Dell OptiPlex 740 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex 740 Support Question
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Question posted by stickma on September 22nd, 2013
How Bios Update Dell Optiplex 740
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Quick Reference
Guide - Page 2
...January 2008 P/N NX484 Rev. A01
Reproduction in this document is strictly forbidden. Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. is subject to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and... property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc.
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 5
...• My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and may not be found at support.dell.com.
Quick Reference Guide
5 What...and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 67), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" ...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 6
...; Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement
Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide
• How to remove and replace parts • Specifications ... 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&#...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 9
...the DSS utility. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with
other Dell customers
• Upgrades - DSS provides critical
region or business segment, and enter
updates for the keyword Desktop System Software. The software automatically detects your computer and operating
2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go.
3 Click...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 55
... safety instructions located in your online
User's Guide. on the system board may be See "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is
no video during while the BIOS was detected
beep code during POST
The monitor or the graphics See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 59.
Quick Reference Guide...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 60
...field and press
to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during the operating system setup or is... and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.
60
Quick Reference Guide Code
Cause
2 short, 1 long
BIOS checksum error
1 long, 2 short
Memory test failure (bad memory during memory sizing)
1 long...
User's Guide - Page 2
...to avoid the problem. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Dell Inc.
A03
Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerApp are trademarks of Dell Inc.;
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business...
User's Guide - Page 13
... to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer.
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 302) or to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS...
User's Guide - Page 16
... for correct operation of your Dell computer.
DSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer
• Reference -
Find It Here
• Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in the taskbar.
16
Finding Information Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS)- The software...
User's Guide - Page 19
...that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Flash BIOS update program floppy disk, CD, USB key
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, ...are turned off now.
If, however, it is not recommended, because you shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be done by performing the removal ...
User's Guide - Page 67
...instructions on installing any software required for instructions.
12 Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 297). 8 If the drive you ... next step. See the documentation for your operating system for drive operation. 9 Enter system setup and update the appropriate Primary Drive option (0 or 1) (see "Entering System Setup" on page 257). 10 ...
User's Guide - Page 81
...70).
9 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 297).
10 Update your configuration information in system setup (see "System Setup" on page 257) by setting the ....
11 Verify that the configuration is correct for your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Board Components" on page 327).
Change any settings necessary for correct...
User's Guide - Page 118
...the appropriate Drive option (0 or 1) under
Drives. Desktop Computer
118 CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your configuration information by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page...8 Replace the computer cover (see "Dell Diagnostics"
on page 317). 9 Update your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.
User's Guide - Page 131
... replacement second hard drive, complete step 12 through step 16. 12 Enter system setup, and update the SATA port option under the Drives option list (see the documentation that came with your ...operating system. 15 Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327). 16 Install your operating system on page 257). 13 Exit...
User's Guide - Page 213
...with your operating system.
14 Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering System Setup" on page 257) and update the appropriate Primary
Drive option (0 or 2). 12 Exit system setup,... it clicks into your boot drive. 10 Turn on the computer. 11 Enter system setup (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327). 15 Install your operating system on the hard drive. Replacing a Hard-Drive...
User's Guide - Page 250
...Features It supports instrumentation that uses IT Assistant. For more information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation User's Guide available on a network that conforms to ... from storage devices.
• Change the state of your computer, such as updating its BIOS or shutting it is running.
• Monitor the status of your computer, ...
User's Guide - Page 268
... that desire a high level of your computer using two physical drives. The Dell mini tower and desktop models of data integrity. NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. The...your operating system documentation. About RAID Configurations
NOTICE: In order to use to automatically start your OptiPlex computer support RAID level 0 and RAID level 1. (RAID support is not available for the...
User's Guide - Page 291
... indicated on page 193
NOTICE: Before you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for your computer from Dell is covered under your computer: • "Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications" on page 31 • "Desktop Computer (Model # DCNE) Specifications" on page 105 • "Small Form Factor Computer (Model # DCCY) Specifications...
User's Guide - Page 293
...the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 19. 2 If you are using: • a desktop computer: remove the optical drive (see "Removing an Optical Drive" on page 115). • a small ...so may have, even if you purchased the new modules from Dell. You should install your computer may not start -up, the BIOS identifies the components that you may cause damage to the memory module...
User's Guide - Page 355
... covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations:
• Product name: Dell™ OptiPlex™ 740
• Model numbers: DCNE, DCSM, and DCCY
• Company name: Dell Inc. FCC Regulatory Model (U.S. Only)
355 Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400
NOTE: For additional FCC...
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