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Chapter 1: Views of OptiPlex Tower 7010

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Display

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Back

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Chapter 2: Set up your computer

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Chapter 3: Specifications of OptiPlex Tower 7010

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Dimensions and weight

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Processor

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Chipset

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Operating system

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Memory

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Memory matrix

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External ports

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Internal slots

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Ethernet

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Wireless module

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Audio

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Storage

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Power ratings

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Power supply connector

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GPU—Integrated

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GPU—Discrete

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Video port resolution

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Hardware security

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Environmental

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Regulatory compliance

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Operating and storage environment

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Chapter 4: Working inside your computer

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Safety instructions

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Before working inside your computer

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Safety precautions

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Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection

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ESD field service kit

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Transporting sensitive components

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After working inside your computer

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BitLocker

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Recommended tools

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Screw list

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Major components of OptiPlex Tower 7010

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Chapter 5: Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)

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Side cover

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Contents

Contents

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Section	Page
OptiPlex Tower 7010 Owner's Manual	1
Contents	3
Views of OptiPlex Tower 7010	6
Display	7
Back	9
Set up your computer	11
Specifications of OptiPlex Tower 7010	17
Dimensions and weight	17
Processor	17
Chipset	19
Operating system	19
Memory	19
Memory matrix	20
External ports	20
Internal slots	21
Ethernet	21
Wireless module	22
Audio	22
Storage	23
Power ratings	24
Power supply connector	24
GPU—Integrated	24
GPU—Discrete	25
Video port resolution	25
Hardware security	25
Environmental	26
Regulatory compliance	27
Operating and storage environment	27
Working inside your computer	28
Safety instructions	28
Before working inside your computer	28
Safety precautions	29
Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection	29
ESD field service kit	30
Transporting sensitive components	31
After working inside your computer	31
BitLocker	31
Recommended tools	31
Screw list	32
Major components of OptiPlex Tower 7010	33
Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)	35
Side cover	35
Removing the side cover	35
Installing the side cover	37
Front bezel	39
Removing the front bezel	39
Installing the front bezel	40
Hard drive	41
2.5-inch hard drive	41
Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive assembly	41
Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive	42
Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive	43
Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive assembly	45
3.5-inch hard drive	46
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive assembly	46
Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive assembly	47
Optical drive	48
Removing the Slim optical drive	48
Installing the Slim optical drive	49
Memory	50
Removing the memory	50
Installing the memory	50
Solid-state drives	51
Solid-state drive (half-length)	51
Removing the M.2230 solid-state drives	51
Installing the M.2230 solid-state drives	52
Solid-state drive (full-length)	53
Removing the M.2280 solid-state drive	53
Installing the M.2280 solid-state drive	54
Wireless card	55
Removing the WLAN card	55
Installing the WLAN card	56
Expansion card	58
Removing the graphics card	58
Installing the graphics card	59
Internal speaker	60
Removing the speaker	60
Installing the speaker	60
Coin-cell battery	61
Removing the coin-cell battery	61
Installing the coin-cell battery	62
Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)	64
Intrusion switch	64
Removing the intrusion switch	64
Installing the intrusion switch	65
Power-supply unit	66
Removing the power-supply unit	66
Installing the power-supply unit	68
Processor fan and heat-sink assembly	70
Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly	70
Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly	71
Fan shroud	73
Removing the fan duct	73
Installing the fan duct	74
Processor	75
Removing the processor	75
Installing the processor	75
Power button	76
Removing the power button	76
Installing the power button	77
Wireless antenna kit	78
Internal antenna kit	78
Removing the internal antenna kit	78
Installing the internal antenna kit	80
External SMA antenna kit	82
Removing optional SMA module	82
Installing optional SMA module	83
Optional Input/Output modules	86
Serial module	86
Removing the optional serial module	86
Installing the serial module	86
VGA module	87
Removing optional VGA module	87
Installing optional VGA module	88
DP module	89
Removing optional DisplayPort module	89
Installing optional DisplayPort module	90
HDMI module	91
Removing optional HDMI module	91
Installing optional HDMI module	92
System board	93
Removing the system board	93
Installing the system board	98
Software	104
Operating system	104
Drivers and downloads	104
BIOS setup	105
Entering BIOS setup program	105
Navigation keys	105
One Time Boot menu	105
System setup options	106
Updating the BIOS	115
Updating the BIOS in Windows	115
Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu	115
Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows	115
Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu	116
Updating the BIOS	116
Updating the BIOS in Windows	116
Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows	117
Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu	117
Updating the BIOS from the F12 One Time Boot menu	117
System and setup password	118
Assigning a system setup password	118
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password	119
Clearing CMOS settings	119
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords	119
Troubleshooting	120
Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics	120
Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check	120
Power-Supply Unit Built-in Self-Test	120
System-diagnostic lights	121
Recovering the operating system	122
Real Time Clock—RTC reset	122
Backup media and recovery options	123
Wi-Fi power cycle	123

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