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Dell™ Inspiron™ 530s Series
Owner’s Manual
Model DCSLF
book.book Page 1
Monday, October
6, 2008 11:38 AM
Contents
Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" on page201.
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Contents
1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Page
2 Solving Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3 Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
4 Removing and Installing Parts . . . . . . . 103
Page
A Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Page
Finding Information
NOTE:
12
NOTE:
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Page
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Front View of the Computer
Inspiron 530s/530sa/530sb/530sc/530sd
16
Back View of the Computer
Inspiron 530s
Page
Inspiron 530sa/530sc
Page
Page
Page
Back Panel Connectors
Page
NOTE:
26
NOTE:
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Page
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Page
Playing CDs and DVDs
Adjusting the Volume
Configuring the Audio Connectors for 5.1- Channel
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
Page
Connecting Two Monitors
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and OneMonitor With a DVI Connector
Connecting a TV
Changing the Display Settings
Power Management
Power Management Options in Microsoft Windows XP
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
Page
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Plan Properties
Enabling SpeedStep Technology
About RAID Configurations
RAID Level 1 Configuration
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Option ROM Utility
Page
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Page
Page
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
Page
Page
Page
Windows Vista
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows XP OperatingSystem
Setting Up a Network in the Windows Vista Operating System
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Page
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
66
Hard drive problems
4
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Page
68
Error Messages
Keyboard Problems
70
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operatingsystem
A solid blue screen appears Other software problems
Media Card Reader Problems
72
NOTE: NOTE:
Memory Problems
74
Mouse Problems
u
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
78
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
Troubleshooting Tools
Power Lights
Beep Codes
Page
86
System Messages
Page
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Drivers
What is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Page
Page
Page
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Page
Using Dell PC Restore
Page
Using the Operating System CD
Page
Page
Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Removing the Support Bracket
Page
Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
Inspiron 530s
Page
Inspiron 530sa
Page
Inspiron 530sb
Page
Inspiron 530sc
Page
Inspiron 530sd
Page
Page
Page
Page
DC Power Connector P7
Memory
Memory Installation Guidelines:
Page
Installing Memory
Page
Removing Memory
Cards
PCI and PCI Express Cards
Page
Page
Page
Page
Page
Page
Bezel
Removing the Bezel
Replacing the Bezel
Drives
Recommended Drive Cable Connections
Connecting Drive Cables
Drive Interface Connectors
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
Hard Drives
Page
Page
Page
Page
Floppy Drive (Optional)
Page
Page
Page
Page
Page
Media Card Reader
Page
Page
Page
CD/DVD Drive
Page
Page
Battery
Replacing the Battery
Page
Power Supply
Replacing the Power Supply
Page
I/O Panel
Removing the I/O Panel
Installing the I/O Panel
Processor Fan
Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
Processor
Removing the Processor
Installing the Processor
Page
Chassis Fan
Removing the Chassis Fan
Replacing the Chassis Fan
System Board
Removing the System Board
Page
Installing the System Board
Replacing the Support Bracket
Replacing the Computer Cover
Page
Page
Appendix
Specifications
Page
NOTE:
Page
Page
Page
Inspiron 530s/530sa/530sb/530sc/530sd
184
NOTE:
System Setup
Overview
Entering System Setup
System Setup Options
Page
188
NOTE:
Boot Sequence
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Page
Page
Inspiron 530sd
Clearing CMOS Settings
Flashing the BIOS
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse
Floppy Drive (Optional)
CDs and DVDs
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
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Contacting Dell
Glossary
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G
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N
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P
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T
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V
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X
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Index
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