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...Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Memory Type Memory connectors Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor FSB up to view information about your computer. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the ...click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to 1333 MHz Intel® Core™2 Duo Desktop Processor Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel® Celeron® Processor Family 440 Intel® Q45 Express chipset RAID 1 (Mirroring) RAID 0 (Striping), and Intel® Rapid ...
...Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Memory Type Memory connectors Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor FSB up to view information about your computer. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the ...click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to 1333 MHz Intel® Core™2 Duo Desktop Processor Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel® Celeron® Processor Family 440 Intel® Q45 Express chipset RAID 1 (Mirroring) RAID 0 (Striping), and Intel® Rapid ...
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Connectors External 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 ...
Connectors External 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 ...
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Connectors (continued) Expansion slots PCI Express Front panel 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 ...
Connectors (continued) Expansion slots PCI Express Front panel 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 ...
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... starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Processor information for your computer). • If available, install a working memory of the same type into your service manual and restart... (see your computer). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Light Pattern Steady Blue Steady Blue Steady Blue Steady Blue Steady Blue Problem Description A possible processor failure has occurred. A possible graphics card failure has occurred. •...
... starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Processor information for your computer). • If available, install a working memory of the same type into your service manual and restart... (see your computer). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Light Pattern Steady Blue Steady Blue Steady Blue Steady Blue Steady Blue Problem Description A possible processor failure has occurred. A possible graphics card failure has occurred. •...
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...controls and lights, 34 drives, 32 environmental, 37 expansion bus, 30 memory, 29 physical, 36 power, 35 processor, 29 system information, 29 video, 30 support, 59 contacting Dell, 66 DellConnect, 61 support (continued) online services, 61 regional, 61 technical support and customer service, 61 support...T Terms and 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,...
...controls and lights, 34 drives, 32 environmental, 37 expansion bus, 30 memory, 29 physical, 36 power, 35 processor, 29 system information, 29 video, 30 support, 59 contacting Dell, 66 DellConnect, 61 support (continued) online services, 61 regional, 61 technical support and customer service, 61 support...T Terms and 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,...
Technology Guide
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... OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW 3 Mini Tower Computer ( MT ) View 4 Desktop Computer ( DT ) View 6 Small Form Factor Computer ( S FF ) View 8 MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Operating System, Chipset 10 Processor 11 Advanced System Manageability Modes, Deployment Mode Options 12 Memory 12 Drives and Removeable Storage 13 System Board Connectors, Graphics/Video Controller 15 External Ports...
... OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW 3 Mini Tower Computer ( MT ) View 4 Desktop Computer ( DT ) View 6 Small Form Factor Computer ( S FF ) View 8 MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Operating System, Chipset 10 Processor 11 Advanced System Manageability Modes, Deployment Mode Options 12 Memory 12 Drives and Removeable Storage 13 System Board Connectors, Graphics/Video Controller 15 External Ports...
Technology Guide
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... options including the Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Advanced manageability tools for IT, including next generation Intel® vPro™ technology Smaller redesigned chassis including a space saving all countries) OPTIPLEX IS EASY TO OWN Productivity meets manageability in the OptiPlex 960, with a suite of the reasons Dell is a world leader in -one of highly...
... options including the Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Advanced manageability tools for IT, including next generation Intel® vPro™ technology Smaller redesigned chassis including a space saving all countries) OPTIPLEX IS EASY TO OWN Productivity meets manageability in the OptiPlex 960, with a suite of the reasons Dell is a world leader in -one of highly...
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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 ... Flex Bay Connector 3 Internal Speaker Connector (INT SPKR1) 14 BIOS/RTC Reset Jumper Pins 4 Fan (FAN_CPU) Intrusion Switch 15 Connector (INTRUDER) 5 Processor Connector (CPU) 16 PCI Express x16 Connector (SLOT1) Processor Power 6 Connector (12VPOWER) 17 PCI Connector (SLOT2, SLOT3) 7 Memory Module Connectors (4) 18 PCIe x1 Connector (SLOT4) 8 Password Reset Pins (...
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 ... Flex Bay Connector 3 Internal Speaker Connector (INT SPKR1) 14 BIOS/RTC Reset Jumper Pins 4 Fan (FAN_CPU) Intrusion Switch 15 Connector (INTRUDER) 5 Processor Connector (CPU) 16 PCI Express x16 Connector (SLOT1) Processor Power 6 Connector (12VPOWER) 17 PCI Connector (SLOT2, SLOT3) 7 Memory Module Connectors (4) 18 PCIe x1 Connector (SLOT4) 8 Password Reset Pins (...
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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...13 DisplayPort Connector 7 Wireless Network Adapter (optional) 14 PS/2 Keyboard Connector SYSTEM BOARD 1 Fan Connector (FAN_CPU) 13 PCI Express x16 Connector (SLOT1) 2 Processor Connector (CPU) 14 PCI Connector (SLOT2) Processor Power 3 Connector (12VPOWER) Memory Module 4 Connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 SATA Connectors (3) 6 Password Jumper (PSWD) 7 Internal USB ...
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...13 DisplayPort Connector 7 Wireless Network Adapter (optional) 14 PS/2 Keyboard Connector SYSTEM BOARD 1 Fan Connector (FAN_CPU) 13 PCI Express x16 Connector (SLOT1) 2 Processor Connector (CPU) 14 PCI Connector (SLOT2) Processor Power 3 Connector (12VPOWER) Memory Module 4 Connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 SATA Connectors (3) 6 Password Jumper (PSWD) 7 Internal USB ...
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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... 11 VGA Connector 12 eSATA Connector 13 DisplayPort Connector 7 Wireless Network Adapter (optional) 14 PS/2 Keyboard Connector SYSTEM BOARD 1 Fan Connector (FAN_CPU) 2 Processor Connector (CPU) Processor Power 3 Connector (12VPOWER) Memory Module 4 Connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 12 Serial Port Connector Intrusion Switch 13 Connector (INTRUDER) Front Panel Thermal...
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... 11 VGA Connector 12 eSATA Connector 13 DisplayPort Connector 7 Wireless Network Adapter (optional) 14 PS/2 Keyboard Connector SYSTEM BOARD 1 Fan Connector (FAN_CPU) 2 Processor Connector (CPU) Processor Power 3 Connector (12VPOWER) Memory Module 4 Connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 12 Serial Port Connector Intrusion Switch 13 Connector (INTRUDER) Front Panel Thermal...
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...worldwide basis, thereby reducing their costs. The following GSP processors identified below will be made available to reduce the number of configurations managed on a worldwide basis. This allows customers to Dell customers. They also enable companies to implement global IT... DT X-GSP X-GSP X X-GSP X-GSP X-GSP SFF X-GSP X-GSP X X-GSP X-GSP X-GSP 11 NOTE: Processor numbers are managed for purchase globally. 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 performance.
...worldwide basis, thereby reducing their costs. The following GSP processors identified below will be made available to reduce the number of configurations managed on a worldwide basis. This allows customers to Dell customers. They also enable companies to implement global IT... DT X-GSP X-GSP X X-GSP X-GSP X-GSP SFF X-GSP X-GSP X X-GSP X-GSP X-GSP 11 NOTE: Processor numbers are managed for purchase globally. 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 performance.
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...64-bit operating systems. Memory modules should be used by computer memory; The latest generation of Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processors *The functionality described above requires an appropriate software management console MT DT SFF Intel vPro Advanced Client Systems Management* (iAMT Professional 5.0) ...feature support for your install base of systems regardless of the power state or hardware functionality of the system. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow you use a maximum of 4GB of ...
...64-bit operating systems. Memory modules should be used by computer memory; The latest generation of Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processors *The functionality described above requires an appropriate software management console MT DT SFF Intel vPro Advanced Client Systems Management* (iAMT Professional 5.0) ...feature support for your install base of systems regardless of the power state or hardware functionality of the system. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow you use a maximum of 4GB of ...
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...X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 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-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (2 DIMM) 1GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (1 DIMM) MT DT SFF X X X X X X X X X X X X 1 The total amount of memory requires a 64-bit enabled processor...
...X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 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-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (2 DIMM) 1GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (1 DIMM) MT DT SFF X X X X X X X X X X X X 1 The total amount of memory requires a 64-bit enabled processor...
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Not set . Not set . Not set . DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE BIOS DEFAULTS Drives BIOS Factory Defaults (All chassis unless noted) Diskette drive: USB SATA-0: SATA-1: SATA-2: SATA-31: External SATA: Enable...Enable Enable PS/2 Auto Video Primary Video: Auto Performance Multiple CPU Core: SpeedStep: HDD Acoustic Mode: Enable Disable, Unless the customer purchased a speedstep capable processor. Enable Post Behavior Fast Boot: Enable Numlock Key: Enable POST Hotkeys: Enable Keyboard Errors: Enable 36 Not set . Not set . Enable Disabled Enable ...
Not set . Not set . Not set . DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE BIOS DEFAULTS Drives BIOS Factory Defaults (All chassis unless noted) Diskette drive: USB SATA-0: SATA-1: SATA-2: SATA-31: External SATA: Enable...Enable Enable PS/2 Auto Video Primary Video: Auto Performance Multiple CPU Core: SpeedStep: HDD Acoustic Mode: Enable Disable, Unless the customer purchased a speedstep capable processor. Enable Post Behavior Fast Boot: Enable Numlock Key: Enable POST Hotkeys: Enable Keyboard Errors: Enable 36 Not set . Not set . Enable Disabled Enable ...