Dell Precision T5610 Statement of Volatility
Summary
Statement of Volatility for Dell Precision Workstation T5610. Documents volatile and non-volatile memory components including BIOS flash chips, embedded controller, PCH CMOS, and TPM. Details data retention characteristics and security implications for each component. Target users: IT security professionals and compliance auditors.
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Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 www.dell.com
August 29, 2013
Subject: Statement of Volatility – Dell Precision Workstation T5610
Gentlemen:
The Dell Precision Workstation T5610 contains both volatile and non-volatile (NV) 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 memory components are present in the T5610:
BIOS Configuration The BIOS information is stored in two flash ICs, one 8 MByte and one 4 MByte. These devices are identified as U_BIOS1and U_BIOS2 on the motherboard. These parts contain the boot code and data necessary to take the hardware from a power- off or low-power state to a state where it is ready to be managed by the operating system. No information pertaining to user applications or data is stored in these devices, however, they do store administrator and/or hard drive encryption passwords if those features are enabled by the user.
Embedded Controller The Embedded Controller contains 256k Byte of non-volatile storage space and is identified as U_EC on the motherboard. The EC contains the software necessary to manage low-level control functions on the motherboard such as thermal control. No information pertaining to user applications or data is stored in the U_EC device.
The embedded controller also contains 8.25k Byte of volatile memory space. The contents of this memory space are lost when power is removed from the system.
PCH CMOS The PCH, identified as U_PCH, contains a 256 Byte battery-backed memory. This memory contains custom configuration data required by the BIOS to boot the system. It does not store passwords or other user level data. The contents of this space are lost, after several minutes, if the coin-cell battery is removed from the motherboard.
TPM 1.2 (Trusted Platform Module) Security Device This device (identified as U_TPM) stores TPM configuration data used by the hardware and the security software offered by Dell. Encrypted user keys generated by the TPM device for use by the security software are stored in this NVM.
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 3 |
| File Size | 66.37 KB |
| Published | June 25, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to data from primary power loss?
Primary power loss (unplugging the cord) will destroy all user data in main system memory and on-board graphics and storage interfaces.
Which components are used for storing passwords?
The BIOS flash ICs and the TPM device store administrator or encrypted user passphrases if these features are enabled.
How do I save system context without continuous power?
Entering S4 ('hibernate' mode) writes the system context to a non-volatile storage file, allowing for recovery when resuming.
Is time-of-day information stored permanently?
No. Removing the coin-cell battery will destroy system data in the PCH, including the time-of-day information.