Dell OptiPlex 790 Support Question
Find answers below for this question about Dell OptiPlex 790.Need a Dell OptiPlex 790 manual? We have 2 online manuals for this item!
Question posted by pcirGroovy on October 14th, 2013
Dell 790 Mt How To Connect Dual Displays
The person who posted this question about this Dell product did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.
Current Answers
There are currently no answers that have been posted for this question.
Be the first to post an answer! Remember that you can earn up to 1,100 points for every answer you submit. The better the quality of your answer, the better chance it has to be accepted.
Be the first to post an answer! Remember that you can earn up to 1,100 points for every answer you submit. The better the quality of your answer, the better chance it has to be accepted.
Related Dell OptiPlex 790 Manual Pages
Technical Guidebook - Page 3
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_3_ee0f.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_3_ee0f.png)
V 1.6 MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW
FRONT VIEW
1 Power Button, Power Light
2 Optical Drive Bay (optional)
3 Headphone Connector
4 Microphone Connector
5 ...
8 USB Connectors (6)
3 Network Connector 4 Network Activity Light 5 Serial connector 6 Line-out Connector
9 Display Port Connector
10 VGA Connector
11 Line-in/Microphone connector
3 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -
Technical Guidebook - Page 5
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_5_b86c.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_5_b86c.png)
V 1.6 DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW
FRONT VIEW 1 Optical Drive
2 Optical Drive Eject Button
3 Power Button, Power... Keyboard Connector
2 Link Integrity Light
8 USB Connectors (6)
3 Network Connector
9 Display Port Connector
4 Network Activity Light 10 VGA Connector
5 Serial connector 6 Line-out Connector
11 Line-in/Microphone connector
5 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -
Technical Guidebook - Page 7
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_7_5218.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_7_5218.png)
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK - V 1.6 SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (SFF) VIEW
FRONT VIEW
1 Optical Drive ...
12 Power Supply Diagnostic Button
BACK PANEL CONNECTORS
1 Mouse Connector
7 Keyboard Connector
2 Serial connector
8 Display Port Connector
3 Link Integrity Light
9 VGA Connector
4 Network Connector
10 USB Connectors (6)
5 Network Activity Light 6...
Technical Guidebook - Page 9
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_9_cc49.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_9_cc49.png)
... Activity Light 11 Captive Thumbscrew 12 Padlock Ring 13 Security Cable Slot 14 Power Connector 15 Line-Out Connector
16 Line-in/ Microphone Connector
17 Display Port Connector 18 VGA Connector 19 Serial Connector
20 USB Connectors (5) 21 Network Connector 22 Link Integrity Light
9 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -
Technical Guidebook - Page 11
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_11_6e8e.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_11_6e8e.png)
...)
Optional
MT
DT
SFF
USFF
Intel Q65 Express Chipset
64Mbit (8MB) and 16Mbit(2MB)located at SPI_FLASH on chipset
18KB located at TPM1.2 on chipset
Available in select countries LOM configuration contained within SPI_FLASH - V 1.6
MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
NOTE: Offerings may vary by country. no dedicated LOM
EEPROM
11 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL...
Technical Guidebook - Page 12
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_12_586c.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_12_586c.png)
... purchase globally. They also enable companies to Dell customers. MT
DT
SFF
USFF
Intel® Quad Core ...i5 2400S / 2.50GHz, 6M, VT-x, VT-d, TXT (vPro™), 65W Intel® Dual Core Processors
X-GSP X-GSP X-GSP
X-GSP X-GSP X-GSP
X-GSP X-GSP X-GSP
X-GSP...DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK - V 1.6
PROCESSOR
NOTE: Global Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of Dell...
Technical Guidebook - Page 13
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_13_d423.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_13_d423.png)
... on the actual system configuration. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK - V 1.6
MEMORY...DIMM) 4GB1 DDR3, 1333MHz, (2 DIMM) 4GB1 DDR3, 1333MHz, (1 DIMM) 3GB DDR3, 1333MHz, (2 DIMM)
2GB DDR3, 1333MHz, (1 DIMM) 1GB DDR3, 1333MHz, (1 DIMM)
MT
4 Up to 4GB
1GB 16GB1
DT
SFF
1333MHz
4
4
Up to 4GB
Up to 4GB
1GB 16GB1
1GB 16GB1
USFF
2 Up to 4GB
1GB 8GB1
X
X
X
X
X
X...
Technical Guidebook - Page 14
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_14_ae8d.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_14_ae8d.png)
V 1.6 DRIVES AND REMOVABLE STORAGE
MT Bays:
5.25-inch bay (External Optical)
2
Hard Drives Supported (Internal and External)
2
Optical Drives Supported
2
... Solid State Drive HDD
X
DT
SFF
USFF
1
1 (slim-line) 1 (slim-line)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
14 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -
Technical Guidebook - Page 15
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_15_2092.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_15_2092.png)
...Slot: number of miniPCIe connector: number of Serial ATA (SATA)
MT
DT
SFF
USFF
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
...Dell 19 in card location and priority: PCI: 1394; NOTE: Add in 1 Media Card Reader is supported via firmware modifications.
15
PCIe x16: GFX, USB 3.0, Serial, Parallel/Serial, NIC, Wireless; PCIe x4: GFX, USB 3.0, Serial, Parallel/Serial, NIC, Wireless; DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790...
Technical Guidebook - Page 16
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_16_5e06.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_16_5e06.png)
...with dual DVI or dual VGA (adapters convert to dual DVI or dual VGA)
Optional card Optional card
USFF
EXTERNAL PORTS/CONNECTORS
NOTE: MT supports...6350 with iCore Dual/Quad core class CPUGPU combo] Enhanced Graphic/Video Options
DT
SFF
Integrated on MT and DT)... Line in for microphone or stereo Line out for headphones or speakers
MT
DT
SFF
Optional FH card
4 Front, 6 Rear 1 Rear
Optional...
Technical Guidebook - Page 17
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_17_2d03.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_17_2d03.png)
...
Optional 17
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK - WIRELESS
Dell Wireless 1520 PCIe WLAN card (802.11n) Dell Wireless 1520 half miniPCIe WLAN card (802.11n)
MT
DT
SFF
Optional via add-in card
USFF Optional
AUDIO AND SPEAKERS
Realtek ALC269Q High Definition Audio Codec Internal Dell Business Audio Speaker Dell AX210 2.0 Desktop Speakers Dell AX510/AX510PA...
Technical Guidebook - Page 18
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_18_1c75.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_18_1c75.png)
... Warranty1 Next Business Day On-site2 (3-3-3) ProSupport
MT
DT
SFF
USFF
Standard
Optional
1 For a copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. For more details on Dell Service Plans please to go to Dell. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK - SERVICE AND SUPPORT
NOTE: For...
Technical Guidebook - Page 19
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_19_2c30.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_19_2c30.png)
...27.53
19.25/48.90 15.81/40.16 10.19/25.88
19.13/48.59 14.38/36.53 9.63/24.46
MT
DT
SFF
USFF
1
1
Height (inches/centimeters)
4.376 / 11.115
2.731 /6.89
Length (inches/centimeters) Maximum Wattage PCIex16 Slot ...PHYSICAL)
NOTE: System Weight and Shipping Weight is based on a typical configuration and may vary based on PC configuration. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -
Technical Guidebook - Page 23
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_23_9389.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_23_9389.png)
...mode (example Bus-Master DMA) Power consumption (full operation per data rate connection speed) Power consumption (standby operation) IEEE standards compliance (example 802.1P)...
2Watt (peak) / 1Watt (average)
COMMUNICATIONS -
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK - SFF supports low profile card. NETWORK ADAPTER (NIC)
NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card...
Technical Guidebook - Page 24
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_24_833f.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_24_833f.png)
...connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required.
24 INTEGRATED LAN
NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card. For high speed transmission, connection...1 This term does not connote an actual operating speed of 1 Gb/sec. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK - V 1.6 COMMUNICATIONS -
NETWORK ADAPTER (NIC) (CONT.)
INTEGRATED ...
Technical Guidebook - Page 25
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_25_8d9c.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_25_8d9c.png)
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK - For high speed transmission, connection to 55°C (32°F - 131°F)
5% ~ 85% (non-condensing) Windows® 7, ... Support
Manageability (examples WOL, PXE) Management Capabilities Alerting (example ASF 2.0)
MT
DT
SFF
USFF
0°C to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required.
25 V 1.6 COMMUNICATIONS -
Technical Guidebook - Page 28
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_28_9444.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_28_9444.png)
... the x16 slot disables onboard video.
28 The DisplayPort controller does not support multi-monitor display in DOS 3 Populating a discrete graphics card in DOS. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK - Onboard Graphics. 1. Intel HD Graphics 2000 [with iCore Dual/Quad core class CPU-GPU combo] Bus Type
GPU core clock
Frame Buffer Memory (onboard...
Technical Guidebook - Page 29
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_29_7857.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_29_7857.png)
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK - V 1.6
GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER (CONT.)
1GB AMD RADEON™ HD6450 Bus Type (example integrated or PCIe x16) GPU core clock Frame Buffer Memory (onboard and shared) Size and Speed Maximum power consumption Overlay Planes Maximum Color Depth Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate Multiple Display Support Operating Systems Graphics/ Video API...
Technical Guidebook - Page 44
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_44_f6cd.png)
![](/manualimages/d/7/dell-optiplex-790-technical-guidebook-9ed8fe1_44_f6cd.png)
...operating modes. 2 Declared Sound Power rounded to ISO 9296 except 90% CPU. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 790 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK - Standing
Operator Position
(LpA)
Bystander Position
(LpA)
20.9
...23.9
30.0
26.3
40.7
36.0
Floor- V 1.6
ACOUSTIC NOISE EMISSION INFORMATION
OPTIPLEX 790 MT
Component CPU Memory HDD (#, capacity) RMSD Graphics Adapter
Typical Configuration Intel l3,3.3GHZ,...