Dell OptiPlex 980 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex 980 Support Question
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Question posted by Garciasantiago on October 1st, 2013
How To Connect 2 Monitors To My Dell 980 Desktop Computer?
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on October 1st, 2013 10:21 PM
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Greetings. Learn how here
http://windows.microsoft.com/is-is/windows-8/how-connect-multiple-monitors ;
Answer #2: Posted by RathishC on October 1st, 2013 10:24 PM
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Hi Garciasantiago,
Please refer to the link given below for steps on how to setup dual monitor to the system:
You can also refer to the Dell Article 635162 on http://dell.to/17EbZmU
Once you click on the link, select the Operating System.
Hope this helps.
Thanks & Regards
Rathish C
#iworkfordell
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Related Dell OptiPlex 980 Manual Pages
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1
... 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 - and Small Form Factor: DCCY1F series
February 2010
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 5
For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. b The black DisplayPort cable.
1 Connect the network cable (optional).
2 Connect the modem (optional). d The DisplayPort-to -DVI adapter cable. 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 one of the procedures...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 6
... Media Accelerator HD
NOTE: Not supported by law
to ship with your computer, go to support.dell.com. Blinking blue light - For a complete and current listing of the specifications for your computer..., 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...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 7
...EPA
255 W 1060 BTU/hr
100-240 VAC
APFC
305 W 1600 BTU/hr
100-240 VAC
Desktop (DCNE1F)
EPA
255 W 1060 BTU/hr
100-240 VAC
APFC
255 W 1337 BTU/hr
100-...available on and is not detecting a physical connection to the power connector (at support.dell.com/manuals. Orange light -
The computer is functional.
A good connection exists between the network and the computer. ...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 8
...to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be authorized by Macrovision, and...) 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) 8....
Technical Guidebook - Page 2
... View Desktop Back Panel Connectors Desktop System Board Small Form Factor Computer (SFF) View Small Form Factor Back Panel Connectors Small Form Factor System Board
MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Operating System, Chipset Processor, Advanced System Manageability Modes, System Monitoring Options Memory... 16
17 18 19 20 21 22-24 24-26 26-32 33-34 35 36 37-38
OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook
Page 2
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 ... 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 - Page 10
...: • The OptiPlex XE uses CPUs from Intel's long lifecycle Embedded Roadmap
• Processor numbers are not a measure of time. cannot be enabled through the Dell factory; DT
SFF
Broadcom TruManage Systems Management Ready
X
X
System Monitoring Options
NOTES: • The Dell Watchdog Timer is hardware based with a software user interface • The Dell Watchdog Timer...
Service Manual - Page 1
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 a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of...
Service Manual - Page 2
... strap or by its pins. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with the product. if you connect a cable, ensure that your work , periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to ensure your... inside the computer.
1. Back to Contents Page
Working on Your Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off...
Service Manual - Page 8
....
Drive activity light
blinking blue - Network connectivity light
blue - If the LED does not light up .
orange -
AC power must be defective. indicates that the computer is reading data from or writing data to the network. For more information, see Diagnostics. Power Wattage
Mini-tower Desktop Small form factor Maximum heat dissipation...
Service Manual - Page 11
Back to Contents Page
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
Back to Contents Page
System Board Layout
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
1 service mode jumper (Service_Mode) 2 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST)
3 battery socket (BATTERY)
4 PCI card connectors ( SLOT 2 & 3)
5
PCI Express x16 card connector(SLOT1)
6
...
Service Manual - Page 14
... 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 Dell™ logo appears to... -time boot menu by pressing Access System Setup by pressing
Menu
Press when the Dell™ logo appears to the boot order stored in the BIOS. Action Expand and...
Service Manual - Page 15
...Miscellaneous Devices
Sets the base I/O address of the SMART(Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. All Floppy drive are enable....disables the following onboard devices:
Front USB PCI slots Audio OptiPlex ON Reader Rear Quad USB WiFi NIC Slot
RAID Autodetect ...Drives
Enables or disables the SATA or ATA drives connected to the system date and time take effect ...
Service Manual - Page 19
... the devices specified in System Setup and is active. 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 Utility Partition and press . 4.
Turn on Dell computers. Then shut down and restart the computer. When the boot device list appears...
Service Manual - Page 26
.../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 that shipped with your computer.
Follow the procedures in Before Working ...
Service Manual - Page 28
... back the cover release latch.
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. Follow the procedures in Before...
Service Manual - Page 30
... computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Removing the Drive Panel
1. Back to Contents Page
Drive Panel
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
Service Manual - Page 65
... Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Back to the hard drive, optical drive and system board. Disconnect and remove all the power cables connected to Contents Page
Power Supply
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety...
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