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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 MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Operating System, Chipset Processor, Advanced System Manageability Modes, System Monitoring ... 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 MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Operating System, Chipset Processor, Advanced System Manageability Modes, System Monitoring ... 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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Small Form Factor (SFF) Computer View Front and Back View FRONT VIEW 1 Drive activity light 2 Wi-Fi activity light 4 Network activity light 2 5 DVD drive bay 7 External power button connector 8 Diagnostic Lights (4) 3 Network activity light 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9 Power button, power light 1 BACK VIEW 10 Power supply diagnostic button 13 Padlock ring 11 Power supply diagnostic light 14 Security cable slot 12 Cover release latch 15 Power cable connector OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook 16 Back panel connectors 17 Expansion card slots (2) Page 6
Small Form Factor (SFF) Computer View Front and Back View FRONT VIEW 1 Drive activity light 2 Wi-Fi activity light 4 Network activity light 2 5 DVD drive bay 7 External power button connector 8 Diagnostic Lights (4) 3 Network activity light 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9 Power button, power light 1 BACK VIEW 10 Power supply diagnostic button 13 Padlock ring 11 Power supply diagnostic light 14 Security cable slot 12 Cover release latch 15 Power cable connector OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook 16 Back panel connectors 17 Expansion card slots (2) Page 6
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SFF 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 7
SFF 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 7
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...) 25 Fan connector (FAN_HDD) 26 Speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 27 Thermal Sensor connector (front) 28 Fan connector (FAN_CPU) 29 Connector for optional wireless card OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 8 SFF 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...
...) 25 Fan connector (FAN_HDD) 26 Speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 27 Thermal Sensor connector (front) 28 Fan connector (FAN_CPU) 29 Connector for optional wireless card OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 8 SFF 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...
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...174; 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 Operating System NOTE: One of your computer, click...
...174; 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 Operating System NOTE: One of your computer, click...
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... load, or if an application does not respond in hardware management capabilities across platform offerings. DT SFF Dell Watchdog Timer Optional via factory installation only OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 10 This functionality allows IT to address many issues remotely rather than having ...to select the right systems management feature support for remote patching/updating. cannot be enabled through the Dell factory; Processor NOTES: • The OptiPlex XE uses CPUs from Intel's long lifecycle Embedded Roadmap • Processor numbers are not a measure of ...
... load, or if an application does not respond in hardware management capabilities across platform offerings. DT SFF Dell Watchdog Timer Optional via factory installation only OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 10 This functionality allows IT to address many issues remotely rather than having ...to select the right systems management feature support for remote patching/updating. cannot be enabled through the Dell factory; Processor NOTES: • The OptiPlex XE uses CPUs from Intel's long lifecycle Embedded Roadmap • Processor numbers are not a measure of ...
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... installed in the 4GB range. If the memory modules are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will be used by computer memory; OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 11 The amount less depends on the actual system configuration. To fully utilize 4GB or more of available memory will ...address space. Any address space reserved for these components cannot be less than 4GB. • The entire 8GB memory range is less than 4GB. DT SFF Type: DDR3 Synch DRAM Non-ECC Memory 1066MHz or 1333MHz DIMM Slots 4 4 DIMM Capacities Up to 2GB Up to operate, but with a slight...
... installed in the 4GB range. If the memory modules are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will be used by computer memory; OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 11 The amount less depends on the actual system configuration. To fully utilize 4GB or more of available memory will ...address space. Any address space reserved for these components cannot be less than 4GB. • The entire 8GB memory range is less than 4GB. DT SFF Type: DDR3 Synch DRAM Non-ECC Memory 1066MHz or 1333MHz DIMM Slots 4 4 DIMM Capacities Up to 2GB Up to operate, but with a slight...
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... 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
... 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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... graphics if PCIex16 slot is occupied. using DVD+R media provides maximum compatibility. 4 DVD-ROM drives may not be utilized for maximum card dimensions support. DT SFF PCI Slot(s): number of PCIe x16 Slot5: number of 2 1 1 1 PCIe x1 Slot: number of 1 0 Serial ATA (SATA) 3 3 5 Use of PCIex16 slot (including use of the... or full height card with specific processors Enhanced Graphic/Video Options 512MB AMD RADEON HD4550 Graphics, DP, DVI Optional full height or low profile card OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 13
... graphics if PCIex16 slot is occupied. using DVD+R media provides maximum compatibility. 4 DVD-ROM drives may not be utilized for maximum card dimensions support. DT SFF PCI Slot(s): number of PCIe x16 Slot5: number of 2 1 1 1 PCIe x1 Slot: number of 1 0 Serial ATA (SATA) 3 3 5 Use of PCIex16 slot (including use of the... or full height card with specific processors Enhanced Graphic/Video Options 512MB AMD RADEON HD4550 Graphics, DP, DVI Optional full height or low profile card OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 13
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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 (RJ-45) PS/2 Wireless Routing for ...USB PCI Card 2 Port 12V Powered USB PCI Card 2 Port Powered Serial PCIe x1 card 1 rear 2 rear with optional riser. SFF supports low profile cards. External Ports/Connectors NOTE: DT supports low profile cards or full height cards with option for powered 2 rear... adapter 1 rear 1 rear X X Optional full height card Optional low profile card Optional low profile card OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 14
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 (RJ-45) PS/2 Wireless Routing for ...USB PCI Card 2 Port 12V Powered USB PCI Card 2 Port Powered Serial PCIe x1 card 1 rear 2 rear with optional riser. SFF supports low profile cards. External Ports/Connectors NOTE: DT supports low profile cards or full height cards with option for powered 2 rear... adapter 1 rear 1 rear X X Optional full height card Optional low profile card Optional low profile card OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 14
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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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... Protection Dust Filter Ingress Protection (IP) level 51 Kit System 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 Service and Support NOTE: For more details on chassis accessory installation and maintenance, please to...
... Protection Dust Filter Ingress Protection (IP) level 51 Kit System 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 Service and Support NOTE: For more details on chassis accessory installation and maintenance, please to...
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... 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 includes packaging materials) Packaging Parameters (HxWxD) 13.75in. / 34.91cm 27.0lbs. / 12.25kg.... / 270cm 8 Shipping weights may vary based on PC configuration. 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...
... 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 includes packaging materials) Packaging Parameters (HxWxD) 13.75in. / 34.91cm 27.0lbs. / 12.25kg.... / 270cm 8 Shipping weights may vary based on PC configuration. 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...
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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 x16 Slot Dimensions: (HxL) 1 1 Height inches/centimeters 2.13in. / 5.4cm ... be longer than standard Half-Length Card but cannot be a Full-Length Card 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 x16 Slot Dimensions: (HxL) 1 1 Height inches/centimeters 2.13in. / 5.4cm ... be longer than standard Half-Length Card but cannot be a Full-Length Card 10 6.9in. / 17.53cm is longer than the standard Half-Length Card OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 18
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OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 19 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 Operating Random ...Maximum Altitude Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Non-Operating -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) 11The OptiPlex XE is tested to withstand 24x7 operation in 45'C environments standard within 3 year warranty period, and can support 24x7 operation over 3 year warranty period in...
OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 19 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 Operating Random ...Maximum Altitude Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Non-Operating -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) 11The OptiPlex XE is tested to withstand 24x7 operation in 45'C environments standard within 3 year warranty period, and can support 24x7 operation over 3 year warranty period in...
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Power NOTE: The OptiPlex XE utilizes wide-ranging power supplies. Dell recommends only Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) based on PSU max wattage) 1163 3.3v CMOS... Eco-Label EU RoHS China RoHS Yes (select configurations) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SFF (EPA 280W High Efficiency 100 to switch or reconfigure the PSU when alternating between 100-240VAC electrical currents/sockets.... Yes (select configurations) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 20 If you have questions, please contact the manufacture to confirm the output type.
Power NOTE: The OptiPlex XE utilizes wide-ranging power supplies. Dell recommends only Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) based on PSU max wattage) 1163 3.3v CMOS... Eco-Label EU RoHS China RoHS Yes (select configurations) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SFF (EPA 280W High Efficiency 100 to switch or reconfigure the PSU when alternating between 100-240VAC electrical currents/sockets.... Yes (select configurations) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 20 If you have questions, please contact the manufacture to confirm the output type.
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... 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+ dB...
... 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+ dB...
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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 Integrated ...® 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 Integrated ...® 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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... 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 1296MB with 4GB system memory;... Wireless DELL WIRELESS 1520 PCIE WLAN CARD (802.11N WITH REMOTE WAKE UP SUPPORT) External Connector Type Controller Details Controller bus architecture ...
... 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 1296MB with 4GB system memory;... Wireless DELL WIRELESS 1520 PCIE WLAN CARD (802.11N WITH REMOTE WAKE UP SUPPORT) External Connector Type Controller Details Controller bus architecture ...
