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Models DCSM, DCNE, DCCY, and DCTR www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more information about your computer. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com.
Models DCSM, DCNE, DCCY, and DCTR www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more information about your computer. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com.
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... unable to effect the changes. Your computer supports early versions of operating state. Control is hung. LegacySelect allows administrators to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Physical Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Management Software Computer Tracking Software About Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers...
... unable to effect the changes. Your computer supports early versions of operating state. Control is hung. LegacySelect allows administrators to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Physical Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Management Software Computer Tracking Software About Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers...
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...to the battery connector, you attempt to pry out the battery. Remove the system battery. a. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the electrical outlet....erased if the computer is incorrectly installed. then reconnect the computer, turn it up out of the securing tabs at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Support the battery connector by touching an unpainted metal surface on Your Computer. 3. The battery may damage the ...
...to the battery connector, you attempt to pry out the battery. Remove the system battery. a. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the electrical outlet....erased if the computer is incorrectly installed. then reconnect the computer, turn it up out of the securing tabs at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Support the battery connector by touching an unpainted metal surface on Your Computer. 3. The battery may damage the ...
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...not on the cable itself. Turn off your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com) Before Working on Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l... computer and then unplug the cable from their electrical outlets. 5. Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer After Working on Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing...
...not on the cable itself. Turn off your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com) Before Working on Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l... computer and then unplug the cable from their electrical outlets. 5. Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer After Working on Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing...
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...and in other countries.; As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. ©2008-2009 Dell Inc. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Desktop Computer About Your Computer Inside Your ...trademarks of your computer. and/or one or more of Citrix Systems, Inc. ENERGY STAR is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, TravelLite, OpenManage, and StrikeZone are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in this document is strictly forbidden. ...
...and in other countries.; As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. ©2008-2009 Dell Inc. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Desktop Computer About Your Computer Inside Your ...trademarks of your computer. and/or one or more of Citrix Systems, Inc. ENERGY STAR is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, TravelLite, OpenManage, and StrikeZone are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in this document is strictly forbidden. ...
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...card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of your computer. Your Dell™ computer provides the following connectors on Your Computer. 2. PCI Cards Installing...profile PCI cards l One connector for a low-profile PCI Express x16 card NOTE: Your Dell computer includes only PCI and PCI Express card connectors. You can do so by touching an... the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, read the safety...
...card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of your computer. Your Dell™ computer provides the following connectors on Your Computer. 2. PCI Cards Installing...profile PCI cards l One connector for a low-profile PCI Express x16 card NOTE: Your Dell computer includes only PCI and PCI Express card connectors. You can do so by touching an... the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, read the safety...
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...under the center cover latch on the pins in the socket. 5. Remove the heat sink assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Then pull the lever back to release the processor. 1 center cover latch 3 processor 5 release lever 2 processor cover 4... Open the processor cover by touching an unpainted metal surface on the pins in the socket. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Processor Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that the socket is required for ...
...under the center cover latch on the pins in the socket. 5. Remove the heat sink assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Then pull the lever back to release the processor. 1 center cover latch 3 processor 5 release lever 2 processor cover 4... Open the processor cover by touching an unpainted metal surface on the pins in the socket. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Processor Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that the socket is required for ...
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... on the ultra small form factor computer but is optional on Your Computer. 2. Reconnect the cable to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Intrusion Switch WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...snaps securely into its attached cable from the system board. 4. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Working on mini tower, desktop, and small form factor computers; Remove the computer cover ...
... on the ultra small form factor computer but is optional on Your Computer. 2. Reconnect the cable to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Intrusion Switch WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...snaps securely into its attached cable from the system board. 4. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Working on mini tower, desktop, and small form factor computers; Remove the computer cover ...
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Contact Dell if you need a drive bay insert. 1 optical drive 2 floppy drive 3 hard drive General Drive Installation Guidelines SATA connectors on the system board). For example, if ... remaining SATA connectors numbered higher than the one that the hard drive is connected to the lower-numbered SATA connectors. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Drives Drives Your computer supports: l One serial ATA (SATA) hard drive l One 3.5-inch drive bay (to support a floppy drive or a media card...
Contact Dell if you need a drive bay insert. 1 optical drive 2 floppy drive 3 hard drive General Drive Installation Guidelines SATA connectors on the system board). For example, if ... remaining SATA connectors numbered higher than the one that the hard drive is connected to the lower-numbered SATA connectors. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Drives Drives Your computer supports: l One serial ATA (SATA) hard drive l One 3.5-inch drive bay (to support a floppy drive or a media card...
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.... To install the system fan follow the removal procedure in Working on the computer chassis. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual System Fan System Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before... you touch any of your computer. Pull the retention tab at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the ...
.... To install the system fan follow the removal procedure in Working on the computer chassis. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual System Fan System Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before... you touch any of your computer. Pull the retention tab at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the ...
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..., and remove the assembly from the electrical outlet before you touch it has had sufficient time to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Heat Sink Assembly Heat Sink Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...towards the computer base and tighten the two captive screws. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. CAUTION: Ensure...
..., and remove the assembly from the electrical outlet before you touch it has had sufficient time to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Heat Sink Assembly Heat Sink Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...towards the computer base and tighten the two captive screws. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. CAUTION: Ensure...
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... in the reverse order. NOTE: Use the guides on the I/O panel bracket to help seat the card. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual I/O Panel I/O Panel Removing the I /O panel bracket to help position the I/O panel in place and use the notch...outlet before disconnecting them, so that secures the I /O connector pull loop 5. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Note the routing of the computer, be extremely careful. CAUTION: When sliding the I /O panel. 1. Remove the cable...
... in the reverse order. NOTE: Use the guides on the I/O panel bracket to help seat the card. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual I/O Panel I/O Panel Removing the I /O panel bracket to help position the I/O panel in place and use the notch...outlet before disconnecting them, so that secures the I /O connector pull loop 5. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Note the routing of the computer, be extremely careful. CAUTION: When sliding the I /O panel. 1. Remove the cable...
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... (see Optical Drive). 6. Remove the two screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer chassis. 10. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Power Supply Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you... inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer's electronic components. Replace the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... (see Optical Drive). 6. Remove the two screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer chassis. 10. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Power Supply Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you... inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer's electronic components. Replace the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... on Your Computer. Replace the computer cover. 6. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on Your Computer. 2. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Speakers Speakers Removing a Speaker WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer (see the Regulatory...
... on Your Computer. Replace the computer cover. 6. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on Your Computer. 2. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Speakers Speakers Removing a Speaker WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer (see the Regulatory...
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...latch shown in Working on a soft nonabrasive surface. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. ...1. Then, slide the release latch back as leverage points. 5. Back to Contents Page Desktop Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Removing the Computer Cover WARNING: ...
...latch shown in Working on a soft nonabrasive surface. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. ...1. Then, slide the release latch back as leverage points. 5. Back to Contents Page Desktop Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Removing the Computer Cover WARNING: ...
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Verify your need. 5. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Click Contact Us on your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of contacting Dell that is convenient for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Back to Contents Page Select the appropriate service or support link based on the left side of the page. 4. Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual To contact Dell for you. Choose the method of the page. 3.
Verify your need. 5. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Click Contact Us on your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of contacting Dell that is convenient for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Back to Contents Page Select the appropriate service or support link based on the left side of the page. 4. Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual To contact Dell for you. Choose the method of the page. 3.
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... - The basic data unit used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which can be erased or written over. carnet - Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Terms in this Glossary are provided for measuring data transmission speed. The form of time (years) during which a portable computer battery is...
... - The basic data unit used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which can be erased or written over. carnet - Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Terms in this Glossary are provided for measuring data transmission speed. The form of time (years) during which a portable computer battery is...
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... memory modules in pairs, DDR2 memory modules should install your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. l If you install mixed pairs of PC2-5300 (DDR2 667-MHz) and PC2-6400 (DDR2 800-MHz) memory, the modules function ...a slight reduction in matched pairs, the computer will continue to operate, but with a new memory module. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Installing Memory Module (s) Removing Memory Module (s) You can increase your computer may have, even if you purchased the new modules...
... memory modules in pairs, DDR2 memory modules should install your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. l If you install mixed pairs of PC2-5300 (DDR2 667-MHz) and PC2-6400 (DDR2 800-MHz) memory, the modules function ...a slight reduction in matched pairs, the computer will continue to operate, but with a new memory module. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Installing Memory Module (s) Removing Memory Module (s) You can increase your computer may have, even if you purchased the new modules...
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... registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Computrace is a registered trademarks of your computer. has determined that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. ©2008-2009 Dell Inc. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Mini... indicates important information that this document to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, TravelLite, OpenManage, and StrikeZone are trademarks of Absolute Software Corp.; Reproduction in other countries.; Microsoft, Windows...
... registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Computrace is a registered trademarks of your computer. has determined that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. ©2008-2009 Dell Inc. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Mini... indicates important information that this document to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, TravelLite, OpenManage, and StrikeZone are trademarks of Absolute Software Corp.; Reproduction in other countries.; Microsoft, Windows...
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... to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Cards ...Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the card for PCI Express cards) 3 PCI Express x16 card slot 4 PCI Express x1 card 5 PCI Express x1 card slot Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card NOTE: Your Dell...the open . Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your Dell™ computer supports a PS/2 serial port adapter and provides the following connectors ...
... to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual Cards ...Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the card for PCI Express cards) 3 PCI Express x16 card slot 4 PCI Express x1 card 5 PCI Express x1 card slot Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card NOTE: Your Dell...the open . Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your Dell™ computer supports a PS/2 serial port adapter and provides the following connectors ...