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Chapter 1: Views of Precision 3280 CFF

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Front

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Back

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Chapter 2: Set up your Precision 3280 CFF

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Chapter 3: Specifications of Precision 3280 CFF

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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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Storage matrix

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RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)

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Power adapter

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GPU—Integrated

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Multiple display support matrix

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GPU—Discrete

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Video port resolution

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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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Dell Optimizer

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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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Contents

Contents

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Section	Page
Precision 3280 CFF Owner's Manual	1
Contents	3
Views of Precision 3280 CFF	6
Front	7
Back	9
Set up your Precision 3280 CFF	11
Specifications of Precision 3280 CFF	20
Dimensions and weight	20
Processor	20
Chipset	21
Operating system	21
Memory	21
Memory matrix	22
External ports	22
Internal slots	23
Ethernet	23
Wireless module	23
Audio	24
Storage	25
Storage matrix	25
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)	25
Power adapter	26
GPU—Integrated	26
Multiple display support matrix	27
GPU—Discrete	27
Video port resolution	27
Hardware security	28
Environmental	29
Regulatory compliance	29
Operating and storage environment	29
Dell support policy	30
Dell Optimizer	30
Working inside your computer	31
Safety instructions	31
Before working inside your computer	31
Safety precautions	32
Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection	32
ESD Field Service kit	33
Transporting sensitive components	34
After working inside your computer	34
BitLocker	34
Recommended tools	34
Screw list	35
Major components of Precision 3280 CFF	35
Removing and installing coin-cell battery	38
Removing the coin-cell battery	38
Installing the coin-cell battery	39
Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)	40
Side cover	40
Removing the side cover	40
Installing the side cover	42
Memory module	44
Removing the memory modules	44
Installing the memory modules	45
Riser-card module	46
Removing the riser-card module	46
Installing the riser-card module	47
Solid state drive	48
Removing the M.2 2230 SSD (slot-1)	48
Removing the M.2 2230 SSD (slot-2)	49
Installing the M.2 2230 SSD (slot-1)	50
Installing the M.2 2230 SSD (slot-2)	51
Removing the M.2 2280 PCIe SSD (slot-1)	52
Removing the M.2 2280 PCIe SSD (slot-2)	53
Installing the M.2 2280 PCIe SSD (slot-1)	54
Installing the M.2 2280 PCIe SSD (slot-2)	55
Solid state drive with heat sink module	56
Removing the M.2 2230 SSD (slot-2) with heat sink module	56
Installing the M.2 2230 SSD (slot-2) with heat sink module	58
Removing the M.2 2280 PCIe SSD (slot-2) with heat sink module	59
Installing the M.2 2280 PCIe SSD (slot-2) with heat sink module	61
WLAN card	62
Removing the wireless card	62
Installing the wireless card	63
Speaker	65
Removing the speaker	65
Installing the speaker	65
Graphics card	66
Removing the NVIDIA T1000 graphics card	66
Installing the NVIDIA T1000 graphics card	67
Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)	69
Processor fan	69
Removing the processor fan	69
Installing the processor fan	70
Heat sink	71
Removing the heat sink	71
Installing the heat sink	73
Processor	74
Removing the processor	74
Installing the processor	74
System board	75
Removing the system board	75
Installing the system board	79
Power button	83
Removing the power button	83
Installing the power button	84
Internal antenna	84
Removing the internal antenna—location 1	84
Installing the internal antenna—location 1	85
Removing the internal antenna—location 2	87
Installing the internal antenna—location 2	89
Software	92
Operating system	92
Drivers and downloads	92
Technology and components	93
System management features	93
Dell Client Command Suite for in-band systems management	93
Out-of-band systems management	93
BIOS Setup	94
Entering BIOS setup program	94
Navigation keys	94
One time boot menu	94
System setup options	95
Updating the BIOS	104
Updating the BIOS in Windows	104
Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu	104
Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows	104
Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu	105
System and setup password	106
Assigning a System Setup password	106
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password	106
Clearing CMOS settings	107
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords	107
Troubleshooting	108
Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics	108
Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check	108
Power-Supply Unit Built-in Self-Test	108
System-diagnostic lights	109
Recovering the operating system	110
Real Time Clock—RTC reset	110
Backup media and recovery options	111
Wi-Fi power cycle	111

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Contents, Specifications of Precision 3280 CFF

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