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Processor On A Optiplex 960 Will Not Turn On
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Related Dell OptiPlex 960 Manual Pages
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 1
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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
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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
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... desktops-and why OptiPlex is a world leader in the OptiPlex 960, with a suite of highly customizable, global service and support options throughout the PC lifecycle. Performance at the OptiPlex 960 level is just one option
OPTIPLEX SECURITY From hardware to software, from local to remote, The OptiPlex 960 gives you 'll make today. Available with top-of-the-line processors...
Technology Guide - Page 4
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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 ...
Technology Guide - Page 5
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE MINI TOWER COMPUTER (MT) VIEW (CONT.)
BACK PANEL CONNECTORS
1 ... SPKR1)
14
BIOS/RTC Reset Jumper Pins
4 Fan (FAN_CPU)
Intrusion Switch 15 Connector
(INTRUDER)
5
Processor Connector (CPU)
16
PCI Express x16 Connector (SLOT1)
Processor Power 6 Connector
(12VPOWER)
17
PCI Connector (SLOT2, SLOT3)
7
Memory Module Connectors (4)
18
PCIe x1...
Technology Guide - Page 6
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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
...
Technology Guide - Page 7
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW (CONT.)
BACK PANEL CONNECTORS
1 PS/2 Mouse Connector 8 ...Keyboard Connector
SYSTEM BOARD
1
Fan Connector (FAN_CPU)
13
PCI Express x16 Connector (SLOT1)
2
Processor Connector (CPU)
14
PCI Connector (SLOT2)
Processor Power 3 Connector
(12VPOWER)
Memory Module
4
Connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3,
DIMM_4)
5 SATA...
Technology Guide - Page 8
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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 ...
Technology Guide - Page 9
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (SFF) VIEW (CONT.)
BACK PANEL CONNECTORS
1 ...Connector
7
Wireless Network Adapter (optional)
14
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
SYSTEM BOARD
1
Fan Connector (FAN_CPU)
2
Processor Connector (CPU)
Processor Power 3 Connector
(12VPOWER)
Memory Module
4
Connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3,
DIMM_4)
12 Serial Port ...
Technology Guide - Page 10
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For more information regarding the configuration of the following Operating Systems will be preinstalled. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. OPERATING SYSTEM NOTE: One of your computer, click Start>Help and Support and select ...
Technology Guide - Page 11
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... be made available to implement global IT standards by locking in specific product configurations worldwide. 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. This allows...
Technology Guide - Page 12
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... regardless of the power state or hardware functionality of Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processors
*The functionality described above requires an appropriate software management console
MT
DT
SFF
Intel vPro Advanced... 8GB memory range is less than having to physically visit systems. The OptiPlex 960 supports the latest generation of built-in matched pairs, the computer will continue...
Technology Guide - Page 13
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...; OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
MEMORY (CONT.)
800MHz Memory configurations (Cont.) 2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (4 DIMM) 2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (2 DIMM) 1GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (2 DIMM) 1GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (1 DIMM)
MT
DT
SFF
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1 The total amount of memory requires a 64-bit enabled processor and...
Technology Guide - Page 14
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... environment
and will be less. 2 Discs burned with this drive may have write-capable hardware that has been disabled via firmware modifications.
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DRIVES AND REMOVABLE STORAGE (CONT.)
MT
DT
SFF
3.5" RAID 1 Data Protection: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives)
160GB1 SATA 10K RPM...
Technology Guide - Page 15
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... dimensions support.
EXTERNAL PORTS/CONNECTORS
NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with optional riser. 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
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... high speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required. 2 Intel Active Management Technology supported only with optional riser. 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 out...
Technology Guide - Page 17
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...
SERVICE AND SUPPORT NOTE: For more
information, visit www.dell.com/warranty. 2 Service may be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. 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...
Technology Guide - Page 18
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
DETAILED ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM DIMENSIONS (PHYSICAL)
NOTE: System Weight* and Shipping...*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
15.08
...
Technology Guide - Page 36
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... Message:
Set by the factory. Not set . Not set . DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
BIOS DEFAULTS Drives
BIOS Factory Defaults (All chassis unless noted)
Diskette drive...:
SpeedStep: HDD Acoustic Mode:
Enable Disable, Unless the customer purchased a speedstep capable processor. Bypass
Security
Admin Password: System Password: SATA-0 Password: SATA-1 Password: SATA-2 Password...
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