Dell OptiPlex 745 Support Question
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How To Remove Both Sides Of Dell 745 Case
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Guide - Page 2
.... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of your computer.
Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are not applicable.
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Guide - Page 3
... Connectors 23
Removing the Computer Cover 24 Before You Begin 25 Mini Tower Computer 26 Desktop Computer 27 ...46
Solving Problems 46 Dell Diagnostics 46 System Lights 49
Contents
3 Back-Panel Connectors 11 Desktop Computer - Back ...View 10 Mini Tower Computer - Front View 17 Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 18 Small Form Factor Computer - Side...
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Guide - Page 5
... computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings ... or experienced users. Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide
Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides...
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Guide - Page 6
... Agreement
• How to reinstall my operating system
• How to 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 problem...
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Guide - Page 7
... Software (DSS)-
Upgrade information for correct
the keyword Desktop System Software. If you reinstall the
operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers
• Downloads - operation of your operating system, and then search for Dell™ 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, then click Go.
3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors...
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Guide - Page 12
... a handheld device, to the serial port. On computers with a network connector card, use the y-cable that the network cable has been securely attached. Do not remove the cap.
For more information, see your network. book.book Page 12 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
3 network adapter connector
To attach your computer...
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Guide - Page 13
....
2 LAN indicator light
This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown.
4 Dell badge
This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of your online User's Guide for more information... to match the orientation of the badge. book.book Page 13 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
Desktop Computer -
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Guide - Page 21
... that you are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for devices that supports dual monitors, use the back USB connectors for serial connector 2.
Do not remove the cap.
Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - NOTE: If you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for more information, see your computer.
book...
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Guide - Page 25
... turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.
2 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its edges, not by your computer. If your computer and attached devices ... before you turn them evenly aligned to ground the system board. 4 If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instructions, see the documentation that both connectors are disconnecting this ...
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Guide - Page 26
..." on page 26). • Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on page 27). • Remove the small form factor computer cover (see "Small Form Factor Computer" on page 28). • Remove the ultra-small form factor computer cover (see "Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer" on its side as leverage points. 5 Remove the cover from the...
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Guide - Page 27
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1 2 3
1 security cable slot
2 cover release latch
3 padlock ring
Desktop Computer
CAUTION: Before you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on page 25. 2 If...section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on the back panel, remove the padlock. Quick Reference Guide
27
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from...
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Guide - Page 28
... latch
3 padlock ring
Small Form Factor Computer
CAUTION: Before you lift the cover.
4 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as you begin any of ...safety instructions in the illustration. Then, slide the release latch back as leverage points. 5 Remove the cover from the electrical outlet before you touch it aside on a soft nonabrasive surface....
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Guide - Page 29
... aside on page 25.
2 If you lift the cover.
4 Grip the sides of the 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 .
1
3
2
1 ...have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.
3 Locate the cover release latch shown in "Before You Begin" on a soft nonabrasive surface.
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Guide - Page 47
... Utilities CD. 2 Shut down and restart the computer.
On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that the device you want to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the CD/DVD drive option...
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Guide - Page 49
...'s Guide.
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4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD.
5 Close the test screen to return to see if the specific
faulty or incorrectly installed or the problem is...
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Guide - Page 51
For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. A possible graphics card failure has occurred.
• If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it and 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...
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Guide - Page 52
...Dell, see your monitor screen.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell... a problem. This beep code tells you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module, and then restart the computer.
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Guide - Page 56
...if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable...If the operating system logo appears, wait until you installed the new device driver (see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
5 Press the arrow keys to select CD...
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Guide - Page 58
... August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20...to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must... desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.
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Guide - Page 59
..., August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
Index
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beep codes, 52
C
CDs operating system, 6
conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 53
cover removing, 24
D
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
drivers...
