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How To Unlock Bios On Dell Optiplex 960
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Related Dell OptiPlex 960 Manual Pages
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 1
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
... 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. 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.
Technology Guide - Page 3
... reasons Dell is a world leader in business desktops-and why OptiPlex is the easiest choice you the power to choose your level of highly customizable, global service and support options throughout the PC lifecycle. Rest easy knowing IT professionals will have the system management tools they need to look no further than the OptiPlex 960...
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/2 ...
12
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...
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
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
9
Line-in/Microphone Connctor
3 Serial Connector
10 USB 2.0 Connectors (6)
4 Link ...
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 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 Light
5
...
Technology Guide - Page 10
...32 bit)
FreeDOS for (n-series),
X
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X
CHIPSET
Chipset Non-volatile memory on chipset
BIOS Configuration SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) TPM 1.2 Security Device (Trusted Platform Module)1 NIC EEPROM
... following Operating Systems will be preinstalled. no dedicated LOM EEPROM
10 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region....
Technology Guide - Page 11
... allows customers to reduce the number of performance. They also enable companies to Dell customers.
NOTE: Processor numbers are managed for purchase globally. Intel Quad Core... locking in specific product configurations worldwide. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
PROCESSOR
NOTE: Global Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of Dell's relationship products that are not a ...
Technology Guide - Page 12
...No Management- Not Upgradeable
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* This functionality requires the appropriate software management console
MEMORY
Your computer supports a maximum of 8GB of address space. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGEABILITY MODES
NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow you to operate, but with 800MHz speed memory 800MHz Memory configurations
8GB1 DDR2...
Technology Guide - Page 13
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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...
Technology Guide - Page 14
...
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 ...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
1.44MB...
Technology Guide - Page 15
... with optional riser. 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
... connote an 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...
Technology Guide - Page 17
... 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 Dell USB Entry Optical Mouse Dell USB Premium 5 Button Mouse Dell Laser Mouse Dell Palmrest Dell Logo Mouse Pad
MT
DT
SFF
Optional...
Technology Guide - Page 18
... x1 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 ...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 19
...
80 W 240W
80 W 240W
91.5 W N/A
91.5 W N/A
88 W N/A
88 W N/A
19 1 These form factors utilize a more efficient Active Power Factor Correction (APFC) power supply. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE
SYSTEM LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS
Temperature Operating Non-Operating (Storage) Relative Humidity Maximum vibration Operating Non-Operating Maximum Shock Operating...
Technology Guide - Page 36
...:
Power Off Disable 12:00 AM Disable Disable S3
Maintenance
Service Tag: SERR 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:
USB
SATA-0: SATA-1: SATA-2: SATA-31: External SATA:
Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable
SATA...
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