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Solving Problems

Keyboard Problems

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide

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• Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 106),

reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer,
and then restart the computer.

• Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed

cables. Straighten bent pins.

• Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer.

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Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows

and Windows Vista

Operating System" on page 97.

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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 530 Series

Page 1: ...w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Dell Inspiron 530 Series Owner s Manual Model DCMF ...

Page 2: ...rials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo YOURS IS HERE and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer Windows Vista and Windows Vista start button logo are either trademar...

Page 3: ... the Computer 19 Inspiron 530 530a 530c 19 Inspiron 530b 530d 21 Back Panel Connectors 22 Inspiron 530 530a 530c 22 Inspiron 530b 530d 25 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 27 Setting Up a Printer 29 Printer Cable 29 Connecting a USB Printer 29 Playing CDs and DVDs 31 Adjusting the Volume 32 Configuring the Audio Connectors for 5 1 Channel 33 Adjusting the Picture 33 ...

Page 4: ...hanging the Display Settings 40 Power Management 40 Power Management Options in Microsoft Windows XP 40 Standby Mode 40 Hibernate Mode 41 Power Options Properties 42 Power Management Options in Windows Vista 43 Standby Mode 44 Hibernate Mode 44 Power Plan Properties 45 Enabling SpeedStep Technology 46 About RAID Configurations 47 RAID Level 1 Configuration 47 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID ...

Page 5: ...he Internet 60 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 60 2 Solving Problems 63 Troubleshooting Tips 63 Battery Problems 63 Drive Problems 64 CD and DVD drive problems 65 Hard drive problems 66 E Mail Modem and Internet Problems 66 Error Messages 68 Keyboard Problems 69 Lockups and Software Problems 70 The computer does not start up 70 The computer stops responding 70 A program stops responding 70 A p...

Page 6: ...ms 78 Scanner Problems 80 Sound and Speaker Problems 81 No sound from speakers 81 No sound from headphones 82 Video and Monitor Problems 82 If the screen is blank 83 If the screen is difficult to read 84 3 Troubleshooting Tools 85 Power Lights 85 Beep Codes 86 System Messages 88 Dell Diagnostics 90 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 90 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 90 ...

Page 7: ...System 97 Restoring Your Operating System 98 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 98 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 100 Using the Operating System CD 103 4 Removing and Installing Parts 105 Before You Begin 105 Recommended Tools 105 Turning Off Your Computer 106 Before Working Inside Your Computer 106 Removing the Computer Cover 107 Inside View of Your Computer 109 System B...

Page 8: ...6 Replacing the Bezel 137 Drives 138 Recommended Drive Cable Connections 139 Connecting Drive Cables 139 Drive Interface Connectors 139 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 140 Hard Drives 140 Floppy Drive Optional 145 Media Card Reader 151 CD DVD Drive 154 Battery 160 Replacing the Battery 160 Power Supply 161 Replacing the Power Supply 162 I O Panel 163 Removing the I O Panel 164 Installing...

Page 9: ...assis Fan 172 Removing the Chassis Fan 172 Replacing the Chassis Fan 173 System Board 174 Removing the System Board 174 Installing the System Board 176 Replacing the Computer Cover 176 A Appendix 179 Specifications 179 Inspiron 530 530a 530c 179 Inspiron 530b 530d 182 Inspiron 530 530a 530b 530c 530d 185 System Setup 187 Overview 187 Entering System Setup 188 System Setup Options 189 Boot Sequence...

Page 10: ...ng the BIOS 197 Cleaning Your Computer 198 Computer Keyboard and Monitor 198 Mouse 198 Floppy Drive Optional 199 CDs and DVDs 199 Dell Technical Support Policy U S Only 199 Definition of Dell Installed Software and Peripherals 200 Definition of Third Party Software and Peripherals 200 FCC Notice U S Only 200 FCC Class B 200 Contacting Dell 202 Glossary 203 Index 219 ...

Page 11: ...on may ship with your computer What Are You Looking For Find it Here Warranty information Terms and Conditions U S only Safety instructions Regulatory information Ergonomics information End User License Agreement Dell Product Information Guide How to set up my computer Setup Diagram Model Number See the back of your computer for the model number NOTE If there is no label present the model number i...

Page 12: ...formation for components such as memory the hard drive and the operating system Customer Care Contact information service call and order status warranty and repair information Service and support Service call status and support history service contract online discussions with technical support Reference Computer documentation details on my computer configuration product specifications and white pa...

Page 13: ... service tag and click Go 4 Click System Utilities 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell Utility and click Download Now 6 Click Run to run the driver or Save to save the driver to your computer NOTE The support dell com user interface may vary depending on your selections NOTE DSS may or may not be available for your desktop model How to use your Windows operating system How to work with prog...

Page 14: ...14 Finding Information ...

Page 15: ...Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the Computer Inspiron 530 530a 530c 1 2 3 4 13 14 5 6 7 8 12 11 10 9 ...

Page 16: ...tors for devices that typically remain connected such as printers and keyboards 7 IEEE 1394 connector optional Attach high speed serial multimedia devices such as digital video cameras 8 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers 9 power button power light Press the power button to turn on the computer The light in the center of this button indi...

Page 17: ... microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program On computers with a sound card the microphone connector is on the card 13 FlexBay drive Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader 14 CD DVD drive panel This panel covers the CD DVD drive Shown in open position 1 2 3 4 13 14 5 6 7 8 12 11 10 9 ...

Page 18: ...tors for devices that typically remain connected such as printers and keyboards 7 IEEE 1394 connector optional Attach high speed serial multimedia devices such as digital video cameras 8 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers 9 power button power light Press the power button to turn on the computer The light in the center of this button indi...

Page 19: ...ttach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program On computers with a sound card the microphone connector is on the card 13 FlexBay drive Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader 14 CD DVD drive panel This panel covers the CD DVD drive Shown in open position 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 ...

Page 20: ... 22for more information 5 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards 6 padlock rings Padlock rings are for attaching a commercially available theft deterrent device The padlock rings allow you to secure the computer cover to the chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the computer To use the padlock rings insert a commercially available ...

Page 21: ...Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 Inspiron 530b 530d 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 ...

Page 22: ...onnectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards 6 padlock rings Padlock rings are for attaching a commercially available theft deterrent device The padlock rings allow you to secure the computer cover to the chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the computer To use the padlock rings insert a commercially available padlock through the rings and then lock the p...

Page 23: ... you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network If you must use Category 3 wiring force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation 3 link integrity light Green A good connection exists between a 10 100 Mbps network and the computer Off The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network 4 center subwoofer connector Use the orange connector to attach a speak...

Page 24: ... R surround connector Use the gray connector to provide enhanced surround audio for computers with 7 1 speakers On computers with a sound card the microphone connector is on the card 9 rear L R surround connector Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel capable speakers 10 USB 2 0 connectors 4 Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected such as printers a...

Page 25: ...f the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached NOTE Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector On computers with a network connector card use the connector on the card It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network If you must use Category 3 w...

Page 26: ... on the card 6 microphone connector center sub woofer speaker out Use the pink connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program On computers with a sound card the microphone connector is on the card NOTE To configure this connector to 5 1 Channel see Configuring the Audio Connectors for 5 1 Channel on page 33 7 USB 2 0 connectors 4 Use...

Page 27: ...e ambient room temperature is at 25 C 77 F depending on your computer s specifications you only have 5 to 10 C 9 to 18 F temperature margin before you reach your computer s maximum operating temperature For details about your computer s specifications see Specifications on page 179 Leave a 10 2 cm 4 inches minimum clearance on all vented sides of the computer to permit the airflow required for pro...

Page 28: ...28 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Do not install your computer in an enclosure that does not allow airflow Restricting the airflow impacts your computer s performance possibly causing it to overheat ...

Page 29: ... Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable Your printer may not come with a printer cable so if you purchase a cable separately ensure that it is compatible with your printer and computer If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer the cable may arrive in the computer s shipping box Connecting a USB Printer NO...

Page 30: ... operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears click Cancel If your computer is running the Windows Vista operating system click the Windows Vista Start button and click Network Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard 5 Install the printer driver if necessary See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities on page 95 and the documentation that came with your printer 1 USB connector ...

Page 31: ...the drive 2 Place the disc label side up in the center of the tray 3 Press the eject button or gently push in the tray To format CDs for storing data to create music CDs or to copy CDs see the CD software that came with your computer NOTE Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs A CD player includes the following basic buttons Play Move backward within the current track Pause ...

Page 32: ... Under the Volume tab click and drag the device volume slider to adjust the sound volume Windows Vista 1 Click Start point to Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound and then click Adjust System Volume 2 In the Volume Mixer window click and drag the bar in the Speakers column and slide it up or down to increase or decrease the volume Stop Restart the current chapter Play Fast forward Pause Fast rev...

Page 33: ... boxes for Full range speakers Click Next Finish Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback adjust the display properties Windows XP 1 Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes 2 Under Pick a task click Change the screen resolution 3 Under Screen resolution click and drag the bar to ...

Page 34: ...hes on the Sonic support website at www sonic com The DVD writable drives installed in Dell computers can write to and read DVD R DVD RW and DVD R DL dual layer media but cannot write to and may not read DVD RAM or DVD R DL media NOTE Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using Sonic DigitalMedia 1 Click Start All Programs Sonic DigitalMedia Projects Copy Disc Copy 2 ...

Page 35: ...se rewrite or update data on CDs Blank DVD Rs can be used to permanently store large amounts of information After you create a DVD R disc you may not be able to write to that disc again if the disc is finalized or closed during the final stage of the disc creation process Use blank DVD RWs if you plan to erase rewrite or update information on that disc later CD Writable Drives DVD Writable Drives ...

Page 36: ...or contact the manufacturer Do not burn a blank CD R or CD RW to its maximum capacity for example do not copy a 650 MB file to a blank 650 MB CD The CD RW drive needs 1 2 MB of the blank space to finalize the recording Use a blank CD RW to practice CD recording until you are familiar with CD recording techniques If you make a mistake you can erase the data on the CD RW and try again You can also u...

Page 37: ...the proper orientation for insertion 2 Slide the media or card into the appropriate slot until it is completely seated in the connector If you encounter resistance do not force the media or card Check the card orientation and try again 1 xD Picture Card and SmartMedia SMC 2 CompactFlash Type I and II CF I II and MicroDrive Card 3 Memory Stick MS MS Pro 4 SecureDigital Card SD MultiMediaCard MMC 1 ...

Page 38: ...adapter to connect the cable If you are connecting two flat panel monitors at least one of them must have a VGA connector If you are connecting a TV you may connect only one monitor VGA or DVI in addition to the TV Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 NOTE If your computer has integrated video do not connect either monitor to the integ...

Page 39: ...itor to the DVI white connector on the back of the computer Connecting a TV NOTE You must purchase an S video cable available at most consumer electronics stores to connect a TV to your computer It is not included with your computer 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 2 Connect one end of the S video cable to the optional TV OUT connector on the back of the computer 1 optional ...

Page 40: ...the monitor or the hard drive or you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer When the computer exits from a power conservation mode it returns to the operating state it was in prior to entering the mode NOTE Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in Windows XP Home Edition When a Windows XP Professional computer is conn...

Page 41: ...d drive and then completely turning off the computer When the computer exits from hibernate mode the desktop is restored to the state it was in prior to entering hibernate mode To activate hibernate mode 1 Click the Start button then click Control Panel 2 Define your hibernate settings on the Power Schemes tab Advanced tab and Hibernate tab To exit from hibernate mode press the power button The co...

Page 42: ...does your computer may appear to be locked up To recover press any key on the keyboard or click the mouse To avoid this problem always set the monitor to time out before the hard drive The Power schemes drop down menu displays the following schemes Always On default If you want to use your computer with no power conservation Home Office Desk If you use your computer as a home or office computer an...

Page 43: ...r more information on power management options 1 Click the Start button then click Help and Support 2 In the Help and Support window click Performance and maintenance 3 In the Performance and maintenance window click Conserving power on your computer Power Management Options in Windows Vista The Windows Vista power management features are designed to reduce the amount of electricity your computer ...

Page 44: ...ve plan To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity click Start and then click the off button icon Windows Vista sets Standby as the default off state To exit from standby mode press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse NOTICE If your computer loses power while in standby mode it may lose data Windows Vista has a new feature called Hybrid Sleep mode this saves the data i...

Page 45: ...e file before shipping the computer to you If the computer s hard drive becomes corrupted Windows Vista recreates the hibernate file automatically Power Plan Properties Define your standby mode settings display mode settings hibernate mode settings if available and other power settings in the Power Plan Properties window To access the Power Plan Properties window 1 Click Start and click Control Pa...

Page 46: ...ge Advanced Power Settings CAUTION There are many different settings in the Power Options Advanced Settings dialog box Use care when making setting changes Click Start and then click Help and Support to explore the capabilities of the advanced settings Enabling SpeedStep Technology SpeedStep technology controls your computer s processor performance automatically dynamically adjusting the operating...

Page 47: ...d drive is present then that drive cannot be made part of a RAID volume using the Intel RAID configuration program although it can be used as a spare drive in a RAID 1 configuration However if four drives are present in your computer then each pair of drives can be made into a RAID level 1 volume The drives should be the same size in order to ensure that the larger drive does not contain unallocat...

Page 48: ...tion For instructions on how to install a hard drive see Hard Drives on page 140 You can use one of two methods to configure RAID hard drive volumes One method uses the Intel Option ROM utility and is performed before you install the operating system onto the hard drive The second method uses the Intel Matrix Storage Manager or Intel Storage Utility and this method is performed after you have inst...

Page 49: ... size In a RAID level 0 configuration the size of the array will be the size of the smallest disk multiplied by the number two of disks in the array In a RAID level 1 configuration the size of the array will be the smaller of the two disks used Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration 1 Set your computer to RAID enabled mode see Setting Your Computer to RAID Enabled Mode on page 49 2 Press Ctrl i whe...

Page 50: ...se the up and down arrow keys to highlight the RAID volume you want to delete and press Delete 4 Press y to confirm the deletion of the RAID volume 5 Press Esc to exit the Intel Option ROM utility Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager If you already have one hard drive with the operating system installed on it and you want to add a second hard drive and reconfigure both drive...

Page 51: ...to RAID Enabled Mode on page 49 3 On the Actions menu select Create RAID Volume to launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard 4 Click Next at the first screen 5 Confirm the volume name select RAID 1 as the RAID level and then click Next to continue 6 On the Select Volume Location screen click the first hard drive you want to use to create your RAID 1 volume and then click the right arrow Click a second ...

Page 52: ... to a RAID 1 Volume 1 Set your computer to RAID enabled mode see Setting Your Computer to RAID Enabled Mode on page 49 2 Click Start and point to All Programs Intel Matrix Storage Manager Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel Matrix Storage Manager NOTE If you do not see an Actions menu option you have not yet set your computer to RAID enabled mode see Setting Your Computer to RAID Enab...

Page 53: ... be created with a RAID 1 array The spare hard drive is not recognized by the operating system but you can see the spare drive from within Disk Manager or the Intel Option ROM Utility When a member of the RAID 1 array is broken the computer automatically rebuilds the mirror array using the spare hard drive as the broken member s replacement To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive 1 Click Start and p...

Page 54: ...om an old computer to a new computer For instructions see the following section that corresponds to the operating system that your computer is running Microsoft Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer You can transfer data such as E mail messages Toolbar settings Window sizes Internet...

Page 55: ...d click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears click Next 3 On the Which computer is this screen click New Computer Next 4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD screen click I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD Next 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears go to your old o...

Page 56: ...u must create a wizard disk that will allow you to create a backup image file to removable media To create a wizard disk use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears click Nex...

Page 57: ...ew computer 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer click Next 2 On the Where are the files and settings screen select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next Follow the instructions on the screen The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer When all of the settings and files have been applied t...

Page 58: ...con in the Welcome Center is Transfer Files and Settings Click this icon to start Windows easy Transfer 2 If the Welcome Center dialog box has been closed you can access Easy Transfer by clicking Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Easy Transfer Double click the Easy Transfer icon to begin the process Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter NOTICE Plug the netw...

Page 59: ... firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 2 SP2 2 Complete the checklist 3 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in the wizard Setting Up a Network in the Windows Vista Operating System 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and then click Connect To Set up a connection or network 2 Select an option under Choose a connection option 3 Click Next and then follow the in...

Page 60: ...al up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable or satellite modem connections Wireless LAN connections that provide Internet access using Bluetooth wireless technology If you are using a dial up connection connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection If you are using a DSL or cable satellite...

Page 61: ...btained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD click Set up my connection manually If you have a CD click Use the CD I got from an ISP 5 Click Next If you selected Set up my connection manually continue to step 6 Otherwise follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup NOTE If you do not know which type of connection to select contact your ISP 6 Click the a...

Page 62: ...e a DSL satellite modem cable TV modem or Bluetooth wireless technology connection Chose Dial up if you will use a dial up modem or ISDN NOTE If you do not know which type of connection to select click Help me choose or contact your ISP 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup ...

Page 63: ...diagnose and fix the problem If an error message occurs in a program see the program s documentation Battery Problems CAUTION There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions CAUTION Before you begin any of the proc...

Page 64: ...an sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive ENSURE THAT THE DRIVE IS ENABLED IN THE SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM See System Setup on page 187 TEST THE DRIVE Insert another floppy disk CD or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective Insert bootable media and restart the computer CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK See Cleaning Your Computer on page 198 CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS ...

Page 65: ... the slidebar and dragging it up Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked CHECK THE SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER See Sound and Speaker Problems on page 81 CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS The CD DVD RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing If the stream is interrupted an error occurs Try closing all programs before you write to the CD DVD RW TURN OFF STANDBY MODE I...

Page 66: ...ck Properties Tools Check Now 4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Computer 2 Right click Local Disk C 3 Click Properties Tools Check Now The User Account Control window may appear If you are an administrator on the computer click Continue otherwise contact your administrator to continue the desired action 4 Follow the instructi...

Page 67: ... more in length try a shorter one RUN THE MODEM HELPER DIAGNOSTICS Click Start point to All Programs and then click Modem Helper Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems Modem Helper is not available on all computers VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Phone and Modem Option...

Page 68: ...move and then reinstall the program Windows XP 1 Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Programs and Features 2 Select the program you want to remove 3 Click Uninstall 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions Windows Vista 1 Click Start Control Panel Programs Programs and Features 2 Select the program you want to remove 3 Click Uninstall 4 See the program documentati...

Page 69: ...able is firmly connected to the computer Shut down the computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page 106 reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer and then restart the computer Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables Straighten bent pins Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer ...

Page 70: ...lation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet TURN THE COMPUTER OFF If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off Then restart your computer END THE P...

Page 71: ...w the instructions on the screen Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non Windows Vista operating system environments 1 Click Start Control Panel Programs Use an older program with this version of Windows 2 In the welcome screen click Next 3 Follow the instructions on the screen TURN THE COMPUTER OFF If you are unable to g...

Page 72: ...nimum hardware requirements needed to run the software See the software documentation for information Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program If necessary uninstall and then reinstall the program BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE FLOPPY DISKS OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ...

Page 73: ...ent 4 Right click the corresponding drive letter in the right pane that needs to be changed 5 Select Change Drive Letter and Paths 6 Click Change 7 From the drop down list select the new drive letter assignment for the Media Card Reader 8 Click OK to confirm your selection NOTE The Media Card Reader only appears as a mapped drive when it is connected Each of the four Media Card Reader slots are ma...

Page 74: ...4 Reseat the memory modules see Installing Memory on page 126 to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 90 IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS Reseat the memory modules see Installing Memory on page 126 to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory Ensure that you are following t...

Page 75: ...ously press Ctrl Esc to display the Start menu 2 Type u press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off and then press Enter 3 After the computer turns off reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on the setup diagram for your computer 4 Start the computer ENSURE THAT THE USB PORTS ARE ENABLED IN THE SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM See System Setup on page 187 TEST THE MOUSE Connect a prope...

Page 76: ...ork connector on the back of the computer and the network port or device CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER If the link integrity light is off that indicates no network communication exists Replace the network cable For a description of network lights see Controls and Lights on page 185 RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS Contact your ...

Page 77: ...er extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp IF THE POWER LIGHT IS STEADY BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING See Beep Codes on page 86 IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING BLUE The computer is in standby mode Press a key on the keyboard move the mouse or press the power button to resum...

Page 78: ...graphics card if applicable see Removing a PCI PCI Express Card on page 134 ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE Some possible causes of interference are Power keyboard and mouse extension cables Too many devices on a power strip Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet CHECK THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information ENSURE THAT THE PR...

Page 79: ... Ports For a parallel printer ensure that the Print to the following port s setting is LPT1 Printer Port For a USB printer ensure that the Print to the following port s setting is USB Windows Vista 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printer 2 If the printer is listed right click the printer icon 3 Click Properties and click Ports 4 Adjust the settings as needed REINSTALL THE PRINTER DR...

Page 80: ...n RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS See the scanner documentation for cable connection information Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS Windows XP 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Scanners and Cameras 2 If your scanner is listed...

Page 81: ... BIOS SETUP PROGRAM See System Setup on page 187 ENSURE THAT THE SUBWOOFER AND THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED ON See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers If your speakers have volume controls adjust the volume bass or treble to eliminate distortion ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL Click or double click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Ensure that the volume is turned up ...

Page 82: ...ee Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating System on page 97 CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector see Front View of the Computer on page 15 ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL Click or double click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen E...

Page 83: ...p the computer and monitor power cables to determine whether the power cable is defective Check the connector for bent or broken pins It is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT If the power light is off firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on If the power light is lit or blinking the monitor has power If the power light is b...

Page 84: ... EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES Fans fluorescent lights halogen lamps and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear shaky Turn off nearby devices to check for interference ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS Windows XP 1 Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes 2 Click the area you want to change or click t...

Page 85: ...an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on Also bypass power protection devices power strips and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp If the power light is steady blue and the computer is not responding Ensure that the display is connected and powered on If ...

Page 86: ...ecurely connected to the system board see System Board Components on page 110 Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board see System Board Components on page 110 Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems This series of beeps called a beep code identifies a problem One ...

Page 87: ...he same type into your computer see Installing Memory on page 126 3 If the problem persists contact Dell 3 Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell 4 RAM Read Write failure 1 Ensure that no special memory module memory connector placement requirements exist see Memory Installation Guidelines on page 124 2 Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer see...

Page 88: ...ee Contacting Dell on page 202 for assistance CPU FAN FAILURE CPU fan failure Replace CPU fan See Removing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Assembly on page 166 DISKETTE DRIVE 0 SEEK FAILURE A cable may be loose or the computer configuration information may not match the hardware configuration Check cable connections or see Contacting Dell on page 202 for assistance DISKETTE READ FAILURE The floppy dis...

Page 89: ...tem board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure see Contacting Dell on page 202 for assistance NON SYSTEM DISK OR DISK ERROR Replace the floppy disk with one that has a bootable operating system or remove the floppy disk from drive A and restart the computer NOT A BOOT DISKETTE Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your computer USB OVER CURRENT ERROR Disconnect the USB device Use ext...

Page 90: ...n Dell computers NOTE The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer See System Setup on page 187 to review your computer s configuration information and ensure that the device that you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media Starting the Dell Diagnostics...

Page 91: ...ies media 2 Shut down and restart the computer When the DELL logo appears press F12 immediately NOTE If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop then shut down your computer and try again NOTE The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only On the next start up the computer boots according to the devices specifie...

Page 92: ...ite down the error code and problem description and see Contacting Dell on page 202 NOTE The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen If you contact Dell technical support will ask for your Service Tag Option Function Test Memory Run the stand alone memory test Test System Run System Diagnostics Exit Exit the Diagnostics Option Function Express Test Performs a quick ...

Page 93: ...itions encountered Errors Displays error conditions encountered error codes and the problem description Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup memory and various internal tests and it displays the inf...

Page 94: ...board driver come with your Microsoft Windows operating system You may need to install drivers if you Upgrade your operating system Reinstall your operating system Connect or install a new device Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and if necessary update the driver 1 Click the Start and right click Computer 2 Cl...

Page 95: ...e Device Manager 2 Right click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties 3 Click the Drivers tab Roll Back Driver Windows Vista 1 Click Start and right click Computer 2 Click Properties Device Manager NOTE The User Account Control window may appear If you are an administrator on the computer click Continue otherwise contact your administrator to enter the Device Manage...

Page 96: ...and Utilities media 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen click Next NOTE The Drivers and Utilities media displays drivers only for hardware that came installed in your computer If you installed additional hardware the drivers for the new hardware might not be displayed by the Drivers and Utilities media If those drivers are not displayed exit the Drivers and Utilities media program For driver...

Page 97: ...wse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears click the name of the driver OK Next 8 Click Finish and restart your computer Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected...

Page 98: ...he hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem If you received an Operating System CD with your computer you can use it to restore your operating system Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Wi...

Page 99: ...trol window may appear If you are an administrator on the computer click Continue otherwise contact your administrator to continue the desired action 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue you may undo the last system restore Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE Before you undo the last system restore save and close ...

Page 100: ...y if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem NOTE Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on certain computers Use Dell PC Restore Windows XP or Dell Factory Image Restore Windows Vista only as the last method to restore your operating system These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in w...

Page 101: ... Click Next The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts 8 After the computer restarts click OK Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer When the Dell logo appears press F8 several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window 2 Select Repair Your Computer The System Recovery Options window appears 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next 4 To access...

Page 102: ...do not remove PC Restore from your computer even to gain additional hard drive space If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive you cannot ever recall it and you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer s operating system to its original state To remove PC Restore 1 Log on to the computer as a local administrator 2 In Windows Explorer go to c dell utilities DSR 3 Double click...

Page 103: ... conventional hard drive configurations the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer To reinstall Windows you need the following items Dell Operating System CD Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any required drivers Depending on the region from...

Page 104: ...ating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop then shut down your computer and try again NOTE The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only On the next start up the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program 4 When the boot device list appears highlight CD DVD CD RW Drive and press Enter 5 Press any key to Boot...

Page 105: ...re You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer Unless otherwise noted each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer on page 106 and Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 106 You have read the safety information in the Dell Product Information Guide A component can...

Page 106: ...ith care Do not touch the components or contacts on a card Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket Hold a component such as a processor by its edges not by its pins NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE When you disconnect a cable pull on its ...

Page 107: ...he Computer Cover CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover CAUTION Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc remo...

Page 108: ...moving and Installing Parts 4 Release the computer cover by pulling it away from the front of the computer and lifting it up 5 Set the cover aside in a secure location 1 computer cover 2 front of computer 1 2 ...

Page 109: ...rocedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTE The inside view of your computer may vary based on the computer model 1 CD or DVD drive 2 power supply 3 optional CD or DVD drive 4 floppy drive or Media Reader 5 hard drive 6 optional hard drive 1 2 3 6 5 4 ...

Page 110: ...110 Removing and Installing Parts System Board Components Inspiron 530 1 3 20 13 12 2 14 21 19 16 23 25 29 4 7 18 24 26 27 28 5 6 15 30 9 10 17 22 11 8 ...

Page 111: ...OS 12 password jumper CLEAR_PW 13 serial ATA drive connectors SATA1 14 serial ATA drive connectors SATA4 15 front panel connector F_PANEL 16 front USB connector F_USB1 17 serial ATA drive connectors SATA5 18 front USB connector F_USB2 19 front FlexBay connector F_USB3 20 front audio F_AUDIO 21 PCI connector PCI2 22 PCI connector PCI1 23 PCI Express x1 connector PCIE_X1 24 PCI Express x16 connector...

Page 112: ...112 Removing and Installing Parts Inspiron 530a 1 2 3 4 5 6 19 12 11 13 20 18 15 22 24 28 7 17 23 25 26 27 14 29 8 9 16 21 10 ...

Page 113: ...d jumper CLEAR_PW 12 serial ATA drive connectors SATA1 13 serial ATA drive connectors SATA4 14 front panel connector F_PANEL 15 front USB connector F_USB1 16 serial ATA drive connectors SATA5 17 front USB connector F_USB2 18 front FlexBay connector F_USB3 19 front audio F_AUDIO 20 PCI connector PCI2 21 PCI connector PCI1 22 PCI Express x1 connector PCIE_X1 23 PCI Express x16 connector PCIE_X16 24 ...

Page 114: ...114 Removing and Installing Parts Inspiron 530b 1 5 16 17 9 2 11 18 14 12 20 22 26 3 6 13 21 23 24 25 4 10 27 7 8 19 15 ...

Page 115: ... ATA drive connectors SATA2 10 serial ATA drive connectors SATA1 11 FP1 12 JSPI 1 13 front USB connector F_USB1 14 front USB connector F_USB2 15 F_AUDIO 16 CD_IN 17 PCI connector PCI2 18 PCI connector PCI1 19 PCI Express x1 connector PCIE_x1 20 battery socket 21 PCI Express x16 connector PCIE_x16 22 audio connectors 23 2 USB and 1 LAN connector 24 2 USB connectors 25 chassis fan connector CHASSIS_...

Page 116: ...116 Removing and Installing Parts Inspiron 530c 10 20 11 12 1 2 3 4 6 18 19 17 22 13 24 26 30 7 15 25 27 28 29 31 8 9 14 23 16 21 5 ...

Page 117: ...TA1 11 serial ATA drive connectors SATA2 12 serial ATA drive connectors SATA3 13 front panel connector F_PANEL 14 front USB connector F_USB3 15 front USB connector F_USB2 16 front USB connector F_USB1 17 battery socket 18 CMOS jumper CLEAR CMOS 19 SPDIF 20 CD_IN 21 front audio F_AUDIO 22 PCI connector PCI2 23 PCI connector PCI1 24 PCI Express x1 connector PCIE_X1 25 PCI Express x16 connector PCIE_...

Page 118: ...118 Removing and Installing Parts Inspiron 530d 1 13 2 9 16 10 18 21 25 3 6 7 20 22 23 24 4 8 26 17 11 12 14 15 5 19 ...

Page 119: ...A drive connectors SATA1 8 serial ATA drive connectors SATA0 9 Front Panel 10 CMOS jumper CLR_CMOS 11 USB2 12 USB1 13 SPDIF 14 front audio F_AUDIO 15 CD_IN 16 PCI connector PCI2 17 PCI connector PCI1 18 battery socket 19 PCI Express x1 connector PCIE_X1 20 PCI Express x16 connector PCIE_X16 21 audio connectors 22 2 USB and 1 LAN connector 23 2 USB connectors 24 fan connector SYS_FAN 25 video conne...

Page 120: ...120 Removing and Installing Parts Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 121: ...20 AWG 7 RTN Black 20 AWG 8 POK Gray 22 AWG 9 5 V AUX Purple 20 AWG 10 12 V Yellow 20 AWG 11 12 V Yellow 20 AWG 12 3 3 V Orange 20 AWG 13 3 3 V Orange 20 AWG 13 3 3 V Sense Brown 22 AWG 14 12 V Blue 22 AWG 15 RTN Black 20 AWG 16 PS_ON Green 22 AWG 17 RTN Black 20 AWG 18 RTN Black 20 AWG 19 RTN Black 20 AWG 20 OPEN 21 5 V Red 20 AWG 22 5 V Red 20 AWG 23 5 V Red 20 AWG 24 RTN Black 20 AWG ...

Page 122: ...er Connectors P3 P4 P5 and P6 DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name 18 AWG Wire 1 RTN Black 2 RTN Black 3 12 VADC Brown 4 12 VADC Brown Pin Number Signal name 18 AWG Wire 1 3 3 VDC Orange 2 RTN Black 3 5 VDC Red 4 RTN Black 5 12 VBDC Yellow 3 1 4 2 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 123: ...pports DDR2 memory For additional information on the type of memory supported by your computer see Memory on page 179 NOTICE Do not install ECC or buffered memory modules Only unbuffered non ECC memory is supported Pin Number Signal Name 22 AWG Wire 1 5 VDC Red 2 GND Black 3 GND Black 4 12 VDC Yellow Pin Number Signal Name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 12 VDC Yellow 2 12 VDC Yellow 3 12 VDC Yellow 4 GND Bla...

Page 124: ...ated in numerical order beginning with connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_3 then connectors DIMM_2 and DIMM_4 If a single DIMM is installed you must install it in connector DIMM_1 1 Pair A matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_3 2 Pair B matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_2 and DIMM_4 2 1 ...

Page 125: ...you install a mixed pair of DDR2 553 MHz and DDR2 667 MHz and 800 MHz memory the modules function at the slowest speed installed NOTICE If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade keep them separate from any new modules that you may have even if you purchased the new modules from Dell If possible do not pair an original memory module with a new memory modul...

Page 126: ...ICE To prevent static damage to components inside your computer discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer s electronic components You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 2 Press the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector Inspiron 530 530a 530c 1 mem...

Page 127: ...bar in the connector NOTICE To avoid damage to the memory module press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the module 1 memory connector closest from processor DIMM_1 2 securing clips 2 3 connector 1 cutouts 2 2 memory module 3 notch 4 crossbar 2 3 1 1 2 3 3 2 1 4 ...

Page 128: ...perties 9 Click the General tab 10 To verify that the memory is installed correctly check the amount of memory RAM listed Removing Memory CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide CAUTION Before removing memory you must remove the PCI Express x16 card See Cards on page 129 NOTICE To prevent static damage to compon...

Page 129: ... unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis Your Dell computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards One PCI Express x16 card slot SLOT1 One PCI Express x1 card slot SLOT2 Two PCI card slots SLOT3 SLOT4 See Inside View of Your Computer on page 109 for card slot location PCI and PCI Express Cards Your computer supports two PCI cards one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Exp...

Page 130: ...w card remove the filler bracket to create a cardslot opening 6 If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer remove the card If necessary disconnect any cables connected to the card For PCI card grasp the card by its top corners and ease it out of its connector For PCI Express card pull the securing tab grasp the card by its top corners and then ease it out of its connecto...

Page 131: ...ctrical shock laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before installing any cards 8 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot 9 If you are installing the PCI Express card into the x16 card connector position the card so the securing slot is aligned with the secur...

Page 132: ...retention bracket ensuring that The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide 1 PCI Express x16 card 2 securing tab 3 PCI Express x1 card 4 PCI Express x1 card slot 5 PCI Express x16 card slot 1 5 2 3 4 ...

Page 133: ...e documentation for the card for information about the card s cable connections NOTICE Do not route card cables over or behind the cards Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment 1 alignment guide 2 filler bracket 3 alignment bar 4 card retention bracket 5 guide clamp 2 6 guide notch 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 134: ...e 187 go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated NIC and then change the setting to Off b Connect the network cable to the add in network adapter s connectors Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel See Back View of the Computer on page 19 17 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation Removing a PCI PCI Express Card 1 Fo...

Page 135: ...t plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer 9 Replace the computer cover reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 10 Remove the card s driver from the operating system 11 If you removed a sound card a Enter system setup see System Setup on page 187 go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio and then change the setting to ...

Page 136: ...l shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover Removing the Bezel 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 107 3 Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at a time to release it from the front panel 1 bezel grip 3 2 bezel 3 bezel clamp 3 4 clamp insert 3 5 back of computer 3 4 5 1...

Page 137: ...clamps from bezel insert 5 Set aside the bezel in a secure location Replacing the Bezel 1 Align and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel insert 2 Rotate the bezel toward the computer until it snaps into place on the front panel 1 bezel grip 3 2 bezel 3 bezel clamp 3 4 clamp insert 3 5 back side of computer 3 2 1 5 4 ...

Page 138: ...bination of these devices Up to two serial ATA hard drives One optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader Up to two CD or DVD drives 1 CD or DVD drive 2 optional CD or DVD drive 3 floppy drive or Media Card Reader 4 optional hard drive 5 hard drive 1 2 3 5 4 ...

Page 139: ...ATA 5 are not supported on Inspiron 530b 530d Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive you connect two cables a DC power cable and a data cable to the back of the drive Drive Interface Connectors The drive cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion Properly align the cable connector key on the cable and the drive before connecting 1 power cable 2 power input connector 1 interface cab...

Page 140: ...trical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover NOTICE To avoid damage to the drive do not set it on a hard surface Instead set the drive on a surface such as a foam pad that will sufficiently cushion it NOTICE If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep back up your files before you begin this procedure Check the documentatio...

Page 141: ...sk circuit board assembly is exposed here 6 Slide the drive out away from the front of the computer 7 If removing this drive changes the drive configuration then be sure to reflect these changes in system setup When you restart your computer enter system setup see System Setup on page 187 then go to the Drives section of the System Setup and under Drive 0 through 3 set the Drive to the correct con...

Page 142: ... a Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 107 3 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer 4 Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay 5 Align the four screw holes in the hard drive with the screw holes in the hard drive bay 2 4 3 6 5 1 ...

Page 143: ...up for drive configuration changes see Entering System Setup on page 188 Installing a Second Hard Drive CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover NOTICE To avoid damage to the drive do not set...

Page 144: ...d drive bay 5 Align the screw holes in the second hard drive with the screw holes in the second hard drive bay 6 Replace and tighten the four screws to secure the hard drive 7 Connect the power and data cables to the drive 1 second hard drive optional 2 serial ATA data cable 3 power cable 4 system board connector 5 screw holes in the hard drive bay 4 6 screws 4 2 4 3 1 6 5 ...

Page 145: ...on installing any software required for drive operation 13 Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes see Entering System Setup on page 188 Floppy Drive Optional CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet be...

Page 146: ...u have installed a PCI Express x16 card this card may cover the floppy drive connectors Remove this card before disconnecting the floppy drive cables see Removing a PCI PCI Express Card on page 134 5 Disconnect the data cable from the system board 6 Remove the two screws securing the floppy drive 7 Slide the floppy drive out through the front of the computer 1 floppy drive 2 data cable 3 power cab...

Page 147: ...ng System Setup on page 188 Installing a Floppy Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 107 3 Remove the bezel see Removing the Bezel on page 136 4 If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the slot on the break away metal plate and rot...

Page 148: ...route the cable through the clip on the shroud NOTE The location connectors may vary depending on your system type For more information see System Board Components on page 110 10 Check all cable connections and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking airflow between the fan and cooling vents 11 Replace the bezel see Replacing the Bezel on page 137 1 floppy drive 2 data cable 3 power cable 4 s...

Page 149: ... computer and devices to their electrical outlets and turn them on See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation 14 Enter system setup see System Setup on page 187 and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option 15 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 90 Remo...

Page 150: ... Replacing the Drive Panel Insert Align the drive panel insert along the edges of the empty slot of the floppy drive and push the panel insert The drive panel insert is locked in place NOTE To comply with FCC regulations it is recommended that you replace the drive panel insert whenever the floppy drive is removed from the computer 1 drive panel insert optional 2 back of the computer 2 1 ...

Page 151: ... always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover Removing a Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 107 3 Remove the bezel see Removing the Bezel on page 136 1 Media Card Reader 2 data cable 3 power cable 4 system board connector 5 custom screws 2 1 Not present on ...

Page 152: ...puter and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Installing a Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 107 3 Remove the bezel see Removing the Bezel on page 136 4 If this is a new card reader installation Remove the drive panel insert see Removing the FlexBay Break Away Metal Plate on ...

Page 153: ... computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 176 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 1 Media Card Reader 2 data cable 3 power cable 4 system board connector 5 screw holes in the FlexBay slot 6 custom screws 2 1 Not present on all computers 2 4 3 6 5 ...

Page 154: ...ore removing the cover Removing a CD DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 107 3 Remove the bezel see Removing the Bezel on page 136 4 Disconnect the CD DVD drive data cable from the system board connector 5 Disconnect the power cable and the CD DVD drive data cable from the back of the drive 1 CD DVD d...

Page 155: ...computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 13 Configure the drives in system setup see Entering System Setup on page 188 Installing a CD DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 107 3 Remove the bezel see Removing the Bezel on page 136 4 Gently slide the drive into place 5 Align the s...

Page 156: ...ce the bezel see Replacing the Bezel on page 137 10 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 176 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer 1 CD DVD drive 2 data cable 3 power cable 4 system board connector 5 screw holes in the CD DVD drive bay 6 custom screws 2 1 2 4 6 5 3 ...

Page 157: ...gnostics on page 90 Installing a Second CD DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 107 3 Remove the bezel see Removing the Bezel on page 136 4 Align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the slot on the break away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to break the metal plate 5 Gently slide the...

Page 158: ...ocking airflow between the fan and cooling vents 11 Replace and tighten the two screws securing the CD DVD drive 12 Replace the bezel see Replacing the Bezel on page 137 13 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 176 1 CD DVD drive 2 second CD DVD drive 3 data cable 4 power cable 5 system board connector 6 screw holes in the CD DVD drive bay 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 159: ...Enter system setup see System Setup on page 187 and select the appropriate Drive option 16 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 90 Replacing the CD DVD Panel Insert Align the CD DVD panel insert along the edges of the empty slot for CD DVD and push CD DVD panel insert is locked in place NOTE To comply with FCC regulations it is reco...

Page 160: ... have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer replace the battery CAUTION A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions To replace the battery 1 Record all the screens in system setup see System ...

Page 161: ...n Step 1 Then go to the Maintenance section and clear the low battery and other errors associated with the battery replacement in the Event Log 10 Properly dispose of the old battery See the Product Information Guide for battery disposal information Power Supply CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide NO...

Page 162: ...power cables underneath the tabs in the computer chassis as you remove them from the system board and drives You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped 4 Remove the hard drive cable CD DVD drive data cable front panel ribbon cable and any other cables from the securing clip on the side of the power supply 5 Remove the four screws that a...

Page 163: ...mputer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 176 12 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them on 13 Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 90 I O Panel CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide CAUTION To guard ag...

Page 164: ... Cover on page 107 3 Remove the bezel see Removing the Bezel on page 136 NOTICE When sliding the I O panel out of the computer be extremely careful Carelessness may result in damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips 4 Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the I O panel from the system board 5 Remove the screw that secures the I O panel 6 Carefully remove the I O panel f...

Page 165: ...agnostics on page 90 Processor Fan CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide CAUTION To guard against likelihood of electric shock laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover CAUTION The heat sink assembly power supply...

Page 166: ... board see Inside View of Your Computer on page 109 4 Carefully move away any cables that are routed over the processor fan heat sink assembly 5 Loosen the four captive screws securing the processor fan heat sink assembly and lift it straight up CAUTION Despite having a plastic shield the heat sink fan assembly may be very hot during normal operation Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool...

Page 167: ...fan heat sink assembly in your computer may not look exactly like the one shown in the illustration above 2 Tighten the four captive screws NOTE Ensure that the processor fan heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure 3 Connect the processor fan heat sink assembly cable to the CPU_FAN system board connector see Inside View of Your Computer on page 109 4 Replace the computer cover see Replac...

Page 168: ...r cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 107 CAUTION Despite having a plastic shield the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it 3 Remove the processor fan heat sink assembly from the computer see Removing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Assembly on page 166 NOTICE Unless a new heatsink is required for the ne...

Page 169: ... secures it NOTICE When replacing the processor do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket 5 Gently remove the processor from the socket Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 170: ... 3 If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended move it to that position 4 Orient the front and rear alignment notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment notches on the socket 5 Align the pin 1 corners of the processor and socket NOTICE To avoid damage ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket and do not use excessive force when you install the processor...

Page 171: ...grease to the top of the processor 11 Install the processor fan heat sink assembly see Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Assembly on page 167 NOTICE Ensure that the processor fan heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure 12 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 176 1 processor cover 2 tab 3 processor 4 processor socket 5 center cover latch 6 release lever...

Page 172: ...wer supply and other components may be very hot during normal operation Be sure that they have had sufficient time to cool before you touch them NOTICE To prevent static damage to components inside your computer discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer s electronic components You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis Remov...

Page 173: ...the chassis fan towards the front of the computer and lift it up Replacing the Chassis Fan 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 107 3 Slide the chassis fan in place towards the back of the computer 4 Tighten the four screws to secure the chassis fan 1 screws 4 2 chassis fan 2 1 ...

Page 174: ...npainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 107 3 Remove any add in cards on the system board see Cards on page 129 4 Remove the processor and heat sink assembly see I O Panel on page 163 5 Remove the memory modules see Remov...

Page 175: ...Removing and Installing Parts 175 System Board Screws Inspiron 530 530a 530c Inspiron 530b 530d 1 screws 8 2 system board 1 screws 6 2 system board 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 176: ... cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 176 8 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them on 9 Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 90 Replacing the Computer Cover CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide ...

Page 177: ...computer to the upright position NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer NOTICE Ensure that none of the system air vents are blocked Blocking them would cause serious thermal problems 1 computer cover tab 2 slot 3 computer cover 4 front of the computer 4 3 1 2 ...

Page 178: ...178 Removing and Installing Parts ...

Page 179: ...ay set associative writeback SRAM Memory Type DDR2 SDRAM 667 800 MHz Memory connectors four Memory capacities 512 MB 1 GB or 2 GB Minimum memory 512 MB Maximum memory 4 GB Inspiron 530 only 8 GB Inspiron 530a 530c Computer Information Chipset G33 ICH9 RAID Support RAID 1 support on board DMA channels seven Interrupt levels 24 BIOS chip NVRAM 16 Mb Inspiron 530 only 8Mb Inspiron 530a 530c NIC Integ...

Page 180: ...speed 500 MB s x16 slot bidirectional speed 8GB s SATA 1 5 Gbps and 3 0 Gbps USB 480 Mbps high speed 12 Mbps full speed 1 2 Mbps low speed PCI connectors two connector size 124 pins connector data width maximum 32 bits PCI Express connector one x1 connector size 36 pins connector data width maximum 1 PCI Express lane PCI Express connector one x16 connector size 164 pins connector data width maximu...

Page 181: ... connectors Video 15 hole connector Network adapter RJ 45 connector USB two front panel and four back panel USB 2 0 compliant connectors Audio six connectors for 7 1 support System board connectors Serial ATA four 7 pin connectors Internal USB device two 9 pin connector supports one flexbay device Floppy drive one 34 pin connector Processor fan one 4 pin connector Chassis fan one 3 pin connector P...

Page 182: ...al Core processor Intel Celeron processor Level 2 L2 cache At least 512 KB pipelined burst eight way set associative writeback SRAM Memory Type DDR2 SDRAM 667 800 MHz Memory connectors two Memory capacities 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Minimum memory 512 MB Maximum memory 4 GB Computer Information Chipset G31 ICH7 RAID Support NO RAID DMA channels seven Interrupt levels 24 BIOS chip NVRAM 8 Mb NIC Integrated ...

Page 183: ...speed 500 MB s x16 slot bidirectional speed 8GB s SATA 1 5 Gbps and 3 0 Gbps USB 480 Mbps high speed 12 Mbps full speed 1 2 Mbps low speed PCI connectors two connector size 124 pins connector data width maximum 32 bits PCI Express connector one x1 connector size 36 pins connector data width maximum 1 PCI Express lane PCI Express connector one x16 connector size 164 pins connector data width maximu...

Page 184: ... four back panel USB 2 0 compliant connectors Audio three connectors for 5 1 support System board connectors Serial ATA two 7 pin connectors Internal USB device one 9 pin connector supports one flexbay device Floppy drive NIL Processor fan one 4 pin connector Chassis fan one 3 pin connector PCI 2 3 two 124 pin connectors PCI Express x1 one 36 pin connector PCI Express x16 one 164 pin connector Fro...

Page 185: ...nnot start initialization This could be a system board or a power supply problem see Power Problems on page 77 Drive activity light blue light A blinking blue light indicates the computer is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard drive or CD DVD Back of computer Link integrity light on integrated network adapter green light A good connection exists between the network and the computer ...

Page 186: ...see the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information 115 230 Vac 50 60 Hz 7A 4A 90 135 Vac 180 265 Vac 50 60 Hz 7A 4A Japan only Coin cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height 36 2 cm 14 2 inches Width 17 0 cm 6 7 inches Depth 43 5 cm 17 1 inches Weight 12 7 kg 28 0 lb Environmental Temperature Operating 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 ...

Page 187: ...ture reference NOTICE Unless you are an expert computer user do not change the settings for this program Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly Maximum vibration Operating 5 to 350 Hz at 0 0002 G2 Hz Storage 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 Storage 105 G 5 with pulse duration of 2 m...

Page 188: ...r Information on the screen is divided into three areas the options list active options field and key functions System Info Item Help Options List This field appears on the left side of the system setup window The field is a scrolled list containing features that define the configuration of your computer including installed hardware power conservation and security features Option Field Scroll up a...

Page 189: ...Standard CMOS Features Date Time Displays current date and time settings Date mm dd yy SATA Info Displays the SATA drives integrated in the system SATA 0 SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA HDD Auto Detection Auto detects the SATA connector to which the hard drive is attached Capacity The combined installed capacity of all the SATA devices Drive A None 1 44M 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 inches by default ...

Page 190: ...ird Boot Device Removable Hard Disk CDROM USB CDROM Legacy LAN Disabled CD ROM by default Boot Other Device Enabled Disabled Disabled by default Advanced Chipset Features Init Display First PCI Slot Onboard PCI Slot by default Video Memory Size 1 MB 8 MB 8 MB by default DVMT Mode FIXED DVMT DVMT by default DVMT FIXED Memory Size 128 MB 256 MB MAX 128 MB by default Integrated Peripherals USB Device...

Page 191: ...rive or if the CD has no operating system the computer generates an error message USB Flash Device Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer When F12 Boot Menu appears in the upper right corner of the screen press F12 The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu NOTE To boot to a USB device the device must be bootable To make sure that your dev...

Page 192: ... the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop Then shut down your computer and try again The Boot Device Menu appears listing all available boot devices Each device has a number next to it 4 At the bottom of the menu enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only For example if you are booting to a USB memory key highli...

Page 193: ...uctions located in the Product Information Guide 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 107 3 Locate the 3 pin password connector PSWD on the system board NOTE The location of the password connector may vary depending on the system Inspiron 530 ...

Page 194: ...194 Appendix Inspiron 530a Inspiron 530b 1 2 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 195: ...Appendix 195 Inspiron 530c Inspiron 530d 4 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 196: ...cated in the Product Information Guide 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 105 NOTE The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 107 3 Reset the current CMOS settings a Locate the 3 pin CMOS jumper CLEAR CMOS on the system board based on your computer model Inspiron 530 on ...

Page 197: ... your computer at the Dell Support website at support dell com 3 Click Download Now to download the file 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears click Yes I Accept this Agreement The File Download window appears 5 Click Save this program to disk and then click OK The Save In window appears 6 Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu select Desktop and then click Save The file down...

Page 198: ...cial screen cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor s antistatic coating Wipe the keyboard computer and plastic part of the monitor with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with a solution of three parts water and one part dishwashing detergent NOTICE Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside your computer or keyboard Mouse If your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally clean the mo...

Page 199: ... circular motion around the disc 2 With a soft lint free cloth gently wipe the bottom of the disc the unlabeled side in a straight line from the center to the outer edge of the disc For stubborn dirt try using water or a diluted solution of water and mild soap You can also purchase commercial products that clean discs and provide some protection from dust fingerprints and scratches Cleaning produc...

Page 200: ... of the software programs that are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process Microsoft Office Norton Antivirus and so on Dell installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards or Dell branded module bay or PC Card accessories In addition any Dell branded monitors keyboards mice speakers microphones for telephonic modems docking stations port replicators networking product...

Page 201: ...evision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the system with respect to the receiver Move the system away from the receiver Plug the system into a different outlet so that the system and the receiver are on different branch circuits...

Page 202: ...vailability varies by country and product some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues 1 Visit support dell com 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page 3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your...

Page 203: ... smooth true color video image because of the faster interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing NCQ and hot plug ALS ambient light sensor A feature that helps to control display brightness antivirus softw...

Page 204: ... your computer has a virus ensure that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available bps bits per second The standard unit for measuring data transmission speed BTU British thermal unit A measurement of heat output bus A communication pathway between the components in your computer bus speed The speed given in MHz that indicates how fast a bus can transfer information byte The basic data ...

Page 205: ...ter Also referred to as the Product Key or Product ID Control Panel A Windows utility that allows you to modify operating system and hardware settings such as display settings controller A chip that controls the transfer of data between the processor and memory or between the processor and devices CRIMM continuity rambus in line memory module A special module that has no memory chips and is used t...

Page 206: ...t with common rules and procedures for use by a specific group of users A user logs on to the domain to gain access to the resources DRAM dynamic random access memory Memory that stores information in integrated circuits containing capacitors driver Software that allows the operating system to control a device such as a printer Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is not install...

Page 207: ...t provides bidirectional data transmission ESD electrostatic discharge A rapid discharge of static electricity ESD can damage integrated circuits found in computer and communications equipment expansion card A circuit board that installs in an expansion slot on the system board in some computers expanding the capabilities of the computer Examples include video modem and sound cards expansion slot ...

Page 208: ...or disk for file storage When a drive or disk is formatted the existing information on it is lost FSB front side bus The data path and physical interface between the processor and RAM FTP file transfer protocol A standard Internet protocol used to exchange files between computers connected to the Internet G G gravity A measurement of weight and force GB gigabyte A measurement of data storage that ...

Page 209: ...d for use in computer audio and video equipment IDE integrated device electronics An interface for mass storage devices in which the controller is integrated into the hard drive or CD drive IEEE 1394 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc A high performance serial bus used to connect IEEE 1394 compatible devices such as digital cameras and DVD players to the computer infrared sensor...

Page 210: ...ommand requiring you to press multiple keys at the same time kHz kilohertz A measurement of frequency that equals 1000 Hz L LAN local area network A computer network covering a small area A LAN usually is confined to a building or a few nearby buildings A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to form a wide area network WAN LCD liquid crystal...

Page 211: ...start up Devices and software can then identify information that the processor can access memory module A small circuit board containing memory chips which connects to the system board MHz megahertz A measure of frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second The speeds for computer processors buses and interfaces are often measured in MHz Mini PCI A standard for integrated peripheral devices wi...

Page 212: ...technology to read or write data from CDs DVDs or DVD RWs Example of optical drives include CD drives DVD drives CD RW drives and CD RW DVD combo drives P partition A physical storage area on a hard drive that is assigned to one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives Each partition can contain multiple logical drives PC Card A removable I O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard Modem...

Page 213: ...ferred to as the CPU central processing unit PS 2 personal system 2 A type of connector for attaching a PS 2 compatible keyboard mouse or keypad PXE pre boot execution environment A WfM Wired for Management standard that allows networked computers that do not have an operating system to be configured and started remotely R RAID redundant array of independent disks A method of providing data redund...

Page 214: ...minute Hard drive speed is often measured in rpm RTC real time clock Battery powered clock on the system board that keeps the date and time after you shut down the computer RTCRST real time clock reset A jumper on the system board of some computers that can often be used for troubleshooting problems S SAS serial attached SCSI A faster serial version of the SCSI interface as opposed to the original...

Page 215: ...fer file format that allows the transfer of audio from one file to another without converting it to and from an analog format which could degrade the quality of the file standby mode A power management mode that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to save energy Strike Zone Reinforced area of the platform base that protects the hard drive by acting as a dampening device when a computer ...

Page 216: ... editor A program used to create and edit files that contain only text for example Windows Notepad uses a text editor Text editors do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality the option to underline change fonts and so on TPM trusted platform module A hardware based security feature that when combined with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling featur...

Page 217: ...m memory The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of colors that a program can display video mode A mode that describes how text and graphics are displayed on a monitor Graphics based software such as Windows operating systems displays in video modes that can be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by z colors Character based software such as text editors...

Page 218: ...eless wide area network A wireless high speed data network using cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic area than WLAN WXGA wide aspect extended graphics array A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 800 X XGA extended graphics array A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768 Z ZIF z...

Page 219: ...rive installing 155 157 problems 65 removing 154 CD RW drive problems 65 CDs 34 playing 31 Check Disk 66 CMOS settings clearing 196 computer beep codes 86 components inside 109 crashes 70 71 inside view 109 restore to previous state 98 stops responding 70 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities 97 copying CDs general information 34 helpful tips 36 how to 34 copying DVDs general informati...

Page 220: ...talling 95 Drivers and Utilities media 96 Dell Diagnostics 90 drives 138 hard drive 140 installing CD DVD 155 157 installing floppy 147 installing hard drive 142 problems 64 removing CD DVD 154 removing floppy 145 removing hard drive 140 second hard drive 143 serial ATA 140 DVD drive problems 65 DVDs 34 playing 31 E e mail problems 66 End User License Agreement 11 ergonomics information 11 error m...

Page 221: ...er 106 Internet problems 66 Internet connection about 60 options 60 setting up 60 IRQ conflicts 97 K keyboard problems 69 L labels Microsoft Windows 12 Service Tag 12 16 18 M Media Card Reader installing 151 152 problems 73 removing 151 using 36 memory installing 126 problems 74 messages error 68 modem problems 66 monitor blank 83 clone mode 40 connect DVI 38 39 connect TV 38 39 connect two 38 39 ...

Page 222: ...ced 46 options schemes 42 plan 45 problems 77 standby mode 40 44 power light conditions 77 power options properties 42 Power Plan Properties 45 printer cable 29 connecting 29 problems 78 setting up 29 USB 29 problems battery 63 beep codes 86 blue screen 71 CD drive 65 CD RW drive 65 computer crashes 70 71 computer stops responding 70 conflicts 97 Dell Diagnostics 90 drives 64 DVD drive 65 e mail 6...

Page 223: ...81 Product Information Guide 11 Program Compatibility Wizard 71 R regulatory information 11 reinstalling Windows Vista 98 Windows XP 98 Removing Memory 128 S S M A R T 89 safety instructions 11 SATA See serial ATA scanner problems 80 serial ATA 140 Service Tag 12 16 18 service tag 16 18 settings system setup 187 Setup Diagram 11 software conflicts 97 problems 70 72 sound problems 81 volume 81 spea...

Page 224: ...hnical support policy 199 transferring information to a new computer 54 60 troubleshooting conflicts 97 Dell Diagnostics 90 Hardware Troubleshooter 97 Help and Support 13 restore to previous state 98 tips 63 TV connect to computer 38 39 U USB booting to devices 192 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 95 V volume adjusting 81 W warranty information 11 Windows Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 54 ...

Page 225: ... Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 95 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 60 Help and Support 13 reinstalling 98 System Restore 98 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 54 60 Program Compatibility Wizard 71 ...

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