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 StartHelp 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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