Dell Inspiron 580 Support Question
Dell Inspiron 580 Support Question
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Question posted by ReederRick on November 24th, 2014
Dell Inspiron 580 Desktop 3rd Hd?
Desktop c. 2009, have 2nd HD (750MB). Can I add a 3rd HD (1TB)?
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Related Dell Inspiron 580 Manual Pages
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 282
... Utility Partition.
Select
Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers
NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see
"Contacting Dell" on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on.
• Answer any key to...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14
Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24
Dell Dock 25 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26
Solving Problems 27 Beep Codes 27 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 29...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... Up Your Inspiron Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer in this section, read the safety information that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Before you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on .
5 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage...
Setup Guide - Page 8
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Connect the Display
Your computer has integrated VGA and HDMI video connectors. NOTE: A DVI connector may be available if you purchased a discrete graphics card. Refer ... connectors available on your computer.
6
NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to -DVI adapter and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com.
Setup Guide - Page 9
Connection Type
VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable)
DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable)
Computer
HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable)
HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable)
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Cable
Display
7
Setup Guide - Page 10
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer.
8
Setup Guide - Page 11
To connect your computer. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 9 Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer to a network or a broadband ...
Setup Guide - Page 12
To locate the voltage selector switch, see "Back View Features" on page 20.
10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Connect the Power Cable
CAUTION: To help avoid damaging your computer, ensure that the voltage selector switch is set for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.
Setup Guide - Page 13
Press the Power Button
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
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Setup Guide - Page 14
..., it is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Set Up Microsoft Windows
Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer unusable and...
Setup Guide - Page 15
...use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System ...DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. To create a system recovery media: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... the telephone cable to the optional modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com.
To complete setting up your Internet connection.
• If you are using a DSL or... an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... screen and use the setup information provided by country. Have your Dell™ computer to the Internet.
If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.
4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...Card Reader or an additional hard drive.
9 Optical drives (2) - 5
Power button -
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
8 FlexBay slot - The light
in the center of data, never turn off when pressed.
Helps to identify ...your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
19 Turns the
computer on or off the ...
Setup Guide - Page 26
... cards, fliers, and spreadsheets.
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer. You.... Optional software applications enable you can use your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.
Check your purchase order for software installed on your computer to ...
Setup Guide - Page 27
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is displayed. Follow the instructions on the Dock The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons
Add a Category
Remove a Category or ... provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files,
and folders. Personalize the Dock
1.
Add an Icon
Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock.
25 Right-click the...
Setup Guide - Page 28
... information, go to delldatasafe.com. Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. You can access the service on the taskbar. 2. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password-protected account. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and...
Setup Guide - Page 58
INSPIRON
Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to:
reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall desktop system software for more ...page 46 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38 "My Dell Downloads" on page 35 support.dell.com
the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals
NOTE: In some countries, ...
Setup Guide - Page 60
... regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
Computer Model
Dell™ Inspiron™ 580
Processor Types
Intel® Pentium® Intel Core™ i3 Intel Core i5
Computer Information
System chipset
Intel H57
58
Drives
Externally accessible
Internally...
Comprehensive Specifications - Page 1
Processor Type Inspiron 580
Memory Memory connector Memory-module capacities Memory type Memory configurations supported
Computer ... click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
Dell™ Inspiron™ 580: Comprehensive Specifications
This document provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when...
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