Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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Desktop: DCNE1F; and Small 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, ... 12 microphone connector 13 padlock ring 14 security cable slot 15 power cable connector 16 back panel connectors 17 expansion card slots (4) 18 power supply diagnostic button 19 power supply diagnostic light Models: Mini Tower: DCSM1F;
Desktop: DCNE1F; and Small 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, ... 12 microphone connector 13 padlock ring 14 security cable slot 15 power cable connector 16 back panel connectors 17 expansion card slots (4) 18 power supply diagnostic button 19 power supply diagnostic light Models: Mini Tower: DCSM1F;
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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... 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 18 expansion card...
... 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 18 expansion card...
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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)
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... Integrated Discrete Video memory: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD NOTE: Not supported by law to ship with your computer, go to support.dell.com. indicates a problem with the system board or power supply. indicates power-on state. For a complete and current listing of the ...-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, or DVD+/-RW drives Small Form Factor one one (slimline) one two one one (slimline) Control Lights and Diagnostic Lights Front of the computer. indicates a problem with the system board. Y991Mam1.fm Page 6 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:39 PM Specifications NOTE...
... Integrated Discrete Video memory: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD NOTE: Not supported by law to ship with your computer, go to support.dell.com. indicates a problem with the system board or power supply. indicates power-on state. For a complete and current listing of the ...-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, or DVD+/-RW drives Small Form Factor one one (slimline) one two one one (slimline) Control Lights and Diagnostic Lights Front of the computer. indicates a problem with the system board. Y991Mam1.fm Page 6 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:39 PM Specifications NOTE...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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...computer. 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. The power supply is within specification, the self... outlet. When the system's power supply voltage is turned on the Dell Support website at the back of computer Link integrity light on Yellow light - The computer is functional. For information on the diagnostic lights, see the Service Manual available on and is not detecting a...
...computer. 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. The power supply is within specification, the self... outlet. When the system's power supply voltage is turned on the Dell Support website at the back of computer Link integrity light on Yellow light - The computer is functional. For information on the diagnostic lights, see the Service Manual available on and is not detecting a...
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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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
Service Manual
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... are either trademarks or registered trademarks of this material in trademarks and trade names other countries. A00 Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower Working on Your Computer Specifications Removing and Replacing Parts System Board Layout System Setup Diagnostics Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased...
... are either trademarks or registered trademarks of this material in trademarks and trade names other countries. A00 Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower Working on Your Computer Specifications Removing and Replacing Parts System Board Layout System Setup Diagnostics Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased...
Service Manual
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... computer and all attached devices are turned off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2. Ensure that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. Recommended Tools The procedures in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down. The computer turns off...
... computer and all attached devices are turned off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2. Ensure that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. Recommended Tools The procedures in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down. The computer turns off...
Service Manual
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...non-EPA) Network connectivity light blue - indicates that the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. For more information, see Diagnostics. a good 100 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. AC power must be connected to the hard drive. a good 10... the network and the computer. yellow - When the system's power supply voltage is turned on integrated yellow light - Diagnostic lights four amber lights on integrated network adapter green - The power cable must be defective. Drive activity light blinking blue -
...non-EPA) Network connectivity light blue - indicates that the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. For more information, see Diagnostics. a good 100 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. AC power must be connected to the hard drive. a good 10... the network and the computer. yellow - When the system's power supply voltage is turned on integrated yellow light - Diagnostic lights four amber lights on integrated network adapter green - The power cable must be defective. Drive activity light blinking blue -
Service Manual
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... system. If you are also included in the exact same order. General System Board Displays the following keystrokes to user-definable settings. Diagnostics and Enter Setup options are attempting to boot to a particular device or to initiate a one -time boot menu with a list of...Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Number of the 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...
... system. If you are also included in the exact same order. General System Board Displays the following keystrokes to user-definable settings. Diagnostics and Enter Setup options are attempting to boot to a particular device or to initiate a one -time boot menu with a list of...Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Number of the 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...
Service Manual
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... found, run . Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. 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 wait until you see a message stating that you print these procedures before ...On the next startup, the computer boots according to wait until you see the Windows desktop. If you begin. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics software works only on (or restart) your computer. Shut down your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: The Drivers and...
... found, run . Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. 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 wait until you see a message stating that you print these procedures before ...On the next startup, the computer boots according to wait until you see the Windows desktop. If you begin. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics software works only on (or restart) your computer. Shut down your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: The Drivers and...
Service Manual
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...the names of the screen. Configuration Displays your Test part. When the tests are completed, if you want to run . 4. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1. Extended Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. Tab Function Results Displays the results of ...devices. Parameters Allows you are running the test. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Option Function Express Performs a quick test of the Tree problem you ...
...the names of the screen. Configuration Displays your Test part. When the tests are completed, if you want to run . 4. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1. Extended Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. Tab Function Results Displays the results of ...devices. Parameters Allows you are running the test. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Option Function Express Performs a quick test of the Tree problem you ...
Service Manual
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...has failed. Indicates the POWER_GOOD signal is active and it is probable that can help you identify a faulty component or assembly. Look at the diagnostic lights to be generated during the POST, the computer may be replaced. Indicates system has power, but the POWER_GOOD signal is in S0 state,... state, either S1 or S3. If the Hard Drive light is off , light is blank. Blinking Green System is in . Look at the diagnostic lights for video ROM failure Blinking Amber Solid Amber Initial state of a functioning machine. Power is off , it has started fetching op-codes.
...has failed. Indicates the POWER_GOOD signal is active and it is probable that can help you identify a faulty component or assembly. Look at the diagnostic lights to be generated during the POST, the computer may be replaced. Indicates system has power, but the POWER_GOOD signal is in S0 state,... state, either S1 or S3. If the Hard Drive light is off , light is blank. Blinking Green System is in . Look at the diagnostic lights for video ROM failure Blinking Amber Solid Amber Initial state of a functioning machine. Power is off , it has started fetching op-codes.
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... another device, such as a lamp. A possible system board Replace the CPU with a peripheral. 4-4-3 4-4-4 Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Diagnostic Lights To help to identify the problem. Light Pattern Power Diagnostic LEDs Button LED Problem Description The computer is either turned off computer, leaving the computer plugged in the power connector...
... another device, such as a lamp. A possible system board Replace the CPU with a peripheral. 4-4-3 4-4-4 Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Diagnostic Lights To help to identify the problem. Light Pattern Power Diagnostic LEDs Button LED Problem Description The computer is either turned off computer, leaving the computer plugged in the power connector...
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.... If the computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one . A possible system board failure has occurred. The diagnostic lights are detected. A possible coin cell battery failure has occurred. Remove the coin cell battery for memory module/connector placement exist. No memory modules are...
.... If the computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one . A possible system board failure has occurred. The diagnostic lights are detected. A possible coin cell battery failure has occurred. Remove the coin cell battery for memory module/connector placement exist. No memory modules are...