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5 power connector 7 expansion-card slots (4) 6 back-panel connectors Mini Tower - Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 11 9 10 1 PS2 mouse connector 3 serial connector 5 network adapter connector 7 space for optional wireless connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 11 VGA video connector 13 DisplayPort connector 2 parallel (printer) connector 4 network-activity light 6 link-integrity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 eSATA connector 14 PS2 keyboard connector About Your Computer 9
5 power connector 7 expansion-card slots (4) 6 back-panel connectors Mini Tower - Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 11 9 10 1 PS2 mouse connector 3 serial connector 5 network adapter connector 7 space for optional wireless connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 11 VGA video connector 13 DisplayPort connector 2 parallel (printer) connector 4 network-activity light 6 link-integrity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 eSATA connector 14 PS2 keyboard connector About Your Computer 9
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Desktop - Back Panel Connectors 6 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 14 13 12 1 PS2 mouse connector 3 serial connector 5 network adapter connector 7 space for optional wireless connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 11 VGA video connector 13 DisplayPort connector 9 11 10 2 parallel (printer) connector 4 network-activity light 6 link-integrity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 eSATA connector 14 PS2 keyboard connector 12 About Your Computer
Desktop - Back Panel Connectors 6 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 14 13 12 1 PS2 mouse connector 3 serial connector 5 network adapter connector 7 space for optional wireless connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 11 VGA video connector 13 DisplayPort connector 9 11 10 2 parallel (printer) connector 4 network-activity light 6 link-integrity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 eSATA connector 14 PS2 keyboard connector 12 About Your Computer
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Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 1 PS2 mouse connector 3 serial connector 5 network adapter connector 7 space for optional wireless connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 11 VGA video connector 13 DisplayPort connector 9 11 10 2 parallel (printer) connector 4 network-activity light 6 link-integrity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 eSATA connector 14 PS2 keyboard connector About Your Computer 15 Small Form Factor-
Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 1 PS2 mouse connector 3 serial connector 5 network adapter connector 7 space for optional wireless connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 11 VGA video connector 13 DisplayPort connector 9 11 10 2 parallel (printer) connector 4 network-activity light 6 link-integrity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 eSATA connector 14 PS2 keyboard connector About Your Computer 15 Small Form Factor-
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...follow the safety instructions that shipped with VGA and DisplayPort connectors for video (Desktop back panel shown here). 1 2 1 DisplayPort connector 2 VGA video connector 2 Using the DisplayPort for more information about DisplayPort. When the system has booted to the Dell Technology Guide for video may not be included if...support will be fully functional. Output will be limited to older monitors which only support VGA and/or DVI (available at www.dell.com). Setting Up Your Computer 17 Setting Up Your Computer Quick Setup CAUTION: Before you did not order them. 1 Your ...
...follow the safety instructions that shipped with VGA and DisplayPort connectors for video (Desktop back panel shown here). 1 2 1 DisplayPort connector 2 VGA video connector 2 Using the DisplayPort for more information about DisplayPort. When the system has booted to the Dell Technology Guide for video may not be included if...support will be fully functional. Output will be limited to older monitors which only support VGA and/or DVI (available at www.dell.com). Setting Up Your Computer 17 Setting Up Your Computer Quick Setup CAUTION: Before you did not order them. 1 Your ...
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Alternatively you may use the VGA port to connect a display device if the PCI-Express card is not a valid configuration. Remove the PCI-Express card. NOTE: Connection of a DisplayPort monitor or adapter will result in the x16 PCI-Express slot being disabled. This is not a graphics card. 3 Connect the monitor using a VGA cable. 4 Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse. 18 Setting Up Your Computer
Alternatively you may use the VGA port to connect a display device if the PCI-Express card is not a valid configuration. Remove the PCI-Express card. NOTE: Connection of a DisplayPort monitor or adapter will result in the x16 PCI-Express slot being disabled. This is not a graphics card. 3 Connect the monitor using a VGA cable. 4 Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse. 18 Setting Up Your Computer
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... Mini Tower: two connectors Desktop: two low-profile connectors, with support for two full-height 6.9-in PCI cards (or one 6.9-in PCI and one 6.9-in DisplayPort connector, the x16 PCI Express slot is disabled. Mini Tower and Desktop: one x16 connector and one x1 connector Small Form Factor: one connector 124...
... Mini Tower: two connectors Desktop: two low-profile connectors, with support for two full-height 6.9-in PCI cards (or one 6.9-in PCI and one 6.9-in DisplayPort connector, the x16 PCI Express slot is disabled. Mini Tower and Desktop: one x16 connector and one x1 connector Small Form Factor: one connector 124...
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... connectors: Video Network adapter USB 2.0-compliant connectors Audio eSATA Serial PS/2 Parallel System board connectors: SATA Internal USB device Floppy drive Processor fan VGA and DisplayPort connectors RJ-45 connector Mini Tower: four front-panel, and six back-panel USB connectors Desktop: two front-panel, and six back-panel USB connectors...
... connectors: Video Network adapter USB 2.0-compliant connectors Audio eSATA Serial PS/2 Parallel System board connectors: SATA Internal USB device Floppy drive Processor fan VGA and DisplayPort connectors RJ-45 connector Mini Tower: four front-panel, and six back-panel USB connectors Desktop: two front-panel, and six back-panel USB connectors...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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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 ... 2 slimline flex bay (for optional wireless connector 8 line-out connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 11 VGA video connector 12 eSATA connector 13 DisplayPort connector 14 PS2 keyboard connector Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 13 12 11 10 1 PS2 mouse connector 2 parallel (printer) connector 3 ...
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 ... 2 slimline flex bay (for optional wireless connector 8 line-out connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 11 VGA video connector 12 eSATA connector 13 DisplayPort connector 14 PS2 keyboard connector Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 13 12 11 10 1 PS2 mouse connector 2 parallel (printer) connector 3 ...
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f DVI to DisplayPort connector. 2 Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse. 3 Connect the network cable (optional). 4 Connect the modem (optional). 5 Connect the power cable(s). e The DisplayPort cable.
f DVI to DisplayPort connector. 2 Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse. 3 Connect the network cable (optional). 4 Connect the modem (optional). 5 Connect the power cable(s). e The DisplayPort cable.
Technology Guide
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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 10 USB 2.0 Connectors (6) 4 Link Integrity Light 11 VGA Connector 5 Network Adapter Connector 12 eSATA Connector 6 Network Activity Light 13 DisplayPort Connector 7 Wireless Network Adapter (optional...
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 10 USB 2.0 Connectors (6) 4 Link Integrity Light 11 VGA Connector 5 Network Adapter Connector 12 eSATA Connector 6 Network Activity Light 13 DisplayPort Connector 7 Wireless Network Adapter (optional...
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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 USB 2.0 Connectors (6) 4 Link Integrity Light 11 VGA Connector 5 Network Adapter Connector 12 eSATA Connector 6 Network Activity Light 13 DisplayPort Connector 7 Wireless Network Adapter (optional) 14...
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 USB 2.0 Connectors (6) 4 Link Integrity Light 11 VGA Connector 5 Network Adapter Connector 12 eSATA Connector 6 Network Activity Light 13 DisplayPort Connector 7 Wireless Network Adapter (optional) 14...
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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 Network Adapter Connector 6 Network Activity Light 9 Line-in/Microphone Connctor 10 USB 2.0 Connectors (6) 11 VGA Connector 12 eSATA Connector 13 DisplayPort Connector 7 Wireless Network Adapter...
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 Network Adapter Connector 6 Network Activity Light 9 Line-in/Microphone Connctor 10 USB 2.0 Connectors (6) 11 VGA Connector 12 eSATA Connector 13 DisplayPort Connector 7 Wireless Network Adapter...
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SFF supports low profile card. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with 4GB system ...Display Port Bus Type AUX 1, 2, 4 lanes Maximum supported resolution Up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz Maximum power consumption N/A External connectors DVI (Digital) Adapter (ADD2 card)1 DisplayPort Bus Type sDVO Maximum supported resolution Dimensions of full height card inches/centimeters (L x H) Dimensions of low profile card inches/centimeters (L x H) Maximum power consumption Up ...
SFF supports low profile card. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with 4GB system ...Display Port Bus Type AUX 1, 2, 4 lanes Maximum supported resolution Up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz Maximum power consumption N/A External connectors DVI (Digital) Adapter (ADD2 card)1 DisplayPort Bus Type sDVO Maximum supported resolution Dimensions of full height card inches/centimeters (L x H) Dimensions of low profile card inches/centimeters (L x H) Maximum power consumption Up ...
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...DT SFF 10°-50° C 5-90% RH 0-20,000 ft. 256MB AMD RADEON™ HD 3470 GRAPHICS W/ DUAL DISPLAYPORT Bus Type (example integrated or PCIe x16) GPU core clock Frame Buffer Memory (onboard and shared) Size and Speed Maximum power ...60Hz 2 Display Port 167.64mm x 120mm 167.64mm x 120mm 167.64mm x 85mm 10°-50° C 5-90% RH 0-20,000 ft. 26 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER (CONT.) 256MB NVIDIA GEFORCE 9300 GE (CONT.) Environmental Operating Conditions (Non-Condensing): Operating Temperature Range Relative Humidity Range Altitude...
...DT SFF 10°-50° C 5-90% RH 0-20,000 ft. 256MB AMD RADEON™ HD 3470 GRAPHICS W/ DUAL DISPLAYPORT Bus Type (example integrated or PCIe x16) GPU core clock Frame Buffer Memory (onboard and shared) Size and Speed Maximum power ...60Hz 2 Display Port 167.64mm x 120mm 167.64mm x 120mm 167.64mm x 85mm 10°-50° C 5-90% RH 0-20,000 ft. 26 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE GRAPHICS/VIDEO CONTROLLER (CONT.) 256MB NVIDIA GEFORCE 9300 GE (CONT.) Environmental Operating Conditions (Non-Condensing): Operating Temperature Range Relative Humidity Range Altitude...