Dell Vostro 3491 Statement of Volatility
Summary
Statement of Volatility for Dell Vostro 3491 laptop identifying non-volatile components on the system board. Lists embedded controller flash (192KB), panel EEPROM (512 bytes), system BIOS (128MB), memory SPD EEPROM (512 bytes/module), and M.2 SSD. Identifies volatile components (DDR4 memory 2-16GB, video memory). Specifies user accessibility and remedial actions for data loss prevention. For IT security professionals handling data sanitization and asset disposal.
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Statement of Volatility – Dell Vostro 3491 CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. The Dell Vostro 3491 contains both volatile and non-volatile (NV) components. Volatile components lose their data immediately after power is removed from the component. Non-volatile (NV) components continue to retain their data even after power is removed from the component. The following NV components are present on the Dell Vostro 3491 system board. Table 1. List of Non-Volatile Components on System Board
User Remedial Action
Reference
Description Volatility Description Accessible for (Action necessary to
Designator
external data prevent loss of data)
Embedded UE1 192 KB of embedded Flash No N/A Flash in memory for keyboard embedded controller BIOS code, asset controller tag and BIOS passwords MEC1418
Part of panel Non Volatile memory, 512 No Part of panel assembly
Panel EEDID
assembly bytes.
EEPROM
System BIOS ICL:UC5、UC6 Non Volatile memory, 128 No N/A
Mbit (16 MB), System BIOS
CML:UC3、UC11
and Video BIOS for basic boot operation, PSA (on board diags), PXE diags.
Non Volatile memory, No N/A
Video BIOS ICL:UC5、UC6
System BIOS contains
CML:UC3、UC11
Graphics system BIOS.
Two SODIMM Volatile memory in OFF
System Yes Power off system
connectors: state
Memory – DDR4
memory JDIMM1、 Two modules must be JDIMM2 populated. System memory size will depend on SODIMM modules and must be between 2 GB and 16 GB.
TL1、TL2 Non Volatile memory 512 No N/A
System
Bytes.
memory SPD EEPROM
Stores memory manufacturer data and timing information for correct operation of system memory.
Mar 2020
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 2 |
| File Size | 112.66 KB |
| Published | June 25, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to user data during primary power loss?
All user data on the memory is destroyed.
Are hard drives considered volatile components?
No, they are non-volatile magnetic media or solid state flash.
What information is lost if the coin-cell battery is removed?
System configuration and time-of-day information.