DELL INSPIRON 3880 (01) PDF MANUAL

DELL INSPIRON 3880 (01) PDF SUMMARY:

How do I set up my computer?

1. Connect the keyboard and mouse.

2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network.

3. Connect the display. If you ordered your computer with a discrete graphics card, the HDMI and VGA ports on the back panel of your computer are covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card.

4. Connect the power cable.

5. Press the power button.

6. Finish operating system setup.

   For Ubuntu: Follow the instructions on the screen to finish setup.

   For Windows: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, it is recommended that you: Connect to a network for Windows updates. NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted. If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an offline account. On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.

7. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu.

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Where can I find the optical-drive emergency eject pinhole?

The optical-drive emergency eject pinhole is located on the front of the Inspiron 3880.

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What do I do if the optical-drive eject button fails?

Use the optical-drive emergency eject pinhole to manually eject the optical-drive tray. For more information about manually ejecting optical-drive trays, see the knowledge base article SLN301118 at http://www.dell.com/support.

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What does the optical-drive activity light indicate?

The optical-drive activity light turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the optical disc.

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What does pressing the power button do?

Pressing the power button turns on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state. Pressing the power button will put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on.

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How do I force shut-down the computer?

Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to force shut-down the computer.

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Can I customize the power-button behavior?

Yes, you can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. For more information, see Me and My Dell at http://www.dell.com/support/manuals.

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What type of cards does the SD-card slot support?

The computer supports the following card types: Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), and Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC).

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What is the function of the headset port?

The headset port is used to connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

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What is the data transfer speed of the USB 2.0 ports?

The USB 2.0 ports provide data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.

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What is the data transfer speed of the USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports?

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports provide data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

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What is the function of the expansion-card slots?

The expansion-card slots provide access to ports on any installed PCI Express cards.

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What is the function of the power-supply diagnostics light?

The power-supply diagnostics light indicates the power-supply state.

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What is the function of the padlock ring(s)?

Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer.

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What is the function of the security-cable slot?

Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

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What is the function of the line-out port?

The line-out port is used to connect speakers.

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What is the function of the HDMI port?

The HDMI port connects to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device and provides video and audio output. This port is not available for computers shipped with 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10400F and 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700F processors.

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What is the function of the VGA port?

The VGA port connects to an external display or a projector. This port is not available for computers shipped with 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10400F and 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700F processors.

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What is the function of the network port?

The network port connects an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.

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What are the dimensions and weight of the Inspiron 3880?

Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Description	Values
Height:
Front height	324.30 mm (12.77 in.)
Rear height	324.30 mm (12.77 in.)
Width	154 mm (6.06 in.)
Depth	293 mm (11.54 in.)
Weight (maximum)	6.02 kg (13.27 lb)

NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.

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What processors are supported by the Inspiron 3880?

Table 3. Processor

Description	Option one	Option two	Option three	Option Four
Processor type	10th Generation Intel Celeron G5900	10th Generation Intel Pentium Gold G6400	10th Generation Intel Core i3-10100	10th Generation Intel Core i5-10400
Processor wattage	58 W	58 W	65 W	65 W
Processor core count	2	2	4	6
Processor thread count	2	4	8	12
Processor speed	3.4 GHz	4 GHz	Up to 4.3 GHz	Up to 4.3 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	4 MB	6 MB	12 MB
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 610	Intel UHD Graphics 610	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 630

Table 4. Processor

Description	Option Five	Option Six	Option Seven
Processor type	10th Generation Intel Core i5-10400F	10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700	10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700F
Processor wattage	65 W	65 W	65 W
Processor core count	6	8	8
Processor thread count	12	16	16
Processor speed	Up to 4.3 GHz	Up to 4.8 GHz	Up to 4.8 GHz
Processor cache	12 MB	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated graphics	Not supported	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Not supported

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What are the details of the chipset supported by the Inspiron 3880?

Table 5. Chipset

Description	Values
Chipset	Intel CML PCH-V B460
Processor	• 10th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 • 10th Generation Intel Core i5F/i7F • 10th Generation Intel Pentium Gold • 10th Generation Intel Celeron
DRAM bus width	64-bit
Flash EPROM	16 MB
PCIe bus	Up to Gen3

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What operating systems does Inspiron 3880 support?

Your Inspiron 3880 supports the following operating systems: Windows 10 Home (64-bit), Windows 10 Pro (64-bit), Windows 10 Pro Education (64-bit), and Ubuntu 18.04.

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What are the memory specifications of the Inspiron 3880?

Table 6. Memory specifications

Description	Values
Memory slots	Two DIMM slots
Memory type	Dual-Channel DDR4
Memory speed	2666 MHz, 2933 MHz
Maximum memory configuration	64 GB
Minimum memory configuration	4 GB
Memory size per slot	4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB
Memory configurations supported	• 4 GB, 1 x 4 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz to 2933 MHz • 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz to 2933 MHz • 8 GB, 2 x 4 GB, dual-channel DDR4, 2666 MHz to 2933 MHz • 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz to 2933 MHz • 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, dual-channel DDR4, 2666 MHz to 2933 MHz • 32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz to 2933 MHz • 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, dual-channel DDR4, 2666 MHz to 2933 MHz • 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, dual-channel DDR4, 2666 MHz to 2933 MHz

NOTE: 2933 MHz speed memory modules are only available for computers shipped with 10th Generation Intel Core i7/i7F processors.

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What are the external ports of the Inspiron 3880?

Table 7. External ports

Description	Values
Network port	One RJ-45 port
USB ports	• Four USB 2.0 ports • Four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
Audio port	• One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port • One line-out port
Video port	• One HDMI 1.4 port • One VGA port NOTE: These ports are not available for computers shipped with 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10400F and 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700F processors.
Media-card reader	One SD-card slot
Security	• One padlock ring slot • One security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)

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What are the internal slots of the Inspiron 3880?

Table 8. Internal slots

Description	Values
PCIe	• One PCIe x16 expansion card slot. • One PCIe x1 expansion card slot.
SATA	• One SATA slot for Optical Disk Drive • Two SATA slots for 3.5-inch HDD or 2.5-inch HDD/SSD
M.2	• One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card • One M.2 slot for 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane or 2230 solid-state drive NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626 at http://www.dell.com/support.

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What are the Ethernet specifications of the Inspiron 3880?

Table 9. Ethernet specifications

Description	Values
Model number	Realtek 8111HSD
Transfer rate	10/100/1000 Mbps

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What are the Wireless module specifications of the Inspiron 3880?

Table 10. Wireless module specifications

Description	Option one	Option two	Option three
Model number	Intel 3165	Intel 9260	Realtek RTL8723DE
Transfer rate	Up to 433 Mbps	Up to 433 Mbps	Up to 150 Mbps
Frequency bands supported	2.4 GHz/5 GHz	2.4 GHz/5 GHz	2.4 GHz
Wireless standards	• WiFi 802.11a/b/g • Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) • Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)	• WiFi 802.11a/b/g • Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) • Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)	• WiFi 802.11a/b/g • Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
Encryption	• 64-bit/128-bit WEP • AES-CCMP • TKIP	• 64-bit/128-bit WEP • AES-CCMP • TKIP	• 64-bit/128-bit WEP • AES-CCMP • TKIP
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2	Bluetooth 5	Bluetooth 4.2

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What are the audio specifications of the Inspiron 3880?

Table 11. Audio specifications

Description	Values
Audio controller	Realtek ALC3246
Stereo conversion	Supported
Internal audio interface	High definition audio interface
External audio interface	• One HDMI 1.4b port NOTE: This port is not available for computers shipped with 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10400F and 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700F processors. • One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port • One line-out port

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What storage configurations does the Inspiron 3880 support?

Your Inspiron 3880 supports one of the following storage configurations: One 3.5-inch hard-disk drive or One M.2 2230 solid-state drive. The primary drive of your Inspiron 3880 varies with the storage configuration. For computers with a solid-state drive, the solid-state drive is the primary drive; for computers without a solid-state drive, the hard drive is the primary drive.

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What are the storage specifications for the Inspiron 3880?

Table 12. Storage specifications

Storage type	Interface type	Capacity
3.5-inch hard-disk drive	SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps	Up to 2 TB
M.2 2230 solid-state drive	PCIe Gen3.0x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps	Up to 512 GB
9.5mm DVD+/-RW drive	SATA AHCI, up to 1.5 Gbps	One DVD+/-RW

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What is Intel Optane memory?

Intel Optane memory functions only as a storage accelerator and neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.

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What are the requirements for Intel Optane memory support?

Intel Optane memory is supported on computers that meet the following requirements: 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor, Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update), and the latest version of Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver.

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What are the Intel Optane memory specifications?

Table 13. Intel Optane memory

Description	Values
Type	Storage accelerator
Interface	PCIe Gen3.0 x2
Connector	M.2 2280
Configurations supported	16 GB or 32 GB
Capacity	Up to 32 GB

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What media cards are supported by the Inspiron 3880?

Table 14. Media-card reader specifications

Description	Values
Media-card type	One SD card slot
Media-cards supported	• Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) • Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card installed in your computer.

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What are the power supply specifications of the Inspiron 3880?

Table 15. Power supply specifications

Description	Option 1	Option 2
Type	200W Bronze	260W Bronze
Input voltage	90 VAC–264 VAC	90 VAC–264 VAC
Input frequency	47 Hz–63 Hz	47 Hz–63 Hz
Input current (maximum)	3.20 A	4.20 A
Output current (continuous)	16.50 A	16.50 A
Rated output voltage	12 VDC	12 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating	5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)	5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
Storage	-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)	-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

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What are the specifications of the integrated GPU supported by the Inspiron 3880?

Table 16. GPU—Integrated

Controller	External display support	Memory size	Processor
Intel UHD Graphics 610	• One HDMI 1.4b port • One VGA port	Shared system memory	10th Generation Intel Celeron/ Pentium Gold
Intel UHD Graphics 630	• One HDMI 1.4b port • One VGA port	Shared system memory	10th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7

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What are the specifications of the discrete GPU supported by the Inspiron 3880?

Table 17. GPU—Discrete

Controller	External display support	Memory size	Memory type
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730	• One HDMI 1.4 port • One VGA port • One DVI-D port	2 GB	GDDR5
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030	• One HDMI 1.4 port • One DVI-D port	2 GB	GDDR5

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What are the operating and storage environment specifications for the Inspiron 3880?

Table 18. Computer environment

Description	Operating	Storage
Temperature range	0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)	-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum)	10% to 90% (non-condensing)	0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration (maximum)*	0.66 GRMS	1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum)	110 G†	160 G†
Altitude (maximum)	-15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 ft)	-15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000 ft)

• 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.

Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985.

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Where can I find information about Dell products and services?

Information about Dell products and services can be found at http://www.dell.com.

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Where can I get online help for the operating system?

Online help for operating systems can be found at http://www.dell.com/support/windows and http://www.dell.com/support/linux.

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Where can I find troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, and software updates?

This information can be found at http://www.dell.com/support.

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Where can I find Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns?

1. Go to https://www.dell.com/support/home/?app=knowledgebase.
2. Type the subject or keyword in the Search box.
3. Click Search to retrieve the related articles.

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Where can I learn about my product’s specifications, operating system, setting up and using your product, data backup, troubleshooting and diagnostics, factory and system restore, and BIOS information?

See Me and My Dell at http://www.dell.com/support/manuals. To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your product, identify your product through one of the following: Select Detect Product, locate your product through the drop-down menu under View Products, or enter the Service Tag number or Product ID in the search bar.

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How do I contact Dell?

To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see http://www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

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Where can I access help and support for my computer?

Access Dell Help & Support for your computer.

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How do I register my computer with Dell?

Register your computer with Dell Product Registration.

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How do I proactively check the health of my computer’s hardware and software?

SupportAssist proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.

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How do I keep my computer updated with critical fixes and important device drivers?

Dell Update updates your computer with critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available.

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How do I download software applications that I purchased but were not pre-installed on my computer?

Download software applications including software that is purchased but not pre-installed on your computer using Dell Digital Delivery.