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Dell 780 Booting to a USB Device, Password Protection, Memory Key, Floppy Drive, System Password

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Changing the Boot Sequence for Future Boots

Changing the Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1.Enter System Setup (see Entering System Setup).

2.Click to expand SystemBoard and then click Boot Sequence.

3.Highlight the appropriate device from the list of devices on the right and then click the up or down arrows to move the item you want to change.

4.Click Apply to save the changes and then click Exit to exit System Setup and resume the boot process.

Booting to a USB Device

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

Memory Key

1.Insert the memory key into a USB port and restart the computer.

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

The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB device option to the boot menu.

3.From the boot menu, select the number that appears next to the USB device. The computer boots to the USB device.

Floppy Drive

1.In system setup, set the Diskette Drive option to USB.

2.Save and exit system setup.

3.Connect the USB floppy drive, insert a bootable floppy, and re-boot the computer.

Password Protection

CAUTION: Although passwords provide security for the data on your computer, they are not foolproof. If your data requires more security, it is your responsibility to obtain and use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs.

System Password

CAUTION: If you leave your computer running and unattended without having a system password assigned, or if you leave your computer unlocked so that someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting, anyone can access the data stored on your hard drive.

Option Settings

You cannot change or enter a new system password if either of the following two options is displayed:

Set — A system password is assigned.

Disabled — The system password is disabled by a jumper setting on the system board.

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Dell 780 Booting to a USB Device, Password Protection, Changing the Boot Sequence for Future Boots, Memory Key

Contents

Working on Your Computer Removing and Replacing Parts Specifications System Board Layout System Setup DiagnosticsNotes, Cautions, and Warnings Before Working Inside Your Computer Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service ManualBack to Contents Page Working on Your ComputerIn Windows XP Click Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off Turning Off Your ComputerAfter Working Inside Your Computer In Windows VistaInternal Speaker Memory I/O Board Power Supply Removing and Replacing PartsCover Drive Cage Optical Drive Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Card System Fan Heat Sink and Processor Intrusion Switch Coin-Cell BatteryVideo SpecificationsProcessor MemoryDrives External ConnectorsSystem Board Connectors PowerBack to Contents Page EnvironmentalBack to Contents Page System Board LayoutDell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual Back to Contents PageDell OptiPlex 760 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreenEnable default System Setup OptionsDisable USB Internal default Read Only System ConfigurationVideo Disable AT PS/2 default EPP ECP No DMA ECP DMA ECP DMACOM1 COM3 Front USB Rear Dual USB Rear Quad USB PCI slots AudioPower Off default Deactivate default Activate ClearDeactivate default Disable Activate Power ManagementStatic IP MaintenanceImage Server Static IP DNSEnable F12 = Boot menu enabled by default Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current BootSystem Password Booting to a USB DevicePassword Protection Changing the Boot Sequence for Future BootsIf Password Status is set to Locked Assigning a System PasswordTyping Your System Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System PasswordDeleting or Changing an Existing Administrator Password Administrator PasswordAssigning an Administrator Password Operating Your Computer With an Administrator Password EnabledJumper Setting Jumper SettingsClearing Forgotten Passwords Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New PasswordBack to Contents Page Clearing CMOS SettingsPage Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsOption Power Button Light CodesDell Diagnostics Main Menu Power Light State Off Blinking Amber SolidCause Beep CodesAmber Blinking Green Solid Green CodeDiagnostic Lights Problem Description Suggested ResolutionLight Pattern Repeat this process for each expansion card installed. If the computer Back to Contents PageDell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your ComputerCover Removing the CoverReplacing the Cover Back to Contents PageTo replace the cover, perform the above steps in reverse order Cover Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service ManualBack to Contents Page 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your ComputerReplacing the Cover Back to Contents PageBack to Contents Page Drive CageRemoving the Drive Cage Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual6. Flip over the drive cage and place it on the computer 5. Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive8. Remove the drive cage from the computer 7. Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard driveReplacing the Drive Cage Back to Contents PageTo replace the drive cage, perform the above steps in reverse order 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Back to Contents Page6. Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical-drive assembly Replacing the Optical DriveBack to Contents Page Wireless Local Area Network WLAN CardRemoving the WLAN Card Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual7. Remove the WLAN card from the connector on the system board Replacing the WLAN Card Back to Contents PageTo replace the WLAN card, perform the above steps in reverse order Back to Contents Page System FanRemoving the System Fan Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual7. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the computer chassis 6. Release the fan cable from its routing on the computerTo replace the system fan, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the System FanBack to Contents Page 8. Remove the system fan from the computerBack to Contents Page Heat Sink and ProcessorRemoving the Heat Sink and Processor Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual7. Lift the heat sink out of the computer 6. Loosen the captive screws on the heat sink9. Open the processor cover Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor Back to Contents Page10. Remove the processor from the system board Back to Contents Page Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Intrusion Switch Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service ManualBack to Contents Page Replacing the Intrusion SwitchDell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery 6. Remove the heat sink and processor9. Lift the coin-cell battery up and remove it from the system board Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery5. Remove the heat sink and processor 9. Remove the wireless local area network cardSystem Board Removing the System Board12. Disconnect the internal antenna cable 15. Remove the system board from the computer 14. Remove the 7 mm hex screw from the system boardReplacing the System Board Back to Contents PageTo replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order Back to Contents Page Front BezelRemoving the Front Bezel Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual5. Remove the front bezel from the computer Replacing the Front BezelBack to Contents Page 4. Rotate the front bezel away from the computerBack to Contents Page Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service ManualReplacing the Hard Drive Back to Contents PageTo replace the hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse order Back to Contents Page Control PanelRemoving the Control Panel Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual7. Remove the screw that secures the control panel to the computer 6. Remove the cable from the routing guides on the computer chassisReplacing the Control Panel Back to Contents Page8. Remove the control panel from the computer Back to Contents Page Internal Antenna CableRemoving the Internal Antenna Cable Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service ManualPage Replacing the Internal Antenna Cable Back to Contents Page8. Remove the internal antenna cable from the computer Back to Contents Page Internal SpeakerRemoving the Internal Speaker Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service ManualReplacing the Internal Speaker Back to Contents Page MemoryRemoving the Memory Modules Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service ManualReplacing the Memory Modules Back to Contents PageTo replace the memory, perform the above steps in reverse order 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer I/O PanelRemoving the I/O Panel Back to Contents Page7. Remove the I/O board by pulling it away from the computer Replacing the I/O Panel Back to Contents PageTo replace the I/O panel, perform the above steps in reverse order Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor-Service Manual Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply 5. Remove the intrusion switch 6. Remove the heat sink and processor8. Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the system board Replacing the Power Supply