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What Does 3 And 4 Lights Mean On Dell 960

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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 1

For more information about your computer. Models DCSM, DCNE, DCCY www.dell.com | support.dell.com DellOptiplex960 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.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 10

...5 1 power button, power light 3 optical-drive tray eject button 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 headphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 2 optical drive 4 Dell™ badge 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 10 About Your Computer Desktop -
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 42

... of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). 42 Troubleshooting Tips If the computer still fails to install additional... damage. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). BIOS may be corrupt or missing. Light Pattern Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 43

... one until you find the bad one . • If the problem persists, the motherboard is probably bad. The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully boots to boot, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on condition. Possible peripheral card or motherboard failure has occurred. • Remove all internal and external peripherals, and...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 57

...your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to your computer. Operating ...may ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may not be included on...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1

... 12 18 11 1 hard drive activity light 3 WiFi (optional) light September 2009 19 2 network link integrity light 4 diagnostic lights Models: DCSM, DCNE, DCCY, DCSM1F, DCNE1F, and DCCY1F series. About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. DellOptiPlex960 Setup and Features Information Mini Tower -
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 2

... 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...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 4

... release latch and padlock ring 18 power connector Back Panel Connectors - 1 power button, power light 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...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 10

...Dell Inc.; is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is subject to : See: Find safety best practices information for your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 11.5 kg (25.3 lb) Desktop...used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are either the entities claiming the marks and names ...
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 960 System Board Mode Configuration - Page 2

... if yes. If you cannot change without the written permission of Dell Inc. This number is important for step 7 of Dell Inc. When the initialization screen appears, enter the mode number you...on . Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are trademarks of this document to refer to change the management mode. After...
Technology Guide - Page 3

...with Dell EnergySmart power management technology Environmental sensitivity with up to remote, The OptiPlex 960 gives you 'll make today. OPTIPLEX MEANS BUSINESS The OptiPlex 960 ...edge hardware and software security options. DELLOPTIPLEX960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DELLOPTIPLEX960 Professional users seeking a sophisticated, powerful desktop need , with Intel® ...
Technology Guide - Page 4

DELLOPTIPLEX960 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 floppy drive or memory card reader) 10 USB 2.0 Connectors (4) 11 ...
Technology Guide - Page 5

DELLOPTIPLEX960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) 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 Integrity Light 11 VGA Connector 5 Network Adapter Connector 12 eSATA Connector 6 Network Activity Light 13 DisplayPort Connector 7...
Technology Guide - Page 6

DELLOPTIPLEX960 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

DELLOPTIPLEX960 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 Integrity Light 11 VGA Connector 5 Network Adapter Connector 12 eSATA Connector 6 Network Activity Light 13 DisplayPort Connector 7 ...
Technology Guide - Page 8

DELLOPTIPLEX960 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

DELLOPTIPLEX960 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 Network Adapter Connector 6 Network Activity Light 9 Line-in/Microphone Connctor 10 USB 2.0 Connectors (6) 11 VGA Connector 12 eSATA Connector 13 DisplayPort ...
Technology Guide - Page 14

...drive may have write-capable hardware that has been disabled via firmware modifications. 14 DELLOPTIPLEX960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DRIVES AND REMOVABLE STORAGE (CONT.) MT DT SFF 3.5" RAID 1 ...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 1.44MB 1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals...
Technology Guide - Page 18

... x1 Slot 1 1 1 Risers: (replaces PCIe x16 slot 1 and PCI slot 2 on PC configuration. DELLOPTIPLEX960 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 33

DELLOPTIPLEX960 TECHNICAL GUIDE HARD DRIVES (CONT.) 2.5" 32GB SLC SOLID STATE SATA HDD Environmental Non-Operating Conditions (Non-Condensing...10% to 90% non-condensing 100.4°F (380C) -50 ft to 35000 ft Note: For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. 33

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