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... 3: Specifications of Vostro 3030 Small Desktop 14 Dimensions and weight...14 Processor...14 Chipset...15 Operating system...15 Memory...15 Memory matrix...16 External ports...16 Internal slots...17 Ethernet...17 Wireless module...18 Audio...18 Storage...19 Media-card reader...19 Power ratings...19 Power supply connector...20 GPU-Integrated...20 Multiple display support matrix...21 Hardware security...21 Environmental...21 Regulatory compliance...22 Operating and storage environment...22 Dell support policy...22 Chapter 4: Working inside your computer 23 Safety instructions...
... 3: Specifications of Vostro 3030 Small Desktop 14 Dimensions and weight...14 Processor...14 Chipset...15 Operating system...15 Memory...15 Memory matrix...16 External ports...16 Internal slots...17 Ethernet...17 Wireless module...18 Audio...18 Storage...19 Media-card reader...19 Power ratings...19 Power supply connector...20 GPU-Integrated...20 Multiple display support matrix...21 Hardware security...21 Environmental...21 Regulatory compliance...22 Operating and storage environment...22 Dell support policy...22 Chapter 4: Working inside your computer 23 Safety instructions...
Desktop Owners Manual
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... USB drive in Windows 92 Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu 93 System and setup password...93 Assigning a System Setup password...94 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password 94 Clearing CMOS settings...95 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords 95 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...96 Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics 96 Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check 96 Power-Supply Unit Built-in Self-Test ...96 System-diagnostic lights...97 Recovering the operating...
... USB drive in Windows 92 Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu 93 System and setup password...93 Assigning a System Setup password...94 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password 94 Clearing CMOS settings...95 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords 95 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...96 Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics 96 Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check 96 Power-Supply Unit Built-in Self-Test ...96 System-diagnostic lights...97 Recovering the operating...
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... x 1200. 3. PCI-Express x1 slot (half-height) and PCI-Express X16 slot (half-height) Connect a PCI-express card such as external storage devices and printers. Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable from standby with SmartPower on Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Power cable connector Connect a power cable to provide power to enhance the capabilities of Vostro 3030 Small Desktop Provides data transfer speeds up to the interior of your computer. 11. External antenna connector (optional) Connect an external antenna...
... x 1200. 3. PCI-Express x1 slot (half-height) and PCI-Express X16 slot (half-height) Connect a PCI-express card such as external storage devices and printers. Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable from standby with SmartPower on Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Power cable connector Connect a power cable to provide power to enhance the capabilities of Vostro 3030 Small Desktop Provides data transfer speeds up to the interior of your computer. 11. External antenna connector (optional) Connect an external antenna...
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... identifies hardware and software issues on -screen instructions to use Dell apps from MyDell. For more information about how to complete the setup. Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are the key features of your Vostro 3030 Small Desktop 13 When setting up your Dell device with intelligent, personalized technology from the Windows Start menu-Recommended Table 1. Locate Dell apps Resources Description MyDell MyDell is a software application that offers you : ● Connect to the Internet...
... identifies hardware and software issues on -screen instructions to use Dell apps from MyDell. For more information about how to complete the setup. Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are the key features of your Vostro 3030 Small Desktop 13 When setting up your Dell device with intelligent, personalized technology from the Windows Start menu-Recommended Table 1. Locate Dell apps Resources Description MyDell MyDell is a software application that offers you : ● Connect to the Internet...
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... AC power. ● Disconnect all jewelry such as intermittent problems or a shortened product life span. Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer and all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer and then unplug the cable from your computer. Observe the following safety precautions before you open the case. Electrostatic discharge-ESD protection ESD is connected...
... AC power. ● Disconnect all jewelry such as intermittent problems or a shortened product life span. Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer and all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer and then unplug the cable from your computer. Observe the following safety precautions before you open the case. Electrostatic discharge-ESD protection ESD is connected...
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..., this subject, see Knowledge Article: updating the BIOS on Dell systems with your legs, not your computer. 3. The installation of the load. 3. Replace all insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for the recovery key on each reboot. Turn on your body and back. 6. Always obtain additional resources or use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective...
..., this subject, see Knowledge Article: updating the BIOS on Dell systems with your legs, not your computer. 3. The installation of the load. 3. Replace all insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for the recovery key on each reboot. Turn on your body and back. 6. Always obtain additional resources or use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective...
Desktop Owners Manual
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... enter the Service Tag in the system board. System-board connectors 1. Media-card reader cable connector 9. Optical-drive data cable connector (SATA-3) 12. Remove the fan shroud. 12. The following image indicates the location of the connectors and slots of the connector locations to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. Processor-power cable connector (ATX CPU2) 4. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, take a note of the system board. Memory module slots 6. Hard-drive data cable connector (SATA-0, boot drive) Removing and installing Field Replaceable...
... enter the Service Tag in the system board. System-board connectors 1. Media-card reader cable connector 9. Optical-drive data cable connector (SATA-3) 12. Remove the fan shroud. 12. The following image indicates the location of the connectors and slots of the connector locations to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. Processor-power cable connector (ATX CPU2) 4. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, take a note of the system board. Memory module slots 6. Hard-drive data cable connector (SATA-0, boot drive) Removing and installing Field Replaceable...
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... 4. Memory module slots 6. Media-card reader cable connector 9. Optical-drive data cable connector (SATA-3) 12. Hard-drive data cable connector (SATA-0, boot drive) 14. PCIe x1 slot (SLOT1) 16. M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive slot 7. M.2 wireless-card slot 11. PCIe x16 slot (SLOT2) 15. Power-button cable connector 8. System-board power cable connector (ATX SYS) 10. Processor-fan cable connector 5. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, take a note of the system board. System-board connectors 1. Processor socket 3. The following images indicate...
... 4. Memory module slots 6. Media-card reader cable connector 9. Optical-drive data cable connector (SATA-3) 12. Hard-drive data cable connector (SATA-0, boot drive) 14. PCIe x1 slot (SLOT1) 16. M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive slot 7. M.2 wireless-card slot 11. PCIe x16 slot (SLOT2) 15. Power-button cable connector 8. System-board power cable connector (ATX SYS) 10. Processor-fan cable connector 5. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, take a note of the system board. System-board connectors 1. Processor socket 3. The following images indicate...
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... setup options-Integrated Devices menu (continued) Integrated Devices NOTE: Depending on board drives. By default, Front Port 4 (Top Right) is selected. Storage Interface Port Enablement Displays the information of the integrated SATA hard drive controller. By default, SATA-0 is selected. * Denotes a USB 3.0-capable port NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of this setting. By default, Enable USB Boot Support is disabled, the OS can 't see any devices attached to this port. Rear USB Configuration Enables or disables individual USB...
... setup options-Integrated Devices menu (continued) Integrated Devices NOTE: Depending on board drives. By default, Front Port 4 (Top Right) is selected. Storage Interface Port Enablement Displays the information of the integrated SATA hard drive controller. By default, SATA-0 is selected. * Denotes a USB 3.0-capable port NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of this setting. By default, Enable USB Boot Support is disabled, the OS can 't see any devices attached to this port. Rear USB Configuration Enables or disables individual USB...
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... Dell USB-C Dock When enabled, connecting a Dell USB-C Dock wakes the computer from entering Sleep (S3) mode in S4 and S5 option is a security device that stores computer-generated 84 BIOS Setup By default, the Optimized option is enabled. By default, this option is enabled, more power is enabled. When this option is conserved NOTE: Deep Sleep Control must be disabled in order for the "Wake from USB keyboard and mouse" feature to Sleep, Intel Rapid Start is disabled automatically, and the operating system power option...
... Dell USB-C Dock When enabled, connecting a Dell USB-C Dock wakes the computer from entering Sleep (S3) mode in S4 and S5 option is a security device that stores computer-generated 84 BIOS Setup By default, the Optimized option is enabled. By default, this option is enabled, more power is enabled. When this option is conserved NOTE: Deep Sleep Control must be disabled in order for the "Wake from USB keyboard and mouse" feature to Sleep, Intel Rapid Start is disabled automatically, and the operating system power option...
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... hard drive password is disabled. NOTE: When an internal hard drive password is allowed to the Physical Security ID (PSID) revert of NVMe storage drives from a recovery file on the user primary hard drive or an external USB key. 88 BIOS Setup Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert This option controls access to proceed without first entering the administrator password (if set , it must first be cleared before the setting can be changed . When enabled: PSID revert is set ). By default...
... hard drive password is disabled. NOTE: When an internal hard drive password is allowed to the Physical Security ID (PSID) revert of NVMe storage drives from a recovery file on the user primary hard drive or an external USB key. 88 BIOS Setup Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert This option controls access to proceed without first entering the administrator password (if set , it must first be cleared before the setting can be changed . When enabled: PSID revert is set ). By default...
Desktop Owners Manual
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...memory module. 2 5 Invalid memory installed ● Reset and swap memory modules among the slots. ● If the problem persists, replace the memory module. 2 6 System board/Chipset Error Replace the system board. 3 1 CMOS battery failure ● Reset the main battery connection. ● If the problem persists, replace the main battery. 3 2 PCI or Video card/chip failure Replace the system board. 3 3 BIOS Recovery image not ● Flash latest BIOS version. System-diagnostic lights This section lists the system-diagnostic lights of your Vostro 3030 Small Desktop...
...memory module. 2 5 Invalid memory installed ● Reset and swap memory modules among the slots. ● If the problem persists, replace the memory module. 2 6 System board/Chipset Error Replace the system board. 3 1 CMOS battery failure ● Reset the main battery connection. ● If the problem persists, replace the main battery. 3 2 PCI or Video card/chip failure Replace the system board. 3 3 BIOS Recovery image not ● Flash latest BIOS version. System-diagnostic lights This section lists the system-diagnostic lights of your Vostro 3030 Small Desktop...
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... boots to diagnose hardware issues, repair your computer, back up your files, or restore your computer when it automatically starts Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery. Replace the system board. Reseat the CPU power cable. You can also download it from USB", and the instructions are installed with the Windows operating system. NOTE: Blinking pattern 3-3-3 on Lock LED (Caps-Lock or Num-Lock), Power button LED (without Fingerprint reader), and Diagnostic LED indicates failure to provide input during LCD panel test...
... boots to diagnose hardware issues, repair your computer, back up your files, or restore your computer when it automatically starts Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery. Replace the system board. Reseat the CPU power cable. You can also download it from USB", and the instructions are installed with the Windows operating system. NOTE: Blinking pattern 3-3-3 on Lock LED (Caps-Lock or Num-Lock), Power button LED (without Fingerprint reader), and Diagnostic LED indicates failure to provide input during LCD panel test...
Desktop Re-imaging guide for Windows
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... 4: Updating or resetting the BIOS 7 Updating the BIOS in Windows...7 Clearing CMOS settings...7 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security...7 Chapter 5: Reinstalling the operating system 8 Chapter 6: Reinstalling drivers and applications 9 Displaying drivers and applications on your computer 9 Chapter 7: Reinstallation sequence for drivers and applications 10 Intel chipset device software...10 Downloading and installing the chipset driver...10 Intel Management Engine driver...10 Downloading and installing the Intel Management Engine Components Installer 10 Downloading and installing the...
... 4: Updating or resetting the BIOS 7 Updating the BIOS in Windows...7 Clearing CMOS settings...7 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security...7 Chapter 5: Reinstalling the operating system 8 Chapter 6: Reinstalling drivers and applications 9 Displaying drivers and applications on your computer 9 Chapter 7: Reinstallation sequence for drivers and applications 10 Intel chipset device software...10 Downloading and installing the chipset driver...10 Intel Management Engine driver...10 Downloading and installing the Intel Management Engine Components Installer 10 Downloading and installing the...
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Failure to follow instructions may result in this guide is operating normally and there are no driver issues or updates being prompted by Windows, driver updates may be updated when you reinstall the operating system using either a CD, DVD, USB key, or when you are facing networking, graphics, sound or other hardware-related problems. Dell recommends that you install or update device drivers if you download and install the device drivers from a non-Dell website can cause system performance issues, corrupt...
Failure to follow instructions may result in this guide is operating normally and there are no driver issues or updates being prompted by Windows, driver updates may be updated when you reinstall the operating system using either a CD, DVD, USB key, or when you are facing networking, graphics, sound or other hardware-related problems. Dell recommends that you install or update device drivers if you download and install the device drivers from a non-Dell website can cause system performance issues, corrupt...
Desktop Re-imaging guide for Windows
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... the media-card reader. 8. Dell recommends you have ordered. Windows operating system: The operating system controls the computer's hardware to communicate and adjust settings on components on . 3. Security drivers, which include: ● Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) adapter driver: Enables and enhances the wireless adapter. ● Bluetooth driver: Enables and enhances the Bluetooth adapter. ● Onboard Local Area Network (LAN) driver 5. Dell applications, which includes: ● Intel Chipset Device Software Driver ● Intel Management Engine Components Installer...
... the media-card reader. 8. Dell recommends you have ordered. Windows operating system: The operating system controls the computer's hardware to communicate and adjust settings on components on . 3. Security drivers, which include: ● Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) adapter driver: Enables and enhances the wireless adapter. ● Bluetooth driver: Enables and enhances the Bluetooth adapter. ● Onboard Local Area Network (LAN) driver 5. Dell applications, which includes: ● Intel Chipset Device Software Driver ● Intel Management Engine Components Installer...
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... BIOS will enable the TPM during POST and it to be accessed by the operating system. ○ Disabled: The BIOS will reset the BIOS to factory settings. After the download is displayed on the screen to manually browse for your computer. 2. For more information about clearing the CMOS settings, go to automatically identify your computer's Owner's Manual . Updating or resetting the BIOS 7 NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword, use...
... BIOS will enable the TPM during POST and it to be accessed by the operating system. ○ Disabled: The BIOS will reset the BIOS to factory settings. After the download is displayed on the screen to manually browse for your computer. 2. For more information about clearing the CMOS settings, go to automatically identify your computer's Owner's Manual . Updating or resetting the BIOS 7 NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword, use...
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.../Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword, use the SupportAssist feature to www.dell.com/support. 3. The Intel chipset device software is available on your computer. 10 Reinstallation sequence for your computer, and then click Search. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword of your computer. 7. Click Drivers & downloads > Find drivers. 5. In the Category drop-down, select Chipset. 6. Intel Management Engine driver Intel Management Engine driver enables...
.../Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword, use the SupportAssist feature to www.dell.com/support. 3. The Intel chipset device software is available on your computer. 10 Reinstallation sequence for your computer, and then click Search. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword of your computer. 7. Click Drivers & downloads > Find drivers. 5. In the Category drop-down, select Chipset. 6. Intel Management Engine driver Intel Management Engine driver enables...
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.... 7. KB updates are automatically downloaded and installed when Windows Updates are enabled and can also be manually downloaded and installed from www.dell.com/support. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword of your computer. 2. Double-click the chipset driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Downloading and installing the media-card reader driver 1. For more information, see Windows release information: ● Windows 10 - release information ● Windows 11...
.... 7. KB updates are automatically downloaded and installed when Windows Updates are enabled and can also be manually downloaded and installed from www.dell.com/support. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword of your computer. 2. Double-click the chipset driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Downloading and installing the media-card reader driver 1. For more information, see Windows release information: ● Windows 10 - release information ● Windows 11...
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... follow the instructions on the screen. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword of your computer, and then click Search. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword, use the SupportAssist feature to automatically identify your computer. Click Drivers & downloads > Find drivers. 5. Turn on the computer. 2. Click Drivers & downloads > Find drivers. 5. Graphics The Windows operating system includes the VGA-graphics driver only. After...
... follow the instructions on the screen. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword of your computer, and then click Search. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword, use the SupportAssist feature to automatically identify your computer. Click Drivers & downloads > Find drivers. 5. Turn on the computer. 2. Click Drivers & downloads > Find drivers. 5. Graphics The Windows operating system includes the VGA-graphics driver only. After...