Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Models DCSM, DCNE, DCCY www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more information about your computer. Dell™ Optiplex™ 960 Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com.
Models DCSM, DCNE, DCCY www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more information about your computer. Dell™ Optiplex™ 960 Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com.
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. Front and Back View 1 234 5 6 13 14 15 16 7 17 8 9 10 12 18 11 1 hard drive activity light 3 WiFi (optional) light September 2009 19 2 network link integrity light 4 diagnostic lights Models: DCSM, DCNE, DCCY, DCSM1F, DCNE1F, and DCCY1F series. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 960 Setup and Features Information Mini Tower -
About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. Front and Back View 1 234 5 6 13 14 15 16 7 17 8 9 10 12 18 11 1 hard drive activity light 3 WiFi (optional) light September 2009 19 2 network link integrity light 4 diagnostic lights Models: DCSM, DCNE, DCCY, DCSM1F, DCNE1F, and DCCY1F series. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 960 Setup and Features Information Mini Tower -
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...impact with systems built with 10% post-consumer recycled content Minimize power usage with Dell EnergySmart power management technology Environmental sensitivity with the OptiPlex 960's Energy Star, EPEAT-Gold, TCO, and Blue Angel certification 3 Protect systems ... The OptiPlex 960 gives you the power to asset retirement. And the OptiPlex 960 delivers: Help reduce power consumption-and cost- The stylish new OptiPlex 960 delivers advanced technologies to look no further than the OptiPlex 960. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 Professional...
...impact with systems built with 10% post-consumer recycled content Minimize power usage with Dell EnergySmart power management technology Environmental sensitivity with the OptiPlex 960's Energy Star, EPEAT-Gold, TCO, and Blue Angel certification 3 Protect systems ... The OptiPlex 960 gives you the power to asset retirement. And the OptiPlex 960 delivers: Help reduce power consumption-and cost- The stylish new OptiPlex 960 delivers advanced technologies to look no further than the OptiPlex 960. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 Professional...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Hard Drive Activity Light 2 Link Integrity Light 3 Wi-FI Light (optional) 4 Diagnostic Lights 5 Power Button, Power ...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Hard Drive Activity Light 2 Link Integrity Light 3 Wi-FI Light (optional) 4 Diagnostic Lights 5 Power Button, Power ...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW (CONT.) BACK PANEL CONNECTORS 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector 8 Line-out Connector 2 Parallel Connector 9 Line-in/Microphone Connctor 3 Serial Connector ...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW (CONT.) BACK PANEL CONNECTORS 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector 8 Line-out Connector 2 Parallel Connector 9 Line-in/Microphone Connctor 3 Serial Connector ...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Power Button, Power Light 2 5.25" Drive Bay 6 Bezel 7 Microphone Connector 3 Headphone Connector 8 3.5" Drive Bay 4 USB 2.0 Connectors (2) 9 Diagnostic Lights 5 Dell Badge BACK VIEW 1 Expansion card slots (4) 2 Power Supply Built in Self Test Button 3 Power Supply Status Light Cover-release Latch 4 and Padlock Ring (security screw optional) 5 Security Cable Slot 6 Power Connector 7 Back-panel Connectors 6
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Power Button, Power Light 2 5.25" Drive Bay 6 Bezel 7 Microphone Connector 3 Headphone Connector 8 3.5" Drive Bay 4 USB 2.0 Connectors (2) 9 Diagnostic Lights 5 Dell Badge BACK VIEW 1 Expansion card slots (4) 2 Power Supply Built in Self Test Button 3 Power Supply Status Light Cover-release Latch 4 and Padlock Ring (security screw optional) 5 Security Cable Slot 6 Power Connector 7 Back-panel Connectors 6
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW (CONT.) BACK PANEL CONNECTORS 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector 8 Line-out Connector 2 Parallel Connector 9 Line-in/Microphone Connctor 3 Serial Connector 10 ...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW (CONT.) BACK PANEL CONNECTORS 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector 8 Line-out Connector 2 Parallel Connector 9 Line-in/Microphone Connctor 3 Serial Connector 10 ...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (SFF) VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Power Button, Power Light 6 Headphone Connector 2 5.25" Drive Bay 7 Microphone Connector 3.5" Flex Bay for Floppy 3 Drive (optional) or 8 USB 2.0 Connectors (2) Media Card (optional) 4 Dell Badge 9 Diagnostic Lights 5 Bezel BACK VIEW 1 Expansion card slots (2) 5 Security Cable Slot 2 Power Supply Check Button 6 Power Cable Connector 3 Power Supply Check Light 7 Back-panel Connectors Cover-release Latch 4 and Padlock Ring (security screw optional) 8
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (SFF) VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Power Button, Power Light 6 Headphone Connector 2 5.25" Drive Bay 7 Microphone Connector 3.5" Flex Bay for Floppy 3 Drive (optional) or 8 USB 2.0 Connectors (2) Media Card (optional) 4 Dell Badge 9 Diagnostic Lights 5 Bezel BACK VIEW 1 Expansion card slots (2) 5 Security Cable Slot 2 Power Supply Check Button 6 Power Cable Connector 3 Power Supply Check Light 7 Back-panel Connectors Cover-release Latch 4 and Padlock Ring (security screw optional) 8
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (SFF) VIEW (CONT.) BACK PANEL CONNECTORS 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector 8 Line-out Connector 2 Parallel Connector 3 Serial Connector 4 Link Integrity Light 5 ...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (SFF) VIEW (CONT.) BACK PANEL CONNECTORS 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector 8 Line-out Connector 2 Parallel Connector 3 Serial Connector 4 Link Integrity Light 5 ...
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... LOM configuration contained within SPI_FLASH - no dedicated LOM EEPROM 10 For more information regarding the configuration of the following Operating Systems will be preinstalled. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. OPERATING SYSTEM NOTE: One of your computer, click Start>Help and Support and...
... LOM configuration contained within SPI_FLASH - no dedicated LOM EEPROM 10 For more information regarding the configuration of the following Operating Systems will be preinstalled. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. OPERATING SYSTEM NOTE: One of your computer, click Start>Help and Support and...
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This allows customers to reduce the number of performance. They also enable companies to Dell customers. Intel Quad Core processors Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650/3.00GHz,12M,1333FSB Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550/2.83GHz,12M,1333FSB Intel Core ... X-GSP SFF X-GSP X-GSP X X-GSP X-GSP X-GSP 11 NOTE: Processor numbers are managed for purchase globally. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE PROCESSOR NOTE: Global Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of Dell's relationship products that are not a measure of configurations managed on a worldwide basis. They ensure the same platform is...
This allows customers to reduce the number of performance. They also enable companies to Dell customers. Intel Quad Core processors Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650/3.00GHz,12M,1333FSB Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550/2.83GHz,12M,1333FSB Intel Core ... X-GSP SFF X-GSP X-GSP X X-GSP X-GSP X-GSP 11 NOTE: Processor numbers are managed for purchase globally. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE PROCESSOR NOTE: Global Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of Dell's relationship products that are not a measure of configurations managed on a worldwide basis. They ensure the same platform is...
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.... Upgradeable X X X Management Disabled- therefore, the amount of memory available to the operating system is available to physically visit systems. The OptiPlex 960 supports the latest generation of the system. Dell's innovative approach to 8GB 1GB 8GB1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 Intel® ...of systems regardless of the power state or hardware functionality of Intel ® vPro™ technology. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow you to address many issues remotely...
.... Upgradeable X X X Management Disabled- therefore, the amount of memory available to the operating system is available to physically visit systems. The OptiPlex 960 supports the latest generation of the system. Dell's innovative approach to 8GB 1GB 8GB1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 Intel® ...of systems regardless of the power state or hardware functionality of Intel ® vPro™ technology. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow you to address many issues remotely...
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To fully utilize 4GB or more of available memory will be less than 4GB. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MEMORY (CONT.) 800MHz Memory configurations (Cont.) 2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (4 DIMM) 2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (2 DIMM) 1GB DDR2 Non-...
To fully utilize 4GB or more of available memory will be less than 4GB. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MEMORY (CONT.) 800MHz Memory configurations (Cont.) 2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (4 DIMM) 2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (2 DIMM) 1GB DDR2 Non-...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DRIVES AND REMOVABLE STORAGE (CONT.) MT DT SFF 3.5" RAID 1 Data Protection: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives) 160GB1 SATA 10K RPM HDD X ... 1.5Gbit/s DVD-ROM3 SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s Combo Drive CD-RW Floppy Disketrv: Floppy Drive Media Card Reader: (uses Floppy Diskette Drive slot) Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Reader SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s 1.44MB 480Mb/s 1.44MB 1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DRIVES AND REMOVABLE STORAGE (CONT.) MT DT SFF 3.5" RAID 1 Data Protection: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives) 160GB1 SATA 10K RPM HDD X ... 1.5Gbit/s DVD-ROM3 SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s Combo Drive CD-RW Floppy Disketrv: Floppy Drive Media Card Reader: (uses Floppy Diskette Drive slot) Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Reader SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s 1.44MB 480Mb/s 1.44MB 1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion...
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... 1 1 1 Serial ATA (SATA) 4 3 3 GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with optional riser. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SYSTEM BOARD CONNECTORS NOTE: See Detailed Engineering Specifications for port/connector locations USB 2.0 (includes two internal) Serial PS/2 eSATA Parallel Network Connector...
... 1 1 1 Serial ATA (SATA) 4 3 3 GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with optional riser. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SYSTEM BOARD CONNECTORS NOTE: See Detailed Engineering Specifications for port/connector locations USB 2.0 (includes two internal) Serial PS/2 eSATA Parallel Network Connector...
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...with optional riser. MT DT SFF V.92 Data/Fax Controllerless Modem Optional full height or low profile card COMMUNICATIONS - DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE EXTERNAL PORTS/CONNECTORS (CONT.) See chassis diagrams section for port/connector locations Audio: Microphone-in Headphone Stereo ...DT SFF Optional and includes WLAN Antenna connector AUDIO AND SPEAKERS ADI 1984A High Definition Audio Internal Chassis Speaker Dell AX210 USB Stereo Speakers Dell AX510/AX510PA Dell Flat Panel Display Soundbar MT DT SFF Integrated on DT system board) Combo full height riser with 1...
...with optional riser. MT DT SFF V.92 Data/Fax Controllerless Modem Optional full height or low profile card COMMUNICATIONS - DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE EXTERNAL PORTS/CONNECTORS (CONT.) See chassis diagrams section for port/connector locations Audio: Microphone-in Headphone Stereo ...DT SFF Optional and includes WLAN Antenna connector AUDIO AND SPEAKERS ADI 1984A High Definition Audio Internal Chassis Speaker Dell AX210 USB Stereo Speakers Dell AX510/AX510PA Dell Flat Panel Display Soundbar MT DT SFF Integrated on DT system board) Combo full height riser with 1...
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... slot 1 TPM may be provided by third-party. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Dell USB Entry QuietKey Keyboard Dell USB Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard Dell Smart Card USB Keyboard Dell Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse Dell USB Entry Optical Mouse Dell USB Premium 5 Button Mouse Dell Laser Mouse Dell Palmrest Dell Logo Mouse Pad MT DT SFF Optional Optional...
... slot 1 TPM may be provided by third-party. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Dell USB Entry QuietKey Keyboard Dell USB Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard Dell Smart Card USB Keyboard Dell Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse Dell USB Entry Optical Mouse Dell USB Premium 5 Button Mouse Dell Laser Mouse Dell Palmrest Dell Logo Mouse Pad MT DT SFF Optional Optional...
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... inches/mm 6.60 [167.64] 6.600 [167.64]** PCIe Wireless Connector x1 Slot 1 1 1 Risers: (replaces PCIe x16 slot 1 and PCI slot 2 on PC configuration. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DETAILED ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM DIMENSIONS (PHYSICAL) NOTE: System Weight* and Shipping Weight* is based on a typical configuration and may vary based on...
... inches/mm 6.60 [167.64] 6.600 [167.64]** PCIe Wireless Connector x1 Slot 1 1 1 Risers: (replaces PCIe x16 slot 1 and PCI slot 2 on PC configuration. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DETAILED ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM DIMENSIONS (PHYSICAL) NOTE: System Weight* and Shipping Weight* is based on a typical configuration and may vary based on...
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Dell recommends only Universal Power Supplies (UPS) based on Sine Wave output for APFC PSUs, not an approximation of 2 msec +/10% (equivalent to 50 in/sec [... 12v rail) 80 W 240W 80 W 240W 91.5 W N/A 91.5 W N/A 88 W N/A 88 W N/A 19 1 These form factors utilize a more efficient Active Power Factor Correction (APFC) power supply. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SYSTEM LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS Temperature Operating Non-Operating (Storage) Relative Humidity Maximum vibration Operating Non-Operating Maximum Shock Operating Non...
Dell recommends only Universal Power Supplies (UPS) based on Sine Wave output for APFC PSUs, not an approximation of 2 msec +/10% (equivalent to 50 in/sec [... 12v rail) 80 W 240W 80 W 240W 91.5 W N/A 91.5 W N/A 88 W N/A 88 W N/A 19 1 These form factors utilize a more efficient Active Power Factor Correction (APFC) power supply. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SYSTEM LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS Temperature Operating Non-Operating (Storage) Relative Humidity Maximum vibration Operating Non-Operating Maximum Shock Operating Non...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE POWER (CONT.) BTUs/h (based on PSU max wattage) 3.3v CMOS battery (type and estimated battery life) Power Supply Fan Compliance: Energy Star Compliant ...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE POWER (CONT.) BTUs/h (based on PSU max wattage) 3.3v CMOS battery (type and estimated battery life) Power Supply Fan Compliance: Energy Star Compliant ...