Dell OptiPlex 7080 Small Form Factor Setup Guide and Specifications Manual, Owners' Manual - Setup Instructions & User Documentation
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This comprehensive guide is essential for IT professionals and system builders setting up the OptiPlex 7080 Small Form Factor PC. The manual thoroughly covers initial setup procedures, physical chassis layout, deep technical specifications (covering processors, ports, memory, and dimensions), and critical operational details. Users will find step-by-step instructions on configuring software, updating drivers, managing passwords, and optimizing the system for optimal performance and security.
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Opti Plex 7080 Small Form Factor Setup and specifications guide
Regulatory Model: D15S Regulatory Type: D15S001 May 2020 Rev. A00
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Opti Plex 7080 Small Form Factor Setup and specifications guide Regulatory Model: D15S Regulatory Type: D15S001 May 2020 Rev. A00
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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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Post behavior............................................................................................................................................................... Virtualization support........
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Set up your computer Steps 1. Connect the keyboard and mouse. 2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network. Set up your computer
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3. Connect the display. 4. Connect the power cable. Set up your computer
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5. Press the power button. Set up your computer
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6. Finish Windows system setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you: Connect to a network for Windows updates. NOTE: If connecting to a s...
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued) Dell apps Details Support Assist Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the warr...
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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 Small Form Factor System boa...
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Back view 1. Audio Line-in/out port retasking 2. Two Display Port 1.4 ports 3. Serial Port 4. PS/2 port for keyboard 5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 6. USB 2.0 ports with Power On 7. PCIe Gen 3 slot 8. P...
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Small Form Factor System board layout 1. Video connector 2. Intrusion switch connector (Intruder) 3. CPU power connector (ATX_CPU) 4. CPU fan connector 5. Memory slots (DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, DIMM4) 6. ...
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Technical 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 you...
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Processors Table 3. Processors Processors Wattage Core Thre Speed Cache Integrated graphics GSP DG/CG count ad Ready cou nt No Yes 10th 65 W 3.6 GHz to 6 MB Intel UHD Graphics Generation 4.3 GHz Intel...
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Table 4. Chipset (continued) Description Values BIOS Configuration Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) 256 Mbit (32 MB) located at SPI_FLASH on chipset Trusted Platform Module (Discrete TPM Enabled) 24 ...
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Table 5. Memory specifications (continued) Description Values Configurations supported 4 GB, 1 x 4 GB, 2666 MHz for Intel Core i3/i5 processors, 2933 MHz for Intel Core i7/i9 processors 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB...
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Ports and connectors Table 7. Ports and connectors Description Values External: Network One RJ-45 port 10/100/1000 Mbps (rear) One USB 2.0 port with Power Share (front) One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (front) ...
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Wireless module Table 9. Wireless module specifications Description Values Model number Qualcomm QCA61x4a Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Qualcomm QCA9377 Transfer rate Up to 867 Mbps Up to 2.4 Gbps Up to 867 Mbp...
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Table 12. Audio and speaker specifications (continued) Description Values External interface One Universal Audio Jack (front) One Line-out audio port with re-tasking to Line-in(rear) Speakers One (opt...
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Table 13. Storage specifications (continued) Storage type Interface type Capacity M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe 3 Gen x4 NVMe, Class 40 Up to 2 TB M.2 2280 Opal Self-Encrypting solid-state drive PCI...
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Security Table 16. Security Security options Opti Plex 7080 Small Form Factor Kensington security-cable slot Supported Padlock loop Supported Lockable port cover Supported Chassis lock slot support Su...
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Table 18. Energy Star and TPM (continued) Features Specifications Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.01,2 Integrated on system board Discrete TPM Onboard EPEAT Gold and Silver compliant configurations av...
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Software This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers. Topics: Downloading Windows drivers Downloading Windows drivers Steps 1. Turn on th...
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System 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: Before you change BIO...
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Keys Navigation Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable. Tab Moves to the next focus area. Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main...
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System information Table 21. System Configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to control the onboard LAN controller. The option ‘Enable UEFI Network Stack’ is not selected by default....
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Table 22. Video Option Description Auto (default) Intel HD Graphics NOTE: If you do not select Auto, the on-board graphics device will be present and enabled. Security Table 23. Security Option Descri...
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Table 23. Security (continued) Option Description Permanently Disabled Chassis Intrusion This field controls the chassis intrusion feature. Choose any one of the options: Disabled (default) Enabled On...
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Intel Software Guard Extensions options Table 25. 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 27. 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 28. 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 31. 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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Support Assist System Resolution Option Description Auto OS Allows you to control the automatic boot flow for Support Assist System. Options are: Recovery Off Threshold 2 (Enabled by default) Support ...
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system will ask for this on each reboot. If the recovery key is not known this can result in data loss or an unnecessary operating system re-install. For more information on this subject, see Knowledg...
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5. Select the file and double-click the flash target file, and then click Submit. 6. Click Update BIOS. The computer restarts to flash the BIOS. 7. The computer will restart after the BIOS update is c...
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About this task To enter the System Setup, press F12 immediately after a power-on or reboot. Steps 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter. The System Secu...
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Getting help Topics: Contacting Dell Contacting Dell Prerequisites NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 37 |
| File Size | 3.33 MB |
| Published | June 23, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access System Setup and change passwords?
Press F12 immediately after power-on. In the System Security screen, update/delete the System Password and Setup Password.
What should I do if I forget my BIOS password?
Contact Dell technical support as described at www.dell.com/contactdell.
Where can I find detailed compatibility information (ports, memory)?
Refer to Chapter 3: Technical specifications for details on ports, memory, and power ratings.