Dell Optiplex(980 User manual

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Assembly(of(a(Dell(Optiplex(980(Desktop(
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Table of Contents
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Table&of&Contents&
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................... iii!
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................v!
Chapter 1: What is in the box ..........................................................................................................1!
Chapter 1: What is in the box ..........................................................................................................2!
Package contents..........................................................................................................................2!
Items included..............................................................................................................................2!
Chapter 2: Dell Optiplex 980 tower layout .....................................................................................3!
Chapter 2: Dell Optiplex 980 tower layout .....................................................................................4!
Chapter 2: Dell Optiplex 980 tower layout .....................................................................................5!
Chapter 3: Computer setup..............................................................................................................6!
Network connections (Optional)..................................................................................................7!
Connecting the monitor ...............................................................................................................7!
Connecting the tower ...................................................................................................................7!

Introduction
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Introduction&
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a Dell Optiplex 980 desktop computer. To fully enjoy the benefits of
this product, please read the important information included in this manual. The instructions
covered in this manual will help you to fully understand the setup process for this computer and
it is highly recommended that you follow them. By reading this manual you will learn how to
assemble a Dell Optiplex 980 Desktop Computer. The manual will cover topics such as
components included and basic hardware assembly.

Dell Optiplex 980
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Chapter&1:&What&is&in&the&box&

Chapter 1
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Chapter&1:&What&is&in&the&box&
Package&contents&
Included in every Dell Optiplex 980 Desktop Package are the following items. Please check the
contents of your box to be sure that all items are included.
Items&included&
•Dell Optiplex 980 Computer Tower
•Dell Optiplex 21” Computer Monitor
•Dell USB Mouse (black)
•Dell USB Keyboard (black)
•(2) Dell AC Power Cable
•Monitor to Tower Cable (VGA) (blue)
•Network Cable

Dell Optiplex 980
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Chapter&2:&Dell&Optiplex&980&tower&layout&

Chapter 2
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Chapter&2:&Dell&Optiplex&980&tower&layout&

Dell Optiplex 980
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1. Drive activity light
2. Network activity light
3. Wireless internet activity light
4. Diagnostic lights (4)
5. Power button, power light
6. Optical drive
7. Optical drive eject button
8. Optical 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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Chapter&3:&Computer&setup&

Dell Optiplex 980
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Chapter&3:&Computer&setup&
Network&connections&(Optional)&
1. Connect the network cable
2. Connect the modem
Connecting&the&monitor&
1. Connect the monitor to the tower using the blue VGA cable
2. Connect the power cable to a power source
Connecting&the&tower&
1. Connect the USB mouse to the tower
2. Connect the USB keyboard to the tower
3. Connect the tower power cable to a power source
4. Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer