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• OptiPlex 7020 and RAID array

  Greetings.

  I bought an Optiplex 7020 and controller card SATA referenced in this post after you speak with a representative and come far from believing the 7020 and the SATA controller card combination would allow me to set up a RAID 1 array. I bought both the 7020 and the controller Dell card.

  However, after several conversations with the Dell and Technical Support Technical Support Startech, I'm still not able to get this working. I am able to enter in the configuration menu of controller card at startup in addition to being able to access the system BIOS. The BIOS shows 'Mass Storage' assigned to the PCI Express slot (as it should), but complains without hard drive being found when I try to start.

  Just for clarity: I'm not trying to use a built-in RAID configuration and try instead to use a controller card to take care of the RAID array. So I am (perhaps erroneous) belief that the 'RAID ON' in the BIOS setting is unimportant because the controller card takes care of the RAID array. BTW: My BIOS is not a parameter "RAID ON". I say just that to prevent an answering machine to take me on the way to the RAID configuration integrated. The 7020 does not come with built-in RAID.

  In fact, this Dell page said I need to "buy additional hardware", which is exactly what I did when I bought the controller card - or at least I thought.

  So the questions are: what should I do to be able to get my Optiplex 7020 to mirror the first drive on a second so that the second is bootable immediately in case one breaks down?  Do I need a software solution instead? Do I need extra hardware yet?

  Thanks in advance!

  If this card requires a driver, so it is probably not responsible until Windows loads BIOS will not be able to see the drives connected on this card to boot from one of them.

  And according to the Manual, the startup options are:

  To specify the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system. The options are: Floppy drive WDC WD2500AAKX-75U6AA0 USB storage device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Integrated NETWORK interface

  Therefore, there is no option to say BIOS to get a boot on PCI - e drive.

  That said, it is made reference to the Intel RAID controller in the manual, which suggests it could work with this system.

  Win 8/8.1 and win 10, there is a built-in utility called "storage space" to create a mirror. Two drives must be connected to the SATA ports on the motherboard and probably identical in size. So give that a try...

• Network windows OptiPlex 7020 10 problem

  I have recently updated my 7020 Optiplex Windows 10 and now impossible to activate the network card.  I tried to install the update of the 10 victory twice with the same result. The network adapter is an Intel(r) Ethernet connection I217 LM that is original to the machine.

  I installed the latest drivers available Dell and Intel.  Support page of Dell product for the serial number of this PC says "Dell has tested this product to confirm that it can be upgraded to Windows 10."  I launched a support chat and said as not covered by my warranty, which is strange because the site says it is compatible, but maybe I expect too much of Dell.

  Someone else has encountered this network card problem and found a solution?  For now I'm back to win 8.1

  You have a VPN client installed on your computer?  I had an experience similar to what you mentioned above.  I had to decline to 8.1 Windows and uninstall the Cisco VPN client since it would not finish uninstalling Windows 10.  Once I did, I've upgraded to Windows 10 and my NIC reworked.

• Dell Optiplex 9020 Windows XP 32 bit drivers

  Our laboratory software requires windows XP 32-bit, so I need to find drivers for this OS for this model.  I had no luck so far, can someone point me in the right direction

  Thanks, sorry for the necro, I however find working drivers for the NIC Intel-I217-LM here:

  download.msi.com/.../LAN_x32_11.zip

  He finds by browsing this thread

  Community.Spiceworks.com/.../501189-Dell-9020-NIC-drivers

  This solves the problem I had for my new Optiplex 7020 that uses the same driver apparently.

• (Redirected) Dell OptiPlex SFF 7020

  We just bought a Dell OptiPlex 7020 in June 2015.  He spent the diagnostic tests to include the full test, but it restarts after the message of Windows and display the colored dots (Windows 7 SP1 32 Bit) and he gets the hit text back to the screen.  Anyone know what causes this problem?  Thank you.

  Hi serta1,

  Please repost this in the help desk forum.

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/desktop/

• 7020 Small Form Factor OptiPlex

  Have a given model to nine on order and am awaiting delivery...

  A few questions for the community if you let it.

  The specification says w/HD Graphics 46OO. This configuration will support two monitors? If so, what are the results.

  If this isn't the case, I need install a video card. I see that the model has a location pci express. I guess I need a low profile card? Suggestions for a reasonable round model (not), which will not put a load on the power supply.

  It comes with an SSD, but no additional hard drive. I can see the spec there is that a single internal drive (3.5-inch) Bay. A hard drive can be installed alongside the SSD (SATA card inputs and enough power?) who will obviously have the OpSys on it.

  Thanks a lot for any iput.

  Hi Geezer466,

  Thanks for the post! While the 7020 OptiPlex does not support RAID capacity it can withstand 2x2.5 inches SATA drives. See page 18 of the the service manual for more details. 2 ports back screen and VGA can be used for configuring multiple monitors without adding an additional video card.

  OptiPlex 7020 manual to repair

  FTP://FTP.Dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_optiplex_desktop/OptiPlex-7020-desktop_Owner%27s%20Manual_en-us.PDF

  For more product technical specifications learn the technical details here: http://i.dell.com/sites/doccontent/business/smb/merchandizing/en/Documents/Dell-OptiPlex-7020-Technical-Spec-Sheet-FINAL.pdf

  Kind regards

• A 7020 brick...

  I have an optiplex 7020 as some joker off Middle flash BIOS.  Now, it is inadmissible.  Fans turn to the top, but no message, no display, no beep codes.  I've done some research first, and it appears on OLDER dell BIOS there are switched to extract the BIOS itself real of the .exe file and then put you that on a flashdrive blah blah blah.

  Well the most recent BIOS, or at least for the 7020, these switches do not work anymore, just a few switches 'send log file' useless.  I tried the method of pulling the PSWD jumper and put it on the RTCRST, without effect.

  I read a few guides who say short-circuiting of the specific pins on the chip of the BIOS itself will force it into some recovery of starting a little, block mode but I can't locate a diagram of the mobo detailed enough to find out who of the BIOS chip (and this would not be a last case-type of thing.

  So, long story short, is there a recovery method that I am being very dense and missing, or is this just watered thing?

  DAUVIN

  The usual fix for a Dell BIOS flash failure, is to replace the motherboard.

  Bev.

• Change boot sequence

  I have a new desktop computer Dell OptiPlex 7020. It has been upgraded to Windows 10 a few weeks ago. I'm trying to boot from the DVD drive, but can't.  I start by pressing F12 at startup.  I get a message in top right of the screen that shows the PREPARATION for a START TIME, but everything seems different. I see NO option to boot to a CD or DVD device. Need help please, Mike

  See if there is anything useful here.

• Configuration of PCI Bus (PCI bus 64,128,256)

  Hello

  It seems that "Configuration of the PCI bus" disappear of BIOS in the last DELL PRECISION T7910, T5810, T3620 as well as on the OPTIPLEX 7020

  I need to have '256 PCI bus.

  How can I do?

  Thank you

  Concerning

  These aren't the parameters of UEFI.  It is from the CSM BIOS. The T5600 has two slots PCI Express 3.0 x 16 a PCI Express 3.0 slot x 4, a slot PCI Express 2.0 x 4, a slot PCI Express 2.0 x 1 and inherited a PCI slot.  New systems do not have a legacy slot and do not have PCI express 2.0 support.

  

• The upgrade GPU and PSU for Optiplex 9020, baffled by connector 8 pins. !!!

  Hi, I have a game related question if you want.

  I recently acquired a brand new 9020, was surprised by the performance and was eagerly expected put in my old Redeon HD 5770. However, I was faced with the question of the connectors on the motherbioard is unfamiliar and non-standard. My old SPU 650w had a 4 pins of connector 8 pin, just like your stupid mothers, but they don't reach. The expected 20 "-24"-pin connectors were nowhere to be seen, so I couldn't use these either. " I just talk about an oversight and that my diet Huntkey Titan 650 has simply need an extension lead to join the mother socket, or I'm screwed? The PC was bought for me by my University, and I didn't have the choice of the plug.

  Best

  Fulmar

  Dell isn't the only one to do that.  HP also does.  Its likely a response to the power supplies being exchanged with units of counterfeits.

  The adapter looks interesting.

  http://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3020-PSU-main-power-24%252dPin-to-8%252dPin-adapter-cable-%2830cm%29.html

  Dell OptiPlex 3020 main PSU to power 24 pin to 8 pin adapter cable.

  Suitable for Dell OptiPlex 3020 / 7020 / 9020 / T1700

  Seems to be using the gray PWR, 3 son of black earth, Green power supply wire, 2-wire 12V of the axis to 24 and 1 wire to a molex power connection 12v.

  This means I can hack me a plant power supply using the power cable original and some tubing and solder.

  

  

  

• HDD 2.5 "Caddy Optiplex SFF 9020

  We ordered a couple optiplex 9020SFF systems with 3.5 "hd we want to replace the hard drives 2.5" HD of (ssd + small harddrive normal) can someone tell me the partnumber dell for the correct caddy? (2 * 2.5 ")

  Stephan-thevalley

  You have a dell refers to the "Optiplex 3020 7020 9020 2.5 inch caddy?

  The Optiplex 3020 7020 9020 R494D 2.5 inch caddy fits inside the DN8MY 3.5 inch blue caddy for the tower.

  Office and MFS have different parts for the internal 3.5 caddy numbers, but that's okay because the R494D converts the 3.5 on a medium that holds 2.5-inch disks and then snaps into the 3.5 caddy.

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  The adapter Silverstone has all a standard 3.5 HDD mounting points ", and it's only $8 with free shipping. She holds two 2.5 "stacked devices.

  

  

• Update on power supply for Dell Optiplex Mini Tower 3020

  Can you suggest me a power supply that compatible with my Dell pc? The default POWER supply has only 290W. I want a power supply about 500-550W and compatible motherboard Optiplex 3020 and fit the case.

  The power supply in the TOWER can be updated with an adapter.

  Dell OptiPlex 3020 main PSU to power 24 pin cable adapter 8 pin (30cm)

  Suitable for Dell OptiPlex 3020 / 7020 / 9020 / T1700

  http://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3020-PSU-main-power-24%252dPin-to-8%252dPin-adapter-cable-%2830cm%29.html

• PXI-8360 (MXI-Express) PCI-8361 + Dell OptiPlex 9020 = "device cannot start." (Code 10) »

  Hello

  I have a chassis PXI-1050, conencted to a Dell OptiPlex 9020 via a PXI-8360 and a PCI-8361 (identified as 199392B - 01L). It is Windows 7 64-bit. I can't start Windows very well, but MAX can't see all my PXI hardware. The Device Manager has also 2 inputs "PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge" with exclamation points.

  I placed an old FireWire PCI card in the same dwelling and recognized PC. Thus, the slot went very well.

  I transferred the PCI-8361 to an old PC that contains older drivers, and he acknowledged all my PXI hardware. For example, PXI gear works fine.

  What could be the problem? Here's a screenshot of my software OR installed. I think I installed all the drivers I need. I checked NI Update Service; There is no update of Critcal, and only updates and Service Packs listed are 2013 LabVIEW and TestStand 2013.

  

  JKSH,

  I look in that little bit more and think that I now know enough to be dangerous.

  The BIOS allows the PCI Express native control mode in Windows.  PCIe natively do not like some of the architecture when you use the PCI card version, so it disables the bridges on the PXI card.  I can tell that your OS is PCIe natively because it lists one of the ports as "PCI standard PCI Express to PCI/PCI-X bridge" Device Manager like you posted.

  I found that you can disable PCIe native mode, if you want to try it (but in general using the card PCIe is a better option).  Here are the steps:

  -Open the start menu and type "cmd" in the search box; Right click on "cmd.exe" and run as administrator.

  -In the command window, type "bcdedit/set pciexpress forcedisable.

  -Reboot.

  I don't think it would break anything (it doesn't have on a system I've tried).  If you want to reverse the trend, the command is ' bcdedit/set pciexpress by default'

  -Robert

• Anyone running Linux on optiplex 9020 (Haswell)?

  Subject says it all, I think.

  Prefer Ubuntu, but pretty much everything would work.

  TIA.

  BH.

  Hello Bryan.Hunter,

  Dell Optiplex 9020 does support Ubuntu 12.04. The drivers for this operating system is also available in the Site of Support from Dell.

  I hope this helps!

• Dell Optiplex SFF 3020 with two monitors

  I have Dell optiplex 3020 SFF with Win7 x 64. I currently have 2 monitors that have a VGA and DVI output.  Can optiplex Dell SFF 3020 shipped currently support current monitors, I have already with me

  Hi jben,

  There are 4 different configurations of the SFF program. All will have VGA, but I don't know what LTS you ordered so I can't tell you if it will have DVI.