Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Desktop, Mini-Tower, Small Form Factor)
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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 injury, or death. Desktop 1 2 3 4 5 10 98 76 11 12 16 1 optical drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 power button, power light 7 network connectivity light 9 headphone connector March 2010 15 14 13 2 optical drive eject button 4 drive activity light 6 diagnostic lights (4) 8 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 injury, or death. Desktop 1 2 3 4 5 10 98 76 11 12 16 1 optical drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 power button, power light 7 network connectivity light 9 headphone connector March 2010 15 14 13 2 optical drive eject button 4 drive activity light 6 diagnostic lights (4) 8 microphone connector 10 Media Card Reader (optional) Models: DCSM1F, DCNE1F, DCCY1F, DCSM, DCNE, and DCCY series
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Desktop, Mini-Tower, Small Form Factor)
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... network connectivity light 13 back panel connectors 15 cooling vents 17 cover release latch 2 optical drive eject button 4 Media Card Reader (optional) 6 drive activity light 8 diagnostic lights (4) 10 microphone connector 12 power connector 14 expansion card slots (4) 16 padlock ring
... network connectivity light 13 back panel connectors 15 cooling vents 17 cover release latch 2 optical drive eject button 4 Media Card Reader (optional) 6 drive activity light 8 diagnostic lights (4) 10 microphone connector 12 power connector 14 expansion card slots (4) 16 padlock ring
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Desktop, Mini-Tower, Small Form Factor)
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Small Form Factor 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 11 12 15 1 optical drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 diagnostic lights (4) 7 power button, power light 9 headphone connector 11 cover release latch 13 power connector 15 expansion card slots (2) 14 13 2 optical drive eject button 4 network connectivity light 6 drive activity light 8 microphone connector 10 Media Card Reader (optional) 12 padlock ring 14 back panel connectors Front and Back View -
Small Form Factor 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 11 12 15 1 optical drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 diagnostic lights (4) 7 power button, power light 9 headphone connector 11 cover release latch 13 power connector 15 expansion card slots (2) 14 13 2 optical drive eject button 4 network connectivity light 6 drive activity light 8 microphone connector 10 Media Card Reader (optional) 12 padlock ring 14 back panel connectors Front and Back View -
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Desktop, Mini-Tower, Small Form Factor)
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...- two Desktop - A good connection exists between the network and the computer. one Mini-Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor - Diagnostic lights Four lights located on state; one (slimline drive) Mini-Tower - one Mini-Tower and Desktop - blinking green light indicates sleep ... a problem with the system board or power supply. Amber light - For more information on the diagnostic lights, see the Service Manual available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. two Desktop and Small Form Factor - Drives (continued) Internally accessible: 3.5-inch SATA ...
...- two Desktop - A good connection exists between the network and the computer. one Mini-Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor - Diagnostic lights Four lights located on state; one (slimline drive) Mini-Tower - one Mini-Tower and Desktop - blinking green light indicates sleep ... a problem with the system board or power supply. Amber light - For more information on the diagnostic lights, see the Service Manual available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. two Desktop and Small Form Factor - Drives (continued) Internally accessible: 3.5-inch SATA ...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Ultra Small Form Factor)
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 CD/DVD drive 3 drive activity light 5 network activity light 7 headphone connector 9 USB connectors (2) 9 8 7 2 power button 4 diagnostic lights (4) 6 WiFi activity light (optional) 8 microphone connector November 2009 Model: D01U Type: D01U001 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 CD/DVD drive 3 drive activity light 5 network activity light 7 headphone connector 9 USB connectors (2) 9 8 7 2 power button 4 diagnostic lights (4) 6 WiFi activity light (optional) 8 microphone connector November 2009 Model: D01U Type: D01U001 About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Ultra Small Form Factor)
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Solid amber light when the computer does not start indicates a problem with the system board. Blue light - For information on the diagnostic lights, see the Service Manual available on the front panel of the computer. A good 100 Mbps connection exists between the network and ...hard drive or CD/DVD drive activity. A good connection exists between the network and the computer. Four amber lights located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. A good 10 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. A good 1000 Mbps connection exists between the ...
Solid amber light when the computer does not start indicates a problem with the system board. Blue light - For information on the diagnostic lights, see the Service Manual available on the front panel of the computer. A good 100 Mbps connection exists between the network and ...hard drive or CD/DVD drive activity. A good connection exists between the network and the computer. Four amber lights located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. A good 10 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. A good 1000 Mbps connection exists between the ...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Ultra Small Form Factor)
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... of the unit. Power Wattage 180 W Maximum heat dissipation 750 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by pressing the test button. Control Lights and Diagnostic Lights (continued) Inside of the power system by using the power supply wattage rating. The power cable must be defective. Coin-cell battery 3V CR2032...
... of the unit. Power Wattage 180 W Maximum heat dissipation 750 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by pressing the test button. Control Lights and Diagnostic Lights (continued) Inside of the power system by using the power supply wattage rating. The power cable must be defective. Coin-cell battery 3V CR2032...
Service Manual
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... a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. October 2012 Rev. A02 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...
... a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. October 2012 Rev. A02 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
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...computer. 1. Verify that the computer and all attached devices to turn off . Ensure that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. See Dell Diagnostics. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2. CAUTION: To...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 files and exit all...
...computer. 1. Verify that the computer and all attached devices to turn off . Ensure that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. See Dell Diagnostics. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2. CAUTION: To...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 files and exit all...
Service Manual
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... the computer. NOTE: See the safety information that network activity is present. Network activity light on integrated network adapter four lights. For more information, see Diagnostics. Power DC power supply Wattage Mini-tower 305 W (non-EPA) or 255 W (EPA) Desktop 255 W (EPA) Small form factor 235 W (EPA) Maximum heat ...90-265 VAC, 50/60 Hz Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell NOTE: Heat dissipation is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Diagnostic lights Back of the computer Link integrity light on integrated yellow light - orange -
... the computer. NOTE: See the safety information that network activity is present. Network activity light on integrated network adapter four lights. For more information, see Diagnostics. Power DC power supply Wattage Mini-tower 305 W (non-EPA) or 255 W (EPA) Desktop 255 W (EPA) Small form factor 235 W (EPA) Maximum heat ...90-265 VAC, 50/60 Hz Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell NOTE: Heat dissipation is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Diagnostic lights Back of the computer Link integrity light on integrated yellow light - orange -
Service Manual
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...the boot device list appears, highlight Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive and press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. On the next startup, ...down your computer. 2. Turn on Dell computers. Then shut down and restart the computer. 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 want to...
...the boot device list appears, highlight Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive and press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. On the next startup, ...down your computer. 2. Turn on Dell computers. Then shut down and restart the computer. 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 want to...
Service Manual
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... This test typically takes 10 to run . The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. If multiple versions are running the test. Tab Function Results Displays the results of...This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. You can customize the tests you to your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of all the components installed ...
... This test typically takes 10 to run . The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. If multiple versions are running the test. Tab Function Results Displays the results of...This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. You can customize the tests you to your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of all the components installed ...
Service Manual
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...light on, it is not yet active. Indicates the POWER_GOOD signal is active and it has started fetching op-codes. Look at the diagnostic lights for further information. The following table lists the beep codes that can help you identify a faulty component or assembly. Most beep ...codes indicate a fatal error that the power supply is corrected. Look at the diagnostic lights for further information. Blinking Amber Solid Amber Initial state of a functioning machine. Second state of beeps that identifies the problem or ...
...light on, it is not yet active. Indicates the POWER_GOOD signal is active and it has started fetching op-codes. Look at the diagnostic lights for further information. The following table lists the beep codes that can help you identify a faulty component or assembly. Most beep ...codes indicate a fatal error that the power supply is corrected. Look at the diagnostic lights for further information. Blinking Amber Solid Amber Initial state of a functioning machine. Second state of beeps that identifies the problem or ...
Service Manual
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...card into your computer. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred. NOTE: After the computer completes POST, all modules without error. The diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. A possible USB failure has occurred. 3-4-3 4-2-1 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 ... condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Reseat any installed graphics cards. If the problem persists, contact Dell . If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of the lights help troubleshoot a problem, your computer. If available, install...
...card into your computer. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred. NOTE: After the computer completes POST, all modules without error. The diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. A possible USB failure has occurred. 3-4-3 4-2-1 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 ... condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Reseat any installed graphics cards. If the problem persists, contact Dell . If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of the lights help troubleshoot a problem, your computer. If available, install...
Service Manual
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... defaults Navigation Keystrokes Keystroke , left- This menu is useful when you are : Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive Onboard NIC BIOS Setup Diagnostics This menu is useful when you have trouble entering System Setup using this menu. or right-arrow key, or +/- < > -Remain in ... press when the keyboard lights first flash. If you are also included 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 System Setup Simulation System Setup ...
... defaults Navigation Keystrokes Keystroke , left- This menu is useful when you are : Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive Onboard NIC BIOS Setup Diagnostics This menu is useful when you have trouble entering System Setup using this menu. or right-arrow key, or +/- < > -Remain in ... press when the keyboard lights first flash. If you are also included 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 System Setup Simulation System Setup ...
Technical Guide
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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 Media Card Reader...
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 Media Card Reader...
Technical Guide
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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 Slots (3) 2 Air Vent 3 Cover Release Latch...
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 Slots (3) 2 Air Vent 3 Cover Release Latch...
Technical Guide
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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 Chassis Lock Loop 2 Cover Release Latch...
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 Chassis Lock Loop 2 Cover Release Latch...
Technical Guide
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 ULTRA SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (USFF) VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Optical Drive 2 Power Button, Power Light 3 Drive Activity Light 7 Headphone Connector 8 Microphone Connector 9 USB Connector 2.0 (2) 4 Diagnostic Lights (4) 5 Network Connectivity Light 6 WiFi Activity Light (optional) BACK VIEW 1 Network Activity Light 2 Captive Thumbscrew 3 Padlock Ring 9 Display Port Connector 10 VGA...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0 ULTRA SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (USFF) VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Optical Drive 2 Power Button, Power Light 3 Drive Activity Light 7 Headphone Connector 8 Microphone Connector 9 USB Connector 2.0 (2) 4 Diagnostic Lights (4) 5 Network Connectivity Light 6 WiFi Activity Light (optional) BACK VIEW 1 Network Activity Light 2 Captive Thumbscrew 3 Padlock Ring 9 Display Port Connector 10 VGA...