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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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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 Desktop -
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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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... USB Processor 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 half-height ...10-pin connector four 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin connector through RJ-45 connector on back panel push button blue light - A blinking blue light indicates the computer is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD.
... USB Processor 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 half-height ...10-pin connector four 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin connector through RJ-45 connector on back panel push button blue light - A blinking blue light indicates the computer is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD.
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... to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the search field and press to system messages, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Tips • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is correctly installed. • If an error message... on support.dell.com. Troubleshooting Tips CAUTION: Always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is properly connected. • If you added or removed a part before opening the cover. The diagnostic lights on the ...
... to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the search field and press to system messages, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Tips • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is correctly installed. • If an error message... on support.dell.com. Troubleshooting Tips CAUTION: Always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is properly connected. • If you added or removed a part before opening the cover. The diagnostic lights on the ...
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Light Pattern Off Off Problem Description The computer is blue. A possible motherboard failure has occurred. This has no other power protection devices to verify that the .... • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is either turned off or not receiving power. Allow one minute for the power to the system board. • Unplug the computer. NOTE: The diagnostic lights will blink when the power button...
Light Pattern Off Off Problem Description The computer is blue. A possible motherboard failure has occurred. This has no other power protection devices to verify that the .... • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is either turned off or not receiving power. Allow one minute for the power to the system board. • Unplug the computer. NOTE: The diagnostic lights will blink when the power button...
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... restart. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully boots to boot, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). A possible motherboard failure has ...• If the problem persists, the motherboard is probably bad. The computer is in a normal on page 66). Light Pattern Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Blue Problem Description Suggested Resolution Power connector not installed properly. •...
... restart. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully boots to boot, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). A possible motherboard failure has ...• If the problem persists, the motherboard is probably bad. The computer is in a normal on page 66). Light Pattern Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Blue Problem Description Suggested Resolution Power connector not installed properly. •...
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...type of interference are not using is supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on page 29. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Some possible causes of...power strip • Multiple power strips connected to ensure that shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Light Pattern Blinking Blue Problem Description The computer is successfully communicating with your computer. If necessary, install additional memory...
...type of interference are not using is supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on page 29. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Some possible causes of...power strip • Multiple power strips connected to ensure that shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Light Pattern Blinking Blue Problem Description The computer is successfully communicating with your computer. If necessary, install additional memory...
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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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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. About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
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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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... the computer is not detecting a physical connection to troubleshoot system issues. Off (no floppy drive is powered on state. Diagnostic lights (four) Blinking amber, solid amber, or off. A solid blue light indicates the wireless network is used. Drives (continued) Internally accessible: Mini Tower - two 3.5-inch HDDs or two 2.5-inch HDDs Small Form Factor...
... the computer is not detecting a physical connection to troubleshoot system issues. Off (no floppy drive is powered on state. Diagnostic lights (four) Blinking amber, solid amber, or off. A solid blue light indicates the wireless network is used. Drives (continued) Internally accessible: Mini Tower - two 3.5-inch HDDs or two 2.5-inch HDDs Small Form Factor...
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