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OptiPlex 3046 - Small Form Factor Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D11S Regulatory Type: D11S001
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...-45/USB 2.0 connector 5 Keyboard MS connector (optional) 7 HDMI connector 9 CPU power connector 11 VGA daughter board connector 13 CPU fan connector 15 Power switch connector 17 System fan connector 19 Universal audio jack 21 USB 3.0 connector 23 SATA2 connector 25 Service mode jumper 2 PCIex1 connector 4 USB 3.0 connector 6 DisplayPort connector 8 Line-out connector 10 Intrusion switch connector 12 Processor 14 Memory module connectors 16 Media card reader connector (optional) 18 Hard drive activity LED 20 USB 2.0 connector 22 ATX power connector 24 Password clear jumper 26 Speaker connector...
...-45/USB 2.0 connector 5 Keyboard MS connector (optional) 7 HDMI connector 9 CPU power connector 11 VGA daughter board connector 13 CPU fan connector 15 Power switch connector 17 System fan connector 19 Universal audio jack 21 USB 3.0 connector 23 SATA2 connector 25 Service mode jumper 2 PCIex1 connector 4 USB 3.0 connector 6 DisplayPort connector 8 Line-out connector 10 Intrusion switch connector 12 Processor 14 Memory module connectors 16 Media card reader connector (optional) 18 Hard drive activity LED 20 USB 2.0 connector 22 ATX power connector 24 Password clear jumper 26 Speaker connector...
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... main power cable and front panel cable are connected to the system board. Diagnostic power LED codes Table 1. responding, do the following: • Ensure the display is not receiving power or in Hibernation mode. • • Re-seat the power cable in the power connector on . Troubleshooting your computer using indicators like diagnostic lights, beep codes, and error messages during the operation of the computer and the electrical outlet. Also, bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables...
... main power cable and front panel cable are connected to the system board. Diagnostic power LED codes Table 1. responding, do the following: • Ensure the display is not receiving power or in Hibernation mode. • • Re-seat the power cable in the power connector on . Troubleshooting your computer using indicators like diagnostic lights, beep codes, and error messages during the operation of the computer and the electrical outlet. Also, bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables...
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... optical drive. Do not use a larger capacity disk. For example, Printer out of memory recorded in non-volatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory module installed in filenames. Contact Dell. Power LED light status Possible cause Diagnostic error messages Troubleshooting steps • If the display is connected and turned on the disk, or the disk is full. The operating system is usually followed by specific information. Reinsert the card or try another card...
... optical drive. Do not use a larger capacity disk. For example, Printer out of memory recorded in non-volatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory module installed in filenames. Contact Dell. Power LED light status Possible cause Diagnostic error messages Troubleshooting steps • If the display is connected and turned on the disk, or the disk is full. The operating system is usually followed by specific information. Reinsert the card or try another card...
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.... OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM The optional ROM has failed. If the problem persists, try again. 30 Troubleshooting your computer to an electrical outlet to use. X:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. Close all windows and open . Run the Windows error-checking utility to restore the data by entering the System Setup program, then immediately exit the program. TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED A chip on the hard drive. SECTOR NOT FOUND The operating system cannot locate...
.... OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM The optional ROM has failed. If the problem persists, try again. 30 Troubleshooting your computer to an electrical outlet to use. X:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. Close all windows and open . Run the Windows error-checking utility to restore the data by entering the System Setup program, then immediately exit the program. TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED A chip on the hard drive. SECTOR NOT FOUND The operating system cannot locate...
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... the boot sequence information is reset, BIOS Setup default has been loaded. CPU fan failure CPU fan has failed. Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable. resolving this problem, please note this system The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support CMOS checksum error RTC is correct. No boot device available No bootable partition on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Previous...
... the boot sequence information is reset, BIOS Setup default has been loaded. CPU fan failure CPU fan has failed. Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable. resolving this problem, please note this system The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support CMOS checksum error RTC is correct. No boot device available No bootable partition on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Previous...
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... area. Accessing System Setup 1 Turn on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this program. General Option System Information Description Displays the following information: • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM 1 Size,, DIMM 2 Size, DIMM 3 Size, and DIMM 4 Size. • PCI Information: Displays SLOT1...
... area. Accessing System Setup 1 Turn on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this program. General Option System Information Description Displays the following information: • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM 1 Size,, DIMM 2 Size, DIMM 3 Size, and DIMM 4 Size. • PCI Information: Displays SLOT1...
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...to enable or disable the integrated USB controller for integrated drives are : • Disabled • COM 1 - System configuration Option Integrated NIC WIDI Serial Port SATA Operation Drives Smart Reporting USB Configuration Description Allows you to display through WiFi. The options are reported during system startup. Option Boot Sequence Advanced Boot Options Date/Time Description • Device Information: Displays SATA-0, LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, and Bluetooth Device. To install the WIDI application, see the Dell.com/ support site...
...to enable or disable the integrated USB controller for integrated drives are : • Disabled • COM 1 - System configuration Option Integrated NIC WIDI Serial Port SATA Operation Drives Smart Reporting USB Configuration Description Allows you to display through WiFi. The options are reported during system startup. Option Boot Sequence Advanced Boot Options Date/Time Description • Device Information: Displays SATA-0, LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, and Bluetooth Device. To install the WIDI application, see the Dell.com/ support site...
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...(Boot) Password and the internal HDD password prompts during a system restart. • Disabled - Allows you to charge the external devices, such as mobile phones, music player. Bypass the password prompts on -board devices. • Enable PCI Slot • Enable Media Card (default option) • Disable Media Card . Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. • Enable Microphone • Enable Internal Speaker Both the options are enabled by default. System Setup 35 Video Option Primary Display Table 7. This option lets you to set , change...
...(Boot) Password and the internal HDD password prompts during a system restart. • Disabled - Allows you to charge the external devices, such as mobile phones, music player. Bypass the password prompts on -board devices. • Enable PCI Slot • Enable Media Card (default option) • Disable Media Card . Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. • Enable Microphone • Enable Internal Speaker Both the options are enabled by default. System Setup 35 Video Option Primary Display Table 7. This option lets you to set , change...
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... processor. Description Allows you to Enable by default if chassis intrusion is disabled by default. Option Password Change TPM 1.2 Security Computrace Chassis Intrusion CPU XD Support OROM Keyboard Access Admin Setup Lockout HDD Protection Support Table 8. This option is detected. Enabled by default. After next boot, the setting will revert to enable or disable Secure Boot feature • Disable 36 System Setup User may enter OROM configuration screens via the hotkey. • One-Time Enable - This option is set . Allows you to disabled...
... processor. Description Allows you to Enable by default if chassis intrusion is disabled by default. Option Password Change TPM 1.2 Security Computrace Chassis Intrusion CPU XD Support OROM Keyboard Access Admin Setup Lockout HDD Protection Support Table 8. This option is detected. Enabled by default. After next boot, the setting will revert to enable or disable Secure Boot feature • Disable 36 System Setup User may enter OROM configuration screens via the hotkey. • One-Time Enable - This option is set . Allows you to disabled...
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... boots. Power management Option AC Recovery Auto On Time Deep Sleep Control Fan Control Override USB Wake Support Wake on a power strip or surge protector or if Auto Power is disabled by bypassing some compatibility steps: • Minimal - NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn on by default. This option is Disabled by a special LAN signal. Sets time to specify whether the MEBx Hotkey function should be powered on by special LAN or wireless LAN...
... boots. Power management Option AC Recovery Auto On Time Deep Sleep Control Fan Control Override USB Wake Support Wake on a power strip or surge protector or if Auto Power is disabled by bypassing some compatibility steps: • Minimal - NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn on by default. This option is Disabled by a special LAN signal. Sets time to specify whether the MEBx Hotkey function should be powered on by special LAN or wireless LAN...
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... Enter or Tab. NOTE: If the password jumper is Unlocked. 3 Select System Password , enter your download method below window, click Download File. The System Security screen appears. 2 In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password are allowed: space Re-enter the system password when prompted. 4 Type the system password that you must enter to access and make changes to save the changes. Follow the instructions...
... Enter or Tab. NOTE: If the password jumper is Unlocked. 3 Select System Password , enter your download method below window, click Download File. The System Security screen appears. 2 In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password are allowed: space Re-enter the system password when prompted. 4 Type the system password that you must enter to access and make changes to save the changes. Follow the instructions...
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...-pin HDMI connector • 20-pin DisplayPort connector • 15-pin VGA connector (optional) NOTE: Available video connectors may vary based on the graphics card selected. Back panel: • PS2 Keyboard 6-pin connector (optional) • PS2 Mouse 6-pin connector (optional) Table 28. Table 27. Internal connectors Feature PCI Express x16 data width (maximum) - 16 PCI Express lanes Serial ATA Memory Internal USB System fan Front panel control Processor Processor fan Service mode jumper Password clear jumper RTC reset jumper Internal speaker Intruder connector Specification 164-pin...
...-pin HDMI connector • 20-pin DisplayPort connector • 15-pin VGA connector (optional) NOTE: Available video connectors may vary based on the graphics card selected. Back panel: • PS2 Keyboard 6-pin connector (optional) • PS2 Mouse 6-pin connector (optional) Table 28. Table 27. Internal connectors Feature PCI Express x16 data width (maximum) - 16 PCI Express lanes Serial ATA Memory Internal USB System fan Front panel control Processor Processor fan Service mode jumper Password clear jumper RTC reset jumper Internal speaker Intruder connector Specification 164-pin...
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OptiPlex 3046 - Small Form Factor Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D11S Regulatory Type: D11S001
OptiPlex 3046 - Small Form Factor Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D11S Regulatory Type: D11S001
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... another device, such as a lamp. Diagnostic power LED codes Power LED light status Off Steady/blinking amber Slow Blinking white light Steady white Possible cause Troubleshooting steps The computer is either turned off or is connected and turned on properly. Troubleshooting your computer using indicators like diagnostic lights, beep codes, and error messages during the operation of the sleep mode. • Ensure all power cables are securely connected to the system board. • Ensure the main power cable and front panel cable are connected...
... another device, such as a lamp. Diagnostic power LED codes Power LED light status Off Steady/blinking amber Slow Blinking white light Steady white Possible cause Troubleshooting steps The computer is either turned off or is connected and turned on properly. Troubleshooting your computer using indicators like diagnostic lights, beep codes, and error messages during the operation of the sleep mode. • Ensure all power cables are securely connected to the system board. • Ensure the main power cable and front panel cable are connected...
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... hard drive cannot read the data. Install a hard drive in the System Setup program. Restart the computer. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from the computer. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. The hard drive failed initialization. Power LED light status Possible cause Diagnostic error messages Troubleshooting steps • If the display is usually followed by specific information. Run the hard drive tests in the proper place, and used the...
... hard drive cannot read the data. Install a hard drive in the System Setup program. Restart the computer. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from the computer. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. The hard drive failed initialization. Power LED light status Possible cause Diagnostic error messages Troubleshooting steps • If the display is usually followed by specific information. Run the hard drive tests in the proper place, and used the...
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... down list, if applicable. Table 4. F1 Displays the System Setup help file. System Setup options NOTE: Depending on (or restart) your computer and try again. Moves to the previous page until you add, change a user-selectable option such as the user password. • Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed. System Setup overview System Setup allows you to: • Change the system configuration information...
... down list, if applicable. Table 4. F1 Displays the System Setup help file. System Setup options NOTE: Depending on (or restart) your computer and try again. Moves to the previous page until you add, change a user-selectable option such as the user password. • Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed. System Setup overview System Setup allows you to: • Change the system configuration information...
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... graphic output. System configuration Option Integrated NIC WIDI Serial Port Description Allows you to control the on-board LAN controller. The options are: • Disabled • Enabled (default) • Enabled w/PXE • Enabled w/Cloud Desktop NOTE: Depending on -board: • SATA-0 • SATA-1 • SATA-2 System Setup 31 The options are hidden • ATA = SATA is configured for ATA mode • RAID ON = SATA is enabled. Option Boot Sequence Advanced Boot Options Date/Time Description • Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor...
... graphic output. System configuration Option Integrated NIC WIDI Serial Port Description Allows you to control the on-board LAN controller. The options are: • Disabled • Enabled (default) • Enabled w/PXE • Enabled w/Cloud Desktop NOTE: Depending on -board: • SATA-0 • SATA-1 • SATA-2 System Setup 31 The options are hidden • ATA = SATA is configured for ATA mode • RAID ON = SATA is enabled. Option Boot Sequence Advanced Boot Options Date/Time Description • Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor...
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...board devices. • Enable PCI Slot • Enable Media Card (default option) • Disable Media Card . Allows you enable or disable strong passwords for : • Enable Boot Support • Enable Front USB Ports • Enable Rear USB Ports All the options are reported during system startup. Allows you to enable or disable the back USB ports. This option allows you to charge the external devices, such as mobile phones, music player. Allows you to set , change , and delete the computer's internal HDD. System Setup 32 Table 7. Allows you to enable or disable...
...board devices. • Enable PCI Slot • Enable Media Card (default option) • Disable Media Card . Allows you enable or disable strong passwords for : • Enable Boot Support • Enable Front USB Ports • Enable Rear USB Ports All the options are reported during system startup. Allows you to enable or disable the back USB ports. This option allows you to charge the external devices, such as mobile phones, music player. Allows you to set , change , and delete the computer's internal HDD. System Setup 32 Table 7. Allows you to enable or disable...
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... download method below window, click Download File. The System Security screen appears. 2 In the System Security screen, verify that you must enter to access and make changes to update the BIOS from the list. 6 Select your computer model and the Product Support page of security for Updates and follow the instructions on or re-boot. 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter. Follow the instructions...
... download method below window, click Download File. The System Security screen appears. 2 In the System Security screen, verify that you must enter to access and make changes to update the BIOS from the list. 6 Select your computer model and the Product Support page of security for Updates and follow the instructions on or re-boot. 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter. Follow the instructions...