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How To Remove Dell Optiplex 745 Front I/o Panel
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Guide - Page 2
... to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are not applicable. A00 book.book Page 2 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE...
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Guide - Page 3
...Panel Connectors 11 Desktop Computer - Front View 17 Small Form Factor Computer - Front View 13 Desktop Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 23
Removing the Computer Cover 24 Before You Begin 25 Mini Tower Computer 26 Desktop...46 Dell Diagnostics 46 System Lights 49
Contents
3 Back-Panel Connectors 15 Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 10 Mini Tower Computer - Back-Panel ...
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Guide - Page 5
... computer.
Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide
Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• How to remove and replace...
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Guide - Page 6
... varies according to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to personalize my desktop
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Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide
Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your operating...
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Guide - Page 7
... your computer when you should also reinstall the DSS utility. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS)- Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions
Dell Support Website - If you reinstall the
operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers...
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Guide - Page 12
... connector
Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. Do not remove the cap. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable...Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your online User's Guide.
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Quick Reference Guide A click indicates that typically remain...
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Guide - Page 16
...Orange - Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your monitor to either a network jack or your computer.
9 serial connector
Connect a serial... good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer.
• Yellow - Do not remove the cap. If you purchased an optional graphics card, this light appear to the serial port....
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Guide - Page 23
... these cooling vents. If you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Back-Panel Connectors" on page 50 for your computer from overheating. Ultra-Small ... computer (see "Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Back-Panel Connectors
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Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to remove the cover. Rotate this knob in a clockwise direction to...
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Guide - Page 24
...can help you have a DVI-compatible monitor, plug the cable from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
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Quick Reference Guide If you troubleshoot problems with a network connector card, use... shock, always unplug your computer from your monitor into the white connector on the back panel of the procedures in this light appear to be in / microphone connector to attach a...
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Guide - Page 25
... the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. Damage due to ground the system board. 4 If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instructions, see the documentation that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. Also, before you ...after the operating system shutdown process finishes.
2 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your own personal safety.
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Guide - Page 27
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3 padlock ring
Desktop Computer
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.
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Guide - Page 29
... procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2 If you touch it aside on the back panel, remove the padlock.
3 Locate the cover release latch shown in the illustration.
Ensure that a graphic card heatsink...computer cover and pivot the cover up using the bottom hinges as leverage points.
5 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it .
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Guide - Page 47
... online User's Guide for instructions), review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you see the Microsoft Windows desktop.
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Enter system setup (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the...
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Guide - Page 49
...Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD.
5 Close the test screen to return to wake the computer. No corrective action is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell...Power is on, and the computer is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified.
Solid green and a beep code during...
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Guide - Page 50
For information on the front or back panel. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the system type....malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to see your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified.
To help identify where in recovery mode. Plug the computer into a working...
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Guide - Page 51
...module, and then restart the computer. Continue until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it , and then restart the computer.
... has integrated graphics, contact Dell. A possible graphics card failure has occurred.
• If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it and restart the computer.
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Guide - Page 52
...information on contacting Dell, see your...
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide.
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• If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on reinstalling memory modules, see your ...Dell, see your computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. This pattern also displays ...
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Guide - Page 55
...restarts, click OK. To verify that System Restore is enabled:
1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn... view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to...
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Guide - Page 58
...prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen.
The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans ...time on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive....2006 3:18 PM
18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and...
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Guide - Page 59
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Index
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beep codes, 52
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CDs operating system, 6
conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 53
cover removing, 24
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Dell Diagnostics, 46 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics
beep codes, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 46 documentation End User License
Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 6
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