Dell OptiPlex 960 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex 960 Support Question
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Question posted by Chrsergk on February 7th, 2014
How To Get Into Bios On Dell Optiplex 960
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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on February 10th, 2014 9:38 AM
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Chrsergk,
To enter the bios on the optiplex 960 you would start the computer and TAP the F2 key. You will then see entering system setup. Once in the bios you can make changes then press F10 to save changes and exit back to the windows login page.
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Related Dell OptiPlex 960 Manual Pages
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 1
Dell™ Optiplex™ 960 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. Models DCSM, DCNE, DCCY
www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more
information about your computer.
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 960 Setup and Features Information
Mini Tower - About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. Front ...
Technology Guide - Page 3
... available. Performance at the OptiPlex 960 level is just one of the reasons Dell is a world leader in the OptiPlex 960, with top-of-the-line processors, generous memory options, native support for access to asset retirement. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960
Professional users seeking a sophisticated, powerful desktop need , with your choice...
Technology Guide - Page 4
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 ...
Technology Guide - Page 5
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW (CONT.)
BACK PANEL CONNECTORS
1 PS/2 ...
12
SATA Drive Connectors (4)
2
Thermal Sensor Connector
13
Internal USB Flex Bay Connector
3
Internal Speaker Connector (INT SPKR1)
14
BIOS/RTC Reset Jumper Pins
4 Fan (FAN_CPU)
Intrusion Switch 15 Connector
(INTRUDER)
5
Processor Connector (CPU)
16
PCI Express x16...
Technology Guide - Page 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...
Technology Guide - Page 7
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW (CONT.)
BACK PANEL CONNECTORS
1 PS/2 Mouse Connector 8 Line-out Connector
2 Parallel Connector
9
Line-in/Microphone Connctor
3 Serial Connector
10 USB 2.0 Connectors (6)
4 Link ...
Technology Guide - Page 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...
Technology Guide - Page 9
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (SFF) VIEW (CONT.)
BACK PANEL CONNECTORS
1 PS/2 Mouse Connector 8 Line-out Connector
2 Parallel Connector
3 Serial Connector
4 Link Integrity Light
5
...
Technology Guide - Page 10
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region....® Vista Business Downgrade Rights (32 bit)
FreeDOS for (n-series),
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CHIPSET
Chipset Non-volatile memory on chipset
BIOS Configuration SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) TPM 1.2 Security Device (Trusted Platform Module)1 NIC EEPROM
MT
DT
SFF
Intel Q45 Express Chipset...
Technology Guide - Page 11
...
X-GSP X-GSP
X
X-GSP X-GSP X-GSP
DT
X-GSP X-GSP
X
X-GSP X-GSP X-GSP
SFF
X-GSP X-GSP
X
X-GSP X-GSP X-GSP
11 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
PROCESSOR
NOTE: Global Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of Dell's relationship products that are not a measure of performance. The following GSP processors identified below will be made available to...
Technology Guide - Page 12
... 2GB DIMMs; Type: DDR2 Synch DRAM Non-ECC Memory DIMM Slots DIMM Capacities Minimum Memory Maximum Memory with a slight reduction in the 4GB range. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES
NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow you to 8GB
1GB 8GB1
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Technology Guide - Page 13
... RPM HDD 80GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
MT
DT
SFF
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1 (slimline)
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2
1 x 3.5" or 2 x 2.5"
1 x 3.5" or 2 x 2.5"
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13 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
MEMORY (CONT.)
800MHz Memory configurations (Cont.) 2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (4 DIMM) 2GB...
Technology Guide - Page 14
...may have write-capable hardware that has been disabled via firmware modifications.
14 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
DRIVES AND REMOVABLE STORAGE (CONT.)
MT
DT
SFF
3.5" RAID.../s
Combo Drive CD-RW Floppy Disketrv:
Floppy Drive Media Card Reader: (uses Floppy Diskette Drive slot)
Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Reader
SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s
1.44MB 480Mb/s
1....
Technology Guide - Page 15
...
1
1
1
PCIe x1 Slot: number of system memory may be allocated to support integrated graphics, depending on operating system, system memory size and other factors. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
SYSTEM BOARD CONNECTORS NOTE: See Detailed Engineering Specifications for port/connector locations USB 2.0 (includes two internal) Serial PS/2 eSATA Parallel Network Connector...
Technology Guide - Page 16
... front One minijack rear One minijack rear
X X
COMMUNICATIONS - MT
DT
SFF
V.92 Data/Fax Controllerless Modem
Optional full height or low profile card
COMMUNICATIONS -
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
EXTERNAL PORTS/CONNECTORS (CONT.)
See chassis diagrams section for port/connector locations Audio: Microphone-in Headphone Stereo line-in/microphone Speakers line...
Technology Guide - Page 17
...17 Technician will be provided by third-party.
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
Dell USB Entry QuietKey Keyboard Dell USB Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard Dell Smart Card USB Keyboard Dell Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse Dell USB Entry Optical Mouse Dell USB Premium 5 Button Mouse Dell Laser Mouse Dell Palmrest Dell Logo Mouse Pad
MT
DT
SFF
Optional
Optional...
Technology Guide - Page 18
... x1 Slot
1
1
1
Risers: (replaces PCIe x16 slot 1 and PCI slot 2 on PC configuration. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
DETAILED ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM DIMENSIONS (PHYSICAL)
NOTE: System Weight* and Shipping Weight* is based on ...height card options installed in riser within the desktop chassis **These dimensions are for a standard low profile card installed in the...
Technology Guide - Page 19
... utilize a more efficient Active Power Factor Correction (APFC) power supply. If you have questions, please contact the manufacture to confirm the output type. 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...
Technology Guide - Page 36
... Wake Up: Suspend Mode:
Power Off Disable 12:00 AM Disable Disable S3
Maintenance
Service Tag: SERR Message:
Set by the factory.
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
BIOS DEFAULTS Drives
BIOS Factory Defaults (All chassis unless noted)
Diskette drive:
USB
SATA-0: SATA-1: SATA-2: SATA-31: External SATA:
Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable
SATA...
