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System Password
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Network Adapter Is Not Available.
In the device manager, drivers of the following devices are missing:1) Ethernet Controller2) PCI Ser...
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1,3,4 Lights On Optiplex 980
the 1,3,4 lights on my optiplex 980 and power button are lit up solid but I have no video. What is w...
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Diagnostic Light 3
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System Not Booting Up
when I power on my Optiplex 980 error lights 1 and 3 and the power button flashes
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Popular Dell OptiPlex 980 Manual Pages
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1
... (4) 11 headphone connector 12 microphone connector 13 padlock ring 14 security cable slot 15 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; 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 6
.... System Information Chipset Processor
Intel® Q57 chipset
Intel Core™ i3/i5/i7 series Intel Pentium® dual-core
Video Video type:
Integrated
Discrete Video memory:
Integrated
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
NOTE: Not supported by law
to support.dell.com. For a complete and current listing of the specifications for your computer. PCI-E x16 graphics card
Upto...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 7
... lights
Four amber lights located on and is not detecting a physical connection to the power connector (at support.dell.com/manuals.
Off (no light) -
Orange light - The power cable must be
connected during this test. The power supply is calculated using the power supply
wattage rating. Network activity light
Blue light - A good 10 Mbps connection exists between the...
Technical Guidebook - Page 2
..., Keyboard and Mouse, Security Security, Service and Support, Software, System Accessories
DETAILED ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS System Dimensions (Physical) System Board Connector Maximum Allowable Dimensions System Level Environmental and Operating Conditions Power, Compliance Audio Communications Graphics/Video Controller Hard Drives Optical Drive BIOS Defaults Chassis Enclosure and Ventilation...
Service Manual - Page 1
...trade names may be used in this material in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other countries. A00 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...
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 Module Internal Speaker Front Thermal Sensor Power Supply Control Panel Front I/O Panel Intrusion Switch Coin-Cell ...
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 ... connector (FAN_CPU)
12 power connector (12V POWER)
13
memory module connectors (DIMM_14)
14
front panel connector (FRONTPANEL)
15 internal buzzer (BEEP)
16 password jumper (PSWD)
17 SATA drive connectors (SATA0-3)
18 ...
Service Manual - Page 14
... are:
Onboard SATA Hard Drive Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive System Setup Diagnostics
This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system.
Back to Contents Page
System Setup
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop
Boot Menu Navigation Keystrokes Entering System Setup System Setup Menu Options
Boot...
Service Manual - Page 15
....
PXE is part of the integrated hard drive controller.
SATA Operation
The "USB Controller" Setup option will recognize USB Floppy drives regardless of the integrated parallel port.
Please disable RAID mode if enabling Image Server. This field controls whether hard drive errors for compatibility with some older operating systems that do not support native resources assigned...
Service Manual - Page 19
...® desktop. Shut down your computer and try again. 3.
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 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...
Service Manual - Page 25
... are properly connected to ensure the boot sequence is supported by removing an expansion card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer. Repeat this process for the devices installed on the screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or optical drive), check system setup to the system board. A possible expansion card failure has...
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 from the hard drive. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the ...
Service Manual - Page 38
... tabs. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the optical drive. 4.
Removing the Cover
1. Remove the hard drive. 5. Back to Contents Page
Front Panel
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
Service Manual - Page 49
... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Fan
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Disconnect the hard-drive power, data, processor-fan power cables on the processor fan.
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Fan
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
Service Manual - Page 65
...; OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Power Supply
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Back to the hard...
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