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Dell Optiflex 740 User Manual (218 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 7.02 MB

Advanced Features
2
Legacyselect Technology Control
2
Password Protection
3
Option Settings
4
Assigning a System Password
4
Typing Your System Password
4
Administrator Password
5
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
6
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
6
Enabling the TPM Feature
6
System Setup
6
Entering System Setup
7
System Setup Screen
7
System Setup Options
7
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
10
Booting to a USB Device
11
Jumper Settings
11
Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers
11
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
12
Clearing CMOS Settings
13
Hypertransport™ and Dual-Core Technology
13
Power Management
13
About RAID Configurations
14
Verifying that RAID Is Working
14
RAID Level 0 Configuration
14
Using NVIDIA Mediashield
16
Creating a RAID Array
16
Rebuilding a RAID Configuration
18
Enabling Cool 'N' Quiet™ Technology
18
Replacing the Battery
19
Before You Begin
21
Recommended Tools
21
Turning off Your Computer
21
Before Working Inside Your Computer
21
Cleaning Your Computer
23
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
23
Floppy Drive
23
Cds and Dvds
24
About Your Desktop Computer
25
Front View
25
Back View
26
Back Panel Connectors
26
Inside Your Computer
27
System Board Components
28
PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters
30
Installing a PCI Card
30
Removing a PCI Card
31
Installing a PCI Card in the Riser-Card Cage
32
Removing a PCI Card from the Riser-Card Cage
34
PCI Express and DVI Cards
36
Installing a PCI Express X16 Card or DVI-Card
36
Removing a PCI Express X16 Card or DVI-Card
38
Installing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter
43
Removing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter
44
Removing the Processor
47
Installing the Processor
48
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
52
Removing an Optical Drive
52
Installing an Optical Drive
53
Removing a Floppy Drive
54
Installing a Floppy Drive
54
Removing the Media Card Reader
55
Installing the Media Card Reader
56
Removing the Hard Drive
57
Installing a Hard Drive
58
Desktop Computer
62
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
62
Removing the I/O Panel
63
Replacing the I/O Panel
63
Replacing the Power Supply
64
DC Power Connectors
65
Removing the Computer Cover
68
Installing a Speaker
73
Removing a Speaker
73
Finding Information
75
Getting Help
78
Obtaining Assistance
78
Online Services
78
Problems with Your Order
79
Product Information
79
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
79
Before You Call
80
Contacting Dell
80
DDR2 Memory Overview
89
Removing Memory
90
Installing Memory
91
PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters
93
Installing a PCI Card
93
Removing a PCI Card
94
PCI Express Cards
96
Installing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter
101
Removing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter
102
Removing the Processor
104
Installing the Processor
105
General Installation Guidelines
108
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
109
Removing a Hard Drive
109
Installing a Hard Drive
110
Adding a Second Hard Drive
112
Drive-Panel Inserts
113
Removing the Floppy Drive
115
Installing the Floppy Drive
115
Removing an Optical Drive
118
Installing an Optical Drive
118
Mini Tower Computer
121
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
121
Removing the I/O Panel
122
Replacing the I/O Panel
122
Replacing the Power Supply
124
DC Power Connectors
125
Removing the Computer Cover
127
Installing a Speaker
132
Removing a Speaker
132
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media
135
User Accounts and Fast User Switching
136
Fast User Switching
137
Setting up a Home and Office Network
137
Connecting to a Network Adapter
137
Network Setup Wizard
138
Replacing the Computer Cover
139
Replacing a Hard-Drive Fan
157
Floppy Drive and Media Card Reader
159
About Your Small Form Factor Computer
174
Front View
174
Back View
175
Back Panel Connectors
175
Inside Your Computer
176
System Board Components
177
Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System
179
What Is a Driver
179
Identifying Drivers
179
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
180
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
180
Restoring Your Operating System
182
Undoing the Last System Restore
183
Enabling System Restore
183
Solving Problems
186
Troubleshooting Tips
186
Battery Problems
186
Card Problems
186
CD and DVD Drive Problems
187
Hard Drive Problems
188
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
188
Keyboard Problems
188
Fan Problems
189
Lockups and Software Problems
189
The Computer Does Not Start up
189
The Computer Stops Responding
189
A Program Stops Responding
189
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
190
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
190
Other Software Problems
190
Media Card Reader Problems
190
Memory Problems
191
Mouse Problems
191
Network Problems
192
Power Problems
192
Printer Problems
193
Restoring Default Settings
194
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
194
Sound and Speaker Problems
194
No Sound from Speakers
194
No Sound from Headphones
195
Video and Monitor Problems
195
If the Screen Is Blank
195
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
196
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
197
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
198
Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector
198
Replacing the System Board
200
Mini Tower System Board Screws
200
Desktop System Board Screws
200
Small Form Factor System Board Screws
201
About Your Mini Tower Computer
204
Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities
209
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
209
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
210
System Lights
210
Diagnostic Lights
211
Beep Codes
212
Error Messages
212
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
215
Warranty
217

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