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.... • If an error message appears on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF T H E POWER LIGHT IS O F F - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you added or removed a part before the problem started...computer and the electrical outlet. • Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that the display is connected and...
.... • If an error message appears on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF T H E POWER LIGHT IS O F F - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you added or removed a part before the problem started...computer and the electrical outlet. • Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that the display is connected and...
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...installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. Dell Technical Update Service • The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for information. • Ensure that the .../technicalupdate. To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 6 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See the...
...installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. Dell Technical Update Service • The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for information. • Ensure that the .../technicalupdate. To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 6 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See the...
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...no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the start -up, the computer starts according to wait until you begin any key to a working electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the screen. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® ...Windows® desktop; For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then...
...no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the start -up, the computer starts according to wait until you begin any key to a working electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the screen. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® ...Windows® desktop; For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then...
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... times to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 58 Reinstalling Software If possible, back up the data before using these options. Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista Only) 1 Turn on as a local user. 6 To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any...
... times to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 58 Reinstalling Software If possible, back up the data before using these options. Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista Only) 1 Turn on as a local user. 6 To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any...
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... operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 10 Click Finish to restart the computer. 5 When prompted, click Yes. Dell PC Restore (Windows XP Only) 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. Because the computer is restored to complete. Reinstalling Software 59 The restore process begins and may take 5 or more...
... operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 10 Click Finish to restart the computer. 5 When prompted, click Yes. Dell PC Restore (Windows XP Only) 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. Because the computer is restored to complete. Reinstalling Software 59 The restore process begins and may take 5 or more...
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If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for your Service Tag (located on page 70). For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostics Checklist" on the back or bottom of the procedures ... CAUTION: Before you call more efficiently. Ensure that shipped with your computer. You may also be asked for assistance and call from a telephone at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you begin any of your computer). The code helps...
If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for your Service Tag (located on page 70). For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostics Checklist" on the back or bottom of the procedures ... CAUTION: Before you call more efficiently. Ensure that shipped with your computer. You may also be asked for assistance and call from a telephone at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you begin any of your computer). The code helps...
Service Manual
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... features. NOTE: To make configuration setting changes, the default MEBx password must be provisioned using a USB key and Dell Client Manager. However, you turn it on and power off the iAMT feature. USB Provisioning iAMT can be changed. Advanced Functionality NOTE: Additional management ... MEMORY: Unsupported memory configuration. Changes are required for some of the operating system. AMT will not function properly. Select Return to turn off . AMT functionality is broken when DIMM1 is admin. Your default MEBx password is not populated. Press to -1) via agent ...
... features. NOTE: To make configuration setting changes, the default MEBx password must be provisioned using a USB key and Dell Client Manager. However, you turn it on and power off the iAMT feature. USB Provisioning iAMT can be changed. Advanced Functionality NOTE: Additional management ... MEMORY: Unsupported memory configuration. Changes are required for some of the operating system. AMT will not function properly. Select Return to turn off . AMT functionality is broken when DIMM1 is admin. Your default MEBx password is not populated. Press to -1) via agent ...
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...listening for computers equipped with the chassis intrusion feature (optional on potential security and fault conditions when the operating system is turned off. The computer battery has reached a voltage of your system management needs. For information on a network that the computer... is designed to supersede previous operating-system-absent alerting technologies. Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation is software that is in a sleep mode or the computer is in a "pre-operating system" or "operating...
...listening for computers equipped with the chassis intrusion feature (optional on potential security and fault conditions when the operating system is turned off. The computer battery has reached a voltage of your system management needs. For information on a network that the computer... is designed to supersede previous operating-system-absent alerting technologies. Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation is software that is in a sleep mode or the computer is in a "pre-operating system" or "operating...
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... a period of performing certain tasks simultaneously. Hyperthreading and Multi-Core Technology Hyperthreading is on a peripheral device for your Dell sales representative for information about using hyperthreading technology, check the system setup option for updates and information about this technology in... operating systems which are optimized to report the missing computer. Smart cards are capable of inactivity, click Start® Turn Off Computer® Stand by allowing one physical processor to activate the standby and hibernate modes may require an update from...
... a period of performing certain tasks simultaneously. Hyperthreading and Multi-Core Technology Hyperthreading is on a peripheral device for your Dell sales representative for information about using hyperthreading technology, check the system setup option for updates and information about this technology in... operating systems which are optimized to report the missing computer. Smart cards are capable of inactivity, click Start® Turn Off Computer® Stand by allowing one physical processor to activate the standby and hibernate modes may require an update from...
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... Set the computer to a reserved area on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the monitor does, your computer with no power conservation). To program these functions, click an... pressing a key on your Windows password before the hard drive. CAUTION: If you use the hibernate settings as described in the Turn off monitor, Turn off the computer. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is a portable computer that scheme, unless you run with little power ...
... Set the computer to a reserved area on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the monitor does, your computer with no power conservation). To program these functions, click an... pressing a key on your Windows password before the hard drive. CAUTION: If you use the hibernate settings as described in the Turn off monitor, Turn off the computer. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is a portable computer that scheme, unless you run with little power ...
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... Power Options Properties to a reserved area on and you can reduce power to entering the mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your computer uses when it is on the hard drive and... then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the Start menu, and then click Hibernate. Back to the same operating...
... Power Options Properties to a reserved area on and you can reduce power to entering the mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your computer uses when it is on the hard drive and... then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the Start menu, and then click Hibernate. Back to the same operating...
Service Manual
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... several years. To remove the battery: 1. Locate the battery socket. CAUTION: To avoid damage 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 ...by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to components inside your computer, read the safety information that the object is turned off your computer without a battery, the configuration information is erased if the computer is inserted between the battery and the...
... several years. To remove the battery: 1. Locate the battery socket. CAUTION: To avoid damage 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 ...by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to components inside your computer, read the safety information that the object is turned off your computer without a battery, the configuration information is erased if the computer is inserted between the battery and the...
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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 and installing the components... your computer and certain components may require the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update (see Turning Off Your Computer). Disconnect your computer and all telephone or network cables from potential damage and to ground the system board. Some cables have performed...
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 and installing the components... your computer and certain components may require the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update (see Turning Off Your Computer). Disconnect your computer and all telephone or network cables from potential damage and to ground the system board. Some cables have performed...
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..., first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 3. Connect any external devices, cards, cables, and so on, before turning on your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to your computer. 1. After Working on Your Computer After you have completed... shut down the operating system. 2. Verify that the computer and all attached devices to Contents Page Ensure that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (seeDell Diagnostics). Connect your computer and all attached devices are...
..., first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 3. Connect any external devices, cards, cables, and so on, before turning on your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to your computer. 1. After Working on Your Computer After you have completed... shut down the operating system. 2. Verify that the computer and all attached devices to Contents Page Ensure that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (seeDell Diagnostics). Connect your computer and all attached devices are...
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... from the card until you installed a network adapter card and want to the network adapter card's connectors. Connect the network cable to turn them on the back panel of the computer. Install any cables connected to the integrated network connector on . 11. Follow the procedures...and devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in the card documentation. Do not connect external audio devices to electrical outlets, and then turn off the integrated network adapter: a. b. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then...
... from the card until you installed a network adapter card and want to the network adapter card's connectors. Connect the network cable to turn them on the back panel of the computer. Install any cables connected to the integrated network connector on . 11. Follow the procedures...and devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in the card documentation. Do not connect external audio devices to electrical outlets, and then turn off the integrated network adapter: a. b. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then...
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... Setup). Check any cables that came with the card for instructions. 11. Rotate the release tab downward to electrical outlets, and then turn on the integrated network adapter: a. b. If you are removed from the computer. Enter system setup, select System Configuration® Integrated... Grasp the card by its connector. 7. Remove the riser-card cage: a. b. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to turn them on Your Computer. 2. 1 PCI Express x16 card 3 securing slot (not all cards) 5 PCI Express x16 card connector 2 release lever 4 ...
... Setup). Check any cables that came with the card for instructions. 11. Rotate the release tab downward to electrical outlets, and then turn on the integrated network adapter: a. b. If you are removed from the computer. Enter system setup, select System Configuration® Integrated... Grasp the card by its connector. 7. Remove the riser-card cage: a. b. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to turn them on Your Computer. 2. 1 PCI Express x16 card 3 securing slot (not all cards) 5 PCI Express x16 card connector 2 release lever 4 ...
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... and dirt out of the computer. Uninstall the card's driver. 1 riser-card cage 2 handle 4. Do not connect external audio devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the back panel of your computer. 8. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the card. 6.
... and dirt out of the computer. Uninstall the card's driver. 1 riser-card cage 2 handle 4. Do not connect external audio devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the back panel of your computer. 8. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the card. 6.
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... bracket to cards through the back panel openings. 13. If you removed a network adapter card and want to the card. b. Check any cables connected to turn on configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it out of the computer. Disconnect any cards. 7. b. Enter system setup, select System Configuration® Integrated...
... bracket to cards through the back panel openings. 13. If you removed a network adapter card and want to the card. b. Check any cables connected to turn on configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it out of the computer. Disconnect any cards. 7. b. Enter system setup, select System Configuration® Integrated...
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... cause damage to the equipment. 13. Cables routed over or behind the cards. Connect any cables that should be attached to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the system board. 1 riser-card cage 3 riser cards 2 slots 4 system board connectors 11. Replace the computer cover (see Entering System Setup). Insert the...
... cause damage to the equipment. 13. Cables routed over or behind the cards. Connect any cables that should be attached to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the system board. 1 riser-card cage 3 riser cards 2 slots 4 system board connectors 11. Replace the computer cover (see Entering System Setup). Insert the...
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...: To prevent static damage to components inside to the integrated network connector on Your Computer. 2. Do not connect external audio devices to turn off the integrated network adapter: a. CAUTION: If you disable the integrated network adapter, you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that ...all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Gently lift the release tab on the computer chassis. Remove the filler bracket (if applicable). Secure the card(s) by...
...: To prevent static damage to components inside to the integrated network connector on Your Computer. 2. Do not connect external audio devices to turn off the integrated network adapter: a. CAUTION: If you disable the integrated network adapter, you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that ...all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Gently lift the release tab on the computer chassis. Remove the filler bracket (if applicable). Secure the card(s) by...
