Dell OptiPlex 980 - Desktop User manual

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OPTIPLEX TM 980
TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK
INSIDE THE OPTIPLEX 980

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O V E R V I E W
Mini Tower Computer (MT) View
3
Desktop Computer (DT) View
5
Small Form Factor Computer (SFF) View
7
M A R K E T I N G S Y S T E M C O N F I G U R A T I O N S
Operating System, Chipset
9
Processor
10
Advanced System Manageability Modes, Memory
11-12
Drives and Removable Storage
13-14
System Board Connectors, Graphics/Video Controller
14-15
External Ports/Connectors
15-16
Communications—Network Adapter (NIC), Modem
16
Audio and Speakers, Keyboard and Mouse
16-17
Security, Service and Support, Software
17-18
D E T A I L E D E N G I N E E R I N G S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
System Dimensions (Physical)
19
System Board Connector Maximum Allowable Dimensions
19-20
System Level Environmental and Operating Conditions
20-21
Power
21-22
Audio
22
Communications
23-26

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Graphics/Video Controller
26-31
Hard Drives
31-39
Optical Drive
39-42
BIOS Defaults
42-43
Chassis Enclosure and Ventilation Requirements
44-45
Acoustic Noise Emission Information
46-50

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Mini Tower (MT) Computer View
Front and Back View
1 Drive Activity Light
2 Network Activity Light
3 Wi-Fi Activity Light (optional)
4 Diagnostic Lights (4)
5 Power Button, Power Lights
6 CD/DVD Drive
7 CD/DVD Drive Eject Button
8 CD/DVD Drive Filler Panel
9 Flex Bay
10 USB 2.0 Connectors (4)
11 Headphone connector
12 Microphone connector
13 Padlock Ring
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

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Back Panel Connectors
1 Parallel Connector
2 Serial Connector
3 Link Integrity Light
4 Network Adapter Connector
5 Network Activity Light
6 Wi-Fi Antenna (optional)
7 Headphone Connector
8 Line-in/Microphone Connector
9 USB 2.0 connectors (6)
10 VGA Connector
11 eSATA Connector
12 DisplayPort Connector
13 Keyboard Connector
14 Mouse Connector
System Board
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 PCI Express x16 (wired as x4) connector (SLOT4)
7 Internal serial card connector (SERIAL2)
8 Speaker connector (INT_SPKR)
9 PCI Express x1 Wireless card connector (PCIE_WLS1)
10 Thermal Sensor connector(THRM3)
11 Fan connector (FAN_CPU)
12 Power connector (12V POWER)
13 Memory module connectors (DIMM_1-4)
14 Front-Panel connector (FRONTPANEL)
15 Internal buzzer (BEEP)
16 Password jumper (PSWD)
17 SATA drive connectors (SATA0-3)
18 Intruder connector (INTRUDER)
19 Internal USB connector (INT_USB)
20 Front I/O Connector(FIO)
21 Power connector (MICRO_PWR)

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Desktop (DT) Computer View
Front and Back View
1 Power Button, Power Light
2 CD/DVD Drive
3 CD/DVD Drive Eject Button
4 USB 2.0 Connectors (2)
5 Microphone Connector
6 Headphone Connector
7 Flex Bay
8 Drive Activity Light
9 Network Activity Light
10 Wi-Fi Activity Light (optional)
11 Diagnostic Lights (4)
12 Power Supply Diagnostic Button
13 Power Supply Diagnostic Light
14 Padlock Ring
15 Security Cable Slot
16 Power Cable Connector
17 Back Panel Connectors
18 Expansion Card Slots (4)

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Back Panel Connectors
1 Parallel Connector
2 Serial Connector
3 Link Integrity Light
4 Network Adapter Connector
5 Network Activity Light
6 Wi-Fi Antenna (optional)
7 Headphone Connector
8 Line-in/Microphone Connector
9 USB 2.0 connectors (6)
10 VGA Connector
11 eSATA Connector
12 DisplayPort Connector
13 Keyboard Connector
14 Mouse Connector
System Board
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 PCI Express x16 (wired as x4) connector (SLOT4)
7 Internal serial card connector (SERIAL2)
8 Speaker connector (INT_SPKR)
9 PCI Express x1 Wireless card connector (PCIE_WLS1)
10 Thermal Sensor connector(THRM3)
11 Fan connector (FAN_CPU)
12 Power connector (12V POWER)
13 Memory module connectors (DIMM_1-4)
14 Front-Panel connector (FRONTPANEL)
15 Internal buzzer (BEEP)
16 Password jumper (PSWD)
17 SATA drive connectors (SATA0-3)
18 Intruder connector (INTRUDER)
19 Internal USB connector (INT_USB)
20 Front I/O Connector(FIO)
21 Power connector (MICRO_PWR)

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Small Form Factor (SFF) Computer View
Front and Back View
1 Power Button, Power Light
2 CD/DVD Drive (slim-line)
3 CD/DVD Drive Eject Button
4 Headphone Connector
5 Microphone Connector
6 USB 2.0 Connectors (2)
7 Drive Activity Light
8 Network Activity Light
9 Wi-Fi Activity Light (optional)
10 Diagnostic Lights (4)
11 Power Supply Diagnostic Button
12 Power Supply Diagnostic Light
13 Padlock Ring
14 Security Cable Slot
15 Power Cable Connector
16 Back Panel Connectors
17 Expansion Card slots (2)

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Back Panel Connectors
1 Parallel Connector
2 Serial Connector
3 Link Integrity Light
4 Network Adapter Connector
5 Network Activity Light
6 Wi-Fi Antenna (optional)
7 Headphone Connector
8 Line-in/Microphone Connector
9 USB 2.0 connectors (6)
10 VGA Connector
11 eSATA Connector
12 DisplayPort Connector
13 Keyboard Connector
14 Mouse Connector
System Board
1 Service Mode jumper (SERVICE_MODE)
2 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST)
3 Battery socket (BATTERY)
4 PCI Express x16 card connector (SLOT1)
5 PCI card connector (SLOT2)
6 Internal serial card connector (SERIAL2)
7 Thermal sensor connector (THRM3)
8 Speaker connector (INT_SPKR)
9 PCI Express x1 Wireless card connector (PCIE_WLS1)
10 Fan connector (FAN_CPU)
11 Power connector (12V POWER)
12 Memory module connectors (DIMM_1-4)
13 Front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL)
14 Internal buzzer (BEEP)
15 Password jumper (PSWD)
16 Intruder connector (INTRUDER)
17 SATA drive connectors (SATA0-2)
18 Internal USB connector (INT_USB)
19 Front I/O Connector (FIO)
20 Power connector (MICRO_PWR)

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Marketing System Configurations
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Operating System
NOTE: One of the following Operating Systems will be preinstalled.
MT
DT
SFF
Windows 7® operating system
Windows 7® Home Basic (32 bit),
Windows 7® Home Premium (32 bit),
Windows 7® Professional (32 and 64 bit),
Windows 7® Ultimate (32 bit)
Windows Vista® operating system
Windows Vista® SP2 Home Basic (32 bit)
Windows Vista® SP2 Business (32 and 64 bit),
Windows Vista® SP2 Ultimate (32 bit),
Windows Vista® SP2 Business downgrade via
Windows 7® Professional
Windows Vista® SP2 Ultimate downgrade via Windows
7® Ultimate
Windows XP® operating system
Windows XP®Professional SP3 (32 bit) downgrade via
Windows 7® Professional or Ultimate
Windows XP®Professional SP3 (32 bit) downgrade via
Windows Vista®Business or Ultimate
Other
Ubuntu® Linux® (select countries)
FreeDOS for (n-series),
OS Media Support
X
X
X
Chipset
MT
DT
SFF
Chipset
Intel® Q57 Express Chipset
Non-volatile memory on chipset
BIOS Configuration SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
64Mbit (8MB) located at SPI_2 on chipset
16Mbit (2MB) located at SPI_1 on chipset
TPM 1.2 Security Device (Trusted Platform Module)1
16KB located at TPM on chipset
TCM (Trusted Computing Module)
Available in China Only
Non-TPM
Available in select countries
NIC EEPROM
LOM configuration contained within SPI_1/SPI_2 –no
dedicated LOM EEPROM
1TPM not available in some regions