OptiPlex Small Form Factor Cable Cover and Dust Filter Installation Guide

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OptiPlex Small Form Factor Dust Filter

The dust filter for the OptiPlex Small Form Factor helps protect the computer from fine dust particles. After installation, you can set a pre-boot reminder in the BIOS to clean or replace the dust filter at customized time interval using the interval setting in the BIOS.

Steps

  1. Follow the instructions in Before you begin.
  2. Starting from the top edge, align the edges of the dust filter with the edges of the computer.
    Image of aligning the dust filter to the chassis
  3. Gently push the lower edge of the dust filter to close it over the computer.
  4. Gently push the edges of the dust filter to click the dust filter into place.
    Image of installing the dust filter on the chassis
  5. Follow the instructions in After you install.
  6. Restart the system and press F2 immediately to enter the BIOS Setup menu.
  7. In the BIOS Setup menu, go to System Configuration > Dust Filter Maintenance and select from any of the following intervals: 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, or 180 days.
    NOTE:By default, the Dust Filter Maintenance setting is disabled.
    NOTE:Alerts are generated only during a system reboot and not during normal operating system operation.
    NOTE:To clean the dust filter, brush or gently vacuum and then wipe down the external surfaces with a moist cloth.
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