Dell OptiPlex 980 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex 980 Support Question
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Question posted by chphn on May 16th, 2014
On Optiplex Dell 980 What 4 Beeps Mean
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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on May 20th, 2014 6:43 AM
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chphn,
There would be a diagnostic sequence of 3 beeps coming from the system. Click the link below to view the online manual and to see how to determine the beep code error sequence and how to resolve the problem.
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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1
... 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; Y991Mam1.fm Page 1 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:39 PM
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980
Setup and Features Information
Mini Tower -
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 8
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Desktop
39.70 cm (15.62 inches) 10.90 cm (4.29 inches) 34.80 cm (13.70 inches) 8.30 kg (18...
Service Manual - Page 1
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
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Notes, Cautions, and...
Service Manual - Page 2
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Working on Your Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools...ground yourself by the online or telephone service and support team. Hold a card by its edges or by Dell is unplugged to ensure your product documentation, or as directed by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as authorized...
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Removing and Replacing Parts
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
Cover Drive Cover Optical Drive Hard Drive/Cage Front Panel Expansion Card Wireless Module Processor Fan Heat Sink and Processor
Memory ...
Service Manual - Page 12
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System Board Layout
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
1 service mode jumper (Service_Mode) 2 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST)... (12V POWER)
13
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14
front panel connector (FRONTPANEL)
15 internal buzzer (BEEP)
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17 SATA drive connectors (SATA0-3)
18 intruder connector (INTRUDER)
19 internal ...
Service Manual - Page 14
... bring up the diagnostics for the computer. Using the boot menu does not make changes to user-definable settings.
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System Setup
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop
Boot Menu Navigation Keystrokes Entering System Setup System Setup Menu Options
Boot Menu
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Service Manual - Page 19
... logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Back to Contents Page
Diagnostics
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Service Manual - Page 26
... to view the following illustrations. 1. 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
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Service Manual - Page 28
... Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Cover
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Cover
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to view the following...
Service Manual - Page 30
... latch toward the base of the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Drive Panel
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Removing...
Service Manual - Page 32
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Optical Drive
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices...
Service Manual - Page 35
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Hard Drive
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Disconnect the data and power cables ...
Service Manual - Page 38
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Front Panel
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the drive cover. 3. Removing the Cover
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Service Manual - Page 41
... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Pull back the expansion slot release latch. Removing the Cover
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Expansion Card
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
Service Manual - Page 43
... wireless antennae port towards the power supply. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Wireless Module
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Removing...
Service Manual - Page 49
.../regulatory_compliance. Removing the Fan
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Fan
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working...
Service Manual - Page 52
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Heat Sink and Processor
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
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Service Manual - Page 57
... Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
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Memory
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
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Service Manual - Page 59
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Internal Speaker
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