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Dell 780 Option Settings, Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot, Post Behavior

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Post Behavior

Post Behavior

Fast	When enabled (default), your computer starts more quickly because it skips certain configurations and tests.
Boot
NumLock	Enables or disables the NumLock feature when your computer starts.
LED	When enabled (default), this option activates the numeric and mathematical features shown at the top of

	each key. When disabled, this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on the bottom of each key
POST	Allows you to specify the function keys to display on the screen when the computer starts.
Hotkeys	Enable F2 = Setup (enabled by default)
	Enable F2 = Setup (enabled by default)
	Enable F12 = Boot menu (enabled by default)

Keyboard Enables or disables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts.

Errors

This option is enabled by default.

System Logs

BIOS Events Displays the system event log and allows you to:

Clear Log

Mark all Entries

Boot Sequence

This feature allows you to change the Boot Device Property for devices.

Option Settings

Onboard USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive.

Onboard SATA Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the hard drive.

USB Device — The computer attempts to boot from a removable device, such as a USB key. CD/DVD — The computer attempts to boot from the disc drive.

Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

You can use this feature, for example, to restart your computer to a USB device, such as a floppy drive, memory key, or optical drive.

1.If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector.

2.Turn on (or restart) your computer.

3.When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>.

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again.

4.The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices.

5.Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for the current boot only).

NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that a device is bootable, check the device documentation.

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Dell 780 service manual Option Settings, Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot, Post Behavior, System Logs

Contents

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Working on Your Computer Removing and Replacing Parts SpecificationsSystem Board Layout System Setup Diagnostics Working on Your Computer Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service ManualBack to Contents Page Before Working Inside Your ComputerIn Windows Vista Turning Off Your ComputerAfter Working Inside Your Computer In Windows XP Click Start Turn Off Computer Turn OffSystem Fan Heat Sink and Processor Intrusion Switch Coin-Cell Battery Removing and Replacing PartsCover Drive Cage Optical Drive Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Card Internal Speaker Memory I/O Board Power SupplyMemory SpecificationsProcessor VideoPower External ConnectorsSystem Board Connectors DrivesEnvironmental Back to Contents PageBack to Contents Page System Board LayoutDell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual Back to Contents PageSystem Setup Screen System SetupEntering System Setup Dell OptiPlex 760 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service ManualSystem Configuration System Setup OptionsDisable USB Internal default Read Only Enable defaultFront USB Rear Dual USB Rear Quad USB PCI slots Audio Disable AT PS/2 default EPP ECP No DMA ECP DMA ECP DMACOM1 COM3 VideoPower Management Deactivate default Activate ClearDeactivate default Disable Activate Power Off defaultStatic IP DNS MaintenanceImage Server Static IPChanging the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings Enable F12 = Boot menu enabled by defaultChanging the Boot Sequence for Future Boots Booting to a USB DevicePassword Protection System PasswordDeleting or Changing an Existing System Password Assigning a System PasswordTyping Your System Password If Password Status is set to LockedOperating Your Computer With an Administrator Password Enabled Administrator PasswordAssigning an Administrator Password Deleting or Changing an Existing Administrator PasswordDisabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password Jumper SettingsClearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper SettingClearing CMOS Settings Back to Contents PagePage When to Use the Dell Diagnostics DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePower Light State Off Blinking Amber Solid Power Button Light CodesDell Diagnostics Main Menu OptionCode Beep CodesAmber Blinking Green Solid Green CauseLight Pattern Diagnostic LightsProblem Description Suggested Resolution Back to Contents Page Repeat this process for each expansion card installed. If the computerRemoving the Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your ComputerCover Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service ManualTo replace the cover, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the CoverBack to Contents Page 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service ManualBack to Contents Page CoverBack to Contents Page Replacing the CoverDell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual Drive CageRemoving the Drive Cage Back to Contents Page5. Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive 6. Flip over the drive cage and place it on the computer7. Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive 8. Remove the drive cage from the computerTo replace the drive cage, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Drive CageBack to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your ComputerReplacing the Optical Drive 6. Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical-drive assemblyDell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual Wireless Local Area Network WLAN CardRemoving the WLAN Card Back to Contents Page7. Remove the WLAN card from the connector on the system board To replace the WLAN card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the WLAN CardBack to Contents Page Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual System FanRemoving the System Fan Back to Contents Page6. Release the fan cable from its routing on the computer 7. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the computer chassis8. Remove the system fan from the computer Replacing the System FanBack to Contents Page To replace the system fan, perform the above steps in reverse orderDell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual Heat Sink and ProcessorRemoving the Heat Sink and Processor Back to Contents Page6. Loosen the captive screws on the heat sink 7. Lift the heat sink out of the computer9. Open the processor cover 10. Remove the processor from the system board Replacing the Heat Sink and ProcessorBack to Contents Page Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Intrusion Switch Back to Contents PageReplacing the Intrusion Switch Back to Contents Page6. Remove the heat sink and processor Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service ManualReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 9. Lift the coin-cell battery up and remove it from the system boardRemoving the System Board 9. Remove the wireless local area network cardSystem Board 5. Remove the heat sink and processor12. Disconnect the internal antenna cable 14. Remove the 7 mm hex screw from the system board 15. Remove the system board from the computerTo replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the System BoardBack to Contents Page Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual Front BezelRemoving the Front Bezel Back to Contents Page4. Rotate the front bezel away from the computer Replacing the Front BezelBack to Contents Page 5. Remove the front bezel from the computerDell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Back to Contents PageTo replace the hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Hard DriveBack to Contents Page Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual Control PanelRemoving the Control Panel Back to Contents Page6. Remove the cable from the routing guides on the computer chassis 7. Remove the screw that secures the control panel to the computer8. Remove the control panel from the computer Replacing the Control PanelBack to Contents Page Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual Internal Antenna CableRemoving the Internal Antenna Cable Back to Contents PagePage 8. Remove the internal antenna cable from the computer Replacing the Internal Antenna CableBack to Contents Page Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual Internal SpeakerRemoving the Internal Speaker Back to Contents PageReplacing the Internal Speaker Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual MemoryRemoving the Memory Modules Back to Contents PageTo replace the memory, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Memory ModulesBack to Contents Page Back to Contents Page I/O PanelRemoving the I/O Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer7. Remove the I/O board by pulling it away from the computer To replace the I/O panel, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the I/O PanelBack to Contents Page 5. Remove the intrusion switch 6. Remove the heat sink and processor Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual8. Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the system board Replacing the Power Supply