Dell OptiPlex 3080 User manual

Dell OptiPlex 3080 Small Form Factor Dust
Filter
Install Guide
June 2020
Rev. A00

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Chapter 1: Dust Filter for OptiPlex Small Form Factor................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Getting help.................................................................................................................6
Contacting Dell.....................................................................................................................................................................6
Contents
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Dust Filter for OptiPlex Small Form Factor
The dust filter for the Dell OptiPlex Small Form Factor helps protect the system from fine dust particles. After installation, the
BIOS can be enabled to generate a preboot reminder to clean or replace the dust filter based on the time interval set.
About this task
Follow these steps to install the dust filter:
Steps
1. Align the top edge of the dust filter to the top edge of the system.
NOTE: Dust filter design may vary.
2. Restart the system and press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup menu.
3. Gently press as shown to ensure that the filter fits snugly onto the system.
4. In the BIOS Setup menu, go to System Configuration > Dust Filter Maintenance and select from any of the following
intervals: 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, or 180 days.
NOTE: Default setting: Disabled.
NOTE: Alerts are generated only during a system reboot and not during normal operating system operation.
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Next steps
To clean the dust filter, brush or gently vacuum and then wipe down the external surfaces with a moist cloth.
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