Dell G5 5090 Operation and maintenance manual

G5 5090
Setup and Specifications
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2019 - 07
Rev. A00

1 Set up your G5 5090..................................................................................................................... 4
2 Views of G5 5090.........................................................................................................................9
Front........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Back....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Back panel..............................................................................................................................................................................11
3 Specifications of G5 5090........................................................................................................... 13
Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................................13
Processors.............................................................................................................................................................................13
Chipset...................................................................................................................................................................................13
Operating system................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Memory................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Communications...................................................................................................................................................................15
Video...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Storage.................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Intel Optane memory (optional)......................................................................................................................................... 17
Power rating......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Computer environment....................................................................................................................................................... 18
4 Getting help and contacting Dell..................................................................................................20
Contents
Contents 3

Set up your G5 5090
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
1. Connect the keyboard and mouse.
2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network.
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3. Connect the display.
NOTE: If you ordered the computer with a discrete graphics card, the HDMI and the display ports on the back panel
of the computer are covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card.
4. Connect the power cable.
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5. Press the power button.
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6. Finish Windows setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
• Connect to a network for Windows updates.
NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when
prompted.
• If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an offline account.
• On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
7. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Resources Description
My Dell
Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your
computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates
if available.
SupportAssist
Pro-actively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery
tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system. For more information, see the SupportAssist
documentation at www.dell.com/support.
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
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Resources Description
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more
information about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article SLN305843 at www.dell.com/support.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer. For more
information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 153764 at www.dell.com/
support.
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Front
1. Power button
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on.
Press and hold to force shut-down the computer.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. For more information, see
Me and My Dell at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.
2. Microphone port
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.
3. Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
4. USB 2.0 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
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Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
6. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port
Connect to external storage devices. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming.
Back
1. PCI-Express x1 slot
Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
2. PCI-Express x16 (graphics) slot 1
Connect a PCI-Express graphics card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
3. Expansion slot for dual-width graphics card
This expansion slot seats the bottom half of a dual-width graphics card if it is installed in the PCI-Express x16 slot.
4. PCI-Express x4 slot
Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
5. Power port
Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer.
6. Power-supply diagnostics light
Indicates the power-supply state.
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Back panel
1. Hard-drive activity light
Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.
2. Line-out port
Connect speakers.
3. Rear L/R surround port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 5.1 speaker channel setup, connect the rear-left and rear-right
speakers.
4. Center/subwoofer LFE surround port
Connect the subwoofer.
NOTE: For more information about speaker setup, refer to the documentation that shipped with the speakers.
5. Service Tag label
The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your
computer and access warranty information.
6. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
7. USB 2.0 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
8. Network port
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Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access, with a transfer rate of
10/100/1000 Mbps.
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Specifications of G5 5090
Dimensions and weight
Table 2. Dimensions and weight
Description Values
Height 367 mm (14.45 in.)
Width 169 mm (6.65 in.)
Depth 308 mm (12.13 in.)
Weight 7.62 kg (16.80 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration
ordered and the manufacturing variability.
Processors
Table 3. Processors
Processors Wattage Core
count
Thread
count
Speed Cache Integrated graphics
9th Generation Intel
Core i3-9100
65 W 4 4 Up to 4.2 GHz 6 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
9th Generation Intel
Core i5-9400
65 W 6 6 Up to 4.1 GHz 9 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
9th Generation Intel
Core i5-9600K
95 W 6 6 Up to 4.6 GHz 9 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
9th Generation Intel
Core i7-9700
65 W 8 8 Up to 4.7 GHz 12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
9th Generation Intel
Core i7-9700K
95 W 8 8 Up to 4.9 GHz 12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
9th Generation Intel
Core i9-9900
65 W 8 16 Up to 5 GHz 16 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
9th Generation Intel
Core i9-9900K
95 W 8 16 Up to 5 GHz 16 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
Chipset
Table 4. Chipset
Description Values
Chipset H370
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Description Values
Processor • 9th Generation Intel Core i3
• 9th Generation Intel Core i5/i5k
• 9th Generation Intel Core i7/i7k
• 9th Generation Intel Core i9/i9k
Flash EPROM 32 MB
PCIe bus Up to Gen3.0
Operating system
• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
Memory
Table 5. Memory specifications
Description Values
Slots Four-UDIMM slots
Type Dual-channel DDR4
Speed 2666 MHz
Maximum memory 64 GB
Minimum memory 8 GB
Memory per slot 8 GB, 16 GB
Configurations supported: • 8 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (1 x 8 GB)
• 16 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (2 x 8 GB)
• 32 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (2 x 16 GB)
• 64 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (4 x 16 GB)
Ports and connectors
Table 6. Ports and connectors
Description Values
External:
Network One RJ-45 port
USB • Five USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
• Four USB 2.0 ports
• One USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port
Audio • One microphone port
• One headset port
• One audio line-out port
• One rear L/R-surround audio-out port
• One center/subwoofer LFE surround audio-out port
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Description Values
Video NOTE: Depending on the graphics card(s) installed on
your computer, the video ports on your computer may
vary.
Memory card reader Not supported
Power port Power cord connector
Security Not supported
Internal:
PCIe expansion card slots • One PCIe x16
• One PCIe x1
• One PCIe x4
mSATA Not supported
SATA • Two SATA slots for 2.5-inch hard drive
• One SATA slot for a 3.5-inch hard drive
M.2 • One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card
• One M.2 2230/2280 slot for solid-state drive/Intel Optane
storage
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different
types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article
SLN301626.
Communications
Ethernet
Table 7. Ethernet specifications
Description Values
Model number Rivet Networks E2500 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet controller
Transfer rate 10/100/1000 Mbps
Wireless module
Table 8. Wireless module specifications
Description Values
Model number Qualcomm QCA9377 (DW1810) Killer 1650x
Transfer rate Up to 433 Mbps Up to 2400 Mbps
Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Wireless standards • WiFi 802.11a/b/g
• Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
• Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
• WiFi 802.11a/b/g
• Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
• Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
• Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
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Description Values
Encryption • 64-bit/128-bit WEP
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP
• 64-bit/128-bit WEP
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5
Video
Table 9. Discrete graphics specifications
Discrete graphics
Controller External display support Memory size Memory Type
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 • One Dual-link DVI-D port
• One HDMI 2.0 port
4 GB DDR5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 • One Dual-link DVI-D port
• One HDMI 2.0 port
• One DisplayPort 1.4
6 GB DDR5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti • One Dual-link DVI-D port
• One HDMI 2.0 port
• One DisplayPort 1.4
6 GB DDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 • One Dual-link DVI-D port
• One HDMI 2.0 port
• One DisplayPort 1.4
6 GB DDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 • One Dual-link DVI-D port
• One HDMI 2.0 port
• Two DisplayPort 1.4
8 GB DDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 • One HDMI 2.0 port
• Three DisplayPort 1.4
8 GB DDR6
AMD RX 560X • One Dual-link DVI-D port
• One HDMI 2.0 port
• One DisplayPort 1.4
4 GB DDR5
Audio
Table 10. Audio specifications
Description Values
Type Integrated 5.1 Channel High Definition audio
Controller Realtek ALC3861-CG
Stereo conversion Supported
Internal interface High-definition audio interface
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Description Values
External interface • One microphone port
• One headset port
• One audio line-out port
• One rear L/R-surround audio-out port
• One center/subwoofer LFE surround audio-out port
Storage
Your computer supports one of the following configurations:
• One 3.5-inch hard drive
• One 3.5-inch hard drive and one M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
• One 3.5-inch hard drive and up to two 2.5-inch hard drive(s)
• One 3.5-inch hard drive, up to two 2.5-inch hard drive(s) and one M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
The primary drive of your computer varies with the storage configuration. For computers:
• with a M.2 solid-state drive, the M.2 solid-state drive is the primary drive
• without a M.2 drive, either the 3.5-inch hard drive or one of the 2.5-inch hard drives is the primary drive
Table 11. Storage specifications
Form factor Interface type Capacity
2.5-inch hard drive
NOTE: This computer is not shipped with a 2.5-
inch hard drive installed. It is shipped with two
empty 2.5-inch hard drive cages and a SATA
extension cable.
SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps The storage capacity of the 2.5-
inch hard drive will vary
depending on the specifications
of the drive(s) purchased and
installed separately.
3.5-inch hard drive SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB
M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive PCIe Gen3.0x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps Up to 1 TB
Intel Optane memory (optional)
Intel Optane technology utilizes 3D XPoint memory technology and functions as a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator and/or storage
device depending on the Intel Optane memory installed in your computer.
Your computer supports the following Intel Optane Memory devices:
• Intel Optane Memory M10
• Intel Optane Memory M15
Intel Optane Memory M10
Intel Optane Memory M10 functions only as a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator, enabling enhanced read/write speeds for hard-drive
storage. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
Table 12. Intel Optane Memory M10 specifications
Description Values
Interface PCIe Gen3.0x2 NVMe
Connector M.2
Form factor 2280
Capacity 32 GB
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NOTE: Intel Optane Memory M10 is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:
• 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors
• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.7 or higher
Intel Optane Memory M15
Intel Optane Memory M15 functions only as a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator, enabling enhanced read/write speeds for hard-drive
storage. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
Table 13. Intel Optane Memory M15 specifications
Description Values
Interface PCIe Gen3.0x4 NVMe
Connector M.2
Form factor 2280
Capacity 32 GB
NOTE: Intel Optane Memory M15 is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:
• 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors
• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 17 or higher
Power rating
Table 14. Power rating specifications
Description Values
Type 360 W 460 W
Input voltage 90 VAC–264 VAC 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency 47 Hz–63 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current (maximum) 5 A 7 A
Output current (continuous) 18 A 18 A
Rated output voltage 12 VDC 12 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
Storage -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 15. Computer environment
Description Operating Storage
Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
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Description Operating Storage
Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration (maximum)*0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum) 110 G† 160 G†
Altitude (maximum) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 ft) -15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000 ft)
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.
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Getting help and contacting Dell
Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources:
Table 16. Self-help resources
Self-help resources Resource location
Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com
My Dell app
Tips
Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions,
product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software
updates, and so on.
www.dell.com/support
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns. 1. Go to www.dell.com/support.
2. Type the subject or keyword in the Search box.
3. Click Search to retrieve the related articles.
Learn and know the following information about your product:
• Product specifications
• Operating system
• Setting up and using your product
• Data backup
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Factory and system restore
• BIOS information
See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your product, identify
your product through one of the following:
• Select Detect Product.
• Locate your product through the drop-down menu under View
Products.
• Enter the Service Tag number or Product ID in the search
bar.
Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.
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.
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