stack’ is not selected by default. The options are: • • • Disabled Enabled Enabled w/PXE (default) NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items that are listed in this section may or may not appear. SATA Operation Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated hard drive controller.
Video screen options Table 24. Video Option Description Primary Display Allows you to select the primary display when multiple controllers are available in the system. • • Auto (default) Intel HD Graphics NOTE: If you do not select Auto, the on-board graphics device will be present and enabled. Security Table 25. Security Option Description Admin Password Allows you to set, change, and delete the admin password. System Password Allows you to set, change, and delete the system password.
Table 25. Security (continued) Option Description Absolute This field lets you Enable, Disable or permanently Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute Software. • • • Chassis Intrusion Enabled - This option is selected by default. Disable Permanently Disabled This field controls the chassis intrusion feature.
Intel Software Guard Extensions options Table 27. Intel Software Guard Extensions Option Description Intel SGX Enable This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the main OS. Click one of the following options: • • • Enclave Memory Size Disabled Enabled Software controlled—Default This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size Click one of the following options: • • • 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB—Default Performance Table 28.
Power management Table 29. Power Management Option Description AC Recovery Determines how the system responds when AC power is re-applied after a power loss. You can set the AC Recovery to: • • • Power Off Power On Last Power State This option is Power Off by default. Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology Allows you to enable or disable Intel Speed Shift Technology support. The option Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology is set by default. Auto On Time Sets time to automatically turn on the computer.
Table 30. POST Behavior (continued) Option Description • Minimal — The system boots quickly, unless the BIOS has been updated, memory changed, or the previous POST did not complete. Thorough — The system does not skip any steps in the boot process. Auto — This allows the operating system to control this setting (this works only when the operating system supports Simple Boot Flag). • • This option is set to Thorough by default. Extend BIOS POST Time This option creates an additional pre-boot delay.
Wireless options Table 33. Wireless Option Description Wireless Device Enable Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices. The options are: • • WLAN/WiGig Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default. Maintenance Table 34. Maintenance Option Description Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer. Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default.
Advanced configuration Table 36. Advanced configuration Option Description ASPM Allows you to set the ASPM level. • • • Auto (default) - There is handshaking between the device and PCI Express hub to determine the best ASPM mode supported by the device Disabled - ASPM power management is turned off at all time L1 Only - ASPM power management is set to use L1 SupportAssist System Resolution Option Description Auto OS Recovery Allows you to control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System.
11. Click Save to save the file on your computer. 12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled CAUTION: If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will not recognize the BitLocker key. You will then be prompted to enter the recovery key to progress and the system will ask for this on each reboot.
System and setup password Table 37. System and setup password Password type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer. You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
Steps 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter. The System Security screen is displayed. 2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked. 3. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab. 4. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab. NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re enter the new password when prompted.
6 Getting help Topics: • Contacting Dell Contacting Dell Prerequisites NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. About this task 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: Steps 1.
