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DELL INSPIRON 530 DCMF manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
DELL INSPIRON 530 DCMF Owner's Manual (206 pages)
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DELL
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Desktop
| Size: 14.68 MB
Table of Contents
Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer
15
Front View of the Computer
15
Back View of the Computer
17
Back Panel Connectors
18
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
21
Setting up a Printer
23
Printer Cable
23
Connecting a USB Printer
23
Playing Cds and Dvds
25
Adjusting the Volume
26
Adjusting the Picture
27
Copying Cds and Dvds
27
How to Copy a CD or DVD
28
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
28
Helpful Tips
29
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
30
Connecting Two Monitors
32
Connecting Two Monitors with VGA Connectors
32
Connecting One Monitor with a VGA Connector and One Monitor with a DVI Connector
33
Connecting a TV
33
Changing the Display Settings
34
Power Management
34
Power Management Options in Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
34
Standby Mode
34
Hibernate Mode
35
Power Options Properties
36
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
37
Standby Mode
38
Hibernate Mode
38
Power Plan Properties
39
Enabling Speedstep™ Technology
40
About RAID Configurations
41
RAID Level 1 Configuration
41
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
42
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel(R) Option ROM Utility
43
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager
44
Transferring Information to a New Computer
47
Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
48
Windows Vista
51
Setting up a Home and Office Network
52
Connecting to a Network Adapter
52
Setting up a Network in the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating System
53
Setting up a Network in the Windows Vista™ Operating System
53
Connecting to the Internet
53
Setting up Your Internet Connection
54
2 Solving Problems
57
Troubleshooting Tips
57
Battery Problems
57
Drive Problems
58
CD and DVD Drive Problems
59
Hard Drive Problems
60
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
60
Error Messages
62
Keyboard Problems
63
Lockups and Software Problems
64
The Computer Does Not Start up
64
The Computer Stops Responding
64
A Program Stops Responding
64
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
64
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier
65
Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System
65
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
65
Other Software Problems
65
Media Card Reader Problems
66
Memory Problems
67
Mouse Problems
68
Network Problems
69
Power Problems
70
Printer Problems
71
Scanner Problems
73
Sound and Speaker Problems
74
No Sound from Speakers
74
No Sound from Headphones
75
Video and Monitor Problems
75
If the Screen Is Blank
76
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
77
3 Troubleshooting Tools
79
Power Lights
79
Beep Codes
80
System Messages
82
The Computer
83
Dell Diagnostics
84
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
84
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
84
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media
85
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
86
Drivers
88
What Is a Driver
88
Identifying Drivers
88
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
89
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
91
Windows Vista™ Operating System
91
Restoring Your Operating System
92
Using Microsoft ® Windows ® System Restore
92
Click the System Restore Tab and Ensure that Turn off System Restore Is Unchecked
94
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
94
Using the Operating System CD
97
4 Removing and Installing Parts
99
Before You Begin
99
Recommended Tools
99
Turning off Your Computer
100
Before Working Inside Your Computer
100
Removing the Computer Cover
101
Inside View of Your Computer
103
System Board Components
104
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
106
Memory
110
Memory Installation Guidelines
110
Installing Memory
111
Removing Memory
113
Cards
114
PCI and PCI Express Cards
114
Bezel
121
Removing the Bezel
121
Replacing the Bezel
122
Drives
123
Recommended Drive Cable Connections
124
Connecting Drive Cables
124
Drive Interface Connectors
124
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
125
Hard Drives
125
Floppy Drive
130
Media Card Reader
135
CD/DVD Drive
139
Battery
145
Replacing the Battery
145
Power Supply
146
Replacing the Power Supply
146
I/O Panel
148
Removing the I/O Panel
148
Installing the I/O Panel
149
Processor Fan
150
Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
150
Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
151
Processor
152
Removing the Processor
152
Installing the Processor
154
Chassis Fan
156
Removing the Chassis Fan
156
Replacing the Chassis Fan
157
System Board
158
Removing the System Board
158
Installing the System Board
159
Replacing the Computer Cover
160
A Appendix
163
Specifications
163
System Setup
168
Overview
168
Entering System Setup
168
System Setup Options
170
Boot Sequence
172
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
174
Clearing CMOS Settings
175
Flashing the BIOS
175
Cleaning Your Computer
176
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
176
Mouse
177
Floppy Drive
177
Cds and Dvds
177
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
178
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
179
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
179
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
179
FCC Class B
179
Contacting Dell
181
Glossary
183
Index
199
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