Table Of Contents - Dell OptiPlex 745c User Manual

Table Of Contents

Advanced Features2
Legacyselect Technology Control2
Dell Openmanage™ Applications2
Active Management Technology3
Iamt Features3
Out Of Band Management3
Accessing Iamt Setup3
Physical Security4
Turning Off Iamt4
Usb Provisioning4
Chassis Intrusion Detection4
Trusted Platform Module (Tpm)5
Option Settings5
Padlock Ring And Security Cable Slot5
Enabling The Tpm Feature5
Security Management Software6
Computer Tracking Software6
About Smart Cards And Fingerprint Readers6
Password Protection6
System Password6
Assigning A System Password6
Typing Your System Password7
Deleting Or Changing An Existing System Password7
Administrator Password8
Disabling A Forgotten Password And Setting A New Password8
Assigning An Administrator Password8
Operating Your Computer With An Administrator Password Enabled8
Deleting Or Changing An Existing Administrator Password8
Entering System Setup9
System Setup Screens9
System Setup Options9
Boot Sequence12
Booting To A Usb Device13
Changing Boot Sequence For The Current Boot13
Changing Boot Sequence For Future Boots13
Memory Key13
Jumper Settings14
Clearing Forgotten Passwords14
Clearing Cmos Settings15
Hyper-Threading And Dual-Core Technology15
Power Management15
Replacing The Battery17
Before You Begin19
Recommended Tools19
Turning Off Your Computer19
Before Working Inside Your Computer19
Cleaning Your Computer21
Computer, Keyboard, And Monitor21
Floppy Drive21
Cleaning An Optical Mouse21
Cds And Dvds22
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)23
Finding Information24
Getting Help27
Obtaining Assistance27
Online Services27
Problems With Your Order28
Product Information28
Returning Items For Warranty Repair Or Credit28
Autotech Service28
Support Service28
Before You Call29
Contacting Dell29
Ddr2 Memory Overview48
Removing Memory49
Installing Memory49
Installing An Expansion Card52
Removing An Expansion Card54
Removing The Processor57
Installing The Processor58
General Installation Guidelines60
Connecting Drive Cables60
Drive Interface Connectors60
Power Cable Connectors61
Connecting And Disconnecting Drive Cables61
Removing A Hard Drive61
Installing A Hard Drive62
Adding A Second Hard Drive64
Drive-Panel Inserts65
Removing The Floppy Drive67
Installing The Floppy Drive67
Removing An Optical Drive68
Installing An Optical Drive69
Removing The I/O Panel71
Replacing The I/O Panel71
Replacing The Power Supply72
Dc Power Connectors73
Removing The Computer Cover76
Mini Tower Computer Specifications77
Transferring Information To A New Computer80
Running The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard With The Operating System Cd80
Running The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard Without The Operating System Cd81
Microsoft® Windows Vista82
User Accounts And Fast User Switching83
Setting Up A Home And Office Network83
Adding User Accounts83
Connecting To A Network Adapter83
Network Setup Wizard84
Replacing The Computer Cover85
Reinstalling Drivers And The Operating System86
What Is A Driver86
Identifying Drivers86
Reinstalling Drivers And Utilities86
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback86
Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore87
Using The Optional Drivers And Utilities Cd87
Creating A Restore Point87
Restoring The Computer To An Earlier Operating State88
Undoing The Last System Restore88
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Xp88
Enabling System Restore88
Reinstalling Windows Xp89
Booting From The Operating System Cd89
Windows Xp Setup89
Solving Problems91
Troubleshooting Tips91
Battery Problems91
Card Problems91
Optical Drive Problems92
E-Mail, Modem, And Internet Problems93
Hard Drive Problems93
Keyboard Problems94
Fan Problems94
Lockups And Software Problems94
The Computer Does Not Start Up94
The Computer Stops Responding94
Memory Problems95
A Program Stops Responding95
A Program Crashes Repeatedly95
A Solid Blue Screen Appears95
Other Software Problems95
Mouse Problems96
Network Problems96
Power Problems97
Printer Problems97
Restoring Default Settings98
Serial Or Parallel Device Problems98
Sound And Speaker Problems99
No Sound From Speakers99
No Sound From Headphones99
Video And Monitor Problems100
If The Screen Is Blank100
If The Screen Is Difficult To Read100
Removing The Chassis Intrusion Switch102
Replacing The Chassis Intrusion Switch102
Resetting The Chassis Intrusion Detector102
Replacing The System Board104
Removing The System Board104
Mini Tower System Board Screws104
About Your Mini Tower Computer107
Front View107
Back View108
Back Panel Connectors108
Inside Your Computer110
System Board Components110
Troubleshooting Tools And Utilities112
When To Use The Dell Diagnostics112
Starting The Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive112
System Lights113
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu113
Diagnostic Lights114
Beep Codes115
Error Messages116
Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities119
Warranty120