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Dell Optiplex(980 User Manual

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual—Mini-Tower
Working on Your Computer
Specifications
Removing and Replacing Parts
System Board Layout
System Setup
Diagnostics
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not
applicable.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
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May 2010 Rev. A00

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Dell Optiplex(980 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tcase72.7 °C
Bus typeDMI
Processor cache8 MB
Processor cores4
Processor modeli7-860
System bus rate2.5 GT/s
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-800 Desktop Series
Processor socketLGA 1156 (Socket H)
Processor threads8
Processor codenameLynnfield
Processing Die size296 mm²
Processor frequency2.8 GHz
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor lithography45 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor front side bus1333 MHz
PCI Express slots version2.0
Processor boost frequency3.46 GHz
Processor operating modes64-bit
ECC supported by processorNo
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)95 W
Number of processors installed1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)21
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes16
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAM
Number of Processing Die Transistors774 M
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1066, 1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)21 GB/s
Maximum internal memory supported by processor16 GB
Product typePC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Q57
Memory slots4x DIMM
Internal memory8 GB
Memory channelsDual-channel
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)- GB
HDD speed7200 RPM
HDD interfaceSATA, SATA II
Optical drive typeDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYes
Total storage capacity500 GB
CD read speed16 x
Power supply typeAC
External drive bays2
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
Graphics card familyNVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelNot available
Operating system installedWindows 7 Professional
PS/2 ports quantity-
USB 2.0 ports quantity10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports0
PCI slots3
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Chassis typeMini Tower
Product colorBlack, Grey
Power supply input voltage100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Processor ARK ID41316
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.2
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)36 bit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth430.9 mm
Width187 mm
Height408 mm
Weight11400 g

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Working on Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Provides safety guidelines and preparatory steps before performing internal computer operations.

Recommended Tools

Lists the tools required for performing procedures described in the manual.

Turning Off Your Computer

Details the steps for safely shutting down the operating system and the computer.

After Working Inside Your Computer

Outlines the reassembly and startup procedures after internal component work.

Technical Specifications

Processor

Details the processor types, core configurations, and L2 cache specifications.

Memory

Lists memory specifications including type, speed, connectors, and capacity.

Video

Describes integrated graphics capabilities and discrete graphics slot support.

Audio

Specifies the audio capabilities of the system.

Network

Details the network interface controller and its communication capabilities.

System Information

Lists chipset, DMA channels, interrupt levels, and BIOS chip details.

Expansion Bus

Describes bus types and speeds for PCI, PCI Express, SATA, eSATA, and USB.

Cards

Outlines support for PCI and PCI Express cards based on form factor.

Drives

Details specifications for externally and internally accessible drive bays.

External Connectors

Lists and describes audio, eSATA, network, parallel, serial, and USB connectors.

System Board Connectors

Identifies various connectors on the system board, including power, fan, and data interfaces.

Controls and Lights

Describes front panel controls and indicator lights, including power button and status lights.

Power

Lists wattage and maximum heat dissipation for different form factors.

Physical

Provides physical dimensions (height, width, depth) and weight for different computer models.

Environmental

Details operating and storage conditions for temperature, humidity, vibration, and altitude.

Airborne contaminant level

Specifies the acceptable airborne contaminant level for operation.

System Board Layout

System Board Components

Identifies and describes various connectors and components on the system board.

System Setup

Boot Menu

Explains the one-time boot menu accessed via F12 for selecting boot devices.

Navigation Keystrokes

Details the keyboard shortcuts used to navigate System Setup screens.

Entering System Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS/System Setup utility.

System Setup Menu Options

Overview of general system settings available in the setup utility.

System Board Information

Displays system information like BIOS version, service tag, and memory details.

Date/Time Settings

Allows adjustment of the system date and time.

Boot Sequence Configuration

Configures the order in which the system attempts to boot from various devices.

Drive Configuration

Settings for floppy, SATA, and ATA drives, including RAID modes.

System Configuration Options

Enables/disables integrated network, USB controller, and parallel/serial ports.

Video Settings

Configures primary video controller selection and related settings.

Performance Settings

Options to configure processor features like Multi-Core, Hyper-Threading, and Turbo Boost.

Virtualization Support

Enables or disables hardware virtualization features like VT-x and VT-d.

Security Settings

Manages system passwords, administrative lockout, and password configuration.

Password Security

Enforces strong password policies and manages admin/system password settings.

Power Management

Configures system response to AC power loss, auto-on times, and remote wake-up features.

Maintenance Options

Accesses service tag, asset tag creation, and SERR message configuration.

Image Server Configuration

Settings for network booting and image server communication.

POST Behavior Settings

Configures fast boot, NumLock LED, POST hotkeys, and keyboard error reporting.

System Logs

Accesses and manages system event logs, including BIOS events.

Diagnostics

Dell Diagnostics Overview

Information on when and how to use the Dell Diagnostics utility.

Starting Dell Diagnostics from Hard Drive

Step-by-step guide to running diagnostics from the internal hard drive.

Starting Dell Diagnostics from Drivers and Utilities Disc

Guide to running diagnostics using the optional Drivers and Utilities media.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Options

Describes the different test options available in the diagnostics utility.

Power Button Light Codes

Explains the meaning of different power button light states during startup.

Beep Codes

Lists beep code patterns and their corresponding hardware error causes.

Diagnostic Lights

Diagnostic LED Patterns and Resolutions

Explains diagnostic LED patterns and provides suggested troubleshooting steps for common failures.

Cover

Removing the Cover

Step-by-step instructions for removing the computer's outer casing.

Replacing the Cover

Instructions for reattaching the computer's outer casing in reverse order of removal.

Drive Panel

Removing the Drive Panel

Procedure for removing the drive bay panel from the computer.

Replacing the Drive Panel

Instructions for reinstalling the drive bay panel.

Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive

Step-by-step instructions for removing the optical drive from the computer.

Replacing the Optical Drive

Instructions for reinstalling the optical drive.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Step-by-step instructions for removing the hard drive from the computer.

Replacing the Hard Drive

Instructions for reinstalling the hard drive.

Front Panel

Removing the Front Panel

Procedure for removing the front panel assembly from the computer.

Replacing the Front Panel

Instructions for reinstalling the front panel assembly.

Expansion Card

Removing the Expansion Card

Step-by-step instructions for removing an expansion card.

Replacing the Expansion Card

Instructions for reinstalling an expansion card.

Wireless Module

Removing the Wireless Module

Procedure for removing the wireless network module from the computer.

Replacing the Wireless Module

Instructions for reinstalling the wireless network module.

Fan

Removing the Fan

Step-by-step instructions for removing the processor cooling fan.

Replacing the Fan

Instructions for reinstalling the processor cooling fan.

Heat Sink and Processor

Removing the Heat Sink and Processor

Procedure for removing the heat sink and processor assembly.

Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor

Instructions for reinstalling the heat sink and processor.

Memory

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Step-by-step instructions for removing memory modules.

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Instructions for reinstalling memory modules.

Internal Speaker

Removing the Internal Speaker

Procedure for removing the internal system speaker.

Replacing the Internal Speaker

Instructions for reinstalling the internal system speaker.

Front Thermal Sensor

Removing the Front Thermal Sensor

Procedure for removing the front thermal sensor.

Replacing the Front Thermal Sensor

Instructions for reinstalling the front thermal sensor.

Power Supply

Removing the Power Supply

Step-by-step instructions for removing the power supply unit.

Replacing the Power Supply

Instructions for reinstalling the power supply unit.

Control Panel

Removing the Control Panel

Procedure for removing the computer's control panel assembly.

Replacing the Control Panel

Instructions for reinstalling the control panel assembly.

I/O Panel

Removing the I/O Panel

Procedure for removing the front input/output panel.

Replacing the I/O Panel

Instructions for reinstalling the front input/output panel.

Intrusion Switch

Removing the Intrusion Switch

Procedure for removing the chassis intrusion switch.

Replacing the Intrusion Switch

Instructions for reinstalling the chassis intrusion switch.

Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Step-by-step instructions for removing the coin-cell battery.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Instructions for reinstalling the coin-cell battery.

System Board

Removing the System Board

Procedure for removing the main system board from the computer.

Replacing the System Board

Instructions for reinstalling the main system board.

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