Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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... Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD NOTE: Not supported by law to support.dell.com. PCI-E x16 graphics card Upto 1759 MB (shared) NOTE: The memory shared is dependent upon the operating system and available memory. indicates power-on state. indicates sleep state of computer Power button light...specifications for your computer, go to ship with your computer. Solid amber light (when the computer does not start) - Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacity Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory four DIMM slots 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz DDR3 1 GB 16 GB Drives ...
... Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD NOTE: Not supported by law to support.dell.com. PCI-E x16 graphics card Upto 1759 MB (shared) NOTE: The memory shared is dependent upon the operating system and available memory. indicates power-on state. indicates sleep state of computer Power button light...specifications for your computer, go to ship with your computer. Solid amber light (when the computer does not start) - Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacity Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory four DIMM slots 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz DDR3 1 GB 16 GB Drives ...
Technical Guidebook
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... Small Form Factor Back Panel Connectors Small Form Factor System Board MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Operating System, Chipset Processor, Advanced System Manageability Modes, System Monitoring Options Memory Drives and Removable Storage System Board Connectors, Graphics/Video Controller External Ports/Connectors Communications-Integrated LAN, Wireless, Audio and Speakers, Keyboard and Mouse, Security Security... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12-13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22-24 24-26 26-32 33-34 35 36 37-38 OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 2
... Small Form Factor Back Panel Connectors Small Form Factor System Board MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Operating System, Chipset Processor, Advanced System Manageability Modes, System Monitoring Options Memory Drives and Removable Storage System Board Connectors, Graphics/Video Controller External Ports/Connectors Communications-Integrated LAN, Wireless, Audio and Speakers, Keyboard and Mouse, Security Security... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12-13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22-24 24-26 26-32 33-34 35 36 37-38 OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 2
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... (12VPOWER) 2 Processor connector (CPU) 3 Memory module connectors (DIMM_4) 4 Memory module connectors (DIMM_2) 5 Memory module connectors (DIMM_3) 6 Memory module connectors (DIMM_1) 7 Battery socket (BATTERY...) 8 Password jumper (PSWD) 9 SATA drive connectors (SATA0) 10 SATA drive connectors (SATA1) 11 SATA drive connectors (SATA2) 12 Thermal sensor connector (rear) 13 Front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 14 External Power USB connector 15 Internal USB connector 16 Power connector (POWER) OptiPlex...
... (12VPOWER) 2 Processor connector (CPU) 3 Memory module connectors (DIMM_4) 4 Memory module connectors (DIMM_2) 5 Memory module connectors (DIMM_3) 6 Memory module connectors (DIMM_1) 7 Battery socket (BATTERY...) 8 Password jumper (PSWD) 9 SATA drive connectors (SATA0) 10 SATA drive connectors (SATA1) 11 SATA drive connectors (SATA2) 12 Thermal sensor connector (rear) 13 Front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 14 External Power USB connector 15 Internal USB connector 16 Power connector (POWER) OptiPlex...
Technical Guidebook
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SFF System Board 1 Processor power connector (12VPOWER) 2 Processor connector (CPU) 3 Memory module connectors (DIMM_4) 4 Memory module connectors (DIMM_2) 5 Memory module connectors (DIMM_3) 6 Memory module connectors (DIMM_1) 7 Battery socket (BATTERY) 8 Password jumper (PSWD) 9 SATA drive connectors (SATA0) 10 SATA drive connectors (SATA1) 11 SATA drive connectors (SATA2) ...SPKR) 25 Fan connector (FAN_HDD) 26 Speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 27 Thermal Sensor connector (front) 28 Fan connector (FAN_CPU) 29 Connector for optional wireless card OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 8
SFF System Board 1 Processor power connector (12VPOWER) 2 Processor connector (CPU) 3 Memory module connectors (DIMM_4) 4 Memory module connectors (DIMM_2) 5 Memory module connectors (DIMM_3) 6 Memory module connectors (DIMM_1) 7 Battery socket (BATTERY) 8 Password jumper (PSWD) 9 SATA drive connectors (SATA0) 10 SATA drive connectors (SATA1) 11 SATA drive connectors (SATA2) ...SPKR) 25 Fan connector (FAN_HDD) 26 Speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 27 Thermal Sensor connector (front) 28 Fan connector (FAN_CPU) 29 Connector for optional wireless card OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 8
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... Ubuntu® Linux® (China only) FreeDOS for N-series X X Chipset NOTE: The OptiPlex XE uses a Chipset from Intel's long lifecycle Embedded Roadmap Chipset Non-volatile memory on chipset BIOS Configuration SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) NIC EEPROM DT SFF Intel Q45 Express Chipset ...w/ICH10DO 16Mbit (2MB) located at SPI_FLASH on chipset 5761-8Mbit, 57780-OTP OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 9 Operating ...
... Ubuntu® Linux® (China only) FreeDOS for N-series X X Chipset NOTE: The OptiPlex XE uses a Chipset from Intel's long lifecycle Embedded Roadmap Chipset Non-volatile memory on chipset BIOS Configuration SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) NIC EEPROM DT SFF Intel Q45 Express Chipset ...w/ICH10DO 16Mbit (2MB) located at SPI_FLASH on chipset 5761-8Mbit, 57780-OTP OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 9 Operating ...
Technical Guidebook
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... to the operating system is less than 4GB. The amount less depends on the actual system configuration. Memory NOTES: • Your computer supports a maximum of 8GB of matched memory size, speed, and technology. Moreover, certain components within the computer require address space in matched pairs,... the computer will be used by computer memory; however, 32-bit operating systems, such as the 32-bit version of Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use four 2GB DIMMs; OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 11
... to the operating system is less than 4GB. The amount less depends on the actual system configuration. Memory NOTES: • Your computer supports a maximum of 8GB of matched memory size, speed, and technology. Moreover, certain components within the computer require address space in matched pairs,... the computer will be used by computer memory; however, 32-bit operating systems, such as the 32-bit version of Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use four 2GB DIMMs; OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 11
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... Integrated LAN NOTE: The OptiPlex XE supports 2 on-board LOMs (LAN On Motherboard) standard INTEGRATED BROADCOM® BCM5761 NETXTREME® 10/100/1000 GIGABIT ETHERNET (GBE) DT SFF External Connector Type Data Rates supported Controller Details RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps Controller bus architecture PCIe 1.1 x1 Integrated memory Data transfer mode (example...) Windows® XP, Windows Vista® Ultimate, Windows Vista® Business 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista Home Basic WOL, PXE 2.1 Broadcom® TruManage™ OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 22
... Integrated LAN NOTE: The OptiPlex XE supports 2 on-board LOMs (LAN On Motherboard) standard INTEGRATED BROADCOM® BCM5761 NETXTREME® 10/100/1000 GIGABIT ETHERNET (GBE) DT SFF External Connector Type Data Rates supported Controller Details RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps Controller bus architecture PCIe 1.1 x1 Integrated memory Data transfer mode (example...) Windows® XP, Windows Vista® Ultimate, Windows Vista® Business 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista Home Basic WOL, PXE 2.1 Broadcom® TruManage™ OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 22
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... Connector Type RJ45 Data Rates supported Controller Details Controller bus architecture (example PCIe 1.0a x1) 10/100/1000 Mbps Half/Full duplex PCIe 1.1 x1 Integrated memory Data transfer mode (example Bus-Master DMA) Power consumption (full operation per data rate connection speed) Power consumption (standby operation) 16KBytes RX, 8KBytes TX DMA...® 7, Windows® XP, Windows Vista® Ultimate, Windows Vista® Business 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista Home Basic, Linux WOL, PXE2.1, ACPI None OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 23
... Connector Type RJ45 Data Rates supported Controller Details Controller bus architecture (example PCIe 1.0a x1) 10/100/1000 Mbps Half/Full duplex PCIe 1.1 x1 Integrated memory Data transfer mode (example Bus-Master DMA) Power consumption (full operation per data rate connection speed) Power consumption (standby operation) 16KBytes RX, 8KBytes TX DMA...® 7, Windows® XP, Windows Vista® Ultimate, Windows Vista® Business 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista Home Basic, Linux WOL, PXE2.1, ACPI None OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 23
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...Up to 3856MB with 8GB system memory 4 W Yes Page 24 up to 512MB with 3GB system memory; INTEGRATED INTEL GMA 450012, 13 Bus Type GPU core clock Frame Buffer Memory (onboard and shared) Size and Speed Maximum power consumption Overlay Planes OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook DT SFF Integrated ...Gen5 core @ 667 350 MHz Integrated and with 350MHz 24 bit RAMDAC XP: Up to 1296MB with 1GB system memory; up to 272MB with 4GB system memory; up to 1808MB with 1GB system memory; Wireless DELL WIRELESS 1520 PCIE...
...Up to 3856MB with 8GB system memory 4 W Yes Page 24 up to 512MB with 3GB system memory; INTEGRATED INTEL GMA 450012, 13 Bus Type GPU core clock Frame Buffer Memory (onboard and shared) Size and Speed Maximum power consumption Overlay Planes OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook DT SFF Integrated ...Gen5 core @ 667 350 MHz Integrated and with 350MHz 24 bit RAMDAC XP: Up to 1296MB with 1GB system memory; up to 272MB with 4GB system memory; up to 1808MB with 1GB system memory; Wireless DELL WIRELESS 1520 PCIE...
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... SFF Bus Type (example integrated or PCIe x16) PCIEx16 GPU core clock 750Mhz Frame Buffer Memory (onboard and shared) Size and Speed 800Mhz Maximum power consumption 25W Overlay Planes Yes Maximum Color Depth 32-bit OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 25 The DisplayPort controller does not support multi-monitor display in DOS...
... SFF Bus Type (example integrated or PCIe x16) PCIEx16 GPU core clock 750Mhz Frame Buffer Memory (onboard and shared) Size and Speed 800Mhz Maximum power consumption 25W Overlay Planes Yes Maximum Color Depth 32-bit OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 25 The DisplayPort controller does not support multi-monitor display in DOS...
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...% utilization with ISO 9296 for this mode, the system CPU was measured using the same microphone distances and measurement techniques defined for the Dell OptiPlex XE DT is as follows (all values LWAd expressed in bels; 1 bel=10 decibels, re 10-12 Watts): : Operating Mode ... Pressure (LpA) High-end Configuration Declared Sound Pressure (LpA) Table-Top Floor-Standing Table-Top Floor- Acoustic Noise Emission Information OptiPlex XE DT Component CPU Memory HDD (#, capacity) RMSD Graphics Adapter Typical Configuration Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core E5300 2GB DDR3 1066 MHz (x1) ...
...% utilization with ISO 9296 for this mode, the system CPU was measured using the same microphone distances and measurement techniques defined for the Dell OptiPlex XE DT is as follows (all values LWAd expressed in bels; 1 bel=10 decibels, re 10-12 Watts): : Operating Mode ... Pressure (LpA) High-end Configuration Declared Sound Pressure (LpA) Table-Top Floor-Standing Table-Top Floor- Acoustic Noise Emission Information OptiPlex XE DT Component CPU Memory HDD (#, capacity) RMSD Graphics Adapter Typical Configuration Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core E5300 2GB DDR3 1066 MHz (x1) ...
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...are conducted according to ISO 7779 and declared according to nearest tenth of a bel per ISO 9296 section 4.4.2 OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 38 OptiPlex XE SFF Component CPU Memory HDD (#, capacity) RMSD Graphics Adapter Typical Configuration Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core E5300 2GB DDR3 1066...7200 RPM SATA2 (x2) DVDRW/DVD dual config Integrated Intel GMA 4500 The Declared Noise Emission in accordance with ISO 9296 for the Dell OptiPlex XE SFF is as follows17, 18: Operating Mode Idle HDD Operating 90% CPU ODD Operating Typical Configuration Declared Sound Pressure (LpA) ...
...are conducted according to ISO 7779 and declared according to nearest tenth of a bel per ISO 9296 section 4.4.2 OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 38 OptiPlex XE SFF Component CPU Memory HDD (#, capacity) RMSD Graphics Adapter Typical Configuration Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core E5300 2GB DDR3 1066...7200 RPM SATA2 (x2) DVDRW/DVD dual config Integrated Intel GMA 4500 The Declared Noise Emission in accordance with ISO 9296 for the Dell OptiPlex XE SFF is as follows17, 18: Operating Mode Idle HDD Operating 90% CPU ODD Operating Typical Configuration Declared Sound Pressure (LpA) ...
Service Manual
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...i5 series Intel Core i5 series Intel Core i3 series Intel Pentium® 8 MB 4 MB 3 MB Memory Type Speed Connectors Capacity Minimum memory Maximum memory DDR3 SDRAM (non-ECC memory only) 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz four 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB 1 GB 16 GB ...computer, click Start® Help and Support and select the option to Contents Page Technical Specifications Processor Controls and Lights Memory Network Expansion Bus Audio Video Power System Information System Board Connectors Cards Physical Drives Environmental External Connectors NOTE: Offerings may...
...i5 series Intel Core i5 series Intel Core i3 series Intel Pentium® 8 MB 4 MB 3 MB Memory Type Speed Connectors Capacity Minimum memory Maximum memory DDR3 SDRAM (non-ECC memory only) 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz four 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB 1 GB 16 GB ...computer, click Start® Help and Support and select the option to Contents Page Technical Specifications Processor Controls and Lights Memory Network Expansion Bus Audio Video Power System Information System Board Connectors Cards Physical Drives Environmental External Connectors NOTE: Offerings may...
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Memory - Integrated Audio Integrated Network Integrated System Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chips (NVRAM) Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed PCI PCI Express SATA ... Small form factor PCI Express x16 (wired as x4) Mini-tower Desktop Small form factor PCI Express x16 Up to 1759 MB shared video memory (total system memory greater than 512 MB) Intel high definition audio Integrated Intel 82578DM Gigabit Ethernet capable of 10/100/1000 Mb/s communication Intel Q57 Express chipset...
Memory - Integrated Audio Integrated Network Integrated System Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chips (NVRAM) Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed PCI PCI Express SATA ... Small form factor PCI Express x16 (wired as x4) Mini-tower Desktop Small form factor PCI Express x16 Up to 1759 MB shared video memory (total system memory greater than 512 MB) Intel high definition audio Integrated Intel 82578DM Gigabit Ethernet capable of 10/100/1000 Mb/s communication Intel Q57 Express chipset...
Service Manual
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... connector Small form factor one 164-pin connector Serial ATA Mini-tower four 7-pin connectors Desktop three 7-pin connectors Small form factor three 7-pin connectors Memory four 240-pin connectors Internal USB one 10-pin connector (supports two USB ports) Processor fan one 5-pin connector Front I/O one 26-pin connector Front...
... connector Small form factor one 164-pin connector Serial ATA Mini-tower four 7-pin connectors Desktop three 7-pin connectors Small form factor three 7-pin connectors Memory four 240-pin connectors Internal USB one 10-pin connector (supports two USB ports) Processor fan one 5-pin connector Front I/O one 26-pin connector Front...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower Cover Drive Cover Optical Drive Hard Drive/Cage Front Panel Expansion Card Wireless Module Processor Fan Heat Sink and Processor Memory Module Internal Speaker Front Thermal Sensor Power Supply Control Panel Front I/O Panel Intrusion Switch Coin-Cell Battery System Board Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower Cover Drive Cover Optical Drive Hard Drive/Cage Front Panel Expansion Card Wireless Module Processor Fan Heat Sink and Processor Memory Module Internal Speaker Front Thermal Sensor Power Supply Control Panel Front I/O Panel Intrusion Switch Coin-Cell Battery System Board Back to Contents Page
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page System Board Layout Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower 1 service mode jumper (Service_Mode) 2 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 PCI card connectors ( SLOT 2 & 3) 5 PCI Express ...(INT_SPKR) 9 PCI Express x1 wireless card connector (PCIE_WLS1) 10 thermal sensor connector THRM3) 11 fan connector (FAN_CPU) 12 power connector (12V POWER) 13 memory module connectors (DIMM_14) 14 front panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 15 internal buzzer (BEEP) 16 password jumper (PSWD) 17 SATA drive connectors (SATA0-3) 18 intruder ...
Back to Contents Page System Board Layout Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower 1 service mode jumper (Service_Mode) 2 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 PCI card connectors ( SLOT 2 & 3) 5 PCI Express ...(INT_SPKR) 9 PCI Express x1 wireless card connector (PCIE_WLS1) 10 thermal sensor connector THRM3) 11 fan connector (FAN_CPU) 12 power connector (12V POWER) 13 memory module connectors (DIMM_14) 14 front panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 15 internal buzzer (BEEP) 16 password jumper (PSWD) 17 SATA drive connectors (SATA0-3) 18 intruder ...
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... or collapse all fields Exit BIOS Change a setting Select field to navigate the System Setup screens. Memory information: Displays Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Number of Active Channels, Memory Technology, DIMM_1 Size, DIMM_2 Size. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on your computer ...a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop Boot Menu Navigation Keystrokes Entering System Setup System Setup Menu Options Boot Menu Press or when the...
... or collapse all fields Exit BIOS Change a setting Select field to navigate the System Setup screens. Memory information: Displays Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Number of Active Channels, Memory Technology, DIMM_1 Size, DIMM_2 Size. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on your computer ...a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop Boot Menu Navigation Keystrokes Entering System Setup System Setup Menu Options Boot Menu Press or when the...
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... proceed. 6. Parameters Allows you run . Close the test screen to return to run. Power Light State Off Description Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in following table for all devices from the numbered list...
... proceed. 6. Parameters Allows you run . Close the test screen to return to run. Power Light State Off Description Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in following table for all devices from the numbered list...
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... failure 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure 3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss 3-3-2 NVRAM configuration 3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure 3-4-1 Screen initialization failure 3-4-2 Screen retrace failure 3-4-3 Search for further information. Blinking Amber Solid Amber Initial state of the light at the diagnostic lights...
... failure 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure 3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss 3-3-2 NVRAM configuration 3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure 3-4-1 Screen initialization failure 3-4-2 Screen retrace failure 3-4-3 Search for further information. Blinking Amber Solid Amber Initial state of the light at the diagnostic lights...