Dell OptiPlex 780 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex 780 Support Question
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Question posted by OMRiver on October 3rd, 2014
Replacing Video Card
My video card is out on my Dell Optiplex 780. I just want to replace it - no upgrade. Can you tell me what card I can order to replace it with, please?
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on October 3rd, 2014 1:37 PM
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follow the instructions below
http://www.redplanettrading.com/ebay/desktops/case/optiplex780/Optiplex780_SM_MT/mtparts.htm
Related Dell OptiPlex 780 Manual Pages
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Desktop, Mini-Tower, Small Form Factor) - Page 1
About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
Front and Back View - Desktop
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1 optical drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 power button, power light 7 network connectivity light 9 headphone connector
March 2010
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Service Manual - Page 1
... Server, MS-DOS and Windows Vista are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. October 2012 Rev. 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 you purchased...
Service Manual - Page 3
... touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on a card. Recommended Tools NOTE: The color of your computer. Unless otherwise noted...replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Do not touch the components or contacts on the back of the computer. Working on Your Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop...
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
... until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Back to Contents Page
Diagnostics
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Diagnostic Lights
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
It is recommended that you print these procedures before you see the Windows desktop. Then...
Service Manual - Page 17
...Making changes in the BIOS. 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 ...Keystrokes Keystroke
, left- General
System Board
Displays the following keystrokes to the boot order stored in this key, press when the keyboard lights first flash. Using the ...
Service Manual - Page 22
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. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For ...
Service Manual - Page 32
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board. Gently pull the release lever away from the card and then ease the card up and out of its connector on the card-retention latch upwards. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Back to Contents Page
Expansion Card(s)
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
Service Manual - Page 68
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Standard Back Plate
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Follow the procedures in reverse order. Gently lift the standard back plate and remove from the computer.
Replacing the Standard Black Plate
To replace the standard black...
Technical Guide - Page 3
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW
FRONT VIEW 1 Optical Drive (optional)
2 Optical Drive Eject Button 3 Optical Drive Bay
7 Power Button, Power Light
8 Diagnostic Lights (4)
9 Headphone Connector
BACK VIEW 1 Power Connector 2 Back-Panel Connectors 3 Expansion Card Slots (4)
4 Power-Supply Vent 5 Chassis Lock Loop 6 Cover Release Latch
4 ...
Technical Guide - Page 4
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW
FRONT VIEW
1 Optical Drive (optional) 2 Optical Drive Eject Button
7 Network Connectivity Light
8 Microphone Connector
3 USB 2.0 Connectors (2)
9 Headphone Connector
4 Hard Drive Activity Light 10 Media Card Reader (optional)
5 Power Button, Power Light
6 Diagnostic Lights (4)
BACK VIEW 1 Expansion Card ...
Technical Guide - Page 5
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (SFF) VIEW
FRONT VIEW
1 Optical Drive (optional) 2 Optical Drive Eject Button
7 Power Button, Power Light
8 Microphone Connector
3 USB 2.0 Connectors (2)
9 Headphone Connector
4 Network Connectivity Light
5 Diagnostic Lights (4)
10 Media Card Reader (optional)
6 Hard Drive Activity Light
BACK VIEW 1 ...
Technical Guide - Page 12
...Risers: (replaces 1 PCI slot and 1 PCIe slot on system board
Optional card Optional card Optional card Optional card Optional card Optional card Optional card
EXTERNAL PORTS/CONNECTORS
NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with optional riser. SFF supports low profile card. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
GRAPHICS/VIDEO...
Technical Guide - Page 13
... Codec Internal Dell Business Audio Speaker Dell AX210 2.0 Desktop Speakers Dell AX510/AX510PA Flat Panel Soundbar Speakers Dell AY410 30W 2.1 Stereo Speakers with Subwoofer
KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
Dell USB Entry Keyboard with optional palmrest Dell QuietKey Keyboard with optional riser. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
COMMUNICATIONS - SFF supports low profile card. MT
DT...
Technical Guide - Page 15
...30/ 23.6
Shipping Weight (pounds/kilograms - DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
DETAILED ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM ...Card length can be longer than standard Half-Length Card but cannot be a Full-Length Card. ** 6.9/17.53 in/cm is longer than the standard Half-Length Card.../ 11.115
7.4 / 18.796*
Risers: (replaces 1 PCI slot and 1 PCIe slot on PC configuration.
A ...
Technical Guide - Page 20
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
COMMUNICATIONS - INTEGRATED LAN (CONT.)
BROADCOM NETXTREME 10/100/1000 PCIE GIGABIT1 NETWORKING CARD (CONT.) Environmental Operating temperature Operating humidity
...and Data Compression Power Management Upgradeability Video Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Operating System Support Operating System Driver Support Power Requirements ...
Technical Guide - Page 23
SFF supports low profile card. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER
NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with 4GB system memory
4 W
Yes
32 bit
85 Hz
Yes
OpenGL 2.0/DirectX 10.0
Up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz (DP) Up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz (DVI & VGA) Up ...
Technical Guide - Page 24
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER (CONT.)
1GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GT330
Bus Type (example integrated or PCIe x16) GPU core clock Frame Buffer Memory (onboard and shared) Size and Speed Maximum power consumption Overlay Planes Maximum Color Depth Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate Multiple Display Support Operating Systems Graphics/ Video API Support...
Technical Guide - Page 25
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER (CONT.)
256MB AMD RADEON™ HD 3450... Rates (Hz) (Note: Analog and/or digital) External connectors Dimensions of full height card inches/centimeters (L x H) Dimensions of low profile card inches/centimeters (L x H) Environmental Operating Conditions (Non-Condensing): Operating Temperature Range Relative Humidity...
Technical Guide - Page 26
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER (CONT.)
256MB AMD RADEON™ HD 3470 ...Rates (Hz) (Note: Analog and/or digital) External connectors Dimensions of full height card inches/centimeters (L x H) Dimensions of low profile card inches/centimeters (L x H) Environmental Operating Conditions (Non-Condensing): Operating Temperature Range Relative Humidity...
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