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Chapter 1: Views of Inspiron 3030 Small Desktop

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Front

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Back

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Service Tag

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Chapter 2: Set up your Inspiron 3030 Small Desktop

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Chapter 3: Specifications of Inspiron 3030 Small Desktop

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Dimensions and weight

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Processor

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Chipset

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Operating system

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Memory

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Memory matrix

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External ports

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Internal slots

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Ethernet

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Wireless module

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Audio

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Storage

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Media-card reader

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Power ratings

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Power supply connector

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GPU—Integrated

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Multiple display support matrix

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Hardware security

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Environmental

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Regulatory compliance

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Operating and storage environment

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Dell support policy

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Chapter 4: Working inside your computer

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Safety instructions

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Before working inside your computer

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Safety precautions

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Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection

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ESD field service kit

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Transporting sensitive components

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After working inside your computer

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BitLocker

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Recommended tools

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Screw list

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Major components of Inspiron 3030 Small Desktop

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Contents

Contents

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Section	Page
Inspiron 3030 Small Desktop Owner's Manual	1
Contents	3
Views of Inspiron 3030 Small Desktop	6
Front	6
Back	7
Service Tag	8
Set up your Inspiron 3030 Small Desktop	10
Specifications of Inspiron 3030 Small Desktop	14
Dimensions and weight	14
Processor	14
Chipset	15
Operating system	15
Memory	15
Memory matrix	16
External ports	16
Internal slots	17
Ethernet	17
Wireless module	17
Audio	18
Storage	18
Media-card reader	19
Power ratings	19
Power supply connector	20
GPU—Integrated	20
Multiple display support matrix	20
Hardware security	21
Environmental	21
Regulatory compliance	21
Operating and storage environment	21
Dell support policy	22
Working inside your computer	23
Safety instructions	23
Before working inside your computer	23
Safety precautions	24
Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection	24
ESD field service kit	25
Transporting sensitive components	26
After working inside your computer	26
BitLocker	26
Recommended tools	26
Screw list	27
Major components of Inspiron 3030 Small Desktop	28
Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)	30
Left-side cover	30
Removing the left-side cover	30
Installing the left-side cover	31
Front cover	31
Removing the front cover	31
Installing the front cover	32
Hard drive	33
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive	33
Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive	34
Hard-drive and optical-drive cage	36
Removing the hard-drive and optical-drive cage	36
Installing the hard-drive and optical-drive cage	37
Optical drive (optional)	39
Removing the optical drive	39
Installing the optical drive	40
Power button	41
Removing the power button	41
Installing the power button	42
Memory	43
Removing the memory	43
Installing the memory	43
Solid-state drive	44
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive	44
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive	45
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive	46
Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive	47
Wireless card	48
Removing the wireless card	48
Installing the wireless card	49
Coin-cell battery	50
Removing the coin-cell battery	50
Installing the coin-cell battery	51
Fan shroud	52
Removing the fan shroud	52
Installing the fan shroud	53
Media-card reader (optional)	54
Removing the media-card reader	54
Installing the media-card reader	55
External antenna	56
Removing the external antenna	56
Installing the external antenna	57
Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)	59
Power supply unit	59
Removing the power supply unit	59
Installing the power supply unit	61
Antenna modules	62
Removing the antenna module	62
Installing the antenna module	63
SMA antenna kit	64
Removing the SMA antenna kit	64
Installing the SMA antenna kit	65
Processor fan and heat-sink assembly	67
Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly	67
Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly	68
Processor	69
Removing the processor	69
Installing the processor	69
System board	70
Removing the system board	70
Installing the system board	73
Software	77
Operating system	77
Drivers and downloads	77
BIOS Setup	78
Entering BIOS setup program	78
Navigation keys	78
One time boot menu	78
F12 One Time Boot menu	79
System setup options	79
Updating the BIOS	92
Updating the BIOS in Windows	92
Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu	92
Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows	92
Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu	93
System and setup password	93
Assigning a System Setup password	94
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password	94
Clearing CMOS settings	95
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords	95
Troubleshooting	96
Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics	96
Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check	96
Power-Supply Unit Built-in Self-Test	96
System-diagnostic lights	97
Recovering the operating system	98
Real Time Clock—RTC reset	99
Backup media and recovery options	99
Wi-Fi power cycle	99

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