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Dell OptiPlex 780 User Manual

Dell OptiPlex 780
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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.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not
followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are
not applicable.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Core, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, MS-DOS and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered
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Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
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October 2012 Rev. A02

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Dell OptiPlex 780 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tcase72.4 °C
Bus typeFSB
SteppingE0
Processor cache6 MB
Processor cores2
Processor modelE8400
System bus rate- GT/s
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor seriesIntel Core 2 Duo E8000 Series
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor codenameWolfdale
Processing Die size107 mm²
Processor frequency3 GHz
Processor cache typeL2
Processor lithography45 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor front side bus1333 MHz
Processor operating modes64-bit
ECC supported by processorNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W
Number of processors installed1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)9
Number of Processing Die Transistors410 M
Memory slots4x DIMM
Internal memory2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 2 GB
HDD interfaceSATA
Storage mediaHDD
Optical drive typeDVD±RW
Total storage capacity160 GB
Discrete graphics card model-
On-board graphics card modelNot available
Operating system installedWindows Vista Business
Microphone inYes
HDMI ports quantity0
USB 2.0 ports quantity8
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
CertificationCECP, TCO 05, WEEE, CES
Power supply255 W
Chassis typeDesktop
Product colorBlack
Weight (imperial)18.2 lbs
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-x
Product typePC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Q45
Processor codeSLB9J
Processor ARK ID33910
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm
Sustainability certificatesRoHS, EPEAT Gold
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth400 mm
Width110 mm
Height350 mm
Weight8260 g

Summary

Working on Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Safety guidelines and procedures before performing internal computer maintenance or repairs.

Shutting Down the Computer

Step-by-step guide for safely powering off the computer before internal access.

Removing and Replacing Parts

Primary Hard Drive Service

Detailed steps for removing and installing the main hard disk drive.

Memory Module Service

Instructions for removing and installing RAM modules.

Power Supply Unit Replacement

Steps for disconnecting and removing the computer's power supply unit.

System Board Replacement

Comprehensive guide for removing and installing the main system board (motherboard).

Heat Sink and Processor Service

Detailed guide for removing and installing the CPU heat sink and processor.

Diagnostics

Dell Diagnostics Procedures

Instructions for running diagnostic tests from hard drive or media, and understanding test options.

System Beep Codes

List of beep code sequences and their corresponding hardware failure causes during POST.

Front Panel Diagnostic Lights

Explanation of diagnostic light patterns on the front panel for troubleshooting.

System Setup

System Configuration Options

Overview of BIOS settings for drives, system configuration, performance, security, and power management.

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