Dell™OptiPlex™740User'sGuide Back to Contents Page Mini Tower Computer Desktop Computer Small Form Factor Computer
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 driv
a. Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to Off (see System Setup). b. Connect exter
7. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. 8. Before you close the card retention mec
3. Remove the filler bracket (if applicable). 4. Align the PS/2 serial-port adapter bracket in the retention slot and press down firmly. Ensur
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch ope
Back to Contents Page Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Processor Processor Removing the Processor 1. Follow the procedures
5. Remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new proces
5. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly. 6. While lightly pressing down on the proce
10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Drives Drives Your computer supports: l Two SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives
Interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion. Power Cable Connectors Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables When connecting and disc
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. Use the left- and right-arrow keys to highligh
4. Press in on the blue release tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out of the computer. Installing a Hard Drive 1.
4. Carefully slide the hard drive into the drive bay until it clicks into place. 5. Connect the power and hard-drive cables to the drive.
11. Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step. See the documentation for your operating system for instructi
8. Locate and connect a SATA cable to the SATA1 connector on the system board (see System Board Components for mini tower computers). 9. Rep
3. Select the drive-panel insert in front of the drive bay that you want to use. 4. Gently press the release tab of the insert to remove it f
Floppy Drive Removing the Floppy Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the drive panel by sliding the drive rele
4. Attach the power and floppy-drive data cables to the floppy drive. 5. Connect the flopp- drive data cable to the DSKT connector on the sys
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the drive panel by sliding the drive release latch in the direction indicated on the la
6. Install the drive panel to the front of the computer. The drive panel only fits one way (see Drive-Panel Inserts). 7. Replace the computer cov
4. Align the shoulder screws on the optical drive with the shoulder screw slots, and slide the drive into the bay until it clicks into place.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. If clearing the password on a small form factor computer, r
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Back to Contents Page Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide I/O Panel I/O Panel Removing the I/O Panel 1. Follow the procedure
Back to Contents Page Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Power Supply Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply 1. Follow the p
9. Reconnect the DC power cables to the system board and drives. 10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 11. Co
DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P7 Back to Contents Page 18 GND Black 19 GND Black 20 NC
Back to Contents Page Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Removing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover 1. Follow th
Back to Contents Page Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications . Microprocessor Micro
Capable of 10/100/1000 communication Video Type nVidia integrated video (DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 3.0 Graphics Processing Unit) or PCI Express x16
15. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 16. Assign a new system and/or administrator password. Clearin
NOTE: This option uses one of the PCI slots. USB two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0–compliant connectors Audio two connectors for line-in and
Back to Contents Page Physical Height 41.4 cm (16.3 inches) Width 18.5 cm (7.3 inches) Depth 43.9 cm (17.3 inches) Weight 12.34 kg (27.2 lb) Env
Back to Contents Page Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Speaker Speaker Installing a Speaker 1. Follow the procedures in B
4. Remove the speaker from the chassis of the computer. 5. Replace the computer cover. 6. Turn on power to the computer. Back to Conten
Back to Contents Page Microsoft®Windows®XP and Windows Vista®Features Transferring Information to a New Computer User Accounts and Fast Us
1. On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2. On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additiona
8. Click Finish. To transfer data to the new computer: 1. On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2. On th
Fast User Switching Fast User Switching allows multiple users to access one computer without requiring the previous user to log off. Windows Vista
Network Setup Wizard Windows Vista 1. Click the Windows Vista Start button and then click Connect To® Set up a connection or network.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide 1. Ensure that all cables are connected, an
About RAID Configurations This section provides an overview of the RAID configuration that you may have selected when you purchased your computer. A
Back to Contents Page PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters YourDell™
6. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. 7. Before closing the card reten
2. Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside and pivot the latch open. 3. If necessary, disconnect any cables con
Installing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Gently lift the release tab on the card retentio
7. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. 8. Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that: l The tops of al
6. While pressing the lever, pull the removal pull tab up and remove the card out of the card connector. 7. If you are removing the card pe
13. If you removed a network-adapter card connector: a. Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the
Removing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latc
Back to Contents Page Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Processor Processor Removing the Processor 1. Follow the procedures
7. Remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new proces
RAID Level 1 Configuration RAID level 1 uses a data-redundancy storage technique known as mirroring to enhance data integrity. When data is written
5. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly. 6. While lightly pressing down on the proce
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Back to Contents Page Drives Drives Your computer supports: l One SATA hard drive l One floppy drive or Media Card Reader l One SATA optic
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables When connecting and disconnecting a SATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector at each end.
7. Disconnect the power and data cable from the drive. 8. Disconnect the hard drive fan from the system board. Installing a Hard Drive
4. Connect the hard drive fan to the system board (see System Board Components). 5. Connect the power and data cables to the drive. 6. Ge
Replacing a Hard-Drive Fan 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the hard drive (see Removing a Hard Drive). 3. Turn
4. Disconnect the power and data cable from the back of the drive. Installing an Optical Drive 1. Unpack the drive and prepare it for ins
5. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 6. Replace the computer cove
3. Press <Ctrl><n> when prompted to enter the RAID BIOS. The Define a New Array window appears. 4. Press <Tab> to navigate to
6. If you are removing a Media Card Reader, disconnect the data cable. 7. If you are removing the Media Card Reader, remove the hard drive (s
1. If you are: l Installing a new floppy drive or Media Card Reader, remove the drive panel insert l Replacing a drive, remove the floppy dri
5. Replace the optical drive (see Optical Drive). 6. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the f
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Back to Contents Page Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide I/O Panel I/O Panel Removing the I/O Panel 1. Follow the procedure
6. From inside the computer cover, remove the mounting screw that secures the I/O panel to the computer. 7. Ease the I/O panel back and forth
Back to Contents Page Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Power Supply Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply 1. Follow the p
12. Replace the optical drive (see Installing an Optical Drive). 13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 14. Conn
DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connectors P3 DC Power Connector P5 Back to Contents Page 19 GND Black 20 NC NC 21 VCC (+5V) Red 22 VCC (+5V)
Back to Contents Page Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Small Form Factor Computer (Model # DCCY) Specifications Small Form Factor
5. Click Custom, then click Next. 6. Use the drop-down box to select Striping (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1). 7. Click Next. The Free D
Video Type nVidia integrated video (DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 3.0 Graphics Processing Unit), PCI Express x16 graphics card, or DVI graphics card.
USB two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0–compliant connectors Audio two connectors for line-in and line-out; two front-panel connectors for hea
Back to Contents Page Weight 7.4 kg (16.4 lb) Environmental Temperature: Operating 10°to35°C(50°to95°F) Storage –40°to65°C(–40°to149°F)
Back to Contents Page Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Speaker Speaker Installing a Speaker 1. Follow the procedures in B
Back to Contents Page Small Form Factor Computer Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide About Your Small Form Factor Computer Inside
Back View Back-Panel Connectors connector 10 3.5-inch drive bay Can contain an optional slimline floppy drive or optional slimline media card
Inside Your Computer network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely at
System Board Components 1 drive-release latch 2 optical drive 3 power supply 4 chassis intrusion switch (optional) 5 hard drive 6 card slots (2)
Back to Contents Page 19 Optional DVI-card connector (DVI_HDR) 20 speaker connector (INT_SPKR)
Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Drivers Restoring Your Ope
The NVIDIA Convert Array Wizard appears. 4. Click Next. 5. Under RAID Mode Selection, select Mirroring or Striping from the drop-down menu.
6. Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon. If an exclamation point i
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. In most cases, the CD/DVD starts running automatically. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click
To view a list of all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. To access the help files on the Drivers and Util
3. Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see
5. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>. 6. Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7. Follo
5. Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the screen. The Windows XP Setup screen
Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™OptiPlex™740Systems User's Guide Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troublesh
Drive Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. CD and DVD drive problems turn them on. Testthegraphicsc
Problems writing to an Optical-RW drive Hard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Keyboard Problems l Click the speaker
Fan Problems Lockups and Software Problems The computer does not start up The computer stops responding A program stops responding CA
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™OptiPlex™740Systems User's Guide Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery A coin-cell batter
A program crashes repeatedly A solid blue screen appears Other software problems Media Card Reader Problems Endtheprogram— 1. Press <
Memory Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Mouse Problems NOTE: Each slot in the media card reader is ma
Network Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you compl
Printer Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. properly. l Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by tes
Restoring Default Settings Serial or Parallel Device Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Sound and Speake
No sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. If the screen is blank 3.
If the screen is difficult to read Back to Contents Page Testtheelectricaloutlet— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it
Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Replacing
Small Form Factor Computer Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Gently slide the chassis intrusion switch into its slot and reconnect t
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Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™OptiPlex™740Systems User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control LegacySelect technology c
6. Install the new system battery. a. Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector. b. Hold t
Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop,
Small Form Factor System Board Screws Place the system board assembly that you just removed next to the replacement system board to ensure it i
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Back to Contents Page Mini Tower Computer Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide About Your Mini Tower Computer Inside Your Computer
Back View Back-Panel Connectors l Blinking or solid amber — See Power Problems. To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use
Inside Your Computer 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, pl
System Board Components CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Produc
Back to Contents Page (FRONTPANEL) (POWER1) (INTRUDER) 10 CMOS reset jumper (RTCRST) 11 battery socket (BATTERY) 12 internal USB (USB1) 13 PCI Expre
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Dell Diagnostics System Lights Di
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™OptiPlex™740Systems User's Guide Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Wo
3. When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press <Enter>. 4. Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD b
Diagnostic Lights To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "
Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called
Badcommandorfilename— Ensure that you spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. Bad err
Memory data line failure at address, read value expecting value — Memory double word logic failure at address, read value expecting value —
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectl
3. Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware confl
Back to Contents Page Warranty Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Dell Inc. ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products fro
2. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their elect
Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Floppy D
Clean your floppy drive using a commercially available cleaning kit. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that accumulate
Back to Contents Page Desktop Computer Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide About Your Desktop Computer Inside Your Computer Abo
Back View Back-Panel Connectors 10 floppy drive Insert a floppy disk into this drive. 11 optical drive Insert media (if supported) into this d
Inside Your Computer adapter connector end of a network cable to either a network jack or your network or broadband device. Connect the other en
System Board Components 1 drive release latch 2 optical drive 3 power supply 4 chassis intrusion switch (optional) 5 system board 6 card slots 7
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A managed system is one that has Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation set up on a network that uses IT Assistant. For information about Dell OpenMa
Back to Contents Page PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters YourDell™
6. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. 7. Secure the card(s) by closing
5. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. 6. Before you close the card retention m
4. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create an empty card-slot opening. 5. If you are replacing a card that is a
a. Align the tabs in the side of the riser-card cage with the slots on the side of the computer, and slide the riser-card cage down into place. b.
3. Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. Pivot the latch until it snaps into the open p
11. Uninstall the card's driver. See the documentation that came with the card for instructions. 12. If you removed a sound card: a. E
7. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. 8. Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that: l The tops o
11. If you installed a sound card: a. Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to Off (
7. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. 8. Before you close the card retention m
Option Settings You cannot change or enter a new system password if either of the following two options is displayed: l Set — A system password is
4. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create an empty card-slot opening. If you are replacing a card that is already
8. Secure the card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place. 9. Replace the riser-card cage: a. Align the tabs in
Removing a PCI Express Card From the Riser-Card Cage 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the riser-card cage: a. Check
10. Replace the riser-card cage: a. Align the tabs in the side of the riser-card cage with the slots on the side of the computer, and slide the
5. Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that: l The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. l
Installing a Serial Port Adapter in the Riser-Card Cage 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the riser-card cage: a. Che
16. Install any drivers required for the serial port adapter. Removing a Serial Port Adapter From the Riser-Card Cage 1. Follow the procedur
Back to Contents Page Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Processor Processor Removing the Processor 1. Follow the procedures
5. Remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new proces
5. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly. 6. While lightly pressing down on the proce
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password 1. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. Highlight System Password and press <
Back to Contents Page Drives Drives Your computer supports: l One SATA hard drive l One optional floppy drive or media card reader or one se
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables When connecting and disconnecting a SATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector at each end.
4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive. 5. If you are not replacing the optical drive at this time, install the opt
8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9. Update your configuration information by setting the appropriate Drive op
4. Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive. 5. Connect the floppy drive cable to the DSKT connector on the system board
3. Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the media card reader towards the back of the computer. Then, lift up to remove the media card reader
7. Replace the optical drive (see Installing an Optical Drive). 8. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide air
6. Lift the drive out of the computer and disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive. Installing a Hard Drive 1. Unpack the
4. Connect the power and data cables to the drive. 5. Locate the correct slot for the drive, and slide the drive into the bay until it clicks i
To change an existing administrator password, you must know the administrator password. 1. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. T
1. Check the documentation or the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. 2. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 3.
11. If you have installed a replacement second hard drive, complete step12 through step16. 12. Enter system setup, and update the SATA port
Dell™OptiPlex™740User'sGuide Models: DCSM, DCNE, and DCCY Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change wit
Back to Contents Page I/O Panel I/O Panel Removing the I/O Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the cabl
Back to Contents Page Power Supply Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Disconne
12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 13. Connect the AC power cable to the AC power connector. DC Power Connect
DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P3 DC Power Connector P4 DC Power Connector P5 and P6 *Use 22-AWG wire instead of 18-AWG wire
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Back to Contents Page Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Desktop Computer (Model # DCNE) Specifications Desktop Computer (Model # DC
l To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use system setup, it is recommended that you write down th
NIC integrated network interface with ASF 1.03 and 2.0 support as defined by DMTF Capable of 10/100/1000 communication Video Type nVidia integrated
Optional PS/2 with secondary serial port adapter two 6-pin mini-DINs NOTE: This option uses one of the PCI slots. Optional DVI 36-pin connector NO
Back to Contents Page Heat dissipation 955.39 BTU/hr maximum Voltage manual selection power supplies — 90 to 135 V at 50/60Hz;180to265Vat50/
Back to Contents Page Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Speaker Speaker Installing a Speaker 1. Follow the procedures in B
Back to Contents Page FCC Regulatory Model (U.S. Only) Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide The following information is provided on th
Back to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may no
located on your computer. Your computer's Service Tag contains both a Service Tag number and an Express Service Code. l Use the Service Tag to
Back to Contents Page NOTE: DSS may or may not be available for your computer model. l Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — Frequently ask
Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide Obtaining Assistance Problems With Your Order Product In
[email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only
(Internal default) NOTE: If USB is selected, ensure that USB Controller setup option under Onboard Devices is set to On. SATA 0 through SATA n Ide
Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to you. Before You Call Rememb
Back to Contents Page Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included
but you can write to CD-R discs only once. CD-RW/DVD drive — A drive, sometimes referred to as a combo drive, that can read CDs and DVDs and write to
ENERGY STAR®— Environmental Protection Agency requirements that decrease the overall consumption of electricity. EPP — enhanced parallel port — A par
I IC — integrated circuit — A semiconductor wafer, or chip, on which thousands or millions of tiny electronic components are fabricated for use in co
Mini PCI — A standard for integrated peripheral devices with an emphasis on communications such as modems and NICs. A Mini PCI card is a small externa
RAM — random-access memory — The primary temporary storage area for program instructions and data. Any information stored in RAM is lost when you shut
SXGA+ — super-extended graphics array plus — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. system boar
write-protected — Files or media that cannot be changed. Use write-protection when you want to protect data from being changed or destroyed. To write-
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™Optiplex™740Systems User's Guide DDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB or Greater Confi
Video (Auto default) selection only matters if there are two video controllers present. When Auto is selected, the add-in video controller will be use
Addressing Memory With 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only) This computer supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory. Current 32
Installing Memory 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. If you are using: l a desktop computer: remove the optical drive (se
6. If you are using: l a desktop computer: replace the optical drive (see Installing an Optical Drive). l a small form factor computer: first
Back to Contents Page PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters YourDell™
5. Prepare the new card for installation. 6. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in t
3. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. 4. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 5.
a. Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to On (see System Setup). b. Connect the netwo
6. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. 7. Before you close the card ret
Removing a PCI Express x1 Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from
5. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. 6. Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that: l The tops of
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