Dell OptiPlex 960 User Manual

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Dell™Optiplex™960MiniTower/Desktop/SmallFormFactorServiceManual
Small Form Factor Computer Cover
Small Form Factor Computer Cover
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Removing the Small Form Factor Computer Cover
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1. Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer.
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2. If a security cable or a padlock (through the padlock ring) is attached, remove it.
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3. Locate the cover release latch and slide it back as you lift the end of the cover near the latch.
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4. With the cover end near the latch raised slightly, slide the cover toward the latch end of the chassis to pull the tabs at the other end of the cover out of
the slots in the chassis.
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Replacing the Small Form Factor Computer Cover
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1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way.
Gently pull the power cables toward you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives.
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2. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer.
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3. To replace the cover:
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.
NOTE: For convenience, lay the computer on its side before working inside the chassis.
CAUTION: Graphics card heatsinks can become very hot during normal operation. Ensure that a graphics card heatsink has had sufficient time to
cool before you touch it.
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padlock ring
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cover release latch
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security cable slot
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Dell OptiPlex 960 Specifications

General

Tcase	72.4 °C
Bus type	FSB
Stepping	E0
Processor cache	6 MB
Processor cores	2
Processor model	E8400
System bus rate	- GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor series	Intel Core 2 Duo E8000 Series
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor codename	Wolfdale
Processing Die size	107 mm²
Processor frequency	3 GHz
Processor cache type	L2
Processor lithography	45 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	1333 MHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
ECC supported by processor	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W
Number of processors installed	1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	9
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M
Internal memory	4 GB
Memory clock speed	800 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB
HDD speed	7200 RPM
HDD interface	SATA
Optical drive type	DVD-RW
Total storage capacity	250 GB
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
Graphics card family	AMD
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Radeon HD 3470
Maximum graphics card memory	- GB
On-board graphics card model	Not available
Discrete graphics card memory	256 GB
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional
Microphone in	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Chassis type	SFF
Product color	Black
Product type	PC
Processor code	SLB9J
Processor ARK ID	33910
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	323 mm
Width	85 mm
Height	289 mm
Weight	5900 g