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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Desktop, Mini-Tower, Small Form Factor) - Page 1
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1 optical drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 power button, ... microphone connector 10 Media Card Reader (optional)
Models: DCSM1F, DCNE1F, DCCY1F, DCSM, DCNE, and DCCY series Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
Front and Back View -
About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Ultra
Small Form Factor) - Page 1
About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
Front View
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Dell Mounting Bracket - User's Guide (Ultra
Small Form Factor) - Page 1
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User's Guide
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780-USFF Mounting Bracket
Wall with Wood Stud Mount
Under Desk Mount
The Dell OptiPlex 780-USFF Mounting Bracket supports the System in vertical or horizontal orientations.
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Dell Mounting Bracket - User's Guide (Ultra
Small Form Factor) - Page 3
Contents 1 About your Dell OptiPlex 780-USFF Mounting Bracket 4 2 Setting up your Dell OptiPlex 780-USFF Mounting Bracket 4 3 Specifications...14 4 Finding Information...14
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Dell Mounting Bracket - User's Guide (Ultra
Small Form Factor) - Page 4
...Instruction Guides, packaged separately.
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NOTE: Refer to ensure that your Dell OptiPlex 780-USFF Mounting Bracket
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3 System Chassis (ordered separately)
Setting up the Dell OptiPlex 780-USFF Mounting Bracket
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Mounting Bracket, System Sleeve, two Lag Screws
2x M8 x 80...
Dell Mounting Bracket - User's Guide (Ultra
Small Form Factor) - Page 14
Specifications
System Weight Capacity
Dell System: OptiPlex 780-USFF ≤ 7 lbs (3.2 kg)
Temperature
Operating Storage Transportation
32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C ) -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to +...
Service Manual - Page 1
... without the written permission of your computer. Reproduction of this material in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual
Desktop Computer
Working on Your Computer Removing and Replacing Parts Specifications Diagnostics System Setup
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps...
Service Manual - Page 3
... shipped with locking tabs; Some cables have performed the steps in your personal safety. Remove the cover. Working on Your Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop
Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following...
Service Manual - Page 4
...®:
Click Start , then click the arrow in this document may require the following tools: Small flat-blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Small plastic scribe Flash BIOS update program CD (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com)
Turning Off Your Computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open...
Service Manual - Page 5
Back to Contents Page
Removing and Replacing Parts
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop
Cover Primary Hard Drive Floppy Drive (Optional) Expansion Card Memory Power Supply Fan System Board
Optical Drive Secondary Hard Drive (Optional) Riser Cage Standard Back Plate Heat Sink and Processor Coin-Cell Battery IO Panel
Back to Contents Page
Service Manual - Page 12
...system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you ...Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc
1. Back to Contents Page
Diagnostics
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Diagnostic Lights
Dell Diagnostics
When to...
Service Manual - Page 14
... Green
System is not yet active.
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Microprocessor register failure
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NVRAM read/write failure
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ROM BIOS checksum failure
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Programmable interval timer failure
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DMA initialization failure
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DMA page register read/write failure
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Video Memory Test failure
1-3-1 through 2-4-4 Memory not being properly identified or used
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Slave DMA...
Service Manual - Page 17
... Setup screens. Back to Contents Page
System Setup
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Mini-Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor
Boot Menu Navigation Keystrokes Entering System Setup...for the computer.
Action Expand and collapse field Expand or collapse all fields Exit BIOS Change a setting Select field to user-definable settings. Diagnostics and Enter Setup ...
Service Manual - Page 22
... cover release latch. Removing the Cover
NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com to Contents Page
Cover
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to view the following illustrations. 1. For additional...
Service Manual - Page 24
... Hard Drive
1. Disconnect the hard-drive data cable.
5. Disconnect the hard-drive power cable. Back to Contents Page
Primary Hard Drive
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Remove the optical drive from the computer. 4. Follow the...
Service Manual - Page 28
... procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Floppy Drive
1. Disconnect the floppy-drive power cable. Back to Contents Page
Floppy Drive
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Technical Guide - Page 7
... Microsoft® Windows 7® Ulti- no dedicated LOM
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Microsoft...; Linux (China only)
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BIOS Configuration SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) TPM 1.2 Security Device (Trusted Platform Module)1 TCM (Trusted...
Technical Guide - Page 9
... The amount less depends on the actual system configuration. The OptiPlex 780 supports Intel® vPro™ technology and Intel® ...Standard Manageability which supports the following features: Asset reporting and inventory capabilities, Remote troubleshooting and repair, Client System Isolation, Remote patching/ updating...
Technical Guide - Page 43
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Enable Disable, unless the customer purchased a SpeedStep™ capable processor. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
BIOS DEFAULTS
Drives System Configuration
Video Performance Virtualization Support Security
Diskette drive: SATA Operation;
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