book.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM Dell™ OptiPlex™ 745c Quick Reference Guide Model DCSM w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
book.book Page 2 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information 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 property damage, personal injury, or death.
book.book Page 3 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM Contents Finding Information System Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mini Tower Computer — Front View . . . . . . . . Mini Tower Computer — Back View . . . . . . . . Mini Tower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 10 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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book.book Page 5 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • • • • • Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer.
book.book Page 6 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • • • • • • Dell™ Product Information Guide Warranty information Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) Safety instructions Regulatory information Ergonomics information End User License Agreement • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. The operating system is already installed on your computer.
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book.book Page 9 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM 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 floppy drive or optional media card reader. 4 USB 2.
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book.book Page 11 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM 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 Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.
book.book Page 12 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM 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 disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. For more information, see your online User’s Guide.
book.book Page 13 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Before You Begin NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer.
book.book Page 14 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM 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 instructions, see the documentation that came with the stand). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover. See "Mini Tower Computer" on page 14.
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book.book Page 19 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any of the 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 card), connect the appropriate cable to the card, not to the connector on the back panel.
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book.book Page 21 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM Power Connections Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as expected. For the latest troubleshooting information available for your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
book.book Page 22 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User’s Guide for instructions), review your computer’s configuration information, 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 Utilities CD (ResourceCD). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer.
book.book Page 23 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices.
book.book Page 24 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. System Lights Your power light may indicate a computer problem.
book.book Page 25 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front or back panel. The lights can be "off" or green. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the lights change as the boot process completes.
book.book Page 26 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM Light Pattern 26 Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible graphics card failure has occurred. • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, 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, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User’s Guide.
book.book Page 27 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist. • Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User’s Guide. A failure has occurred.
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book.book Page 29 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM 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 system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore.
book.book Page 30 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM 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 reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback.
book.book Page 31 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM Booting From the Operating System 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 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press .
book.book Page 32 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The computer automatically restarts. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.
book.book Page 33 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM 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 upgrade. Your product key is located on the back of the Windows Vista Install DVD package.
book.book Page 34 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM For information on how to back up your data, or to find Windows 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 Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your operating system and language, and then click Find Downloads, or search by keyword for topics relevant to the information you are looking for. The support.
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