Dell OptiPlex 3090 User Manual

system will ask for this on each reboot. If the recovery key is not known this can result in data loss or an
unnecessary operating system re-install. For more information on this subject, see Knowledge Article: https://
www.dell.com/support/article/sln153694
Steps
1. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 6 in Updating the BIOS in Windows to download the latest BIOS setup program file.
2. Create a bootable USB drive. For more information, see the knowledge base article 000145519 at www.dell.com/support.
3. Copy the BIOS setup program file to the bootable USB drive.
4. Connect the bootable USB drive to the computer that needs the BIOS update.
5. Restart the computer and press F12 .
6. Select the USB drive from the One Time Boot Menu.
7. Type the BIOS setup program filename and press Enter.
The BIOS Update Utility appears.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the BIOS update.
Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu
Update your computer BIOS using the BIOS update.exe file that is copied to a FAT32 USB drive and booting from the F12
One-Time boot menu.
About this task
CAUTION:
If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it
will not recognize the BitLocker key. You will then be prompted to enter the recovery key to progress and the
system will ask for this on each reboot. If the recovery key is not known this can result in data loss or an
unnecessary operating system re-install. For more information on this subject, see Knowledge Article: https://
www.dell.com/support/article/sln153694
BIOS Update
You can run the BIOS update file from Windows using a bootable USB drive or you can also update the BIOS from the F12
One-Time boot menu on the computer.
Most of the Dell computers built after 2012 have this capability, and you can confirm by booting your computer to the F12
One-Time Boot Menu to see if BIOS FLASH UPDATE is listed as a boot option for your computer. If the option is listed, then the
BIOS supports this BIOS update option.
NOTE: Only computers with BIOS Flash Update option in the F12 One-Time boot menu can use this function.
Updating from the One-Time boot menu
To update your BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu, you need the following:
● USB drive formatted to the FAT32 file system (key does not have to be bootable)
● BIOS executable file that you downloaded from the Dell Support website and copied to the root of the USB drive
● AC power adapter that is connected to the computer
● Functional computer battery to flash the BIOS
Perform the following steps to perform the BIOS update flash process from the F12 menu:
CAUTION:
Do not turn off the computer during the BIOS update process. The computer may not boot if you turn
off your computer.
Steps
1. From a turn off state, insert the USB drive where you copied the flash into a USB port of the computer.
2. Turn on the computer and press F12 to access the One-Time Boot Menu, select BIOS Update using the mouse or arrow keys
then press Enter.
The flash BIOS menu is displayed.
3. Click Flash from file.
4. Select external USB device.
BIOS setup
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Dell OptiPlex 3090 Specifications

General

Processor cache	8 MB
Processor cores	4
Processor model	i5-1145G7
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5
Configurable TDP-up	28 W
Processor frequency	- GHz
Configurable TDP-down	12 W
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor boost frequency	4.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequency	2.6 GHz
Number of processors installed	1
Configurable TDP-down frequency	1.1 GHz
Non-ECC	Yes
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	16 GB
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory clock speed	3200 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Microphone in	No
DisplayPort version	1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Power supply	65 W
Power supply input voltage	100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Operating shock	110 G
Operating altitude	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating shock	160 G
Operating vibration	0.66 G
Non-operating altitude	-15.2 - 10668 m
Non-operating vibration	1.3 G
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Antenna type	2x2
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111HS
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version	5.0
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
WLAN controller model	Qualcomm QCA61x4A
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
WLAN controller manufacturer	Qualcomm
SSD capacity	256 GB
SSD interface	NVMe, PCI Express
Storage media	SSD
SSD form factor	M.2
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Chassis type	UFF
Product color	Black
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board graphics card model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Audio chip	Realtek ALC3204-CG
Audio system	High Definition Audio
Product type	Mini PC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	19.7 mm
Width	96.1 mm
Height	256.2 mm
Weight	650 g