Operating System Compatibility, Input Errors | Dell 530 specs

Operating System Compatibility

Ensure that the computer's operating environment is set up to accommodate the application programs you use. Whenever you change the operating environment parameters, you may also affect the successful operation of the application programs. Sometimes, after modifying the operating environment, you may need to reinstall a program that no longer runs properly.

Multiple Microprocessor Compatibility

If dual microprocessors are installed, verify that all application programs will operate in multi-processor mode. Many older applications cannot use multiple processors.

If you have verified that your applications will support multiple processors but the problem still exists, perform the procedures in "Microprocessor Problems."

Input Errors

If a specific key or set of keys is pressed at the wrong time, a program may give you unexpected results. See the documentation that came with your application program to ensure that the values or characters you are entering are valid.

Error Messages

Error messages are produced by the operating system, an application program, or the computer. "Messages and Codes" discusses error messages that are generated by the operating system. If you receive an error message that is not listed in "Messages and Codes," check your application program documentation.

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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 Information Safety First-For You and Your ComputerWhen Working Inside Your Computer 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 Fr o n t V i e w o f t h e C o m p u t e r Controls and lights Connecting devicesFront View of Your Computer Diagnostic lights Hard-drive access lightDiskette-drive Power button Power light Externally 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 Speaker/Headphone Jack Ieee 1394 FireWire ConnectorUSB Connectors C k Pa n e l Fe a t u r e s Back View of Your Computer Audio Connectors Serial Port ConnectorsParallel Port Connector Network Adapter PS/2 Mouse ConnectorPS/2 Keyboard Connector 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 S t e m C a b l i n g Microprocessor Fan AccessibleBootable Eide and/or System Board Components S t e m B o a r d C o m p o n e n t s S t e m B o a r d L a b e l s Connector or Component LabelSystem Board Labels 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 Fr o n t Pa n e l L a b e l s Connector LabelFront Panel Labels About Your Computer Ieee 1394 FireWire Power Management Dell System Utilities Advanced Features Advanced Features System SettingsEntering System Setup System Setup Navigation Keys System Setup Screens KeysAction Changing the Boot SequenceS t e m S e t u p N a v i g a t i o n Ke y s Network Operations Network interface controller Boot sequence Remote wake up Remote Wake Up Boot SequenceNetwork Configurations Network Interface Controller T w o r k O p t i o n S e t t i n g s Integrated DevicesIeee PS/2 mouse Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation ManageabilityDell OpenManage IT Assistant Click Downloads for Your Dell Downloading Systems Management Utilities Chassis Intrusion Detection Enter system setupSecurity 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 Disabling System and Setup Passwords Operating Your Computer With a Setup Password EnabledDeleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password 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 Cover release latch Security cable slot Closing the Computer CoverE n i n g t h e C o m p u t e r C o v e r O s i n g t h e C o m p u t e r C o v e r T e r i o r S e r v i c e L a b e l Interior Service LabelInterior service label Removing and Installing Parts 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 M o r y R i s e r B o a r d C o m p o n e n t s Computer Memory Installation GuidelinesSystem Board Installation Riser Board Installation APICs Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations Total Memory Riser Board a Riser Board B Socket Sample ConfigurationsTotal Memory Socket Upgrading Computer Memory Close the computer cover Re m o v i n g a M e m o r y M o d u l e Securing clips Memory socket Removing and Installing PartsRemoving a Memory Module 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 Expansion Cards Installing an expansion card Removing an expansion cardRemoving and Installing Parts 107 P a n s i o n C a r d Ty p e s Removing and Installing Parts 109 Installing an Expansion Card32-bit 33 MHz AGP connector PCI connector 64-bit 66 MHz Card retention arm Card bracket 110 Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts 111 Card retention arm Install i n g a n E x p a n s i o n C a r d112 Removing and Installing Parts Removing an Expansion Card Removing and Installing Parts 113 114 Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Removing and Installing Parts 115Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Airflow shroud Top anchor tabs Bottom anchor tabs Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud116 Removing and Installing Parts 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 Microprocessor Microprocessor socket Socket lever Removing and Installing Parts 121Re m o v i n g t h e M i c r o p r o c e s s o r 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 128 Removing and Installing Parts Install i n g t h e C o m p u t e r B a t t e r yBattery Battery socket Removing and Installing Parts 129 Removing and Installing Parts Technical Specifications Video 132 Technical SpecificationsMemory System Information Expansion Bus Technical Specifications 133Audio Key Combinations 134 Technical SpecificationsPorts 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 Solving Problems 143 Video ProblemsCheck the monitor power light 144 Solving Problems Solving Problems 145 Sound and Speaker Problems 146 Solving Problems Solving Problems 147 Printer ProblemsPerform the procedure in Serial or Parallel Device Problems 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 Solving Problems 159 Expansion-Card ProblemsReplace the battery 160 Solving Problems Solving Problems 161 162 Solving Problems Network Problems Restart a Computer That Is Not Responding Recover From a Program That Is Not RespondingSolving Problems 163 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 Solving Problems 171 System Board ProblemsRemove and install the VRMs Close the computer cover Open the computer cover Solving Problems 173 Reset Corrupted Bios SettingsPerform the procedure in Reset Corrupted Bios Settings 174 Solving Problems Solving Problems 175 Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Features 176 Solving Problems Before You Start TestingRunning the Dell Diagnostics 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 V a n c e d Te s t i n g S c r e e n Advanced Testing180 Solving Problems 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 System Messages 182 Solving ProblemsMessages and Codes Message Cause Action Solving Problems 183S t e m M e s s a g e s S t e m M e s s a g e s c o n t in u e d OS Install Mode option184 Solving Problems 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 Code Cause Action Solving Problems 191S t e m B e e p codes 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 Description Code 200 Solving ProblemsM P P l a t f o r m E v e n t Tr a p s 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 206 Solving Problems Bios Recovery UtilityFault I R Q a s s i g n m e n t s c o n t in u e d 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 220 Getting Help Ireland CherrywoodItaly Milan Home and Small Business Getting Help 221 Japan KawasakiWebsite http//support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul 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 Additional Information 233 IC Notice Canada OnlyCE Notice European Union 234 Additional Information Battery Disposal Additional Information 235 EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic OnlyVcci Notice Japan Only 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 Additional Information 243 Energy Star ComplianceE R GY S TA R E m b l e m 244 Additional Information Limited Warranty and Return PolicyThree-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Additional Information 245 Coverage During Year OneCoverage During Years Two and Three 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 BTU BiosAtapi Cmos CD-RCD-RW CIM DCE CPUCrimm DAT DVD DramDrdram DTE FTP ESDFCC FSB IPX/SPX HtmlIDE IPX LBA IRQISA ISO MIF LVDMBA PBX MtbfNIC Nvram PIO PCIPET PGA Rimm RAIDRAM Rdram Scsi SmbiosRTC Rtcrst TCP/IP SramSTP Tapi VAC URLUSB UTP 270 Gl ossar y WORZIF