Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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... Form Factor: DCCY1F series February 2010 Y991Mam1.fm Page 1 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:39 PM Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Setup and Features Information Mini Tower - Front and Back View 1 2 34 12 11 5 19 ...6 7 18 8 9 10 About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. 13 14 15 16 17 1 drive activity light 2 network activity light 3 Wi-Fi® activity light (optional) 4 diagnostic lights (4) 5 power button, power light...
... Form Factor: DCCY1F series February 2010 Y991Mam1.fm Page 1 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:39 PM Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Setup and Features Information Mini Tower - Front and Back View 1 2 34 12 11 5 19 ...6 7 18 8 9 10 About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. 13 14 15 16 17 1 drive activity light 2 network activity light 3 Wi-Fi® activity light (optional) 4 diagnostic lights (4) 5 power button, power light...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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... drive 3 optical drive eject button 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 microphone connector 6 headphone connector 7 flex bay 8 drive activity light 9 network activity light 10 Wi-Fi activity light (optional) 11 diagnostic lights (4) 12 power supply diagnostic button 13 power supply diagnostic light 14 14 padlock ring 15 security cable slot 15 16 power cable connector 17 back panel connectors...
... drive 3 optical drive eject button 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 microphone connector 6 headphone connector 7 flex bay 8 drive activity light 9 network activity light 10 Wi-Fi activity light (optional) 11 diagnostic lights (4) 12 power supply diagnostic button 13 power supply diagnostic light 14 14 padlock ring 15 security cable slot 15 16 power cable connector 17 back panel connectors...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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Y991Mam1.fm Page 3 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:39 PM Small Form Factor - Front and Back View 1 11 10 9 8 2 76 3 5 4 18 17 12 13 14 15 16 1 power button, power light 2 optical drive 3 optical drive eject button 4 flex bay 5 headphone connector 6 microphone connector 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 drive activity light 9 network activity light 10 Wi-Fi activity light (optional) 11 diagnostic lights (4) 12 power supply diagnostic button 13 power supply diagnostic light 14 padlock ring 15 security cable slot 16 power cable connector 17 back panel connectors 18 expansion card slots (2)
Y991Mam1.fm Page 3 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:39 PM Small Form Factor - Front and Back View 1 11 10 9 8 2 76 3 5 4 18 17 12 13 14 15 16 1 power button, power light 2 optical drive 3 optical drive eject button 4 flex bay 5 headphone connector 6 microphone connector 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 drive activity light 9 network activity light 10 Wi-Fi activity light (optional) 11 diagnostic lights (4) 12 power supply diagnostic button 13 power supply diagnostic light 14 padlock ring 15 security cable slot 16 power cable connector 17 back panel connectors 18 expansion card slots (2)
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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... NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by computers shipped with Intel i7 and Intel i5 quad-core processors. Blinking amber light - For a complete and current listing of the specifications for your computer. PCI-E x16 graphics card Upto 1759 MB (shared) ...light - System Information Chipset Processor Intel® Q57 chipset Intel Core™ i3/i5/i7 series Intel Pentium® dual-core Video Video type: Integrated Discrete Video memory: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD NOTE: Not supported by law to ship with your computer, go to support.dell...
... NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by computers shipped with Intel i7 and Intel i5 quad-core processors. Blinking amber light - For a complete and current listing of the specifications for your computer. PCI-E x16 graphics card Upto 1759 MB (shared) ...light - System Information Chipset Processor Intel® Q57 chipset Intel Core™ i3/i5/i7 series Intel Pentium® dual-core Video Video type: Integrated Discrete Video memory: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD NOTE: Not supported by law to ship with your computer, go to support.dell...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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... the network and the computer. Off (no light) - For information on the diagnostic lights, see the Service Manual available on the Dell Support website at the back of the computer) and the electrical outlet. Network activity light on and is not detecting a physical connection ....dell.com/manuals. Coin-cell battery 3V CR2032 lithium coin cell Y991Mam1.fm Page 7 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:39 PM Control Lights and Diagnostic Lights (continued) Drive activity light Displays the SATA hard drive or optical drive activity. Blue light - Diagnostic lights Four amber lights ...
... the network and the computer. Off (no light) - For information on the diagnostic lights, see the Service Manual available on the Dell Support website at the back of the computer) and the electrical outlet. Network activity light on and is not detecting a physical connection ....dell.com/manuals. Coin-cell battery 3V CR2032 lithium coin cell Y991Mam1.fm Page 7 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:39 PM Control Lights and Diagnostic Lights (continued) Drive activity light Displays the SATA hard drive or optical drive activity. Blue light - Diagnostic lights Four amber lights ...
Technical Guidebook
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DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW Front and Back View FRONT VIEW 1 Drive activity light 4 Network activity light 2 2 Wi-Fi activity light 3 Network activity light 1 5 DVD drive bay 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 External power button connector 8 Diagnostic Lights (4) 9 Power button, power light BACK VIEW 10 Power supply diagnostic button 11 Power supply diagnostic light 12 Cover release latch 13 Padlock ring 14 Security cable slot 15 Power cable connector 16 Back panel connectors 17 Expansion card slots (4) OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 3
DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW Front and Back View FRONT VIEW 1 Drive activity light 4 Network activity light 2 2 Wi-Fi activity light 3 Network activity light 1 5 DVD drive bay 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 External power button connector 8 Diagnostic Lights (4) 9 Power button, power light BACK VIEW 10 Power supply diagnostic button 11 Power supply diagnostic light 12 Cover release latch 13 Padlock ring 14 Security cable slot 15 Power cable connector 16 Back panel connectors 17 Expansion card slots (4) OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 3
Technical Guidebook
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DT Back Panel Connectors BACK PANEL CONNECTORS 1 Serial Connector 1 2 Link Integrity Light 2 3 Network Adapter Connector 2 4 Network Activity Light 2 5 Link Integrity Light 1 6 Network Adapter Connector 1 (TruManage Capability) 7 Network Activity Light 1 8 Serial Connector 2 9 Wi-Fi Connector 10 PS/2 Mouse Connector 11 Line-Out Connector 12 Line-In/Mic Connector 13 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 14 VGA Connector 15 24V Powered USB Connector 16 USB 2.0 Connectors (4) 17 DisplayPort OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 4
DT Back Panel Connectors BACK PANEL CONNECTORS 1 Serial Connector 1 2 Link Integrity Light 2 3 Network Adapter Connector 2 4 Network Activity Light 2 5 Link Integrity Light 1 6 Network Adapter Connector 1 (TruManage Capability) 7 Network Activity Light 1 8 Serial Connector 2 9 Wi-Fi Connector 10 PS/2 Mouse Connector 11 Line-Out Connector 12 Line-In/Mic Connector 13 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 14 VGA Connector 15 24V Powered USB Connector 16 USB 2.0 Connectors (4) 17 DisplayPort OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 4
Technical Guidebook
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Small Form Factor (SFF) Computer View Front and Back View FRONT VIEW 1 Drive activity light 2 Wi-Fi activity light 4 Network activity light 2 5 DVD drive bay 7 External power button connector 8 Diagnostic Lights (4) 3 Network activity light 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9 Power button, power light 1 BACK VIEW 10 Power supply diagnostic button 13 Padlock ring 11 Power supply diagnostic light 14 Security cable slot 12 Cover release latch 15 Power cable connector OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook 16 Back panel connectors 17 Expansion card slots (2) Page 6
Small Form Factor (SFF) Computer View Front and Back View FRONT VIEW 1 Drive activity light 2 Wi-Fi activity light 4 Network activity light 2 5 DVD drive bay 7 External power button connector 8 Diagnostic Lights (4) 3 Network activity light 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9 Power button, power light 1 BACK VIEW 10 Power supply diagnostic button 13 Padlock ring 11 Power supply diagnostic light 14 Security cable slot 12 Cover release latch 15 Power cable connector OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook 16 Back panel connectors 17 Expansion card slots (2) Page 6
Technical Guidebook
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SFF Back Panel Connectors BACK PANEL CONNECTORS 1 Serial Connector 1 2 Link Integrity Light 2 3 Network Adapter Connector 2 4 Network Activity Light 2 5 Link Integrity Light 1 6 Network Adapter Connector 1 (TruManage Capability) 7 Network Activity Light 1 8 Serial Connector 2 9 Wi-Fi Connector 10 PS/2 Mouse Connector 11 Line-Out Connector 12 Line-In/Mic Connector 13 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 14 VGA Connector 15 24V Powered USB Connector 16 USB 2.0 Connectors (4) 17 DisplayPort OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 7
SFF Back Panel Connectors BACK PANEL CONNECTORS 1 Serial Connector 1 2 Link Integrity Light 2 3 Network Adapter Connector 2 4 Network Activity Light 2 5 Link Integrity Light 1 6 Network Adapter Connector 1 (TruManage Capability) 7 Network Activity Light 1 8 Serial Connector 2 9 Wi-Fi Connector 10 PS/2 Mouse Connector 11 Line-Out Connector 12 Line-In/Mic Connector 13 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 14 VGA Connector 15 24V Powered USB Connector 16 USB 2.0 Connectors (4) 17 DisplayPort OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 7
Service Manual
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... information regarding the configuration of your 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 vary by computers shipped...
... information regarding the configuration of your 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 vary by computers shipped...
Service Manual
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...) - 32 bits Mini-tower two 120-pin connectors Desktop two 120-pin connectors Small form factor one 3-pin connector Controls and Lights Front of the computer Power button Power light push button blinking blue - four PCI Express lanes Mini-tower one 164-pin connector Desktop one 164-pin connector Small form factor...
...) - 32 bits Mini-tower two 120-pin connectors Desktop two 120-pin connectors Small form factor one 3-pin connector Controls and Lights Front of the computer Power button Power light push button blinking blue - four PCI Express lanes Mini-tower one 164-pin connector Desktop one 164-pin connector Small form factor...
Service Manual
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...the test button. Network connectivity light blue - Network activity light on the front panel. If the LED does not light up . start) - a good 10 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. a blinking yellow light network adapter indicates that the...indicates that the computer is functional. a good 100 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. Diagnostic lights four amber lights on integrated yellow light - orange - yellow - a good 1000 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. The power...
...the test button. Network connectivity light blue - Network activity light on the front panel. If the LED does not light up . start) - a good 10 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. a blinking yellow light network adapter indicates that the...indicates that the computer is functional. a good 100 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. Diagnostic lights four amber lights on integrated yellow light - orange - yellow - a good 1000 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. The power...
Service Manual
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...Expand or collapse all fields Exit BIOS Change a setting Select field to the boot order stored in this key, press when the keyboard lights first flash. This menu is useful when you are also included in the BIOS. Making changes in the BIOS. Memory information: Displays... valid boot devices for the computer. 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 Dell™ logo appears to initiate a one -time boot menu with a...
...Expand or collapse all fields Exit BIOS Change a setting Select field to the boot order stored in this key, press when the keyboard lights first flash. This menu is useful when you are also included in the BIOS. Making changes in the BIOS. Memory information: Displays... valid boot devices for the computer. 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 Dell™ logo appears to initiate a one -time boot menu with a...
Service Manual
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... appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that you print these procedures before you...
... appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that you print these procedures before you...
Service Manual
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... the device list in your computer. Close the test screen to return to proceed. 6. The power light states are running the test. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want . After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for more information. If a problem...
... the device list in your computer. Close the test screen to return to proceed. 6. The power light states are running the test. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want . After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for more information. If a problem...
Service Manual
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... that the power supply needs to determine which state the system is off , light is not yet active. If the Hard Drive light is in S0 state, the normal power state of the light at power up . Second state of a functioning machine. Code Cause 1-1-2 Microprocessor...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. If the Hard Drive light on, it is probable that the power supply is probable that can help you identify a faulty component or assembly. Beep Codes If ...
... that the power supply needs to determine which state the system is off , light is not yet active. If the Hard Drive light is in S0 state, the normal power state of the light at power up . Second state of a functioning machine. Code Cause 1-1-2 Microprocessor...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. If the Hard Drive light on, it is probable that the power supply is probable that can help you identify a faulty component or assembly. Beep Codes If ...
Service Manual
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... . A possible system board Replace the CPU with a peripheral. Remove all modules without error. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of the lights help troubleshoot a problem, your system board. Memory modules are turned on properly. A possible system board, power supply, or peripheral failure has ...occurred. If the LED next to a different DIMM connector and restart the computer. If it with your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the back of the power supply unit. If two or more memory modules are securely connected to...
... . A possible system board Replace the CPU with a peripheral. Remove all modules without error. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of the lights help troubleshoot a problem, your system board. Memory modules are turned on properly. A possible system board, power supply, or peripheral failure has ...occurred. If the LED next to a different DIMM connector and restart the computer. If it with your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the back of the power supply unit. If two or more memory modules are securely connected to...