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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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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- 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
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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...connector four 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin connector through RJ-45 connector on state amber light - solid blue for power-on back panel push button blue light - amber 34 Specifications See "Power Problems" on page 39. A boot failure has occurred. Blinking blue in...
... 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...connector four 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin connector through RJ-45 connector on state amber light - solid blue for power-on back panel push button blue light - amber 34 Specifications See "Power Problems" on page 39. A boot failure has occurred. Blinking blue in...
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...correctly installed. • If an error message appears on the front of the computer along with the status of a power problem. The diagnostic lights on the screen, write down the exact message. Tips • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly .... 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to system messages, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see your Service Manual on support.dell.com. NOTE: For detailed troubleshooting information, including responding to start the search. 3 In ...
...correctly installed. • If an error message appears on the front of the computer along with the status of a power problem. The diagnostic lights on the screen, write down the exact message. Tips • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly .... 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to system messages, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see your Service Manual on support.dell.com. NOTE: For detailed troubleshooting information, including responding to start the search. 3 In ...
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NOTE: The diagnostic lights will blink when the power button is amber or off or not receiving ...by testing it is working electrical outlet and press the power button. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly. • Ensure that any power strips being used are securely connected to drain. This has... back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other significance. Light Pattern Off Off Problem Description The computer is either turned off , and will not when it with another device, such...
NOTE: The diagnostic lights will blink when the power button is amber or off or not receiving ...by testing it is working electrical outlet and press the power button. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly. • Ensure that any power strips being used are securely connected to drain. This has... back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other significance. Light Pattern Off Off Problem Description The computer is either turned off , and will not when it with another device, such...
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... the battery, and restart. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). If the computer boots, add 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. • If the problem persists, the motherboard is connected and powered on. ...
... the battery, and restart. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). If the computer boots, add 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. • If the problem persists, the motherboard is connected and powered on. ...
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... • Reseat the memory modules to see if that your computer, see "Specifications" on page 29. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For more information about the type of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables •... that your computer is supported by your computer is in standby mode. Light Pattern Blinking Blue Problem Description The computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 49). IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - ...
... • Reseat the memory modules to see if that your computer, see "Specifications" on page 29. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For more information about the type of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables •... that your computer is supported by your computer is in standby mode. Light Pattern Blinking Blue Problem Description The computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 49). IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - ...
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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 - 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.
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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 wireless network is used. inch HDDS or the external 3.5-inch bay as an additional internal 3.5-inch HDD bay for information about diagnostic light codes. Blinking blue in sleep state; solid blue for power-on . The blinking amber indicates a problem with two 2.5- This could ...be a system board or a power supply problem. Off (no floppy drive is powered on state. Diagnostic lights (four) Blinking amber, solid amber, or off. one external 5.25-inch bay, one external 3.5-inch bay, one external 3.5-inch bay, two internal ...
... the wireless network is used. inch HDDS or the external 3.5-inch bay as an additional internal 3.5-inch HDD bay for information about diagnostic light codes. Blinking blue in sleep state; solid blue for power-on . The blinking amber indicates a problem with two 2.5- This could ...be a system board or a power supply problem. Off (no floppy drive is powered on state. Diagnostic lights (four) Blinking amber, solid amber, or off. one external 5.25-inch bay, one external 3.5-inch bay, one external 3.5-inch bay, two internal ...
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