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Dell Optiplex 960 Wont Boot To Windows
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Related Dell OptiPlex 960 Manual Pages
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 1
For more
information about your computer. Models DCSM, DCNE, DCCY
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Optiplex™ 960 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com.
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 960 Setup and Features Information
Mini Tower - Front and Back View
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1 hard drive activity light 3 WiFi (...
Technology Guide - Page 3
... Processor Advanced manageability tools for dual high-resolution displays, and a diskless option to look no further than the OptiPlex 960. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960
Professional users seeking a sophisticated, powerful desktop need , with top-of highly customizable, global service and support options throughout the PC lifecycle.
with...
Technology Guide - Page 4
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW
FRONT VIEW
1
Hard Drive Activity Light
2 Link Integrity Light
3 Wi-FI Light (optional)
4 Diagnostic Lights
5
Power Button, Power ...
Technology Guide - Page 5
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 Serial Connector
...
Technology Guide - Page 6
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW
FRONT VIEW
1
Power Button, Power Light
2 5.25" Drive Bay
6 Bezel 7 Microphone Connector
3 Headphone Connector 8 3.5" Drive Bay
4 USB 2.0 Connectors (2) 9 Diagnostic Lights 5 Dell Badge
BACK VIEW
1
Expansion card slots (4)
2
Power Supply Built in Self Test Button
3
Power Supply Status Light
Cover-release Latch...
Technology Guide - Page 7
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 Connctor
3 Serial Connector
10 USB 2.0 Connectors (6)
4 Link ...
Technology Guide - Page 8
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (SFF) VIEW
FRONT VIEW
1
Power Button, Power Light
6 Headphone Connector
2 5.25" Drive Bay
7 Microphone Connector
3.5" Flex Bay for Floppy
3 Drive (optional) or
8 USB 2.0 Connectors (2)
Media Card (optional)
4 Dell Badge
9 Diagnostic Lights
5 Bezel
BACK VIEW
1 Expansion card slots (2) 5 Security Cable Slot
2...
Technology Guide - Page 9
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
4 Link Integrity Light
5
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Technology Guide - Page 10
...Windows Vista® operating system Windows XP® operating system Other OS Media Support
MT
DT
SFF
Windows Vista® SP1 Business (32 and 64 bit), Windows Vista® SP1 Ultimate (32 bit),
Windows® XP Professional SP3 via Windows... - no dedicated LOM EEPROM
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MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
Technology Guide - Page 11
... on a worldwide basis.
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. They also enable companies to Dell customers. The following GSP processors identified below will be made available to...
Technology Guide - Page 12
...system is available to physically visit systems. The OptiPlex 960 supports the latest generation of Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use four 2GB...
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Dell's innovative approach to scalable remote client management offers you to address many issues remotely rather than 4GB. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES
NOTE...
Technology Guide - Page 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-...
Technology Guide - Page 14
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
DRIVES AND REMOVABLE STORAGE (CONT.)
MT
DT
SFF
3.5" RAID 1 Data Protection: ...5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s
Combo Drive CD-RW Floppy Disketrv:
Floppy Drive Media Card Reader: (uses Floppy Diskette Drive slot)
Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Reader
SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s
1.44MB 480Mb/s
1.44MB
1 For hard drives, GB means...
Technology Guide - Page 15
... low profile card or full height card with optional riser. See chassis diagrams section for maximum card dimensions support. SFF supports low profile card. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
SYSTEM BOARD CONNECTORS NOTE: See Detailed Engineering Specifications for port/connector locations USB 2.0 (includes two internal) Serial PS/2 eSATA Parallel Network Connector...
Technology Guide - Page 16
...For high speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required. 2 Intel Active Management Technology supported only with optional riser. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
EXTERNAL PORTS/CONNECTORS (CONT.)
See chassis diagrams section for port/connector locations Audio: Microphone-in Headphone Stereo line-in/microphone Speakers line...
Technology Guide - Page 21
...DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
COMMUNICATIONS - For high speed transmission, connection to 80% (non-condensing) Windows® XP, Windows Vista® Ultimate, Windows Vista® Business 32 bit/64 bit, Windows...compliance (example 802.1P) Hardware Certifications (example FCC, B, GS mark...) Boot ROM Support Network Transfer Mode (example Full Duplex, Half Duplex)
Network ...
Technology Guide - Page 22
...% max
Vista 32/64, Windows XP 32/64
Vista 32/64, Windows XP 32/64
22 SFF supports low profile card. MODEM
NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with optional riser.
Pulse Coded Modulation (V.92/V.90) TCM - DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE COMMUNICATIONS - V.92...
Technology Guide - Page 23
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
COMMUNICATIONS - MODEM V.92 DATA/FAX CONTROLLERLESS MODEM Power Requirements Chipset Dimensions of full height card inches/centimeters (L X H) Dimensions of 25 ºC to 35 ºC) Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows
Vista 64-bit
23 WIRELESS INTERNAL INTEL 5300 802.11 DRAFT-N WIFI (WITH REMOTE WAKE UP SUPPORT...
Technology Guide - Page 36
... 12:00 AM Disable Disable S3
Maintenance
Service Tag: SERR Message:
Set by the factory. Enable
Post Behavior
Fast Boot:
Enable
Numlock Key:
Enable
POST Hotkeys:
Enable
Keyboard Errors:
Enable
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BIOS DEFAULTS Drives
BIOS Factory Defaults (All chassis unless noted)
Diskette drive:
USB
SATA-0: SATA-1: SATA...