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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1

... 14 security cable slot 15 power cable connector 16 back panel connectors 17 expansion card slots (4) 18 power supply diagnostic button 19 power supply diagnostic light Models: Mini Tower: DCSM1F; Y991Mam1.fm Page 1 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:39 PM DellOptiPlex980 Setup and Features Information Mini Tower -
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 6

..., 4 GB 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz DDR3 1 GB 16 GB Drives Mini Tower Desktop Externally accessible: 3.5-inch drive bays one one 5.25-inch drive bays two one Internally accessible... sleep state of computer Power button light Solid blue light - indicates a problem with the system board or power supply. Solid amber light (when the computer does not start) - indicates a problem with the...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 7

... electrical outlet. Coin-cell battery 3V CR2032 lithium coin cell Diagnostic lights Four amber lights located on integrated network adapter Green light - A good 100 Mbps connection exists between the network and the...to the power connector (at support.dell.com/manuals. For information on the diagnostic lights, see the Service Manual available on the Dell Support website at the back of ...
Technical Guidebook - Page 1

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Technical Guidebook - Page 37

...with ISO 9296 for the other peripheral device actively seeking. Acoustic Noise Emission Information OptiPlex XE DT Component CPU Memory HDD (#, capacity) RMSD Graphics Adapter Typical Configuration Intel&#... Intel GMA 4500 The Declared Noise Emission in accordance with ISO 9296 for the Dell OptiPlex XE DT is as follows17, 18: Operating Mode Typical Configuration Declared Sound Pressure ...
Technical Guidebook - Page 38

...dual config Integrated Intel GMA 4500 The Declared Noise Emission in accordance with ISO 9296 for the Dell OptiPlex XE SFF is as follows17, 18: Operating Mode Idle HDD Operating 90% CPU ODD Operating... to ISO 7779 and declared according to nearest tenth of a bel per ISO 9296 section 4.4.2 OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 38 This test mode is as follows (all values LWAd expressed in bels...
Service Manual - Page 1

... death. Trademarks used in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is strictly forbidden. A00 Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button are trademarks of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Intel, Pentium, and Core are...
Service Manual - Page 2

... computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on Your Computer DellOptiPlex980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning...scratched. 2. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as the metal at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges or by periodically...
Service Manual - Page 8

... to the network. Diagnostic lights four amber lights on integrated yellow light - a good 100 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. If the LED does not light up . AC power must be connected to the network. Power supply light green light - yellow - Drive activity light blinking blue - orange - Network activity light on the front panel. The...
Service Manual - Page 11

Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts DellOptiPlex980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower Cover Drive Cover Optical Drive Hard Drive/Cage Front Panel Expansion Card Wireless Module Processor Fan Heat Sink and Processor Memory ...
Service Manual - Page 12

Back to Contents Page System Board Layout DellOptiPlex980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower 1 service mode jumper (Service_Mode) 2 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 PCI card connectors ( SLOT 2 & 3) 5 PCI Express x16 card connector(SLOT1) 6 ...
Service Manual - Page 14

... a particular device or to the boot order stored in this key, press when the keyboard lights first flash. Diagnostics and Enter Setup options are attempting to boot to a particular device or...this menu. Back to Contents Page System Setup DellOptiPlex980 Service Manual-Desktop Boot Menu Navigation Keystrokes Entering System Setup System Setup Menu Options Boot Menu...
Service Manual - Page 19

... Page Diagnostics DellOptiPlex980 Service Manual-Desktop Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics It ...boot sequence for one time only. Turn on Dell computers. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. Then...
Service Manual - Page 26

... Cover NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com to Contents Page Cover DellOptiPlex980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with... the cover release latch. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Service Manual - Page 28

... latch. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Cover NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com to Contents Page Cover DellOptiPlex980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
Service Manual - Page 30

Back to Contents Page Drive Panel DellOptiPlex980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Slide the... Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Drive Panel 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Service Manual - Page 32

...: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from the optical drive. Disconnect the power cable from Adobe.com to Contents Page Optical Drive DellOptiPlex980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to view the following...
Service Manual - Page 35

... procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive DellOptiPlex980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Removing...
Service Manual - Page 38

... front panel, release the tabs. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the hard drive. 5. Back to Contents Page Front Panel DellOptiPlex980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
Service Manual - Page 41

... the expansion slot release latch. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Cover 1. Back to Contents Page Expansion Card DellOptiPlex980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...

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