OptiPlex 7040M Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D10U Regulatory Type: D10U001
Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
Contents 1 Working on your computer.................................................................................5 Before working inside your computer..................................................................................................5 Turning off your computer................................................................................................................... 6 After working inside your computer..................................................................................
Navigation keys....................................................................................................................................27 System Setup overview....................................................................................................................... 28 Accessing System Setup..................................................................................................................... 28 System Setup options.......................................................
Working on your computer 1 Before working inside your computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer. • A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
3. Disconnect all network cables from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 5. Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board. 6. Remove the cover. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer. 3. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 4. Turn on your computer. 5. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running Dell Diagnostics.
Removing and installing components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended tools The procedures in this document require the following tools: • Small flat blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Removing the cover 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. To remove the cover: a. Remove the screw that secures the cover to the computer [1]. b.
Installing the cover 1. Place the cover on the computer. 2. Slide the cover toward the back of the computer to install it. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the cover to the computer. 4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the hard drive assembly 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the cover. 3. To remove the hard drive assembly: a. Press the blue tabs on both sides of the hard drive assembly [1]. b.
Installing the hard drive into the hard drive bracket 1. Align and insert the pins on the hard drive bracket with the slots on one side of the hard drive. 2. Flex the other side of the hard drive bracket, and align and insert the pins on the bracket into the hard drive. 3. Install the: a. hard drive assembly b. cover 4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Installing the hard drive assembly 1. Insert the hard drive assembly into the slot on the computer. 2.
Installing the VGA board 1. Align and insert the VGA connector into the slot on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the VGA board to the computer. 3. Connect the VGA board cable to the connector on the VGA board. 4. Install the cover. 5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the system fan 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the cover. 3. To remove the system fan: a.
4. Disconnect the speaker cable and system fan cable from the connectors on the system board. Installing the system fan 1. Connect the speaker cable and system fan cable to the connectors on the system board. 2. Place the system fan on the computer and slide the system fan until it clicks into place. 3. Install the cover. 4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the memory module 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a. cover b. system fan 3. Pull the securing clips from the memory module until the memory module pops up. 4. Remove the memory module from the socket on the system board. Installing the memory module 1. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab in the memory connector. 2. Insert the memory module into the memory socket and press it until it clicks into place. 3. Install the: a.
Installing the heat sink 1. Place the heat sink on the processor. 2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. 3. Install the: a. system fan b. hard drive assembly c. cover 4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the processor 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. 3. cover hard drive assembly system fan heat sink To remove the processor: a.
NOTE: After removing the processor, place it in an antistatic container for reuse, return, or temporary storage. Do not touch the bottom of the processor to avoid damage to the processor contacts. Touch only the side edges of the processor. Installing the processor 1. Align the processor with the socket keys. CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket. 2.
Installing the speaker 1. Align the slots on the speaker with the slots on the system fan. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the speaker to the system fan. 3. Route the speaker cable through the retention hooks on the system fan. 4. Install the: a. system fan b. cover 5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the coin cell battery 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: 3.
Installing the coin cell battery 1. Hold the coin cell battery with the "+" sign facing up and slide it under the securing tabs at the positive side of the connector. 2. Press the battery into the connector until it locks into place. 3. Install the: a. VGA board b. hard drive assembly c. cover 4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the system board 1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. e. f. 3.
4. To remove the system board: a. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer [1]. b. Slide the system board to disengage the connectors from the back of the computer [2]. c. Lift the system board away from the computer [3]. Installing the system board 1. Hold the system board by its edges and angle it toward the back of the computer. 2.
4. Place the metal tab on the system board and tighten the screw to secure the metal tab to the system board. 5. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. 6. processor heat sink system fan VGA board hard drive assembly cover Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. System board layout 1. Processor 2. CPU fan connector 3. Internal speaker connector 4. Memory module connectors 5. USB 3.0 connector 6. Intrusion switch 7. USB 3.0 connector 8. Line out connector 9.
13. M.2 socket3 connector 14. Coin cell battery 15. RJ-45 Ethernet connector 16. USB 3.0 connectors 17. DP/VGA daughter board connector 18. DisplayPort connector 19. HDMI connector 20.
Troubleshooting your computer 3 You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like diagnostic lights, beep codes, and error messages during the operation of the computer. Diagnostic power LED codes Table 1. Diagnostic power LED codes Power LED light status Possible cause Troubleshooting steps Off The computer is either turned off or • is not receiving power or in Hibernation mode. • • Steady/Blinking Amber Computer fails to complete POST or • processor failure.
Power LED light status Possible cause Troubleshooting steps • If the display is connected and turned on, listen for a beep code. Diagnostic error messages Table 2. Diagnostic error messages Error messages Description AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE The touchpad or external mouse may be faulty. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the Pointing Device option in the System Setup program.
Error messages Description GATE A20 FAILURE A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory module or, if necessary, replace it. GENERAL FAILURE The operating system is unable to carry out the command. The message is usually followed by specific information. For example, Printer out of paper. Take the appropriate action. HARD-DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION ERROR The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from an optical drive.
Error messages Description KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in Dell Diagnostics. KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in Dell Diagnostics. KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE For external keyboards, check the cable connection.
Error messages Description NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in Dell Diagnostics. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN You have too many programs open. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND Reinstall the hard drive. If the problem persists, Contact Dell. OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM The optional ROM has failed. Contact Dell.
Error messages Description Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in Dell Diagnostics or Contact Dell. X:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE DEVICE IS NOT READY Insert a disk into the drive and try again. System error messages Table 3. System error messages System message Description Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn].
System Setup 4 System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS level options.
Table 4. Navigation keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. Enter Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable. Tab Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. Esc Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen.
Option Description • • • • • Boot Sequence System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM 1 Size, and DIMM 2 Size.
Option Description Smart Reporting This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup. This option is disabled by default. USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller for: • • • Enable Boot Support Enable Front USB Ports Enable Rear USB Ports All the options are enabled by default. Front USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the front USB ports. All the ports are enabled by default.
Option Description • Reboot Bypass — Bypass the password prompts on Restarts (warm boots). NOTE: The system will always prompt for the system and internal HDD passwords when powered on from the off state (a cold boot). Also, the system will always prompt for passwords on any module bay HDDs that may be present. Password Change This option lets you determine whether changes to the System and Hard Disk passwords are permitted when an administrator password is set.
Option Description This option is set to Enable by default. Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to enable or disable the option to enter Setup when an Administrative password is set. This option is not set by default. HDD Protection Support Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Protection feature. This option is an advanced feature, which is intended to keep the HDD data secure and unchangeable. By default, this option is disabled. Table 9.
Option Description • 128 MB Table 11. Performance Option Description Multi Core Support This field specifies whether the process will have one or all cores enabled. This option is enabled by default. Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of the processor. This option is disabled by default. C States Control Allows you to enable or disable additional processor sleep states. This option is disabled by default.
Option Description • • • LAN Only - Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN signals. LAN with PXE Boot - A wakeup packet sent to the system in either the S4 or S5 state, that will cause the system to wake-up and immediately boot to PXE. WLAN Only - Allows the system to be powered on by special WLAN signals. This option is Disabled by default. Block Sleep Allows you to block entering to sleep (S3 state) in OS environment. This option is disabled by default.
Table 15. Wireless Option Description Wireless Device Enable Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices. All the options are enabled by default. Table 16. Maintenance Option Description Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer. Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default. SERR Messages Controls the SERR message mechanism. This option is not set by default.
Option Description DNS IP Address Specifies the DNS IP address of the client. The default IP address is 255.255.255.255 Domain Name Specifies the domain name of the client. Advanced Allows you to turn on the Verbose mode for advanced debugging. This option is disabled by default. Table 18. System Logs Option Description BIOS Events Displays the system event log and allows you to: • • Clear Log Mark all Entries Table 19.
The File Download window appears. 11. Click Save to save the file on your computer. 12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. System and setup password You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. Password Type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.
The computer reboots. Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked. To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
5 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer in: • Windows 10, click or tap Start → Settings → System → About. • Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, click or tap Start Info. • Windows 7, click Start → PC Settings → PC and devices → PC , right-click My Computer, and then select Properties. Table 20.
Table 23. Audio Feature Specification Integrated Realtek HDA Codec ALC3234 Table 24. Network Feature Specification Integrated Intel I219 LM Ethernet capable of 10/100/1000 communication Table 25. System information Feature Specification System chipset Intel Q170 chipset Table 26. Expansion bus Feature Specification Bus type USB 2.0, USB 3.0, SATA 3, and PCle up to Gen 3 Bus speed • • • • USB 2.0 – 480 Mbps USB 3.0 – 5 Gbps SATA 3.0 – 6 Gbps PCIe – 8 Gbps Table 27.
Table 29. External connectors Feature Specification Audio: Front panel • • Universal headset Line out connector Network adapter RJ45 connector Serial PS2 and serial connector (optional) USB 2.0 (front/back/internal) 0/0/1 USB 3.0 (front/back/internal) 2/4/0 Video • • • 15-pin VGA connector (optional) Two 20-pin DisplayPort connector (one of the DisplayPort connectors is optional). 19-pin HDMI connector NOTE: Available video connectors may vary based on the optional graphic board selected.
Feature Specification power connector (at the back of the computer) and the electrical outlet. Table 31. Power Items Wattage Voltage Power adaptor 65 W 19.5 V DC, 3.34 A Coin cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell Table 32. Physical dimension Physical Micro Premier Height 18.2 cm (7.2 inches) Width 3.6 cm (1.4 inches) Depth 17.6 cm (7 inches) Weight 1.41 kg (3.12 lb) Table 33.
Contacting Dell 6 NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Go to Dell.com/support. 2. Select your support category. 3.
