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About Your Computer

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Dell 530 manual About Your Computer

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Support.dell.com USER’S Guide Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Definitions Contents Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Installing and Configuring Software 109 Computer Memory Installation GuidelinesInstalling a CD, Zip, or Other Externally Accessible Drive 107 139 Serial or Parallel Device Problems 148When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 175 138 193 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 213190 192 243 234EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only 235 241 Safety Information Safety First-For You and Your Computer When Working Inside Your ComputerSafety Information Safety Information Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety Information About Your Computer Finding Information and Assistance Resource Contents Using the Resource User’s Guides Resource Contents Using the Resource Go to http//premiersupport.dell.com Go to http//support.dell.com Controls and lights Connecting devices Front View of Your ComputerFr o n t V i e w o f t h e C o m p u t e r Hard-drive access light Diskette-drive Power button Power light ExternallyDiagnostic lights E n i n g t h e D r i v e D o o r Controls and Lights Po w e r B u t t o n Fu n c t i o n s Connecting Devices Ieee 1394 FireWire Connector USB ConnectorsSpeaker/Headphone Jack C k Pa n e l Fe a t u r e s Back View of Your Computer Serial Port Connectors Parallel Port ConnectorAudio Connectors PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Keyboard ConnectorNetwork Adapter Network Connection Requirements System cables System board components Front panel components Inside Your Computer Front panel Brace Cable retainer Interior service labelSystem Cables S i d e t h e C o m p u t e r Microprocessor Fan Accessible Bootable Eide and/orS t e m C a b l i n g System Board Components S t e m B o a r d C o m p o n e n t s Connector or Component Label System Board LabelsS t e m B o a r d L a b e l s S t e m B o a r d L a b e l s c o n t in u e d Front panel audio connectorPort 2 USB connectors Front Panel Components Connector Label Front Panel LabelsFr o n t Pa n e l L a b e l s About Your Computer Ieee 1394 FireWire Power Management Dell System Utilities Advanced Features System Settings Entering System SetupAdvanced Features System Setup Navigation Keys System Setup Screens Changing the Boot Sequence S t e m S e t u p N a v i g a t i o n Ke y sKeysAction Network Operations Network interface controller Boot sequence Remote wake up Remote Wake Up Boot SequenceNetwork Configurations Network Interface Controller Integrated Devices Ieee PS/2 mouseT w o r k O p t i o n S e t t i n g s Manageability Dell OpenManage IT AssistantDell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Click Downloads for Your Dell Downloading Systems Management Utilities Enter system setup SecurityChassis Intrusion Detection Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Assigning a System Password Password ProtectionSystem Password System password Setup password Screen when Password Status is set to Unlocked Using Your System Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Assigning a Setup Password Setup Password Operating Your Computer With a Setup Password Enabled Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup PasswordDisabling System and Setup Passwords Close the computer cover Open the computer cover Advanced Features S t e m B o a r d J u m p e r S e t t i n g s Jumper SettingsJumper Setting Description S t e m B o a r d J u m p e r s Installing and Configuring Software Tapi Installing a Tapi Device Installing a Tapi Sound Card Lay the computer down on its right side Ieee 1394 FireWire Power Management Sleep State Wake-Up Methods Windows Windows NT Po w e r M a n a g e m e n t Asset Tag Auto Power OnDell System Utilities AutoShutdown Advanced Features Computer Battery Removing and Installing Parts Opening the computer cover Closing the computer cover Removing and Installing PartsComputer Cover Opening the Computer Cover Closing the Computer Cover E n i n g t h e C o m p u t e r C o v e rCover release latch Security cable slot O s i n g t h e C o m p u t e r C o v e r Interior Service Label Interior service label Removing and Installing PartsT e r i o r S e r v i c e L a b e l Computer Memory Suspend-to-RAM STR light Socket Removing and Installing PartsM o r y M o d u l e L a b e l S t e m B o a r d M e m o r y C o m p o n e n t s Computer Memory Installation Guidelines System Board InstallationM o r y R i s e r B o a r d C o m p o n e n t s Riser Board Installation APICs Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations Sample Configurations Total Memory SocketTotal Memory Riser Board a Riser Board B Socket Upgrading Computer Memory Close the computer cover Securing clips Memory socket Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Memory ModuleRe m o v i n g a M e m o r y M o d u l e Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud Installing a Memory ModuleInstall i n g a M e m o r y M o d u l e Removing Memory Riser Boards Removing and Installing Parts Memory riser board a Memory riser board B System board Re m o v i n g M e m o r y R i s e r B o a r d s Installing Memory Riser Boards Install i n g M e m o r y R i s e r B o a r d s Disk Drives and Media I v e Ty p e s Installing a CD, Zip, or Other Externally Accessible Drive Removing and Installing Parts Re m o v i n g t h e D i s k e t t e D r i v e Drive Removing and Installing Parts Install i n g t h e D i s k e t t e D r i v e Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Diskette system board connector Close the computer cover Installing a Hard Drive Re m o v i n g a H a r d D r i v e Drive Bracket rails Screws Install i n g a H a r d D r i v e 100 Removing and Installing Parts T a c h i n g C a b l e s f o r a H a r d D r i v e Removing and Installing Parts 101 102 Removing and Installing Parts General Guidelines Eide Device Installation GuidelinesJumper Settings Removing and Installing Parts 103 Scsi ID Numbers Scsi Device Installation Guidelines104 Removing and Installing Parts Eide Cables System Board Controller Controller Card Device Fault S C S I I D S e t t i n g sRemoving and Installing Parts 105 Device Termination Scsi Cables 106 Removing and Installing Parts Installing an expansion card Removing an expansion card Removing and Installing Parts 107Expansion Cards P a n s i o n C a r d Ty p e s Installing an Expansion Card 32-bit 33 MHz AGP connector PCI connector 64-bit 66 MHzRemoving and Installing Parts 109 Card retention arm Card bracket 110 Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts 111 Install i n g a n E x p a n s i o n C a r d 112 Removing and Installing PartsCard retention arm Removing an Expansion Card Removing and Installing Parts 113 114 Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts 115 Microprocessor Airflow ShroudRemoving the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud 116 Removing and Installing PartsAirflow shroud Top anchor tabs Bottom anchor tabs Removing and Installing Parts 117 Microprocessor Installation GuidelinesInstallation guidelines Upgrading the microprocessors 118 Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts 119 120 Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts 121 Re m o v i n g t h e M i c r o p r o c e s s o rMicroprocessor Microprocessor socket Socket lever 122 Removing and Installing Parts Install i n g t h e M i c r o p r o c e s s o r Removing and Installing Parts 123 Install the airflow shroud Close the computer cover Remove the airflow shroud Removing a VRM Installing a VRM124 Removing and Installing Parts Removing a VRM Re m o v i n g a V R M Installing a VRMVRM connector Removing and Installing Parts 125 126 Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts 127 Computer Battery Install i n g t h e C o m p u t e r B a t t e r y Battery Battery socket128 Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts 129 Removing and Installing Parts Technical Specifications Video 132 Technical SpecificationsMemory System Information Technical Specifications 133 AudioExpansion Bus 134 Technical Specifications PortsKey Combinations Physical PowerTechnical Specifications 135 Controls and Lights Environmental 136 Technical Specifications Solving Problems L v i n g P r o b l e m s Finding SolutionsProblem Action 138 Solving Problems Po w e r L i g h t codes Power ProblemsPower Light Cause Solving Problems 139 Po w e r L i g h t codes c o n t in u e d 140 Solving Problems N i t o r L i g h t codes Monitor ProblemsMonitor Power Light Cause Solving Problems 141 142 Solving Problems Video Problems Check the monitor power lightSolving Problems 143 144 Solving Problems Solving Problems 145 Sound and Speaker Problems 146 Solving Problems Printer Problems Perform the procedure in Serial or Parallel Device ProblemsSolving Problems 147 148 Solving Problems Serial or Parallel Device Problems Solving Problems 149 150 Solving Problems Mouse Problems Solving Problems 151 152 Solving Problems Keyboard Problems Solving Problems 153 Diskette Drive Problems 154 Solving Problems Solving Problems 155 Hard Drive Problems 156 Solving Problems Solving Problems 157 158 Solving Problems Battery Problems Expansion-Card Problems Replace the batterySolving Problems 159 160 Solving Problems Solving Problems 161 162 Solving Problems Network Problems Recover From a Program That Is Not Responding Solving Problems 163Restart a Computer That Is Not Responding Repair a Wet Computer 164 Solving Problems Repair a Dropped or Damaged Computer Solving Problems 165 Hardware Conflicts 166 Solving Problems Solving Problems 167 System Memory Problems 168 Solving Problems Solving Problems 169 Microprocessor Problems 170 Solving Problems System Board Problems Remove and install the VRMs Close the computer coverSolving Problems 171 Open the computer cover Reset Corrupted Bios Settings Perform the procedure in Reset Corrupted Bios SettingsSolving Problems 173 174 Solving Problems Solving Problems 175 Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Features Before You Start Testing Running the Dell Diagnostics176 Solving Problems Solving Problems 177 Option 1 Start/Continue Windows NT Installation 178 Solving Problems Option 5 Network Adapter Diagnostics/Configuration L l D i a g n o s t i c s M a i n M e n u Solving Problems 179 Advanced Testing 180 Solving ProblemsV a n c e d Te s t i n g S c r e e n Help Option Description Advanced Testing Help MenuSolving Problems 181 V a n c e d Te s t i n g H e l p C a t e g o r i e s 182 Solving Problems Messages and CodesSystem Messages Solving Problems 183 S t e m M e s s a g e sMessage Cause Action OS Install Mode option 184 Solving ProblemsS t e m M e s s a g e s c o n t in u e d Solving Problems 185 System Board Problems 186 Solving Problems Drive Problems Solving Problems 187 188 Solving Problems Again, see System Memory Problems Solving Problems 189 System Beep Codes 190 Solving Problems Solving Problems 191 S t e m B e e p codesCode Cause Action S t e m B e e p codes c o n t in u e d 192 Solving Problems System Lights Diagnostics MessagesDiagnostic Lights System lights Diagnostic lights S t e m L i g h t codes c o n t in u e d 194 Solving Problems Light Pattern Cause Action Diagnostic LightsSolving Problems 195 A g n o s t i c L i g h t codes B e f o r e P O S T 196 Solving Problems Power Management Solving Problems 197 A g n o s t i c L i g h t codes D u r i n g P O S T 198 Solving Problems Snmp Platform Event Traps Solving Problems 199 200 Solving Problems M P P l a t f o r m E v e n t Tr a p sDescription Code Solving Problems 201 Software Problems 202 Solving Problems Operating System Compatibility Input ErrorsError Messages Solving Problems 203 Program Conflicts 204 Solving ProblemsDevice Drivers Memory-Resident Programs Interrupt Assignment Conflicts Fault I R Q a s s i g n m e n t sSolving Problems 205 Memory Address Conflicts Bios Recovery Utility Fault I R Q a s s i g n m e n t s c o n t in u e d206 Solving Problems Solving Problems 207 Solving Problems Help Overview Dell Contact Numbers Getting Help Help Tools Run the Dell DiagnosticsHelp Overview Technical Assistance Getting Help 211 World Wide Web Automated Order-Status System AutoTech ServiceTechFax Service Technical Support Service Getting Help 213 Problems With Your Order 214 Getting Help Before You Call Service tag bar code on the back of the computer Diagnostics Checklist Website http//support.euro.dell.com Dell Contact NumbersAustralia Sydney Austria Vienna Canada North York, Ontario Belgium BrusselsBrazil Brunei Finland Helsinki China XiamenCzech Republic Prague Denmark Horsholm Hong Kong Home and Small BusinessCorporate Germany Langen Ireland Cherrywood Italy Milan Home and Small Business220 Getting Help Japan Kawasaki Website http//support.jp.dell.com Korea SeoulGetting Help 221 Malaysia Penang Latin AmericaLuxembourg Macau Getting Help 223 MexicoNetherlands Amsterdam New Zealand Singapore Singapore Norway LysakerPoland Warsaw Portugal Spain Madrid Home and Small Business South Africa JohannesburgSoutheast Asian and Pacific Countries Thailand Sweden Upplands VasbySwitzerland Geneva Taiwan Getting Help 227 Bracknell 228 Getting Help A. Austin, Texas Additional Information 230 Additional Information Regulatory Notices Additional Information 231 FCC Notices U.S. Only 232 Additional Information Class a Class B IC Notice Canada Only CE Notice European UnionAdditional Information 233 234 Additional Information Battery Disposal EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only Vcci Notice Japan OnlyAdditional Information 235 236 Additional Information Class a ITEClass B ITE C I C l a s s a I T E Re g u l a t o r y M a r k Additional Information 237 MIC Notice Republic of Korea OnlyClass a Device C I C l a s s B I T E Re g u l a t o r y M a r k C C l a s s B Re g u l a t o r y M a r k Polish Center for Testing and Certification NoticeClass B Device C C l a s s a Re g u l a t o r y M a r k Additional Information 239 Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badañ i Certyfikacji 240 Additional Information Pozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeñstwa Additional Information 241 Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Additional Information Energy Star Compliance E R GY S TA R E m b l e mAdditional Information 243 Limited Warranty and Return Policy Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only244 Additional Information Coverage During Year One Coverage During Years Two and ThreeAdditional Information 245 246 Additional Information General Provisions Additional Information 247 Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 248 Additional Information Additional Information 249 250 Additional Information Additional Information 251 GuaranteeExclusions Making a Claim Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Limitation and Statutory Rights Additional Information 253 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only Additional Information API AcpiAGP Ansi Bios AtapiBTU Cmos CD-RCD-RW CIM DCE CPUCrimm DAT DVD DramDrdram DTE FTP ESDFCC FSB IPX/SPX HtmlIDE IPX LBA IRQISA ISO LVD MBAMIF PBX MtbfNIC Nvram PIO PCIPET PGA Rimm RAIDRAM Rdram Scsi SmbiosRTC Rtcrst TCP/IP SramSTP Tapi VAC URLUSB UTP WOR ZIF270 Gl ossar y