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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Desktop, Mini-Tower, Small Form Factor) - Page 1
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Front and Back View -
About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Ultra
Small Form Factor) - Page 1
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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
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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.
Dell Mounting Bracket - User's Guide (Ultra
Small Form Factor) - Page 3
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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
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4 of DELL's control, it is imperative that you consult with an appropriate engineering, architectural or construction professional to ensure that your Dell OptiPlex 780-USFF Mounting Bracket
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Dell Mounting Bracket - User's Guide (Ultra
Small Form Factor) - Page 14
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... User Agreement
See:
The safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer, review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. 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
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...trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. A02 Dell Inc. October 2012 Rev. and other countries. 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 Dell™ n Series...
Service Manual - Page 12
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Diagnostics
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Diagnostic Lights
Dell Diagnostics
When to run the Dell Diagnostics from your computer and try again. 3. Enter system setup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows...
Service Manual - Page 17
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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 Menu Options
Boot Menu
Press when the Dell™ logo appears to initiate a one -time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for ...
Technical Guide - Page 3
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW
FRONT VIEW 1 Optical Drive (optional)
2 Optical ...CONNECTORS
1 Parallel Connector
7 Line-in Connector
2 Serial Connector 3 Link Integrity Light
8 USB 2.0 Connectors (6)
9 VGA Video Connector
4 Network Connector
10 eSATA Connector
5 Network Activity Light 11 DisplayPort Connector
6 Line-out Connector
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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 ...
7 Line-in Connector
2 Serial Connector 3 Link Integrity Light
8 USB 2.0 Connectors (6)
9 VGA Video Connector
4 Network Connector
10 eSATA Connector
5 Network Activity Light 11 DisplayPort Connector
6 Line-out Connector
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Technical Guide - Page 5
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (SFF) VIEW
FRONT VIEW
1 Optical Drive (optional) 2 ...CONNECTORS
1 Parallel Connector
7 Line-in Connector
2 Serial Connector 3 Link Integrity Light
8 USB 2.0 Connectors (6)
9 VGA Video Connector
4 Network Connector
10 eSATA Connector
5 Network Activity Light 11 DisplayPort Connector
6 Line-out Connector
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Technical Guide - Page 6
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
ULTRA SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (USFF) VIEW
FRONT VIEW... WiFi Activity Light (optional)
BACK VIEW
1 Network Activity Light 2 Captive Thumbscrew 3 Padlock Ring
9 Display Port Connector 10 VGA Video Connector 11 Serial Connector
4 Security Cable Slot
12 USB Connector 2.0 (5)
5 Power Connector
13 Network Connector
6 Line-Out Connector
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Technical Guide - Page 12
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SFF supports low profile card. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER
NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT...
See chassis diagrams section for port/connector locations
USB 2.0
Serial eSATA Parallel Network Connector (RJ-45) PS/2 1394 Controller Video:
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1 rear, second port optional via card 1 Rear 1 Rear...
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...Mode Capabilities Error Correction and Data Compression Power Management Upgradeability Video Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Operating System Support Operating System Driver ... of full height card inches/centimeters (L X H)
Dimensions of 1 Gb/sec. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
COMMUNICATIONS - For high speed transmission, connection to 55° C (32°...
Technical Guide - Page 23
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...Planes Maximum Color Depth Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate Multiple Display Support Operating Systems Graphics/ Video API Support Supported Resolutions and Max Refresh Rates (Hz) (Note: Analog and/ ... for multi-monitor display in the x16 slot disables onboard video.
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GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER
NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports ...
Technical Guide - Page 24
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... @ 60Hz 1 DVI and 1 DisplayPort
6.6 x 4.7 / 16.764 x 12.0
6.6 x 3.35 / 16.764 x 8.5
10°-50° C 5-90% RH 0-20,000 ft.
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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...
Technical Guide - Page 25
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER (CONT.)
256MB AMD RADEON™ HD 3450 ...Speed Maximum power consumption Overlay Planes Maximum Color Depth Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate Multiple Display Support Operating Systems Graphics/ Video API Support Supported Resolutions and Max Refresh Rates (Hz) (Note: Analog and/or digital) External connectors Dimensions...
Technical Guide - Page 26
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER (CONT.)
256MB AMD RADEON™ HD 3470 GRAPHICS ...Speed Maximum power consumption Overlay Planes Maximum Color Depth Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate Multiple Display Support Operating Systems Graphics/ Video API Support Supported Resolutions and Max Refresh Rates (Hz) (Note: Analog and/or digital) External connectors ...
Technical Guide - Page 43
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BIOS DEFAULTS
Drives System Configuration
Video Performance Virtualization Support Security
Diskette drive: SATA Operation; SMART Reporting: SATA-0: SATA-1: External SATA:
Integrated NIC: USB Controller: Parallel Port: Parallel Port Address:...