Statement of Volatility for Dell OptiPlex 3040 Micro Form Factor Owner's Manual
Summary
The Dell OptiPlex 3040 Micro Form Factor is a business desktop. This Statement of Volatility document details volatile and non-volatile memory components on the motherboard, including BIOS, TPM, system memory, and RTC CMOS, with data retention and remediation actions. Target users: government agencies, security auditors, and IT professionals requiring volatility assessments.
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Dell Inc. Telephone: 512.338.4400 One Dell Way Telefax: 512.728.3653 Round Rock, TX78682
Date: Sep 18, 2015
Subject: Statement of Volatility – Dell Opti Plex 3040_MFF
To whom it may concern:
The Dell Opti Plex 3040_MFF 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 volatile and NV components are present on the Dell Opti Plex 3040_MFF motherboard:
Remedial Action
Reference User Accessible
Description Volatility Description (action necessary to
Designator for external data
lose data)
Embedded U6 2K of on-chip ROM and 256 No N/A Flash memory in bytes of on-chip RAM embedded controller SMSC SCH5553-NU
System BIOS SPI_1 Non-volatile memory, No N/A
128Mbits(16MB), System BIOS and Video BIOS for basic boot operation, e PSA (on board diagnostics.)
TPM Nuvoton UF1 24K bytes non-volatile No N/A NPCT650JA0YX memory located in the TPM
module.
System Memory Connectors: Volatile memory in OFF Yes Power off system. – DDR3L DIMM DIMM1, DIMM2, state (see state definitions memory later in text)
One to four modules will be populated. System memory size will depend on DIMM modules and will be between 4GB to 16GB.
System memory On memory Non-volatile EEPROM No N/A SPD EEPROM DIMM(s) memory. 2Kbits (256
bytes).One Device present on each DIMM. Stores memory manufacturer data and timing information for correct operation of system memory.
RTC CMOS BATTERY Volatile battery back-backed No Removing the on
CMOS memory 256 bytes. board Coin Cell Stores CMOS information. battery.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 2 |
| File Size | 108.73 KB |
| Published | June 05, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical maximum system memory size?
The system can have a memory size ranging between 4GB and 16GB.
How must I prepare the hard drive before use?
The hard drive requires being low level formatted.
What happens to user data during primary power loss?
Primary power loss will destroy all user data on the memory (DDR3L).
Does 'Suspend to RAM' maintain system context better than 'Hibernate'?
In Suspend to RAM (S3), dynamic RAM is maintained; in Hibernate (S4), the OS writes context to non-volatile storage.