Dell OptiPlex 7090 Operation and maintenance manual

OptiPlex 7090 Micro Form Factor
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: D14U
Regulatory Type: D14U004/D14U005
May 2021
Rev. A00

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Chapter 1: Set up your OptiPlex 7090 Micro.................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2: Views of OptiPlex 7090 Tower..................................................................................... 9
Front....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Back........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
System board layout.......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3: Specifications of OptiPlex 7090 Micro........................................................................15
Dimensions and weight..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Processor............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Chipset..................................................................................................................................................................................17
Operating system............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................17
Memory configuration matrix ...................................................................................................................................18
Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage (optional).............................................................................. 19
External ports......................................................................................................................................................................19
Internal slots....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Communications................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)................................................................................................... 22
Hard drive preloaded bracket matrix............................................................................................................................ 23
Power adapter....................................................................................................................................................................23
GPU—Integrated.............................................................................................................................................................. 23
GPU—Discrete.................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Multiple display support matrix...................................................................................................................................... 24
Hardware Security............................................................................................................................................................ 24
Environmental.................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Energy Star, EPEAT and Trusted Platform Module (TPM).................................................................................... 25
Operating and storage environment.............................................................................................................................25
Chapter 4: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 27
Contents
Contents 3

Set up your OptiPlex 7090 Micro
The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Steps
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.
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 Technologies recommends:
●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
Dell apps Details
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Access help and support for your computer.
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued)
Dell apps Details
SupportAssist
SupportAssist is the smart technology that keeps your
computer running at its best by optimizing settings,
detecting issues, removing viruses and notifies when you
must make system updates. SupportAssist proactively
checks the health of your system's hardware and software.
When an issue is detected, the necessary system state
information is sent to Dell to begin troubleshooting.
SupportAssist is preinstalled on most of the Dell devices
running Windows operating system. For more information,
see SupportAssist for Business PCs User's Guide on
www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and important
device drivers as they become available.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications including software that is
purchased but not preinstalled on your computer.
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Views of OptiPlex 7090 Tower
Front
1. Power button with diagnostic LED
2. Hard-disk activity light
3. Universal audio jack port
4. Re-tasking Line-in/Line out audio port
5. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 capable Type-C port
6. USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with PowerShare
Back
Integrated
2
Views of OptiPlex 7090 Tower 9

1. RJ45 Ethernet port
2. Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
3. Kensignton cable-lock slot
4. DisplayPort 1.4
5. Power connector port
6. Padlock loop
7. Thumbscrew
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port
9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port with Smart Power on
10. Serial/Video port with Serial port/PS2 port/VGA port/DisplayPort 1.4 port/HDMI 2.0 port/USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port with
DP Alt-mode (optional)
11. External antenna connector
Discrete
10 Views of OptiPlex 7090 Tower

1. RJ45 Ethernet port
2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port with Smart Power on
3. Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
4. Kensignton cable-lock slot
5. DisplayPort 1.4
6. Power connector port
7. Padlock loop
8. Thumbscrew
9. AMD Radeon RX 640 with two mini DisplayPort (mDP) ports and DisplayPort 1.4
10. External antenna connector
System board layout
Views of OptiPlex 7090 Tower 11

Discrete system board
1. M.2 WLAN connector
2. M.2 SSD PCIe connector
3. Coin-cell battery
4. M.2 SSD PCIe connector
5. Riser card connector
6. Processor socket
7. Memory slots
8. Intrusion switch
12 Views of OptiPlex 7090 Tower

35 W system board
1. M.2 WLAN card connector
2. M.2 SSD PCIe connector
3. 2.5-inch hard-drive connector
4. Coin-cell battery
5. Optional video connector (VGA Port/DisplayPort 1.4 Port/HDMI 2.0b Port)
6. Optional connector (USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port)
7. Optional Keyboard and mouse serial port connector
8. Processor socket
9. CPU Fan connector
10. Internal speaker connector
11. Memory modules
12. M.2 SSD PCIe connector
Views of OptiPlex 7090 Tower 13

65 W system board
1. M.2 WLAN card connector
2. 2.5-inch hard-drive connector
3. M.2 SSD PCIe connector
4. Coin-cell battery
5. Optional video connector (VGA Port/DisplayPort 1.4 Port/HDMI 2.0b Port)
6. Optional connector (USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port)
7. Optional Keyboard and mouse serial port connector
8. Processor socket
9. CPU Fan connector
10. Internal speaker connector
11. Memory modules
12. Intrusion switch
13. M.2 SSD PCIe connector
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Specifications of OptiPlex 7090 Micro
Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your OptiPlex 7090 Micro.
Table 2. Dimensions and weight
Description Values
Height:
Front height 182 mm (7.16 in.)
Rear height 182 mm (7.16 in.)
Width 178.50 mm (7.02 in.)
Depth 36 mm (1.41 in.)
Weight
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the
configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
1.18 kg (2.60 lb)
Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors that are supported by your OptiPlex 7090 Micro .
NOTE: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability subject to change and may vary by
region/country.
Table 3. Processor
Processor type Processor
wattage
Processor
core count
Processor
thread count
Processor
speed
Processor
cache
Integrated graphics
10th Generation
Intel Core
i3-10105T
65 W 4 8 3.0 GHz to 3.9
GHzz
6 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
10th Generation
Intel Core i3-10105
65 W 4 8 3.7 GHz to 4.4
GHz
6 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
10th Generation
Intel Core
i3-10305T
35 W 4 8 3.0 GHz to 4.0
GHz
8 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
10th Generation
Intel Core
i3-10305
65 W 4 8 3.8 GHz to 4.5
GHz
8 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
10th Generation
Intel Core
i5-10505
65 W 6 12 3.2 GHz to 4.6
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
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Table 3. Processor (continued)
Processor type Processor
wattage
Processor
core count
Processor
thread count
Processor
speed
Processor
cache
Integrated graphics
10th Generation
Intel Core
i5-10400T
35 W 6 12 2.0 GHz to 3.6
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
10th Generation
Intel Core
i5-10400
65 W 6 12 2.9 GHz to 4.3
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
10th Generation
Intel Core
i5-10500T
35 W 6 12 2.3 GHz to 3.8
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
10th Generation
Intel Core
i5-10500
65 W 6 12 3.1 GHz to 4.5
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
10th Generation
Intel Core
i5-10600T
35 W 6 12 2.4 GHz to 4.0
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
10th Generation
Intel Core
i5-10600
65 W 6 12 3.3 GHz to 4.8
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
10th Generation
Intel Core
i7-10700T
35 W 8 16 2.0 GHz to 4.5
GHz
16 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
10th Generation
Intel Core
i7-10700
65 W 8 16 2.9 GHz to 4.8
GHz
16 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
10th Generation
Intel Core
i9-10900T
35 W 10 20 1.9 GHz to 4.6
GHz
20 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
10th Generation
Intel Core
i9-10900
65 W 10 20 2.8 GHz to 5.2
GHz
20 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630
11th Generation
Intel Core
i5-11400T
35 W 6 12 1.3 GHz to 3.7
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 730
11th Generation
Intel Core i5-11400
65 W 6 12 2.6 GHz to 4.4
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 730
11th Generation
Intel Core
i5-11500T
35 W 6 12 1.5 GHz to 3.9
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 750
11th Generation
Intel Core i5-11500
65 W 6 12 2.7 GHz to 4.6
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 750
11th Generation
Intel Core
i5-11600T
35 W 6 12 1.7 GHz to 4.1
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 750
11th Generation
Intel Core i5-11600
65 W 6 12 2.8 GHz to 4.8
GHz
12 MB Intel UHD Graphics 750
11th Generation
Intel Core
i7-11700T
35 W 8 16 1.4 GHz to 4.6
GHz
16 MB Intel UHD Graphics 750
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Table 3. Processor (continued)
Processor type Processor
wattage
Processor
core count
Processor
thread count
Processor
speed
Processor
cache
Integrated graphics
11th Generation
Intel Core i7-11700
65 W 8 16 2.5 GHz to 4.9
GHz
16 MB Intel UHD Graphics 750
11th Generation
Intel Core
i9-11900T
35 W 8 16 1.5 GHz to 4.9
GHz
16 MB Intel UHD Graphics 750
11th Generation
Intel Core i9-11900
65 W 8 16 2.5 GHz to 5.2
GHz
16 MB Intel UHD Graphics 750
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your OptiPlex 7090 Micro
Table 4. Chipset
Description Option one Option two
Processors 10th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
Chipset Intel Q570 Intel Q570
DRAM bus width 64-bit (for single channel) 64-bit (for single channel)
Flash EPROM 32 MB 32 MB
PCIe bus Up to Gen 3.0 Up to Gen 3.0
Operating system
Your OptiPlex 7090 Micro supports the following operating systems:
●Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
●Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC (OEM only)
●Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
●Windows 10 Pro Education, 64-bt
●Kylin Linux Desktop version 10.1 (China only)
●Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS, 64-bit
●Windows 10 CMIT Government Edition 64-bit (China only)
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your OptiPlex 7090 Micro.
Table 5. Memory specifications
Description Values
Memory slots Two DIMM slots
Memory type DDR4
Memory speed 2666/2933/3200 MHz
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Table 5. Memory specifications (continued)
Description Values
Maximum memory configuration 64 GB
Minimum memory configuration 4 GB
Memory size per slot 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Memory configurations supported ●4 GB, 1 x 4 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz for 10th Generation
Intel Core i5, 2933 MHz for 10th Generation Intel Core
i7/i9, 3200 MHz for 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
processors
●8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz for 10th Generation
Intel Core i5, 2933 MHz for 10th Generation Intel Core
i7/i9, 3200 MHz for 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
processors
●8 GB, 2 x 4 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz for 10th Generation
Intel Core i5, 2933 MHz for 10th Generation Intel Core
i7/i9, 3200 MHz for 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
processors
●16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz for 10th Generation
Intel Core i5, 2933 MHz for 10th Generation Intel Core
i7/i9, 3200 MHz for 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
processors
●16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz for 10th Generation
Intel Core i5, 2933 MHz for 10th Generation Intel Core
i7/i9, 3200 MHz for 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
processors
●32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz for 10th Generation
Intel Core i5, 2933 MHz for 10th Generation Intel Core
i7/i9, 3200 MHz for 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
processors
●32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz for 10th Generation
Intel Core i5, 2933 MHz for 10th Generation Intel Core
i7/i9, 3200 MHz for 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
processors
●64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz for 10th Generation
Intel Core i5, 2933 MHz for 10th Generation Intel Core
i7/i9, 3200 MHz for 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
processors
Memory configuration matrix
Table 6. Memory configuration matrix
Configuration Slot
DIMM1 DIMM2
4 GB DDR4 4 GB
8 GB DDR4 4 GB 4 GB
8 GB DDR4 8 GB
16 GB DDR4 8 GB 8 GB
16 GB DDR4 16 GB
32 GB DDR4 16 GB 16 GB
32 GB DDR4 32 GB
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Table 6. Memory configuration matrix (continued)
Configuration Slot
DIMM1 DIMM2
64 GB DDR4 32 GB 32 GB
Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage
(optional)
Intel Optane Memory 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.
Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage functions as both a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator (enabling
enhanced read/write speeds for hard-drive storage) and a solid-state storage solution. It neither replaces nor adds to the
memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
Table 7. Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage specifications
Description Values
Interface PCIe 3 x4 NVMe
●One PCIe 3 x2 for Optane memory
●One PCIe 3 x2 for solid-state storage
Connector M.2
Form factor 2280
Capacity (Intel Optane memory) Up to 32 GB
Capacity (solid-state storage) Up to 512 GB
NOTE: Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:
●9th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors
●Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
●Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9.1.1018 or higher
External ports
Table 8. External ports-Integrated
Description Values
Network port/slots Rear
●One RJ45 Ethernet port
●Two knock-out slots for wireless antenna
USB ports Front
●One USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 capable Type-C port
●One USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with power share
Rear
●One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
●One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with smart power on
●Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
Audio port Front
●One Universal audio jack
●One re-tasking Line out/Line in audio port
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Table 8. External ports-Integrated (continued)
Description Values
Video port/ports Rear
●One Serial/Video port with Serial/Serial+PS2 port/VGA
port/DisplayPort 1.4 port/HDMI 2.0 Port/USB 3.2 Gen2
Type-C Port with Alt-mode (optional)
●Two DisplayPort 1.4 ports
Media-card reader N/A
Power-adapter port Rear
●DC-in power input: 4.5 mm barrel type
Security-cable slot Rear
●One Kensington security-cable slot
●One padlock loop lock
Table 9. External ports-Discrete
Description Values
Network Rear
●One RJ45 Ethernet port
●Two knock-out slots for wireless antenna
USB ports Front
●One USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 capable Type-C port
●One USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port with power share
Rear
●One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with smart power on
●Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
Audio port Front
●One Universal audio jack
●One re-tasking Line out/Line in audio port
Video port/ports Rear
●Two mini DisplayPort 1.4 ports
●Two DisplayPort 1.4 ports
Media-card reader N/A
Power-adapter port Rear
●DC-in power input: 7.4 mm barrel type
Security-cable slot Rear
●One Kensington security-cable slot
●One padlock loop lock
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your OptiPlex 7090 Micro.
Table 10. Internal slots
Description Values
M.2 ●One M.2 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth card
●Two M.2 2230/2280 slot for SSD/Intel Optane
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