Dell OptiPlex 7080 Micro - Statement of Volatility
Summary
This security document catalogs volatile and non-volatile components on the OptiPlex 7080 Micro Form Factor motherboard, including embedded controller flash, system BIOS, TPM, DDR4 memory, SPD EEPROM, and video memory. It provides volatility descriptions and remedial actions for secure data handling. Target users are IT security professionals and compliance officers managing data protection and hardware lifecycle processes.
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Statement of Volatility – Dell Opti Plex 7080 MFF CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. The Dell Opti Plex 7080 MFF contains both volatile and non-volatile components. Volatile components lose their data immediately upon removal of power from the component. Non-volatile components continue to retain their data even after the power has been removed from the component. The following volatile and NV components are present on the Dell Opti Plex 7080 MFF motherboard: List of Non-Volatile Components on System Board
Remedial Action
Reference User Accessible
Description Volatility Description (Action necessary to
Designator for external data
prevent loss of data)
Embedded U5 The two SRAM blocks in the DEC1515 total 256 Yes N/A Flash memory KB. in embedded controller
The DEC1515 contains a 64 KB block of ROM.
MICROCHIP DEC1515H-
EC use 1 MB with SPI ROM by G3 sharing
mode.
System BIOS U21 Non-volatile memory, 256 Mbits (32 MB), No N/A
System BIOS and Video BIOS for basic boot operation, e PSA (on board diagnostics.)
TPM Nuvoton U40 28K bytes non-volatile memory located in the No N/A
TPM module.
NPCT750JAB YX
System Connectors: Volatile memory in OFF state (see state Yes Power off system. Memory – DIMM1, DIMM2, definitions later in text) DDR4 DIMM
One to two modules will be populated. System
memory memory size will depend on DIMM modules and
will be between 4 GB to 32 GB.
System On memory Non-volatile EEPROM memory. 512 bytes. One No N/A memory SPD DIMM(s) Device present on each DIMM. Stores memory EEPROM manufacturer data and timing information for
correct operation of system memory.
RTC CMOS BATTERY Volatile battery back-backed CMOS memory No Removing the on board
256 bytes. Stores CMOS information. Coin Cell battery.
Video memory UMA Volatile memory in off state. No Enter S3-S5 state below. – type – see architecture- next column uses system
UMA uses main system memory size allocated
memory.
out of main memory.
Hard drive User replaceable Non-volatile magnetic media, various sizes in Yes Low level format.
USB U71 128 KB Flash and 8 KB SRAM No N/A CONTROLLE CYPD4125
CAUTION: All other components on the motherboard will lose data once power is removed from the system. Primary power loss (Unplug the power cord and remove the battery) will destroy all user data on the memory (DDR4, CML-S (2666MHz), (2933MHz)). Secondary power loss (removing the on board coin cell battery) will destroy system data on the system configuration and time-of-day information.
December 2020
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 2 |
| File Size | 120.97 KB |
| Published | June 25, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much system memory can the Dell OptiPlex 7080 MFF hold?
The system supports 4 GB to 32 GB of RAM using one to two DIMM modules.
What happens to data when the system is powered off?
Removing power destroys user data on volatile components like DDR4 memory, though non-volatile components retain data.
Which power states does the Dell OptiPlex 7080 MFF support?
The system supports S0 (working), S1, S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), and S5 (soft off).
What is the difference between volatile and non-volatile components?
Volatile components lose data immediately when power is removed, while non-volatile components retain data even without power.