Dell OptiPlex 740 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex 740 Support Question
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Question posted by grasardi on May 25th, 2014
How Do I Ahci Dell Optiplex 740
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on May 25th, 2014 10:50 AM
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The non-enhanced Optiplex 740 does not have AHCI support.
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Answer #2: Posted by RaviCatDell on May 25th, 2014 10:38 AM
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Hi grasardi,
I'm a part of Dell Social Media Team. Kindly refer to the User's Guide http://dell.to/RpSf5S from Page 6 onwards, to help you navigate and enable AHCI* option in the BIOS.
*AHCI option is available only on small form factor model.
Hope that helps.
I'm a part of Dell Social Media Team. Kindly refer to the User's Guide http://dell.to/RpSf5S from Page 6 onwards, to help you navigate and enable AHCI* option in the BIOS.
*AHCI option is available only on small form factor model.
Hope that helps.
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Quick Reference
Guide - Page 2
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Trademarks used in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc.
Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Dell Inc. A01 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 5
...
• Drivers for technicians or experienced users.
Readme files may be found at support.dell.com.
Finding Information
NOTE: Some features or media may be available in certain countries. ...material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and may not...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 6
... replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve
problems
Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide
Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center
1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides.
2 Click the User's Guide for your computer.
What Are...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 9
...
courses
site.
• Community -
may vary dependent upon your operating system and search for the keyword Desktop System Software. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - system and installs the updates
NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface
appropriate for your operating system and your
the DSS utility. support...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 33
... tower computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 34).
• Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on page 36).
• Remove the small form factor computer cover (see the...apart, keep them evenly aligned to dissipate any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer from the computer.
3 Disconnect your computer, ground yourself...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 52
...the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you ...see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from your computer and try again.
3 When the boot ...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 64
...appears, continue to wait until you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers...your computer and try using Device Driver Rollback (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected ...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 65
..., wait until you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
5 Press...Exit if Install Windows
XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. ...
User's Guide - Page 2
...helps you how to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is subject to avoid the problem. Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerApp are trademarks...
User's Guide - Page 6
...Technology Control 249
Manageability 249 Alert Standard Format 249 Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant 250 Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation 250
Security 250 Chassis Intrusion ...a USB Device 264 Memory Key 264 Floppy Drive 264
Jumper Settings 265 Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 265
Clearing Forgotten Passwords 265
Clearing CMOS Settings 266
HyperTransport&#...
User's Guide - Page 13
... computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
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User's Guide - Page 16
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User's Guide - Page 17
... at startup checkbox.
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User's Guide - Page 20
...instructions in on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.
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• Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 177).
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User's Guide - Page 97
...the badge. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. You can be rotated to a USB device). Desktop Computer
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See "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 19 for more information.
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User's Guide - Page 116
... towards the back of the new drive and tighten them. b Insert the three shoulder screws removed from the insert into place.
Desktop Computer
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2
1 drive release latch 2 optical drive
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User's Guide - Page 118
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your configuration information by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics"
on page 317). 9 Update your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. Desktop Computer
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7 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...
User's Guide - Page 121
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121 Media Card Reader
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling ...System Setup" on page 257).
11 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327).
User's Guide - Page 268
...that you may have selected when you can remotely start at a specified time. The Dell mini tower and desktop models of your operating system documentation. NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy.... single drive RAID 0 array before the operating system is loaded onto the drive (see your OptiPlex computer support RAID level 0 and RAID level 1. (RAID support is not available for the small...
User's Guide - Page 355
... Regulatory Model (U.S. Only)
355 Information is provided on the Internet at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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