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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 1
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Models DCSM, DCNE, DCCY
www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more
information about your computer. 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.
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1
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... drive 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. 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 -
Technology Guide - Page 3
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...For users and IT professionals alike, the OptiPlex 960 is just one option
OPTIPLEX SECURITY From hardware to software, from local to remote, The OptiPlex 960 gives 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...
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 PS/2 Mouse Connector 8 Line-out Connector
2 Parallel Connector
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Line-in/Microphone Connctor
3 Serial Connector
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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
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
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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
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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 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
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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
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Technology Guide - Page 10
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DT
SFF
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
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
PROCESSOR
NOTE: Global Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of configurations managed on a worldwide basis. This allows customers to reduce the number of Dell's relationship products that are not a measure of performance. Intel Quad Core processors Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650/3.00GHz,12M,1333FSB Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550/2.83GHz,12M...
Technology Guide - Page 12
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...platform offerings. therefore, the amount of memory available to physically visit systems. The OptiPlex 960 supports the latest generation of Intel ® vPro™ technology. Type: ... slight reduction in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology.
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES
NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow ...
Technology Guide - Page 13
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13 To fully utilize 4GB or more of available memory will be less than 4GB. The amount less depends on the actual system configuration. 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, (2 DIMM) 1GB DDR2...
Technology Guide - Page 14
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...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 1.../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
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... 9300 GE
Optional full height or low profile card
1 Up 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 29
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
HARD DRIVES (CONT.)
320GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD Capacity (bytes) Dimensions inches (W x D x H) Interface type and Maximum ...non-condensing
380C -50 ft to 35000 ft
74,355 MB 5.87 x 4 x 1 (includes sled)
Up to 3Gb/s 16 MB
4.2 ms (average read) 10000 rpm 145,226,112
Idle 4.7W, Active 6.2W 5V (.275A) and 12V (.585A)
50C to 600C 20% to 80% non-condensing
290C -...
Technology Guide - Page 30
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
HARD DRIVES (CONT.) 3.5" 80GB SATA 10000 RPM HDD (CONT.) Environmental Non-Operating Conditions (Non-Condensing): ...non-condensing
380C -1000 ft to 40000 ft
150,039 MB 5.87 x 4 x 1 (includes sled)
Up to 3Gb/s 16 MB
4.2 ms (average read) 10000 rpm 293,046,768
Idle 4.7W, Active 6.2W 5V (.275A) and 12V (.585A)
50C to 600C 20% to 80% non-condensing
290C ...
Technology Guide - Page 31
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
HARD DRIVES (CONT.)
2.5" 80GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD (CONT.) Power Source
DC Power (Max) DC Current Environmental Operating Conditions ...
380C -50 ft to 35000 ft
160,144,285,696 Approximately (3.93 x 2.75 x 0.374 inches)
Up to 3Gb/s 16 MB
12 ms (Read) 7200 rpm
312,581,808
Idle 1.0W, Active 3.25W 5V (.8A)
50C to 600C 10% to 90% non-condensing
290C -50 ft to ...
Technology Guide - Page 34
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using DVD+R media provides maximum compatibility.
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
OPTICAL DRIVES
DVD +/- RW1
MT
External Dimensions inches/ centimeters (...supplier dependent
Access Times (typical)
supplier dependent
Maximum Data Transfer Rates
Writes
16x DVD/48x CD
Reads
16x DVD/48x CD
Power Source
DC Power Requirements
12V, 5V
DC Current
1200mA (12V)/ 900mA...
Technology Guide - Page 35
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
OPTICAL DRIVES (CONT.)
DVD-ROM (CONT.)
MT
Power Source
DC Power...Disc Capacity
Standard
Internal buffer size
supplier dependent
Access Times (typical)
supplier dependent
Maximum Data Transfer Rates
Writes
48x CD
Reads
16x DVD/48x CD
Power Source
DC Power Requirements
12V, 5V
DC Current
1200mA (12V)/ 900mA (5V)
Environmental ...