Dell OptiPlex 7090 Micro Form Factor: Setup and Specifications
This document provides setup instructions and detailed specifications for the Dell OptiPlex 7090 Micro Form Factor computer.
Chapter 1: Set up your OptiPlex 7090 Micro
Follow these steps to set up your computer. Note that the images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
- Step 1: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
- Step 2: Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network.
- Step 3: Connect the display.
- Step 4: Connect the power cable.
- Step 5: Press the power button.
- Step 6: Finish Windows setup. Follow the on-screen instructions. Dell Technologies recommends connecting to a network for Windows updates. If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password when prompted. Sign in with or create a Microsoft account if connected to the internet, or create an offline account if not. Enter your contact details on the Support and Protection screen.
- Step 7: Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu.
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Dell apps | Details |
[Checkmark Symbol] Dell Product Registration | Register your computer with Dell. |
[Gear Symbol] Dell Help & Support | Access help and support for your computer. |
[Wrench Symbol] SupportAssist | SupportAssist is a smart technology that optimizes settings, detects issues, removes viruses, and notifies you about system updates. It proactively checks system hardware and software health and sends necessary information to Dell for troubleshooting if an issue is detected. SupportAssist is preinstalled on most Dell devices running Windows. For more information, see the SupportAssist for Business PCs User's Guide on www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools. |
[Download Symbol] Dell Update | Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device drivers. |
[Cloud Symbol] Dell Digital Delivery | Download software applications, including software purchased but not preinstalled. |
Chapter 2: Views of OptiPlex 7090 Tower
Front
The front view of the OptiPlex 7090 Tower shows the following ports and controls:
- 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
The back view of the OptiPlex 7090 Tower shows the following ports:
- 1. RJ45 Ethernet port
- 2. Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
- 3. Kensington 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 (configurable with Serial port, PS2 port, VGA port, DisplayPort 1.4 port, HDMI 2.0 port, or USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DP Alt-mode)
- 11. External antenna connector
System board layout
The system board layout for the discrete configuration includes:
- 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
The system board layout for the 35 W configuration includes:
- 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
The system board layout for the 65 W configuration includes:
- 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
Chapter 3: Specifications of OptiPlex 7090 Micro
Dimensions and weight
Description | Values |
Height: | 182 mm (7.16 in.) |
Front height | 182 mm (7.16 in.) |
Rear height | 178.50 mm (7.02 in.) |
Width | 36 mm (1.41 in.) |
Depth | 1.18 kg (2.60 lb) |
Weight | The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability. |
Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your OptiPlex 7090 Micro. Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary by region/country.
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 GHz | 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 |
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 |
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.
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-bit
- 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.
Description | Values |
Memory slots | Two DIMM slots |
Memory type | DDR4 |
Memory speed | 2666/2933/3200 MHz |
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 |
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Memory configuration matrix
Configuration | Slot DIMM1 | Slot 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 | |
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. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
Description | Values |
Interface | PCIe 3 x4 NVMe |
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
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 |
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 |
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.
Description | Values |
M.2 | One M.2 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth card, Two M.2 2230/2280 slot for SSD/Intel Optane |
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article 000144170 at www.dell.com/support.
Communications
Ethernet
Description | Values |
Model number | Intel i219-LM |
Transfer rate | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Wireless module
Description | Qualcomm QCA61x4a | Qualcomm QCA9377 | Intel AX201 |
Model number | |||
Transfer rate | Up to 867 Mbps | Up to 433 Mbps | Up to 2.40 Gbps |
Frequency bands supported | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
Wireless standards | 802.11ac | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax) |
Encryption |
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Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your OptiPlex 7090 Micro.
Description | Values |
Audio type | 4 Channel High Definition Audio |
Audio controller | Realtek ALC3246 |
Internal audio interface | Intel HDA (high-definition audio) |
External audio interface |
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your OptiPlex 7090 Micro. Your computer supports one of the following configurations:
Storage | 1st 2.5-inch hard drive | Single M.2 socket | 2nd M.2 2280 socket | 1st Bootable Device | |
2.5-inch hard drive | Y | N | N | 2.5-inch hard drive | |
M.2 solid-state drive | N | Y | N | M.2 solid-state drive | |
Dual M.2 solid-state drive | N | Y | Y | 1st M.2 solid-state drive | |
M.2 solid-state drive | 2.5-inch hard drive/ solid-state drive | N | Y | N | M.2 solid-state drive |
M.2 Intel Optane | 2.5-inch hard drive | Y | Y | N | 2.5-inch hard drive |
Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
2.5-inch, 5400 RPM, hard-disk drive | SATA 3.0 | Up to 2 TB |
2.5-inch, 7200 RPM, hard-disk drive | SATA 3.0 | Up to 1 TB |
2.5-inch, 7200 RPM, FIPS Self-Encrypting Opal 2.0, hard-disk drive | SATA 3.0 | Up to 500 GB |
M.2 2230 solid-state drive | PCIe 3 Gen x4 NVMe, Class 35 | Up to 512 GB |
M.2 2280 solid-state drive | PCIe 3 Gen x4 NVMe, Class 40 | Up to 2 TB |
M.2 2280 solid-state drive | PCIe 4 Gen x4 NVMe, Class 40 | Up to 2 TB |
M.2 2280 Opal Self-Encrypting solid-state drive | PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, Class 40 | Up to 1 TB |
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
For optimal performance when configuring drives as a RAID volume, Dell recommends drive models that are identical.
NOTE: RAID is not supported on Intel Optane configurations.
RAID 0 (Striped, Performance) volumes benefit from higher performance when drives are matched because the data is split across multiple drives. Any I/O operations with block sizes larger than the stripe size splits the I/O and become constrained by the slowest of the drives. For RAID 0 I/O operations where block sizes are smaller than the stripe size, whichever drive the I/O operation targets determines the performance, which increases variability and results in inconsistent latencies. This variability is particularly pronounced for write operations, and it can be problematic for applications that perform thousands of random writes per second in small block sizes.
RAID 1 (Mirrored, Data Protection) volumes benefit from higher performance when drives are matched because the data is mirrored across multiple drives. All I/O operations must be performed identically to both drives, thus variations in drive performance when the models are different, results in the I/O operations completing only as fast as the slowest drive. While this does not suffer the variable latency issue in small random I/O operations as with RAID 0 across heterogeneous drives, the impact is nonetheless large because the higher performing drive becomes limited in all I/O types. One of the worst examples of constrained performance here is when using unbuffered I/O. To ensure that writes are fully committed to non-volatile regions of the RAID volume, unbuffered I/O bypasses cache (for example by using the Force Unit Access bit in the NVMe protocol) and the I/O operation will not complete until all the drives in the RAID volume have completed the request to commit the data. This kind of IO operation completely negates any advantage of a higher performing drive in the volume.
Care must be taken to match not only the drive vendor, capacity, and class, but also the specific model. Drives from the same vendor, with the same capacity, and even within the same class, can have different performance characteristics for certain types of I/O operations. Thus, matching by model ensures that the RAID volumes are consisted of a homogeneous array of drives that deliver all the benefits of a RAID volume without incurring the additional penalties when one or more drives in the volume are lower performing.
OptiPlex 7090Micro supports RAID with more than one hard drive configuration.
Hard drive preloaded bracket matrix
3.5-inch Caddy/Bracket | No |
2.5-inch Caddy/Bracket | No |
Power adapter
Description | 90 W (35 W CPU) | 130 W (35 W CPU) | 180 W (65 W CPU and DGFX SKU) |
Type | |||
Diameter (connector) | 4.5 mm x 2.9 mm | 4.5 mm x 2.9 mm | 7.4 mm x 5.1 mm |
Input voltage | 100 VAC-240 VAC | 100 VAC-240 VAC | 100 VAC-240 VAC |
Input frequency | 50 Hz-60 Hz | 50 Hz-60 Hz | 50 Hz-60 Hz |
Input current (maximum) | 1.50 A | 2.50 A | 2.34 A |
Output current (continuous) | 4.62 A | 6.70 A | 9.23 A |
Rated output voltage | 19.50 VDC | 19.50 VDC | 19.50 VDC |
Temperature range: | |||
Operating | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
Storage | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your OptiPlex 7090 Micro.
Controller | External display support | Memory size | Processor |
Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Two DisplayPort 1.4 ports | Shared system memory | 10th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 |
Intel UHD Graphics 730/750 | Two DisplayPort 1.4 ports | Shared system memory | 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9 |
GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your OptiPlex 7090 Micro.
Controller | External display support | Memory size | Memory type |
AMD Radeon RX 640 |
| 4 GB | GDDR5 |
Multiple display support matrix
Graphics Card | Radeon RX 640 |
Memory | 4 GB GDDR5 |
Video Ports on Graphics Card |
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Max Displays (direct connect) | 3 |
Max Displays (DP multi-stream) | 1 |
Number of displays | 3 |
Supported Resolution | 3 x FHD (1920 x 1080) |
Total Power | 40 W |
Hardware Security
One Kensington security-cable slot | |
One Padlock loop | |
Chassis intrusion switch | |
SafeID including Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 | |
Smart card keyboard (FIPS) | |
Microsoft 10 Device Guard and Credential Guard (Enterprise SKU) | |
Microsoft Windows Bitlocker | |
Local hard drive data wipe through BIOS (Secure Erase) | |
Self-encrypting storage drives (Opal, FIPS) | |
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 | |
China TPM | |
Intel Secure Boot | |
Intel Authenticate | |
SafeBIOS: includes Dell Off-host BIOS Verification, BIOS Resilience, BIOS Recovery, and additional BIOS Controls | |
Physical Security Options: Chassis lock slot support, Chassis Intrusion Switch, Lockable Cable Covers, Supply chain tamper alerts |
Environmental
Feature | OptiPlex 7090 Micro |
Recyclable packaging | Yes |
BFR/PVC-free chassis | No |
MultiPack packaging | Yes (US only) (optional) |
Energy-Efficient Power Supply | Standard |
ENV0424 compliant | Yes |
NOTE: Wood-based fiber packaging contains a minimum of 35% recycled content by total weight of wood-based fiber. Packaging that contains without wood-based fiber can be claimed as Not Applicable.
Energy Star, EPEAT and Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Features | Specifications |
Energy Star 8.0 | Compliant configurations available |
EPEAT | Gold and Silver compliant configurations available |
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.01,2 | Integrated on system board |
Firmware-TPM (Discrete TPM disabled) | Optional |
NOTE:
- TPM 2.0 is FIPS 140-2 certified.
- TPM is not available in all countries.
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your OptiPlex 7090 Micro.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Description | Operating | Storage |
Temperature range | 0 °C-35 °C (50 °F−95 °F) | -40°C-65°C (-40°F-149°F) |
Relative humidity (maximum) | 20% to 80% (non-condensing, Max dew point temperature = 26°C) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing, Max dew point temperature = 33°C) |
Vibration (maximum)* | 0.26 GRMS random at 5 Hz to 350 Hz | 1.37 GRMS random at 5 Hz to 350 Hz |
Shock (maximum) | Bottom half-sine pulse with a change in velocity of 50.8 cm/sec (20 in./sec) | 105G half-sine pulse with a change in velocity of 133 cm/sec (52.5 in./sec) |
Altitude range | 3048 m (10,000 ft) | 10,668 m (35,000 ft) |
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
Chapter 4: Getting help and contacting Dell
Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources:
Self-help resources | Resource location |
Information about Dell products and services | www.dell.com |
My Dell | [Dell Logo] |
Tips | [Lightbulb Symbol] |
Contact Support | In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. |
Online help for operating system | www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.com/support/linux |
Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and documents. | Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support. For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your computer, see Locate the Service Tag on your computer. |
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns |
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Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.