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TM
DELL
TM
OPTIPLEX 980
TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK
INSIDE THE OPTIPLEX 980
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OVERVIEW Mini Tower Computer (MT) View 3 Desktop Computer (DT) View 5 Small Form Factor Computer (SFF) View 7 MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS 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,
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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 OptiPlex 980 Technical Guidebook Page 3
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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
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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
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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 Conn
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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 sock
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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 Pan
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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
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Marketing System Configurations NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click 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 Vis
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Processor NOTE: Global Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of Dell's relationship products that are managed for availability and synchronized transitions on a worldwide basis. They ensure the same platform is available for purchase globally. This allows customers to reduce the number of configurations managed on a worldwide basis, thereby reducing their costs. They also enable companies to implement global IT standards by locking in specific product configurations worldwide. The followi
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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 Intel® vPro™ technology provides the capability to manage your install base of systems regardless of the power state or hardware functionality of the
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Memory Your computer supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory when you use four 4-GB 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. NOTE: The
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Drives and Removable Storage MT DT SFF Bays: 3.5-inch bay (External) 1 1 1 (slimline) 5.25-inch bay (External) 2 1 1 (slimline) 2 x 3.5” 1 x 3.5” 1 x 3.5” Hard Drives Supported (Internal and External)5 Or Or Or 2 x 2.5” 2 x 2.5” 2 x 2.5” Optical Drives Supported (External) 2 1 1 (slimline) Interface: SATA 4 3 3 3.5” Hard Drives: 1 160GB SATA 10K RPM HDD X X X 1 500GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X 1 320GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X 1 250GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X
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MT DT SFF 1 X 250GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X 1 X 160GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X 3.5” RAID 0 Performance: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives) 1 320GB SATA 10K RPM HDD X 1 1TB SATA 7200 RPM HDD X 1 500GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD X 1 320GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD X 2.5” RAID 0 Performance: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives) 1 500GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X 1 320GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD X X X Optical Drive: (SFF requires a slimline optica
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Graphics/Video Controller NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with optional riser. SFF supports low profile card. MT DT SFF 1 Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD Integrated on system board with specific processors Enhanced Graphic/Video Options 256MB AMD RADEON HD 3450 Graphics, dual DVI or VGA and TV Out Optional full height or low profile card 256MB NVIDIA 9300GE Graphics, dual DVI or VGA and TV Out Optional full he
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Stereo line-in/micropone One minijack rear Speakers line out One minijack rear Risers: (replaces 1 PCI slot and 1 PCIe slot on DT system board) Combo full height riser with 1 PCI and 1 PCIe connector X Dual full height riser with 2 PCI connectors X Communications - Network Adapter (NIC) – NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with optional riser. SFF supports low profile card. MT DT SFF 1 Intel® 82578DM Gigabi
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Optional Dell AX510/AX510PA Dell Flat Panel Display Soundbar Optional Dell AY410 Sting 2.1 Muitimedia Speaker System Keyboard and Mouse MT DT SFF Dell USB QuietKey Keyboard Optional Optional Dell USB Multimedia Pro Keyboard Optional Dell Smart Card USB Keyboard Optional Dell USB Entry Mouse Optional Dell Laser Mouse Security MT DT SFF 1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 Integrated on system board Optional Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell Smart Card USB Keyboard Optiona
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Software MT DT SFF Dell Client Manager Available via Dell.com Dell Control Point Standard Dell OptiPlex ON Reader 2.0 Standard Dell Backup & Recovery Manager Optional Norton Internet Security 2010 90 Day Trial or Optional Subscription McAfee 10 Security Center 90 Day Trial or Optional Subscription OptiPlex 980 Technical Guidebook Page 19
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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, one optical drive, and one diskette drive. MT DT SFF Chassis Volume liters 32.62 15.08 8.00 Chassis Weight*1 pounds/kilograms 25.3 / 11.6 16.5 / 7.26 13 / 5.90 Chassis Dimensions: (HxWxD) Height inches/centimet
