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OptiPlex 7040M Owner's Manual

Specifications

NOTE:Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer in:
  • Windows 10, click or tap Start Start icon > Settings > System > About.
  • Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, click or tap Start Start icon > PC Settings > PC and devices > PC Info.
  • Windows 7, click Start Start icon, right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.
Table 1. ProcessorThe following table describes the computer’s processor information:
FeatureSpecification
Processor type6th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 series
Total cacheUp to 8 MB cache depending on processor type
Table 2. MemoryThe following table describes the computer’s memory information:
FeatureSpecification
Memory type DDR4
Memory speed 2133 MHz
Memory connectorsTwo SoDIMM slots
Memory capacity4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
Minimum memory 4 GB
NOTE:The minimum memory may differ based on the operating system installed on the computer.
Maximum memory32 GB
NOTE:Each memory module slot supports a minimum of 4 GB and a maximum of 16 GB.
Table 3. VideoThe following table describes the computer’s video information:
Feature Specification
IntegratedIntel HD Graphics
Table 4. AudioThe following table describes the computer’s audio information:
FeatureSpecification
IntegratedRealtek HDA Codec ALC3234
Table 5. NetworkThe following table describes the computer’s Ethernet port information:
FeatureSpecification
IntegratedIntel I219 LM Ethernet capable of 10/100/1000 communication
Table 6. System information The following table describes the computer’s chipset information:
FeatureSpecification
System chipsetIntel Q170 chipset
Table 7. Expansion bus The following table describes the computer’s external ports’ information:
FeatureSpecification
Bus typeUSB 2.0, USB 3.0, SATA 3, and PCle up to Gen 3
Bus speed
  • USB 2.0 – 480 Mbps
  • USB 3.0 – 5 Gbps
  • SATA 3.0 – 6 Gbps
  • PCIe – 8 Gbps
Table 8. Cards The following table describes the computer’s external cards’ information:
FeatureSpecification
WLAN card
  • Intel Dual Bank Wireless-AC 8260 (M.2)
  • 802.11 ac
  • Bluetooth 4.1
  • WiDi (Wireless Display)
NOTE:For optimal performance, it is recommended to use the wireless display feature with an access point that supports 5 GHz standard.
SSD cardOne M.2 22x80 socket 3 SSD
Table 9. DrivesThe following table describes the computer’s SATA drive information:
FeatureSpecification
Internally accessible2.5-inch SATA drive bay
Table 10. External connectorsThe following table describes the computer’s external connectors’ information:
Feature Specification
Audio
Front panel
  • Universal headset
  • Line out connector
Network adapter RJ-45 connector
SerialPS2 and serial connector (optional)
USB 2.0 (front/back/internal)0/0/1
USB 3.0 (front/back/internal)2/4/0
Video
  • 15-pin VGA connector (optional)
  • Two 20-pin DisplayPort connector (one of the DisplayPort connectors is optional).
  • 19-pin HDMI connector
NOTE:Available video connectors may vary based on the optional graphic board selected.
Table 11. Controls and lights The following table describes the computer’s light information:
Feature Specification
Front of the computer
Power button lightWhite light — Solid white light indicates power-on state; slow blinking white light indicates sleep state of the computer.
Drive activity lightWhite light — Slow blinking white light indicates that the computer is reading data from or writing data to the hard drive.
Back of the computer
Link integrity light on integrated network adapter Green — A 10 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer.
Green — A 100 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer.
Orange — A 1000 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer.
Off (no light) — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
Network activity light on integrated network adapterYellow light — A breathing yellow light indicates that network activity is present.
Power supply diagnostic lightGreen light — The power supply is turned on and is functional. The power cable must be connected to the power connector (at the back of the computer) and the electrical outlet.
Table 12. PowerThe following table describes the computer’s power information:
Items WattageVoltage
Power adapter65 W19.5 V DC, 3.34 A
Coin cell battery3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell
Table 13. Physical dimensionThe following table describes the computer’s physical dimension information:
PhysicalMicro Premier
Height18.2 cm (7.2 inches)
Width3.6 cm (1.4 inches)
Depth17.6 cm (7 inches)
Weight1.41 kg (3.12 lb)
Table 14. EnvironmentalThe following table describes the computer’s environmental information:
FeatureSpecification
Temperature range
Operating5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Non-Operating–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum)
Operating20% to 80% (non condensing)
Non-Operating5% to 95% (non condensing)
Maximum vibration
Operating0.66 Grms
Non-Operating1.37 Grms
Maximum shock
Operating40 G
Non-Operating105 G
Altitude
Operating–15.2 m to 30482000 m (–50 to 10,0006560 ft)
Non-Operating–15.20 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne contaminant levelG1 or lower as defined by ANSI/ISA-S71.04-1985

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