Dell OptiPlex 580 User manual

DELL™
OPTIPLEX580
TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK
INSIDE THE OPTIPLEX 580

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OVERVIEW
Mini Tower Computer (MT) View 4-5
Desktop Computer (DT) View 6-7
Small Form Factor Computer (SFF) View 8-9
MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
Operating System, Chipset 10
Processor 11-12
Advanced System Manageability Modes 12
Memory 13
Drives and Removable Storage 14
System Board Connectors 15
Graphics/Video Controller, External Ports/Connectors 16
Communications—Network Adapter (NIC), Modem 17
Audio and Speakers, Keyboard and Mouse 17
Security, Service and Support, Software 18
DETAILED ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
System Dimensions (Physical) 19
System Board Connector Maximum Allowable Dimensions 19-20
System Level Environmental and Operating Conditions 21
Power 21-22
Audio 22
Communications 23-25

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Graphics/Video Controller 25-30
Hard Drives 30-37
Optical Drive 37-40
BIOS Defaults 40-41
Chassis Enclosure and Ventilation Requirements 42-43
Acoustic Noise Emission Information 44-47

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Mini Tower (MT) Computer View
Front and Back View
1 CD/DVD drive
2 CD/DVD drive eject button
3 CD/DVD drive panel
4 USB 2.0 connectors (2)
5 drive activity light
6 power button, power light
7 diagnostic lights (4)
8 headphone connector
9 microphone connector
10 network connectivity light
11 padlock ring
12 cover-release latch, security cable slot
13 voltage selector switch
14 power cable connector
15 back panel connectors
16 expansion card slots (4)
17 power supply diagnostic button
18 power supply diagnostic light

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MT Back Panel Connectors
1 serial connector
2 link integrity light
3 network adapter connector
4 network activity light
5 line-out connector
6 line-in/microphone connector
7 USB 2.0 connectors (6)
8 VGA connector
9 eSata connector
10 DisplayPort connector
MT System Board
1 Fan connector (FAN_CPU)
2 Speaker connector (INT_SPKR)
3 N/A
4 Processor connector (CPU)
5 Processor power connector (12VPOWER)
6 Memory module connectors (4)
7 SATA connectors (SATA0, SATA1)
8 Front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL)
9 Power connector (POWER)
10 SATA connectors (SATA2)
11 SATA connectors (SATA3)
12 Intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER)
13 N/A
14 Battery socket (BATTERY)
15 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1)
16 PCI Express x4 connector (SLOT2)
17 PCI connector (SLOT3, SLOT4)
18 PS/2 or serial connector (SERIAL2)
19 Floppy drive connector (not offered)

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Desktop (DT) Computer View
Front and Back View
1 CD/DVD drive
2 CD/DVD drive eject button
3 USB 2.0 connectors (2)
4 drive activity light
5 diagnostic lights (4)
6 power button, power light
7 network connectivity light
8 microphone connector
9 headphone connector
10 power supply diagnostic button
11 power supply diagnostic light
12 voltage selector switch
13 cover-release latch, security cable slot
14 padlock ring
15 power cable connector
16 back panel connectors
17 expansion card slots (3)

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DT Back Panel Connectors
1 serial connector
2 link integrity light
3 network adapter connector
4 network activity light
5 line-out connector
6 line-in/microphone connector
7 USB 2.0 connectors (6)
8 VGA connector
9 eSata connector
10 DisplayPort connector
DT System Board
1 Fan connector (FAN_CPU)
2 Speaker connector (INT_SPKR)
3 Processor connector (CPU)
4 Processor power connector (12VPOWER)
5 Memory module connectors (4)
6 SATA connectors (SATA0, SATA1)
7 Front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL)
8 Power connector (POWER)
9 SATA connectors (SATA2)
10 N/A
11 Intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER)
12 Battery socket (BATTERY)
13 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1)
14 PCI Express x4 connector (SLOT2)
15 PCI connector (SLOT3)
16 PS/2 or serial connector (SERIAL2)

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Small Form Factor (SFF) Computer View
Front and Back View
1 CD/DVD drive
2 CD/DVD drive eject button
3 USB 2.0 connectors (2)
4 drive activity light
5 diagnostic lights (4)
6 power button, power light
7 network connectivity light
8 microphone connector
9 headphone connector
10 power supply diagnostic button
11 power supply diagnostic light
12 voltage selector switch
13 cover-release latch, security cable slot
14 padlock ring
15 power cable connector
16 back panel connectors
17 expansion card slots (3)

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SFF Back Panel Connectors
1 serial connector
2 link integrity light
3 network adapter connector
4 network activity light
5 line-out connector
6 line-in/microphone connector
7 USB 2.0 connectors (6)
8 VGA connector
9 eSata connector
10 DisplayPort connector
SFF System Board
1 Fan connector (FAN_CPU)
2 Processor connector (CPU)
3 Processor power connector (12VPOWER)
4 Memory module connectors (4)
5 SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1)
6 Front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL)
7 Power connector (POWER)
8 SATA connectors (SATA2)
9 Fan connector (FAN_HDD)
10 Intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER)
11 N/A
12 Battery socket (BATTERY)
13 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1)
14 PCI Express x4 connector (SLOT2)
15 PS/2 or serial connector (SERIAL2)
16 N/A
17 Speaker connector (INT_SPKR)

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Marketing System Configurations
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click StartHelp and
Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
Operating System
NOTE: One of the following Operating Systems will be preinstalled.
MT DT SFF
Windows 7® operating system Windows 7® Home Basic (32 bit),
Windows 7® Home Premium (32 bit),
Windows 7® Professional (32 and 64 bit),
Windows 7® Ultimate (32 bit)
Windows Vista® operating system Windows Vista® SP2 Home Basic (32 bit)
Windows Vista® SP2 Business (32 and 64 bit),
Windows Vista® SP2 Ultimate (32 bit),
Windows Vista® SP2 Business downgrade via
Windows 7® Professional
Windows Vista® SP2 Ultimate downgrade via Windows
7® Ultimate
Windows XP® operating system Windows XP®Professional SP3 (32 bit) downgrade via
Windows 7® Professional or Ultimate
Windows XP®Professional SP3 (32 bit) downgrade via
Windows Vista®Business or Ultimate
Other Ubuntu® Linux® (select countries)
FreeDOS for (n-series),
OS Media Support X X X
Chipset
MT DT SFF
Chipset AMD 785G
Non-volatile memory on chipset
BIOS Configuration SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
8Mbit (1MB) located at SPI_1 on chipset
TPM 1.2 Security Device (Trusted Platform Module)116KB located at TPM on chipset
Non-TPM
Available in select countries
NIC EEPROM LOM configuration contained within SPI_1
1TPM not available in some regions

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Processor
NOTE: Global Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of Dell's relationship products that are managed for availability and
synchronized transitions on a worldwide basis. They ensure the same platform is available for purchase globally. This allows
customers to reduce the number of configurations managed on a worldwide basis, thereby reducing their costs. They also enable
companies to implement global IT standards by locking in specific product configurations worldwide. The following GSP
processors identified below will be made available to Dell customers.
NOTE:
Processor numbers are not a measure of performance.
Processor availability subject to change and may vary by region/country
MT DT SFF
AMD Phenom II Quad Core
AMD Phenom II Quad Core B95/ 3.0GHz, 8M X X X
AMD Phenom II Quad Core B93/ 2.8GHz, 8M X X X
AMD Phenom II Triple Core
AMD Phenom II Triple Core B75/ 3.0GHz, 7.5M
X X X
AMD Phenom II Triple Core B73/ 2.8GHz, 7.5M
X X X
AMD Phenom II Dual Core
AMD Phenom II Dual Core B55/ 3.0GHz, 7M
X X X
AMD Phenom II Dual Core B53/ 2.8GHz, 7M
X X X
AMD Athlon Quad Core
AMD Athlon II Quad Core 630/ 2.8GHz, 2M
X X X
AMD Athlon II Quad Core 620/ 2.6GHz, 2M
X X X
AMD Athlon Triple Core
AMD Athlon II Triple Core 435/ 2.9GHz, 1.5M
X X X
AMD Athlon II Triple Core 425/ 2.7GHz, 1.5M
X X X
AMD Athlon Dual Core
AMD Athlon II Dual Core B24/ 3.0GHz, 2M
X X X

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MT DT SFF
AMD Athlon II Dual Core B22/ 2.8GHz, 2M X-GSP X-GSP X-GSP
AMD Athlon II Dual Core 250/ 3.0GHz, 2M X X X
AMD Athlon II Dual Core 245/ 2.9GHz, 2M X X X
AMD Athlon II Dual Core 240/ 2.8GHz, 2M X X X
AMD Sempron Single Core
AMD Sempron Single Core 140/ 2.7GHz, 1M X X X
Advanced System Manageability Mode
NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow you to select the right systems management feature support for your enterprise.
Dell’s innovative approach to scalable remote client management offers you a choice of built-in hardware management capabilities
across platform offerings.
The latest generation of Broadcom TruManage technology provides the capability to manage your install base of systems regardless
of the power state or hardware functionality of the system.
This functionality allows IT to address issues remotely rather than having to physically visit systems.
The OptiPlex™ 580 supports Broadcom® TruManage™ technology which supports the following features:
BIOS Management, asset reporting, remote troubleshooting and repair , power on f o r remote patching/updating.
*The functionality described above requires an appropriate software management console
MT DT SFF
Broadcom TruManage Systems Management Ready X X X

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Memory
Your computer supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory when you use four 4-GB DIMMs; however, 32-bit operating systems, such
as the 32-bit version of Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of address space. Moreover, certain components
within the computer require address space in the 4GB range. Any address space reserved for these components cannot be used by
computer memory; therefore, the amount of memory available to the operating system is less than 4GB.
NOTE: The entire 16-GB memory range is available to 64-bit operating systems.
Memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology. If the memory modules are not
installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to operate, but with a slight reduction in performance.
MT DT SFF
Type: DDR3 Synch DRAM Non-ECC Memory
DIMM Slots 4 4 4
DIMM Capacities Up to 16GB Up to 16GB Up to 16GB
Minimum Memory 1GB 1GB 1GB
Maximum Memory with 1066MHz speed memory 16GB116GB116GB1
Configurations:
1066MHz Memory configurations
16GB
1DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz, (4 DIMM) X X X
8GB
1DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz, (4 DIMM) X X X
8GB
1DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz, (2 DIMM) X X X
4GB
1DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz, (4 DIMM) X X X
4GB
1DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz, (2 DIMM) X X X
4GB
1DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz, (1 DIMM) X X X
3GB DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz, (3 DIMM) X X X
2GB DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz, (2 DIMM) X X X
2GB DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz, (1 DIMM) X X X
1GB DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz, (1 DIMM) X X X
1 The total amount of available memory will be less than 4GB. The amount less depends on the actual system configuration. To fully utilize 4GB
or more of memory requires a 64-bit enabled processor and 64-bit operating system.

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Drives and Removable Storage
MT DT SFF
Bays:
3.5-inch bay (External) 1 1 1 (slimline)
5.25-inch bay (External) 2 1 1 (slimline)
Hard Drives Supported (Internal and External) 2 x 3.5”
Or
2 x 2.5”
1 x 3.5”
Or
2 x 2.5”
1 x 3.5”
Or
2 x 2.5”
Optical Drives Supported (External) 2 1 1 (slimline)
Interface:
SATA 4 3 3
3.5” Hard Drives:
160GB1SATA 10K RPM HDD X X X
500GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X
320GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X
250GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X
160GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X
2.5” Hard Drives
128GB1SATA Solid State HDD X X X
64GB1SATA Solid State HDD X X X
320GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X
250GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X
160GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X
3.5” RAID 1 Data Protection: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives)
160GB1SATA 10K RPM HDD X
500GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X
320GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X
250GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X
160GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X
2.5” RAID 1 Data Protection: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives)
320GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X
250GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X

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MT DT SFF
160GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X
3.5” RAID 0 Performance: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives)
320GB1SATA 10K RPM HDD X
1TB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X
500GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X
320GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X
2.5” RAID 0 Performance: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives)
500GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X
320GB1SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X
Optical Drive: (SFF requires a slimline optical drive)
DVD+/-RW2SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s
DVD-ROM3SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s
DVD+/-RW2 with Blu-Ray-ROM SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s
1For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.
2Discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with some existing drives and players; using DVD+R media provides maximum
compatibility.
3DVD-ROM drives may have write-capable hardware that has been disabled via firmware modifications.
System Board Connectors
NOTE: See Detailed Engineering Specifications for maximum card dimensions support.
MT DT SFF
PCI Slot(s): number of 2 1 0
PCIe x16 Slot: number of 1 1 1
PCIe x16 (wired as x4) Slot: number of 1 1 1
Flexbay 1 1 1
Serial ATA (SATA) 4 3 3

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Graphics/Video Controller
NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with optional riser. SFF supports low profile
card.
MT DT SFF
Integrated ATI Radeon HD 4200 Graphics1Integrated on system board with specific processors
Enhanced Graphic/Video Options
256MB AMD RADEON HD 3450 Graphics, dual DVI or VGA and TV Out Optional full height or low profile card
256MB NVIDIA 9300GE Graphics, dual DVI or VGA and TV Out Optional full height or low profile card
256MB AMD RADEON HD 3470 Graphics, dual DP Optional full height or low profile card
512MB AMD RADEON HD4550 Graphics, dual DP Optional full height or low profile card
512MB NVIDIA NVS420 Graphics, quad DP or DVI NA NA Low Profile
1 Up to 1.7 GB of system memory may be allocated to support integrated graphics, depending on operating system, system memory size and
other factors.
External Ports/Connectors
NOTE: MT supports full height cards, DT supports low profile cards or full height cards with optional riser. SFF supports low
profile cards.
See chassis diagrams section for port/connector locations MT DT SFF
USB 2.0 (includes two internal on MT, DT and SFF) 8 8 8
Serial One rear
PS/2 NA
eSATA One rear
Parallel NA
Network Connector (RJ-45) One rear
Video: (enabled with specific processors)
VGA One rear
Display Port One rear
Audio:
Microphone-in One minijack front
Headphone One minijack front
Stereo line-in/micropone One minijack rear
Speakers line out One minijack rear

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Communications - Network Adapter (NIC) –
NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with optional riser. SFF supports low profile
card.
MT DT SFF
Integrated Broadcom 5761 Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000 (Remote Wake Up, PXE
support) Integrated on system board
Broadcom NetXtreme 10/100/1000 PCIe Gigabit Networking Card (5722) Supports full
height
Low-profile or full
height card with
optional riser
Supports low
profile card
1This term does not connote an actual operating speed of 1 Gb/sec. For high speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and
network infrastructure is required.
Communications – Wireless
MT DT SFF
Broadcom® 1505 PCIe WLAN card -802.11 draft-N WiFi (with Remote Wake Up
support) Optional full height or low profile card
Audio and Speakers
MT DT SFF
RealTek ALC269 High Definition Audio Integrated on system board
Dell AX210 USB Stereo Speakers Optional
Dell AX510/AX510PA Dell Flat Panel Display Soundbar Optional
Dell AY410 Sting 2.1 Muitimedia Speaker System Optional
Keyboard and Mouse
MT DT SFF
Dell USB Keyboard Optional
Dell USB QuietKey Keyboard Optional
Dell USB Multimedia Pro Keyboard Optional
Dell USB Entry Mouse Optional
Dell Laser Mouse Optional

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Security
MT DT SFF
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.21Integrated on system board
Chassis Intrusion Switch Standard
Chassis lock slot Standard
1TPM not available in some regions
Service and Support
NOTE: For more details on Dell Service Plans please to go to www.dell.com/service/service_plans/
MT DT SFF
3 Year Limited Warranty1(3-3-0) Standard
3 Year Next Business Day On-site2Service (3-3-3) Optional
Dell ProSupport Optional
1For a copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. For
more information, visit www.dell.com/warranty.
2Service may be provided by third-party. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Subject to parts
availability, geographical restrictions and terms of service contract. Service timing dependent upon time of day call placed to Dell. U.S. only.
Software
MT DT SFF
Dell Client Manager Available via Dell.com
Dell Control Point Standard
Dell Backup & Recovery Manager Optional
Norton Internet Security 2010 90 Day Trial or Optional Subscription
McAfee 10 Security Center 90 Day Trial or Optional Subscription

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Detailed Engineering Specifications
System Dimensions (Physical)
NOTE: System Weight* and Shipping Weight* is based on a typical configuration and may vary based on PC configuration. A
typical configuration includes: integrated graphics, one hard drive, one optical drive, and one diskette drive.
MT DT SFF
Chassis Volume liters 32.62 15.08 8.00
Chassis Weight*1 pounds/kilograms
25.3 / 11.6
16.5 / 7.26
13 / 5.90
Chassis Dimensions: (HxWxD)
Height inches/centimeters
15.8 / 40.8 4.4 / 11.4 3.5 / 9.26
Width inches/centimeters
7.4 / 18.7 15.4 / 39.9 11.8 / 31.4
Depth inches/centimeters
17.2 / 43.3 13.7 / 35.3 12.9 / 34
Shipping Weight*1 pounds/kilograms includes packaging materials
43.5 / 19.73
28.0 / 12.7
11.25/ 28.6
Packaging Parameters (HxWxD)2
Height inches/centimeters 22.06/ 56.0 20.35/ 51.7 20.75/ 52.7
Width inches/centimeters 20.94/ 53.2 20.04/ 50.9 16.38/ 41.6
Depth inches/centimeters 14.56/ 37.0 11.96/ 30.4 11.25/ 28.6
1 Weights are approximates and may change based on system configuration and included accessories.
2 Dimensions are DAO specific. Each region has unique packing.
System Board Connector Maximum Allowable Dimensions
MT DT SFF
PCI Slot(s) Dimensions: (HxL) 2 1 0
Height inches/centimeters 4.376/11.115 2.731/6.89
Length inches/centimeters 6.6/16.765* 6.6/16.765
PCIe x16 Slot Dimensions: (HxL) 1 1 1
Height inches/centimeters 4.376/11.115 2.731/6.89

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Length inches/centimeters 6.6/16.765* 6.6/16.765
PCIe x16 (wired as x4)Slot Dimensions: (HxL) 1 1 1
Height inches/centimeters 4.376/11.115 2.731/6.89
Length inches/centimeters 6.6/16.765* 6.6/16.765
* Card length can be longer than standard Half-Length Card but cannot be a Full-Length Card.
** 6.9/17.53 in/cm is longer than the standard Half-Length Card
System Level Environmental and Operating Conditions
MT DT SFF
Temperature
Operating 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F)
Non-Operating (Storage) -40° to 65° C (-40° to -149° F)
Relative Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Maximum vibration
Operating 5 to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G2/Hz
Non-Operating 5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G2/Hz
Maximum Shock
Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2
msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 in/sec [51
cm/sec])
Non-Operating 105 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2
msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 50 in/sec
[127 cm/sec])
Maximum Altitude
Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
Non-Operating –15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)