Dell OptiPlex 3060 Tower Setup Guide and Specifications Manual
Summary
This document is the Setup and Specifications Guide for Dell OptiPlex 3060 Tower. It provides detailed system specifications including processor options, memory configurations, storage capabilities, and expansion slots. The manual covers chassis views, port layouts, physical dimensions, setup procedures, and diagnostic indicators. Target users are IT administrators evaluating or deploying Dell OptiPlex desktop systems in corporate environments.
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Dell Opti Plex 3060 Tower Setup and specifications guide
Regulatory Model: D18M Regulatory Type: D18M005 July 2020 Rev. A03
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Dell Opti Plex 3060 Tower Setup and specifications guide Regulatory Model: D18M Regulatory Type: D18M005 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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6. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup: 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 ...
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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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7. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2) Back view 1. Line-out port 2. Serial Port (optional) 3. HDMI port 4. DP1.2/HDMI2.0/VGA/Serial/Serial-PS/2 (Optional) 5. Display Port 6. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2) 7. Service ta...
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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 i5-8400 (6 Cores/9 MB cache/6 Threads/up to 4.0 Intel HD Graphics 630 GHz/65 W); supports Windows 10/Linux Intel Core i5-8500...
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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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Table 7. Audio specifications (continued) Features Specifications Dell Performance USB Headset - AE2 (optional) Dell Pro Stereo Headsets - UC150/UC350 (optional) Internal speaker amplifier 2 W (RMS) p...
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Communications Table 9. Communications Features Specifications Network adapter Realtek RTL8111HSD-CG Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000 Qualcomm QCA9377 Dual-band 1x1 802.11ac Wireless with Wireless MU-MIMO + B...
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Power supply Table 12. Power supply Features Specifications Input Voltage 100-240 V, 1.6 A, 50-60 Hz Input current (maximum) 260 W PSU (APFC Full range) (China only) 260 W PSU (EPA Bronze) 260 W PSU (...
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1TPM is not available in all countries. Environmental NOTE: For more details on Dell environmental features, please go to the environmental attributes section. See your specific region for availabilit...
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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 Drives Allows you to enable or disable the various drives on-board: SATA-0 (enabled by default) SATA-1 (enabled by default) SATA-2 (enable...
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Table 21. Video Option Description NOTE: If you do not select Auto, the on-board graphics device will be present and enabled. Security Table 22. Security Option Description Admin Password Allows you t...
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Table 22. Security (continued) Option Description Activate - This option is selected by default. Chassis Intrusion This field controls the chassis intrusion feature. Choose any one of the option: Disa...
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Intel Software Guard Extensions options Table 24. Intel Software Guard Extensions Option Description Intel SGX Enable This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing...
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Power management Table 26. Power Management Option Description AC Recovery Determines how the system responds when AC power is re-applied after a power loss. You can set the AC Recovery to: Power Off ...
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Table 27. POST Behavior (continued) Option Description Minimal — The system boots quickly, unless the BIOS has been updated, memory changed, or the previous POST did not complete. Thorough — The syste...
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Maintenance Table 30. Maintenance Option Description Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer. Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This o...
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Option Description Support Assist Allows you to recover the Support Assist OS Recovery (Disabled by default) OS Recovery Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS in Windows CAUTION: If Bit Locker is not su...
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Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu Update your computer BIOS using the BIOS update.exe file that is copied to a FAT32 USB drive and booting from the F12 One-Time boot menu. CAUTION: If ...
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NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled. Assigning a system setup password You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set. To enter the system setup, pres...
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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. Other device drivers Verify if the following drivers are already installed in the system. Software
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Universal Serial Bus Controller Software components Ports (COM and LPT) Mice and other pointing devices Firmware Software
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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...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 34 |
| File Size | 1.78 MB |
| Published | June 23, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enter the BIOS setup program?
Press the F2 key repeatedly after turning on the computer.
What are the physical dimensions of the system?
Height 13.5 inches, width 6.1 inches, depth 16.5 inches.
Where can I find contact information for Dell support?
Visit Dell.com/support, or check your purchase invoice, packing slip, or bill.
What are the steps to install drivers from the Dell website?
Go to Dell.com/support, enter your Service Tag, select Drivers and Downloads, and follow the on-screen instructions.