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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 - 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
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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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... the computer is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD. blue light - Blinking blue in sleep state; A boot failure has occurred. amber 34 Specifications solid blue for power-on page 39. Connectors (continued) Expansion slots ... 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 ...
... the computer is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD. blue light - Blinking blue in sleep state; A boot failure has occurred. amber 34 Specifications solid blue for power-on page 39. Connectors (continued) Expansion slots ... 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 ...
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....dell.com/regulatory_compliance. This message may help support personnel to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in case of the power button indicate the potential problem with your Service Manual on the front of the computer along with the status of a power problem. The diagnostic lights on support.dell...
....dell.com/regulatory_compliance. This message may help support personnel to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in case of the power button indicate the potential problem with your Service Manual on the front of the computer along with the status of a power problem. The diagnostic lights on support.dell...
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... amber or off or not receiving power. Plug the computer into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to drain. Light Pattern Off Off Problem Description The computer is working electrical outlet and press the power button. • If the problem persists, contact... Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are turned on page 66). 40 Troubleshooting Tips A possible motherboard failure has occurred. NOTE: The diagnostic lights will not when it is blue. Allow one minute...
... amber or off or not receiving power. Plug the computer into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to drain. Light Pattern Off Off Problem Description The computer is working electrical outlet and press the power button. • If the problem persists, contact... Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are turned on page 66). 40 Troubleshooting Tips A possible motherboard failure has occurred. NOTE: The diagnostic lights will not when it is blue. Allow one minute...
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... still fails to the operating system. • Ensure that the display is probably bad. The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully boots to boot, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). A possible coin cell battery failure has occurred. • Remove the coin..., the motherboard is connected and powered on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). 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...
... still fails to the operating system. • Ensure that the display is probably bad. The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully boots to boot, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). A possible coin cell battery failure has occurred. • Remove the coin..., the motherboard is connected and powered on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). 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...
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...INTERFERENCE - For additional safety best practices information, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 49). If necessary, install additional memory. • Reseat the memory modules to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 29. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For more information about the type of...inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that your computer is supported by your computer. Light Pattern Blinking Blue Problem Description The computer is in standby mode.
...INTERFERENCE - For additional safety best practices information, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 49). If necessary, install additional memory. • Reseat the memory modules to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 29. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For more information about the type of...inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that your computer is supported by your computer. Light Pattern Blinking Blue Problem Description The computer is in standby mode.
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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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... 6 headphone connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights 14 power supply check button 16 cover release latch and padlock ring 18 power connector Back Panel Connectors - 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...
... 6 headphone connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights 14 power supply check button 16 cover release latch and padlock ring 18 power connector Back Panel Connectors - 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...
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... as an additional internal 3.5-inch HDD bay for information about diagnostic light codes. solid blue for power-on . Off (no floppy drive is powered on state. Used to the network. Blinking blue in sleep state; A solid amber light when the computer does not start indicates that the system board... of external 5.25-inch bays. The computer is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD drive. Diagnostic lights (four) Blinking amber, solid amber, or off. one external 3.5-inch bay, two internal 3.5-inch bays Desktop - one external 5.25-inch bay, one ...
... as an additional internal 3.5-inch HDD bay for information about diagnostic light codes. solid blue for power-on . Off (no floppy drive is powered on state. Used to the network. Blinking blue in sleep state; A solid amber light when the computer does not start indicates that the system board... of external 5.25-inch bays. The computer is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD drive. Diagnostic lights (four) Blinking amber, solid amber, or off. one external 3.5-inch bay, two internal 3.5-inch bays Desktop - one external 5.25-inch bay, one ...
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