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How To Open A Optiplex 745
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Guide - Page 2
... trade names other than its own. 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 Information in this document is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM...
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Guide - Page 3
...Small Form Factor Computer - Front View 17 Small Form Factor Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 11 Desktop Computer - Side View 22 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 23 Ultra-Small Form ...
Removing the Computer Cover 24 Before You Begin 25 Mini Tower Computer 26 Desktop Computer 27 Small Form Factor Computer 28 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 30
Inside Your Computer 32 ...
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Guide - Page 5
... reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • ...computer.
NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide
Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→...
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Guide - Page 6
...; End User License 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...
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Guide - Page 7
...; 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, then click Go.
3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical
3 Click your operating system, and then search for correct
the keyword Desktop System Software. Quick Reference Guide
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NOTE: Select your Dell computer.
NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary
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Guide - Page 10
Back View
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1 cover-release latch 2 padlock ring
This latch allows you to lock the computer cover.
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Mini Tower Computer - Insert a padlock to open the computer cover.
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Guide - Page 13
... page 25 for more information. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge.
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Desktop Computer - See "Before You Begin" on the computer.
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Guide - Page 14
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Can contain an optical drive.
Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. Desktop Computer - To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code.
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Guide - Page 15
...connectors for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to open the computer cover.
NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set the ...cards.
2 back-panel connectors
Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connectors (see "Desktop Computer - Desktop Computer - Back-Panel Connectors
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Guide - Page 19
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1 card slots
Access connectors for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to open the computer cover.
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Guide - Page 25
...electrical outlet before you shut down the operating system:
a Save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off . Quick Reference Guide
25 book.book Page 25 ... system shutdown process finishes.
2 Ensure that came with the
stand). CAUTION: Before you begin any open files, exit any of the procedures in this type of cable, press in the Product Information Guide...
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Guide - Page 26
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5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" 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...
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Guide - Page 27
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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 you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow ...
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Guide - Page 35
... assembly
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Jumper PSWD
Setting
Description
Password features are disabled. RTCRST
jumpered
Desktop Computer
The real-time clock has not been reset.
Password features are enabled (default setting).
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Guide - Page 47
...5 Select the option to run . If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the ...continue to test displays in system setup and is active. If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities...
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Guide - Page 54
..., and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically selected. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that...
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Guide - Page 55
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Undoing the Last System Restore
NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is unchecked. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts...
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Guide - Page 56
...unless a Dell technical support representative instructs 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...: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly...
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Guide - Page 58
...screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.
To view all available drivers ... of device drivers for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you are running the Windows operating system.
NOTE: To access device drivers...