Dell 740-DT, DCSM, DCCY, 740-MT manual Hard Drive

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Serial ATA Power Connector

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power cable

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power input connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

When connecting and disconnecting a SATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector at each end.

Hard Drive

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 computer cover.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

Removing a Hard Drive

1.If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.

2.Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

3.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

4.Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the computer.

5.Press in on the two blue securing tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out of the computer.

NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to cables and the cable connectors.

6. Lift the drive out of the computer, careful not to pull the cables still attached to it.

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 740 Users Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Advanced FeaturesManageability Password Protection SecurityTyping Your System Password Option SettingsAssigning a System Password If Password Status is set to LockedAssigning an Administrator Password Administrator PasswordDeleting or Changing an Existing System Password Deleting or Changing an Existing Administrator PasswordEnabling the TPM Feature System SetupDisabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password Trusted Platform Module TPMSystem Setup Options Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screen Desktop, and Sata 0 and SATA1 for the small form factor ATA64MB Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot MaintenanceMemory Key Booting to a USB DeviceJumper Settings Floppy DriveClearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper Setting DescriptionPower Management Clearing Cmos SettingsHyperTransport and Dual-Core Technology Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XP About RAID ConfigurationsRAID Level 0 Configuration Verifying That RAID Is WorkingUsing the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility RAID Level 1 ConfigurationConfiguring Your Hard Drives for RAID Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled ModeCreating a RAID Array Using Nvidia MediaShieldClick Create under System Tasks Clearing System Data window appears Deleting a RAID ArrayFree Disk Selection window appears Click Convert Array in the System Tasks paneEnabling Cool n Quiet Technology Rebuilding a RAID ConfigurationNvidia Convert Array Wizard appears Battery Replacing the BatteryBack to Contents Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Mouse Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs About Your Desktop Computer Desktop ComputerFront View Back-Panel Connectors Back ViewInside Your Computer System Board Components Back to Contents PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters Installing a PCI CardPCI Cards Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCI Card in the Riser-Card Cage Page Removing a PCI Card From the Riser-Card Cage Page Installing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI-Card PCI Express and DVI CardsPage Removing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI-Card Installing a PCI Express Card in the Riser-Card Cage Page Page Removing a PCI Express Card From the Riser-Card Cage Installing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter PS/2 Serial Port AdaptersRemoving a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter Installing a Serial Port Adapter in the Riser-Card Cage Removing a Serial Port Adapter From the Riser-Card Cage Processor Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Back to Contents Page Drive Interface Connectors General Installation GuidelinesConnecting Drive Cables Power Cable ConnectorsOptical Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesSerial ATA Power Connector Removing an Optical DriveInstalling an Optical Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveMedia Card Reader Removing the Media Card ReaderInstalling the Media Card Reader Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Removing and Replacing a Second Hard Drive Page Back to Contents About Your Computer Removing and Replacing Parts Desktop ComputerRemoving the I/O Panel PanelReplacing the I/O Panel Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyDC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name AWG WireDC Power Connector P2 Back to Contents Removing the Computer Cover Memory Desktop Computer Model # Dcne SpecificationsMicroprocessor Computer InformationAudio ConnectorsVideo ControllersKey Combinations PowerControls and Lights Physical EnvironmentalSpeaker Installing a SpeakerRemoving a Speaker FCC Regulatory Model U.S. Only Finding Information Find It HereDell Support Website support.dell.com Click Select ModelDell Support Then click Welcome CenterObtaining Assistance Online ServicesGetting Help Ftp.dell.comAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Support ServiceContacting Dell Before You CallVisit support.dell.com Glossary Device driver See driver Docking device See APRPage Page Module bay See media bay NIC See network adapterPage Video resolution See resolution Back to Contents DDR2 Memory Overview MemoryMini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Matched Pairs Removing Memory Installing Memory Back to Contents PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters Removing a PCI Card Page Installing a PCI Express x1 Card PCI Express CardsPage Installing PCI Express x16 Cards and DVI-Cards Removing a PCI Express x1 CardPage Removing PCI Express x16 Cards and DVI-Cards PS/2 Serial Port Adapters Removing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter Back to Contents Processor Installing the Processor Page Back to Contents Interface cable connector Interface connector Removing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Page Adding a Second Hard Drive Drive-Panel Inserts Page Installing the Floppy Drive Removing the Floppy DriveMedia Card Reader Installing the Media Card Reader Optical Drive Page Back to Contents Mini Tower Computer Panel Page Power Supply V12P0DIG White +3.3 VDC Orange +3.3VDC/SE 12 VDC Blue DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P8, and P9 Removing the Computer Cover Mini Tower Computer Model #DCSM Specifications Video Four 7-pin connectors G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Speaker Back to Contents Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista FeaturesTransferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XPClick Start Run Windows Vista User Accounts and Fast User SwitchingAdding User Accounts Windows XPConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkFast User Switching Click Switch UserClick Checklist for creating a network Network Setup WizardSelect an option under Choose a connection option Replacing the Computer Cover PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters Removing a PCI Card PCI Express and DVI Cards Installing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI Card Removing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI Card Page PS/2 Serial Port Adapters Removing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter Processor Installing the Processor Page Back to Contents Removing the Computer Cover Drives Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Page Replacing a Hard-Drive Fan Installing an Optical Drive Floppy Drive and Media Card Reader Removing a Floppy Drive or Media Card ReaderInstalling a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader Page Back to Contents Small Form Factor Computer Panel Replacing the I/O Panel Power Supply V12P0DIG Yellow +3.3 Orange +3.3V Optional Blue DC Power Connectors P3 Small Form Factor Computer Model # Dccy Specifications Drives One Sata controller supporting two devices Two 7-pin connectors Weight Kg 16.4 lb Speaker Small Form Factor Computer About Your Small Form Factor ComputerBack View Inside Your Computer POWER1 SATA0, SATA1 DIMM4 Optional DVI-card connector Dvihdr Speaker connector Intspkr Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating SystemWhat Is a Driver? Identifying DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities mediaUsing the Windows XP Drivers and Utilities Media Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows VistaClick Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen Windows Vista Windows XP Creating a Restore PointRestoring Your Operating System Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateEnabling System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Click Performance and MaintenanceWindows XP Setup Booting From the Operating System MediaBefore You Begin Back to Contents Battery Problems Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting Tips Card ProblemsDrive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsKeyboard Problems Problems writing to an Optical-RW driveComputer does not start up Fan ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Media Card Reader ProblemsOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems If the power light is blinking amberSound and Speaker Problems Restoring Default SettingsSerial or Parallel Device Problems No sound from speakersNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank Check the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic Lights If the screen is difficult to readRemoving the Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Intrusion SwitchMini Tower Computer Desktop Computer Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector Replacing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchSmall Form Factor Computer Back to Contents Mini Tower System Board Screws Replacing the System BoardDesktop System Board Screws Small Form Factor System Board Screws Back to Contents Dell Optiplex 740 Systems Users Guide Mini Tower Computer About Your Mini Tower ComputerBack View Inside Your Computer Intspkr Frontpanel POWER1 Intruder When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools and UtilitiesDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveSystem Lights Dell Diagnostics Main MenuPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Option FunctionDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionCode Cause Error MessagesBeep Codes Click the Change or Remove Program iconDecreasing available memory Read fault Requested sector not found Reset failed Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesBack to Contents Warranty
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