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OVERVIEW Desktop Computer (DT) View Desktop Back Panel Connectors Desktop System Board Small Form Factor Computer (SFF) View Small Form Factor Back Panel Connectors Small Form Factor System Board ... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12-13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22-24 24-26 26-32 33-34 35 36 37-38 OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 2
OVERVIEW Desktop Computer (DT) View Desktop Back Panel Connectors Desktop System Board Small Form Factor Computer (SFF) View Small Form Factor Back Panel Connectors Small Form Factor System Board ... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12-13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22-24 24-26 26-32 33-34 35 36 37-38 OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 2
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DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW Front and Back View FRONT VIEW 1 Drive activity light 4 Network activity light 2 2 Wi-Fi activity light 3 Network activity light 1 5 DVD drive bay 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 External power button connector 8 Diagnostic Lights (4) 9 Power button, power light BACK VIEW 10 Power supply diagnostic button 11 Power supply diagnostic light 12 Cover release latch 13 Padlock ring 14 Security cable slot 15 Power cable connector 16 Back panel connectors 17 Expansion card slots (4) OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 3
DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW Front and Back View FRONT VIEW 1 Drive activity light 4 Network activity light 2 2 Wi-Fi activity light 3 Network activity light 1 5 DVD drive bay 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 External power button connector 8 Diagnostic Lights (4) 9 Power button, power light BACK VIEW 10 Power supply diagnostic button 11 Power supply diagnostic light 12 Cover release latch 13 Padlock ring 14 Security cable slot 15 Power cable connector 16 Back panel connectors 17 Expansion card slots (4) OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 3
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DT Back Panel Connectors BACK PANEL CONNECTORS 1 Serial Connector 1 2 Link Integrity Light 2 3 Network Adapter Connector 2 4 Network Activity Light 2 5 Link Integrity Light 1 6 Network Adapter Connector 1 (TruManage Capability) 7 Network Activity Light 1 8 Serial Connector 2 9 Wi-Fi Connector 10 PS/2 Mouse Connector 11 Line-Out Connector 12 Line-In/Mic Connector 13 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 14 VGA Connector 15 24V Powered USB Connector 16 USB 2.0 Connectors (4) 17 DisplayPort OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 4
DT Back Panel Connectors BACK PANEL CONNECTORS 1 Serial Connector 1 2 Link Integrity Light 2 3 Network Adapter Connector 2 4 Network Activity Light 2 5 Link Integrity Light 1 6 Network Adapter Connector 1 (TruManage Capability) 7 Network Activity Light 1 8 Serial Connector 2 9 Wi-Fi Connector 10 PS/2 Mouse Connector 11 Line-Out Connector 12 Line-In/Mic Connector 13 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 14 VGA Connector 15 24V Powered USB Connector 16 USB 2.0 Connectors (4) 17 DisplayPort OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 4
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DT System Board 1 Processor power connector (12VPOWER) 2 Processor connector (CPU) 3 Memory module connectors (DIMM_4) 4 Memory module connectors (DIMM_2) 5 Memory module connectors (DIMM_3) 6 Memory module connectors (DIMM_1) 7 ... connectors (SATA2) 12 Thermal sensor connector (rear) 13 Front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 14 External Power USB connector 15 Internal USB connector 16 Power connector (POWER) OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook 17 Serial Port Jumper (J3 & J4) 18 Power connector (24V POWER) 19 Serial Port Jumper (J1 & J2) 20 PCI Express x16 card...
DT System Board 1 Processor power connector (12VPOWER) 2 Processor connector (CPU) 3 Memory module connectors (DIMM_4) 4 Memory module connectors (DIMM_2) 5 Memory module connectors (DIMM_3) 6 Memory module connectors (DIMM_1) 7 ... connectors (SATA2) 12 Thermal sensor connector (rear) 13 Front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 14 External Power USB connector 15 Internal USB connector 16 Power connector (POWER) OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook 17 Serial Port Jumper (J3 & J4) 18 Power connector (24V POWER) 19 Serial Port Jumper (J1 & J2) 20 PCI Express x16 card...
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...Windows® Embedded POSReady 2009 Ubuntu® Linux® (China only) FreeDOS for N-series X X Chipset NOTE: The OptiPlex XE uses a Chipset from Intel's long lifecycle Embedded Roadmap Chipset Non-volatile memory on chipset BIOS Configuration SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) NIC ...EEPROM DT SFF Intel Q45 Express Chipset w/ICH10DO 16Mbit (2MB) located at SPI_FLASH on chipset 5761-8Mbit, 57780-OTP OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 9 Marketing System Configurations NOTE: Offerings may vary ...
...Windows® Embedded POSReady 2009 Ubuntu® Linux® (China only) FreeDOS for N-series X X Chipset NOTE: The OptiPlex XE uses a Chipset from Intel's long lifecycle Embedded Roadmap Chipset Non-volatile memory on chipset BIOS Configuration SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) NIC ...EEPROM DT SFF Intel Q45 Express Chipset w/ICH10DO 16Mbit (2MB) located at SPI_FLASH on chipset 5761-8Mbit, 57780-OTP OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 9 Marketing System Configurations NOTE: Offerings may vary ...
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... feature support for remote patching/updating. DT SFF Broadcom TruManage Systems Management Ready X X System Monitoring Options NOTES: • The Dell Watchdog Timer is hardware based with a software user interface • The Dell Watchdog Timer must be installed after purchase... hardware management capabilities across platform offerings. DT SFF Dell Watchdog Timer Optional via factory installation only OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 10 cannot be enabled through the Dell factory; Processor NOTES: • The OptiPlex XE uses CPUs from Intel's long lifecycle...
... feature support for remote patching/updating. DT SFF Broadcom TruManage Systems Management Ready X X System Monitoring Options NOTES: • The Dell Watchdog Timer is hardware based with a software user interface • The Dell Watchdog Timer must be installed after purchase... hardware management capabilities across platform offerings. DT SFF Dell Watchdog Timer Optional via factory installation only OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 10 cannot be enabled through the Dell factory; Processor NOTES: • The OptiPlex XE uses CPUs from Intel's long lifecycle...
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... matched pairs, the computer will be less than 4GB. • The entire 8GB memory range is available to operate, but with a slight reduction in performance. DT SFF Type: DDR3 Synch DRAM Non-ECC Memory 1066MHz or 1333MHz DIMM Slots 4 4 DIMM Capacities Up to 2GB Up to 2GB Minimum Memory 1GB 1GB... of Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use four 2GB DIMMs; To fully utilize 4GB or more of matched memory size, speed, and technology. OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 11 Any address space reserved for these components cannot be installed in the 4GB range.
... matched pairs, the computer will be less than 4GB. • The entire 8GB memory range is available to operate, but with a slight reduction in performance. DT SFF Type: DDR3 Synch DRAM Non-ECC Memory 1066MHz or 1333MHz DIMM Slots 4 4 DIMM Capacities Up to 2GB Up to 2GB Minimum Memory 1GB 1GB... of Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use four 2GB DIMMs; To fully utilize 4GB or more of matched memory size, speed, and technology. OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 11 Any address space reserved for these components cannot be installed in the 4GB range.
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Drives and Removable Storage DT Bays: 5.25-inch bay (for External Optical) 1 3.5" Hard Drives Supported (Internal) 2 2.5" Hard Drives Supported (Internal) 1 Interface: SATA 3 3.5" Hard Drives: 500GB2 SATA 7200 RPM HDD X 320GB2 ... matching capacity/speed hard drives) 1TB2 SATA 7200 RPM HDD (3.5") X 500GB2 SATA 7200 RPM HDD (3.5") X 320GB2 SATA 7200 RPM HDD (3.5") X 500GB2 SATA 7200 RPM HDD (2.5") OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook SFF 1 (slimline) 1 2 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X Page 12
Drives and Removable Storage DT Bays: 5.25-inch bay (for External Optical) 1 3.5" Hard Drives Supported (Internal) 2 2.5" Hard Drives Supported (Internal) 1 Interface: SATA 3 3.5" Hard Drives: 500GB2 SATA 7200 RPM HDD X 320GB2 ... matching capacity/speed hard drives) 1TB2 SATA 7200 RPM HDD (3.5") X 500GB2 SATA 7200 RPM HDD (3.5") X 320GB2 SATA 7200 RPM HDD (3.5") X 500GB2 SATA 7200 RPM HDD (2.5") OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook SFF 1 (slimline) 1 2 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X Page 12
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... Enhanced Graphic/Video Options 512MB AMD RADEON HD4550 Graphics, DP, DVI Optional full height or low profile card OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 13 DT SFF Integrated Intel GMA 4500 Integrated on -board DisplayPort functionality. SFF supports low profile card. System Board Connectors...media provides maximum compatibility. 4 DVD-ROM drives may not be utilized for maximum card dimensions support. Graphics/Video Controller NOTE: DT supports low profile card or full height card with this drive may have write-capable hardware that has been disabled via firmware ...
... Enhanced Graphic/Video Options 512MB AMD RADEON HD4550 Graphics, DP, DVI Optional full height or low profile card OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 13 DT SFF Integrated Intel GMA 4500 Integrated on -board DisplayPort functionality. SFF supports low profile card. System Board Connectors...media provides maximum compatibility. 4 DVD-ROM drives may not be utilized for maximum card dimensions support. Graphics/Video Controller NOTE: DT supports low profile card or full height card with this drive may have write-capable hardware that has been disabled via firmware ...
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... supports low profile cards. See chassis diagrams section for port/connector locations USB 2.0 DT SFF 2 front, 4 rear, 2 internal 24V Powered USB 2.0 Serial Network Connector... rear 1 rear Optional via add-in /microphone Line out Risers: (replaces PCI slot and PCIex16 slot on DT system board) Combo full height riser with 1 PCI and 1 PCIe x16 connector Dual full height riser with 2...Port Powered Serial PCIe x1 card 1 rear 2 rear with optional riser. External Ports/Connectors NOTE: DT supports low profile cards or full height cards with option for external power Video: VGA Display Port...
... supports low profile cards. See chassis diagrams section for port/connector locations USB 2.0 DT SFF 2 front, 4 rear, 2 internal 24V Powered USB 2.0 Serial Network Connector... rear 1 rear Optional via add-in /microphone Line out Risers: (replaces PCI slot and PCIex16 slot on DT system board) Combo full height riser with 1 PCI and 1 PCIe x16 connector Dual full height riser with 2...Port Powered Serial PCIe x1 card 1 rear 2 rear with optional riser. External Ports/Connectors NOTE: DT supports low profile cards or full height cards with option for external power Video: VGA Display Port...
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... Realtek ALC269 VB Internal Dell Business Audio Speaker Dell AX510/AX510PA Flat Panel Soundbar Speakers Keyboard and Mouse Dell USB Keyboard Dell USB QuietKey Keyboard with optional palmrest Dell USB Multimedia Pro Keyboard Dell USB Optical Mouse Dell Laser Mouse Security Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis lock slot and loop support OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook DT SFF Integrated on system...
... Realtek ALC269 VB Internal Dell Business Audio Speaker Dell AX510/AX510PA Flat Panel Soundbar Speakers Keyboard and Mouse Dell USB Keyboard Dell USB QuietKey Keyboard with optional palmrest Dell USB Multimedia Pro Keyboard Dell USB Optical Mouse Dell Laser Mouse Security Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis lock slot and loop support OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook DT SFF Integrated on system...
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...service contract. Technician will be provided by third-party. only. Subject to www.dell.com/service/service_plans/ 3 Year Warranty6 Next Business Day On-site7 Service (3-3-3) DT SFF Standard Dell ProSupport Optional 6 For a copy of day call placed to 131F / 55C ...Mounting/Enclosure Options System Mounting Bracket Routing for External Power Switch Dell Cable Cover DT SFF Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 16 For more information, visit www.dell.com/warranty. 7 Service may be dispatched if necessary following ...
...service contract. Technician will be provided by third-party. only. Subject to www.dell.com/service/service_plans/ 3 Year Warranty6 Next Business Day On-site7 Service (3-3-3) DT SFF Standard Dell ProSupport Optional 6 For a copy of day call placed to 131F / 55C ...Mounting/Enclosure Options System Mounting Bracket Routing for External Power Switch Dell Cable Cover DT SFF Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 16 For more information, visit www.dell.com/warranty. 7 Service may be dispatched if necessary following ...
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A typical configuration includes: Integrated graphics, one hard drive, and one optical drive DT SFF Chassis Volume (liters) 15L 8L Chassis Weight (pounds/kilograms) Chassis Dimensions: (HxWxD) 20.6lbs. / 9.38kg 14.3lbs. / 6.48kg Height (inches/centimeters) 4.3in. / 10.91cm 3.... PC configuration. Detailed Engineering Specifications System Dimensions (Physical) NOTE: System Weight and Shipping Weight is based on a typical configuration and may vary slightly by region OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 17
A typical configuration includes: Integrated graphics, one hard drive, and one optical drive DT SFF Chassis Volume (liters) 15L 8L Chassis Weight (pounds/kilograms) Chassis Dimensions: (HxWxD) 20.6lbs. / 9.38kg 14.3lbs. / 6.48kg Height (inches/centimeters) 4.3in. / 10.91cm 3.... PC configuration. Detailed Engineering Specifications System Dimensions (Physical) NOTE: System Weight and Shipping Weight is based on a typical configuration and may vary slightly by region OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 17
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System Board Connector Maximum Allowable Dimensions DT SFF PCI Slot(s) Dimensions: (HxL) 2 1 Height (inches/centimeters) 2.13in. / 5.4cm Length (inches/centimeters) 6.57in. / 16.7cm PCIe...) 1 Height inches/centimeters 2.13in. / 5.4cm Length inches/centimeters 6.57in. / 16.7cm Risers: (replaces 1 PCI slot and PCIex16 slot on DT system board) Combo Full Height Riser with 1 PCI and 1 PCIex16 connector (HxL) 1 Height inches/centimeters Length inches/centimeters9,10 3.78in. / ...10 6.9in. / 17.53cm is longer than the standard Half-Length Card OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 18
System Board Connector Maximum Allowable Dimensions DT SFF PCI Slot(s) Dimensions: (HxL) 2 1 Height (inches/centimeters) 2.13in. / 5.4cm Length (inches/centimeters) 6.57in. / 16.7cm PCIe...) 1 Height inches/centimeters 2.13in. / 5.4cm Length inches/centimeters 6.57in. / 16.7cm Risers: (replaces 1 PCI slot and PCIex16 slot on DT system board) Combo Full Height Riser with 1 PCI and 1 PCIex16 connector (HxL) 1 Height inches/centimeters Length inches/centimeters9,10 3.78in. / ...10 6.9in. / 17.53cm is longer than the standard Half-Length Card OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 18
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... SIO chip, CPU inlet, and PSU inlet for VGA/10u and Serial/15u). System Level Environmental and Operating Conditions Temperature11 Operating Non-Operating (Storage) DT SFF 10o to 45oC (50o to 113oF) -40o to 60oC (-40o to 140oF) Relative Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Maximum Vibration ... to 55'C with use of optional ducting kit. The XE motherboard also uses at least 105'C/3000 hrs E-Capacitors or Polymer Capacitors. OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 19 The XE motherboard uses at least 15u gold plating for internal connectors/slots and normal 30u gold plating for ...
... SIO chip, CPU inlet, and PSU inlet for VGA/10u and Serial/15u). System Level Environmental and Operating Conditions Temperature11 Operating Non-Operating (Storage) DT SFF 10o to 45oC (50o to 113oF) -40o to 60oC (-40o to 140oF) Relative Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Maximum Vibration ... to 55'C with use of optional ducting kit. The XE motherboard also uses at least 105'C/3000 hrs E-Capacitors or Polymer Capacitors. OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 19 The XE motherboard uses at least 15u gold plating for internal connectors/slots and normal 30u gold plating for ...
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Power NOTE: The OptiPlex XE utilizes wide-ranging power supplies. If you have questions, please contact the manufacture to switch or reconfigure the PSU when alternating between 100-240VAC electrical currents/sockets. DT (EPA) Power Supply Wattage AC input Voltage Range AC input current (low ac range...Yes No Yes Yes Yes (select configurations) Yes (select configurations) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 20 Dell recommends only Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) based on PSU max wattage) 1163 3.3v CMOS battery (type and estimated battery ...
Power NOTE: The OptiPlex XE utilizes wide-ranging power supplies. If you have questions, please contact the manufacture to switch or reconfigure the PSU when alternating between 100-240VAC electrical currents/sockets. DT (EPA) Power Supply Wattage AC input Voltage Range AC input current (low ac range...Yes No Yes Yes Yes (select configurations) Yes (select configurations) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 20 Dell recommends only Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) based on PSU max wattage) 1163 3.3v CMOS battery (type and estimated battery ...
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...) Signal to Noise Ratio Analog Audio Dolby Digital THX Digital out (S/PDIF) Audio Jack Impedance Microphone Line-In Line-Out Headphone Internal Speaker Power Rating DT SFF X X 2 16, 20, and 24-bit resolution Independent 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz sample rates 96...
...) Signal to Noise Ratio Analog Audio Dolby Digital THX Digital out (S/PDIF) Audio Jack Impedance Microphone Line-In Line-Out Headphone Internal Speaker Power Rating DT SFF X X 2 16, 20, and 24-bit resolution Independent 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz sample rates 96...
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Communications - Primary Integrated LAN NOTE: The OptiPlex XE supports 2 on-board LOMs (LAN On Motherboard) standard INTEGRATED BROADCOM® BCM5761 NETXTREME® 10/100/1000 GIGABIT ETHERNET (GBE) DT SFF External Connector Type Data Rates supported Controller Details RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps Controller bus architecture PCIe 1.1 x1 Integrated memory Data transfer mode...) Windows® XP, Windows Vista® Ultimate, Windows Vista® Business 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista Home Basic WOL, PXE 2.1 Broadcom® TruManage™ OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 22
Communications - Primary Integrated LAN NOTE: The OptiPlex XE supports 2 on-board LOMs (LAN On Motherboard) standard INTEGRATED BROADCOM® BCM5761 NETXTREME® 10/100/1000 GIGABIT ETHERNET (GBE) DT SFF External Connector Type Data Rates supported Controller Details RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps Controller bus architecture PCIe 1.1 x1 Integrated memory Data transfer mode...) Windows® XP, Windows Vista® Ultimate, Windows Vista® Business 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista Home Basic WOL, PXE 2.1 Broadcom® TruManage™ OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 22
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Secondary Integrated LAN BROADCOM® BCM57780 NETLINK® 10/100/1000 GIGABIT ETHERNET (GBE) DT SFF Connector Type RJ45 Data Rates supported Controller Details Controller bus architecture (example PCIe 1.0a x1) 10/100/1000 Mbps Half/Full duplex PCIe 1.1 x1 ...® 7, Windows® XP, Windows Vista® Ultimate, Windows Vista® Business 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista Home Basic, Linux WOL, PXE2.1, ACPI None OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 23 Communications -
Secondary Integrated LAN BROADCOM® BCM57780 NETLINK® 10/100/1000 GIGABIT ETHERNET (GBE) DT SFF Connector Type RJ45 Data Rates supported Controller Details Controller bus architecture (example PCIe 1.0a x1) 10/100/1000 Mbps Half/Full duplex PCIe 1.1 x1 ...® 7, Windows® XP, Windows Vista® Ultimate, Windows Vista® Business 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista Home Basic, Linux WOL, PXE2.1, ACPI None OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 23 Communications -
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...INTEL GMA 450012, 13 Bus Type GPU core clock Frame Buffer Memory (onboard and shared) Size and Speed Maximum power consumption Overlay Planes OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook DT SFF Integrated Gen5 core @ 667 350 MHz Integrated and with 350MHz 24 bit RAMDAC XP: Up to 784MB with 1GB system memory; ...SFF supports low profile card. up to 1808MB with 4GB system memory; up to 3856MB with 3GB system memory; Wireless DELL WIRELESS 1520 PCIE WLAN...
...INTEL GMA 450012, 13 Bus Type GPU core clock Frame Buffer Memory (onboard and shared) Size and Speed Maximum power consumption Overlay Planes OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook DT SFF Integrated Gen5 core @ 667 350 MHz Integrated and with 350MHz 24 bit RAMDAC XP: Up to 784MB with 1GB system memory; ...SFF supports low profile card. up to 1808MB with 4GB system memory; up to 3856MB with 3GB system memory; Wireless DELL WIRELESS 1520 PCIE WLAN...