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OptiPlex 990

OptiPlex 990 Technical Specifications 

Processors

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Intel

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 2nd Generation Core™ i7, i5, i3 Processors.  Intel vPro™ Technology available on select processors

Chipset

Intel

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 Q67 Express Chipset

Operating System Options

Microsoft

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 Windows 7

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 Home Basic (32/ 64 bit),Microsoft

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 Windows 7

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 Home Premium (32/64 bit), Microsoft

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 Windows 7

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Professional (32/64 bit), Microsoft

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 Windows 7

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 Ultimate (32/64 bit)

Windows Vista

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 Home Basic SP2 (32/64 bit), Windows Vista

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 Business SP2 (32/64 bit), Windows Vista

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 Ultimate SP2 (32 bit) 

Ubuntu

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 Linux (select countries); FreeDOS for N-series

Video

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Integrated Intel

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 HD Graphics 2000 [with iCore Dual/Quad core class CPU-GPU combo]; optional 1GB AMD RADEON HD 

6670 (MT only); optional 1GB AMD RADEON HD 6450; optional 512MB AMD RADEON HD 6350

Memory

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Up to four DIMM slots; Non-ECC dual-channel 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM, up to 16GB

Networking

Integrated Intel

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 82579LM Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000; optional Broadcom

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 NetXtreme

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 10/100/1000 PCIe card; optional Dell 

Wireless 1520 PCIe (MT, DT, SFF); optional half-mini PCIe (USFF) WLAN card (802.11n)

I/O Ports

10 External USB 2.0 ports and 1 Internal USB 2.0 (MT & DT only);1 Serial; 1 RJ-45; 1 VGA; 1 DisplayPort; 2 PS/2; 2 Line-in 

(stereo/microphone), 2 Line-out (headphone/speaker), optional Parallel/2nd Serial PCIe card (MT), optional 2

nd

 Serial PCIe card 

(DT & SFF), optional 1394a PCI card (MT & DT); optional USB 3.0 PCIe card

Removable Media Options

Blu-ray Writer Drive; DVD+/-RW; DVD-ROM; Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Reader (MT & DT only)

Hard Drives

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 Options

3.5” Hard Drives:  up to 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s; 

2.5” Hard Drives:  up to 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0GB/s; 500GB Hybrid; 320GB 7200 RPM Opal SED, 128GB Solid State Drive 

RAID 0 & 1 support on select configurations;

Supports Dell’s Flexible Computing Solution diskless option

Chassis

Minitower (MT)

Desktop (DT)

Small Form Factor (SFF)

Ultra Small

Form Factor (USFF)

Dimensions 

(H x W x D)

Inches/(cm)

14.2 x 6.9 x 16.4 /

(36.0 x 17.5 x 41.7)

14.2 x 4.0 x 16.1 /

(36.0 x 10.2 x 41.0)

11.4 x 3.7 x 12.3 /

(29.0  x 9.3 x 31.2) 

9.3 x 2.6 x 9.4 /

(23.7 x 6.5 x 24.0)

Min. Weight (lbs/

kg)

19.55 / 8.87

16.67 / 7.56

12.57 /5.70

7.20 / 3.27

Number of Bays

2 internal 3.5”

2 external 5.25”

1 internal 3.5”

1 external 5.25”

1 internal 3.5”

1 external 5.25” (slimline)

1 internal 2.5”

1 external 5.25” (slimline)

Expansion Slots

1 full height PCIe x16

1 full height PCIe x16 

(wired x 4)

1 full height PCIe x1

1 full height PCI

1 half height PCIe x16

1 half height PCIe x16 

(wired x 4)

1 half height PCIe x1

1 half height PCI 

1 half height PCIe x16

1 half height PCIe x16 

(wired x 4)

1 miniPCIe connector

Power Supply

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Unit (PSU)

Standard 265W PSU 

or  optional 265W 

up to 90% Efficient 

PSU; Energy Star 5.0 

compliant, Active PFC

Standard 250W PSU 

or optional 250W 

up to 90% Efficient 

PSU; Energy Star 5.0 

compliant, Active PFC

Standard 240W PSU 

or optional  240W 

up to 90% Efficient 

PSU; Energy Star 5.0 

compliant, Active PFC

200W up to 90% 

Efficient PSU, ENERGY 

STAR®  5.0 compliant, 

Active PFC

Peripherals Options

Monitors:

Dell Entry Standard and Widescreen Flat Panel Analog:

Dell E170S, E190S, E1709W, E1910, E1911, E2011H, E2210H, E2211H, E2311H

Dell Professional Digital Standard and Widescreen Flat Panel:

Dell P170S, P190S, P1911, P2011H, P2210, P2211H, P2311H, P2411H

Dell UltraSharp Digital Standard and Widescreen Flat Panel, Adjustable Stand:

Dell 2007FP, U2211H, U2311H, U2410, U2711, U3011

Keyboards: Dell USB Entry Keyboard, Dell Multimedia Pro Keyboard, Dell Smartcard Keyboard

Mouse: Dell USB Optical Mouse, Dell Laser Mouse

Audio Speakers: Internal Dell Business audio speaker, Dell AX210 2.0 and AY410 2.1 Desktop Speakers; Dell AX510 and AX510PA 

Sound Bar Speakers

Security

Trusted Platform Module

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 (TPM) 1.2, Dell Data Protection / Access, Chassis lock slot support, optional Chassis Intrusion Switch, 

Setup/BIOS Password, I/O Interface Security, optional Smart Card keyboards, Intel

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 Trusted Execution Technology, BIOS 

support for optional Computrace

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Systems Management 

Options

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Intel

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 vPro Technology (iAMT 7.x); Intel

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 Standard Manageability; No Out of Band Systems Management

Environmental, Ergonomic, 

& Regulatory Standards

Environmental Standards (eco-labels): Energy Star 5.0, EPEAT Registered (see epeat.net for registration status by country),, 

CECP, TCO, WEEE, Japan Energy Law, Japan Green PC, South Korea Eco-label, EU RoHS, China RoHS, Blue Angel

Other Environmental Options: Dell Energy Smart settings; Carbon Off-set Program; System Recycle (Asset Recovery Service)

Warranty

Limited Hardware Warranty

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; Standard 3-year Next Business Day On Site Service after Remote Diagnosis

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 (3-3-3); Optional 

3-year Dell ProSupport™ for IT; 4 year and 5 year service and support options

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*Important Information: Remote Diagnosis is determination by online/phone technician of cause of issue; may involve customer access to inside of system and multiple or extended sessions. If issue is covered by Limited Hardware Warranty and not resolved remotely, 
technician and/or part will be dispatched, usually within 1 business day following completion of Remote Diagnosis. Availability varies.Other conditions apply. For copy of Ltd Hardware Warranty, write Dell USA LP, Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682  
or see www.dell.com/warranty.

Offering may vary by region.

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System Memory and Graphics: Significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.

2. 

4GB or Greater System Memory Capability: A 64-bit operating system is required to support 4GB or more of system memory.

3. 

Hard Drive: GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.

4. 

PSU: This form factor utilizes a more efficient Active Power Factor Correction (APFC) power supply. Dell recommends only Universal Power Supplies (UPS) based on Sine Wave output for APFC PSUs, not an 

5. 

approximation of a Sine Wave, Square Wave, or quasi-Square Wave (see UPS technical specifications).  If you have questions please contact the manufacturer to confirm the output type.
TPM: TPM is not available in all regions.

6. 

Computrace: Not a Dell offer. Certain conditions apply. For full details, see terms and conditions at www.lojackforlaptops.com.

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Systems Management Options:

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Intel® vPro Technology - Fully vPro-capable at point of purchase; the vPro systems management option requires vPro processors.  Includes support for Intel 

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Advanced Management Technology (AMT) 7.1.x.
Intel® Standard Manageability - Fully enabled at point of purchase, the Intel Standard Management option is a subset of the AMT features.  ISM is not 

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upgradeable to vPro technology post-purchase.
No Out-of-Band Systems Management - This option entirely removes Intel out of band systems (OOB) management features. The system can still support in 

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band management. OOB management support through AMT cannot be upgraded post-purchase.
Limited Hardware Warranty: For copy of Ltd Hardware Warranty, write Dell USA LP, Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682 or see www.dell.com/warranty.

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Next Business Day Onsite Service after Remote Diagnosis: Remote Diagnosis is determination by online/phone technician of cause of issue; may involve customer access to inside of system and multiple or  

10. 

extended sessions. If issue is covered by Limited Hardware Warranty (www.dell.com/warranty) and not resolved remotely, technician and/or part will be dispatched, usually within 1 business day following completion of  
Remote Diagnosis. Availability varies. Other conditions apply. 
Dell Services: Availability and terms of Dell Services vary by region. For more information, visit www.dell.com/servicedescriptions.

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OptiPlex 990 small form factor (coming in May in US, UK and Japan) is brominated flame retardant free (BFR-free) and polyvinyl chloride free (PVC-free); meeting the definition of BFR-/PVC-free as set forth in the iNEMI  

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Position Statement on the ‘Definition of Low-Halogen Electronics (BFR-/CFR-/PVC-free)’.  Plastic parts contain less than 1,000 ppm (0.1%) of bromine (if the Br source is from BFRs) and less than 1,000 ppm (0.1%) of  
chlorine (if the Cl source is from CFRs or PVC or PVC copolymers). All printed circuit board (PCB) and substrate laminates contain bromine/chlorine total less than 1,500 ppm (0.15%) with a maximum chlorine of  
900 ppm (0.09%) and maximum bromine being 900 ppm (0.09%).

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