Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Desktop, Mini-Tower, Small Form Factor)
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...those required by law to ship with your computer, go to support.dell.com. 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 Externally accessible: 5.25-inch drive bays 5.25-inch slimline ... video 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) 1 ...
...those required by law to ship with your computer, go to support.dell.com. 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 Externally accessible: 5.25-inch drive bays 5.25-inch slimline ... video 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) 1 ...
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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... Pentium® Dual Core; 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 ...
... Pentium® Dual Core; 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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... light) - 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...
... light) - 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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...for your computer. When the tests are running the test. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you are completed, if you want to run. Extended Performs a thorough check of tracing the ...problem quickly. Custom Tests a specific device. If you run . Parameters Allows you want to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in following table for the option you to answer Test questions periodically...
...for your computer. When the tests are running the test. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you are completed, if you want to run. Extended Performs a thorough check of tracing the ...problem quickly. Custom Tests a specific device. If you run . Parameters Allows you want to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in following table for the option you to answer Test questions periodically...
Service Manual
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... 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... 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 Blinking Amber Solid Amber Initial state of the light...
... 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... 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 Blinking Amber Solid Amber Initial state of the light...
Service Manual
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... has occurred. A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Reseat all cable connections. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer. Reseat any installed graphics cards. A possible floppy drive or hard drive ...computer. If the computer starts normally, continue to identify the problem. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If two or more memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. If available, install a working electrical outlet. When the computer starts normally, the...
... has occurred. A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Reseat all cable connections. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer. Reseat any installed graphics cards. A possible floppy drive or hard drive ...computer. If the computer starts normally, continue to identify the problem. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If two or more memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. If available, install a working electrical outlet. When the computer starts normally, the...
Service Manual
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... boot from the computer for resource conflicts. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from a device...section for your computer). Back to install additional memory modules (one module and restart the computer. Ensure that the memory you removed, then remove a different card and restart the computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell. No memory modules are using is supported by removing an ...
... boot from the computer for resource conflicts. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from a device...section for your computer). Back to install additional memory modules (one module and restart the computer. Ensure that the memory you removed, then remove a different card and restart the computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell. No memory modules are using is supported by removing an ...
Service Manual
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... are disable Enable - This technology is disable Enable - Please disable RAID mode if enabling Image Server. Internal USB for Flex bay Disable - 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. . You can set the USB controller to find an operating system...
... are disable Enable - This technology is disable Enable - Please disable RAID mode if enabling Image Server. Internal USB for Flex bay Disable - 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. . You can set the USB controller to find an operating system...
Service Manual
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... IP address for OS to load while installation. When enabled (default), this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on the bottom of system memory. Static IP DHCP (default) Specifies the static IP address of each key POST Hotkeys Allows you must set the Client DHCP to the Static ...each key. OS Install This option is enabled by default. Post Behavior Fast Boot When enabled (default), your computer starts. Set the system maximum memory for the client. The default IP address is 255.255.255.255 NOTE: To set the Client IP you to: Clear Log Mark all ...
... IP address for OS to load while installation. When enabled (default), this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on the bottom of system memory. Static IP DHCP (default) Specifies the static IP address of each key POST Hotkeys Allows you must set the Client DHCP to the Static ...each key. OS Install This option is enabled by default. Post Behavior Fast Boot When enabled (default), your computer starts. Set the system maximum memory for the client. The default IP address is 255.255.255.255 NOTE: To set the Client IP you to: Clear Log Mark all ...
Service Manual
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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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at each end of the connector and remove it from the computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at each end of the connector and remove it from the computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
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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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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 riser cage. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Disconnect the floppy-drive data cable from the system board. Remove the heat sink and processor. 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the memory. 5. Removing the System Board 1.
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 riser cage. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Disconnect the floppy-drive data cable from the system board. Remove the heat sink and processor. 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the memory. 5. Removing the System Board 1.
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-... bit), Windows® XP Professional SP3 via Microsoft® Windows 7® Professional or Microsoft® Windows 7® Ulti- Micro- DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Microsoft® Windows 7® Home Premium;
...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-... bit), Windows® XP Professional SP3 via Microsoft® Windows 7® Professional or Microsoft® Windows 7® Ulti- Micro- DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Microsoft® Windows 7® Home Premium;
Technical Guide
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...This option does not support out of band management. Dell's innovative approach to scalable remote client management offers you to chipset specifications. Cannot be less than 4GB. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES NOTE: ...Hardware management mode options allow you a choice of built-in hardware management capabilities across platform offerings. NOTE: This system supports both 1066MHz and 1333MHz DDR3 memory, however the memory...
...This option does not support out of band management. Dell's innovative approach to scalable remote client management offers you to chipset specifications. Cannot be less than 4GB. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES NOTE: ...Hardware management mode options allow you a choice of built-in hardware management capabilities across platform offerings. NOTE: This system supports both 1066MHz and 1333MHz DDR3 memory, however the memory...
Technical Guide
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... 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...N/A EEPROM (located in SPI) 10 Mb (full/half-duplex) 100 Mb (full/half-duplex) 1000 Mb (full-duplex) 18 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...
... 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...N/A EEPROM (located in SPI) 10 Mb (full/half-duplex) 100 Mb (full/half-duplex) 1000 Mb (full-duplex) 18 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...
Technical Guide
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.... 19 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 Data transfer mode (example Bus-Master DMA) Power consumption (full operation per data rate connection speed) Power consumption (standby operation) IEEE standards compliance (example... or full height card with vPro Technology 1 This term does not connote an actual operating speed of 1 Gb/sec. SFF supports low profile card. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 COMMUNICATIONS -
.... 19 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 Data transfer mode (example Bus-Master DMA) Power consumption (full operation per data rate connection speed) Power consumption (standby operation) IEEE standards compliance (example... or full height card with vPro Technology 1 This term does not connote an actual operating speed of 1 Gb/sec. SFF supports low profile card. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 COMMUNICATIONS -
Technical Guide
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...to support integrated graphics, depending on operating system, system memory size and other factors. 2 DVI and VGA can be used concurrently for multi-monitor display in the x16 slot disables onboard video. 23 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/...
...to support integrated graphics, depending on operating system, system memory size and other factors. 2 DVI and VGA can be used concurrently for multi-monitor display in the x16 slot disables onboard video. 23 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/...