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Contents 1 About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 . . . . 7 Front View 7 Back View 8 Back Panel Connectors 9 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 11 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 13 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 3 Specifications 17 4 Troubleshooting 27 Troubleshooting Tools 27 Beep Codes 27 System Messages 29 Troubleshooting Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 31 Dell Diagnostics 31 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 . . . . 7 Front View 7 Back View 8 Back Panel Connectors 9 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 11 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 13 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 3 Specifications 17 4 Troubleshooting 27 Troubleshooting Tools 27 Beep Codes 27 System Messages 29 Troubleshooting Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 31 Dell Diagnostics 31 Contents 3
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... 6 7 9 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 3 optical-drive panel 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 microphone connector 9 drive activity light 11 FlexBay drive 13 Service Tag (located on page 17. About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 NOTE: For more information about the ports and connectors on your computer, see "Specifications" on top of the chassis towards the front) 8 2 optical drive...
... 6 7 9 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 3 optical-drive panel 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 microphone connector 9 drive activity light 11 FlexBay drive 13 Service Tag (located on page 17. About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 NOTE: For more information about the ports and connectors on your computer, see "Specifications" on top of the chassis towards the front) 8 2 optical drive...
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Back View 1 2 3 4 5 1 power connector 3 power supply light 5 expansion card slots (4) 7 security cable slot 7 6 2 voltage selector switch 4 back panel connectors 6 padlock rings 8 About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519
Back View 1 2 3 4 5 1 power connector 3 power supply light 5 expansion card slots (4) 7 security cable slot 7 6 2 voltage selector switch 4 back panel connectors 6 padlock rings 8 About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519
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Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 12 1 IEEE 1394 connector 3 network adapter connector 5 center/subwoofer connector 7 front L/R line-out connector 9 side L/R surround connector 11 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 11 10 9 2 link integrity light 4 network activity light 6 line-in connector 8 microphone 10 back L/R surround connector 12 VGA video connector About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 9
Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 12 1 IEEE 1394 connector 3 network adapter connector 5 center/subwoofer connector 7 front L/R line-out connector 9 side L/R surround connector 11 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 11 10 9 2 link integrity light 4 network activity light 6 line-in connector 8 microphone 10 back L/R surround connector 12 VGA video connector About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 9
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Processor Type L2 cache DRAM bus width Inspiron 518 Inspiron 519 • Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor • Intel Core 2 Duo processor • Intel Pentium® Dual-Core processor • AMD Atholon™ 64/ LE/ ... channel Computer Information System chipset RAID support Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM Inspiron 518 Intel G33 and ICH9 RAID 1 (mirroring) 64 bits 64 bits 32 bits 8 Mb Inspiron 519 AMD RS780 and SB700 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 16 bit up/down HyperTransport link 8 Mb Specifications...
Processor Type L2 cache DRAM bus width Inspiron 518 Inspiron 519 • Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor • Intel Core 2 Duo processor • Intel Pentium® Dual-Core processor • AMD Atholon™ 64/ LE/ ... channel Computer Information System chipset RAID support Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM Inspiron 518 Intel G33 and ICH9 RAID 1 (mirroring) 64 bits 64 bits 32 bits 8 Mb Inspiron 519 AMD RS780 and SB700 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 16 bit up/down HyperTransport link 8 Mb Specifications...
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... Connector size Connector data width (maximum) PCI Express Connector Connector size Connector data width (maximum) PCI Express Connector Connector size Connector data width (maximum) Inspiron 518 PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.0A SATA 1.0 and 2.0 USB 2.0 133 MB/s x1 slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed - 8...8226; Low speed - 1.2 Mbps One 124 pins 32 bits Two x1 36 pins 1 PCI Express lane One x16 164 pins 16 PCI Express lane Inspiron 519 PCI 2.3 PCI Express 2.0 SATA 1.0 and 2.0 USB 2.0 133 MB/s x1 slot bidirectional speed -1 GB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed - 16 GB/s ...
... Connector size Connector data width (maximum) PCI Express Connector Connector size Connector data width (maximum) PCI Express Connector Connector size Connector data width (maximum) Inspiron 518 PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.0A SATA 1.0 and 2.0 USB 2.0 133 MB/s x1 slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed - 8...8226; Low speed - 1.2 Mbps One 124 pins 32 bits Two x1 36 pins 1 PCI Express lane One x16 164 pins 16 PCI Express lane Inspiron 519 PCI 2.3 PCI Express 2.0 SATA 1.0 and 2.0 USB 2.0 133 MB/s x1 slot bidirectional speed -1 GB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed - 16 GB/s ...
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Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Available devices Inspiron 518/519 Four user-accessible DDR2 DIMM sockets 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB 667 MHz, 800 MHz Non-ECC DDR2 SDRAM 512 MB 4 GB Inspiron 518/519 One 3.5-inch drive bay Two 5.25-inch drive bays Two 3.5-inch drive bays Two 3.5-inch SATA hard drives Two 5.25-inch SATA DVD-ROM/ DVD+/RW super multi drive / Blu-ray Disc drive / Blu-ray Disc RW drive One 3.5-inch USB media card reader/Bluetooth media card reader Specifications 19
Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Available devices Inspiron 518/519 Four user-accessible DDR2 DIMM sockets 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB 667 MHz, 800 MHz Non-ECC DDR2 SDRAM 512 MB 4 GB Inspiron 518/519 One 3.5-inch drive bay Two 5.25-inch drive bays Two 3.5-inch drive bays Two 3.5-inch SATA hard drives Two 5.25-inch SATA DVD-ROM/ DVD+/RW super multi drive / Blu-ray Disc drive / Blu-ray Disc RW drive One 3.5-inch USB media card reader/Bluetooth media card reader Specifications 19
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Front L/R line-out connector - Connectors External connectors Audio IEEE 1394 20 Specifications Inspiron 518/519 ALC888 (7.1 Channel audio) Line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. Use the blue line-in ...
Front L/R line-out connector - Connectors External connectors Audio IEEE 1394 20 Specifications Inspiron 518/519 ALC888 (7.1 Channel audio) Line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. Use the blue line-in ...
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... on the back of the network cable to ensure reliable operation. NOTICE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. Connectors (continued) Network USB Inspiron 518/519 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN on the system board.
... on the back of the network cable to ensure reliable operation. NOTICE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. Connectors (continued) Network USB Inspiron 518/519 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN on the system board.
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...HDA header Front panel control Internal USB Memory PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Power Power 12V Processor Processor fan Serial ATA Inspiron 518/519 Integrated video 15-hole connector - Connect the monitor's VGA cable to the VGA connector on the card. If you have installed a... 36-pin connectors One 164-pin connector One 24-pin connector One 4-pin connector • Inspiron 518 - one 940-pin connector One 4-pin connector Four 7-pin connectors 22 Specifications one 775-pin connector • Inspiron 519 - NOTE: Your computer supports an optional PCI Express x16 graphics card.
...HDA header Front panel control Internal USB Memory PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Power Power 12V Processor Processor fan Serial ATA Inspiron 518/519 Integrated video 15-hole connector - Connect the monitor's VGA cable to the VGA connector on the card. If you have installed a... 36-pin connectors One 164-pin connector One 24-pin connector One 4-pin connector • Inspiron 518 - one 940-pin connector One 4-pin connector Four 7-pin connectors 22 Specifications one 775-pin connector • Inspiron 519 - NOTE: Your computer supports an optional PCI Express x16 graphics card.
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... 35). A blinking blue light indicates the computer is in sleep state; Controls and Lights Front of the computer Power button Power light Drive activity light Inspiron 518/519 Push button Blue light -
... 35). A blinking blue light indicates the computer is in sleep state; Controls and Lights Front of the computer Power button Power light Drive activity light Inspiron 518/519 Push button Blue light -
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.... Off (no light) - indicates that shipped with your computer for important voltage setting information) Coin cell battery Inspiron 518/519 300 W 162 W NOTE: Heat dissipation is activity on integrated network adapter) Power supply diagnostic light Inspiron 518/519 Green light - Controls and Lights (continued) Back of the computer Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Network...
.... Off (no light) - indicates that shipped with your computer for important voltage setting information) Coin cell battery Inspiron 518/519 300 W 162 W NOTE: Heat dissipation is activity on integrated network adapter) Power supply diagnostic light Inspiron 518/519 Green light - Controls and Lights (continued) Back of the computer Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Network...
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....5 cm (17.1 inches) 13.1 kg (28.9 lb) Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Maximum vibration (using a randomvibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Inspiron 518/519 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 20% to 80% (noncondensing) 5 to...
....5 cm (17.1 inches) 13.1 kg (28.9 lb) Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Maximum vibration (using a randomvibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Inspiron 518/519 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 20% to 80% (noncondensing) 5 to...
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... Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that shipped with the FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell™ Inspiron 518/Dell Inspiron 519 • Model number: DCMF • Company name: Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400 NOTE: For further regulatory information, see the regulatory information...
... Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that shipped with the FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell™ Inspiron 518/Dell Inspiron 519 • Model number: DCMF • Company name: Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400 NOTE: For further regulatory information, see the regulatory information...