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Dell bpcwcsn_5 - OptiPlex - 740 User Manual

Dell bpcwcsn_5 - OptiPlex - 740 User Manual (368 pages)

User's Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 12.46 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information

13
2 Before You Begin

19
3 Mini Tower Computer

21
- About Your Mini Tower Computer
  21
  - Front View
    21
  - Back View
    23
  - Back-Panel Connectors
    25
- Inside Your Computer
  26
  - System Board Components
    28
- Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications
  31
- I/O Panel
  37
  - Removing the I/O Panel
    37
  - Replacing the I/O Panel
    38
- Removing the Computer Cover
  39
- PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters
  41
  - PCI Cards
    41
  - PCI Express Cards
    46
  - PS/2 Serial Port Adapters
    56
- Drives
  61
  - General Installation Guidelines
    61
  - Hard Drive
    63
  - Drive-Panel Inserts
    70
  - Floppy Drive
    73
  - Media Card Reader
    76
  - Optical Drive
    78
- Processor
  83
  - Removing the Processor
    83
  - Installing the Processor
    85
- Power Supply
  89
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    89
  - DC Power Connectors
    91
4 Desktop Computer

97
- About Your Desktop Computer
  97
  - Front View
    97
  - Back View
    98
  - Back-Panel Connectors
    99
- Inside Your Computer
  101
  - System Board Components
    102
- Desktop Computer (Model # DCNE) Specifications
  105
- I/O Panel
  111
  - Removing the I/O Panel
    111
  - Replacing the I/O Panel
    112
- Drives
  113
  - General Installation Guidelines
    113
  - Optical Drive
    115
  - Floppy Drive
    118
  - Media Card Reader
    121
  - Hard Drive
    125
- PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters
  135
  - PCI Cards
    135
  - PCI Express and DVI Cards
    146
  - PS/2 Serial Port Adapters
    163
- Power Supply
  169
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    169
  - DC Power Connectors
    171
- Removing the Computer Cover
  177
- Processor
  179
  - Removing the Processor
    179
  - Installing the Processor
    182
5 Small Form Factor Computer

185
- About Your Small Form Factor Computer
  185
  - Front View
    185
  - Back View
    186
  - Back-Panel Connectors
    187
- Inside Your Computer
  188
  - System Board Components
    190
- Small Form Factor Computer (Model # DCCY) Specifications
  193
- I/O Panel
  199
  - Removing the I/O Panel
    199
  - Replacing the I/O Panel
    201
- Removing the Computer Cover
  203
- Drives
  205
  - General Installation Guidelines
    205
  - Hard Drive
    208
  - Optical Drive
    215
  - Floppy Drive and Media Card Reader
    217
- PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters
  223
  - PCI Cards
    223
  - PCI Express and DVI Cards
    227
  - PS/2 Serial Port Adapters
    233
- Power Supply
  237
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    237
  - DC Power Connectors
    239
- Processor
  243
  - Removing the Processor
    243
  - Installing the Processor
    245
6 Advanced Features

249
- Legacyselect Technology Control
  249
- Manageability
  249
  - Alert Standard Format
    249
  - Dell Openmanage™ IT Assistant
    250
  - Dell Openmanage Client Instrumentation
    250
- Security
  250
  - Chassis Intrusion Detection
    250
  - Option Settings
    251
  - Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot
    251
- Password Protection
  252
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  255
  - Enabling the TPM Feature
    255
- System Setup
  257
  - Overview
    257
  - Entering System Setup
    257
  - System Setup Options
    258
  - Onboard Devices
    259
- Booting to a USB Device
  264
  - Memory Key
    264
  - Floppy Drive
    264
- Jumper Settings
  265
  - Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers
    265
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  265
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  266
- Hypertransport™ and Dual-Core Technology
  267
- Power Management
  267
- About RAID Configurations
  268
  - Verifying that RAID Is Working
    269
  - RAID Level 0 Configuration
    269
  - RAID Level 1 Configuration
    270
  - Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
    270
  - Using the NVIDIA Mediashield ROM Utility
    271
  - Using NVIDIA Mediashield
    272
7 Chassis Intrusion Switch

277
- Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
  277
  - Mini Tower Computer
    278
  - Desktop Computer
    279
- Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
  280
- Small Form Factor Computer
  280
- Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector
  280
- Battery
  283
- Replacing the Battery
  283
9 Replacing the System Board

287
11 Replacing the Computer Cover

297
12 Cleaning Your Computer

299
- Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
  299
- Mouse
  299
  - Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse
    299
  - Cleaning an Optical Mouse
    300
  - Floppy Drive
    300
- Cds and Dvds
  300
13 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System

301
- Drivers
  301
  - What Is a Driver
    301
  - Identifying Drivers
    301
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    302
- Restoring Your Operating System
  305
  - Windows Vista
    305
  - Windows XP
    305
  - Creating a Restore Point
    305
  - Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
    306
  - Undoing the Last System Restore
    306
  - Before You Begin
    307
- Troubleshooting Tips
  311
- Battery Problems
  311
- Card Problems
  311
- Drive Problems
  313
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    313
  - Hard Drive Problems
    314
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  314
- Keyboard Problems
  315
- Fan Problems
  316
- Lockups and Software Problems
  316
  - The Computer Does Not Start up
    316
  - The Computer Stops Responding
    316
  - A Program Stops Responding
    317
  - A Program Crashes Repeatedly
    317
  - A Solid Blue Screen Appears
    317
  - Other Software Problems
    317
- Media Card Reader Problems
  318
  - Memory Problems
    318
  - Mouse Problems
    319
- Network Problems
  320
- Power Problems
  321
- Printer Problems
  322
- Restoring Default Settings
  323
- Serial or Parallel Device Problems
  323
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  323
  - No Sound from Speakers
    323
  - No Sound from Headphones
    325
- Video and Monitor Problems
  325
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    325
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    326
15 Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities

327
- Dell Diagnostics
  327
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    327
- System Lights
  329
- Diagnostic Lights
  330
- Beep Codes
  332
- Error Messages
  333
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  337
16 Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista

339
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  339
- User Accounts and Fast User Switching
  342
  - Adding User Accounts
    342
  - Fast User Switching
    343
- Setting up a Home and Office Network
  343
  - Connecting to a Network Adapter
    343
  - Network Setup Wizard
    344
17 Getting Help

347
- Obtaining Assistance
  347
  - Online Services
    347
  - Autotech Service
    348
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    348
  - Support Service
    348
- Problems with Your Order
  349
- Product Information
  349
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  349
- Before You Call
  349
- Contacting Dell
  351

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