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For more information about your computer. Models DCSM, DCNE, DCCY, and DCTR www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
For more information about your computer. Models DCSM, DCNE, DCCY, and DCTR www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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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... 54 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 57 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Using the Operating System Media 60 6 Finding Information 63 7 Getting Help 65 Obtaining Assistance 65 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 66 DellConnect 66 Online Services 66 AutoTech Service 67 Automated Order-Status...
... 54 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 57 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Using the Operating System Media 60 6 Finding Information 63 7 Getting Help 65 Obtaining Assistance 65 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 66 DellConnect 66 Online Services 66 AutoTech Service 67 Automated Order-Status...
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Setting Up Your Computer 17 NOTE: The ultra small form factor computer natively supports a DVI-I connection only. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you did not order them. 1 Connect the monitor using only one of the procedures... • DisplayPort to DVI adapter • White DVI cable • Dual monitor Y-adapter cable NOTE: The desktop, mini-tower, and small form factor computers natively support either a VGA or a DisplayPort connection.
Setting Up Your Computer 17 NOTE: The ultra small form factor computer natively supports a DVI-I connection only. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you did not order them. 1 Connect the monitor using only one of the procedures... • DisplayPort to DVI adapter • White DVI cable • Dual monitor Y-adapter cable NOTE: The desktop, mini-tower, and small form factor computers natively support either a VGA or a DisplayPort connection.
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... To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your settings and files and click Next. screen, select the method you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods ...To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Setting Up Your Computer 33 Follow the instructions on the new computer, ...
... To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your settings and files and click Next. screen, select the method you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods ...To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Setting Up Your Computer 33 Follow the instructions on the new computer, ...
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... w/ICH10D eight 24 32 Mb integrated network interface capable of your computer. FSB up to view information about your computer, click Start→Help and Support and select the option to 800 MHz Intel Celeron®; FSB up to 1333 MHz Intel Pentium® Dual-Core; Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary...
... w/ICH10D eight 24 32 Mb integrated network interface capable of your computer. FSB up to view information about your computer, click Start→Help and Support and select the option to 800 MHz Intel Celeron®; FSB up to 1333 MHz Intel Pentium® Dual-Core; Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary...
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... memory (shared) at total system memory of greater than 512 MB PCI Express x16 slot can support either a PCI Express card or a DVI graphics card (for dual-monitor support) NOTE: The ultra small form factor computer supports integrated video only. ADI 1984A high definition audio PCI 2.3 PCI Express 2.0 SATA 1.0A and 2.0 eSATA USB...
... memory (shared) at total system memory of greater than 512 MB PCI Express x16 slot can support either a PCI Express card or a DVI graphics card (for dual-monitor support) NOTE: The ultra small form factor computer supports integrated video only. ADI 1984A high definition audio PCI 2.3 PCI Express 2.0 SATA 1.0A and 2.0 eSATA USB...
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... connector 164 pins 16 PCI Express lanes four connectors two connectors one connector 7-pin connector four connectors two connectors 240 pins one 10-pin connector (supports two USB ports) one 34-pin connector one 26-pin slim connector 40 Specifications
... connector 164 pins 16 PCI Express lanes four connectors two connectors one connector 7-pin connector four connectors two connectors 240 pins one 10-pin connector (supports two USB ports) one 34-pin connector one 26-pin slim connector 40 Specifications
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... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Using the Hardware Troubleshooter To start the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve hardware incompatibility: Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the...the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. CAUTION: Always unplug your Service Manual on support.dell.com. Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps....
... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Using the Hardware Troubleshooter To start the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve hardware incompatibility: Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the...the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. CAUTION: Always unplug your Service Manual on support.dell.com. Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps....
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). IF THE POWER LIGHT IS GREEN AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT.... Press a key on . • If the display is in sleep mode. This message may help support personnel to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in this section, read ...with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that shipped with your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). IF THE POWER LIGHT IS GREEN AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT.... Press a key on . • If the display is in sleep mode. This message may help support personnel to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in this section, read ...with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that shipped with your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the...
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... Reseat the memory modules to see your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Troubleshooting 47 ... are not using to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that shipped with your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I ...
... Reseat the memory modules to see your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Troubleshooting 47 ... are not using to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that shipped with your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I ...
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... environments. 48 Troubleshooting If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. • Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to select the program that... Start →Control Panel→Programs→Use an older program with this version of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 35. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50). For more information about the type of Windows. 2 In the ...
... environments. 48 Troubleshooting If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. • Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to select the program that... Start →Control Panel→Programs→Use an older program with this version of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 35. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50). For more information about the type of Windows. 2 In the ...
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...response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • ... program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Dell Technical Update Service • The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer. Troubleshooting 49...
...response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • ... program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Dell Technical Update Service • The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer. Troubleshooting 49...
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...first time using the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 5. 54 Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and... correctly. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Returning to step 2. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating...
...first time using the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 5. 54 Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and... correctly. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Returning to step 2. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating...
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...on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support NOTE: Your Service Tag/Express Service Code is a CD • Drivers for technicians or... DVD that may have shipped with your computer. Finding Information 63 NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your computer. Some features ...
...on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support NOTE: Your Service Tag/Express Service Code is a CD • Drivers for technicians or... DVD that may have shipped with your computer. Finding Information 63 NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your computer. Some features ...
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...174; License Label Your Microsoft Windows License is available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Document/Media/Label Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your operating ... Manual for your computer can be found at support.dell.com. • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Technology Guide • About your operating system The Dell Technology Guide is located on your computer. •...
...174; License Label Your Microsoft Windows License is available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Document/Media/Label Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your operating ... Manual for your computer can be found at support.dell.com. • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Technology Guide • About your operating system The Dell Technology Guide is located on your computer. •...
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... following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1 See "When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you want to run Dell Diagnostics. 3 Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 70. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of Dell Support online. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open ...Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. NOTE: Call...
... following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1 See "When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you want to run Dell Diagnostics. 3 Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 70. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of Dell Support online. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open ...Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. NOTE: Call...
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... the following websites and e-mail addresses: • Dell Support websites: support.dell.com support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) 66 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to provide fast, accurate answers. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 69...
... the following websites and e-mail addresses: • Dell Support websites: support.dell.com support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) 66 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to provide fast, accurate answers. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 69...
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... report on the status of any Dell products that correspond to support.dell.com, or you call . • Dell Support e-mail addresses: mobile_support@us.dell.com support@us.dell.com la-techsupport@dell.com (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses: apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) sales_canada...
... report on the status of any Dell products that correspond to support.dell.com, or you call . • Dell Support e-mail addresses: mobile_support@us.dell.com support@us.dell.com la-techsupport@dell.com (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses: apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) sales_canada...
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...telephone at or near the computer. Getting Help 69 Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call Dell for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that the...You may be asked to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If possible, turn on page 70). The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your computer). Ensure that shipped with your computer before you call more efficiently....
...telephone at or near the computer. Getting Help 69 Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call Dell for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that the...You may be asked to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If possible, turn on page 70). The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your computer). Ensure that shipped with your computer before you call more efficiently....
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...? Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 70 Getting Help Yes No Network, version, and network adapter:... Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Otherwise, record the contents of the system's start-up files. If the computer is connected to determine the contents of each file....
...? Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 70 Getting Help Yes No Network, version, and network adapter:... Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Otherwise, record the contents of the system's start-up files. If the computer is connected to determine the contents of each file....