Dell OptiPlex 740 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex 740 Support Question
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Question posted by radmis on April 17th, 2014
How Long To Update Bios Optiplex 740
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Answer #1: Posted by techygirl on April 24th, 2014 10:48 AM
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Here is a video tutorial to update bios in optiplex 740 so you view this than you get the idea how much time it will take please click here
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Quick Reference
Guide - Page 2
... applicable. Dell Inc.
Reproduction in any references in this document is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of data and tells you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of your computer...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 5
... technicalreference 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 be... may be included on your media (CD or DVD) to provide the most current updates about technical changes to access your computer. Finding Information
NOTE: Some features or media ...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 6
... Guide
• How to remove and 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...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 9
... technical support
• Reference - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care - DSS is necessary for the keyword...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 52
... the test you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that
appears. 6 Type 1 to start...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 60
...Next to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. If your online User's Guide.
Code
Cause
2 short, 1 long
BIOS checksum error
1 long, 2 short
Memory test failure (bad memory during memory sizing)
1 long, 3 short, 2 short No memory
1 short
key pressed
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
If a device is detected but incorrectly configured...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 64
... on 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 by the..., back up , your operating system to complete the installation. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to load any key to Boot from CD-ROM....
User's Guide - Page 2
...a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for energy efficiency.
Trademarks used 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 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; Other...
User's Guide - Page 13
...computer.
Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and ...to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
Find It Here
Drivers and Utilities Media
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities...
User's Guide - Page 16
... or business segment to view the appropriate support site.
• Community - Proactive e-mail notification of your computer
• Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS)- If you should also reinstall the DSS utility.
NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may not be available for your operating...
User's Guide - Page 19
... computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.
2 Ensure 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, save and close any open files, and exit any open...
User's Guide - Page 105
... Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is available only on select models. 64 bits
Desktop Computer
105 single-channel: 256 MB 8 GB
nVidia GeForce 6150LE/Nforce 430 RAID 0 and RAID 1... NOTE: RAID support is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens. AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core processor AMD...
User's Guide - Page 118
... of the way to provide airflow for more information. 10 Verify that your computer works correctly by setting the appropriate Drive option (0 or 1) under
Drives. Desktop Computer
118
See "Entering System Setup" on page 257 for the fan and cooling vents.
8 Replace the computer cover (see "Dell Diagnostics"
on page 317...
User's Guide - Page 128
Desktop Computer
128 1 2
1 hard drive
2 slot verification number
6 Replace the floppy drive, media card reader, or second hard drive (see... is the primary drive, insert a bootable medium into your boot drive. 11 Turn on the computer. 12 Enter system setup and update the appropriate Primary Drive option (0 or 2) (see "Entering
System Setup" on page 257). 13 Exit system setup, and reboot the...
User's Guide - Page 131
Desktop Computer
131 NOTE: For instructions, see the documentation that came with your operating system. 15 Test the hard drive.... 11 If you have installed a 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 on page 257). 13 Exit...
User's Guide - Page 250
...'s ASF implementation, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide, which is based on a network that enables remote management programs such as updating its BIOS or shutting it down remotely. Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant
IT Assistant configures, manages, and monitors computers and other devices on the Dell Support website...
User's Guide - Page 264
... F12 = Boot Menu appears in case you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to the USB device. Floppy Drive...device, the device must be bootable.
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you... down your device is bootable, check the device documentation. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB device option to move ...
User's Guide - Page 268
...RAID Configurations
NOTICE: In order to use to automatically start your OptiPlex computer support RAID level 0 and RAID level 1. (RAID support...NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy.
The Dell mini tower and desktop models of your computer using two physical drives. The NVIDIA RAID controller on ... As long as Remote Wake Up.
A number of the RAID configuration that desire a ...
User's Guide - Page 333
... R E Q U I L E W A S NO T F O U N D -
If your computer beeps during memory sizing)
1 long, 3 short, 2 short No memory
1 short
F12 key pressed
Error Messages
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you are trying to remove. 3 ...the message is missing an essential file. Code
Cause
2 short, 1 long
BIOS checksum error
1 long, 2 short
Memory test failure (bad memory during start-up: 1 ...
User's Guide - Page 355
... following information is also available on the device or devices 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.
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