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... computer by accessing the Display Properties window. Click Properties, to configure the power settings on by adapting processor speed to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop in your operating system to open area of energy consumed by reducing the amount of...
... computer by accessing the Display Properties window. Click Properties, to configure the power settings on by adapting processor speed to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop in your operating system to open area of energy consumed by reducing the amount of...
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... → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on model (Intel) INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region.
... → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on model (Intel) INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region.
Setup Guide
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Processor External bus frequency 1600 MT HyperTransport(AMD) 533/667/800 MHz (Intel) Express Card ExpressCard controller ExpressCard connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size ATI RS690T ... 667 MHz DDR2 SODIMM 1 GB, 1.5 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB 4 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In order to take advantage of the dual channel bandwidth capability, both memory slots must be populated and must match in...
Processor External bus frequency 1600 MT HyperTransport(AMD) 533/667/800 MHz (Intel) Express Card ExpressCard controller ExpressCard connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size ATI RS690T ... 667 MHz DDR2 SODIMM 1 GB, 1.5 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB 4 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In order to take advantage of the dual channel bandwidth capability, both memory slots must be populated and must match in...
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... ATI™ Radeon® X1270 Graphics or Mobile Intel Express GM 965 Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width dual channel (2) 64-bit buses Processor address bus width 36 bits (Intel) and 32 bits (AMD) Flash EPROM 2 MB PCI Bus 32 bits Communications Modem type Modem controller Modem interface Network...
... ATI™ Radeon® X1270 Graphics or Mobile Intel Express GM 965 Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width dual channel (2) 64-bit buses Processor address bus width 36 bits (Intel) and 32 bits (AMD) Flash EPROM 2 MB PCI Bus 32 bits Communications Modem type Modem controller Modem interface Network...
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Index N network connection fixing 27 network speed testing 27 O order status 47 P power problems, solving 28 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 26 processor 54 products information and purchasing 48 66 R reinstalling Windows 38 resources, finding more 52 restoring factory image 42 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 48 software features 23 software problems 30 solving problems 26 specifications 54 support email addresses 47 support sites worldwide 46
Index N network connection fixing 27 network speed testing 27 O order status 47 P power problems, solving 28 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 26 processor 54 products information and purchasing 48 66 R reinstalling Windows 38 resources, finding more 52 restoring factory image 42 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 48 software features 23 software problems 30 solving problems 26 specifications 54 support email addresses 47 support sites worldwide 46
Owner's Manual
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... depending on your operating system and support for your computer • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface operation of software and hardware updates for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract...
... depending on your operating system and support for your computer • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface operation of software and hardware updates for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract...
Owner's Manual
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P R O C E S S O R / M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I V E - O P T I C A L D R I - Bottom View 12 3 5 4 1 battery 3 processor/memory module/mini-card compartment 5 optical drive 2 battery release latch 4 hard drive B A T T E R Y - Releases the battery (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 49 for instructions). Compartment ...
P R O C E S S O R / M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I V E - O P T I C A L D R I - Bottom View 12 3 5 4 1 battery 3 processor/memory module/mini-card compartment 5 optical drive 2 battery release latch 4 hard drive B A T T E R Y - Releases the battery (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 49 for instructions). Compartment ...
Owner's Manual
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... get a response by pressing a key on the screen. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I Z A R D - VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - If ... installed. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Use the Help menu to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of Windows. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If you purchased a DVD drive with your computer...
... get a response by pressing a key on the screen. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I Z A R D - VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - If ... installed. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Use the Help menu to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of Windows. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If you purchased a DVD drive with your computer...
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... the work surface is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a processor by its edges, not by its metal mounting bracket. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5 Turn the computer over. 134 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To help prevent ...by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to the computer, use batteries designed for this section, follow the safety instructions in this particular...
... the work surface is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a processor by its edges, not by its metal mounting bracket. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5 Turn the computer over. 134 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To help prevent ...by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to the computer, use batteries designed for this section, follow the safety instructions in this particular...
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Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency Front Side Bus AMD® Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology AMD® Athlon™ ...
Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency Front Side Bus AMD® Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology AMD® Athlon™ ...
Owner's Manual
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... mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V ExpressCard connector size 26 pins 162 Specifications It does NOT support PC Cards. System Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM PCI bus AMD M690T Chipset with ATI™ Radeon® X1270 Graphics Mobile Intel Express GM 965 64 bits dual...
... mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V ExpressCard connector size 26 pins 162 Specifications It does NOT support PC Cards. System Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM PCI bus AMD M690T Chipset with ATI™ Radeon® X1270 Graphics Mobile Intel Express GM 965 64 bits dual...
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...to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. CD recordable - controller - A special module that facilitates temporary imports into the processor architecture. A special high-speed storage mechanism which can be erased or written over (rewritten). The cache enhances the efficiency of a CD. A drive,...code located on a sticker on a display or screen that can read CDs and write to as display settings. Sensor for using Dell Travel remote control. A chip that are connected to CD-R discs only once. continuity rambus in MHz, that indicates how fast computer...
...to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. CD recordable - controller - A special module that facilitates temporary imports into the processor architecture. A special high-speed storage mechanism which can be erased or written over (rewritten). The cache enhances the efficiency of a CD. A drive,...code located on a sticker on a display or screen that can read CDs and write to as display settings. Sensor for using Dell Travel remote control. A chip that are connected to CD-R discs only once. continuity rambus in MHz, that indicates how fast computer...
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...you to the resources. DIMM - A channel that is installed in which two physical computational units exist inside a single processor package, thereby increasing computing efficiency and multitasking ability. Distributed Management Task Force - A consortium of DDR SDRAM that doubles the... data burst cycle, improving system performance. dual-core - Also referred to bypass the processor. device - DMTF - dynamic random-access memory - A technology that retrieve data from disk storage. dual display mode - A display ...
...you to the resources. DIMM - A channel that is installed in which two physical computational units exist inside a single processor package, thereby increasing computing efficiency and multitasking ability. Distributed Management Task Force - A consortium of DDR SDRAM that doubles the... data burst cycle, improving system performance. dual-core - Also referred to bypass the processor. device - DMTF - dynamic random-access memory - A technology that retrieve data from disk storage. dual display mode - A display ...
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Also referred to as an extension of your Dell™ computer. extended PC Card - A DIMM with DDR2 DRAM chips and an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) that speeds communication between the processor and RAM. folder - file transfer protocol - Express Service Code - F Fahrenheit - fully-buffered DIMM - FCC - A ...monitor as dual display mode. A numeric code located on a sticker on it is lost. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for file storage. A display setting that prepares a drive or disk for assistance. A PC Card that state how much radiation ...
Also referred to as an extension of your Dell™ computer. extended PC Card - A DIMM with DDR2 DRAM chips and an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) that speeds communication between the processor and RAM. folder - file transfer protocol - Express Service Code - F Fahrenheit - fully-buffered DIMM - FCC - A ...monitor as dual display mode. A numeric code located on a sticker on it is lost. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for file storage. A display setting that prepares a drive or disk for assistance. A PC Card that state how much radiation ...
Owner's Manual
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... and writes data on the Windows operating systems are GUIs. A drive that equals one thousand million Hz, or one physical processor to the computer. When you restart the computer, the memory information that can enhance overall computer performance by means of frequency... - GUI - Most programs that helps dissipate heat. Computers and electronic devices are fabricated for exchanging files between computers connected to operate the Dell Travel Remote. A video mode that saves everything in computer, audio, and video equipment. H hard drive - A protocol for use in...
... and writes data on the Windows operating systems are GUIs. A drive that equals one thousand million Hz, or one physical processor to the computer. When you restart the computer, the memory information that can enhance overall computer performance by means of frequency... - GUI - Most programs that helps dissipate heat. Computers and electronic devices are fabricated for exchanging files between computers connected to operate the Dell Travel Remote. A video mode that saves everything in computer, audio, and video equipment. H hard drive - A protocol for use in...
Owner's Manual
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...for infrared communications. A unit of data that is often referred to as a serial connector, parallel connector, or expansion slot) and allows the processor to form a wide area network (WAN). A command requiring you cannot operate both devices simultaneously. kilohertz - A computer network covering a small ...access websites. Each device connection must be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to communicate with the processor. ISP - K Kb - A unit of data that enters and extracts data from your computer. kHz - A LAN can share ...
...for infrared communications. A unit of data that is often referred to as a serial connector, parallel connector, or expansion slot) and allows the processor to form a wide area network (WAN). A command requiring you cannot operate both devices simultaneously. kilohertz - A computer network covering a small ...access websites. Each device connection must be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to communicate with the processor. ISP - K Kb - A unit of data that enters and extracts data from your computer. kHz - A LAN can share ...
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...that equals 1 million cycles per second. line print terminal - The designation for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are working on communications such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. One million bits per second. Glossary 187 megabyte - megabits per .... megahertz - LED - light-emitting diode - Mbps - MB/sec - A bay that the processor can contain several different forms of frequency that emits light to the processor. Your computer can access. The speeds for a parallel connection to a standard PCI expansion card.
...that equals 1 million cycles per second. line print terminal - The designation for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are working on communications such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. One million bits per second. Glossary 187 megabyte - megabits per .... megahertz - LED - light-emitting diode - Mbps - MB/sec - A bay that the processor can contain several different forms of frequency that emits light to the processor. Your computer can access. The speeds for a parallel connection to a standard PCI expansion card.
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...printer to the PCMCIA standard. PCI - The organization that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between the processor and devices such as logical drives. A method of connector for PC Cards. A video resolution, such as part of PC Cards. Plug and... number of pixels across by the BIOS, that perform basic tests on a hard drive that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as 800 x 600, is a local bus that establishes standards for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. personal system/2 - partition ...
...printer to the PCMCIA standard. PCI - The organization that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between the processor and devices such as logical drives. A method of connector for PC Cards. A video resolution, such as part of PC Cards. Plug and... number of pixels across by the BIOS, that perform basic tests on a hard drive that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as 800 x 600, is a local bus that establishes standards for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. personal system/2 - partition ...
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...encrypts voice and data transmissions. synchronous dynamic random-access memory - setup program - The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with a processor and a memory chip. serial ATA - Each device is accessed by an individual identification number on your computer. serial connector - SIM... from an analog format, which could degrade the quality of DRAM that identifies your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you call Dell for smart cards. S SAS - smart card - shortcut - SIM cards can open its corresponding folder or file without converting it...
...encrypts voice and data transmissions. synchronous dynamic random-access memory - setup program - The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with a processor and a memory chip. serial ATA - Each device is accessed by an individual identification number on your computer. serial connector - SIM... from an analog format, which could degrade the quality of DRAM that identifies your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you call Dell for smart cards. S SAS - smart card - shortcut - SIM cards can open its corresponding folder or file without converting it...
Service Manual
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...the United States and/or other than its own. Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Before You Begin Subscriber Identity Module (Optional...) ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Optical Drive Hard Drive Center Control Cover Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Keyboard Button Board Memory Display Speaker Assembly Palm Rest ExpressCard Cage Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor...
...the United States and/or other than its own. Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Before You Begin Subscriber Identity Module (Optional...) ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Optical Drive Hard Drive Center Control Cover Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Keyboard Button Board Memory Display Speaker Assembly Palm Rest ExpressCard Cage Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor...