Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Dell™ Optiplex™ 960 Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. For more information about your computer. Models DCSM, DCNE, DCCY www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Optiplex™ 960 Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. For more information about your computer. Models DCSM, DCNE, DCCY www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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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. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 960 Setup and Features Information Mini Tower -
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... management tools they need to look no further than the OptiPlex 960. OPTIPLEX MEANS BUSINESS The OptiPlex 960 delivers serious performance in a scalable platform you can build a business on the planet. And the OptiPlex 960 delivers: Help reduce power consumption-and cost- DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 Professional users seeking a sophisticated, powerful desktop need , with the...
... management tools they need to look no further than the OptiPlex 960. OPTIPLEX MEANS BUSINESS The OptiPlex 960 delivers serious performance in a scalable platform you can build a business on the planet. And the OptiPlex 960 delivers: Help reduce power consumption-and cost- DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 Professional users seeking a sophisticated, powerful desktop need , with the...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 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 ...
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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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 ...
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... LOM EEPROM 10 OPERATING SYSTEM NOTE: One of your computer, click Start>Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
... LOM EEPROM 10 OPERATING SYSTEM NOTE: One of your computer, click Start>Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
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...a worldwide basis, thereby reducing their costs. NOTE: Processor numbers are managed for purchase globally. They also enable companies to Dell customers. Intel Quad Core processors Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650/3.00GHz,12M,1333FSB Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550/2.83GHz,12M,1333FSB ...in specific product configurations worldwide. This allows customers to reduce the number of performance. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE PROCESSOR NOTE: Global Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of Dell's relationship products that are not a measure of configurations managed on a worldwide basis...
...a worldwide basis, thereby reducing their costs. NOTE: Processor numbers are managed for purchase globally. They also enable companies to Dell customers. Intel Quad Core processors Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650/3.00GHz,12M,1333FSB Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550/2.83GHz,12M,1333FSB ...in specific product configurations worldwide. This allows customers to reduce the number of performance. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE PROCESSOR NOTE: Global Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of Dell's relationship products that are not a measure of configurations managed on a worldwide basis...
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...Synch DRAM Non-ECC Memory DIMM Slots DIMM Capacities Minimum Memory Maximum Memory with a slight reduction in the 4GB range. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow you a choice of built-in pairs of ...manage your enterprise. If the memory modules are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to physically visit systems. The OptiPlex 960 supports the latest generation of the system. The latest generation of address space. Not Upgradeable X X X * This functionality requires ...
...Synch DRAM Non-ECC Memory DIMM Slots DIMM Capacities Minimum Memory Maximum Memory with a slight reduction in the 4GB range. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow you a choice of built-in pairs of ...manage your enterprise. If the memory modules are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to physically visit systems. The OptiPlex 960 supports the latest generation of the system. The latest generation of address space. Not Upgradeable X X X * This functionality requires ...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MEMORY (CONT.) 800MHz Memory configurations (Cont.) 2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (4 DIMM) 2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (2 DIMM) 1GB DDR2 Non-...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MEMORY (CONT.) 800MHz Memory configurations (Cont.) 2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (4 DIMM) 2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (2 DIMM) 1GB DDR2 Non-...
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...not be less. 2 Discs burned with this drive may have write-capable hardware that has been disabled via firmware modifications. 14 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DRIVES AND REMOVABLE STORAGE (CONT.) MT DT SFF 3.5" RAID 1 Data Protection: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard ...-ROM3 SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s Combo Drive CD-RW Floppy Disketrv: Floppy Drive Media Card Reader: (uses Floppy Diskette Drive slot) Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Reader SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s 1.44MB 480Mb/s 1.44MB 1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion ...
...not be less. 2 Discs burned with this drive may have write-capable hardware that has been disabled via firmware modifications. 14 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DRIVES AND REMOVABLE STORAGE (CONT.) MT DT SFF 3.5" RAID 1 Data Protection: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard ...-ROM3 SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s Combo Drive CD-RW Floppy Disketrv: Floppy Drive Media Card Reader: (uses Floppy Diskette Drive slot) Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Reader SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s 1.44MB 480Mb/s 1.44MB 1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion ...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SYSTEM BOARD CONNECTORS NOTE: See Detailed Engineering Specifications for port/connector locations USB 2.0 (includes two internal) Serial PS/2 eSATA Parallel Network Connector (RJ-...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SYSTEM BOARD CONNECTORS NOTE: See Detailed Engineering Specifications for port/connector locations USB 2.0 (includes two internal) Serial PS/2 eSATA Parallel Network Connector (RJ-...
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... SFF Optional and includes WLAN Antenna connector AUDIO AND SPEAKERS ADI 1984A High Definition Audio Internal Chassis Speaker Dell AX210 USB Stereo Speakers Dell AX510/AX510PA Dell Flat Panel Display Soundbar MT DT SFF Integrated on DT system board) Combo full height riser with ... PCI connectors MT DT SFF One minijack front One minijack front One minijack rear One minijack rear X X COMMUNICATIONS - DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE EXTERNAL PORTS/CONNECTORS (CONT.) See chassis diagrams section for port/connector locations Audio: Microphone-in Headphone Stereo line...
... SFF Optional and includes WLAN Antenna connector AUDIO AND SPEAKERS ADI 1984A High Definition Audio Internal Chassis Speaker Dell AX210 USB Stereo Speakers Dell AX510/AX510PA Dell Flat Panel Display Soundbar MT DT SFF Integrated on DT system board) Combo full height riser with ... PCI connectors MT DT SFF One minijack front One minijack front One minijack rear One minijack rear X X COMMUNICATIONS - DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE EXTERNAL PORTS/CONNECTORS (CONT.) See chassis diagrams section for port/connector locations Audio: Microphone-in Headphone Stereo line...
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... contract. U.S. For more details on Dell Service Plans please to go to Dell. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Dell USB Entry QuietKey Keyboard Dell USB Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard Dell Smart Card USB Keyboard Dell Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse Dell USB Entry Optical Mouse Dell USB Premium 5 Button Mouse Dell Laser Mouse Dell Palmrest Dell Logo Mouse Pad MT DT...
... contract. U.S. For more details on Dell Service Plans please to go to Dell. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Dell USB Entry QuietKey Keyboard Dell USB Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard Dell Smart Card USB Keyboard Dell Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse Dell USB Entry Optical Mouse Dell USB Premium 5 Button Mouse Dell Laser Mouse Dell Palmrest Dell Logo Mouse Pad MT DT...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DETAILED ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM DIMENSIONS (PHYSICAL) NOTE: System Weight* and Shipping Weight* is based on a typical configuration and may vary based on DT ...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DETAILED ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM DIMENSIONS (PHYSICAL) NOTE: System Weight* and Shipping Weight* is based on a typical configuration and may vary based on DT ...
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Dell recommends only Universal Power Supplies (UPS) based on Sine Wave output for APFC PSUs, not an approximation of 2 msec +/10% (equivalent to 50 in/sec [... 12v rail) 80 W 240W 80 W 240W 91.5 W N/A 91.5 W N/A 88 W N/A 88 W N/A 19 1 These form factors utilize a more efficient Active Power Factor Correction (APFC) power supply. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SYSTEM LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS Temperature Operating Non-Operating (Storage) Relative Humidity Maximum vibration Operating Non-Operating Maximum Shock Operating Non...
Dell recommends only Universal Power Supplies (UPS) based on Sine Wave output for APFC PSUs, not an approximation of 2 msec +/10% (equivalent to 50 in/sec [... 12v rail) 80 W 240W 80 W 240W 91.5 W N/A 91.5 W N/A 88 W N/A 88 W N/A 19 1 These form factors utilize a more efficient Active Power Factor Correction (APFC) power supply. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SYSTEM LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS Temperature Operating Non-Operating (Storage) Relative Humidity Maximum vibration Operating Non-Operating Maximum Shock Operating Non...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE POWER (CONT.) BTUs/h (based on PSU max wattage) 3.3v CMOS battery (type and estimated battery life) Power Supply Fan Compliance: Energy Star Compliant ...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE POWER (CONT.) BTUs/h (based on PSU max wattage) 3.3v CMOS battery (type and estimated battery life) Power Supply Fan Compliance: Energy Star Compliant ...