OptiPlex 7040 - Small Form Factor Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D11S Regulatory Type: D11S001
Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2016 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
Contents 1 Working on your computer...............................................................................................5 Before working inside your computer................................................................................................................................. 5 Turning off your computer.................................................................................................................................................. 5 After working inside your computer.....
Removing the system board............................................................................................................................................. 22 Installing the system board............................................................................................................................................... 24 System board layout.....................................................................................................................................................
1 Working on your computer Before working inside your computer To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Turn off your computer (see Turning off your computer). CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3.
2 Removing and installing components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended tools The procedures in this document require the following tools: • Small flat blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Removing the cover 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. To remove the cover: a. Slide the blue retention tab to the right to unlock the cover [1]. b.
Removing the front bezel 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the cover. 3. To remove the front bezel: a. Lift the tabs to release the front bezel from the computer [1]. b. Remove the front bezel from the computer [2]. Installing the front bezel 1. Insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the computer. 2. Press the bezel until the tabs clicks into place. 3. Install the cover. 4.
Installing the fan duct 1. Align the slots on the fan duct, with the screws on the heat sink. 2. Insert the fan duct until it clicks into place. 3. Install the cover. 4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the memory module 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. 3. cover fan duct hard drive assembly optical drive To remove the memory module: a.
a. b. c. d. 5. optical drive hard drive assembly fan duct cover Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the intrusion switch 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a. cover b. fan duct 3. To remove the intrusion switch: a. Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the connector on the system board [1][2]. b. Slide the intrusion switch and lift it away from the computer [3]. Installing the intrusion switch 1.
Installing the expansion card 1. Insert the expansion card into the connector on the system board. 2. Press the expansion card until it clicks into place. 3. Close the expansion card latch and press it until it clicks into place. 4. Install the: a. fan duct b. cover 5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the hard drive assembly 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a. cover b. fan duct 3.
a. Pull the hard drive release handle forward to release the hard drive bracket from the computer [1]. b. Lift the hard drive assembly away from the computer [2]. Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a. cover b. bezel c. hard drive assembly 3. To remove the hard drive bracket: a. Pull the hard drive bracket to release the hard drive [1]. b. Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket [2].
Installing the hard drive assembly 1. Insert the hard drive assembly into the slot on the computer. 2. Connect the power cable to the slot on the hard drive bracket. 3. Install the: a. fan duct b. cover 4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the optical drive 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a. cover b. front bezel c. hard drive assembly 3. To release the optical drive: a.
5. To remove the optical drive from the optical drive cage: a. Press the optical drive release latch [1] and slide the optical drive forward. [2] b. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive cage [3]. Installing the optical drive 1. Slide the optical drive into the optical drive cage. 2. Align the tabs on the optical cage with the slots on the computer. 3. Lower the optical drive cage into the computer and lock the latch. 4. Connect the data and power cables to the optical drive. 5.
Removing the system fan 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. 3. cover front bezel hard drive assembly optical drive To remove the system fan: a. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board [1]. b. Slide the fan grommets toward the slot on the back wall [2]. c. Lift the fan away from the computer. [3] Installing the system fan 1. Place the system fan in the computer. 2.
a. Disconnect the heat sink cable from the system board. [1] b. Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink assembly and lift it away from the computer [2] [3]. Installing the heat sink assembly 1. Place the heat sink assembly onto the processor. 2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board. 3. Connect the heat sink cable to the system board. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. 5.
Installing the processor 1. Align the processor with the socket keys. 2. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket. 3. Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys. 4. Close the processor shield by sliding it under the retention screw. 5. Lower the socket lever and push it under the tab to lock it. 6. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. 7.
Installing the VGA daughter board 1. Align the VGA daughter board with the screw holder on the system board. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the VGA daughter board to the system board. 3. Insert the VGA connector into the slot at the back of the computer. 4. Tighten the screws to secure the VGA connector to the computer. 5. Install the: a. fan duct b. cover 6. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the power supply unit (PSU) 1.
4. To remove the PSU: a. Disconnect the power cable from the system board [1] [2]. b. Lift the cables away from the computer [3]. c. Remove the screws that secure the PSU to the computer [4]. 5. 18 Press the blue release tab [1], slide the PSU and lift it away from the computer [2].
Installing the power supply unit (PSU) 1. Insert the PSU in the chassis and slide it toward the back of the computer to secure it. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the PSU to the back of the computer. 3. Route the PSU cables through the retention clips. 4. Connect the power cables to the system board. 5. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. 6. fan duct optical drive hard drive assembly front bezel cover Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the power switch 1.
Installing the power switch 1. Slide the power switch module into the slot on the chassis until it clicks into place. 2. Connect the power switch cable to the connector on the system board. 3. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. 4. power supply unit optical drive hard drive assembly front bezel cover Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the SD card reader 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. e. 3.
Installing the SD card reader 1. Place the SD card reader on the chassis. 2. Tighten the screws that secure the SD card reader to the computer. 3. Route the power supply unit cables into the retention clips. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. 5. power supply unit optical drive hard drive assembly front bezel cover Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Installing the optional SSD card 1. Remove the: a. cover b. front bezel 2. Peel the adhesive tape (blue) from the rubber. 3.
4. To install the SSD card: a. Connect the SSD card to the connector on the system board [1]. b. Tighten the screw to secure the SSD card to the system board [2]. Removing the optional SSD card 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: • cover 3. • front bezel Remove the screw that secures the SSD card to the system board. 4. Disconnect the SSD card from the connector on the system board. 5. Remove the rubber from the system board.
d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. 3. memory module hard drive assembly optical drive expansion card optional SSD card SD card reader VGA daughter board heat sink processor To remove the I/O panel: a. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the chassis [1]. b. Remove the I/O panel from the computer [2]. 4. Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board. 5. To remove the system board: a. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer [1]. b.
Installing the system board 1. Hold the system board by its edges and angle it toward the back of the computer. 2. Lower the system board into the computer until the connectors at the back of the system board align with the slots on the back wall of the computer, and the screw holes on the system board align with the standoffs on the computer. 3. Tighten the screws that secure the system board to the computer. 4. Connect the cables to the system board. 5. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.
System board layout 1. PCIex16 connector 2. PCIex4 connector 3. RJ-45/USB 2.0 connector 4. USB 3.0 connector 5. PS2 keyboard/MS connector 6. Serial port connector 7. DisplayPort connector 8. HDMI connector 9. Line-out connector 10. CPU power connector 11. Intrusion switch connector 12. VGA daughter board connector 13. Processor 14. CPU fan connector 15. Memory module connectors 16. M.2 socket3 connector 17. Power switch connector 18. Media card reader connector 19.
3 Troubleshooting your computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like diagnostic lights, beep codes, and error messages during the operation of the computer. Diagnostic power LED codes Table 1. Diagnostic power LED codes Power LED light status Possible cause Troubleshooting steps Off The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power or in Hibernation mode. • • • Steady/blinking amber Computer fails to complete POST or processor failure.
Diagnostic error messages Table 2. Diagnostic error messages Error messages Description AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE The touchpad or external mouse may be faulty. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the Pointing Device option in the System Setup program. BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME Ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct path name. CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE The primary cache internal to the microprocessor has failed.
Error messages Description boot the computer from an optical drive. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in Dell Diagnostics. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from an optical drive. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer.
Error messages Description MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory module or, if necessary, replace it. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE The operating system may be corrupted, Contact Dell.
System error messages Table 3. System error messages System message Description Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help in resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error. CMOS checksum error RTC is reset, BIOS Setup default has been loaded. CPU fan failure CPU fan has failed. System fan failure System fan has failed.
4 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS level options.
Keys Navigation NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. Esc Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. F1 Displays the System Setup help file. System Setup overview System Setup allows you to: • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer.
Option Description • UEFI Advanced Boot Options Allows you to select the Enable Legacy Option ROMs option, when in UEFI boot mode. By default, this option is enabled. Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date and time take effect immediately. Table 6. System configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to control the on-board LAN controller.
Option Description USB PowerShare This option allows you to charge the external devices, such as mobile phones, music player. This option is disabled by default. Audio Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. • • Enable Microphone Enable Internal Speaker Both the options are enabled by default. Miscellaneous Devices Allows you to enable or disable the various on-board devices. • • • Enable PCI Slot Enable Media Card (default option) Disable Media Card . Table 7.
Option Description • • • • Computrace PPI Bypass for Enable Commands PPI Bypass for Disable Commands Disabled Enabled (default) This field lets you Activate or Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace Service from Absolute Software. Enables or disables the optional Computrace service designed for asset management. • • • Chassis Intrusion Deactivate - This option is disabled by default. Disable Activate Allows you to control the chassis intrusion feature.
Option Description • • • Delete- Deletes the selected key Reset All Keys- Resets to default setting Delete All Keys- Deletes all the keys NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made will be erased and the keys will restore to default settings. Table 10.
Option Description Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled. • • • Disabled Enabled in S5 only Enabled in S4 and S5 This option is Disabled by default. Fan Control Override Allows you to determine the speed of the system fan. When this option is enabled, the system fan runs at the maximum speed. This option is disabled by default. USB Wake Support Allows you to enable the USB devices to wake the computer from standby mode.
Option Description Trusted Execution This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by the Intel Trusted Execution Technology. This option is disabled by default. Table 15. 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.
Table 17. System logs Option Description BIOS Events Displays the system event log and allows you to: • • Clear Log Mark all Entries Table 18. Advanced configurations Option Description ASPM Allows you to activate the state power management. • • • Auto (Default) Disabled L1 Only Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available.
Password type Description Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled.
The computer reboots.
5 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer in: • Windows 10, click or tap Start → Settings → System → About. • Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, click or tap Start • Windows 7, click Start → PC Settings → PC and devices → PC Info. , right-click My Computer, and then select Properties. Table 19.
Table 23. Network Feature Specification Integrated Intel I219-LM Ethernet capable of 10/100/1000 Mb/s communication Table 24. System information Feature Specification System chipset Intel 100 series, Q170 DMA channels Two 8237 DMA controllers with seven independently programmable channels Interrupt levels Integrated I/O APIC capability with 24 interrupts BIOS chip (NVRAM) 16 MB Table 25. Expansion bus Feature Specification Bus type PCIe gen3 (x16), USB 2.0, and USB 3.
Feature Specification USB 3.0 • • Front panel: two Back panel: four Video • • • 19-pin HDMI connector Two 20-pin DisplayPort connectors 15-pin VGA connector (optional) NOTE: Available video connectors may vary based on the graphics card selected. Keyboard and mouse Back panel: • • PS2 Keyboard 6-pin connector PS2 Mouse 6-pin connector Table 29.
Feature Specification Back of the computer Link integrity light on integrated network adapter • • • • Green — a 10 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. Green — a 100 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. Orange — a 1000 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. Off (no light) — the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
Feature Specification Operating 40 G Storage 105 G Altitude 46 Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) Storage –15.20 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G1 or lower as defined by ANSI/ISA-S71.
6 Contacting Dell 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. 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: 1. Go to Dell.com/support. 2. Select your support category. 3.
