
www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ OptiPlex™ 745Quick Reference GuideModels DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, and DCCYbook.book Page 1 Wednesday, August 16, 2006
10 Quick Reference GuideMini Tower Computer — Back View4356211 cover-release latch This latch allows you to open the computer cover.2 padlock ring Ins
Quick Reference Guide 11Mini Tower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors3 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selectio
12 Quick Reference Guide3 network adapter connectorTo attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to eit
Quick Reference Guide 13Desktop Computer — Front View893514611 10271 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect
14 Quick Reference GuideDesktop Computer — Back View5 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different operat
Quick Reference Guide 15Desktop Computer — Back-Panel Connectors1 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.2 back-pane
16 Quick Reference Guide1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug
Quick Reference Guide 17Small Form Factor Computer — Front View893514611 10271 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that yo
18 Quick Reference GuideSmall Form Factor Computer — Back View7 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate differ
Quick Reference Guide 19Small Form Factor Computer — Back-Panel Connectors1 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.2
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates
20 Quick Reference Guide1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug
Quick Reference Guide 21Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Front View8 video connector Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue c
22 Quick Reference GuideUltra-Small Form Factor Computer — Side View4 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate
Quick Reference Guide 23Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Back ViewUltra-Small Form Factor Computer — Back-Panel Connectors1 diagnostic lights See &q
24 Quick Reference GuideRemoving the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions i
Quick Reference Guide 25Before You Begin NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off y
26 Quick Reference Guide5Remove the computer cover:• Remove the mini tower computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 26).• Remove th
Quick Reference Guide 27Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Produ
28 Quick Reference Guide3Locate the cover release latch shown in the illustration. Then, slide the release latch back as you lift the cover.4Grip the
Quick Reference Guide 291Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 25.2If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on
Contents 3ContentsFinding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5System Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Quick Reference GuideUltra-Small Form Factor Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructi
Quick Reference Guide 31 CAUTION: Graphic card heatsinks may become very hot during normal operation. Ensure that a graphic card heatsink has had suf
32 Quick Reference GuideInside Your ComputerMini Tower Computer1 optical drive 2 floppy drive or media card reader3 power supply4 optional chassis-int
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34 Quick Reference GuideJumper Settings1 fan connector (FAN) 12 battery socket (BATT)2 processor connector (CPU) 13 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1)3
Quick Reference Guide 35Desktop ComputerJumper Setting DescriptionPSWD Password features are enabled (default setting).Password features are disabled.
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Quick Reference Guide 37Jumper Settings1 internal speaker (INT_SPKR) 11 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER)2 processor connector (CPU) 12 battery so
38 Quick Reference GuideSmall Form Factor Computer1 drive-release latch 2 optical drive 3 power supply and fan4 optional chassis-intrusion switch5 har
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4 ContentsDiagnostic Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Beep Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 Quick Reference GuideJumper Settings1 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 11 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER)2 processor connector (CPU) 12
Quick Reference Guide 41Ultra-Small Form Factor ComputerJumper Setting DescriptionPSWD Password features are enabled (default setting).Password featur
42 Quick Reference GuideSystem Board Components1 fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 8 clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST)2 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 9 passw
Quick Reference Guide 43Jumper SettingsSetting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety i
44 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read the documentation that came with
Quick Reference Guide 45Set Up Your Keyboard and MouseSet Up Your Monitorbook.book Page 45 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
46 Quick Reference GuidePower ConnectionsSolving ProblemsDell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as expected. Fo
Quick Reference Guide 47Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User’s Guide for instructions), review your computer’s configu
48 Quick Reference GuideDell Diagnostics Main Menu1After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option
Quick Reference Guide 494When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove th
Quick Reference Guide 5Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media m
50 Quick Reference GuideDiagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Prod
Quick Reference Guide 51Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred.• If you have one memory module installed, reinstall it and res
52 Quick Reference GuideBeep CodesYour computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This se
Quick Reference Guide 53If your computer beeps during start-up:1Write down the beep code.2See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 46 to identify a mo
54 Quick Reference Guide3Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list.4In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hard
Quick Reference Guide 55Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any o
56 Quick Reference GuideIf Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operati
Quick Reference Guide 57Windows XP Setup1When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter> to select To set up Windows now.2Read the infor
58 Quick Reference Guide18Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD.19Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD.
Index 59IndexBbeep codes, 52CCDsoperating system, 6conflictssoftware and hardware incompatibilities, 53coverremoving, 24DDell Diagnostics, 46Dell supp
6 Quick Reference Guide• Warranty information• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)• Safety instructions• Regulatory information• Ergonomics information•
60 Index60 IndexRregulatory information, 6reinstallingWindows XP, 55Ssafety instructions, 6Service Tag, 7softwareconflicts, 53support website, 7system
Quick Reference Guide 7• Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows Product Key LabelService Tag and Microsoft® Windows® Product KeyThes
8 Quick Reference GuideSystem ViewsMini Tower Computer — Front View3111067285419book.book Page 8 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
Quick Reference Guide 91 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
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