Contents 1 Working on your computer..........................6 Safety instructions................................6 Before working inside your computer..........................6 Turning off your computer..............................7 Turning off your computer — Windows 10....................... 7 Turning off your computer — Windows 7.........................7 After working inside your computer..........................7 2 Removing and installing components......................8 Recommended tools................................
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Removing processor..............................22 Installing the processor..............................23 Memory module................................24 Removing memory module............................24 Installing the memory module...........................24 SD card reader..................................24 Removing the SD card reader..........................24 Installing the SD card reader.............................25 Power supply unit................................25 Removing power supply unit (PSU)........................25 Installing the power supply unit (PSU)........................28 Power switch..................................28 Removing power switch............................28...
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Processor specifications..............................60 Memory specifications..............................60 Video specifications................................61 Audio specifications................................61 Communication specifications............................61 Storage specifications..............................61 Ports and connectors specifications..........................61 Power supply specifications............................62 Physical dimension specifications..........................62 Controls and lights specifications..........................62 Environmental specifications............................63 8 Contacting Dell............................64 Contents...
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Turning off your computer Turning off your computer — Windows 10 CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. Click or tap Click or tap and then click or tap Shut down. NOTE: Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off.
Removing and installing components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended tools The procedures in this document require the following tools: • Small flat blade screwdriver • Phillips # 1 screwdriver •...
Lift the cover to remove from the computer [3]. Installing the cover Place the cover on the computer and slide the cover until it clicks into place. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Expansion card Removing expansion card Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
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To remove the expansion card: Pull the release tab at the base of the expansion card [1]. b Disconnect and lift the expansion card away from the connector [2]. Removing and installing components...
Installing the expansion card Insert the expansion card into the connector on the system board. Press the expansion card until it clicks into place. Close the expansion card latch and press it until it clicks into place. Install the cover. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Installing the coin cell battery Hold the coin cell battery with the "+" sign facing up and slide it under the securing tabs at the positive side of the connector. Press the battery into the connector until it locks into place. Install the: cover Follow the procedure in...
Installing the bezel Insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the computer. Press the bezel until the tabs clicks into place. Install the cover. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Speaker Removing speaker Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
Installing the speaker Insert the speaker into the slot and press it until it clicks into place. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. Install the: optical drive 2.5–inch drive assembly bezel cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Installing the intrusion switch Insert the intrusion switch into the slot on the chassis. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the system board. Install the: cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Storage Depending on the configuration you choose, you will have either one 3.5–inch hard drive assembly or two 2.5–inch hard drive assembly. Removing 2.5-inch drive assembly Follow the procedure in Before working inside your...
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To remove the hard drive assembly: Hold and push the release tab [1]. b Lift the hard drive assembly from the computer [2]. Removing and installing components...
Removing the 2.5-inch drive from the bracket Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: cover 2.5-inch drive assembly To remove the drive: Pull one side of the drive bracket to disengage the pins on the bracket from the slots on the drive [1]. b Lift the drive out of the 2.5-inch drive bracket [2].
Installing the 2.5-inch drive into the bracket NOTE: To install a secondary hard drive, the grommets will be shipped separately. Align and insert the pins (secured by grommets) on the drive bracket with the slots on the sides of the drive. Install the: 2.5-inch drive assembly cover...
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To remove the optical drive module: Lift the tab upward to release the module [1]. b Holding the tab, disconnect the optical drive cables [2]. Slide and lift the optical drive module away from the computer [3]. To remove the optical drive: Slide the tab to release the optical drive [1].
Installing the optical drive Slide the optical drive into the optical drive module. Install the: 2.5–inch drive assembly bezel cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. M.2 PCIe SSD Removing the M.2 PCIe SSD Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
Installing the M.2 PCIe SSD Insert the M.2 PCIe SSD to the connector. Press the blue tab to secure the M.2 PCIe SSD. Install the: Optical drive 2.5–inch drive assembly bezel cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
To remove the heat sink assembly: Disconnect the heat sink assembly cable from the system board [1]. b Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink assembly [2] and lift it away from the computer [3]. Installing the heat sink assembly Place the heat sink assembly onto the processor.
cover 2.5–inch drive assembly Optical drive heat sink assembly To remove the processor: Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor shield [1]. b Lift the lever upward and lift the processor shield [2]. Lift the processor out of the socket [3].
Memory module Removing memory module Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: cover bezel 2.5–inch drive assembly optical drive To remove the memory module: Push the memory module retention tabs on both sides of the memory module. b Lift the memory module from the memory module connector on the system board.
Release the power supply unit cables from the retention clips on the SD card reader enclosure [1]. b Remove the screws that secure the SD card reader and lift it away from the computer [2] [3]. Installing the SD card reader Place the SD card reader on the chassis.
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bezel 2.5–inch drive assembly optical drive To release the PSU: Disconnect the power cable from the system board [1] [2]. b Unroute the power cables from the retention clips on the chassis [3] [4]. To remove the PSU: Disconnect the power cable from the system board [1] [2]. b Lift the cables away from the computer [3].
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Press the blue release tab [1], slide the PSU and lift it away from the computer [2]. Removing and installing components...
Installing the power supply unit (PSU) Insert the PSU in the chassis and slide it toward the back of the computer to secure it. Tighten the screws to secure the PSU to the back of the computer. Route the PSU cables through the retention clips. Connect the power cables to the system board.
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drive assembly optical drive To remove the power switch: Disconnect the power switch cable from the system board [1]. b Press the power switch retention tabs and pull out from the computer [2] [3]. Removing and installing components...
Installing the power switch Slide the power switch module into the slot on the chassis until it clicks into place. Connect the power switch cable to the connector on the system board. Install the: drive assembly optical drive bezel cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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heat sink processor expansion card memory module M.2 PCIe SSD SD card reader To remove the I/O panel: Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel [1]. b Slide and push toward the front from the computer [2]. Disconnect the following cables from the system board: speaker [1] b 2.5–inch drive [2] optical drive [3]...
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Disconnect the following cables and screw from the system board: PSU [1] b hard drive and optical drive caddy stand off screw [2] PSU [3] d power switch [4] intrusion switch [5] Removing and installing components...
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To remove the system board: Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer [1]. b Slide and lift the system board away from the computer [2]. Removing and installing components...
Installing the system board Hold the system board by its edges and align it toward the back of the computer. Lower the system board into the computer until the connectors at the back of the system board align with the slots on the chassis, and the screw holes on the system board align with the standoffs on the computer.
2.5–inch drive assembly heat sink bezel cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. System board layout PCI-e x16 connector (slot 2) PCI-e x4 connector (slot 1) Processor connector (CPU) CPU power connector Intrusion switch connector CPU fan connector Memory module connectors M.2 Slot 3 Connector Power switch connector...
Technology and components Processors OptiPlex 7050 systems are shipped with Intel 6th generation and 7th generation core processor technology. NOTE: The clock speed and performance varies depending on the workload and other variables. Total cache up to 8 MB cache depending on processor type.
Expand Display adapters. Downloading drivers Turn on the computer. Go to Dell.com/support. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
Verifying system memory in setup Turn on or restart your computer. Perform one of the following actions after the Dell logo is displayed: • With keyboard — Tap F2 until the Entering BIOS setup message appears. To enter the Boot selection menu, tap F12.
finally has the answer to the consumers' demands with a theoretically 10 times faster than its predecessor. In a nutshell, USB 3.1 Gen 1 features are as follows: • Higher transfer rates (up to 5 Gbps) • Increased maximum bus power and increased device current draw to better accommodate power-hungry devices •...
Applications USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 opens up the laneways and provides more headroom for devices to deliver a better overall experience. Where USB video was barely tolerable previously (both from a maximum resolution, latency, and video compression perspective), it's easy to imagine that with 5-10 times the bandwidth available, USB video solutions should work that much better.
HDMI 1.4 Features • HDMI Ethernet Channel - Adds high-speed networking to an HDMI link, allowing users to take full advantage of their IP-enabled devices without a separate Ethernet cable • Audio Return Channel - Allows an HDMI-connected TV with a built-in tuner to send audio data "upstream" to a surround audio system, eliminating the need for a separate audio cable •...
Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears. you can: •...
Table 2. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked. To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
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Table 4. System Configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to control the on-board LAN controller. The option ‘Enable UEFI Network Stack’ is not selected by default. The options are: • Disabled • Enabled • Enabled w/PXE NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
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Option Description • Disable Media Card Table 5. Video Option Description Primary Display Allows you to select the primary display when multiple controllers are available in the system. • Auto • Intel HD Graphics NOTE: If you do not select Auto, the on-board graphics device will be present and enabled. Table 6.
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Option Description • Deactivate • Disable • Activate Chassis Intrusion Allows you to control the chassis intrusion feature. You can set this option to: • Enabled • Disabled • On-Silent CPU XD Support Allows you to enable or disable the Execute Disable mode of the processor. This option is enabled by default.
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Table 8. Intel Software Guard Extensions Option Description Intel SGX Enable Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Software Guard Extensions to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the main operating system. •...
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Option Description Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled. • Disabled • Enabled in S5 only • Enabled in S4 and S5 Fan Control Override Allows you to determine the speed of the system fan. When this option is enabled, the system fan runs at the maximum speed.
If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re-enabled after the BIOS update is completed. Restart the computer. Go to Dell.com/support. • Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
NOTE: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears. Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads. The Drivers and Downloads section opens. Click Find it myself. Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions.
Optional RDVD drive Downloading drivers Turn on the computer. Go to Dell.com/support. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
Click Download File to download the latest version of the chipset driver for your computer. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file. Double-click the chipset driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Intel chipset drivers Verify if the Intel chipset drivers are already installed in the computer.
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Table 18. Intel HD Graphics drivers Before installation After installation Software...
Troubleshooting your computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like diagnostic lights, and error messages during the operation of the computer. Diagnostic power LED codes Table 19. Diagnostic power LED codes Power LED light status Possible cause Troubleshooting steps The computer is either turned •...
One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules or, if necessary, replace them. DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in Dell Diagnostics. DRIVE NOT READY The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue.
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Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from an optical drive. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in Dell Diagnostics. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer.
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Error messages Description during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in Dell Diagnostics. LICENSED CONTENT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN Dell MediaDirect cannot verify the Digital Rights Management MEDIADIRECT (DRM) restrictions on the file, so the file cannot be played.
The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may require recharging. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, Contact Dell. TIME-OF-DAY NOT SET-PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP The time or date stored in the system setup program does not PROGRAM match the system clock.
Technical specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer • Windows 10, click or tap Start > Settings > System > About. Topics: • Processor specifications • Memory specifications • Video specifications •...
Feature Specification Rear I/O ports USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.0 Serial Line out HDMI Port DisplayPort Network port RJ-45 Power connector port PS/2 Power supply specifications Feature Specification Type 180 W Frequency 47 Hz - 63 Hz Voltage 90 VAC - 264 VAC Input current 3 A / 1.5 A Coin cell battery...
Feature Specification Network activity Yellow light — A blinking yellow light indicates that network activity is present. light on integrated network adapter Power supply Green light — The power supply is turned on and is functional. The power cable must be connected to the power diagnostic light connector (at the back of the computer) and the electrical outlet.
Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Go to Dell.com/support.