Dell OptiPlex 960 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex 960 Support Question
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Question posted by edgaryap213 on March 23rd, 2013
Optiplex 960
I need to konw which video card to buy
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Answer #1: Posted by NiranjanvijaykumarAtDell on March 24th, 2013 11:27 AM
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Hello edgaryap213,
I am from Dell Social Media and Community.
As you see the picture of the system, Optiplex 960 comes in 3 variants.
The desktop chasis has PCI and PCIe slots, so you may install any video card you wish to have.
The other two models are smaller in size hence you just need to watch out for the size of the video card before you buy, And all the three models support PCI cards.
If your issue is not resolved, please reach out to me on twitter (@NiranjanAtDell). I will be glad to assist.
Dell-Niranjan
I am from Dell Social Media and Community.
As you see the picture of the system, Optiplex 960 comes in 3 variants.
The desktop chasis has PCI and PCIe slots, so you may install any video card you wish to have.
The other two models are smaller in size hence you just need to watch out for the size of the video card before you buy, And all the three models support PCI cards.
If your issue is not resolved, please reach out to me on twitter (@NiranjanAtDell). I will be glad to assist.
Dell-Niranjan
NiranjanAtDell
Dell Inc
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. For more
information about your computer. Models DCSM, DCNE, DCCY
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
... Express 1.0A and 2.0 SATA 1.0 and 2.0 USB 2.0
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Specifications Support for discrete full-height video cards is available on Mini Tower and Desktop via PCIe x16 graphics card slot. Memory (continued) Memory capacities
667 MHz
800 MHz Minimum memory Maximum memory Video Type:
Integrated Discrete
Audio Type Expansion Bus Bus type
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1
About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 960 Setup and Features Information
Mini Tower - Front and Back View
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1 hard drive activity light 3 WiFi (...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 7
... Tower - one 3.5-inch external bay for half-height video cards is available on Mini Tower
and Desktop via PCIe x16 graphics card slot. one 3.5-inch external bay for floppy drive or 19-in -1 media card reader
Flexbay:
Desktop - Support for slimline floppy drive or 19-in-1 media card reader Video Type:
Integrated
Discrete
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator...
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 960
System Board Mode Configuration - Page 1
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 755, 760, 960 System Board Mode Configuration
About Cautions
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for the correct management mode.
1 Remove ...Introduction
This tech sheet covers the configuration process required after installing a new system board in your Dell OptiPlex 755, 760, or 960 computer. Follow these instructions carefully to the inside of the cover.
Technology Guide - Page 1
DELLTM OPTIPLEXTM960
TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK
INSIDE THE OPTIPLEX 960 V.4
Technology Guide - Page 3
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960
Professional users seeking a sophisticated, powerful desktop need , with optional full disk encryption hard drives Built-in TPM helps protect the network from unauthorized access, while enabling multi-factor authentication via optional Smart Card Reader and/or fingerprint reader (note, TPM may not be available in all...
Technology Guide - Page 4
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW
FRONT VIEW
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Hard Drive Activity Light
2 Link Integrity Light
3 Wi-FI Light (optional)
4 Diagnostic Lights
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Power Button, Power Lights
6 Optical Drive
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Optical Eject Button Drive
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Optical Drive Filler Panel
Flex Bay (for optional 9 floppy drive or memory
card reader)
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USB 2.0 Connectors...
Technology Guide - Page 5
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW (CONT.)
BACK PANEL CONNECTORS
1 ...Network Activity Light 13 DisplayPort Connector
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Wireless Network Adapter (optional)
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PS/2 Keyboard Connector
SYSTEM BOARD
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Wireless Card Connector
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SATA Drive Connectors (4)
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Thermal Sensor Connector
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Internal USB Flex Bay Connector
3
Internal Speaker Connector (...
Technology Guide - Page 6
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW
FRONT VIEW
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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
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... (POWER)
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Internal Speaker (INT_SPKR)
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Front Panel Connector (FRONTPANEL)
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Connector for Optional Wireless Card
11 Serial Connector
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Front Panel Thermal Sensor
12
Intrusion Switch Connector (INTRUDER)
7
Technology Guide - Page 8
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (SFF) VIEW
FRONT VIEW
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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 ... (FRONTPANEL)
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Floppy Drive Connector (DSKT)
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Power Connector (POWER)
21 Internal Speaker
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PSU Thermal Sensor Connector
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Connector for Optional Wireless Card
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Technology Guide - Page 10
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Intel Q45 Express Chipset w/ICH10DO
64Mbit (8MB) located at SPI_FLASH on chipset
16KB located at TPM1P2 on chipset
LOM configuration contained within SPI_FLASH - DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
Technology Guide - Page 11
... same platform is available for availability and synchronized transitions on a worldwide basis, thereby reducing their costs. They also enable companies to Dell customers. 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 configurations managed on a worldwide basis...
Technology Guide - Page 12
...entire 8GB memory range is less than having to physically visit systems. The OptiPlex 960 supports the latest generation of Intel ® vPro™ technology.
Moreover, certain components ...within the computer require address space in performance. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES
NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow you ...
Technology Guide - Page 13
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13 To fully utilize 4GB or more of available memory will be less than 4GB. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
MEMORY (CONT.)
800MHz Memory configurations (Cont.) 2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (4 DIMM) 2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz...
Technology Guide - Page 14
... 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 1 ...SATA 1.5Gbit/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...
Technology Guide - Page 18
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
DETAILED ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM DIMENSIONS (PHYSICAL)
NOTE: System Weight* and ...* 6.60/167.64*
*Maximum allowable dimensions for full height card options installed in riser within the desktop chassis **These dimensions are for a standard low profile card installed in the desktop/sff chassis
18 MT
DT
SFF
Chassis Volume liters
32.62...
Technology Guide - Page 37
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE CHASSIS ENCLOSURE & VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
ENCLOSURE VENTILATION If your enclosure has doors, they need to be of a type that does not allow airflow.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL
Product related conformity assessment and regulatory authorizations including Product Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility (...
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