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Front View 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 12 10 11 1 hard drive activity light 3 WiFi (optional) light 5 power button, power light 2 link integrity light 4 diagnostic lights 6 optical drive About Your Computer 7 About Your Computer Mini Tower -
Front View 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 12 10 11 1 hard drive activity light 3 WiFi (optional) light 5 power button, power light 2 link integrity light 4 diagnostic lights 6 optical drive About Your Computer 7 About Your Computer Mini Tower -
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Desktop - Front View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 987 6 5 1 power button, power light 3 optical-drive tray eject button 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 headphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 2 optical drive 4 Dell™ badge 6 microphone connector 8 flex bay (for optional floppy drive, memory card reader, or second 3.5-inch hard disk drive) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights 10 About Your Computer
Desktop - Front View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 987 6 5 1 power button, power light 3 optical-drive tray eject button 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 headphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 2 optical drive 4 Dell™ badge 6 microphone connector 8 flex bay (for optional floppy drive, memory card reader, or second 3.5-inch hard disk drive) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights 10 About Your Computer
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Front View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 9 8 76 5 1 power button, power light 3 optical-drive eject button 5 Dell badge 7 microphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 2 optical-drive (slim-line) 4 slim-line flex bay (for optional floppy drive or memory card reader) 6 headphone connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights About Your Computer 13 Small Form Factor-
Front View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 9 8 76 5 1 power button, power light 3 optical-drive eject button 5 Dell badge 7 microphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 2 optical-drive (slim-line) 4 slim-line flex bay (for optional floppy drive or memory card reader) 6 headphone connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights About Your Computer 13 Small Form Factor-
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... Front panel control Front panel audio HDA header Memory Power 12 V Power LAN on motherboard (LOM) Controls and Lights Front of computer: Power button Power light Drive activity light Diagnostic light Mini Tower: four full-height slots Desktop: four half-height slots without riser, two full-height slots, two ... RJ-45 connector on page 39. See "Power Problems" on back panel push button blue light - blue light - solid blue for power-on state amber light - amber 34 Specifications A blinking blue light indicates the computer is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard drive or CD...
... Front panel control Front panel audio HDA header Memory Power 12 V Power LAN on motherboard (LOM) Controls and Lights Front of computer: Power button Power light Drive activity light Diagnostic light Mini Tower: four full-height slots Desktop: four half-height slots without riser, two full-height slots, two ... RJ-45 connector on page 39. See "Power Problems" on back panel push button blue light - blue light - solid blue for power-on state amber light - amber 34 Specifications A blinking blue light indicates the computer is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard drive or CD...
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The diagnostic lights on the front of the computer along with the status of a power problem. Troubleshooting Tips 39 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to system messages, see your Service Manual on support.dell.com... is correctly installed. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Consult the following table in a program, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
The diagnostic lights on the front of the computer along with the status of a power problem. Troubleshooting Tips 39 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to system messages, see your Service Manual on support.dell.com... is correctly installed. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Consult the following table in a program, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working electrical outlet and press the power button. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other significance. Plug ... power strips being used are plugged into a working by testing it is blue. A possible motherboard failure has occurred. NOTE: The diagnostic lights will blink when the power button is amber or off or not receiving power. This has no other power protection devices to verify that...
... • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working electrical outlet and press the power button. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other significance. Plug ... power strips being used are plugged into a working by testing it is blue. A possible motherboard failure has occurred. NOTE: The diagnostic lights will blink when the power button is amber or off or not receiving power. This has no other power protection devices to verify that...
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...coin cell battery for one minute, reinstall the battery, and restart. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). If the computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the...peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one . The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully boots to boot, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Light Pattern Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Blue Problem Description Suggested...
...coin cell battery for one minute, reinstall the battery, and restart. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). If the computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the...peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one . The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully boots to boot, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Light Pattern Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Blue Problem Description Suggested...
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... OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that the memory you are not using is in standby mode. Light Pattern Blinking Blue Problem Description The computer is supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press...of memory supported by your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the memory. • Ensure that you are using to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 49). If necessary, install additional memory. • Reseat the memory modules to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: ...
... OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that the memory you are not using is in standby mode. Light Pattern Blinking Blue Problem Description The computer is supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press...of memory supported by your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the memory. • Ensure that you are using to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 49). If necessary, install additional memory. • Reseat the memory modules to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: ...
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..., 17 software problems, 48 reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48-49 updates, 49 specifications all, 29 audio, 30 connectors, 33 controls and lights, 34 drives, 32 environmental, 37 expansion bus, 30 memory, 29 physical, 36 power, 35 processor, 29 system information, 29 video, ...Conditions, 58 transferring information to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting, 39, 58 blue screen, 48 computer not responding, 48 Dell Diagnostics, 49 memory, 47 power, 39 power light conditions, 39 program crashes, 48 programs and Windows compatibility, 48 restore to previous state, 53-54 software, 48-49 tips...
..., 17 software problems, 48 reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48-49 updates, 49 specifications all, 29 audio, 30 connectors, 33 controls and lights, 34 drives, 32 environmental, 37 expansion bus, 30 memory, 29 physical, 36 power, 35 processor, 29 system information, 29 video, ...Conditions, 58 transferring information to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting, 39, 58 blue screen, 48 computer not responding, 48 Dell Diagnostics, 49 memory, 47 power, 39 power light conditions, 39 program crashes, 48 programs and Windows compatibility, 48 restore to previous state, 53-54 software, 48-49 tips...
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. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 960 Setup and Features Information Mini Tower - 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.
About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 960 Setup and Features Information Mini Tower - 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.
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5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 headphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 13 expansion card slots (4) 15 power supply check light 17 security cable slot 19 back panel connectors 6 microphone connector 8 flex bay (for optional floppy drive, memory card reader, or second 3.5-inch hard disk drive) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights 14 power supply check button 16 cover release latch and padlock ring 18 power connector Small Form Factor- Front and Back View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 9 13 8 76 5 14 15 16 19 18 17
5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 headphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 13 expansion card slots (4) 15 power supply check light 17 security cable slot 19 back panel connectors 6 microphone connector 8 flex bay (for optional floppy drive, memory card reader, or second 3.5-inch hard disk drive) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights 14 power supply check button 16 cover release latch and padlock ring 18 power connector Small Form Factor- Front and Back View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 9 13 8 76 5 14 15 16 19 18 17
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1 power button, power light 3 CD/DVD drive (slimline) 5 Dell badge 7 microphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 13 expansion card slots (2) 15 power supply check light 17 security cable slot 19 back panel connectors 2 slimline flex bay (for optional ... 3 serial connector 4 link integrity light 5 network adapter connector 6 network activity light 7 space for optional floppy drive or memory card reader) 4 CD/DVD drive eject button 6 headphone connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights 14 power supply check button 16 ...
1 power button, power light 3 CD/DVD drive (slimline) 5 Dell badge 7 microphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 13 expansion card slots (2) 15 power supply check light 17 security cable slot 19 back panel connectors 2 slimline flex bay (for optional ... 3 serial connector 4 link integrity light 5 network adapter connector 6 network activity light 7 space for optional floppy drive or memory card reader) 4 CD/DVD drive eject button 6 headphone connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights 14 power supply check button 16 ...
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... be a system board or a power supply problem. The computer is powered on state. Diagnostic lights (four) Blinking amber, solid amber, or off. See your Service Manual for RAID configurations. Wi-Fi indicator Blue light - two 3.5-inch HDDs or two 2.5-inch HDDs Small Form Factor - Used to the ...inch HDDs Desktop - inch HDDS or the external 3.5-inch bay as an additional internal 3.5-inch HDD bay for information about diagnostic light codes. A blinking blue light indicates the computer is used. Off (no floppy drive is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard drive ...
... be a system board or a power supply problem. The computer is powered on state. Diagnostic lights (four) Blinking amber, solid amber, or off. See your Service Manual for RAID configurations. Wi-Fi indicator Blue light - two 3.5-inch HDDs or two 2.5-inch HDDs Small Form Factor - Used to the ...inch HDDs Desktop - inch HDDS or the external 3.5-inch bay as an additional internal 3.5-inch HDD bay for information about diagnostic light codes. A blinking blue light indicates the computer is used. Off (no floppy drive is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard drive ...
Technology Guide
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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 Lights 6 Optical Drive 7 Optical Eject Button Drive 8 Optical Drive Filler Panel Flex Bay (for optional 9 floppy drive or memory card reader) 10 USB 2.0 Connectors (4) 11 Headphone ...
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 Lights 6 Optical Drive 7 Optical Eject Button Drive 8 Optical Drive Filler Panel Flex Bay (for optional 9 floppy drive or memory card reader) 10 USB 2.0 Connectors (4) 11 Headphone ...
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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 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