Dell OptiPlex 980 - Desktop User manual

DELL™
OPTIPLEX XE
TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK
INSIDE THE OPTIPLEX XE

OptiPlex XE Technical Guidebook Page 2
OVERVIEW
Desktop Computer (DT) View 3
Desktop Back Panel Connectors 4
Desktop System Board 5
Small Form Factor Computer (SFF) View 6
Small Form Factor Back Panel Connectors 7
Small Form Factor System Board 8
MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
Operating System, Chipset 9
Processor, Advanced System Manageability Modes, System Monitoring Options 10
Memory 11
Drives and Removable Storage 12-13
System Board Connectors, Graphics/Video Controller 13
External Ports/Connectors 14
Communications—Integrated LAN, Wireless, Audio and Speakers, Keyboard and Mouse, Security 15
Security, Service and Support, Software, System Accessories 16
DETAILED ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
System Dimensions (Physical) 17
System Board Connector Maximum Allowable Dimensions 18
System Level Environmental and Operating Conditions 19
Power, Compliance 20
Audio 21
Communications 22-24
Graphics/Video Controller 24-26
Hard Drives 26-32
Optical Drive 33-34
BIOS Defaults 35
Chassis Enclosure and Ventilation Requirements 36
Acoustic Noise Emission Information 37-38

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DESKTOP COMPUTER (DT) VIEW
Front and Back View
FRONT VIEW
1 Drive activity light 4 Network activity light 2 7 External power button
connector
2 Wi-Fi activity light 5 DVD drive bay 8 Diagnostic Lights (4)
3 Network activity light 1 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9 Power button, power light
BACK VIEW
10 Power supply diagnostic button 13 Padlock ring 16 Back panel connectors
11 Power supply diagnostic light 14 Security cable slot 17 Expansion card slots (4)
12 Cover release latch 15 Power cable
connector

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DT Back Panel Connectors
BACK PANEL CONNECTORS
1 Serial Connector 1 10 PS/2 Mouse Connector
2 Link Integrity Light 2 11 Line-Out Connector
3 Network Adapter Connector 2 12 Line-In/Mic Connector
4 Network Activity Light 2 13 PS/2 Keyboard Connector
5 Link Integrity Light 1 14 VGA Connector
6 Network Adapter Connector 1
(TruManage Capability)
15 24V Powered USB Connector
7 Network Activity Light 1 16 USB 2.0 Connectors (4)
8 Serial Connector 2 17 DisplayPort
9 Wi-Fi Connector

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DT System Board
1 Processor power connector (12VPOWER) 17 Serial Port Jumper (J3 & J4)
2 Processor connector (CPU) 18 Power connector (24V POWER)
3 Memory module connectors (DIMM_4) 19 Serial Port Jumper (J1 & J2)
4 Memory module connectors (DIMM_2) 20 PCI Express x16 card connector(SLOT1)
5 Memory module connectors (DIMM_3) 21 PCI card connectors (SLOT2)
6 Memory module connectors (DIMM_1) 22 PCI card connectors ( SLOT3)
7 Battery socket (BATTERY) 23 PCI Express x1 card connector(SLOT4)
8 Password jumper (PSWD) 24 Intruder connector (INTRUDER)
9 SATA drive connectors (SATA0) 25 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST)
10 SATA drive connectors (SATA1) 26 Internal buzzer (SPKR)
11 SATA drive connectors (SATA2) 27 Speaker connector (INT_SPKR)
12 Thermal sensor connector (rear) 28 Thermal Sensor connector (front)
13 Front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 29 Fan connector (FAN_HDD)
14 External Power USB connector 30 Connector for optional wireless card
15 Internal USB connector 31 Fan connector (FAN_CPU)
16 Power connector (POWER)

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Small Form Factor (SFF) Computer View
Front and Back View
FRONT VIEW
1 Drive activity light 4 Network activity light 2 7 External power button connector
2 Wi-Fi activity light 5 DVD drive bay 8 Diagnostic Lights (4)
3 Network activity light
1
6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9 Power button, power light
BACK VIEW
10 Power supply diagnostic button 13 Padlock ring 16 Back panel connectors
11 Power supply diagnostic light 14 Security cable slot 17 Expansion card slots (2)
12 Cover release latch 15 Power cable
connector

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SFF Back Panel Connectors
BACK PANEL CONNECTORS
1 Serial Connector 1 10 PS/2 Mouse Connector
2 Link Integrity Light 2 11 Line-Out Connector
3 Network Adapter Connector 2 12 Line-In/Mic Connector
4 Network Activity Light 2 13 PS/2 Keyboard Connector
5 Link Integrity Light 1 14 VGA Connector
6 Network Adapter Connector 1
(TruManage Capability)
15 24V Powered USB Connector
7 Network Activity Light 1 16 USB 2.0 Connectors (4)
8 Serial Connector 2 17 DisplayPort
9 Wi-Fi Connector

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SFF System Board
1 Processor power connector (12VPOWER) 16 Power connector (POWER)
2 Processor connector (CPU) 17 Serial Port Jumper (J3 & J4)
3 Memory module connectors (DIMM_4) 18 Power connector (24V POWER)
4 Memory module connectors (DIMM_2) 19 Serial Port Jumper (J1 & J2)
5 Memory module connectors (DIMM_3) 20 PCI Express x16 card connector(SLOT1)
6 Memory module connectors (DIMM_1) 21 PCI card connectors (SLOT2) - half height
7 Battery socket (BATTERY) 22 Intruder connector (INTRUDER)
8 Password jumper (PSWD) 23 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST)
9 SATA drive connectors (SATA0) 24 Internal buzzer (SPKR)
10 SATA drive connectors (SATA1) 25 Fan connector (FAN_HDD)
11 SATA drive connectors (SATA2) 26 Speaker connector (INT_SPKR)
12 Thermal sensor connector (rear) 27 Thermal Sensor connector (front)
13 Front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 28 Fan connector (FAN_CPU)
14 External Power USB connector 29 Connector for optional wireless card
15 Internal USB connector

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Marketing System Configurations
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start Help and
Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
Operating System
NOTE: One of the following Operating Systems will be preinstalled.
DT SFF
Windows 7® operating system Microsoft® Windows 7® Ultimate (32/64
bit)
Windows® 7 Professional (32/64 bit)
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium
(32-bit)
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home
Basic(select countries)
Windows Vista® operating system Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business
(32/64 bit) Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Home Basic
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business
Downgrade via Windows® 7 Professional
Windows XP® operating system Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
Downgrade via Windows® 7 Ultimate or
Professional
Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional
Downgrade via Windows Vista® Business
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home (China
only)
Other Microsoft® Windows® Embedded
POSReady 2009
Ubuntu® Linux® (China only)
FreeDOS for N-series
OS Media Support X X
Chipset
NOTE: The OptiPlex XE uses a Chipset from Intel’s long lifecycle Embedded Roadmap
DT SFF
Chipset Intel Q45 Express Chipset w/ICH10DO
Non-volatile memory on chipset
BIOS Configuration SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) 16Mbit (2MB) located at SPI_FLASH on
chipset
NIC EEPROM 5761—8Mbit, 57780—OTP

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Processor
NOTES:
•The OptiPlex XE uses CPUs from Intel’s long lifecycle Embedded Roadmap
•Processor numbers are not a measure of performance.
•Processor availability subject to change and may vary by region/country
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Intel® Core™ 2 Duo and Pentium® Dual Core Processors
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E7400/2.83GHz, 3M, 1066FSB X X
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core E5300/2.60GHz, 2M, 800FSB X X
Intel® Celeron® Processors
Intel® Celeron® 440/2.0GHz, 512K, 800FSB X X
Advanced System Manageability Modes
NOTE: Hardware management mode options allow you to select the right systems management feature
support for your enterprise. Dell’s innovative approach to scalable remote client management offers you a
choice of built-in hardware management capabilities across platform offerings.
The latest generation of Broadcom® TruManage™ technology provides the capability to manage your install
base of systems regardless of the power or O/S state of the system.
This functionality allows IT to address many issues remotely rather than having to physically visit systems.
The OptiPlex™ XE supports Broadcom® TruManage™ technology which supports the following features:
BIOS Management, asset reporting, remote troubleshooting and repair, power on for remote
patching/updating.
DT SFF
Broadcom TruManage Systems Management Ready X X
System Monitoring Options
NOTES:
•The Dell Watchdog Timer is hardware based with a software user interface
•The Dell Watchdog Timer must be enabled through the Dell factory; cannot be installed after purchase.
•Once enabled, the end user has the ability to configure the desired system response taken in the event
a system hangs during boot or O/S load, or if an application does not respond in the specified amount of
time.
DT SFF
Dell Watchdog Timer Optional via factory installation only

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Memory
NOTES:
•Your computer supports a maximum of 8GB of memory when you use four 2GB DIMMs; however, 32-bit operating systems,
such as the 32-bit version of Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of address space. Moreover, certain
components within the computer require address space in the 4GB range. Any address space reserved for these components
cannot be used by computer memory; therefore, the amount of memory available to the operating system is less than 4GB.
•The entire 8GB memory range is available to 64-bit operating systems.
•Memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology. If the memory modules are
not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to operate, but with a slight reduction in performance.
DT SFF
Type: DDR3 Synch DRAM Non-ECC Memory 1066MHz or 1333MHz
DIMM Slots 4 4
DIMM Capacities Up to 2GB Up to 2GB
Minimum Memory 1GB 1GB
1066MHz/1333MHz Memory configurations
8GB
1
DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz/1333MHz, (4 DIMM) X X
4GB
1
DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz/1333MHz, (4 DIMM) X X
4GB
1
DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz/1333MHz, (2 DIMM) X X
3GB DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz/1333MHz, (3 DIMM) X X
3GB DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz/1333MHz, (2 DIMM) X X
2GB DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz/1333MHz, (2 DIMM) X X
2GB DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz/1333MHz, (1 DIMM) X X
1GB DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1066MHz/1333MHz, (1 DIMM) X X
1
The total amount of available memory will be less than 4GB. The amount less depends on the actual system configuration. To fully utilize
4GB or more of memory requires a 64-bit enabled processor and 64-bit operating system.

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Drives and Removable Storage
DT SFF
Bays:
5.25-inch bay (for External Optical) 1 1 (slimline)
3.5” Hard Drives Supported (Internal) 2 1
2.5” Hard Drives Supported (Internal) 1 2
Interface:
SATA 3 3
3.5” Hard Drives:
500GB2XSATA 7200 RPM HDD X
320GB2XSATA 7200 RPM HDD X
250GB2XSATA 7200 RPM HDD X
160GB2 XSATA 7200 RPM HDD X
2.5” Hard Drives
128GB2XSATA Solid State HDD X
64GB2XSATA Solid State HDD X
250GB2XSATA 7200 RPM FIPS Encrypted HDD X
250GB2XSATA 7200 RPM HDD X
160GB2XSATA 7200 RPM HDD X
RAID 1 Data Protection: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives)
500GB2XSATA 7200 RPM HDD (3.5”)
320GB2 XSATA 7200 RPM HDD (3.5”)
250GB2XSATA 7200 RPM HDD (3.5”)
160GB2X
SATA 7200 RPM HDD (3.5”)
250GB2 SATA 7200 RPM HDD (2.5”) X
160GB2SATA 7200 RPM HDD (2.5”) X
RAID 0 Performance: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives)
1TB2X
SATA 7200 RPM HDD (3.5”)
500GB2XSATA 7200 RPM HDD (3.5”)
320GB2XSATA 7200 RPM HDD (3.5”)
500GB2 SATA 7200 RPM HDD (2.5”) X

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DT SFF
320GB2 SATA 7200 RPM HDD (2.5”) X
Optical Drive: (SFF requires a slimline optical drive)
DVD+/-RW3SATA 1.5Gbit/s
SATA 1.5Gbit/s
DVD-ROM SATA 1.5Gbit/s
4SATA 1.5Gbit/s
2For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.
3Discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with some existing drives and players; using DVD+R media provides maximum
compatibility.
4
DVD-ROM drives may have write-capable hardware that has been disabled via firmware modifications.
System Board Connectors
NOTE: See Detailed Engineering Specifications for maximum card dimensions support.
DT SFF
PCI Slot(s): number of 2 1
PCIe x16 Slot51: number of 1
PCIe x1 Slot: number of 1 0
Serial ATA (SATA) 3 3
5
Graphics/Video Controller
Use of PCIex16 slot (including use of the riser) disables on-board DisplayPort functionality. Discrete graphics card or on-board VGA port
can be utilized for graphics if PCIex16 slot is occupied.
NOTE: DT supports low profile card or full height card with optional riser. SFF supports low profile card.
DT SFF
Integrated Intel GMA 4500 Integrated on system board with specific
processors
Enhanced Graphic/Video Options
512MB AMD RADEON HD4550 Graphics, DP, DVI Optional full height or low profile card

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External Ports/Connectors
NOTE: DT supports low profile cards or full height cards with optional riser. SFF supports low profile cards.
See chassis diagrams section for port/connector locations DT SFF
USB 2.0 2 front, 4 rear, 2 internal
24V Powered USB 2.0 1 rear
Serial 2 rear with option for powered
Network Connector (RJ-45) 2 rear
PS/2 2 rear
Wireless Optional via add-in card
Routing for external power 1 front
Video:
VGA 1 rear
Display Port 1 rear
DVI-D Optional via add-in card or DP-to-DVI
adapter
Audio:
Line in/microphone 1 rear
Line out 1 rear
Risers: (replaces PCI slot and PCIex16 slot on DT system board)
Combo full height riser with 1 PCI and 1 PCIe x16 connector X
Dual full height riser with 2 PCI connectors X
Add-In Port Cards:
3 Port 12V Powered USB PCI Card Optional full height
card
2 Port 12V Powered USB PCI Card Optional low profile card
2 Port Powered Serial PCIe x1 card Optional low profile card

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Communications – Integrated LAN
DT SFF
Broadcom® BCM5761 NetXtreme® Integrated on system board
Broadcom® BCM57780 NetLink® 10/100/1000 Integrated on system board
Communications – Wireless
DT SFF
Dell Wireless 1520 PCIe WLAN card (802.11n) Optional via add-in card
Audio and Speakers
DT SFF
Realtek ALC269 VB Integrated on system board
Internal Dell Business Audio Speaker Optional
Dell AX510/AX510PA Flat Panel Soundbar Speakers Optional
Keyboard and Mouse
DT SFF
Dell USB Keyboard Optional
Dell USB QuietKey Keyboard with optional palmrest Optional
Dell USB Multimedia Pro Keyboard Optional
Dell USB Optical Mouse Optional
Dell Laser Mouse Optional
Security
DT SFF
Chassis Intrusion Switch Standard
Chassis lock slot and loop support Standard

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Service and Support
NOTE: For more details on Dell Service Plans please to go to www.dell.com/service/service_plans/
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3 Year Warranty6Next Business Day On-site7StandardService (3-3-3)
Dell ProSupport Optional
6For a copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. For
more information, visit www.dell.com/warranty.
7 Service may be provided by third-party. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Subject to
parts availability, geographical restrictions and terms of service contract. Service timing dependent upon time of day call placed to Dell. U.S.
only.
Software
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Dell Client Manager Available via Dell.com
Dell Control Point Standard
Dell Backup & Recovery Manager Optional
Norton Internet Security 2010 30 Day Trial or Optional Subscription
McAfee 10 Security Center 30 Day Trial or Optional Subscription
Trend Micro Internet Security 30 Day Trial or Optional Subscription
Chassis Accessories
NOTE: For more details on chassis accessory installation and maintenance, please to go:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opXE/
DT SFF
Cooling / Ventilation Accessories
Up to 131F / 55C Temperature Ducting Kit Optional
Dust Protection
Dust Filter Optional
Ingress Protection (IP) level 51 Kit Optional
System Mounting/Enclosure Options
System Mounting Bracket Optional
Routing for External Power Switch Optional
Dell Cable Cover Optional

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Detailed Engineering Specifications
System Dimensions (Physical)
NOTE: System Weight and Shipping Weight is based on a typical configuration and may vary based on PC configuration. A typical
configuration includes: Integrated graphics, one hard drive, and one optical drive
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Chassis Volume (liters) 15L 8L
Chassis Weight (pounds/kilograms) 20.6lbs. / 9.38kg 14.3lbs. / 6.48kg
Chassis Dimensions: (HxWxD)
Height (inches/centimeters) 4.3in. / 10.91cm 3.35in. / 8.52cm
Width (inches/centimeters) 15.61in. / 39.65cm 11.4in. / 28.96cm
Depth (inches/centimeters) 13.75in. / 34.91cm 12.74in. / 32.36cm
Shipping Weight827.0lbs. / 12.25kg(pounds/kilograms - includes packaging
materials)
20.0lbs. / 9.07kg
Packaging Parameters (HxWxD)
Height (inches/centimeters) 20.35in. / 517cm –
20.63in. / 524cm
20.75in. / 527cm –
20.88in. / 530cm
Width (inches/centimeters) 20.04in. / 509cm –
20.31in. / 516cm
16.38in. / 416cm –
19.38in. / 492cm
Depth (inches/centimeters) 11.96in. / 304cm –
11.88in. / 302cm
11.25in. / 286cm –
10.63in. / 270cm
8
Shipping weights may vary slightly by region

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System Board Connector Maximum Allowable Dimensions
DT SFF
PCI Slot(s) Dimensions: (HxL) 2 1
Height (inches/centimeters) 2.13in. / 5.4cm
Length (inches/centimeters) 6.57in. / 16.7cm
PCIe x16 Slot Dimensions: (HxL) 1 1
Height inches/centimeters 2.13in. / 5.4cm
Length inches/centimeters 6.57in. / 16.7cm
PCIe x1 Slot Dimensions: (HxL) 1
Height inches/centimeters 2.13in. / 5.4cm
Length inches/centimeters 6.57in. / 16.7cm
Risers: (replaces 1 PCI slot and PCIex16 slot on DT system board)
Combo Full Height Riser with 1 PCI and 1 PCIex16 connector
(HxL) 1
Height inches/centimeters 3.78in. / 9.6cm
Length inches/centimeters 6.89in. / 17.5cm
9,10
Dual Full Height Riser with 2 PCI connectors (HxL) 1
Height inches/centimeters 3.78in. / 9.6cm
Length inches/centimeters 6.89in. / 17.5cm
9,10
9Card length can be longer than standard Half-Length Card but cannot be a Full-Length Card
10
6.9in. / 17.53cm is longer than the standard Half-Length Card

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System Level Environmental and Operating Conditions
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Temperature
Operating
11
10o to 45oC (50o to 113o
Non-Operating (Storage)
F)
-40o to 60oC (-40o to 140o
Relative Humidity
F)
20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Maximum Vibration
Operating Random Vibe 5~500Hz, 0.26Grms, 2
sides
Non-Operating Random Vibe 5~500Hz, 2.2Grms, 6 sides
Maximum Shock
Operating HALF SN 40G/2ms, 2 sides
Non-Operating HALF SN 105G/2ms, 6 sides
Maximum Altitude
Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
Non-Operating –15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)
11The OptiPlex XE is tested to withstand 24x7 operation in 45’C environments standard within 3 year warranty period, and can support
24x7 operation over 3 year warranty period in environments up to 55’C with use of optional ducting kit. The XE motherboard uses at least
105’C/3000 hrs E-Capacitors or Polymer Capacitors. The XE motherboard also uses at least 15u gold plating for internal connectors/slots
and normal 30u gold plating for external ports (except for VGA/10u and Serial/15u). Overcurrent protection polyfuses are used on USB,
serial, PS/2, VGA and DP ports, and thermal sensors on CPU, SIO chip, CPU inlet, and PSU inlet for thermal protection.

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Power
NOTE: The OptiPlex XE utilizes wide-ranging power supplies. These power supplies do not require users to switch or reconfigure the
PSU when alternating between 100-240VAC electrical currents/sockets. The XE also uses a more efficient Active Power Factor
Correction (APFC) power supply. Dell recommends only Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) based on Sine Wave output for APFC
PSUs, not an approximation of a Sine Wave, Square Wave, or quasi-Square Wave. If you have questions, please contact the
manufacture to confirm the output type.
DT (EPA) SFF (EPA
Power Supply Wattage 300W High Efficiency 280W High Efficiency
AC input Voltage Range 100 to 240Vac 100 to 240Vac
AC input current (low ac range/high AC
range) 6.0A / 3.0A 5.0A / 2.5A
AC input Frequency 50HZ / 60HZ 50HZ / 60HZ
AC holdup time (80% load) 16MSEC 16MSEC
Average Efficiency (Energy Star 5.0
Compliant) 88% 88%
DC parameters
+3.3v output 6.0A 6.0A
+5.0v output 16A 16A
+12.0v output 18A 17A
+5.0v auxiliary output 4.0A 4.0A
-12.0v output 0.5A // 24.8Vdc/3.0A 0.5A // 24.8Vdc/3.0A
Max total power 300W 280W
Max combined +3.3v / +5.0v power 90watt 90watt
Max combined 12.0v power (note: only if
more than one 12v rail) NA—only one 12V rail NA—only one 12V rail
BTUs/h (based on PSU max wattage) 1163 1085
3.3v CMOS battery (type and estimated battery life)
Power Supply Fan 92*25mm 80*15mm
Compliance:
1watt requirement Yes Yes
Blue Angel Compliant No No
Climate Savers / 80Plus Compliant Yes Yes
FEMP (CECP) Standby Power Compliant Yes Yes
EnergyStar5.0 Yes (select configurations) Yes (select configurations)
EPEAT Gold Yes (select configurations) Yes (select configurations)
EuP Yes Yes
TCO 05 Yes Yes
WEEE Yes Yes
Japan Energy Law Yes Yes
CEC Yes Yes
Japan Green PC Yes Yes
FEMP Yes Yes
South Korea Eco-Label Yes Yes
EU RoHS Yes Yes
China RoHS Yes Yes