Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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7 optical-drive eject button 8 optical-drive filler panel 9 flex bay (for optional floppy drive 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) or memory card reader) 11 headphone connector 12 microphone connector Mini Tower - Back View 3 4 2 5 1 6 7 1 power supply check button 2 power supply check light 3 cover-release latch and padlock ring 4 security cable slot (security screw also an option) 8 About Your Computer
7 optical-drive eject button 8 optical-drive filler panel 9 flex bay (for optional floppy drive 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) or memory card reader) 11 headphone connector 12 microphone connector Mini Tower - Back View 3 4 2 5 1 6 7 1 power supply check button 2 power supply check light 3 cover-release latch and padlock ring 4 security cable slot (security screw also an option) 8 About Your Computer
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Back View 1 23 4 7 6 5 1 expansion card slots (4) 3 power supply check light 5 security cable slot 7 back-panel connectors 2 power supply check button 4 cover-release latch and padlock ring (security screw also an option) 6 power connector About Your Computer 11 Desktop -
Back View 1 23 4 7 6 5 1 expansion card slots (4) 3 power supply check light 5 security cable slot 7 back-panel connectors 2 power supply check button 4 cover-release latch and padlock ring (security screw also an option) 6 power connector About Your Computer 11 Desktop -
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Small Form Factor- Back View 1 2 3 4 1 expansion-card slots (2) 3 power supply check light 5 security cable slot 7 back-panel connectors 5 7 6 2 power supply check button 4 cover-release latch and padlock ring (security screw also an option) 6 power connector 14 About Your Computer
Small Form Factor- Back View 1 2 3 4 1 expansion-card slots (2) 3 power supply check light 5 security cable slot 7 back-panel connectors 5 7 6 2 power supply check button 4 cover-release latch and padlock ring (security screw also an option) 6 power connector 14 About Your Computer
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... link light blue WiFi (optional) link light blue Rear of the power system by using the power supply wattage rating. Link integrity light (on link integrity light color is based on and is located. DC power supply Wattage Mini Tower: 305 W Desktop: 255 W Small Form Factor:... Amber/Yellow off (no light) - The power supply is calculated by pressing the test button. When the system's power supply voltage are on yellow blinking light integrated network adapter) Power AC - Customers can test the health of computer: Power supply light solid green - Network activity light (on...
... link light blue WiFi (optional) link light blue Rear of the power system by using the power supply wattage rating. Link integrity light (on link integrity light color is based on and is located. DC power supply Wattage Mini Tower: 305 W Desktop: 255 W Small Form Factor:... Amber/Yellow off (no light) - The power supply is calculated by pressing the test button. When the system's power supply voltage are on yellow blinking light integrated network adapter) Power AC - Customers can test the health of computer: Power supply light solid green - Network activity light (on...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... 2 If the LED next to the switch illuminates, the problem may be with the power supply. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the rear of the power supply unit. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). 4 If the LED still does not illuminate, the problem is ...and external peripherals, and press and hold the power supply test button.If it illuminates, there could be a problem with a peripheral. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Press and hold the power supply button. Suggested Resolution 1 Power off computer, leaving the computer plugged in. If...
... 2 If the LED next to the switch illuminates, the problem may be with the power supply. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the rear of the power supply unit. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). 4 If the LED still does not illuminate, the problem is ...and external peripherals, and press and hold the power supply test button.If it illuminates, there could be a problem with a peripheral. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Press and hold the power supply button. Suggested Resolution 1 Power off computer, leaving the computer plugged in. If...
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...If the problem persists, the motherboard is connected and powered on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). A possible motherboard failure has occurred. • Disconnect all peripheral cards from the power supply unit. • If the system still fails to... the operating system. • Ensure that the display is probably bad. "Contacting Dell" on page 66. • If the problem persists, the ...
...If the problem persists, the motherboard is connected and powered on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). A possible motherboard failure has occurred. • Disconnect all peripheral cards from the power supply unit. • If the system still fails to... the operating system. • Ensure that the display is probably bad. "Contacting Dell" on page 66. • If the problem persists, the ...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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...card reader) 11 headphone connector 12 microphone connector 13 power supply check button 14 power supply check light 15 cover release latch and padlock ring 16 security cable slot 17 power connector 18 back panel connectors 19 expansion-card slots ...(4) Desktop - Front and Back View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 98 7 6 5 13 14 15 16 19 18 17 1 power button, power light 3 CD/DVD drive tray eject button 2 CD/DVD drive 4 Dell...
...card reader) 11 headphone connector 12 microphone connector 13 power supply check button 14 power supply check light 15 cover release latch and padlock ring 16 security cable slot 17 power connector 18 back panel connectors 19 expansion-card slots ...(4) Desktop - Front and Back View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 98 7 6 5 13 14 15 16 19 18 17 1 power button, power light 3 CD/DVD drive tray eject button 2 CD/DVD drive 4 Dell...
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Front and Back View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 9 13 8 76 5 14 15 16 19 18 17 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 headphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 13 expansion card slots (4) 15 power supply check light 17 security cable slot 19 back panel connectors 6 microphone connector 8 flex bay (for optional floppy drive, memory card reader, or second 3.5-inch hard disk drive) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights 14 power supply check button 16 cover release latch and padlock ring 18 power connector Small Form Factor-
Front and Back View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 9 13 8 76 5 14 15 16 19 18 17 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 headphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 13 expansion card slots (4) 15 power supply check light 17 security cable slot 19 back panel connectors 6 microphone connector 8 flex bay (for optional floppy drive, memory card reader, or second 3.5-inch hard disk drive) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights 14 power supply check button 16 cover release latch and padlock ring 18 power connector Small Form Factor-
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... 3 CD/DVD drive (slimline) 5 Dell badge 7 microphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 13 expansion card slots (2) 15 power supply check light 17 security cable slot 19 back panel connectors 2 slimline flex bay (for optional wireless connector 8 line-out connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 10 ... for optional floppy drive or memory card reader) 4 CD/DVD drive eject button 6 headphone connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights 14 power supply check button 16 cover release latch and padlock ring 18...
... 3 CD/DVD drive (slimline) 5 Dell badge 7 microphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 13 expansion card slots (2) 15 power supply check light 17 security cable slot 19 back panel connectors 2 slimline flex bay (for optional wireless connector 8 line-out connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 10 ... for optional floppy drive or memory card reader) 4 CD/DVD drive eject button 6 headphone connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights 14 power supply check button 16 cover release latch and padlock ring 18...
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...3.5-inch bay NOTE: The CD/DVD drives are determined by the number of computer: Power button push button Power light Blue light - Blinking blue in sleep state; This could be a system board or a power supply problem. Diagnostic lights (four) Blinking amber, solid amber, or off. A solid...light - one external 3.5-inch bay, two internal 3.5-inch bays Desktop - The blinking amber indicates a problem with two 2.5- The computer is powered on state. one external 5.25-inch slimline bay, one external 3.5-inch slimline bay, one internal 3.5-inch bay NOTE: The desktop platform can...
...3.5-inch bay NOTE: The CD/DVD drives are determined by the number of computer: Power button push button Power light Blue light - Blinking blue in sleep state; This could be a system board or a power supply problem. Diagnostic lights (four) Blinking amber, solid amber, or off. A solid...light - one external 3.5-inch bay, two internal 3.5-inch bays Desktop - The blinking amber indicates a problem with two 2.5- The computer is powered on state. one external 5.25-inch slimline bay, one external 3.5-inch slimline bay, one internal 3.5-inch bay NOTE: The desktop platform can...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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Orange, 1000 - Green, 100 - Amber/Yellow network adapter) Off (no light) - Voltage 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Mini Tower - 305 W (standard); 255 W (EPA) Desktop - 255 W (standard or EPA) Small Form Factor - 235 W (standard or EPA) Current consumption Mini Tower - 3.6 A/1.8 A Desktop - ...color is not detecting a physical connection to the network. The computer is based on the link speed: (on integrated network adapter) Power DC power supply: NOTE: See the safety information that shipped with your computer for important voltage-setting information. light (on integrated 10 -
Orange, 1000 - Green, 100 - Amber/Yellow network adapter) Off (no light) - Voltage 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Mini Tower - 305 W (standard); 255 W (EPA) Desktop - 255 W (standard or EPA) Small Form Factor - 235 W (standard or EPA) Current consumption Mini Tower - 3.6 A/1.8 A Desktop - ...color is not detecting a physical connection to the network. The computer is based on the link speed: (on integrated network adapter) Power DC power supply: NOTE: See the safety information that shipped with your computer for important voltage-setting information. light (on integrated 10 -
Technology Guide
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...system management tools they need to look no further than the OptiPlex 960. Protect systems and data with your choice of highly customizable, global service and support options throughout the PC lifecycle. with Dell's power supply, which is up to being the greenest PC company on... the planet. The stylish new OptiPlex 960 delivers advanced technologies to own, enabling: Remote system diagnosis and repair, reducing desk...
...system management tools they need to look no further than the OptiPlex 960. Protect systems and data with your choice of highly customizable, global service and support options throughout the PC lifecycle. with Dell's power supply, which is up to being the greenest PC company on... the planet. The stylish new OptiPlex 960 delivers advanced technologies to own, enabling: Remote system diagnosis and repair, reducing desk...
Technology Guide
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Hard Drive Activity Light 2 Link Integrity Light 3 Wi-FI Light (optional) 4 Diagnostic Lights 5 Power Button, Power Lights 6 Optical Drive 7 Optical Eject Button Drive 8 Optical Drive Filler Panel Flex Bay (for optional 9... memory card reader) 10 USB 2.0 Connectors (4) 11 Headphone Connector 12 Microphone Connector BACK VIEW 1 Power Supply Built in Self Test Button 2 Power Supply Status Light Cover-release latch 3 and padlock ring (security screw optional) 4 Security Cable Slot...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Hard Drive Activity Light 2 Link Integrity Light 3 Wi-FI Light (optional) 4 Diagnostic Lights 5 Power Button, Power Lights 6 Optical Drive 7 Optical Eject Button Drive 8 Optical Drive Filler Panel Flex Bay (for optional 9... memory card reader) 10 USB 2.0 Connectors (4) 11 Headphone Connector 12 Microphone Connector BACK VIEW 1 Power Supply Built in Self Test Button 2 Power Supply Status Light Cover-release latch 3 and padlock ring (security screw optional) 4 Security Cable Slot...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Power Button, Power Light 2 5.25" Drive Bay 6 Bezel 7 Microphone Connector 3 Headphone Connector 8 3.5" Drive Bay 4 USB 2.0 Connectors (2) 9 Diagnostic Lights 5 Dell Badge BACK VIEW 1 Expansion card slots (4) 2 Power Supply Built in Self Test Button 3 Power Supply Status Light Cover-release Latch 4 and Padlock Ring (security screw optional) 5 Security Cable Slot 6 Power Connector 7 Back-panel Connectors 6
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Power Button, Power Light 2 5.25" Drive Bay 6 Bezel 7 Microphone Connector 3 Headphone Connector 8 3.5" Drive Bay 4 USB 2.0 Connectors (2) 9 Diagnostic Lights 5 Dell Badge BACK VIEW 1 Expansion card slots (4) 2 Power Supply Built in Self Test Button 3 Power Supply Status Light Cover-release Latch 4 and Padlock Ring (security screw optional) 5 Security Cable Slot 6 Power Connector 7 Back-panel Connectors 6
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (SFF) VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Power Button, Power Light 6 Headphone Connector 2 5.25" Drive Bay 7 Microphone Connector 3.5" Flex Bay for Floppy 3 Drive (optional) or 8 USB 2.0 Connectors (2) Media Card (optional) 4 Dell Badge 9 Diagnostic Lights 5 Bezel BACK VIEW 1 Expansion card slots (2) 5 Security Cable Slot 2 Power Supply Check Button 6 Power Cable Connector 3 Power Supply Check Light 7 Back-panel Connectors Cover-release Latch 4 and Padlock Ring (security screw optional) 8
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (SFF) VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Power Button, Power Light 6 Headphone Connector 2 5.25" Drive Bay 7 Microphone Connector 3.5" Flex Bay for Floppy 3 Drive (optional) or 8 USB 2.0 Connectors (2) Media Card (optional) 4 Dell Badge 9 Diagnostic Lights 5 Bezel BACK VIEW 1 Expansion card slots (2) 5 Security Cable Slot 2 Power Supply Check Button 6 Power Cable Connector 3 Power Supply Check Light 7 Back-panel Connectors Cover-release Latch 4 and Padlock Ring (security screw optional) 8
Technology Guide
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SYSTEM LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS Temperature Operating Non-Operating (Storage) Relative Humidity Maximum vibration Operating Non-Operating Maximum Shock Operating Non-...if more than one 12v rail) 80 W 240W 80 W 240W 91.5 W N/A 91.5 W N/A 88 W N/A 88 W N/A 19 1 These form factors utilize a more efficient Active Power Factor Correction (APFC) power supply. Dell recommends only Universal Power Supplies (UPS) based on Sine Wave output for APFC PSUs, not an approximation of 2 msec +/10% (equivalent to 50 in /sec [51 cm...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE SYSTEM LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS Temperature Operating Non-Operating (Storage) Relative Humidity Maximum vibration Operating Non-Operating Maximum Shock Operating Non-...if more than one 12v rail) 80 W 240W 80 W 240W 91.5 W N/A 91.5 W N/A 88 W N/A 88 W N/A 19 1 These form factors utilize a more efficient Active Power Factor Correction (APFC) power supply. Dell recommends only Universal Power Supplies (UPS) based on Sine Wave output for APFC PSUs, not an approximation of 2 msec +/10% (equivalent to 50 in /sec [51 cm...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE POWER (CONT.) BTUs/h (based on PSU max wattage) 3.3v CMOS battery (type and estimated battery life) Power Supply Fan Compliance: Energy Star Compliant Blue Angel Compliant Climate Savers / 80Plus Compliant FEMP Standby Power Compliant AUDIO MT APFC EPA 560 BTU 153.5 ...recording/playback) Signal to Noise Ratio Analog Audio Dolby Digital THX Digital out (S/PDIF) Audio Jack Impedance Microphone Line-In Line-Out Headphone Internal Speaker Power Rating MT DT SFF X X X 2 16, 20, and 24-bit resolution Independent 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 32, 44...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE POWER (CONT.) BTUs/h (based on PSU max wattage) 3.3v CMOS battery (type and estimated battery life) Power Supply Fan Compliance: Energy Star Compliant Blue Angel Compliant Climate Savers / 80Plus Compliant FEMP Standby Power Compliant AUDIO MT APFC EPA 560 BTU 153.5 ...recording/playback) Signal to Noise Ratio Analog Audio Dolby Digital THX Digital out (S/PDIF) Audio Jack Impedance Microphone Line-In Line-Out Headphone Internal Speaker Power Rating MT DT SFF X X X 2 16, 20, and 24-bit resolution Independent 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 32, 44...