www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ OptiPlex™ 760Setup and Quick Reference GuideThis guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick se
10 About Your ComputerMini Tower — Front View1 optical drive 2 optical-drive eject button3 optional optical drive bay 4 floppy drive or Media Card Rea
About Your Computer 11Mini Tower — Back View1 power connector 2 back-panel connectors3 expansion-card slots (4) 4 air vent5 padlock rings 6 cover rele
12 About Your ComputerMini Tower — Back Panel Connectors1 parallel connector 2 serial connector3 link-integrity light 4 network connector5 network-act
About Your Computer 13Small Form Factor — Front View1 optical drive 2 optical-drive eject button3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 network-connectivity light5
14 About Your ComputerSmall Form Factor — Back ViewSmall Form Factor — Back Panel Connectors1 padlock rings 2 cover release latch3 power connector 4 b
About Your Computer 15Ultra Small Form Factor — Front ViewUltra Small Form Factor — Back View1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 2 microphone connector3 hard dri
16 About Your ComputerUltra Small Form Factor — Back Panel Connectors1 parallel connector 2 link-integrity light3 network connector 4 network-activit
Setting Up Your Computer 17Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates
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Setting Up Your Computer 212Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse. NOTICE: Ensure that you connect the network cable to the connector ide
22 Setting Up Your Computer5Connect the power cable(s). NOTE: If you are using an ultra small form factor computer, see "Connecting the AC Power
Setting Up Your Computer 236Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer.7Connect to your network.Connecting the AC Power Adapter (Ultra Sm
24 Setting Up Your Computer4Connect the AC power cable to the power outlet.The AC power adapter has a status light that is off when the adapter is not
Setting Up Your Computer 25Ultra Small Form Factor Cable Cover (Optional)Attaching the Cable Cover1Ensure that all external device cables are threaded
26 Setting Up Your ComputerRemoving the Cable Cover1If a security device is installed in the security cable slot, remove the device.2Slide the release
Setting Up Your Computer 27• Leave a 10.2-cm (4-in) minimum clearance on all sides of the computer that have air vents to permit the airflow required
28 Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or ne
Setting Up Your Computer 29 NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you have successfully connected in the pas
Contents 3Contents1 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Desktop — Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Desktop — Back
30 Setting Up Your Computer5Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next.6Use the setup information
Setting Up Your Computer 31Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating
32 Setting Up Your ComputerRunning the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System MediaTo run the Files and Settings Transfer Wiz
Setting Up Your Computer 33To transfer data to the new computer:1On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next.2On the Whe
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Specifications 35Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→
36 SpecificationsMemory capacities 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, 3-GB, or 4-GB non-ECCMinimum memory 512 MBMaximum memory 4 GBVideoTy p e :IntegratedIntel integ
Specifications 37CardsPCI (without riser card)mini tower two full height cardsdesktop two low profile cardssmall form factor one half length cardPCI (
38 Specifications3.5-inch drive baymini tower and desktop one3.5-inch slimline baysmall form factor one3.5-inch D-module bayultra small form factorone
Specifications 39ConnectorsExternal connectors:Audioback paneltwo connectors for line-in/ microphone and line-outfront paneltwo front-panel connectors
4 Contents2 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 17Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Connecting the AC Power
40 SpecificationsPCI Express x1mini tower one connectorconnector size36 pinsconnector data width (maximum)1 PCI Express lanePCI Express x16mini tower
Specifications 41Processor fanmini tower, desktop, and small form factor one 5-pin connectorultra small form factor two 5-pin connectorsHard-drive fan
42 SpecificationsDiagnostic lightsfour lightsNOTE: For the ultra small form factor computer, the diagnostic lights are on the back panel. See "Ul
Specifications 43Voltage (see the safety information that shipped with your computer for important voltage setting information)mini tower115/230 VAC,
44 SpecificationsWeightmini tower12.7 kg (28.0 lb)desktop10.4 kg (23 lb)small form factor 7.4 kg (16.4 lb) ultra small form factorwithout cable cover
Troubleshooting 45Troubleshooting CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your
46 TroubleshootingTips• If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.• If you added or removed a part before the problem st
Troubleshooting 47IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING AMBER — The computer is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly
48 Troubleshooting• Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For more information about the type of memory supported by you
Troubleshooting 491Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next.2Follow the instructions on the screen.A solid blue scre
Contents 55 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Identifying Driver
50 TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with you
Troubleshooting 514Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.5Ty p e 1 to start the CD menu and press <
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Reinstalling Software 53Reinstalling SoftwareDriversIdentifying Drivers1Locate the list of devices for your computer.Microsoft® Windows Vista®:aClick
54 Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media
Reinstalling Software 552When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the prompts on the screen. NOTE: In most cases, the
56 Reinstalling Software6Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files.7Click the name of the driver→ OK→ Ne
Reinstalling Software 57Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so
58 Reinstalling SoftwareWindows XP:1Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore.2Click Undo my last restoration and click Nex
Reinstalling Software 599Click the checkbox to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the
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60 Reinstalling SoftwareWindows XP: Removing Dell PC Restore: NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore
Reinstalling Software 61To reinstall Windows, you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. The Dell Drivers and
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Finding Information 63Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media ma
64 Finding InformationSafety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support DocumentationThis type of information may have shipped with your computer. For additio
Getting Help 65Getting HelpObtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cabl
66 Getting HelpFor instructions on using the Dell Support, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on page 66. NOTE: Some of the follo
Getting Help 67• Dell Support e-mail addresses:[email protected]@us.dell.com [email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean coun
68 Getting HelpProduct InformationIf you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit
Getting Help 69Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system dir
About Your Computer 7About Your ComputerDesktop — Front View1 optical drive 2 optical-drive eject button3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 hard-drive activity
70 Getting HelpDiagnostics ChecklistName:Date:Address:Phone number:Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer):Express Service Code:R
Getting Help 71Contacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet conne
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Index 73IndexCconnectingInternet, 28modem, 21monitor, 17network, 23network cable, 21power cables, 22contacting Dell, 65, 71DDellcontacting, 65, 71soft
74 IndexIInternetconnecting, 28setting up, 28Llicense label, 64MmediaDrivers and Utilities, 63operating system, 63memorytroubleshooting, 47Nnetworks,
Index 75specificationsall, 35audio, 36connectors, 39controls and lights, 41drives, 37environmental, 44expansion bus, 36memory, 35physical, 43power, 42
76 IndexWindows XPDevice Driver Rollback, 54Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30reinstalling, 63returning to a previous device driver version, 54set
8 About Your ComputerDesktop — Back View1 expansion-card slots (3) 2 air vent3 cover release latch 4 padlock rings5 power connector 6 back-panel conne
About Your Computer 9Desktop — Back Panel Connectors1 parallel connector 2 serial connector3 link-integrity light 4 network connector5 network-activi
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