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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Desktop, Mini-Tower, 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 Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet (Ultra
Small Form Factor) - Page 1
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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.
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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
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... Mounting Bracket
Wall Mount
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Setting up the Dell OptiPlex 780-USFF Mounting Bracket
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Mounting Bracket, System Sleeve, two Lag Screws
2x M8 x 80 mm
WARNING: Because surfaces vary widely and the ultimate mounting method ...
Service Manual - Page 1
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..., Windows, Windows Server, MS-DOS and Windows Vista are not applicable. disclaims any proprietary interest in any references in the U.S. 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...
Service Manual - Page 3
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... devices from their electrical outlets. 6. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your product documentation, or as the metal at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Working on Your Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop
Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your...
Service Manual - Page 5
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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
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Service Manual - Page 12
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...too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the ...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...
Service Manual - Page 17
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... to initiate a one -time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the computer. 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 Menu Options
Boot Menu
Press when...
Service Manual - Page 22
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Removing the Cover
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Cover
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Pull back the cover release latch. For additional safety best ...
Service Manual - Page 24
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... optical drive from the computer. 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Primary Hard Drive
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Disconnect the hard-drive...
Service Manual - Page 28
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...data cable.
3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Back to Contents Page
Floppy Drive
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop
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Service Manual - Page 32
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... the card-retention latch upwards. 3. Removing the Expansion Card(s)
1. Rotate the release tab on the system
board.
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Expansion Card(s)
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Service Manual - Page 34
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.../regulatory_compliance. Lift the memory module out of the memory module connector.
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Memory
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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 36
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... Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the optical drive. 3.
Remove the hard drive. 5. Removing the Power Supply
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Power Supply
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual-Desktop
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the secondary hard drive (if present). 4. Disconnect...
Technical Guide - Page 9
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES
NOTE: Hardware management mode ... patching/ updating
Intel® vPro™ technology adds these additional features: Client initialed "Fast Call for Help"/ beyond firewall systems management capability, Microsoft NAP support, Hardened security monitoring, Support for the latest generation of Intel®...
Technical Guide - Page 12
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... full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with 2 PCI connectors
Optional via add-in card 1 Rear
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SFF supports low ...riser with 1 PCI and 1 PCIe connector Dual full height riser with optional riser. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER
NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports ...
Technical Guide - Page 13
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... card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with optional riser.
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V.92 Data/Fax Controllerless Modem
Optional via add-in card
USFF
1 This term does not connote an actual operating speed of 1 Gb/sec. SFF supports low profile card. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
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Technical Guide - Page 23
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...system memory with 2GB system memory
Vista: Up to 2GB shared system memory with optional riser. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 780 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK V2.0
GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER
NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low ... 2 DVI and VGA can be used concurrently for multi-monitor display in the x16 slot disables onboard video.
23 The DisplayPort controller does not support multi...
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