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Event Log Allows you to view the Event Log. Entries are marked R for Read and U for Unread. Mark All Entries Read puts an R to the left of all the entries. Clear Log clears the Event Log. POST Behavior Fastboot (On default) Numlock Key (On default) POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors When enabled, this feature reduces computer startup time by bypassing some compatibility steps. Off does not skip any steps during computer startup. On starts the system more quickly. Determines the functionality of the numeric keys on the right side of your keyboard. Off commands the right keypad keys to function as arrows. On commands the right keypad keys to function as numbers. Determines whether the sign-on screen displays a message stating the keystroke sequence that is required to enter the Setup program or the Quickboot feature. Setup & Boot Menu displays both messages (F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu). Setup displays the setup message only (F2=Setup). Boot Menu displays the Quickboot message only (F12=Boot Menu). None displays no message. When set to Report (enabled) and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt you to press to continue or press to enter system setup. When set to Do Not Report (disabled) and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and continue booting the system. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that a device is bootable, check the device documentation. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for example, to restart your computer to a USB device, such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. NOTE: If you are booting to a USB floppy drive, you must first set Diskette Drive to Off in system setup (see "System Setup" on page 257). 1 If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector (see "Front View" on page 21 for mini tower computers, or "Front View" on page 97 for desktop computers). 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . Advanced Features 263

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 740	1
User’s Guide	1
Contents	3
Finding Information	13
Before You Begin	19
Recommended Tools	19
Turning Off Your Computer	19
Before Working Inside Your Computer	20
Mini Tower Computer	21
About Your Mini Tower Computer	21
Front View	21
Back View	23
Back-Panel Connectors	25
Inside Your Computer	26
System Board Components	28
Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications	31
I/O Panel	37
Removing the I/O Panel	37
Replacing the I/O Panel	38
Removing the Computer Cover	39
PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters	41
PCI Cards	41
PCI Express Cards	46
PS/2 Serial Port Adapters	56
Drives	61
General Installation Guidelines	61
Hard Drive	63
Drive-Panel Inserts	70
Floppy Drive	73
Media Card Reader	76
Optical Drive	78
Processor	83
Removing the Processor	83
Installing the Processor	85
Power Supply	89
Replacing the Power Supply	89
DC Power Connectors	91
Desktop Computer	97
About Your Desktop Computer	97
Front View	97
Back View	98
Back-Panel Connectors	99
Inside Your Computer	101
System Board Components	102
Desktop Computer (Model # DCNE) Specifications	105
I/O Panel	111
Removing the I/O Panel	111
Replacing the I/O Panel	112
Drives	113
General Installation Guidelines	113
Optical Drive	115
Floppy Drive	118
Media Card Reader	121
Hard Drive	125
PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters	135
PCI Cards	135
PCI Express and DVI Cards	146
PS/2 Serial Port Adapters	163
Power Supply	169
Replacing the Power Supply	169
DC Power Connectors	171
Removing the Computer Cover	177
Processor	179
Removing the Processor	179
Installing the Processor	182
Small Form Factor Computer	185
About Your Small Form Factor Computer	185
Front View	185
Back View	186
Back-Panel Connectors	187
Inside Your Computer	188
System Board Components	190
Small Form Factor Computer (Model # DCCY) Specifications	193
I/O Panel	199
Removing the I/O Panel	199
Replacing the I/O Panel	201
Removing the Computer Cover	203
Drives	205
General Installation Guidelines	205
Hard Drive	208
Optical Drive	215
Floppy Drive and Media Card Reader	217
PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters	223
PCI Cards	223
PCI Express and DVI Cards	227
PS/2 Serial Port Adapters	233
Power Supply	237
Replacing the Power Supply	237
DC Power Connectors	239
Processor	243
Removing the Processor	243
Installing the Processor	245
Advanced Features	249
LegacySelect Technology Control	249
Manageability	249
Alert Standard Format	249
Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant	250
Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation	250
Security	250
Chassis Intrusion Detection	250
Option Settings	251
Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot	251
Password Protection	252
System Password	252
Administrator Password	254
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password	255
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	255
Enabling the TPM Feature	255
System Setup	257
Overview	257
Entering System Setup	257
System Setup Options	258
Booting to a USB Device	264
Memory Key	264
Floppy Drive	264
Jumper Settings	265
Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers	265
Clearing Forgotten Passwords	265
Clearing CMOS Settings	266
HyperTransport™ and Dual-Core Technology	267
Power Management	267
About RAID Configurations	268
Verifying That RAID Is Working	269
RAID Level 0 Configuration	269
RAID Level 1 Configuration	270
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID	270
Using the NVIDIA MediaShield ROM Utility	271
Using NVIDIA MediaShield	272
Enabling Cool ’n’ Quiet™ Technology	275
Chassis Intrusion Switch	277
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch	277
Mini Tower Computer	278
Desktop Computer	279
Small Form Factor Computer	280
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch	280
Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector	280
Battery	283
Replacing the Battery	283
Replacing the System Board	287
Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers	287
Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers	290
Memory	291
DDR2 Memory Overview	291
Addressing Memory With 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only)	292
Removing Memory	293
Installing Memory	294
Replacing the Computer Cover	297
Cleaning Your Computer	299
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor	299
Mouse	299
Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse	299
Cleaning an Optical Mouse	300
Floppy Drive	300
CDs and DVDs	300
Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System	301
Drivers	301
What Is a Driver?	301
Identifying Drivers	301
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities	302
Restoring Your Operating System	305
Windows Vista	305
Windows XP	305
Creating a Restore Point	305
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State	306
Undoing the Last System Restore	306
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP	307
Before You Begin	307
Solving Problems	311
Troubleshooting Tips	311
Battery Problems	311
Card Problems	311
Drive Problems	313
CD and DVD drive problems	313
Hard drive problems	314
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	314
Keyboard Problems	315
Fan Problems	316
Lockups and Software Problems	316
The computer does not start up	316
The computer stops responding	316
A program stops responding	317
A program crashes repeatedly	317
A solid blue screen appears	317
Other software problems	317
Media Card Reader Problems	318
Memory Problems	318
Mouse Problems	319
Network Problems	320
Power Problems	321
Printer Problems	322
Restoring Default Settings	323
Serial or Parallel Device Problems	323
Sound and Speaker Problems	323
No sound from speakers	323
No sound from headphones	325
Video and Monitor Problems	325
If the screen is blank	325
If the screen is difficult to read	326
Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities	327
Dell Diagnostics	327
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics	327
System Lights	329
Diagnostic Lights	330
Beep Codes	332
Error Messages	333
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	337
Microsoft® Windows® XP	337
Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Features	339
Transferring Information to a New Computer	339
Microsoft Windows Vista®	339
Microsoft® Windows® XP	339
User Accounts and Fast User Switching	342
Adding User Accounts	342
Fast User Switching	343
Setting Up a Home and Office Network	343
Connecting to a Network Adapter	343
Network Setup Wizard	344
Getting Help	347
Obtaining Assistance	347
Online Services	347
AutoTech Service	348
Automated Order-Status Service	348
Support Service	348
Problems With Your Order	349
Product Information	349
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit	349
Before You Call	349
Contacting Dell	351
Warranty	353
FCC Regulatory Model (U.S. Only)	355

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Advanced Features

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NOTE:

To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that a device is bootable, check the device

documentation.

Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

You can use this feature, for example, to restart your computer to a USB device, such as a floppy drive,

memory key, or CD-RW drive.

NOTE:

If you are booting to a USB floppy drive, you must first set

Diskette Drive

Off

in system setup (see "System

Setup" on page 257).

If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector (see "Front View" on

page 21 for mini tower computers, or "Front View" on page 97 for desktop computers).

Turn on (or restart) your computer.

When

F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu

appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press

<F12>.

Event Log

Allows you to view the

Event Log

. Entries are marked

for

Read

and

for

Unread

Mark All Entries Read

puts an

to the left of all the entries.

Clear Log

clears the

Event Log

POST Behavior

Fastboot

(

default)

When enabled, this feature reduces computer startup time by bypassing some

compatibility steps.

Off

does not skip any steps during computer startup.

starts the

system more quickly.

Numlock Key

(

default)

Determines the functionality of the numeric keys on the right side of your keyboard.

Off

commands the right keypad keys to function as arrows.

commands the right

keypad keys to function as numbers.

POST Hotkeys

Determines whether the sign-on screen displays a message stating the keystroke

sequence that is required to enter the

Setup

program or the

Quickboot

feature.

Setup

& Boot Menu

displays both messages (F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu).

Setup

displays

the setup message only (F2=Setup).

Boot Menu

displays the

Quickboot

message only

(F12=Boot Menu).

None

displays no message.

Keyboard Errors

When set to

Report

(enabled) and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will

display the error message and prompt you to press <F1> to continue or press <F2>

to enter system setup.

When set to

Do Not Report

(disabled) and an error is detected during POST, the

BIOS will display the error message and continue booting the system.