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    www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ OptiPlex™ 745c Quick Reference Guide Model DCSM book.book Page 1 Wednesda y, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM[...]

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    Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important i nformation that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for propert y damage, personal injury , or death. If you purchased a Del[...]

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    Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Sy stem Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mini T ower Computer — Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mini T ower Computer — Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 [...]

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    4 Contents book.book Page 4 Wednesda y, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not sh ip with your computer . So me features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer . What Are Y ou Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for[...]

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    6 Quick Reference Guide • W arranty information • T erms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to reinstall my operating system Operating Sy stem CD NOTE: The Operating Sy stem CD may be optional and may no[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 7 • Service T ag and Express Service Code • Microsoft W indows Product K ey Label Service T ag and Microsoft ® Windows ® Product Key These labels are located on your computer . • Use the Service T ag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.co m or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to dir e[...]

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    8 Quick Reference Guide Sy stem Views Mini T ower Computer — Front View 3 11 10 6 7 2 8 5 4 1 9 book.book Page 8 Wednesda y, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 9 1 5.25-inch drive bay Can contain an optical drive. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. 2 5.25-inch drive bay Can contain an optical drive. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. 3 3.5-inch drive bay Can contain an optional f loppy drive or optional media card r eader . 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use[...]

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    10 Quick Reference Guide Mini T ower Computer — Back View 4 3 5 6 2 1 book.book Page 10 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 11 Mini T ower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors 1 cover -release latch This latch allows you to open the computer cover . 2 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover . 3 voltage selection switch Y our computer is equi pped with a manual voltage-selection switch. T o help avoid damaging a computer with a manual[...]

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    12 Quick Reference Guide 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer , to the parallel connector . If you have a USB printer , plug it into a USB connector . NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically di sabled if the computer detects an installed card co ntaining a parallel connector configured to the same addre[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 13 Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover . Before Y ou Begin NOTICE: T o avoid [...]

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    14 Quick Reference Guide 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 4 If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instr uctions, see the documentation that came with the stand). CAUTION: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug your compu[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 15 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring 2 1 3 book.book Page 15 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM[...]

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    16 Quick Reference Guide Inside Y our Computer Mini T ower Computer 1 optical drive 2 floppy drive 3 power supply 4 chassis-intrusion switch 5 system board 6 heat-sink assembly 7 hard drive 1 3 5 4 7 2 6 book.book Page 16 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 17 Sy stem Board Components MFG_MODE 1 2 4 7 15 9 16 17 10 5 6 3 11 12 19 20 18 21 14 13 8 book.book Page 17 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM[...]

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    18 Quick Reference Guide Jumper Settings NOTE: Do not populate the MFG_M ODE jumper . Active Management techn ology will not function properly. Only manufacturing uses this jumper . 1 fan connector (F AN) 12 internal USB (INTERNAL_USB) 2 processor connector (CPU) 13 battery socket (BA T T) 3 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 14 PCI Express x16 c[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 19 Setting Up Y our Computer CAUTION: Before performing any of th e procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Product Information Guide . NOTICE: If your computer has an expansion card installed (such as a modem ca rd), connect the appropriate cable to the card, not to the connector on the back panel. NOTIC[...]

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    20 Quick Reference Guide Set Up Y our Keyboard and Mouse Set Up Y our Monitor book.book Page 20 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 21 Power Connections Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as expected. F o r the latest troubleshooting information available for your computer , see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . If computer problems occur that req uir e help from Dell, write a detaile[...]

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    22 Quick Reference Guide Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User ’s Guide for instructions), review your computer ’s configuration informatio n, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in system setup and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and [...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 23 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message a ppears with an error code and a description of the problem. W rite down the error code and problem description and follow the inst[...]

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    24 Quick Reference Guide 4 When the tests are completed, if you ar e running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) , remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to r eturn to the Main Menu screen. T o exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer , close the Main Menu screen. Sy stem Lights Y our power light may indicate[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 25 Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . T o help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front or back panel. The light[...]

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    26 Quick Reference Guide A possible graphics card failur e has occurred. • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the car d, reinstall it, and then restart the computer . • If the problem still exists, install a graphics card that you know works and restart the computer . • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics,[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 27 Beep Codes Y our computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identif ies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1 3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and t hen one beep. This beep code tells you that the co[...]

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    28 Quick Reference Guide Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operati ng system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Har dware T rou bleshooter to resolve the incompatibility . 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support . 2 Ty p e hardware troubleshooter[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 29 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter , open, or delete any files or programs until the sy stem re storation is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All P rogra[...]

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    30 Quick Reference Guide Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Getting Started NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are using Windows XP Professional. If you are considering r einstalling the W ind[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 31 Booting From the Operating Sy stem CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer . 4 P ress <F12> immediately after the DELL logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until yo [...]

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    32 Quick Reference Guide 12 If you are r einstalling W indows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regar ding your network configuration, enter your se lections. If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections. W indows XP installs the operating system componen ts and configures the computer . The co[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide 33 Upgrading to Microsoft Windows Vista NOTE: The version of Microsoft Windows Vista installed on your computer is determined by the product key associated with the upg rade. Y our product ke y is located on the back of the Wi ndows Vista Install DVD package. During the W indows Vista upgrade process, you will: • Use the Del[...]

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    34 Quick Reference Guide F or information on how to back up your data, or to find W indows Vista compatible drivers/updates for your Dell-installed applications: 1 Go to support.dell.com , select your country/region, and then click Drivers and Downloads . 2 Enter your Service T ag or pr oduct model, and then click Go . 3 Select your operating syste[...]

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    Index 35 Index B beep codes, 27 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts so ft wa re a nd hard wa re incompatibilities, 2 8 cover removing, 1 3 D Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 2 7 Dell Diagnostics, 2 1 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 P roduct Information Guide, 6 reg ul at or y , 6 [...]

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    36 Index 36 Index R regulatory information, 6 reinstalling W indows XP , 3 0 S safety instructions, 6 Service T ag, 7 software conflicts, 2 8 support website, 7 system board, 17 System Restore, 28 T troubleshooting beep codes, 2 7 conflicts, 2 8 Dell Diagnostics, 2 1 diagnostic lights, 2 5 Hardwar e T roubleshooter , 2 8 Help and Support Center , 6[...]