book.book Page 1 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Dell™ Inspiron™ 530 Series Owner’s Manual Model DCMF w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
book.book Page 2 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
book.book Page 3 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Contents Finding Information 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up and Using Your Computer 11 . . . 15 Front View of the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Inspiron 530/530a/530c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Inspiron 530b/530d Back View of the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Inspiron 530/530a/530c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Inspiron 530b/530d . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 4 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Copying CDs and DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Copy a CD or DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using Blank CDs and DVDs . Helpful Tips 34 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Connecting Two Monitors . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 5 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Transferring Information to a New Computer . ® ® Microsoft Windows XP . . . . . 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 . . . . . . . . 58 . . . . . . . . . ® 58 . . . . . . 59 Setting Up a Home and Office Network . Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows® XP Operating System . . . . Setting Up a Network in the Windows Vista® Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to the Internet . . . .
book.book Page 6 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM A solid blue screen appears . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Other software problems . Media Card Reader Problems Network Problems . Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Printer Problems . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 7 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 . . . . . . . . . . . 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu . Drivers What is a Driver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 8 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Memory . . . . . 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 . . . . . . . . . 124 Installing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Removing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Memory Installation Guidelines Cards . . . . . . . . . . . 129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 9 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Processor Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Processor 165 166 . . . . . . 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Removing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Installing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 10 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Clearing Forgotten Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Inspiron 530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Inspiron 530a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Inspiron 530b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Inspiron 530c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Inspiron 530d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Clearing CMOS Settings . Flashing the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 11 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find it Here • • • • • • Dell™ Product Information Guide Warranty information Terms and Conditions (U.S.
book.book Page 12 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM What Are You Looking For? Find it Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License • Microsoft Windows License Label These labels are located on your computer. •Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. •Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support.
book.book Page 13 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM What Are You Looking For? Find it Here • Desktop System Software (DSS)— If To download Desktop System Software: you reinstall the operating system for 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers your computer, you should also and Downloads. reinstall the DSS utility. DSS provides 2 Click Select Model. critical updates for your operating 3 Select your product model and click system and support for Dell™ 3.
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book.book Page 16 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 1 Service Tag (located on top of the chassis towards the back) Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 CD/DVD drive Use the CD/DVD drive for playing a CD/DVD. 3 CD/DVD eject button Press to eject a disk from the CD or DVD drive. 4 optional CD/DVD drive bay Can contain an optional CD/DVD drive.
book.book Page 17 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 12 microphone connector Use the microphone 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. 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.
book.book Page 18 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 1 Service Tag (located on top of the chassis towards the back) Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 CD/DVD drive Use the CD/DVD drive for playing a CD/DVD. 3 CD/DVD eject button Press to eject a disk from the CD or DVD drive. 4 optional CD/DVD drive bay Can contain an optional CD/DVD drive.
book.book Page 19 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 12 microphone connector Use the microphone 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. 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.
book.book Page 20 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 voltage selector switch For selecting voltage rating. 3 power supply light Indicates power availability for power supply. 4 back panel connectors Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 22for more information. 5 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
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book.book Page 22 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 voltage selector switch For selecting voltage rating. 3 power supply light Indicates power availability for power supply. 4 back panel connectors Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 22for more information. 5 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
book.book Page 23 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 1 network activity light Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 2 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network port or your network or broadband device.
book.book Page 24 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 6 front L/R line-out connector Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 7 microphone 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.
book.book Page 25 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Inspiron 530b/530d 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 1 network activity light Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 2 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network port or your network or broadband device.
book.book Page 26 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 4 line-in connector / surround out Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. NOTE: To configure this connector to 5.1 - Channel, see "Configuring the Audio Connectors for 5.1-Channel" on page 33.
book.book Page 27 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your computer’s performance, possibly causing it to overheat. Follow the guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure: NOTICE: The operating temperature specifications indicated in this Owner’s Manual reflects the maximum ambient operating temperature.
book.book Page 28 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM • 28 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.
book.book Page 29 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer.
book.book Page 30 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB connector on printer 3 USB printer cable 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer’s operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel.
book.book Page 31 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Playing CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer when you are playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the front of 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.
book.book Page 32 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM A DVD player includes the following basic buttons: Stop Restart the current chapter Play Fast forward Pause Fast reverse Advance a single frame while in pause mode Go to the next title or chapter Continuously play the current title or chapter Go to the previous title or chapter Eject For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD or DVD player (if available).
book.book Page 33 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Configuring the Audio Connectors for 5.1-Channel NOTE: The following is applicable only for Inspiron 530b/530d. Windows XP: 1 Click Start, point to Control Panel→ Sounds→ Audio devices→ Volume. 2 Under Speaker settings click Advanced. 3 Under Speaker Setup choose Surround sound 5.1 setup. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start , point to Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2 Under the Playback tab select Speakers/Headphones. Click on Configure and select 5.
book.book Page 34 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. This section applies only to computers that have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive. NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by country. The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD.
book.book Page 35 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Using Blank CDs and DVDs CD-RW drives can write to CD recording media only (including high-speed CD-RW) while DVD-writable drives can write to both CD and DVD recording media. Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After creating a CD-R, you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). Use blank CD-RWs to write to CDs or to erase, rewrite, or update data on CDs.
book.book Page 36 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic DigitalMedia and open a DigitalMedia project. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular stereos. CD-RWs do not play in most home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs with Sonic DigitalMedia. • Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed.
book.book Page 37 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 152. 1 3 4 2 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) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to determine the proper orientation for insertion.
book.book Page 38 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If you purchased a graphics card that supports dual monitors, follow these instructions to connect and enable your monitors. The instructions tell you how to connect either two monitors (each with a VGA connector), one monitor with a VGA connector and one monitor with a DVI connector, or a TV.
book.book Page 39 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 1 2* 3* 4 *May not be present on your computer 1 optional DVI adapter 2 DVI (white) connector 3 TV-OUT connector 4 VGA (blue) connector Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 105. 2 Connect the VGA connector on the monitor to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer.
book.book Page 40 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 3 Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the S-video input connector on your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. Changing the Display Settings 1 After you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the computer. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in the display settings.
book.book Page 41 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM NOTICE: The graphics card in your computer is installed in the PCI Express x16 slot. When there is a card in this slot and you add a peripheral that does not support s3 suspend, your computer will not enter standby mode. To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of inactivity: 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Define your standby settings on the Power Schemes tab and Advanced tab.
book.book Page 42 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Power Options Properties Define your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the Power Options Properties window. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Define your power settings on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is called a scheme.
book.book Page 43 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • Place the power options icon in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you for your Windows password before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the computer. To program these functions, click an option from the corresponding drop-down menu and click OK.
book.book Page 44 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the most typical settings for the majority of our customers. This is the active Power Plan. Standby Mode Standby mode is the default "off" state for Windows Vista. Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a time-out. When the computer exits from standby mode, it returns to the operating state it was in before it entered standby mode.
book.book Page 45 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM To activate hibernate mode immediately (if available): 1 Click Start lock icon. and click the arrow (pointing to the right) beside the 2 Select Hibernate from the list. To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode.
book.book Page 46 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Click Change Plan Settings just below any of the power plans to change settings such as: • Require a password on wakeup. • Choose what power buttons do. • Create a power plan (you can choose the settings you want and create a custom power plan here). • Choose when to turn off the display • Change when the computer sleeps. Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to set many different settings beyond the basic ones above.
book.book Page 47 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM About RAID Configurations NOTE: RAID is not supported on Inspiron 530b/530d. This section provides an overview of the redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration you may have selected when you purchased your computer. Your computer supports RAID level 1. A RAID level 1 configuration is recommended for the data integrity requirements of digital photography and audio.
book.book Page 48 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM serial ATA RAID configured for RAID level 1 segment 1 segment 2 segment 1 duplicated segment 3 segment 3 duplicated segment 4 segment 4 duplicated segment 5 segment 5 duplicated segment 6 segment 6 duplicated hard drive 1 segment 2 duplicated hard drive 2 If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to the surviving drive. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drive.
book.book Page 49 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 1 Enter the system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 188). 2 Press the left- and right- arrow keys to highlight Integrated Peripherals and press . 3 Press the up- and down- arrow keys to highlight Drive Controller, and then press . 4 Press the up- and down- arrow keys to highlight SATA Mode, and then press to access the options.
book.book Page 50 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 8 Press to create the volume. 9 Press to confirm that you want to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel Option ROM screen. 11 Use the up- and down-arrow keys to select Exit, and press . 12 Install the operating system. Deleting a RAID Volume NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost.
book.book Page 51 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Creating a RAID 1 Volume NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost. 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.
book.book Page 52 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Deleting a RAID Volume NOTE: While this procedure deletes the RAID 1 volume, it also splits the RAID 1 1 volume into two non-RAID hard drives with a partition, and leaves any existing data files intact. Click Start and point to All Programs→ Intel® Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. 2 Right-click the Volume icon of the RAID volume you want to delete, and select Delete Volume.
book.book Page 53 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 8 On the Select Member Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive to select the member drive that you want to act as the mirror in the array, and click Next. 9 On the Specify Volume Size screen, select the volume size you want, and click Next. NOTE: In the following step, you will lose all data contained on the member drive. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. You can use your computer normally during migration process.
book.book Page 54 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Rebuilding a Degraded RAID 1 Volume If your computer does not have a spare hard drive, and the computer has reported a degraded RAID 1 volume, you can manually rebuild the computer’s redundancy mirror to a new hard drive by performing the following steps: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs→ Intel® Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager.
book.book Page 55 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be available in certain countries. For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
book.book Page 56 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM To transfer data to the new 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. 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, the Finished screen appears.
book.book Page 57 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 3 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next.
book.book Page 58 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Windows Vista® The Windows Vista® operating system provides the Windows Easy Transfer wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer.
book.book Page 59 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 2 1 3 4 1 network adapter connector 2 network device 3 network adapter connector on computer 4 network cable Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications→ Network Setup Wizard→ Next→ Checklist for creating a network.
book.book Page 60 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your existing telephone line or cellular telephone service.
book.book Page 61 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM NOTE: If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 66. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer. The New Connection Wizard appears.
book.book Page 62 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use 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.
book.book Page 63 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Solving Problems CAUTION: Some of the parts described in this chapter may be replaceable by a certified service technician only and are not custom replaceable. Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed.
book.book Page 64 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE — Windows XP: • Click Start and click My Computer. Windows Vista®: • Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer. If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses.
book.book Page 65 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD. NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
book.book Page 66 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK — Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click 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.
book.book Page 67 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION — CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK — CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK — USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE — • Verify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it.) • Ensure that you feel a click when you insert the telephone line connector into the modem.
book.book Page 68 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? “ < > | — Do not use these characters in filenames. A R E Q U I R E D .
book.book Page 69 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N — Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. In some cases, you might have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. If so, run the program that you want to use first. O P E R A T I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D — Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 202).
book.book Page 70 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer does not start up Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
book.book Page 71 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD — Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen.
book.book Page 72 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION — • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
book.book Page 73 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Media Card Reader Problems NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED — When Windows Vista detects the Media Card Reader, the device is automatically assigned a drive letter as the next logical drive after all other physical drives in the system. If the next logical drive after the physical drives is mapped to a network drive, Windows Vista does not automatically assign a drive letter to the Media Card Reader.
book.book Page 74 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE — • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements.
book.book Page 75 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C L E A N T H E M O U S E — See "Mouse" on page 198 for instructions on cleaning the mouse. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE — 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer. 2 Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer.
book.book Page 76 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 95. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R — See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 97. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
book.book Page 77 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.
book.book Page 78 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R — The computer is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Installing Memory" on page 126). • Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Cards" on page 129). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card" on page 134).
book.book Page 79 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM VE R I F Y T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I N D O W S — Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
book.book Page 80 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner’s manufacturer. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N — See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.
book.book Page 81 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off.
book.book Page 82 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I V E R — See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 97. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R — See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 97.
book.book Page 83 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION — • Ensure that the graphics cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your computer. If an optional video card is installed, check that the monitor cable is connected to the card, rather than the video connector on the system board. • If you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective.
book.book Page 84 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM If the screen is difficult to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S — See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R — If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor.
book.book Page 85 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The power button light (bi-color LED) located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • • • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.
book.book Page 86 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM • • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. – Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 123). – Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Cards" on page 129). – Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "Cards" on page 129).
book.book Page 87 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. failure. Possible motherboard failure. 2 No memory modules are detected 1 If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see "Installing Memory" on page 126), and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module.
book.book Page 88 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM System Messages NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. A L E R T ! P R E V I O U S A T T E M P T S A T B O O T I N G T H I S S YS T E M H A V E F A I L E D A T CHECKPOINT [NNNN].
book.book Page 89 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L A B L E — No bootable partition on HDD or Not a bootable floppy in floppy driver, or HDD/Floppy cable loose, or No bootable device exists. • If the floppy drive is your boot device, ensure that a bootable floppy disk is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.
book.book Page 90 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 70) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.
book.book Page 91 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Boot to Utility Partition from the boot menu and press . 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: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.
book.book Page 92 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer.
book.book Page 93 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 4 If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information. Tab Function Results Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test.
book.book Page 94 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Drivers What is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed.
book.book Page 95 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly.
book.book Page 96 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring Your Operating System" on page 98) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 2. If not, go to step 5.
book.book Page 97 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section, do the following: 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 Manager.
book.book Page 98 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.
book.book Page 99 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Starting System Restore Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point.
book.book Page 100 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; regardless of low disk space. Therefore, the steps below apply only to Windows XP. If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System.
book.book Page 101 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. The restore process takes approximately 6–10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to reboot the computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. The computer restarts.
book.book Page 102 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to reboot the system.
book.book Page 103 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that the additional disk space is available as indicated by the increased value for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer.
book.book Page 104 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 3 Restart the computer. Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. 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.
book.book Page 105 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Removing and Installing Parts 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: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed.
book.book Page 106 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 3 Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off.
book.book Page 107 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 3 Press the power button to ground the system board. 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. 4 Open the computer cover. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer.
book.book Page 108 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 2 1 1 computer cover 2 front of computer 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.
book.book Page 109 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 2 6 3 4 5 NOTE: The inside view of your computer may vary based on the computer model.
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book.book Page 121 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Wire Size 1 +3.3 V Orange 20 AWG 2 +3.3 V Orange 20 AWG 3 RTN Black 20 AWG 4 +5 V Red 20 AWG 5 RTN Black 20 AWG 6 +5 V Red 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.
book.book Page 122 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM DC Power Connector P2 3 1 4 2 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire 1 RTN Black 2 RTN Black 3 +12 VADC Brown 4 +12 VADC Brown DC Power Connectors P3, P4, P5, and P6 Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire 1 +3.
book.book Page 123 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire 1 +5 VDC Red 2 GND Black 3 GND Black 4 +12 VDC Yellow DC Power Connector P8 (For 350 W PSU only) NOTE: The P8 connector is not used on your computer.
book.book Page 124 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Memory Installation Guidelines Inspiron 530/530a/530c • DIMM connectors must be populated 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.
book.book Page 125 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Inspiron 530b/530d • DIMM connectors must be populated in numerical order beginning with connector DIMM_1 and then connector DIMM_2. If a single DIMM is installed, you must install it in connector DIMM_1. 1 1 Pair A: matched pair of memory modules in connector DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 For best performance, memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology.
book.book Page 126 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before installing memory, you must remove the PCI Express x16 card. See "Cards" on page 129. 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.
book.book Page 127 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Inspiron 530b/530d 1 2 1 2 5 3 1 3 memory connector closest from processor (DIMM_1) securing clips (2) 2 3 connector 3 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. 3 2 1 4 1 cutouts (2) 2 memory module 3 notch 4 crossbar 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.
book.book Page 128 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 4 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. 5 Replace the PCI Express x16 card. See "Cards" on page 129. 6 Replace the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.
book.book Page 129 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 3 Grasp the module at the end of the board and lift up. 4 Replace the PCI Express x16 card. See "Cards" on page 129. Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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.
book.book Page 130 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 105. 2 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 107. 1 2 1 card retention bracket 2 filler bracket 3 Remove the screw holding the card retention bracket. 4 Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure place. 5 If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a cardslot opening.
book.book Page 131 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 7 Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer. CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network.
book.book Page 132 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 10 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. 3 2 1 4 5 1 PCI Express x16 card 2 securing tab 4 PCI Express x1 card slot 5 PCI Express x16 card slot 3 PCI Express x1 card 11 Replace the card retention bracket ensuring that: 132 • The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch. • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
book.book Page 133 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 alignment guide 2 filler bracket 3 alignment bar 4 card retention bracket 5 guide clamp (2) 6 guide notch (2) 12 Fix the card retention bracket by replacing and tightening the screw. 13 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card’s cable connections. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards.
book.book Page 134 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 14 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 15 If you installed 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 Off.
book.book Page 135 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 6 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer. 7 Replace the card retention bracket, ensuring that: • The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch.
book.book Page 136 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Bezel 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. 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).
book.book Page 137 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 4 Rotate and pull the bezel away from the front of the computer to release bezel 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. 5 1 4 2 3 1 bezel grip (3) 2 bezel 4 clamp insert(3) 5 back side of computer 3 bezel clamp(3) 2 Rotate the bezel toward the computer until it snaps into place on the front panel.
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book.book Page 139 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Recommended Drive Cable Connections • Connect serial ATA hard drives to connectors labeled "SATA0" or "SATA1" on the system board. • Connect serial ATA CD or DVD drives to connectors labeled "SATA4" or "SATA5" on the system board. NOTE: SATA 4 and SATA 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.
book.book Page 140 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA data cable, disconnect the cable using the pull-tab. The serial ATA interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector.
book.book Page 141 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 1 5 2 3 4 1 hard drive 2 power cable 4 system board connector 5 screws (4) 3 serial ATA data cable NOTE: The location of connectors on the system board may vary depending on your computer.See "Inside View of Your Computer" on page 109. 5 Remove the four screws securing the hard drive. NOTICE: Ensure that you do not scratch the screw holes with the screw driver as the hard disk circuit board assembly is exposed here.
book.book Page 142 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 8 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 176). 9 Connect computer and other devices to an electrical outlet. Installing 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.
book.book Page 143 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 1 hard drive 2 power cable 3 serial ATA data cable 4 system board connector 5 screw holes in the hard drive bay (4) 6 screws(4) 6 Replace and tighten the four screws to secure the hard drive. 7 Connect the power and data cables to the drive. 8 Connect the data cable to the system board. 9 Check all cables to be certain that they are properly connected and firmly seated.
book.book Page 144 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 3 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. 4 Slide the second hard drive into the second hard drive bay. 5 Align the screw holes in the second hard drive with the screw holes in the second hard drive bay.
book.book Page 145 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 8 Connect the data cable to the system board. 9 Check all cables to be certain that they are properly connected and firmly seated. 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 port or device and then plug it into the computer. 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
book.book Page 146 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 5 1 2 3 4 1 floppy drive 2 data cable 4 system board connector 5 screws (2) 3 power cable NOTE: The location/connectors may vary depending on your system type.For more information, see "System Board Components" on page 110. 4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive. NOTE: If you have installed a PCI Express x16 card, this card may cover the floppy-drive connectors.
book.book Page 147 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 8 If you are not replacing the drive, reinstall the drive panel insert (see "Replacing the CD/DVD Panel Insert" on page 159). 9 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 176). 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 Check the system setup for the appropriate diskette Drive Option changes (see "Entering System Setup" on page 188).
book.book Page 148 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 7 Tighten the two screws to secure the floppy drive. 8 Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive. 9 Connect the other end of the data cable to the connector labeled "FLOPPY" on the system board (see "Inside View of Your Computer" on page 109) and route the cable through the clip on the shroud.
book.book Page 149 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 12 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. 13 Connect your 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.
book.book Page 150 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the slot on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to break and remove the metal plate. Replacing the Drive Panel Insert 2 1 1 drive panel insert (optional) 2 back of the computer 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.
book.book Page 151 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Media Card Reader 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. 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).
book.book Page 152 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM NOTE: The location/connectors may vary depending on your system type. For more information, see "System Board Components" on page 110. 4 Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable and the power cable from the back of the Media Card Reader and from the internal USB connector on the system board (see "Inside View of Your Computer" on page 109). 5 Remove the two screws securing the Media Card Reader. 6 Slide the Media Card Reader out through the front of the computer.
book.book Page 153 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 6 5 *1 2 3 4 *Not present on all computers. 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) 9 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 137). 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 176). 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
book.book Page 154 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before 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).
book.book Page 155 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 6 Remove the two screws securing the CD/DVD drive. 7 Slide the CD/DVD drive out through the front of the computer. 8 If you are not replacing the drive, replace the drive panel insert (see "Replacing the Drive Panel Insert" on page 150). 9 Replace the drive panel (see "Drives" on page 138). 10 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 137). 11 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 176).
book.book Page 156 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 6 1 5 2 3 4 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) NOTE: The location/connectors may vary depending on your system type. For more information, see "System Board Components" on page 110. 9 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 137). 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 176).
book.book Page 157 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 11 Connect your 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. 12 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 187) and select the appropriate Drive option. 13 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 90).
book.book Page 158 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 9 Connect the data cable to the system board connector on the system board. 6 1 2 3 4 5 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 10 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking airflow between the fan and cooling vents. 11 Replace and tighten the two screws securing the CD/DVD drive.
book.book Page 159 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 14 Connect your 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. 15 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 187) and select the appropriate Drive option.
book.book Page 160 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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.
book.book Page 161 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 6 Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, then snap the battery into place. 2 1 1 1 battery release lever 2 battery (positive side) 7 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. 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
book.book Page 162 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Replacing the Power Supply 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 Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives. Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer chassis as you remove them from the system board and drives.
book.book Page 163 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 6 Slide out the power supply and lift it out. 7 Slide the replacement power supply towards the back of the computer. 8 Replace and tighten all screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer chassis. CAUTION: Failure to replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the system grounding. NOTICE: Route the DC power cables under the chassis tabs.
book.book Page 164 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Removing the I/O Panel NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly when installing the new I/O panel. 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). NOTICE: When sliding the I/O panel out of the computer, be extremely careful.
book.book Page 165 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Installing the I/O Panel 1 Place the I/O panel into the slot. NOTICE: Take care not to damage the cable connectors and the cable routing clips when sliding the I/O panel into the computer. 2 Align and slide the I/O panel clamp into the I/O panel clamp slot. 3 Replace and tighten the screw that secures the I/O panel. 4 Reconnect the cables to the system board. 5 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 137).
book.book Page 166 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly NOTICE: Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the processor fan/heat sink assembly. This could damage the 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 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board (see "Inside View of Your Computer" on page 109).
book.book Page 167 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly NOTICE: When reinstalling the fan, ensure that you do not pinch the wires that run between the system board and the fan. 1 Align the captive screws on the processor fan/heat sink assembly to the four metal screw hole projections on the system board.
book.book Page 168 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Processor 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 105. 2 Remove the computer 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.
book.book Page 169 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 4 At the processor, place your finger upon the hook end of the release lever, then push down and out to release it from the tab that secures it. 1 2 3 4 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever 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.
book.book Page 170 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Installing the Processor NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. 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. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 105. 2 Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.
book.book Page 171 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 2 1 3 9 4 5 6 8 7 1 processor cover 2 tab 3 processor 4 processor socket 5 center cover latch 6 release lever 7 front alignment-notch 8 processor pin-1 indicator 9 rear alignment notch 9 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink. NOTICE: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for optimal processor operation.
book.book Page 172 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Chassis 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, and other components may be very hot during normal operation.
book.book Page 173 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 107). 3 Remove the four screws securing the chassis fan. 4 Slide 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. 1 2 1 screws (4) 2 chassis fan 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 107).
book.book Page 174 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM System Board Removing the System Board 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, and other components may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that they have had sufficient time to cool before you touch them.
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book.book Page 176 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Place the system board assembly that you just removed next to the replacement system board to compare and ensure they are identical. Installing the System Board 1 Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it toward the back of the computer. 2 Using the screws, secure the system board to the chassis. 3 Replace the cables that you removed from the system board.
book.book Page 177 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 6 Replace and tighten the two screws that secure the computer cover, using a screwdriver. 1 4 2 3 1 computer cover tab 2 slot 3 computer cover 4 front of the computer 7 Move the 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.
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book.book Page 180 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Video Type Intel integrated video Audio Type Realtek ALC888 (7.1 Channel audio) Expansion Bus Bus type PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.0A SATA 1.0 and 2.0 USB 2.0 Bus speed PCI: 133 MB/s PCI Express: x1 slot bidirectional 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.
book.book Page 181 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Drives Externally accessible: one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays Internally accessible two 3.5-inch drive bays Available devices two 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard drives and two 5.25-inch Serial ATA CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, or combo drive (optional) one 3.5-inch floppy drive (optional) or Media Card Reader (optional) NOTE: Floppy drive is supported only on Inspiron 530.
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book.book Page 183 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Video Type Intel integrated video Audio Type Realtek ALC662 (5.1- Channel audio) Expansion Bus Bus type PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.0A SATA 1.0 and 2.0 USB 2.0 Bus speed PCI: 133 MB/s PCI Express: x1 slot bidirectional 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.
book.book Page 184 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Drives Externally accessible: one 5.25-inch drive bays Internally accessible one 3.5-inch drive bays Available devices one 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard drives and one 5.25-inch Serial ATA CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, or combo drive (optional) one Media Card Reader (optional) Connectors External connectors: Video 15-hole connector Network adapter RJ-45 connector USB two front-panel and four back-panel USB 2.
book.book Page 185 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Connectors (continued) Memory four 240-pin connectors Power 12V one 4-pin connector Power one 24-pin connector Inspiron 530/530a/530b/530c/530d Controls and Lights Front of computer: Power button push button Power light blue light — Blinking blue in sleep state; solid blue for poweron state amber light — The blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board.
book.book Page 186 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Power DC power supply: Wattage 300 W 350 W (for computers with Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor) Maximum heat dissipation 162 W 188 W (for computers with Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor) NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating.
book.book Page 187 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Environmental (continued) 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 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 50 in/sec [127 cm/sec]) Altitude: Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) Storage –15.
book.book Page 188 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Entering System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear. 3 Once this F2 prompt appears, press immediately. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it to display, and then press . If you press before you are prompted, this keystroke will be lost.
book.book Page 189 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. System Info BIOS Info Shows the BIOS version number and date information. Service Tag Shows the service tag of the computer. CPU Info Identifies whether the computer’s processor supports Hyper-Threading and lists the processor bus speed, processor ID, clock speed, and L2 cache.
book.book Page 190 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Boot Device Configuration Removable Device Priority Used to set the device priority of removable devices like USB floppy drives. The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the removable devices connected. Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of hard drives. The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected.
book.book Page 191 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM SATA Mode IDE; RAID (IDE by default) NOTE: Applicable for Inspiron 530, 530a and 530c only. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS); S3(STR) (S3(STR) by default) Remote Wake Up On; Off (On by default) Auto Power On Enabled; Disabled (Disabled by default) Auto Power On Date 0 Auto Power On Time 0:00:00 AC Recovery Off; On; Last (Off by default) Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
book.book Page 192 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. You can also use this feature to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive.
book.book Page 193 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 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.
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book.book Page 195 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Inspiron 530c 1 2 3 1 2 3 Inspiron 530d 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.
book.book Page 196 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 5 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password. 6 Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 to enable the password feature. 7 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. 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
book.book Page 197 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM 4 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 port or device and then plug it into the computer. 5 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer.
book.book Page 198 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.
book.book Page 199 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Floppy Drive (Optional) NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents the drive from operating. NOTE: The floppy drive may not be available on all the models. Clean your floppy drive using a commercially available cleaning kit. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that accumulate during normal operation.
book.book Page 200 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any "Dellinstalled" software and peripherals1. Support for third-party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2.
book.book Page 201 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference. 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTICE: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc. could void your authority to operate this equipment.
book.book Page 202 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Because availability 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.
book.book Page 203 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet.
book.book Page 204 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM BIOS — basic input/output system — A program (or utility) that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Unless you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. Also referred to as system setup. bit — The smallest unit of data interpreted by your computer.
book.book Page 205 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM CD-R — CD recordable — A recordable version of a CD. Data can be recorded only once onto a CD-R. Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or written over. CD-RW — CD rewritable — A rewritable version of a CD. Data can be written to a CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over (rewritten). CD-RW drive — A drive that can read CDs and write to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs.
book.book Page 206 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM device driver — See driver. DIMM — dual in-line memory module — A circuit board with memory chips that connects to a memory module on the system board. DIN connector — A round, six-pin connector that conforms to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; it is typically used to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. disk striping — A technique for spreading data over multiple disk drives.
book.book Page 207 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM DVD+RW drive — drive that can read DVDs and most CD media and write to DVD+RW (rewritable DVDs) discs. DVI — digital video interface — A standard for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display. E ECC — error checking and correction — A type of memory that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of memory.
book.book Page 208 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM F Fahrenheit — A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is the boiling point of water. FBD — fully-buffered DIMM — A DIMM with DDR2 DRAM chips and an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) that speeds communication between the DDR2 SDRAM chips and the system. FCC — Federal Communications Commission — A U.S.
book.book Page 209 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM H hard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a hard disk. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often used interchangeably. heat sink — A metal plate on some processors that helps dissipate heat. hibernate mode — A power management mode that saves everything in memory to a reserved space on the hard drive and then turns off the computer.
book.book Page 210 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM IRQ — interrupt request — An electronic pathway assigned to a specific device so that the device can communicate with the processor. Each device connection must be assigned an IRQ. Although two devices can share the same IRQ assignment, you cannot operate both devices simultaneously. ISP — Internet service provider — A company that allows you to access its host server to connect directly to the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and access websites.
book.book Page 211 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM MB — megabyte — A measurement of data storage that equals 1,048,576 bytes. 1 MB equals 1024 KB. When used to refer to hard drive storage, the term is often rounded to 1,000,000 bytes. MB/sec — megabytes per second — One million bytes per second. This measurement is typically used for data transfer ratings. media bay — A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module.
book.book Page 212 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM N network adapter — A chip that provides network capabilities. A computer may include a network adapter on its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with an adapter on it. A network adapter is also referred to as a NIC (network interface controller). NIC — See network adapter.
book.book Page 213 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM PIO — programmed input/output — A method of transferring data between two devices through the processor as part of the data path. pixel — A single point on a display screen. Pixels are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is expressed as the number of pixels across by the number of pixels up and down. Plug-and-Play — The ability of the computer to automatically configure devices.
book.book Page 214 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM refresh rate — The frequency, measured in Hz, at which your screen's horizontal lines are recharged (sometimes also referred to as its vertical frequency). The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can be seen by the human eye. resolution — The sharpness and clarity of an image produced by a printer or displayed on a monitor. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image.
book.book Page 215 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM Service Tag — A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. setup program — A program that is used to install and configure hardware and software. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with most Windows software packages. Setup program differs from system setup.
book.book Page 216 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM SXGA — super-extended graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. SXGA+ — super-extended graphics array plus — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. system board — The main circuit board in your computer. Also known as the motherboard.
book.book Page 217 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM USB — universal serial bus — A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Devices are plugged directly in to a 4-pin socket on your computer or in to a multi-port hub that plugs in to your computer.
book.book Page 218 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM W W — watt — The measurement of electrical power. One W is 1 ampere of current flowing at 1 volt. WHr — watt-hour — A unit of measure commonly used to indicate the approximate capacity of a battery. For example, a 66-WHr battery can supply 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. wallpaper — The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Change your wallpaper through the Windows Control Panel.
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