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Question posted by kwejag on July 27th, 2014

How To Enter Bios Mode In Dell Optoplex 960

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Answer #1: Posted by RaviCatDell on July 27th, 2014 10:22 AM
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Hi kwejag,

I'm a part of Dell Social Media Team. Here's a step by step guide to boot your system to BIOS: http://dell.to/1u8TvfR


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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 960 System Board Mode Configuration - Page 2

... Dell Inc. 2 Note the large mode number on the label. This number is important for step 7 of this procedure and you obtained from the label inside the chassis. Dell Inc. disclaims any USB mass storage devices (such as it down . 9 Reconnect any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are trademarks of Dell...
Technology Guide - Page 3

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Technology Guide - Page 4

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Technology Guide - Page 5

DELLOPTIPLEX960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW (CONT.) BACK PANEL CONNECTORS 1 PS/2 ... 12 SATA Drive Connectors (4) 2 Thermal Sensor Connector 13 Internal USB Flex Bay Connector 3 Internal Speaker Connector (INT SPKR1) 14 BIOS/RTC Reset Jumper Pins 4 Fan (FAN_CPU) Intrusion Switch 15 Connector (INTRUDER) 5 Processor Connector (CPU) 16 PCI Express x16...
Technology Guide - Page 6

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Technology Guide - Page 7

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Technology Guide - Page 8

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Technology Guide - Page 10

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Technology Guide - Page 13

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