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Dell 531S owner manual Installing the I/O Panel

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Installing the I/O Panel

1Place 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.

2Align and slide the I/O panel clamp in the I/O panel clamp slot.

3Replace and tighten the screw that secures the I/O panel.

4Reconnect the cables to the system board.

5Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 124).

6Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 165).

7Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on.

8Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 84).

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Changing the Display Settings Connecting Two Monitors With VGAOne Monitor With a DVI Connector Power Management OptionsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionCD and DVD drive problems Keyboard ProblemsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities ContentsResolving Software and Hardware Using the Operating System CDMemory Installation Guidelines 112 101Installing a Second Hard Drive Optional Drive Interface ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Replacing the Power Supply167 Changing Boot Sequence forClearing Forgotten Passwords 176 172Technical Support and Customer Service Automated Order-Status ServiceYour system What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information May varyWhat Are You Looking For? Use the Service Tag to identify yourYour call when contacting support CodeYour computer and operating System and installs the updates Reinstall the DSS utility. DSSProvides critical updates for your What Are You Looking For? Find it HereFiles Problem and press EnterFollow the instructions on the screen Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the ComputerPower light Service Tag Located on top of the chassis towards the rearPower button FlexBay open/closeBack View of the Computer Card slots Power supply LEDPower connector Padlock ringsConnector Back Panel ConnectorsLight USB ConnectorsMicrophone VGA videoInstalling Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable USB connector on USB printer Computer Printer Cable Playing CDs and DVDs CD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CDs and DVDs To copy the CD or DVDHelpful Tips Media Type Read Write RewritableUsing a Media Card Reader Optional To use the Media Card Reader Connecting Two Monitors Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsConnecting a TV May not be present on your computerPower Management Options in Microsoft Windows XP Power ManagementChanging the Display Settings Standby ModeHibernate Mode Power Options Properties Power Schemes TabAdvanced Tab Power Management Options in Windows VistaHibernate Tab Standby Mode Balanced Power Saver High PerformanceHibernate Mode Power Plan PropertiesBalanced Power Saver High Performance Enabling Cool ’n’ Quiet Technology Advanced TabAbout RAID Configurations For Windows Vista only RAID Level 1 ConfigurationConfiguring Your Hard Drives for RAID Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility Using Nvidia MediaShield Rebuilding a RAID ConfigurationTransferring Information to a New Computer To transfer data to the new computer Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsSolving Problems Drive Problems Windows XP Click Start and click My Computer Windows VistaCD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsN T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I a G N O S T I C S Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Windows XP Solid blue screen appearsWindows Follow the instructions on the screen Other software problems C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L YMedia Card Reader Problems Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems E C K T H E P R I N T E R C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Power Lights Troubleshooting ToolsBeep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive short BeepsCode Description Repetitive short BeepsSystem Messages Troubleshooting Tools When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionOptionFunction Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesWindows Vista Click Start and right-click Computer Using the Drivers and Utilities media Manually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Windows XP Tasks list, click System Protection Click CreateRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore Select a keyboard layout and click Next Click Finish to reboot the system Removing Dell PC Restore Using the Operating System CD Before You BeginReinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista 100 Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin 101Before Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer102 Removing the Computer Cover 103Removing the Support Bracket 105 Inside View of Your Computer 106System Board Components 22 21 20 19 Removing and Installing Parts107 108 Clear Cmos FpanelPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments 109Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Wire Size 110DC Power Connectors P4 Removing and Installing Parts DC Power Connector P2 Pin Number Signal Name AWG Wire111 Memory Memory Installation GuidelinesPin Number Signal Name AWG Wire 112Installing Memory 113114 Removing Memory 115Cards PCI and PCI Express Cards117 118 119 Removing and Installing Parts If you installed a sound card 121If you removed an add-in network connector 122Removing the Bezel Bezel123 Drives Replacing the BezelRecommended Drive Cable Connections Connecting Drive Cables125 Serial ATA Connector Drive Interface ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DrivesDisconnect the power and data cables from the drive 127128 Installing a Second Hard Drive Optional 129Removing and Installing Parts Floppy Drive 131132 123 Not present on all computers133 Removing and Installing Parts Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive 135Bezel Insert lever FlexBay drive insert Media Card Reader 137138 139 Removing and Installing Parts CD or DVD Drive 141Lever CD or DVD drive 143 Replacing the Battery Battery144 145 Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply147 Processor Removing the Processor149 Installing the Processor 151 Removing and Installing Parts Removing the I/O Panel Panel153 Installing the I/O Panel Removing the Processor Fan Processor Fan155 156 157 Installing the Processor Fan 158159 Removing the Chassis Fan Chassis Fan160 Replacing the Chassis Fan 161System Board Removing the System BoardSystem Board Screws 163Installing the System Board Replacing the Support BracketReplacing the Computer Cover 165Move the computer to the upright position 166 Specifications 167Audio 168Expansion Bus 169 Drives170 Controls and LightsPhysical Power171 EnvironmentalEntering System Setup System SetupOverview Displays Bios Info and the Service Tag System Setup OptionsSystem Setup Screen 173174 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot Sequence175 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings 177Flashing the Bios File Download window appearsMouse Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 179CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only180 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B182 DcslaObtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help 183DellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product InformationBefore You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit186 Diagnostics Checklist 187Contacting Dell 189 Glossary190 191 Product ID192 Device driver See driver193 194 195 196 197 Module bay See media bay198 NIC See network adapter199 200 201 202 Video resolution See resolution 203204 205 Index206 207 208 209 210 211 212