Dell OptiPlex 980 Support Question
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Question posted by pastorunathi on March 12th, 2013
My Dell Optiplex320 Keep On Flashing Orange Light Doesn't Turn On How Do I Fix I
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Request from prateekk007 on March 12th, 2013 6:10 AM
Hi pastorunathi
Hi pastorunathi
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Answer #1: Posted by prateekk007 on March 12th, 2013 6:11 AM
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Hi pastorunathi
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Related Dell OptiPlex 980 Manual Pages
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1
Desktop: DCNE1F; 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.
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14
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16 17
1 drive activity light 2 network activity light 3 Wi...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 2
... 19, 2010 4:39 PM
Desktop - Front and Back View
1 11
10 9 8
7
2 6
3
5
4
12
13
18
17
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1 power button, power light
2 optical 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...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 3
... 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...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 5
... the monitor and the computer. b The black DisplayPort cable.
1 Connect the network cable (optional).
2 Connect the modem (optional). For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Y991Mam1.fm Page 5 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:39 PM
Quick Setup
WARNING: Before you did not order them.
3 Connect the monitor using only...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 6
...memory
four DIMM slots 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz DDR3 1 GB 16 GB
Drives
Mini Tower Desktop
Externally accessible:
3.5-inch drive bays
one
one
5.25-inch drive bays
two
one
Internally accessible:
3.5-inch SATA drive bays
two
one
... Video memory:
Integrated
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
NOTE: Not supported by law
to support.dell.com.
Blinking amber light -
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 7
...lights
up , the power
supply may be defective. Off (no light) -
Orange light -
Power
Wattage Maximum heat dissipation
Voltage
Mini Tower (DCSM1F)
EPA
255 W 1060 BTU/hr
100-240 VAC
APFC
305 W 1600 BTU/hr
100-240 VAC
Desktop...lights
Four amber lights located on and is turned on the front panel of the computer) and the electrical outlet. Network activity light
Blue light...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 8
...18.70 cm (7.36 inches) 43.10 cm (16.96 inches) 11.40 kg (25.13 lb)
Desktop
39.70 cm (15.62 inches) 10.90 cm (4.29 inches) 34.80 cm (13.70 inches...unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. is protected by Macrovision, and is a trademark of this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are registered trademarks and Core is intended for more information on:
• Safety best practices &#...
Technical Guidebook - Page 1
DELL™ OPTIPLEX XE
TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK
INSIDE THE 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 ...
Service Manual - Page 2
... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back of the computer. Back to Contents Page
Working on Your Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to...
Service Manual - Page 3
... turning on your computer.
1. Ensure that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.
Connect your computer. 3. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off...following tools: Small flat-blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Small plastic scribe Flash BIOS update program media
Turning Off Your Computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and ...
Service Manual - Page 8
... with the system board or power supply. indicates that the computer is present. Power supply light
green light -
the power supply is turned on the front panel. Power Wattage
Mini-tower Desktop Small form factor Maximum heat dissipation Mini-tower
Desktop
255 W (EPA)
255 W (EPA)
235 W (EPA)
1000 BTU/hr (EPA)
1000 BTU/hr (EPA...
Service Manual - Page 14
...
, left- Press to enter System Setup and make any changes to the boot order stored in this key, press when the keyboard lights first flash. 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 - Page 19
... device list appears, highlight Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive and press . 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 see the Microsoft® Windows®...
Service Manual - Page 20
...Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your
Test
part. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information about the system state, but legacy power light...run a test from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc.
5. Power Button Light Codes
The diagnostic lights give much more and requires you are having.
2. 4. The device list may indicate...
Service Manual - Page 21
... lists the beep codes that an onboard regulator or VRM has failed. If the Hard Drive light on, it has started fetching op-codes. Second state of beeps that identifies the problem or... the computer from completing the boot routine until the indicated condition is corrected. The BIOS will turn the light to this state to determine which state the system is in . Indicates system has power, ...
Service Manual - Page 23
... button.
The computer hardware is installed, try moving it illuminates, there could be corrupt or missing. Remove all four lights turn off before turning off or not receiving power. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash before booting to the system board. A possible system board failure has occurred.
Allow one minute for the power...
Service Manual - Page 26
... illustrations. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Cover
NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com to Contents Page
Cover
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Pull...
Service Manual - Page 28
... latch. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Cover
NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com to Contents Page
Cover
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
Service Manual - Page 32
... the drive panel. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Optical Drive
NOTE: You may need to Contents Page
Optical Drive
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to install Adobe...
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