Dell 980 User Manual
DELL
TM
OPTIPLEX
TM
980
TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK
INSIDE THE OPTIPLEX 980
O V ERVIEW
Mini Tower Computer (MT) View
3
Desktop Computer (DT) View
5
Small Form Factor Computer (SFF) View
7
M A R KETING SYSTE M C O N FI 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 ET AILED ENGINE 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 c onnector
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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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)
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
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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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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)
Back Panel Connectors
System Board
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
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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
System Board
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
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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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
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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
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.
Chipset
1
TPM not available in some regions
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Intel Quad Core processors (require discrete graphics card)
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 870 / 2.93GHz, 8M, VT-x, VT-d, TXT (vPro™)
X-GSP
X-GSP
X-GSP
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 860 / 2.80GHz, 8M, VT-x, VT-d, TXT (vPro™)
X-GSP
X-GSP
X-GSP
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 750 / 2.66GHz, Turbo Boost, 8M, VT-x
X X X
Intel Dual Core processors
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 670 / 3.46GHz, HT, Turbo Boost, 4M, VT-x, VT-d, TXT
(vPro™)
X-GSP
X-GSP
X-GSP
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 660 / 3.33GHz, HT, Turbo Boost, 4M, VT-x, VT-d, TXT
(vPro™)
X-GSP
X-GSP
X-GSP
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 650 / 3.20GHz, HT, Turbo Boost, 4M, VT-x, VT-d, TXT
(vPro™)
X-GSP
X-GSP
X-GSP
Intel® Core™ i3 Processor 540 / 3.06GHz, HT, 4M
X X X
Intel® Core™ i3 Processor 530 / 2.93GHz, HT, 4M
X X X
Intel® Pentium Processor G6950 / 2.80GHz, 3M
X X X
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 following GSP processors identified below will be made available to Dell customers.
NOTE:
Processor numbers are not a measure of performance.
Quad Core processors require a discrete add-in graphics card.
Processor availability subject to change and may vary by region/country
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Intel® Core i7/i5 vPro Technology Enabled (iAMT 6.x)
X X X
Intel Standard Manageability Client Systems Management (iAMT 6.x)
X X X
No Out of Band Systems Management
X X X
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 system.
This functionality allows IT to address issues remotely rather than having to physically visit systems.
The OptiPlex 980 supports the latest generation of Intel® vPro™ technology.
Intel® iAMT technology/ Intel® vPro™ technology supports the following features:
-Asset reporting and inventory capabilities, Remote Power Control, Remote troubleshooting and repair, Client System
Isolation, Remote patching/ updating, DASH support and IPv6 Support
-Intel® vPro™ technology adds these additional features:
- “Fast Call for Help” (Client Initiated Remote Access / Local Access), Remote KVM with UMA GFX, Microsoft NAP support,
Hardened security monitoring, VT support, TxT support and Support for the latest generation of Intel® iCore™ Processors
*The functionality described above requires an appropriate software management console
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Type: DDR3 Synch DRAM Non-ECC Memory
DIMM Slots 4 4
4
DIMM Capacities
Up to 16GB
Up to 16GB
Up to 16GB
Minimum Memory
1GB
1GB
1GB
Maximum Memory with 1333MHz speed memory
16GB1
16GB1
16GB1
Configurations:
1333MHz Memory configurations
16GB1 DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1333MHz, (4 DIMM)
X X X
8GB1 DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1333MHz, (4 DIMM)
X X X
8GB1 DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1333MHz, (2 DIMM)
X X X
4GB1 DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1333MHz, (4 DIMM)
X X X
4GB1 DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1333MHz, (2 DIMM)
X X X
4GB1 DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1333MHz, (1 DIMM)
X X X
3GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1333MHz, (3 DIMM)
X X X
2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1333MHz, (2 DIMM)
X X X
2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1333MHz, (1 DIMM)
X X X
1GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1333MHz, (1 DIMM)
X X X
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 entire 16-GB memory range is available to 64-bit operating systems.
Memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology. If the memory modules are
not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to operate, but with a slight reduction in performance.
1
The total amount of available memory will be less than 4GB. The amount less depends on the actual system configuration. To fully
utilize 4GB or more of memory requires a 64-bit enabled processor and 64-bit operating system.
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Bays:
3.5-inch bay (External)
1
1
1 (slimline)
5.25-inch bay (External)
2
1
1 (slimline)
Hard Drives Supported (Internal and External)5
2 x 3.5”
Or
2 x 2.5”
1 x 3.5”
Or
2 x 2.5”
1 x 3.5”
Or
2 x 2.5”
Optical Drives Supported (External)
2
1
1 (slimline)
Interface:
SATA 4 3
3
3.5” Hard Drives:
160GB1 SATA 10K RPM HDD
X X X
500GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X X X
320GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X X X
250GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X X X
160GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X X X
2.5” Hard Drives
128GB1 SATA Solid State HDD
X X X
64GB1 SATA Solid State HDD
X X X
250GB1 SATA Full Disk Encryption HDD
X X X
320GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X X X
250GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X X X
160GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X X X
3.5” RAID 1 Data Protection: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives)
160GB1 SATA 10K RPM HDD
X
500GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X
320GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X
250GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X
160GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X
2.5” RAID 1 Data Protection: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives)
320GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X
X
X
Drives and Removable Storage
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250GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X
X
X
160GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X X X
3.5” RAID 0 Performance: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives)
320GB1 SATA 10K RPM HDD
X
1TB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X
500GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X
320GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X
2.5” RAID 0 Performance: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives)
500GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X
X
X
320GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD
X
X
X
Optical Drive: (SFF requires a slimline optical drive)
DVD+/-RW2
SATA 1.5Gbit/s
SATA 1.5Gbit/s
SATA 1.5Gbit/s
DVD-ROM3
SATA 1.5Gbit/s
SATA 1.5Gbit/s
SATA 1.5Gbit/s
DVD+/-RW2 with Blu-Ray-ROM
SATA 1.5Gbit/s
SATA 1.5Gbit/s
SATA 1.5Gbit/s
Media Card Reader: (uses Floppy Diskette Drive slot)
Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Reader
480Mb/s
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PCI Slot(s): number of
2 2 1
PCIe x16 Slot: number of
1 1 1
PCIe x16 (wired as x4) Slot: number of
1 1 0
Flexbay 1 1
1
Serial ATA (SATA)
4 3 3
1
For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.
2
Discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with some existing drives and players; using DVD+R media provides maximum
compatibility.
3
DVD-ROM drives may have write-capable hardware that has been disabled via firmware modifications.
System Board Connectors
NOTE: See Detailed Engineering Specifications for maximum card dimensions support.
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Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD1
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 height or low profile card
256MB AMD RADEON HD 3470 Graphics, dual DP
Optional full height or low profile card
512MB AMD RADEON HD4550 Graphics, dual DP
Optional full height or low profile card
512MB NVIDIA NVS420 Graphics, quad DP or DVI
NA
NA
Low Profile
1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT330 Graphics, dual DP and DVI
Full height
NA
NA
See chassis diagrams section for port/connector locations
MT
DT
SFF
USB 2.0 (includes two internal on MT, DT and SFF)
12
10
10
Serial
One rear, second port optional
PS/2
Two rear
eSATA
One rear
Parallel
One rear
Network Connector (RJ-45)
One rear
1394 Controller
Optional full height card or low profile card
Video: (enabled with specific processors)
VGA
One rear
Display Port
One rear
Audio:
Microphone-in
One minijack front
Headphone
One minijack front
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.
1
Up to 1.7 GB of system memory may be allocated to support integrated graphics, depending on operating system, system memory
size and other factors.
External Ports/Connectors
NOTE: MT supports full height cards, DT supports low profile cards or full height cards with optional riser. SFF supports
low profile cards.
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