Optiplex 980 Tech Guide

DELL TM
OPTIPLEX TM
980
TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK
INSIDE THE OPTIPLEX 980
O VERV IEW
Mini Tower Computer (MT) View 3
Desktop Computer (DT) View 5
Small Form Factor Computer (SFF) View 7
MA RKET ING S YSTEM CO N FI G URAT IO NS

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
DET AI LED EN GI NEER IN G SPEC I FI CAT IO NS

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
OptiPlex 980 Technical Guidebook Page 2

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

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 (4)
18 Power Supply Diagnostic Button
19 Power Supply Diagnostic Light

Back Panel Connectors
1 Parallel Connector
2 Serial Connector
3 Link Integrity Light
4 Network Adapter Connector
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 (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)

Desktop (DT) Computer View
Front and Back View
1 Power Button, Power Light

2 CD/DVD Drive
5 Microphone Connector
7 Flex Bay
14 Padlock Ring
18 Expansion Card Slots (4)

2 Serial Connector
10 VGA Connector
11 eSATA Connector
14 Mouse Connector
System Board

4 PCI card connectors (SLOT 2 & 3)
5 PCI Express x16 card connector(SLOT1)
6 PCI Express x16 (wired as x4) connector (SLOT4)
10 Thermal Sensor connector(THRM3)
14 Front-Panel connector (FRONTPANEL)
20 Front I/O Connector(FIO)

Small Form Factor (SFF) Computer View
Front and Back View
1 Power Button, Power Light

2 CD/DVD Drive (slim-line)
5 Microphone Connector
13 Padlock Ring
17 Expansion Card slots (2)

2 Serial Connector
10 VGA Connector
11 eSATA Connector
14 Mouse Connector
System Board

4 PCI Express x16 card connector (SLOT1)
5 PCI card connector (SLOT2)
7 Thermal sensor connector (THRM3)
13 Front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL)
19 Front I/O Connector (FIO)

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 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
Chipset
MT DT SFF
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
Available in China Only

TCM (Trusted Computing Module)
Available in select countries
Non-TPM
NIC EEPROM LOM configuration contained within SPI_1/SPI_2 – no

dedicated LOM EEPROM
1
TPM not available in some regions

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
MT DT SFF
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™ 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

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
MT DT SFF
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

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.
MT DT SFF
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

1 1 1
Maximum Memory with 1333MHz speed memory 16GB 16GB 16GB
Configurations:
1333MHz Memory configurations

1
16GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 1333MHz, (4 DIMM) X X X
1
1
1
1
1
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.

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)
Hard Drives Supported (Internal and External)5 2 x 3.5” 1 x 3.5” 1 x 3.5”

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
1
1
2.5” Hard Drives
1
128GB SATA Solid State HDD X X X
1
64GB SATA Solid State HDD X X X
1
250GB SATA Full Disk Encryption HDD X X X
1
1
1
3.5” RAID 1 Data Protection: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives)
1
160GB SATA 10K RPM HDD X
1
500GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD X
1
1
1
2.5” RAID 1 Data Protection: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives)
1

MT DT SFF
1
1
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
1
2.5” RAID 0 Performance: (includes two matching capacity/speed hard drives)
1
1
Optical Drive: (SFF requires a slimline optical drive)
2
DVD+/-RW
SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s SATA 1.5Gbit/s
3
DVD-ROM
2
DVD+/-RW with Blu-Ray-ROM
Media Card Reader: (uses Floppy Diskette Drive slot)
Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Reader 480Mb/s
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.
MT DT SFF
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

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 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
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.
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

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) –

low profile card.
MT DT SFF
1
Intel® 82578DM Gigabit Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000 (Remote Wake Up, PXE support
Integrated on system board
and Intel Active Management Technology support)
Broadcom NetXtreme 10/100/1000 PCIe Gigabit Networking Card (5722) Supports full Low-profile or full Supports low
height height card with profile card
optional riser
1
This term does not connote an actual operating speed of 1 Gb/sec. For high speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet
server and network infrastructure is required.
Communications – Modem
low profile card.
MT DT SFF
V.92 Data/Fax Controllerless Modem Optional full height or low profile card
Communications – Wireless
MT DT SFF
Internal Dell wireless 1520 802.11 draft-N WiFi (with Remote Wake Up support) Custom WLAN Antenna Connector
Audio and Speakers

MT DT SFF
RealTek ALC269 High Definition Audio Integrated on system board
Internal Chassis Speaker Optional
Dell AX210 USB Stereo Speakers Optional

Dell AX510/AX510PA Dell Flat Panel Display Soundbar Optional
Dell AY410 Sting 2.1 Muitimedia Speaker System Optional
Keyboard and Mouse

MT DT SFF
Dell USB QuietKey Keyboard Optional
Dell USB Multimedia Pro Keyboard Optional
Dell Smart Card USB Keyboard Optional
Dell USB Entry Mouse Optional
Dell Laser Mouse Optional
Security
MT DT SFF
1
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 Integrated on system board
Chassis Intrusion Switch Optional
Dell Smart Card USB Keyboard Optional
Chassis lock slot Standard
1
TPM not available in some regions
Service and Support

NOTE: For more details on Dell Service Plans please to go to www.dell.com/service/service_plans/
MT DT SFF
1
3 Year Limited Warranty (3-3-0) Standard
2
3 Year Next Business Day On-site Service (3-3-3) Optional
Dell ProSupport Optional
1
For a copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX
78682. For more information, visit www.dell.com/warranty.
2
Service may be provided by third-party. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Subject
to parts availability, geographical restrictions and terms of service contract. Service timing dependent upon time of day call placed to
Dell. U.S. only.

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

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/centimeters 15.8 / 40.8 4.4 / 11.4 3.5 / 9.26
Width inches/centimeters 7.4 / 18.7 15.4 / 39.9 11.8 / 31.4
Depth inches/centimeters 17.2 / 43.3 13.7 / 35.3 12.9 / 34
Shipping Weight*1 pounds/kilograms includes packaging materials 43.5 / 19.73 28.0 / 12.7 11.25/ 28.6
Packaging Parameters (HxWxD)2
Height inches/centimeters 22.06/ 56.0 20.35/ 51.7 20.75/ 52.7
Width inches/centimeters 20.94/ 53.2 20.04/ 50.9 16.38/ 41.6
Depth inches/centimeters 14.56/ 37.0 11.96/ 30.4 11.25/ 28.6
1 Weights are approximates and may change based on system configuration and included accessories.
2 Dimensions are DAO specific. Each region has unique packing.
System Board Connector Maximum Allowable Dimensions

MT DT SFF
PCI Slot(s) Dimensions: (HxL) 2 2 1
Height inches/centimeters 4.376/11.115 2.731/6.89
Length inches/centimeters 6.6/16.765* 6.6/16.765
PCIe x16 Slot Dimensions: (HxL) 2 1 1

PCIe x16 (wired as x4)Slot Dimensions: (HxL) 1 1 0
Wireless Slot for custom card 1 1 1
Risers: (replaces 1 PCI slot and 1 PCIe slot on DT system board)
Combo Full Height Riser with 1 PCI and 1 PCIe connector (HxL) 1
Height inches/centimeters 4.376/11.115
,
Length inches/centimeters* ** 6.90in/17.53*
*cm
Dual Full Height Riser with 2 PCI connectors (HxL) 1
Height inches/centimeters 4.376/11.115
,
Length inches/centimeters* ** 6.90in/17.53*
*cm
* Card length can be longer than standard Half-Length Card but cannot be a Full-Length Card.
** 6.9/17.53 in/cm is longer than the standard Half-Length Card
System Level Environmental and Operating Conditions

MT DT SFF
Temperature
Operating 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F)
Non-Operating (Storage) -40° to 65° C (-40° to -149° F)
Relative Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Maximum vibration
Operating 5 to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G2/Hz
Non-Operating 5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G2/Hz
Maximum Shock
Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2

msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 in/sec [51
cm/sec])
Non-Operating 105 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2

msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 50 in/sec
[127 cm/sec])

MT DT SFF
Maximum Altitude
Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
Non-Operating –15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)
Power
MT DT SFF
APFC EPA APFC EPA APFC EPA
Power Supply Wattage 305W 255W 255W 255W 235W 235W
AC input Voltage Range 90 –

90 – 264Vac 90 – 264Vac 90 – 264Vac 90 – 264Vac 90 – 264Vac
264Vac
AC input current (low ac 4.5/2.25

5.6/2.8 Arms 3.6/1.8 Arms 5.0/2.5 Arms 4.0/2.0 Arms 3.5/1.75 Arms
range/high AC range) Arms
AC input Frequency 47 – 63 Hz 47 – 63 Hz 47 – 63 Hz 47 – 63 Hz 47 – 63 Hz 47 – 63 Hz
AC holdup time (80%

16 ms 16 ms 16 ms 16 ms 16 ms 16 ms
load)
Average Efficiency ( 87 – 90 – 87%

87 – 90 – 87% 87 – 90 – 87%
Energy Star Compliant) @ 20 – 50 – @ 20 – 50 – @ 20 – 50 –
100% load 100% load 100% load
Minimum Efficiency
65% 65% 65%
(Active PFC)
DC parameters
+3.3v output 8.0 A 8.0 A 7.0 A 7.0 A 5.0 A 5.0 A
+5.0v output 16.0 A 16.0 A 15.0 A 15.0 A 16.0 A 16.0 A
+12.0v output 15.0 A 15.0 A
& & 18.0 A 18.0 A 17.0 A 17.0 A
10.0 A 10.0 A
+5.0v auxiliary output 4.0 A 4.0 A 4.0 A 4.0 A 4.0 A 4.0 A
-12.0v output 0.5 A 0.5 A 0.5 A 0.5 A 0.5 A 0.5 A
Max total power 305 W 255 W 255 W 255 W 235 W 235 W
Max combined +3.3v /

80 W 80 W 91.5 W 91.5 W 88 W 88 W
+5.0v power
Max combined 12.0v

power (note: only if 240W 240W N/A N/A N/A N/A
more than one 12v rail)

BTUs/h (based on PSU
1603 BTU 1000 BTU 1341 BTU 1000 BTU 1235 BTU 921 BTU
max wattage)
Power Supply Fan 80 x 15mm 80 x 15mm
80 x 25mm 80 x 25mm 92 x 25mm 92 x 25mm or or
80 x 20mm 80 x 20mm
Compliance:
Energy Star Compliant No Yes No Yes No Yes
Blue Angel Compliant Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Climate Savers / 80Plus

No Gold No Gold No Gold
Compliant
FEMP Standby Power

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Compliant
3.3v CMOS battery (type

3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell. Est. 5 year life
and estimated battery life)
Audio
Integrated RealTek ALC269 High Definition Audio MT DT SFF
High Definition Stereo support X X X
Number of channels 2
Number of Bits / Audio resolution 16, 20, and 24-bit resolution
Sampling rate (recording/playback) Variable

Any multiple or sub-multiple of 48kHz or
44.1kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio 98dB audio outputs, -98dB audio inputs
Analog Audio X X X
Dolby Digital
THX
Digital out (S/PDIF)
Audio Jack Impedance
Microphone 150 kΩ
Line-In 150 kΩ
Line-Out 190 Ω
Headphone .5 Ω
Internal Speaker Power Rating 2W

Communications - Integrated LAN
NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with optional riser. SFF supports low
profile card.
Integrated Intel® 82578 Gigabit Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000 MT DT SFF
External Connector Type RJ45
Data Rates supported 10/100/1000 Mbps
Controller Details
Controller bus architecture (example PCIe 1.0a x1) Intel Gigabit LAN Connect Interface
(GLCI) and LAN Connect Interface (LCI)
Integrated memory N/A
Data transfer mode (example Bus-Master DMA) N/A
Power consumption (full operation per data rate connection speed) 781mW (Max.)
Power consumption (standby operation) with WOL enabled 200mW (Max, 100Mb)
66mW (Max, 10Mb)
Power consumption (standby operation) with WOL disabled in BIOS 0mW (Max)
Power consumption (standby operation) with WOL disabled with driver 47mW (Max)
IEEE standards compliance (example 802.1P) 802.3
Hardware Certifications (example FCC, B, GS mark…) N/A
Boot ROM Support EEPROM (located in SPI)
Network Transfer Mode (example Full Duplex, Half Duplex)
Network Transfer Rate (example 10BASE-T (half-duplex) 10 Mbps

10 Mb (full/half-duplex)
10BASE-T (full-duplex) 20 Mbps
100 Mb (full/half-duplex)
100BASE-TX (half-duplex) 100 Mbps
1000 Mb (full-duplex)
100BASE-TX (full-duplex) 200 Mbps
Environmental
Operating temperature 0° C to 85° C (32° F to 185° F)
Operating humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Operating System Driver Support Windows XP 32-Bit, Windows Vista

32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit, Win7 32-bit,
Win7 64Bit.
Manageability (examples WOL, PXE..) WOL, PXE 2.1
Management Capabilities Alerting (examples ASF 2.0 AMT…) iAMT6.0
1

Communications – Networking Card
NOTE: MT supports full height card, DT supports low profile card or full height card with optional riser. SFF supports low
profile card.
Broadcom 5722 NetXtreme 10/100/1000 PCIe Gigabit1 Networking MT DT SFF

Card
Connector Type RJ45
Data Rates supported 10/100/1000 Mbps Half/Full duplex
Controller Details
Controller bus architecture (example PCIe 1.0a x1) PCIe 1.0a x1
Integrated memory 40KB
Data transfer mode (example Bus-Master DMA) Bus-Master DMA
Power consumption (full operation per data rate connection speed) 1.41W (427mA @ +3.3V)
Power consumption (standby operation) Less than 300mW
IEEE standards compliance (example 802.1P) 802.3z, 802.3x, Dynamic 802.3ad,

802.3 p, 802.1Q
Hardware Certifications (example FCC, B, GS mark…) FCC B, VCCI B, CE
Boot ROM Support No
Network Transfer Mode (example Full Duplex, Half Duplex) Full Duplex/Half Duplex
10BASE-T (full-duplex - 20Mbps,

Network Transfer Rate (example 10BASE-T (half-duplex) 10 Mbps half-duplex – 10Mbps)*
100BASE-TX (half-duplex) 100 Mbps 100BASE-T (full-duplex – 200Mbps,
100BASE-TX (full-duplex) 200 Mbps half-duplex - 100Mbps)*
1000BASE-T (full-duplex) 2000 Mbps 1000BASE-T (full-duplex - 2000Mbps,
half-duplex – 1000Mbps)*
* Depends on the system environment.
Environmental
Operating temperature 0° C to 55° C (32° F to 131° F)
Operating humidity 5% ~ 85% (non-condensing)
Operating System Driver Support Windows XP 32-bit, Windows Vista

Win7 64Bit.
Manageability (examples WOL, PXE..) WOL, PXE2.1, ACPI, CIM, SNMP
Management Capabilities Alerting (examples ASF 2.0 AMT…) None
1

Communications – Modem
low profile card.
V.92 Data/Fax Controllerless Modem MT DT SFF
Bus PCI
External Connector RJ-11

PCM - Pulse Coded Modulation
Data Transmission (V.92/V.90)
TCM - Trellis Coded Modulation
(V.90/V.34/V.32 bis/V.32)
Data Speeds 56kbps receive, 48kbps transmit
Data Standards ITU V.92/V.90, V.34/V.32 bis/V.32
Fax Speeds 14.4kbps
Fax Mode Capabilities 2-wire, half-duplex, synchronous
Error Correction and Data Compression V.44, V.42, V.42bis, MNP 2-4, MNP 5
Power Management WOR (wake on ring) capable
Upgradeability Driver upgradeable

V.80 Synchronous Access Mode (SAM)
Video can be supported by
software applications (not driver)
Operating Temperature 0~50 degree C
Operating Humidity 45 degree C 90% max

Windows XP 32-bit, Windows Vista
Operating System Driver Support 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit, Win7 32-bit,
Win7 64Bit.
Power Requirements +3.0V~+3.6V, 116.6mW max

Conexant SmartHSFs/LF (CX11256 &
Chipset CX20493)
L:
Dimensions of full height card inches/centimeters (L X H) 5.25'/13.3
25cm
H:
4.73'/12.0
02cm
L: 5.26'/13.366cm
Dimensions of low profile card inches/centimeters (L X H) H: 3.12'/7.923cm
Communications – Wireless
Internal DW1520 802.11 draft-N WiFi (with Remote Wake Up MT DT SFF
support)
External Connector Type Custom WLAN Antenna Connector
Controller Details
Controller bus architecture PCIe 1.1 x1

Internal DW1520 802.11 draft-N WiFi (with Remote Wake Up MT DT SFF
support)
WLAN standards supported 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
802.11b Data Rates supported 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
802.11a Data Rates supported 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps
802.11g Data Rates supported 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps
802.11n Data Rates supported 300, 270, 243, 240, 180, 150, 144, 135,
130, 120, 117, 115.5, 90, 86.667, 72.2,
65, 60, 57.8, 45, 43.3, 30, 28.9, 21.7, 15,
14.4, 7.2 Mbps
Security 802.1x, WEP, WPA/WPA2, TKIP, CCX

v1, CCX v2, CCX v3, CCX v4, and CCX
v5 128-bit OCB mode AES, 802.11i
Operating temperature 0 - 70°C
Operating humidity 85% maximum non-condensing
Operating System Driver Support Windows XP 32-bit, Windows Vista

Win7 64Bit.
Graphics/Video Controller
low profile card.
Integrated Intel GMA X4500HD MT DT SFF
Bus Type Integrated
GPU core clock 350 MHz Integrated 24 bit RAMDAC
Frame Buffer Memory (onboard and shared) Size and Speed XP: Up to 1GB shared system memory
with 2GB system memory
Vista and Win7: Up to 1.4GB shared

system memory with 4GB or more
system memory
Overlay Planes Yes
Maximum Color Depth 32 bit
Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate 85 Hz
Multiple Display Support Yes
Operating Systems Graphics/ Video API Support OpenGL 2.0/DirectX 10.0
Supported Resolutions and Max Refresh Rates (Hz) (Note: Analog and/or digital) Up to 2560x11600 @ 60Hz (DP)

Up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz (DVI & VGA)
Up to 1600x1200 @ 85Hz (VGA only)
External connectors VGA, DisplayPort
Environmental Operating Conditions (Non-Condensing):
Operating Temperature Range 0° C to 70° C (32° F to 158° F)
Relative Humidity Range 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Display Port
Bus Type AUX 1, 2, 4 lanes
Maximum supported resolution Up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz
Maximum power consumption N/A
External connectors Display Port
Dongle Supported Display Port to DVI

Display Port to VGA
Display Port to HDMI
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.
2
The Display Port controller does not support multi-monitor display in DOS, but it does in the OS after the driver is loaded.
3
Populating a up-graphics card in the x16 slot disabled onboard video.
256MB AMD Radeon™ HD 3450 Graphics dual DVI or VGA and TV MT DT SFF
Out
Bus Type (example integrated or PCIe x16) PCIEx16
GPU core clock 600Mhz
Frame Buffer Memory (onboard and shared) Size and Speed 500Mhz
Maximum power consumption 22W
Overlay Planes Yes
Maximum Color Depth 32-bit
Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate 85Hz
Operating Systems Graphics/ Video API Support D3D and OpenGL
Supported Resolutions and Max Refresh Rates (Hz) (Note: Analog and/or digital) Max : 1920x1440/32bpp @ 75Hz
Min : 640x480/8bpp @ 60Hz
External connectors DMS-591 and S-video
Dimensions of full height card inches/centimeters (L x H) 167.64mm

167.64mm x 120mm
x 120mm

256MB AMD Radeon™ HD 3450 Graphics dual DVI or VGA and TV MT DT SFF
Out
Dimensions of low profile card inches/centimeters (L x H) 167.64mm x 85mm
Operating Temperature Range 10°-50° C
Relative Humidity Range 5-90% RH
Altitude Range 0-20,000 ft.

1
DMS-59 to VGA or DMS-59 to DVI adaptors required.
256MB nVidia 9300GE Graphics, dual DVI or VGA and TV Out MT DT SFF
Overlay Planes Yes
Min : 640x480/8bpp @ 60Hz
1
External connectors DMS-59 and S-video
Dimensions of full height card inches/centimeters (L x H) 167.64mm x 167.64mm x 120mm

120mm

1
DMS-59 to VGA or DMS-59 to DVI adaptors required.

256MB AMD Radeon™ HD 3470 Graphics, dual DP MT DT SFF
Overlay Planes Yes
Min : 640x480/8bpp @ 60Hz
External connectors 2 Display Port

120mm
Overlay Planes Yes

Min : 640x480/8bpp @ 60Hz
External connectors 2 Display Port(1)

120mm

(1) Dongles Supported: DP-VGA (RN699), DP-DVI (23NVR), DP-DL DVI (XT625), DP-HDMI(TK041)
512MB nVidia NVS 420 Graphics, quad DP or DVI MT DT SFF
Overlay Planes Yes
Min : 640x480/8bpp @ 60Hz
External connectors VHDCI (1)

120mm

(1) Dongles supported: VHDCI-DP (J772M), VHDCI-DVI-D (F908M), DP-VGA (RN699)

1GB nVidia GeForce GT 330 Graphics, dual DP and DVI MT
Overlay Planes Yes
Min : 640x480/8bpp @ 60Hz
External connectors DVI-I and DP (1)

120mm

(1) Dongles Supported: DP-VGA (RN699), DP-DVI (23NVR), DP-DL DVI (XT625), DP-HDMI(TK041)
Hard Drives1
3.5” 160GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD
Capacity (bytes) 160,041,885,696
Dimensions inches (W x D x H) 5.87 x 4 x 1
Interface type and Maximum speed Up to 3Gb/s
Internal buffer size 8 MB
Average Seek Time 8.5 ms
Rotational Speed 7200 rpm

Logical Blocks 312,581,808
Power Source
DC Power (Max) Idle 7.0W, Active 10.0W
DC Current 5V (.8A) and 12V (1.8A)
Temperature Range 50C to 600C
Relative Humidity Range 20% to 80% non-condensing
Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature 290C
Altitude Range -50 ft to 10000 ft
Environmental Non-Operating Conditions (Non-Condensing):
Temperature Range -400C to 650C
Power Source

Power Source

Power Source
Dimensions inches (W x D x H) 5.787 x 4 x 1 (includes sled)
Average Seek Time 4.2 ms (average read)
Power Source
DC Current 5V (.275A) and 12V (.585A)

Dimensions inches (W x D x H) Approximately (3.93 x 2.75 x 0.374 inches)
Average Seek Time 12 ms (Read)
Power Source
DC Current 5V (.8A)

Power Source
DC Current 5V (.8A)

Power Source
DC Current 5V (.8A)
2.5” 64GB SATA Solid State HDD
Dimensions inches (W x D x H) 2.106 x 3.059 x 0.134
Interface type and Maximum speed SATA 3.0 Gbps
Average Seek Time NA
Rotational Speed NA
Power Source
DC Power (Max)
Idle 0.125W, Active 0.135W
*Based on MobileMark 2007 scenario
DC Current 5.0V (0.35A)
Temperature Range 0 to 70 C
Relative Humidity Range 10 to 90 %
Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature 29 C
Altitude Range -200 to 5000 m

Temperature Range -55 to 95 C
Altitude Range -200 to 10,600 m
2.5” 128GB Solid State SATA HDD
Dimensions inches (W x D x H) 2.106 x 3.059 x 0.134
Interface type and Maximum speed SATA 3.0 Gbps
Average Seek Time N/A
Rotational Speed N/A
Power Source
DC Power (Max)
Idle 0.112W, Active 0.125W
* Based on MobileMark 2007 scenario
DC Current 3.3V (0.6A)
Temperature Range 0 to 70 C
Altitude Range -200 to 5000 m
Temperature Range -55 to 95 C
Relative Humidity Range 0 C to 55 C / 90~98% RH
Altitude Range -200 to 10,600 m
2.5” 250GB SATA Full Disk Encryption HDD

Power Source
DC Current 5V (.8A)

1
For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and
operating environment and will be less.
Optical Drives
DVD +/- RW1 MT DT SFF

External Dimensions
128.0 mm (5.04)/
inches/centimeters 149mm(6in)/42mm 149mm(6in)/42mm
12.7mm (0.5 in)/
(With Bezel – W x H x (2in)/ 190.5 (max) (2in)/ 190.5 (max)
126.1mm (4.97in)
D)
Weight (max)
730g 730g 170g
pounds/kilograms
Interface type and
speed
Disc Capacity Standard Standard Standard
Internal buffer size 2MB 2MB 1MB

Access Times
(1/3 stroke) 130ms (1/3 stroke) 130ms (1/3 stroke) 150ms
(typical)
Maximum Data
Transfer Rates
Writes 16x DVD/48x CD 16x DVD/48x CD 8x DVD/ 24x CD

DVD +/- RW1 MT DT SFF
Reads 16x DVD/48x CD 16x DVD/48x CD 8x DVD/ 24x CD
Power Source
DC Power
12V, 5V 12V, 5V 5V
Requirements
1200mA (12V)/ 900mA 1200mA (12V)/ 900mA
DC Current 1000mA
(5V) (5V)
Environmental
Operating Conditions
(Non-Condensing):
Operating
5C to 50C 5C to 50C 5C to 50C
Temperature Range
Relative Humidity
20% to 80% RH 20% to 80% RH 20% to 80% RH
Range
Maximum Wet Bulb
29C 29C 29C
Temperature
Altitude Range -200 to 3048 -200 to 3048 -200 to 3048
Environmental
Non-Operating
Conditions
(Non-Condensing):
Operating
-40C to 65C -40C to 65C -40C to 65C
Temperature Range
Relative Humidity
5% to 95% RH 5% to 95% RH 5% to 95% RH
Range
Maximum Wet Bulb
38C 38C 38C
Temperature
Altitude Range -200 to 10600m -200 to 10600m -200 to 10600m
1
Discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with some existing drives and players; using DVD+R media provides maximum
compatibility.
DVD-ROM MT DT SFF
External Dimensions
128.0 mm (5.04)/
12.7mm (0.5 in)/
126.1mm (4.97in)
D)
Weight (max)
730g 730g 165g
pounds/kilograms
Interface type and
speed

Access Times
(typical)
Maximum Data
Transfer Rates
Writes N/A N/A N/A
Reads 16x DVD/48x CD 16x DVD/48x CD 8x DVD/ 24x CD
Power Source
DC Power
12V, 5V 12V, 5V 5V
Requirements
1200mA (12V)/ 900mA 1200mA (12V)/ 900mA
DC Current 800mA
(5V) (5V)
Environmental
(Non-Condensing):

DVD-ROM MT DT SFF
Operating
Temperature Range
Relative Humidity
20% to 80% RH 20% to 80% RH 20% to 80% RH
Range
Maximum Wet Bulb
29C 29C 29C
Temperature
Environmental
Non-Operating
Conditions
(Non-Condensing):
Operating
-40C to 65C -40C to 65C -40C to 65C
Temperature Range
Relative Humidity
5% to 95% RH 5% to 95% RH 5% to 95% RH
Range
Maximum Wet Bulb
38C 38C 38C
Temperature
1
DVD-ROM drives may have write-capable hardware that has been disabled via firmware modifications.
DVD+/-RW with
MT DT SFF
Blu-Ray-ROM
External Dimensions
128.0 mm (5.04)/
12.7mm (0.5 in)/
126.1mm (4.97in)
D)
Weight (max)
830g 7830g 190g
pounds/kilograms
Interface type and
speed

Access Times
(typical)
Maximum Data
Transfer Rates
Writes 16x DVD/ 40x CD 16x DVD/ 40x CD 8x DVD / 24x CD
Reads 6x BD/16x DVD/40x CD 6x BD/16x DVD/40x CD 4x BD/8x DVD/ 24x CD
Power Source
DC Power
12V, 5V 12V, 5V 5V
Requirements
1200mA (12V)/ 900mA 1200mA (12V)/ 900mA
DC Current 900mA
(5V) (5V)
Environmental
(Non-Condensing):
Operating
Temperature Range
Relative Humidity
20% to 80% RH 20% to 80% RH 20% to 80% RH
Range
Maximum Wet Bulb
29C 29C 29C
Temperature
Environmental
Non-Operating
Conditions
(Non-Condensing):

DVD+/-RW with
MT DT SFF
Blu-Ray-ROM
Operating
-40C to 65C -40C to 65C -40C to 65C
Temperature Range
Relative Humidity
5% to 95% RH 5% to 95% RH 5% to 95% RH
Range
Maximum Wet Bulb
38C 38C 38C
Temperature
More details for optical drives can be found at:
http://support.dell.com/support/systemsinfo/documentation.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&~cat=7
BIOS Defaults
BIOS Factory Defaults (All chassis unless noted)
Drives Diskette drive: Enabled
SATA Operation: RAID On
SMART Reporting: Disabled
Drives:
SATA-0: Enabled
SATA-1: Enabled
SATA-2: Enabled
1 Enabled
SATA-3 :
External SATA: Enabled
System
Configuration Integrated NIC: Enabled
USB Controller: Enabled
Parallel Port: PS/2
Parallel Port Address: 378h
Serial Port #1: Auto
Miscellaneous Devices: PS/2
Front USB: Enabled
Rear Dual USB: Enabled
Audio: Enabled
Optiplex ON Reader: Disabled
Rear Quad USB: Enabled
PCI Slots Enabled
WiFi NIC Slot Enabled
Video Primary Video: Auto
Performance Multi Core Support: Enabled

Intel Turbo Boost Technology: Enabled
Intel SpeedStep: Enabled
C States Control: Enabled
Limit CPUID Value Disabled
Virtualization
Support Virtualization: Enabled

VT for Direct I/O: Disabled
Trusted Execution: Disabled
Security Admin Password: Not set.

System Password: Not set.
Password Changes: Enabled
Password Configuration: 1 to 32 characters
Strong Password: Disabled
TPM Security: Disabled
CPU XD Support: Enabled
Computrace: Deactivate
Chassis Intrusion: On-Silent
Stat-0 Password: Not Set
Power Management AC Recovery: Power Off

Auto On Time: Disabled
Low Power Mode: Enabled
Remote Wake Up: Disabled
Suspend Mode: S3
Fan Control Override: Disabled
Maintenance Service Tag: Set by the factory.

Asset Tag: Set by the factory
SERR Messages: Enable
Image Server Lookup Method: DNS

ImageServer IP: 255.255.255.255
ImageServer Port: 06910
Client DHCP: DHCP
Clent IP: 255.255.255.255
Client SubnetMask 255.255.255.255
`Client Gateway: 255.255.255.255.
License Status: No License (if license is not purchased)
Post Behavior Fast Boot: Enabled

Numlock Key: Enabled
POST Hotkeys: Enabled F12=Boot Menu
Keyboard Errors: Enabled
MEBx Hotkey: Enabled
1
Only present on MT

Chassis Enclosure & Ventilation Requirements
Enclosure Ventilation If your enclosure has doors, they need to be of a type that allows at least 30% airflow
through
the enclosure (front and back).
Enclosure Minimum Clearance Leave a 10.2 cm (4 in.) minimum clearance on all vented sides of the computer to permit the
airflow
required for proper ventilation.
Recommended Enclosure Do not install your computer in an enclosure that does not allow airflow. This restricts the
airflow
and impacts your computer’s performance, possibly causing it to overheat.
Open Desk Minimum Clearance If your computer is installed in a corner, on a desk, or under a desk, leave at least 5.1 cm (2
in.)
clearance from the back of the computer to the wall to permit the airflow required for proper
ventilation.

Regulatory Compliance and Environmental
Product related conformity assessment and regulatory authorizations including Product Safety, Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC), Ergonomics, Communication Devices relevant to this product, along with additional product
related conformity assessment, and information encompassing Environmental, Energy Consumption, Noise
Emissions, Product Materials Information, Packaging, Batteries, and Recycling relevant to this product may be
viewed in the Regulatory and Environmental Datasheet for this product is located at:
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/about_dell/values/regulatory_compliance/dec_conform?c=us&l=en&s=
corp&~ck=anavml
Details of Dell's environmental stewardship program to conserve product energy consumption, reduce or eliminate
materials for disposal, prolong product life span and provide effective and convenient equipment recovery solutions
may be viewed at www.dell.com/earth by clicking the Design for Environment link on the webpage.

Acoustic Noise Emission Information
Optiplex 980 MT
Component High-end Configuration Typical Configuration EcoKit Configuration

CPU Quad Core i7 2.8 GHz Dual Core i5 3.2 GHz Dual Core i5 3.2 GHz
Memory 4 GB DDRIII 800 MHz 2 GB DDRIII 800 MHz 2 GB DDRIII 800 MHz
HDD (#, capacity) 320 GB 7200 RPM SATA x 2 160 GB 7200 RPM SATA 2.5” 160 GB 7200 RPM SATA
RMSD DVD +/-RW DVD +/-RW DVD +/-RW
Graphics Adapter NVidia GT230 1 GB Integrated Adapter Integrated Adapter
1
The Declared Noise Emission in accordance with ISO 9296 for the Dell Optiplex 980 MT is as follows :
2 -12 3 -5
(all values LWAd expressed in bels ; 1 bel=10 decibels, re 10 Watts; all values LpA expressed in decibels , re 2x10 Pa)
Sound Power
High-end Configuration Typical Configuration EcoKit Configuration
Operating Mode Declared Sound Power (LWAd) Declared Sound Power (LWAd) Declared Sound Power (LWAd)
Idle 4.2 3.6 3.1
HDD Operating 4.2 3.6 3.0
ODD Operating 5.0 5.0 5.2
90% CPU 4.3 3.6 3.0
Sound Pressure at Operator Position

Sound Pressure at Operator Sound Pressure at Operator Sound Pressure at Operator
Operating Mode Position (LpA) Position (LpA) Position (LpA)
Desktop Desk side Desktop Desk side Desktop Desk side
Idle 33 26 27 21 22 18
HDD Operating 32 25 27 22 22 17
ODD Operating 43 36 44 41 44 38
90% CPU 33 26 26 20 22 18
1
All tests are conducted according to ISO 7779 and declared according to ISO 9296 except 90% CPU. For this mode, the system
CPU was stressed at 90% utilization with no other peripheral device actively seeking. This test mode is not specified in ISO 7779, but
was measured using the same microphone distances and measurement techniques defined for the other reported operating modes.
2
Declared Sound Power rounded to the nearest tenth of a bel per ISO 9296 section 4.4.2
3
Declared Sound Pressure rounded to the nearest whole decibel per ISO 9296 section 4.4.4

Sound Pressure at Bystander Position
Sound Pressure at Sound Pressure at Sound Pressure at
Operating Mode Bystander Position (LpA) Bystander Position (LpA) Bystander Position (LpA)
Idle 28 24 22 21 18 17
HDD Operating 27 24 23 21 19 17
ODD Operating 37 34 37 37 37 35
90% CPU 28 25 21 21 19 17
Optiplex 980 DT

HDD (#, capacity) 320 GB 7200 RPM SATA 160 GB 7200 RPM SATA 2.5” 160 GB 7200 RPM SATA
RMSD DVD +/-RW DVD +/-RW DVD +/-RW
Graphics Adapter AMD Radeon HD3470 256MB Integrated Adapter Integrated Adapter
3
4 -12 3 -5
Sound Power
3
All tests are conducted according to IS 7779 and declared according to ISO 9296 except 90% CPU. For this mode, the system CPU
was stressed at 90% utilization with no other peripheral device actively seeking. This test mode is not specified in ISO 7779, but was
measured using the same microphone distances and measurement techniques defined for the other reported operating modes.
4
3

Idle 3.7 3.4 3.1
90% CPU 4.2 3.4 3.1

Operating Mode Position (LpA) Position (LpA) Position (LpA)
Idle 27 22 21 19 21 18
HDD Operating 27 21 21 20 22 19
ODD Operating 44 36 44 35 44 36
90% CPU 34 26 21 19 22 18

Operating Mode Bystander Position (LpA) Bystander Position (LpA) Bystander Position (LpA)
Idle 23 21 20 19 19 18
HDD Operating 23 21 21 19 20 18
ODD Operating 37 33 37 33 37 34
90% CPU 28 24 21 19 20 18

Optiplex 980 SFF

HDD (#, capacity) 320 GB 7200 RPM SATA 160 GB 7200 RPM SATA 2.5” 160 GB 7200 RPM SATA
RMSD Slim DVD +/-RW Slim DVD +/-RW Slim DVD +/-RW
Graphics Adapter AMD Radeon HD3470 256MB Integrated Adapter Integrated Adapter
5
6 -12 3 -5
Sound Power
Idle 3.9 3.5 3.0
90% CPU 4.6 3.4 3.1

Operating Mode
Position (LpA) Position (LpA) Position (LpA)
5
All tests are conducted according to ISO 7779 and declared according to ISO 9296 except 90% CPU. For this mode, the system
CPU was stressed at 90% utilization with no other peripheral device actively seeking. This test mode is not specified in ISO 7779, but
was measured using the same microphone distances and measurement techniques defined for the other reported operating modes.
6
3

Idle 31 24 21
HDD Operating 31 24 21
ODD Operating 40 40 40
90% CPU 38 25 22

Operating Mode
Bystander Position (LpA) Bystander Position (LpA) Bystander Position (LpA)
Idle 25 21 18
HDD Operating 26 21 19
ODD Operating 35 34 35
90% CPU 33 21 19

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Mini Tower Computer (MT) View 3

Desktop Computer (DT) View 5

Small Form Factor Computer (SFF) View 7

MA RKET ING S YSTEM CO N FI G URAT IO NS

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

DET AI LED EN GI NEER IN G SPEC I FI CAT IO NS

System Board Connector Maximum Allowable Dimensions 19-20

System Level Environmental and Operating Conditions 20-21

OptiPlex 980 Technical Guidebook Page 2

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

Front and Back View

1 Drive Activity Light

OptiPlex 980 Technical Guidebook Page 4

1 Service Mode jumper (SERVICE_MODE)

OptiPlex 980 Technical Guidebook Page 5

1 Power Button, Power Light

OptiPlex 980 Technical Guidebook Page 6

1 Service Mode jumper (SERVICE_MODE)

OptiPlex 980 Technical Guidebook Page 7

1 Power Button, Power Light

OptiPlex 980 Technical Guidebook Page 8

1 Service Mode jumper (SERVICE_MODE)

OptiPlex 980 Technical Guidebook Page 9

Windows 7® operating system Windows 7® Home Basic (32 bit),

Other Ubuntu® Linux® (select countries)

Chipset Intel® Q57 Express Chipset

Non-volatile memory on chipset

TPM 1.2 Security Device (Trusted Platform Module)

Available in China Only

NIC EEPROM LOM configuration contained within SPI_1/SPI_2 – no

OptiPlex 980 Technical Guidebook Page 10

 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

Intel Quad Core processors (require discrete graphics card)

Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 750 / 2.66GHz, Turbo Boost, 8M, VT-x

Intel Dual Core processors

Intel® Core™ i3 Processor 540 / 3.06GHz, HT, 4M

Intel® Core™ i3 Processor 530 / 2.93GHz, HT, 4M

Intel® Pentium Processor G6950 / 2.80GHz, 3M

OptiPlex 980 Technical Guidebook Page 11

-Intel® vPro™ technology adds these additional features:

*The functionality described above requires an appropriate software management console

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

OptiPlex 980 Technical Guidebook Page 12

Type: DDR3 Synch DRAM Non-ECC Memory