dell D32M Vostro 3910 MT Setup and Specifications User Manual

D32M Vostro 3910 MT Setup and Specifications
**User Manual

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Vostro 3910
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: D32M
Regulatory Type: D32M002
December 2021 Rev. A00

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Set up your computer

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

1. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB ports on the computer. If you have a wireless keyboard and mouse, see the documentation that shipped with the wireless keyboard and mouse for instructions.

2. Connect to your network using an Ethernet cable. Alternatively, connect to an available wireless network when setting up the operating system.

3. Connect the display. For more information about setting up the display, see the documentation that is shipped with your display.
   NOTE: The location to connect the display cable can vary if your computer has a discrete graphics card installed. For optimal graphics performance, ensure to connect the display cable to the graphics card if there is one installed.

4. Connect the power cable to the computer and then connect it to the wall outlet.

5. Press the power button at the front of the computer to turn it on. If required, press the power button on the display to turn it on.
   NOTE: For instructions on how to connect speakers, a printer and other accessories, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/manuals.

6. Finish Windows setup.
   Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends 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–Recommended.

Table 1. Locate Dell apps

Resources|

Description

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**| My Dell
** Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates if available.

| SupportAssist
SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your computer and automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support. It addresses performance and stabilization issues, prevents security threats, monitors, and detects hardware failures. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User’s Guide at www.dell.com/ serviceabilitytools. Click SupportAssist and then, click SupportAssist for Home PCs. NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
**| Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more information about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article 000149088 at www.dell.com/support.
**| Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 000129837 at www.dell.com/support.

Views of Vostro 3910

Front

1. Slim optical drive (optional)
   The optical drive reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs.

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

3. Optical-drive eject button
   Press to open the optical drive tray.

4. Optical-drive emergency eject pinhole
   Used to eject the optical-drive tray manually if the optical-drive eject button fails.
   NOTE: For more information about manually ejecting optical-drive trays, see the knowledge base article 000139665 at www.dell.com/support.

5. Power button
   Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in a sleep state, or in hibernate state.
   Press to put the computer in a sleep state if it is turned on. Press and hold to force shut down the computer.
   NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.

6. Hard-drive activity light
   The activity light turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.

7. Global headset jack
   Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

8. USB 2.0 ports (2)
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.

9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2)
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

10. SD-card slot (optional)
    Reads from and writes to the SD card. The computer supports the following card types: Secure Digital (SD) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

Back

1. Back panel
   Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices.

2. PCI-express x1 slot (optional)
   Connect a PCI-express card such as an audio or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.

3. PCI-express x1 slot
   Connect a PCI-express card such as an audio or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.

4. PCI-express X16 slot
   Connect a PCI-express graphics card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.

5. PCI-32 slot (optional)
   Connect a legacy PCI-32 card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.

6. Power port
   Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer.

7. Power-supply diagnostics light
   Indicates the power-supply state.

8. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
   Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

9. Service Tag label
   The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information.

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

Back panel
1. Line-out port
Connect speakers.
2. HDMI 1.4b port
Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
3. Dual-Mode DisplayPort 1.4
Connect an external display or a projector.
NOTE: Besides a DisplayPort connector, this port can also provide display output to a DVI or HDMI connector with a DisplayPort 1.4 adapter (sold separately).
NOTE: This port is only available on computers shipped with an Intel UHD Graphics integrated graphics processor.
4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5. USB 2.0 ports (2)
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
6. Network port (with lights)
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access. The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity.

Specifications of Vostro 3910

Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Vostro 3910.
Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Weight
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.| 6.75 kg (14.88 lb)

Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors that are supported by your Vostro 3910 .
Table 3. Processor

Descriptio n| Option one| Option two| Option three| Option four| Option five| Option six| Option seven| Option eight
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Processor type| th12
Generation
Intel Core
i3-12100| 12th
Generation
Intel Core
i5-12400| 12th
Generation
Intel Core
i5-12400F| 12th
Generation
Intel Core
i5-12500| 12th
Generation
Intel Core
i7-12700| 12th
Generation
Intel Core
i7-12700F| Intel Pentium
Gold G7400| Intel Celeron
G6900
Processor wattage| 65 W| 65 W| 65 W| 65 W| 65 W| 65 W| 65 W| 65 W
Processor core count| 4| 6| 6| 6| 12| 12| 2| 2
Processor thread count| 8| 12| 12| 12| 20| 20| 4| 2
Processor speed| Up to 4.30 GHz| Up to 4.40 GHz| Up to 4.40 GHz| Up to 4.60 GHz| Up to 4.90 GHz| Up to 4.90 GHz| Up to 3.70 GHz| Up to 3.40 GHz
Processor cache| 12 MB| 18 MB| 18 MB| 18 MB| 25 MB| 25 MB| 6 MB| 2 MB
Integrated graphics| Intel UHD Graphics| Intel UHD Graphics| None| Intel UHD Graphics| Intel UHD Graphics| None| Intel UHD Graphics| Intel UHD Graphics

Chipset

The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Vostro 3910.
Table 4. Chipset

● Intel Pentium Gold
● Intel Celeron
DRAM bus width| 64-bit
Flash EPROM| 32 MB
PCIe bus| Up to Gen3.0

Operating system

Your Vostro 3910 supports the following operating systems:

• Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
• Windows 11 National Academic, 64-bit
• Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, 64-bit

Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Vostro 3910.
Table 5. Memory specifications

● 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz
● 8 GB, 2 x 4 GB, dual-channel DDR4, 3200 MHz
● 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz
●16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, dual-channel DDR4, 3200 MHz
● 32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz
● 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, dual-channel DDR4, 3200 MHz
● 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, dual-channel DDR4, 3200 MHz

Ports and connectors

The following table lists the external and internal ports available on your Vostro 3910.
Table 6. Ports and connectors

External:
Network| One RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB| ● Four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
● Four USB 2.0 ports
Audio| ●  One global headset jack
● One audio line-out port
Video| ● One HDMI 1.4b port
●  One DisplayPort 1.4 port
Media-card reader| One SD-card slot (optional)
Power port| One AC power supply port
Security| ●   One padlock ring slot
● One security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
Internal:
PCIe expansion card slots| One PCIe x16 slot
● One PCIe x1 slot or Two PCIe x1 slots + one PCI-32 slot
mSATA| None
SATA| Three SATA 3.0 slots
M.2| ● One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card
● One M.2 2230/2280 slot for a solid-state drive
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article 000144170.

Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Vostro 3910.
Table 7. Ethernet specifications

Wireless module

The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your Vostro 3910.
Table 8. Wireless module specifications

Description| Option one| Option two|

Option three

---|---|---|---
Model number| Realtek RTL8821CE| Intel AX201| Intel 9462
Transfer rate| Up to 433 Mbps| Up to 2400 Mbps| Up to 433 Mbps
Frequency bands supported| 2.4 GHz/5 GHz| 2.4 GHz/5 GHz| 2.4 GHz/5 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)●Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)| ●  WiFi 802.11a/b/g
● Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
● Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
Encryption| ●64-bit/128-bit WEP
● AES-CCMP
● SKIP| ● 64-bit/128-bit WEP
● AES-CCMP
● SKIP| ●  64-bit/128-bit WEP
● AES-CCMP
●  SKIP
Bluetooth| Bluetooth 5.0| Bluetooth 5.2| Bluetooth 5.1

Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Vostro 3910.
Your Vostro 3910 supports one of the following storage configurations:

• One 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard drive
• One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
• One 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard drive + one M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
  The primary drive of your Vostro 3910 varies with the storage configuration.

For computers:

• With an M.2 drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive
• Without an M.2 drive, the 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard drive is the primary drive

Table 9. Storage specifications Storage type

GPU–Integrated

The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Vostro 3910.
Table 10. GPU–Integrated

Controller| External display support| Memory size| Processor
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Intel UHD Graphics| ● One HDMI 1.4b port
● One DisplayPort 1.4 port| Shared system memory| ● 12th  Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7
● Intel Pentium Gold
● Intel Celeron

GPU–Discrete

The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Vostro 3910.
Table 11. GPU–Discrete Controller

Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Vostro 3910.
Table 12. Audio specifications Description Audio type

● One audio line-out port

Power ratings
The following table lists the power rating specifications of Vostro 3910.
Table 13. Power rating Description Type

●12 VA – 15 A
●12 VB – 14 A
Standby:
● 12 VA – 1.50 A
● 12 VB – 3.30 A| Operating:
● 12 VA – 18 A
● 12 VB – 15 A
Standby:
● 12 VA – 1.50 A
● 12 VB – 3.30 A| Operating:
● 12 VA – 16.50 A
● 12 VB – 15 A
●12 VC – 12 A
Standby:
● 12 VA – 1.50 A
●12 VB – 3.30 A
● 12 VC – 0 A
Rated output voltage| ● 12 VA
● 12 VB| ●12 VA
● 12 VB| ●12 VA
● 12 VB
● 12 VC
Temperature range:| | |
| Operating| 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)| 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)| -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Operating and storage environment

This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Vostro 3910. Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 14. 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 range| -15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000ft)| -15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000ft)
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 the user environment
  Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.

Getting help and contacting Dell

Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources:
Table 15. Self-help resources

www.dell.com
My Dell app|
Tips|
Contact Support| In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system| www.dell.com/support/windows
Access to 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| 1. Go to www.dell.com/support.
2. On the menu bar at the top of the Support page, select  Support > Knowledge Base.
3. In the Search field on the Knowledge Base page, type the keyword, topic, or model number, and then click or tap the search icon to view the related articles.

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.

Getting help and contacting Dell

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