Dell Inspiron 531S Support Question
Dell Inspiron 531S Support Question
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Question posted by Fimkrjab on May 7th, 2014
Is Latest Dell Dimension 531 Bios Slic 2.1
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
.... Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Dell TravelLite, and Strike Zone, are trademarks of Dell Inc.; A00
Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
...
3 Troubleshooting Tools 79
Power Lights 79
Beep Codes 80
System Messages 82
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 85
Drivers 87 What Is a Driver 87 Identifying Drivers...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 91
Restoring Your Operating System 92 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 93 Using Dell PC Restore 95 Using the Operating System CD 98
4 Removing and Installing Parts 101
Before You Begin 101 Recommended Tools 101 Turning Off Your Computer ...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
Only 180 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 181 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 181
FCC Notice (U.S. Replacing the... Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 175
Clearing Forgotten Passwords 176
Clearing CMOS Settings 177
Flashing the BIOS 178
Cleaning Your Computer 179 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 179 Mouse 179 Floppy Drive 180 CDs and DVDs 180...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
Getting Help 183 Obtaining Assistance 183 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 183 DellConnect 184 Online Services 184 AutoTech Service 185 Automated Order-Status Service 185
Problems With Your Order 185 Product Information 185 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 186 Before You Call 186 Contacting Dell 188
Glossary 189
Index 205
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Contents
Owner's Manual - Page 11
Find it Here
• Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement
Dell™ Product Information Guide
• How to set up my computer
Setup Diagram
NOTE: See the setup diagram that came with your computer. Finding Information
...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... Microsoft® Windows® License
These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your
computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label.
12
Finding Information NOTE: As an increased security measure...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
..., product specifications, and white papers
• Downloads -
operating system and support for correct
3 Scroll to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Desktop System Software
and click Download Now.
Upgrade information premier.support.dell.com.
Service call and order
status, warranty, and repair information
• Service and support - DSS is necessary for...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... Card Reader. 1 Service Tag (located on top of the chassis towards the rear)
Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2 FlexBay open/close
Press here to open or close the floppy/media card reader panel.
3 CD or DVD eject...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
... and you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs.
The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic Digital Media for available software patches on your computer or backing ...and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
...a short time to automatically activate after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to entering hibernate mode....
36
Setting Up and Using Your Computer To set standby mode to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in prior to you add a peripheral that does not support ...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
...plan. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in before it entered the mode.
this is ... power management modes:
• Balanced
• Power Saver
• High Performance
Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the most typical settings for Windows Vista.
the...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...
If the FlexBay device is physically installed, but it is enabled in the BIOS setup that you begin any open files and exit any of
memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing Memory" on page 113) to ensure that
your computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 80
...Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Memory" on page 107).
failure.
1
BIOS checksum
Contact Dell.
Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "System Board Components" ... beeps. Code
Description
(repetitive short
beeps)
Suggested Remedy
3
Possible motherboard Contact Dell.
• If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
... the modules,
reinstall one module (see "Replacing the
Possible battery failure Battery" on page 112).
3.If the problem persists, contact Dell.
2
No memory modules 1. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
6
Video BIOS Test
Contact Dell. Code
Description
(repetitive short
beeps)
Suggested Remedy
5
Real time clock failure. 1. Verify that the memory modules that no special...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
...8226; If the floppy drive is your boot device, ensure that a bootable floppy disk is in BIOS setup. Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected ...and that the drive is correct (see "Getting Help" on page 172).
DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Troubleshooting Tools
83
Replace the floppy disk with...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
... flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program on .) removed. Removing and Installing Parts
CAUTION: To guard against electrical ... Your Computer" on page 102. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaceable by a certified service ...
Owner's Manual - Page 178
... the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The file downloads to your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board.
1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
...branch circuits. or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400
NOTE: For further regulatory information, see your authority to...complies with the FCC regulations:
Product name: Model number: Company name:
Dell™ Inspiron™ 531s
DCSLA
Dell Inc.
Owner's Manual - Page 205
...See sound
B
battery problems, 55 replacing, 144
beep codes, 80 Bezel, 123 bezel
removing, 123 replacing, 124 BIOS, 172 boot sequence about, 175 changing, 175 option settings, 175 booting to a USB device, 175
C
cards ...92-93 stops responding, 62-63
conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 91
contacting Dell, 188
copying CDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28
Index
205
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