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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
... activity light 3 WiFi (optional) light
September 2009
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2 network link integrity light 4 diagnostic lights
Models: DCSM, DCNE, DCCY, DCSM1F, DCNE1F, and DCCY1F series. 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.
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 960
System Board Mode Configuration - Page 1
... chassis cover:
August 2008 Introduction
This tech sheet covers the configuration process required after installing a new system board in your Dell OptiPlex 755, 760, or 960 computer. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 755, 760, 960 System Board Mode Configuration
About Cautions
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for the correct management mode.
1 Remove the computer cover to...
Technology Guide - Page 3
... for dual high-resolution displays, and a diskless option to tool-less internal components
OPTIPLEX GETS GREEN Dell is the easiest choice you'll make today. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960
Professional users seeking a sophisticated, powerful desktop need , with the global Dell service and support options to cover systems from...
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...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 Connector...
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
...
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...Jumper (PSWD)
7
Internal USB Connector (FLEX_USB)
15
PCI Connector (SLOT3)
16
PCI Express x1 Connector (SLOT4)
17
RTC Reset Jumper Pins
18
Battery Socket (BATTERY)
Riser Connector (uses 19 PCI-E port/SLOT1 and
PCI port/SLOT2)
8
Service Mode Jumper...
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 ...
Technology Guide - Page 9
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTER (SFF) VIEW (CONT.)
BACK PANEL CONNECTORS
1 PS/2...
DIMM_4)
12 Serial Port Connector
Intrusion Switch 13 Connector
(INTRUDER)
Front Panel Thermal 14 Sensor Cable
Connector
15
Real Time Clock Reset (RTCRST)
5
Password Jumper Pins (PSWD)
16
PCI Express x16 Connector (SLOT1)
6
SATA Drive Connectors (3)
7
Internal (...
Technology Guide - Page 10
... (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
... information about your computer.
no dedicated LOM EEPROM
10 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For...
Technology Guide - Page 11
.../3.0GHz,6M,1333FSB
MT
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 configurations managed on a worldwide basis. The...
Technology Guide - Page 12
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12 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES
NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow you to select the right systems management feature... operating system is less than having to physically visit systems. The OptiPlex 960 supports the latest generation of Intel® vPro™ technology provides...
Technology Guide - Page 13
...or 2 x 2.5"
1 x 3.5" or 2 x 2.5"
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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
actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment
and will be less. 2 Discs burned with some existing drives and players; DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
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 HDD
X
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Technology Guide - Page 15
... profile card or full height card with optional riser. See chassis diagrams section for maximum card dimensions support.
SFF supports low profile card. 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
... actual operating speed of 1 Gb/sec. 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 out...
Technology Guide - Page 18
...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 a ... 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 36
... Disable Disable S3
Maintenance
Service Tag: SERR Message:
Set by the factory. Not set . Not set . Not set .
Not set . 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 Operation...