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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual Desktop Computer Working on Your Computer Removing and Replacing Parts Specifications Diagnostics System Setup Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. Dell OptiPlex 780-USFF Pdf User Manuals. View online or download Dell OptiPlex 780-USFF User Manual.
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780-USFF Mounting Bracket
Wall with Wood Stud Mount | Under Desk Mount |
The Dell OptiPlex 780-USFF Mounting Bracket supports the System in vertical or horizontal orientations.
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Hazard Symbols Review
These symbols alert the user about a safety condition that demands attention. All users of the product should be able to recognize and understand the signifi cance of the following safety hazards if encountered on the product or within product documentation.
Symbol Signal Word | Level of Hazard | ||
NOTE | A NOTE indicates important information that helps you | ||
make better use of your Dell Mounting Bracket. |
A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to CAUTION hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
WARNING | A WARNING indicates either potential for property |
damage, personal injury, or death. |
An ELECTRICAL indicates an impending electrical hazard ELECTRICAL which, if not avoided, may result in personal injury, fire
and/or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in China.
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Contents
About your Dell OptiPlex 780-USFF Mounting Bracket .......................... | 4 |
Setting up your Dell OptiPlex 780-USFF Mounting Bracket....................... | 4 |
Specifi cations........................................................ | 14 |
Finding Information................................................... | 14 |
About your Dell OptiPlex 780-USFF Mounting Bracket | 1 | ||
Wall Mount | Under Desk Mount | ||
1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
3 |
3 | |||
1 | System Mounting Bracket | ||
2 | System Sleeve | ||
3 | System Chassis (ordered separately) | ||
Setting up the Dell OptiPlex 780-USFF Mounting Bracket | 2 |
Components
Mounting Bracket, System Sleeve, two Lag Screws
WARNING: Because surfaces | |
vary widely and the ultimate | |
mounting method is out of | |
DELL’s control, it is imperative | |
that you consult with an appro- | |
priate engineering, architectural | |
or construction professional to | |
2x | ensure that your DELL mount- |
ing solution can support 50 lbs | |
M8 x 80 mm | (23 kg) and is mounted prop- |
erly. |
NOTE: Refer to the System Instruction Guides, packaged separately.
1Ensure the system sleeve is unlocked, (orange tab will show).
2Extend the system label carrier.
3Insert the system into the system sleeve in the orientation appropriate to the mounting method as illustrated below.
CAUTION: Do not reverse the insertion order. The system must be inserted in the orientation specified to ensure proper functioning of the CD tray!
Wood Stud Wall Mount | Under Desk Mount |
Insert the system into the system sleeve with the connections end first.
NOTE: When inserted properly for wall mount applications, the connections end of the system will not reach the
edge of the system sleeve.
Insert the system into the system sleeve with the CD end first.
NOTE: When inserted properly for under desk mount applications, the CD end of
the system will reach the end of the system sleeve.
4Push the system label carrier into the system sleeve, then slide the switch to lock.
Wall | Under Desk |
Mount | Mount |
5Determine the mounting method (Wall or Under Desk), then follow the appropriate instructions on the pages noted below.
Wood Stud Wall Mount | Under Desk Mount |
CAUTION: The provided fasteners are rated for use with 2 x 4 wood studs, minimum. Consult an engineering professional to determine which fasteners are appropriate based on surface material and applied load.
Wall Mount | 8 |
Steps |
≥ 1/2” (1.25 cm)
4x | ≥ M4 x 12mm |
CAUTION: Mounting fasteners are not included with bracket. Use appropriate fasteners to attach to a solid mounting surface that can support 50 lbs. (23 kg). At a minimum, the mounting surface should be 1/2” (1.25 cm) thick wood and mount using 4 metal wood screws (M4 x 12mm).
Under Desk 12
Mount Steps
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Wood Stud Wall Mount Steps
6 Attach the mounting bracket to the wood stud.
NOTE: The following tools are required for installation to the wall stud: stud finder, measuring tape, pencil, level, safety glasses, power drill with 3/16” (5mm bit suitable for wood).
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Ceiling
≥3.33” (85 mm)
Ceiling
≥6.0” (152.4 mm)
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a | b | c |
Stud Finder
d | e |
Ø 5 mm (3/16”) |
M8 x 80 mm
2x
CAUTION: Make sure the wall mount bracket is level, flush and snuggly fitted to the wall surface.
f | Lower the system onto the |
wall-mounted bracket. |
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To remove the system from the mounting bracket:
aPush the quick release tab backward.
bLift the system upward until it is free of the bracket.
a | b |
Under Desk Mount Steps
6Mark the mounting hole locations using the measurements provided on the next pages.
NOTE: The following tools are required for installation to the desk: measuring tape, pencil, level.
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Under Desk Clearance - during assembly
Wall / Desk
≥6.0” (152.4 mm)
Wall / Desk
≥6.0” (152.4 mm)
Under Desk Clearance - after assembly
Wall / Desk
≥6.0” (152.4 mm)
≥6.0” (152.4 mm)
≤4.25” (108 mm)
Wall / Desk
≤ .5” (12.7 mm)≤
Edge of Desk
Under Desk Clearance
CAUTION: The system should have at least 6” (152.4 mm) of clearance on all vented sides to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation. Restricting airflow can damage the equipment or cause overheating.
Wall / Desk
Wall / Desk
≥6.0” | ≥6.0” (152.4 mm) |
(152.4 mm) |
≤4.25” (108 mm)
Edge of Desk
aMount the bracket underneath the desk.
CAUTION: Mounting fasteners are not included with bracket. Use appropriate fasteners to attach to a solid mounting surface that can support 50 lbs. (23 kg). At a minimum, the mounting surface should be 1/2” (1.25 cm) thick wood and mount using 4 metal wood screws
(M4 x 12mm).
CAUTION: Make sure the wall mount bracket is level, flush and snuggly fitted to the wall surface.
bSlide the system into place on the desk-mounted bracket.
To remove the system from the mounting bracket:
aPush the quick release tab upward.
bSlide the system toward the right until it is free of the bracket.
a
b
Specifications | 3 |
System Weight Capacity |
Dell System: OptiPlex 780-USFF ≤ 7 lbs (3.2 kg)
Temperature | |
Operating | 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C ) |
Storage | -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to +69°C) |
Transportation | -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to +69°C) |
Finding Information | 4 | ||
If you need to: | See: | ||
Find safety best practices information for your computer, | The safety and regulatory documents that | ||
review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. | shipped with your computer and the | ||
only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, | Regulatory Compliance Homepage at | ||
Ergonomics information, and End User Agreement | www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. |
Dell OptiPlex 790
Setup And Features Information
About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,
or death.
Mini-Tower — Front And Back View
Figure 1. Front And Back View Of Mini-Tower | |||
1. | power button, power light | 9. | drive activity light |
2. | optical-drive bay (optional) | 10. | power supply diagnostic light |
3. | headphone connector | 11. | power supply diagnostic button |
4. | microphone connector | 12. | power connector |
5. | diagnostic lights (4) | 13. | back panel connectors |
6. | optical drive (optional) | 14. | expansion-card slots (4) |
7. | optical-drive eject button | 15. | security-cable slot |
8. | USB 2.0 connectors (4) | 16. | padlock ring |
Regulatory Model: D09M, D05D, D03S, D01U
Regulatory Type: D09M001, D05D001,
D03S001, D01U002
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Desktop — Front And Back View
Figure 2. Front And Back View Of Desktop | |||
1. | optical drive | 9. | padlock ring |
2. | optical-drive eject button | 10. | security-cable slot |
3. | power button, power light | 11. | power connector |
4. | USB 2.0 connectors (4) | 12. | back panel connectors |
5. | microphone connector | 13. | expansion-card slots (4) |
6. | headphone connector | 14. | power supply diagnostic light |
7. | drive activity light | 15. | power supply diagnostic button |
8. | diagnostic lights (4) |
Small Form Factor — Front And Back View
Figure 3. Front And Back View Of Small Form Factor | |||
1. | optical drive | 9. | padlock ring |
2. | optical-drive eject button | 10. | security-cable slot |
3. | power button, power light | 11. | power connector |
4. | USB 2.0 connectors (4) | 12. | power supply diagnostic button |
5. | microphone connector | 13. | power supply diagnostic light |
6. | headphone connector | 14. | back panel connectors |
7. | diagnostic lights (4) | 15. | expansion-card slots (2) |
8. | drive activity light |
Ultra Small Form Factor — Front And Back View
Figure 4. Front And Back View Of Ultra Small Form Factor
1. | optical drive | 12. | padlock ring |
2. | optical-drive eject button | 13. | security-cable slot |
3. | power button, power light | 14. | power connector |
4. | drive activity light | 15. | line-out connector |
5. | diagnostic lights (4) | 16. | line-in/microphone connector Hr manual free download. |
6. | headphone connector | 17. | DisplayPort connector |
7. | microphone connector | 18. | VGA connector |
8. | USB 2.0 connectors (2) | 19. | serial connector |
9. | Wi-Fi antenna (optional) | 20. | USB 2.0 connectors (5) |
10. | network activity light | 21. | network connector |
11. | captive thumbscrew | 22. | link integrity light |
Mini-Tower And Desktop — Back Panel
Figure 5. Back Panel View of Mini-Tower And Desktop | |||
1. | mouse connector | 7. | keyboard connector |
2. | link integrity light | 8. | USB 2.0 connectors (6) |
3. | network connector | 9. | DisplayPort connector |
4. | network activity light | 10. | VGA connector |
5. | serial connector | 11. | line-in/microphone connector |
6. | line-out connector |
Small Form Factor — Back Panel
Figure 6. Back Panel View Of Small Form Factor | |||
1. | mouse connector | 7. | keyboard connector |
2. | serial connector | 8. | DisplayPort connector |
3. | link integrity light | 9. | VGA connector |
4. | network connector | 10. | USB 2.0 connectors (6) |
5. | network activity light | 11. | line-in/microphone connector |
6. | line-out connector |
Quick Setup
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.
1. Connect the monitor using only one of the following cables:
Figure 7. DVI Cable
Figure 8. DisplayPort Cable
Figure 9. VGA To DVI Adapter
Figure 10. DVI To DisplayPort Adapter
Figure 11. VGA To DisplayPort Adapter
2. Connect the USB keyboard or mouse (optional).
Figure 12. USB Connection
3. Connect the network cable (optional).
Figure 13. Network Connection
4. Connect the modem (optional).
Figure 14. Modem Connection
5. Connect the power cable(s).
Figure 15. Connecting Power
6. Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer.
Figure 16. Turning On Power
Specifications
NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For a complete and current listing of the specifications for your computer, go to support.dell.com.
System Information
Chipset | Intel 6 Series Express Chipset |
Processor | |
Processor | • Intel Core i5, i7 Quad Core |
• Intel Core i3 Dual Core | |
• Intel Pentium Dual Core | |
• Intel Celeron Dual Core | |
Video | |
Type: | |
Integrated | • Intel HD Graphics |
• Intel HD Graphics 2000 | |
Discrete | PCI Express x16 graphics adapter |
Integrated video memory | up to 1.7 GB shared video memory (Microsoft |
Windows Vista and Windows 7) |
Memory
Memory module connectors
Desktop, Mini-Tower, Small | four DIMM slots |
Form Factor | |
Ultra Small Form Factor | two DIMM slots |
Memory module capacity | 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB |
Type | DDR3 1333 MHz |
Minimum memory | 1 GB |
Maximum memory | |
Desktop, Mini-Tower, Small | 16 GB |
Form Factor | |
Ultra Small Form Factor | 8 GB |
Drives | |
Externally accessible: | |
5.25 inch drive bays | |
Mini-Tower | two |
Desktop | one |
Small Form Factor | one slim optical drive bay |
Ultra Small Form Factor | one slim optical drive bay |
Internally accessible: | |
3.5 inch SATA drive bays | |
Mini-Tower | two |
Desktop | one |
Small Form Factor | one |
Ultra Small Form Factor | none |
2.5 inch SATA drive bays | |
Mini-Tower | two |
Desktop | one |
Drives
Small Form Factor | one |
Ultra Small Form Factor | one |
Control Lights And Diagnostic Lights
Power button light Blue light — Solid blue light indicates power-on state; blinking blue light indicates sleep state of the computer.
Amber light — Solid amber light when the | |
computer does not start indicates a problem with | |
the system board or power supply. Blinking | |
amber light indicates a problem with the system | |
board. | |
Drive activity light | Blue light — Blinking blue light indicates that the |
computer is reading data from or writing data to | |
the hard drive. | |
Diagnostic lights | Four lights located on the front panel of the |
computer. For more information on the diagnostic | |
lights, see the Service Manual at | |
support.dell.com/manuals. | |
Power | |
Coin-cell battery | 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell |
Voltage | |
Mini-Tower | 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 5.00 A |
Desktop | 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 4.40 A |
Small Form Factor | 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 3.60 A |
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 4.00 A | |
Ultra Small Form Factor | 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 2.90 A |
Wattage | |
Mini-Tower | 265 W |
Desktop | 250 W |
Power
Small Form Factor | 240 W |
Ultra Small Form Factor | 200 W |
Maximum heat dissipation | |
Mini-Tower | 1390 BTU/hr |
Desktop | 1312 BTU/hr |
Small Form Factor | 1259 BTU/hr |
Ultra Small Form Factor | 758 BTU/hr |
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NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating.
NOTE: See the safety information that shipped with your computer for important voltage-setting information.
Physical
Height
Mini-Tower | 36.00 cm (14.17 inches) |
Desktop | 36.00 cm (14.17 inches) |
Small Form Factor | 29.00 cm (11.42 inches) |
Ultra Small Form Factor | 23.70 cm (9.33 inches) |
Width | |
Mini-Tower | 17.50 cm (6.89 inches) |
Desktop | 10.20 cm (4.01 inches) |
Small Form Factor | 9.26 cm (3.65 inches) |
Ultra Small Form Factor | 6.50 cm (2.56 inches) |
Depth | |
Mini-Tower | 41.70 cm (16.42 inches) |
Desktop | 41.00 cm (16.14 inches) |
Small Form Factor | 31.20 cm (12.28 inches) |
Ultra Small Form Factor | 24.00 cm (9.45 inches) |
Physical
Weight (Minimum)
Mini-Tower | 8.87 kg (19.55 lb) |
Desktop | 7.56 kg (16.67 lb) |
Small Form Factor | 5.70 kg (12.57 lb) |
Ultra Small Form Factor | 3.27 kg (7.21 lb) |
Environmental | |
Temperature: | |
Operating | 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F) |
Storage | –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) |
Relative humidity | 20% to 80% (noncondensing) |
Altitude: | |
Operating | –15.20 m to 3048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) |
Storage | –15.20 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft) |
Airborne contaminant level | G1 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04–1985 |
Finding More Information and Resources
See the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and the regulatory compliance website at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance for more information on:
•Safety best practices
•Regulatory certification
•Ergonomics
See www.dell.com for additional information on:
•Warranty
•Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
•End User License Agreement
Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Dell Precision™, Precision ON™, ExpressCharge™, Latitude™, Latitude ON™, OptiPlex™, Vostro™, and Wi-Fi Catcher™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. Intel®, Pentium®, Xeon®, Core™, Atom™, Centrino®, and Celeron® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. AMD® is a registered trademark and AMD Opteron™, AMD Phenom™, AMD Sempron™,
AMD Athlon™, ATI Radeon™, and ATI FirePro™ are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista®, the Windows Vista start button, and Office Outlook® are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Blu-ray Disc™ is a trademark owned by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) and licensed for use on discs and players. The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark and owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such mark by Dell Inc. is under license. Wi-Fi®is a registered trademark of Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance, Inc.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this publication to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products, Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.