Article Number: 000124288
Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor (USFF): System Guide
Summary: The Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor (USFF) System Guide contains all the resources that you must have to resolve common issues.
Article Content
Symptoms
Cause
1. Installation/Drivers
Installation Options:
The Installation Options section covers the Factory Restore, Clean Install and the Reinstallation options for your supported Operating System.
Drivers:
The Drivers section covers the drivers required and the order of installation for the various Operating Systems supported on your system.
Driver Install Order
Installing Drivers with the Resource CD/DVD
Identifying any Drivers not covered in the Install Order
2. Security/Antivirus
Security and Encryption:
The Security and Encryption section covers the security and encryption hardware or software available on your system, plus applicable upgrade options.
- Access the Dell Security Portal here
Antivirus:
The Antivirus section provides various guides for the Antivirus Software shipping with our systems and also for removing the most well-known Malware infections to date.
General Rules for safe Internet browsing:
The General Rules for safe Internet browsing section provides suggestions and best practices for navigating the Internet and minimizing security risk.
- Security and Antivirus support page
3. Software
Software sold with your machine:
The software sold with your system section provides information about preinstalled software and how to identify the software sold with your system.
Note: The following software is supported under the Pro Support Warranty.
Adobe
Canonical
Dell
McAfee
Trend Micro
Microsoft
- Office 2013
- Office 2010
- Office 2007
- Windows Operating Systems support site
Norton
Skype
Using your Operating System:
This section covers guides on setting up and using your system when you first receive it.
- Operating Systems support site.
Slow Performance:
This section covers resolving performance issues with your system.
Windows Blue Screen (Crash Screen) Errors:
This section covers system crashes, restarts, and other operating system issues.
Resolution
4. Hardware - Troubleshooting/Error Codes
Safety Precautions and Tips:
This section provides information about safe practices to consider before working with electrical equipment.
Diagnostics and Error Codes:
This section covers the various error messages, beep codes, and Diagnostic LED codes that help to troubleshoot any issues with your system.
- Diagnostic Indicators (OptiPlex Desktop.)
- ePSA Diagnostics Guide
- How to identify if your Dell PC supports the Memory DIMM Isolation diagnostics and the benefits of this technology
Hardware Troubleshooting:
This section covers troubleshooting guidelines for the various hardware-related faults that you may experience on this particular system type.
Audio Issues
- A guide to identifying the source of abnormal noises on a Dell PC
- Why is the volume low when I plug my headphones directly into the sound card jack?
- How to fix problems with speakers emitting unwanted noise
- How to Troubleshoot and Resolve a No Audio Issue with a Dell Desktop PC
BIOS and Motherboard Issues
Fan and Overheating Issues
- How to troubleshoot an Overheating, Shutdown or Thermal issue on a Dell PC
- A guide to identifying the source of an Abnormal Noise on a Dell PC
Hard Drive Issues
Input Devices Issues
Memory Issues
Networking Issues
- How to Troubleshoot and Resolve any Wired NIC issues with a Desktop PC
- A Guide to the various Wireless Network articles
- Troubleshooting Guide for Bluetooth issues
No Post
No Power
Optical Drive Issues
Ports and Peripherals Issues
- Troubleshooting Ports on your OptiPlex PC
- A Guide to External Ports and Connectors on a Computer System
Video Issues
Specific Troubleshooting:
This section includes links to any system-specific articles that provide solutions for your particular System.
Article Properties
Affected Product
OptiPlex 780
Last Published Date
29 Nov 2023
Version
9
Article Type
Solution