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Charlie1979

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April 14th, 2019 02:00

Optiplex 755 Mt doesn't turn off

Good morning,

I upgrade my Dell Optiplex 755 with a cpu intel q9650 but sometimes when I try to switch off the pc. It doesn't turn off. The monitor turn off but the case stays with fan that works and the start/stop  button illuminated. 

Please tell me something to do . Bios is A22.

Grazie 

Carlo. 

  • savvy2

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    Posted April 14th, 2019 07:00

    as old as 12 years old (facts to know)

    2 things right or wrong.

    1: did you update the BIOS first to support all newer CPU. Version A22 was the last.2014.

    2: did you ask Dell first what CPU are supported,  do not guess. ok.

     

    try this  called a hard power reset

    1: power off

    2: pull power cord from wall.  see it will turn off.

    3: then push power button with line AC cord not connected.

    4: SEE FANS spin for 1 second , is very very common.

    5: wait 15minutes, this further discharges huge capacitors inside. 

    6: POWER cord back now.

    7: power on and test it.

    what may be wrong is the ICH10 intel chip  power controller is confused, this does happen. above is fix, 1-7

     

    also in bios make sure the power button is set for forced power off, not sleep. or anything else.

    one more..... computer sevice is like that, lots of facts and details  and cures.

    the RTC battery is now 2007 (built) ,  12 years old,  they have spec, life of 7 so ,,  get rid of  it (new one)

    then with new RTC coin cell in bios do a BIOS default click,  this puts the NVram back to DAY 1.

    then test the PC.

    the MT has  4 LED diagnostic error light status with 4 bit error codes.  do you get codes there, as covered in your manual.?

     

    the support pages nor BIOS details pages cover  CPU certified, 

    but if you dig you will see this.

    the Q96 was not in the official book here

     

    https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/optix/en/opti_755_techspecs.pdf?dgc=BA&cid=271006&lid=4970696&acd=12309188680294295

    shows.

    Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 Processor (3.0GHz, 4MB L2 cache, 1333MHz FSB, vPro, VT

     

    but this guy says that non DELL , sources say the Q9650 works.(toms) and is 95w TPD processor.

    but 9650 is CORE not CORE 2.

    what odd answer is that. at TOMS.?  I think core and core2 mix here is bogus !

    https://www.dell.com/community/Desktops-General-Read-Only/Optiplex-755-maximum-CPU-and-Ram/td-p/4273043

     

     

     

     

     

  • Charlie1979

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    Posted April 15th, 2019 06:00

    Thanks for the answer

    There aren't specific beeps or error,  the system is like a "frozen state" . I'll try to change the battery of motherboard like you said.

    Here you are the specs of my Dell:  CPU is  Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 @ 3.00GHz 34 °C
    Tecnologia Yorkfield 45nm  I wrote wrong in the other post, sorry. 

    Sistema Operativo
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 @ 3.00GHz 34 °C
    Tecnologia Yorkfield 45nm
    RAM
    8,00GB Canale Doppio DDR2 @ 398 MHz (6-6-6-18)
    Scheda Madre
    Dell Inc. 0GM819 (CPU)
    Grafica
    CMC 17" AD (1280x1024@60Hz)
    1023 MBNVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (MSI) 33 °C
    Memorizzazione
    223GB KINGSTON SUV500240G ATA Device (SATA-2 (SSD)) 29 °C
    931GB Western Digital WD Ext HDD 1021 USB Device (USB (SATA) ) 27 °C
    Drive Ottici
    HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH22NS70 ATA Device
    Audio
    Dispositivo High Definition Audio

    Than you. 

     

     

  • speedstep

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    Posted April 15th, 2019 07:00

    Intel® Core™2 Extreme Processor QX9650  is not supported.

    https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/33921/intel-core-2-extreme-processor-qx9650-12m-cache-3-00-ghz-1333-mhz-fsb.html

    Core™2 Extreme processor requires Precision T3400

    with 525W power supply.

    Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9650  is fine.

    https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/35428/intel-core-2-quad-processor-q9650-12m-cache-3-00-ghz-1333-mhz-fsb.html

     

     

  • Charlie1979

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    Posted April 15th, 2019 10:00

    Dell doesn't show errors or beeps. It's like a "frozen state".

    My Cpu la q9650 not ad

    I'll try to change the batter of motherboard .

    Thanks

  • bradthetechnut

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    Posted April 15th, 2019 18:00

    I'd like to mention the 755 tech guide, and some others, are too far back to have in print compatible CPU's and some GPU's that came out afterwards.  The Q9650 was recommended to me as the top CPU by Dell Community experts or Rockstars.  Modified Xeon's for the 755 and it's relatives aren't recommended.

    There's also userbenchmark to test user builds.  My 2nd resort if a GPU somebody wants isn't in the manual.

  • bradthetechnut

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    Posted April 15th, 2019 18:00

    As speedstep said, "Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9650  is fine."  I use it in my 755.

    Why savvy2 has issue with "Intel® Core™2 Quad," I don't know.  It's not savvy.  It's the name Intel obviously trademarked for this processor and others.  In another post, I included a screengrab from eBay showing the processor.  Some Xeon's were also called "Core 2 Quad" by Intel.  It's not made up by Joe Blow.

    Capture+_2019-04-05-19-17-04.png

     

     

  • bradthetechnut

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    Posted April 15th, 2019 19:00

    Back to the main point, you should be able to adjust what the power button does in the Power Management settings.

    Savvy2 is right about replacing the battery, if it's too low or dead, BIOS won't remember your settings if you change any there.

    Also, using your OS, like Windows, is the recommended way to shut off a computer.

  • speedstep

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    Posted April 16th, 2019 07:00

    They are hard to find. But

    Technical Guide is still online

    https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/optix/en/opti_755_techspecs.pdf

    USFF is the only one that doesn't support Quads. 

     

    Supported ProcessorsSupported Processors

     

    User Guide is still there.

    Dell™ OptiPlex™ 755

    Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, and DCCY

    Regulatory Model (Mini-Tower): DCSM
    Regulatory Model (Desktop): DCNE
    Regulatory Model (Small Form Factor): DCCY
    Regulatory Model (Ultra Small Form Factor): DCTR

    https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_optiplex_desktop/optiplex-755_user%27s%20guide_en-us.pdf

     

    And the AMT guide is still there.

    https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_optiplex_desktop/optiplex-755_user%27s%20guide%202_en-us.pdf


    Setup Guide is also still online.

    https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_optiplex_desktop/optiplex-755_setup%20guide_en-us.pdf