Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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...Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Setup and Features Information Mini Tower - Desktop: DCNE1F; and Small Form Factor: DCCY1F series February 2010 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 6 optical drive 7 optical drive eject button 8 optical...
...Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Setup and Features Information Mini Tower - Desktop: DCNE1F; and Small Form Factor: DCCY1F series February 2010 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 6 optical drive 7 optical drive eject button 8 optical...
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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...dual-core Video Video type: Integrated Discrete Video memory: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD NOTE: Not supported by law to support.dell.com. Solid amber light (when the computer does not start) - PCI-E x16 graphics card Upto 1759 MB (shared) NOTE: The memory shared is ...problem with Intel i7 and Intel i5 quad-core processors. indicates power-on state. For a complete and current listing of the computer. Blinking blue light - Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacity Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory four DIMM slots 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB 1066 MHz ...
...dual-core Video Video type: Integrated Discrete Video memory: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD NOTE: Not supported by law to support.dell.com. Solid amber light (when the computer does not start) - PCI-E x16 graphics card Upto 1759 MB (shared) NOTE: The memory shared is ...problem with Intel i7 and Intel i5 quad-core processors. indicates power-on state. For a complete and current listing of the computer. Blinking blue light - Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacity Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory four DIMM slots 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB 1066 MHz ...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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...be connected during this test. Network activity light Blue light - The computer is reading data from or writing data to the power connector (at support.dell.com/manuals. For information on the diagnostic lights, see the Service Manual available on the Dell Support website at the back of computer ...Link integrity light on Yellow light - NOTE: You can test the health of the computer...
...be connected during this test. Network activity light Blue light - The computer is reading data from or writing data to the power connector (at support.dell.com/manuals. For information on the diagnostic lights, see the Service Manual available on the Dell Support website at the back of computer ...Link integrity light on Yellow light - NOTE: You can test the health of the computer...
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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... PCI 2.3 data width (maximum) - 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...
... PCI 2.3 data width (maximum) - 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...
Service Manual
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...The power cable must be defective. When the system's power supply voltage is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Network activity light on integrated network adapter green - start) - indicates a problem with the system board or power supply. indicates that the computer is ...within specification, the self-test LED lights up , the power supply may be connected during this test. Power Wattage Mini-tower Desktop Small form factor Maximum heat dissipation Mini...
...The power cable must be defective. When the system's power supply voltage is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Network activity light on integrated network adapter green - start) - indicates a problem with the system board or power supply. indicates that the computer is ...within specification, the self-test LED lights up , the power supply may be connected during this test. Power Wattage Mini-tower Desktop Small form factor Maximum heat dissipation Mini...
Service Manual
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...on the boot menu depend on your computer and may vary depending on the bootable devices installed in this key, press when the keyboard lights first flash. Memory information: Displays Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Number of Active Channels, Memory Technology, DIMM_1 Size, DIMM_2 Size. Press to.... This menu is useful when you have trouble entering System Setup using this menu. 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...
...on the boot menu depend on your computer and may vary depending on the bootable devices installed in this key, press when the keyboard lights first flash. Memory information: Displays Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Number of Active Channels, Memory Technology, DIMM_1 Size, DIMM_2 Size. Press to.... This menu is useful when you have trouble entering System Setup using this menu. 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...
Service Manual
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... ensure that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . Shut down your computer and try again. 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 optional and may not ship with your computer.
... ensure that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . Shut down your computer and try again. 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 optional and may not ship with your computer.
Service Manual
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... Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your computer. The power light states are running the test. Close the test screen to return to run . To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Test Symptom Lists the most common symptoms...
... Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your computer. The power light states are running the test. Close the test screen to return to run . To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Test Symptom Lists the most common symptoms...
Service Manual
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... to indicate it is probable that the power supply is fine. If the Hard Drive light on, it is in S0 state, the normal power state of light at the diagnostic lights for further information. Solid Green System is probable that an onboard regulator or VRM has ...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 video ROM failure If the Hard Drive light is off , light is blank. Beep Codes If the monitor cannot display error messages during the POST. Power is off , it is probable that the power...
... to indicate it is probable that the power supply is fine. If the Hard Drive light on, it is in S0 state, the normal power state of light at the diagnostic lights for further information. Solid Green System is probable that an onboard regulator or VRM has ...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 video ROM failure If the Hard Drive light is off , light is blank. Beep Codes If the monitor cannot display error messages during the POST. Power is off , it is probable that the power...
Service Manual
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...into an electrical outlet and are plugged into a working memory of the power supply unit. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash before booting to the operating system. Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to install additional memory... modules (one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights turn off before turning off. If the computer starts normally, continue to verify that the electrical outlet is installed, try moving it with...
...into an electrical outlet and are plugged into a working memory of the power supply unit. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash before booting to the operating system. Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to install additional memory... modules (one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights turn off before turning off. If the computer starts normally, continue to verify that the electrical outlet is installed, try moving it with...
Service Manual
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... bad one module (see your service manual), then reinstall one . If the computer starts normally, continue to the operating system. failure has occurred. The diagnostic lights are detected. Reseat the 2x2 power connector from the PCI and PCI-E slots and restart the computer.
... bad one module (see your service manual), then reinstall one . If the computer starts normally, continue to the operating system. failure has occurred. The diagnostic lights are detected. Reseat the 2x2 power connector from the PCI and PCI-E slots and restart the computer.