Dell Precision 3630 Tower Setup Guide & Specification Manual
Summary
The Dell Precision 3630 Tower Setup and Specifications Guide (April 2022) provides setup instructions and technical specs for Dell's professional workstation. It covers chassis views, motherboard layout, processor options, memory, storage, expansion cards, graphics, networking, ports, power supply, OS support, and environmental conditions. Target users are IT professionals and system administrators deploying Precision 3630 workstations for engineering, design, and content creation.
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Precision 3630 Tower Setup and Specifications Guide
Regulatory Model: D24M Regulatory Type: D24M003 April 2022 Rev. A03
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Precision 3630 Tower Setup and Specifications Guide Regulatory Model: D24M Regulatory Type: D24M003 April 2022 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................................................................................................... Chapter 2: Chassis.............................................
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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. NOTE: The wireless network card is optional and needs to be purchase...
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5. Press the power button. 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. Set up your computer
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7. Locate Dell apps. Table 1. Locate Dell apps Icons Functions Register your computer Dell Help & Support Support Assist — Check and update your computer Set up your computer
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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. Front view 1. Power button/Diagnostics indicator 2. Hard ...
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Back view 1. Serial port 2. PS2 port (Keyboard) 3. PS2 port (Mouse) 4. Service Tag label 5. Display Port x 2 6. Placeholder for optional VGA, DP, HDMI, Type-C daughterboards 7. Two USB 2.0 Type-A (wit...
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Motherboard layout Tower system board components 1. Power (CPU) 2. VR Heatsink (Available only with 95 W heat sink solution) 3. Processor socket 4. CPU fan connector 5. Memory module connector 6. Syst...
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22. Optional card connector (VGA, HDMI, DP,USB Type-C) Chassis
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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 3. Processor specifications (continued) Type UMA Graphics Intel Xeon E Processor E-2124G (4 Core, 8 MB Cache, 3.4 Intel UHD Graphics P630 GHz, 4.5 GHz Turbo, 80 W) Intel Xeon E Processor E-2136 ...
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Memory Table 4. Memory specifications Feature Specifications Minimum memory configuration 4 GB Maximum memory configuration 128 GB Number of slots 4 UDIMM slots Maximum memory supported per slot 32 GB...
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Table 6. Storage combinations (continued) Primary/Boot drive Secondary drive 2.5 inch Drive Upto 2x 3.5" / 3x 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD /1 x M.2 Drive /PCIe SSD M.2 Interposer Card 3.5 inch Drive Up...
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Table 8. Video card specifications (continued) Controller Type CPU Graphics Capacity External display Maximum Dependency memory type support resolution n VIDIA Ge Force Discrete NA GDDR5/ 6 GB / 8 GB ...
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Table 10. Ports and connectors (continued) Feature Specifications Two USB 2.0 ports (Rear, with Smart Power) NOTE: Smart Power On feature is not available in China Security Noble Wedge/Kensington lock...
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Physical system dimensions Table 13. Physical system dimensions Feature Specifications Chassis volume (liters) 20.41 Chassis weight (pounds / kilograms) 23.37/10.6 Table 14. Chassis dimensions Feature...
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System setup System setup enables you to manage your desktop hardware and specify BIOS level options. From the System setup, you can: Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware View th...
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Table 17. General Option Description System Information This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. System Information Memory Configuration PCI Information Processor Information...
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Table 18. System configuration (continued) Option Description Enable SMART Reporting - This option is disabled by default. USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the USB configuration. The ...
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Table 20. Security (continued) Option Description Password Configuration Allows you to control the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for a administrative password and the system passwor...
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Table 21. Secure Boot Option Description Secure Boot Enable The option is enabled by default. Secure Boot Mode Deployed Mode (default) Audit Mode Expert Key Management Allows you to enable or disable ...
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Table 23. Performance (continued) Option Description Intel Turbo Boost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Boost mode of the processor. The option Intel Turbo Boost is set by default. Hype...
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Table 25. POST behavior (continued) Option Description 5 seconds 10 seconds Full Screen Logo This option will display full screen logo if your image match screen resolution. The option Enable Full Scr...
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Table 30. Advanced Configurations Option Description ASPM Allows you to set the Active State Power Management level: Auto (Default) Disabled L1 Only PCIe Linkspeed Allows you to select the max PCIe li...
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1. Download the BIOS update .EXE file to another system. 2. Copy the file e.g. O9010A12.EXE onto the bootable USB flash drive. 3. Insert the USB flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS upda...
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CAUTION: Do not power off the system during the BIOS update process. Powering off the system could make the system fail to boot. 1. From a power off state, insert the USB key where you copied the flas...
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5. Once the file is selected, Double click the flash target file, then press submit . 6. Click the Update BIOS then system will reboot to flash the BIOS. System setup
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7. Once complete, the system will reboot and the BIOS update process is completed. System and setup password Table 31. System and setup password Password type Description System password Password that...
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The computer reboots. Deleting or changing an existing system setup password Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System...
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Software This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers. Supported operating systems Table 32. Supported operating systems Supported operati...
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Getting help 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 product catalog. Dell provid...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 32 |
| File Size | 2.43 MB |
| Published | July 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I update the BIOS on a system with BitLocker enabled?
You must follow specific procedures outlined in the manual, which details updating using a USB flash drive even if BitLocker is active.
What operating systems are supported by this model?
Supported OS include Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (64-bit), Windows 10 Home (64-bit), Ubuntu 16.04 SP1 LTS, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5.
Where should I go to download the correct drivers for my computer?
Visit Dell.com/support, enter your Service Tag under Products Support, select your operating system, and click Downloads.
What is the primary method described for updating the BIOS?
The manual details updating the BIOS using a USB flash drive to ensure proper installation.