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Dell Inspiron 530s Series
 Abbreviations and Acronyms
 Contents
 Using Blank CDs and DVDs
 Setting Up a Network Windows Vista Operating System
 Microsoft Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears
 Drivers and Utilities Media
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Finding Information
 Service Tag and Microsoft Windows
 Operating system
 Finding Information
 Inspiron 530s/530sa/530sb/530sc/530sd
Front View of the Computer
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Back View of the Computer
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Back Panel Connectors
 Extremely low bass extension. Systems not using
 On computers with a network connector card, use
 Device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR
 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
 Connecting a USB Printer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
 USB connector on
 Playing CDs and DVDs
 DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Adjusting the Volume
 Adjusting the Picture
Configuring the Audio Connectors for 5.1- Channel
 Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
 Using Blank CDs and DVDs
 Helpful Tips
 Using a Media Card Reader Optional
 SMC
 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
Connecting Two Monitors
 Changing the Display Settings
Connecting a TV
 Power Management Options in Microsoft Windows XP
Power Management
Standby Mode
 Power Options Properties
Hibernate Mode
 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
 Power Management Options in Windows Vista
 Hibernate Mode
 Power Plan Properties
 Enabling SpeedStep Technology
About RAID Configurations
 RAID Level 1 Configuration
 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Option ROM Utility
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager
 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
 Microsoft Windows XP
Transferring Information to a New Computer
 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
 Windows Vista
 Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
 Setting Up a Network in the Windows Vista Operating System
Connecting to the Internet
 If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
 Click Next
 Battery Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer
 E C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S
Drive Problems
 Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
CD and DVD drive problems
 Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Follow the instructions on the screen
 Solving Problems
 Do not use these characters in filenames
Error Messages
 Keyboard Problems
 Program stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
 Solid blue screen appears
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 Y
Media Card Reader Problems
 Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
Memory Problems
 Mouse Problems
 Network Problems
 Power Problems
 Printer Problems
 Scanner Problems
 No sound from speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
 No sound from headphones
 If the screen is blank
Video and Monitor Problems
 If the screen is difficult to read
 Power Lights
Troubleshooting Tools
 Beep Codes
 Then restart the computer. If
 System Messages
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 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media
 Exit
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
 Drivers
What is a Driver?
 Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
 Troubleshooting Tools
 Troubleshooting Tools
 Troubleshooting Tools
 You can restore your operating system in the following ways
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
 Troubleshooting Tools
 Using Dell PC Restore
 Troubleshooting Tools
 Using the Operating System CD
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 Recommended Tools
Before You Begin
 Before Working Inside Your Computer
Turning Off Your Computer
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Removing the Computer Cover
 Removing the Support Bracket
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Inside View of Your Computer
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System Board Components
 Fpanel
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Inspiron 530sb
 Cdin
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Inspiron 530sc
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Clrpswd Atxpower
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Inspiron 530sd
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Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
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DC Power Connector P7
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Memory Installation Guidelines
Memory
See Memory on
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Installing Memory
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Inspiron 530sb/530sd
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Removing Memory
 PCI and PCI Express Cards
Cards
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 PCI Express x16 card Securing tab
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 PCI card slot
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If you installed a sound card
 If you removed an add-in network connector
 Removing the Bezel
Bezel
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 Align and insert the bottom tabs into the front panel hinges
Replacing the Bezel
 Recommended Drive Cable Connections
Drives
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 Drive Interface Connectors
Connecting Drive Cables
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 Hard Drives
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
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 Removing and Installing Parts
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 Removing and Installing Parts
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 Floppy Drive Optional
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 Removing and Installing Parts
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 Floppy drive
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 Replacing the FlexBay Drive Panel Insert
Media Card Reader
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 Removing and Installing Parts
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 CD/DVD Drive
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 CD/DVD drive
 Replacing the Battery
Battery
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 Battery release lever
 Replacing the Power Supply
Power Supply
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 Power supply
 Removing the I/O Panel
Panel
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 Installing the I/O Panel
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Processor Fan
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Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
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Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
 Removing the Processor
Processor
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Installing the Processor
 Processor pin-1 indicator Rear alignment notch
 Removing the Chassis Fan
Chassis Fan
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System Board
Replacing the Chassis Fan
Removing the System Board
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 Installing the System Board
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Replacing the Support Bracket
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Replacing the Computer Cover
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Move the computer to the upright position
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Specifications
 PCI
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 NIL
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 With the system board. a solid amber light when
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 115/230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 6A/3A
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System Setup
Entering System Setup
Overview
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System Setup Options
Can view your current
Selection active
 Memory Info
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Advanced Chipset Features
 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
Boot Sequence
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 Clearing Forgotten Passwords
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Inspiron 530s Inspiron 530sa
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Inspiron 530sb Inspiron 530sc
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 Clearing Cmos Settings
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Flashing the Bios
 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Cleaning Your Computer
Mouse
 CDs and DVDs
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
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 FCC Class B
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
 Dcslf
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 Contacting Dell
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Glossary
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Index
 Index
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