Dell OptiPlex 3060 Micro Setup Guide and Specifications Sheet - User's Manual
Summary
This comprehensive guide is essential reading for users setting up or maintaining the Dell OptiPlex 3060 Micro PC. It provides detailed instructions on hardware setup, covering chassis layouts, full system specifications (processor, memory, ports), and BIOS configuration. The manual also offers step-by-step guides for installing drivers—including network, audio, and video components—ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance. Perfect for new desktop users or IT professionals requiring deep technical knowledge of the system's components and setup procedures.
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Dell Opti Plex 3060 Micro Setup and specifications guide
Regulatory Model: D10U Regulatory Type: D10U003 July 2020 Rev. A03
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Dell Opti Plex 3060 Micro Setup and specifications guide Regulatory Model: D10U Regulatory Type: D10U003 July 2020 Rev. A03
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents Chapter 1: Set up your computer...................................................................................................5 Chapter 2: Chassis............................................
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Updating the BIOS............................................................................................................................................................ Updating the BIOS in Windo...
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Set up your computer 1. Connect the keyboard and mouse. 2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network. 3. Connect the display. Set up your computer
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NOTE: If you ordered your computer with a discrete graphics card, the HDMI and the display ports on the back panel of your computer are covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card. 4. C...
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a. Connect to a network. b. Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account. 7. Locate Dell apps. Table 1. Locate Dell apps Dell Apps Description Register your computer Dell Help & Suppo...
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Chassis This chapter illustrates the multiple chassis views along with the ports and connectors and also explains the FN hot key combinations. Topics: Front view Back view Front view 1. Power button a...
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Back view 1. External antenna connectors (optional) 2. DP1.2/HDMI2.0/VGA/Serial/Serial-PS/2 (Optional) 3. USB 2.0 port 4. Cable holder 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2) 6. Padlock ring 7. Network port 8. USB...
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System specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your c...
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Table 2. Processor specifications (continued) Type UMA Graphics Intel Core i5-8400T (6 Cores/9 MB cache/6 Threads/up to Intel HD Graphics 630 3.3 GHz/35 W); supports Windows 10/Linux Intel Core i5-850...
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Chipset Table 5. Chipset specifications Intel H370 Non-volatile memory on chipset 256 Mbit (32 MB) located at SPI_FLASH on chipset BIOS configuration SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) 24 KB located at...
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Video Table 8. Video Controller Type CPU Graphics Capacity External display Maximum Dependency memory type support resolution Intel UHD UMA Intel Pentium Integrated Shared system Display Port 1.2 DP 1...
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Table 9. Communications (continued) Features Specifications Qualcomm QCA61x4A Dual-band 2x2 802.11ac Wireless with MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 4.2; 2.4 Ghz - 5 Ghz. Intel Wireless-AC 9560, Dual-band 2x2 802.1...
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Physical system dimensions Table 13. Physical system dimensions Features Specifications Chassis volume (liters) 1.16 Chassis weight (pounds / kilograms) 2.60/1.18 Table 14. Chassis dimensions Features...
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Table 17. Environmental (continued) Detail Specifications Recyclable packaging Yes Multi Pack packaging Optional, US only System specifications
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BIOS setup CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Depending on the comput...
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Entering BIOS setup program 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Press F2 immediately to enter the BIOS setup program. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until ...
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General options Table 19. General Option Description System Information Displays the following information: System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership ...
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Table 20. System Configuration (continued) Option Description Enable Front USB Ports Enable Rear USB Ports All the options are enabled by default. Front USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disab...
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Table 22. Security (continued) Option Description Password Bypass This option lets you bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal HDD password prompts during a system restart. Disabled — Alway...
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Secure boot options Table 23. Secure Boot Option Description Secure Boot Enable Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot feature Secure Boot Enable This option is not selected by default. Secure Bo...
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Performance Table 25. Performance Option Description Multi Core Support This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores enabled. The performance of some applications improves with the ad...
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Table 26. Power Management (continued) Option Description Enabled in S5 only Enabled in S4 and S5 This option is Enabled in S4 and S5 by default. USB Wake Support Allows you to enable the USB devices ...
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Virtualization support Table 28. Virtualization Support Option Description Virtualization This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities...
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System logs Table 31. System Logs Option Description BIOS events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events. Advanced configuration Table 32. Advanced configuration Option Descri...
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For more information, see knowledge base article 000124211 at www.dell.com/support. Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu To update the system BIOS on a computer that is installed with Linux or Ubuntu...
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1. From a turn off state, insert the USB drive where you copied the flash into a USB port of the computer. 2. Turn on the computer and press F12 to access the One-Time Boot Menu, select BIOS Update us...
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2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked. 3. Select System Password, update, or delete the existing system password, and press Enter or Tab. 4. Select Setup Password, ...
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Software This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers. Topics: Supported operating systems Downloading Windows drivers Network adapter dri...
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Audio drivers Verify if the audio drivers are already installed in the computer. Display adapter Verify if the display adapter drivers are already installed in the system. Security drivers Verify if t...
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System device drivers Verify if the system device drivers are already installed in the system. Software
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Software
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Other device drivers Verify if the following drivers are already installed in the system. Universal Serial Bus Controller Software components Ports (COM and LPT) Mice and other pointing devices Firmwa...
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Getting help Topics: Contacting Dell Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell prod...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 35 |
| File Size | 1.64 MB |
| Published | June 23, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What information is covered in Chapter 3?
Chapter 3 covers system specifications, including processor, memory, storage, chipset, and various connectivity details.
How do I update necessary system drivers?
Select your operating system on Dell.com, scroll down to the needed driver (e.g., Network adapter), and follow the download/installation steps.
What is contained within the manual's contents list?
The manual is divided into chapters covering set-up, chassis views, system specifications (hardware components), BIOS setup, and getting help topics.