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Beeps When Adding Memory To Optiplex 755
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Quick Reference
Guide - Page 2
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...efficiency. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista Start button are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerApp, and StrikeZone are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation; Dell Inc...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 6
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NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide
• How to remove and replace parts
Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide
• Specifications
Microsoft Windows Help and Support
• How to configure system settings
Center
• How to troubleshoot and solve problems
1 Click...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 8
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... technical support
• Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. ... and hardware updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care - Proactive e-mail notification of ...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 26
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...14 battery socket (BATTERY)
4 processor power connector (12VPOWER)
15 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1)
5 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4)
16 PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT4)
6 password jumper ...) 19 serial connector (SERIAL2)
9 power connector (POWER)
20 system board speaker (BEEP)
10 external SATA connector (eSATA)
21 aux power LED (AUX_LED)
11 internal USB...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 47
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...intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER)
3 processor power connector (12VPOWER)
14 battery socket (BATTERY)
4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4)
15 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1)
5...SATA1)
17 serial connector (SERIAL2)
7 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 18 system board speaker (BEEP)
8 power connector (POWER)
19 aux power LED (AUX_LED)
9 fan connector (FAN_HDD)
20...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 60
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1 fan connector (FAN_FRONT)
2 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR)
3 system board speaker (BEEP)
4 channel B memory connector (DIMM_2)
5 channel A memory connector (DIMM_1)
6 SATA data cable connector (SATA0)
7 battery (BATT)
8 password jumper (PSWD) 9 hard drive fan connector (FAN_HDD)
10 clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) 11 hard drive ...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 62
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..., continue to the MPMemory Diagnostic
• Test System - The resulting menu displays:
• Test Memory - this takes you to wait until you to choose a diagnostic option on the computer. takes you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. exits Diagnostics 7 Select Test System. 8 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 70
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... installed on obtaining technical assistance.
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Quick Reference Guide
Beep Codes
Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep. Reseating the memory modules may correct the following beep code errors. Power Light
Problem Description Another failure has...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 71
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... failure Screen retrace failure Search for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Code 1-1-2 1-1-3 1-1-4 1-2-1 1-2-2 1-2-3 1-3 1-3-1 through 2-4-4
4-3-1
Cause Memory not being properly identified or used
Memory failure above address 0FFFFh
If you experience any of the following beep code errors, see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide for video ROM failure
Quick Reference Guide...
User's Guide - Page 2
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... STAR guidelines for property damage, personal injury, or death. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, TravelLite, OpenManage, and StrikeZone are not applicable. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Start button are trademarks of the U.S. and is used...
User's Guide - Page 12
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... Factor System Board Screws 311 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 311
12 Memory
DDR2 Memory Overview 313 Addressing Memory Configurations 314 Installing Memory 314 Removing Memory 316
13 Replacing the Computer Cover
Mini-Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 317 Ultra Small Form Factor Computers...
User's Guide - Page 14
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... Windows operating system 337 A solid blue screen appears 337 Other software problems 337
Memory Problems 338 Mouse Problems 338 Network Problems 339 Power Problems 339
Troubleshooting Power Problems ... 3D image quality is poor 344
Power Lights 344
System Lights 345
Diagnostic Lights 347
Beep Codes 350
System Messages 351
Dell Diagnostics 353 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 353 ...
User's Guide - Page 18
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... and solve problems
• Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label
Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide
Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center
1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides...
User's Guide - Page 97
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...2.0 support as defined by DMTF Capable of 10/100/1000 communication iAMT 3.0
Desktop Computer Specifications
97 L2: up to 8 MB (depending on your processor)...-ECC dual-channel: 1 GB; Desktop Computer Specifications
Microprocessor Microprocessor type
Internal cache
Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory
Maximum memory
BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data ...
User's Guide - Page 173
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1 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 2 processor connector (CPU) 3 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1,
DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 password jumper (PSWD) 6 SATA connectors (SATA0... connector (SLOT2) 17 serial connector (SERIAL2) 18 system board speaker (BEEP) 19 aux power LED (aux_LED) 20 floppy drive connector (DSKT) 21 fan connector (FAN_CPU)
Small Form ...
User's Guide - Page 233
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.... You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on mini tower, desktop and small form factor computers; Inside Your Computer
CAUTION: Before you begin any of... the computer chassis.
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3
5
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1 fan shroud/heat sink assembly 2 speaker (optional) 3 memory modules (2)
4 hard drive 5 security cable slot 6 chassis intrusion switch
Chassis Intrusion Switch
CAUTION: Before you begin ...
User's Guide - Page 269
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... Assistant, or Dell custom-factory integration. The focus of the DASH initiative including the following management profiles: • Base Desktop Mobile • Power State Management • Boot Control • CPU • System Memory • Fan • Power Supply • Sensor • Physical Asset • Software Inventory
NOTE: If you have chosen to...
User's Guide - Page 280
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... an Existing Administrator Password To change a user-selectable option such as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use Password Status in "Assigning an Administrator Password" on page 279. 4... left-
NOTE: You can use system setup, it is recommended that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
User's Guide - Page 350
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... the computer encountered a memory problem. For example, beep code 1-3-1 (one possible beep code) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Beep Codes
Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep.
Reseating the memory modules may correct the...
User's Guide - Page 373
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... radio/television technician for a Class B digital device pursuant to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference with the FCC regulations:
• Product name: Dell™ OptiPlex™ 755
• Model numbers: DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, DCCY
• Company name: Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682...
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