Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Desktop, Mini-Tower, Small Form Factor)
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... support.dell.com. two Desktop - one one Small Form Factor - one Mini-Tower and Desktop - Up to the integrated DisplayPort connector. System Information Chipset Processor Processor Video Video type: Integrated Discrete Video memory: Integrated Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacity Type Minimum memory Maximum memory Drives ... PCI Express x16 graphics adapter NOTE: The PCI Express x16 slot is disabled when a display is connected to 256 MB shared video memory (system memory greater than 512 MB) Four DIMM slots 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (non-ECC only) ...
... support.dell.com. two Desktop - one one Small Form Factor - one Mini-Tower and Desktop - Up to the integrated DisplayPort connector. System Information Chipset Processor Processor Video Video type: Integrated Discrete Video memory: Integrated Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacity Type Minimum memory Maximum memory Drives ... PCI Express x16 graphics adapter NOTE: The PCI Express x16 slot is disabled when a display is connected to 256 MB shared video memory (system memory greater than 512 MB) Four DIMM slots 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (non-ECC only) ...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Ultra Small Form Factor)
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Video Video type: Integrated Video memory: Integrated Intel Q45 graphics controller Upto 1759 MB shared video memory Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacity Type Minimum memory Maximum memory 2 DIMM slots 1 GB or 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz (non-ECC) 1 GB 4 GB Drives Externally accessible: 5.25-inch slimline drive bay One Internally accessible: 2.5-inch SATA drive bay One Available devices: 2.5-inch SATA hard drive One 5.25-inch SATA DVD-ROM, One DVD+/-RW drive NOTE: Supports a maximum of one hard drive.
Video Video type: Integrated Video memory: Integrated Intel Q45 graphics controller Upto 1759 MB shared video memory Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacity Type Minimum memory Maximum memory 2 DIMM slots 1 GB or 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz (non-ECC) 1 GB 4 GB Drives Externally accessible: 5.25-inch slimline drive bay One Internally accessible: 2.5-inch SATA drive bay One Available devices: 2.5-inch SATA hard drive One 5.25-inch SATA DVD-ROM, One DVD+/-RW drive NOTE: Supports a maximum of one hard drive.
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop Cover Primary Hard Drive Floppy Drive (Optional) Expansion Card Memory Power Supply Fan System Board Optical Drive Secondary Hard Drive (Optional) Riser Cage Standard Back Plate Heat Sink and Processor Coin-Cell Battery IO Panel Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop Cover Primary Hard Drive Floppy Drive (Optional) Expansion Card Memory Power Supply Fan System Board Optical Drive Secondary Hard Drive (Optional) Riser Cage Standard Back Plate Heat Sink and Processor Coin-Cell Battery IO Panel Back to Contents Page
Service Manual
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...MHz Intel Core 2 Quad; FSB up to 800 MHz at least 512 KB pipelined-burst, eightway set associative, writeback SRAM Memory Type Speed Connectors Capacity Minimum memory Maximum memory DDR3 SDRAM (non-ECC memory only) 1067 MHz four 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB non-ECC 1 GB 16 GB Video Integrated Discrete Intel ...graphics media accelerator X4500 up to 256 MB shared video memory (total system memory greater than 512 MB) PCI Express x16 slot supports either a PCI Express card or a DVI add-on card (for mini-tower, desktop, and...
...MHz Intel Core 2 Quad; FSB up to 800 MHz at least 512 KB pipelined-burst, eightway set associative, writeback SRAM Memory Type Speed Connectors Capacity Minimum memory Maximum memory DDR3 SDRAM (non-ECC memory only) 1067 MHz four 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB non-ECC 1 GB 16 GB Video Integrated Discrete Intel ...graphics media accelerator X4500 up to 256 MB shared video memory (total system memory greater than 512 MB) PCI Express x16 slot supports either a PCI Express card or a DVI add-on card (for mini-tower, desktop, and...
Service Manual
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... green - Desktop Small form factor PCI Express x1 Mini-tower Desktop Small form factor PCI Express x16 Serial ATA Mini-tower Desktop Small form factor Memory Internal USB device Processor fan Hard-drive fan Front panel control Processor Power 12V Power Controls and Lights Front of the computer Power button Power...
... green - Desktop Small form factor PCI Express x1 Mini-tower Desktop Small form factor PCI Express x16 Serial ATA Mini-tower Desktop Small form factor Memory Internal USB device Processor fan Hard-drive fan Front panel control Processor Power 12V Power Controls and Lights Front of the computer Power button Power...
Service Manual
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... with an error code and a description of the test and any error conditions encountered. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in your computer...
... with an error code and a description of the test and any error conditions encountered. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in your computer...
Service Manual
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... 1-2-1 Programmable interval timer failure 1-2-2 DMA initialization failure 1-2-3 DMA page register read/write failure 1-3 Video Memory Test failure 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 Memory not being properly identified or used 3-1-1 Slave DMA register failure 3-1-2 Master DMA register failure 3-1-3 Master ... 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss 3-3-2 Invalid NVRAM configuration 3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure 3-4-1 Screen initialization failure 3-4-2 Screen retrace failure If the Hard Drive light is off , light is ...
... 1-2-1 Programmable interval timer failure 1-2-2 DMA initialization failure 1-2-3 DMA page register read/write failure 1-3 Video Memory Test failure 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 Memory not being properly identified or used 3-1-1 Slave DMA register failure 3-1-2 Master DMA register failure 3-1-3 Master ... 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss 3-3-2 Invalid NVRAM configuration 3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure 3-4-1 Screen initialization failure 3-4-2 Screen retrace failure If the Hard Drive light is off , light is ...
Service Manual
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... or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module and restart the computer. A possible graphics card failure has occurred. If the problem persists, contact Dell . Reinstall all USB devices and check all power and data cables. 3-4-3 4-2-1 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4-4-4 Search for your computer has...
... or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module and restart the computer. A possible graphics card failure has occurred. If the problem persists, contact Dell . Reinstall all USB devices and check all power and data cables. 3-4-3 4-2-1 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4-4-4 Search for your computer has...
Service Manual
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...sure it is an error message on your computer. Ensure that the memory you are properly connected to Contents Page If two or more memory modules are detected. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Determine if a conflict exists by your computer (see the "Specifications...different card and restart the computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell. No memory modules are installed, remove the modules, then reinstall one at ...
...sure it is an error message on your computer. Ensure that the memory you are properly connected to Contents Page If two or more memory modules are detected. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Determine if a conflict exists by your computer (see the "Specifications...different card and restart the computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell. No memory modules are installed, remove the modules, then reinstall one at ...
Service Manual
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... Enable - Enables or disables the SATA or ATA drives connected to find an operating system from the devices specified in this list. Memory information: Displays Installed Memory, Usable Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM_1 Size, DIMM_2 Size, DIMM_3 Size, and DIMM_4 Size. . SATA Operation The "USB Controller" Setup option will recognize USB Storage...
... Enable - Enables or disables the SATA or ATA drives connected to find an operating system from the devices specified in this list. Memory information: Displays Installed Memory, Usable Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM_1 Size, DIMM_2 Size, DIMM_3 Size, and DIMM_4 Size. . SATA Operation The "USB Controller" Setup option will recognize USB Storage...
Service Manual
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...when the computer starts. OS Install This option is disable by default. This option is enabled by default. If enabled the maximum available memory is 06910. The default IP address is 255.255.255.255 NOTE: To set the Client IP you must set the Client DHCP ... Clear Log Mark all Entries Back to Static IP Displays the current license status. MEBx Hotkey sign-on the bottom of system memory. Set the system maximum memory for the client. When enabled (default), this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on displays a message stating the keystroke ...
...when the computer starts. OS Install This option is disable by default. This option is enabled by default. If enabled the maximum available memory is 06910. The default IP address is 255.255.255.255 NOTE: To set the Client IP you must set the Client DHCP ... Clear Log Mark all Entries Back to Static IP Displays the current license status. MEBx Hotkey sign-on the bottom of system memory. Set the system maximum memory for the client. When enabled (default), this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on displays a message stating the keystroke ...
Service Manual
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Lift the memory module out of the memory module connector. 3. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at each end of the connector and remove it from the computer. Press out on the securing clips at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Lift the memory module out of the memory module connector. 3. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at each end of the connector and remove it from the computer. Press out on the securing clips at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Service Manual
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Replacing the Memory Module(s) To replace the memory module(s), perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Replacing the Memory Module(s) To replace the memory module(s), perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Service Manual
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Removing the System Board 1. Remove the riser cage. 3. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the heat sink and processor. 4. Remove the memory. 5. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the floppy-drive data cable from the system board.
Removing the System Board 1. Remove the riser cage. 3. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the heat sink and processor. 4. Remove the memory. 5. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the floppy-drive data cable from the system board.
Technical Guide
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...) View Small Form Factor Computer (SFF) View Ultra Small Form Factor Computer (USFF) View MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Operating System, Chipset Processor Advanced System Manageability Modes, Memory Drives and Removable Storage, System Board Connectors Graphics/Video Controller External Ports/Connectors Communications-Network Adapter (NIC), Modem Audio and Speakers, Keyboard and Mouse Security...
...) View Small Form Factor Computer (SFF) View Ultra Small Form Factor Computer (USFF) View MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Operating System, Chipset Processor Advanced System Manageability Modes, Memory Drives and Removable Storage, System Board Connectors Graphics/Video Controller External Ports/Connectors Communications-Network Adapter (NIC), Modem Audio and Speakers, Keyboard and Mouse Security...
Technical Guide
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... Downgrade Rights (32 bit) FreeDOS for (N-series), Ubuntu® Linux (China only) X X X X CHIPSET Chipset Non-volatile memory on chipset BIOS Configuration SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) TPM 1.2 Security Device (Trusted Platform Module)1 TCM (Trusted Computing Module) Non-TPM NIC...chipset Available in China only Available in select countries LOM configuration contained within SPI_FLASH - no dedicated LOM EEPROM 7 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. soft® Windows 7® Ultimate...
... Downgrade Rights (32 bit) FreeDOS for (N-series), Ubuntu® Linux (China only) X X X X CHIPSET Chipset Non-volatile memory on chipset BIOS Configuration SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) TPM 1.2 Security Device (Trusted Platform Module)1 TCM (Trusted Computing Module) Non-TPM NIC...chipset Available in China only Available in select countries LOM configuration contained within SPI_FLASH - no dedicated LOM EEPROM 7 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. soft® Windows 7® Ultimate...
Technical Guide
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..., (2 DIMM) 2GB DDR3, 1066MHz/1333MHz, (2 DIMM) X X X X X X X X 2GB DDR3, 1066MHz/1333MHz, (1 DIMM) X X X X 1GB DDR3, 1066MHz/1333MHz, (1 DIMM) X X X X 9 1 The total amount of memory requires a 64-bit enabled processor and 64-bit operating system. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow you a choice of band management.
..., (2 DIMM) 2GB DDR3, 1066MHz/1333MHz, (2 DIMM) X X X X X X X X 2GB DDR3, 1066MHz/1333MHz, (1 DIMM) X X X X 1GB DDR3, 1066MHz/1333MHz, (1 DIMM) X X X X 9 1 The total amount of memory requires a 64-bit enabled processor and 64-bit operating system. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow you a choice of band management.
Technical Guide
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 AUDIO INTEGRATED ADI 1984A HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO High Definition Stereo support Number of channels Number of Bits / Audio resolution Sampling rate (recording/... INTEL® 82567 GIGABIT1 ETHERNET LAN 10/100/1000 External Connector Type Data Rates supported Controller Details Controller bus architecture (example PCIe 1.0a x1) Integrated memory Data transfer mode (example Bus-Master DMA) Power consumption (full operation per data rate connection speed) Power consumption (standby operation) IEEE standards compliance (example 802...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 AUDIO INTEGRATED ADI 1984A HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO High Definition Stereo support Number of channels Number of Bits / Audio resolution Sampling rate (recording/... INTEL® 82567 GIGABIT1 ETHERNET LAN 10/100/1000 External Connector Type Data Rates supported Controller Details Controller bus architecture (example PCIe 1.0a x1) Integrated memory Data transfer mode (example Bus-Master DMA) Power consumption (full operation per data rate connection speed) Power consumption (standby operation) IEEE standards compliance (example 802...
Technical Guide
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... Manageability, Intel Core 2 Duo/ Quad Processor with optional riser. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 COMMUNICATIONS - For high speed transmission, connection to... a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required. 19 SFF supports low profile card. COMMUNICATIONS - Broadcom NetXtreme 10/100/1000 PCIe Gigabit1 Networking Card Connector Type Data Rates supported Controller Details Controller bus architecture (example PCIe 1.0a x1) Integrated memory...
... Manageability, Intel Core 2 Duo/ Quad Processor with optional riser. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 COMMUNICATIONS - For high speed transmission, connection to... a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required. 19 SFF supports low profile card. COMMUNICATIONS - Broadcom NetXtreme 10/100/1000 PCIe Gigabit1 Networking Card Connector Type Data Rates supported Controller Details Controller bus architecture (example PCIe 1.0a x1) Integrated memory...
Technical Guide
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...350 MHz Integrated and with 350MHz 24 bit RAMDAC XP: Up to 1GB shared system memory with 2GB system memory Vista: Up to 2GB shared system memory with optional riser. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports... low profile card or full height card with 4GB system memory 4 W Yes 32 bit 85 Hz Yes OpenGL 2.0/DirectX 10.0 ...
...350 MHz Integrated and with 350MHz 24 bit RAMDAC XP: Up to 1GB shared system memory with 2GB system memory Vista: Up to 2GB shared system memory with optional riser. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports... low profile card or full height card with 4GB system memory 4 W Yes 32 bit 85 Hz Yes OpenGL 2.0/DirectX 10.0 ...