Comprehensive Specifications
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... sockets 1 GB and 2 GB 1066-MHz DDR3 DIMM; For more than 4 GB require a 64-bit operating system. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. non-ECC memory only 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 5 GB, 6 GB, 7 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: Memory configurations of more...your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Intel G43 RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region.
... sockets 1 GB and 2 GB 1066-MHz DDR3 DIMM; For more than 4 GB require a 64-bit operating system. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. non-ECC memory only 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 5 GB, 6 GB, 7 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: Memory configurations of more...your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Intel G43 RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region.
Service Manual
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...out of its connector. 1 PCI Express x16 card 2 PCI Express x16 card slot 3 securing tab 4 retention mechanism 5. Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Remove the computer cover (see Configuring Your Computer After Removing ... by its top corners, and then ease it out of the computer. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service Manual Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI...
...out of its connector. 1 PCI Express x16 card 2 PCI Express x16 card slot 3 securing tab 4 retention mechanism 5. Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Remove the computer cover (see Configuring Your Computer After Removing ... by its top corners, and then ease it out of the computer. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service Manual Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI...
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... Enabled. 3. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the documentation that shipped with the card. Sound Card Installed Removed 1.
... Enabled. 3. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the documentation that shipped with the card. Sound Card Installed Removed 1.
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...connector. 2. Use the up - Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the screen, press . For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper... Check Setup; Turn on the system board (see Entering System Setup). 2. When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Options appears on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to set...
...connector. 2. Use the up - Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the screen, press . For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper... Check Setup; Turn on the system board (see Entering System Setup). 2. When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Options appears on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to set...
Service Manual
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Visit support.dell.com. 3. d. NOTE: If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Save to save the file on the top right of product in the Select Your Product Model list. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures that appear on the computer. 2. Click Drivers & Downloads. 4. b. Enter your...
Visit support.dell.com. 3. d. NOTE: If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Save to save the file on the top right of product in the Select Your Product Model list. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures that appear on the computer. 2. Click Drivers & Downloads. 4. b. Enter your...
Setup Guide
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...optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will need to complete. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting...Windows for your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 13 These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available ...
...optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will need to complete. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting...Windows for your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 13 These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available ...
Setup Guide
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... it was in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is turned on the screen. Follow the instructions on . 2. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the computer is recommended that you... does not support rewritable discs. 14 To create a system recovery media: 1. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in the computer. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key...
... it was in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is turned on the screen. Follow the instructions on . 2. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the computer is recommended that you... does not support rewritable discs. 14 To create a system recovery media: 1. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in the computer. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key...
Setup Guide
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... to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program...
... to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program...
Setup Guide
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... that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that is optional and may ...Boot System Assessment (PSA) on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Press during POST...
... that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that is optional and may ...Boot System Assessment (PSA) on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Press during POST...
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If PSA is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is not invoked: Press any ... go to the Choose An Option window. 4. Press any key to continue." If PSA is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The following message is invoked: a. NOTE: If you are experiencing memory issues press , otherwise...
If PSA is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is not invoked: Press any ... go to the Choose An Option window. 4. Press any key to continue." If PSA is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The following message is invoked: a. NOTE: If you are experiencing memory issues press , otherwise...
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...Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with the error code and...the Choose An Option window. 7. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you contact Dell. 6. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 1. Using Support Tools 5. If you encounter a...
...Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with the error code and...the Choose An Option window. 7. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you contact Dell. 6. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 1. Using Support Tools 5. If you encounter a...
Setup Guide
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...for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 56). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 10. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer..., click Exit. 11. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An...
...for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 56). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 10. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer..., click Exit. 11. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An...
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...to restore your operating system. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is complete. 1. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files, and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you undo the last system restore..., save and close all regions. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Prepare backup media of applications you backup your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Click Undo ...
...to restore your operating system. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is complete. 1. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files, and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you undo the last system restore..., save and close all regions. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Prepare backup media of applications you backup your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Click Undo ...
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... factory image of your computer. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System... Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on page...
... factory image of your computer. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System... Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on page...
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.../Express Service Code - readme files access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads; To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the task bar support.dell.com 59 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety best...
.../Express Service Code - readme files access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads; To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the task bar support.dell.com 59 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety best...
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 60 For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Processor Types Intel® Celeron® Intel Pentium® Dual Core Intel Core™2 Duo Intel Core2 Quad ... regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 60 For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Processor Types Intel® Celeron® Intel Pentium® Dual Core Intel Core™2 Duo Intel Core2 Quad ... regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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INSPIRON Index C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 chipset 61 computer capabilities 24 connect(ing) optional network cable 10 Contacting Dell online 56 customer service 51 D DellConnect 51 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Dell Diagnostics 38 Dell Factory Image Restore 47 66 Diagnostic Checklist 55 drivers and downloads 59 E eject button 18, 19 e-mail addresses for technical support 52 F front-view connectors 18 FTP login, anonymous 52 H hard drive type 60 hard-drive activity light 19
INSPIRON Index C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 chipset 61 computer capabilities 24 connect(ing) optional network cable 10 Contacting Dell online 56 customer service 51 D DellConnect 51 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Dell Diagnostics 38 Dell Factory Image Restore 47 66 Diagnostic Checklist 55 drivers and downloads 59 E eject button 18, 19 e-mail addresses for technical support 52 F front-view connectors 18 FTP login, anonymous 52 H hard drive type 60 hard-drive activity light 19