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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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...computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup ... accessing the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support ...
...computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup ... accessing the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support ...
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... select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array and then use the arrow ...appears. The Define a New Array window appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to clear all data on what computer you...supported in the RAID array. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS.
... select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array and then use the arrow ...appears. The Define a New Array window appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to clear all data on what computer you...supported in the RAID array. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS.
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..., memory, system board, and chassis components. These settings can be saved to a file for that component. The data can be recalled at a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can be used . Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such...
..., memory, system board, and chassis components. These settings can be saved to a file for that component. The data can be recalled at a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can be used . Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such...
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... and to a UPS. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks...
... and to a UPS. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks...
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DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 157). The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions ...
DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 157). The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions ...
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... received is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable ... • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is not listed in BIOS setup. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. A chip on page 337). Enter the system setup program (see "Entering...
... received is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable ... • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is not listed in BIOS setup. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. A chip on page 337). Enter the system setup program (see "Entering...
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Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The next time you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . If you wait too... computer. The computer boots to the selected device. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. 1 Shut down ...
Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The next time you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . If you wait too... computer. The computer boots to the selected device. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. 1 Shut down ...
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... time or system password. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. System Setup 311...
... time or system password. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. System Setup 311...
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The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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... software alerts to a management console. The length of time (minutes or hours) that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. BIOS - Advanced Host Controller Interface -
... software alerts to a management console. The length of time (minutes or hours) that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. BIOS - Advanced Host Controller Interface -
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...partition - A physical storage area on a hard drive that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between the processor and the devices attached to automatically configure devices. PC Card - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - The ability of pixels up and down.... of PC Cards. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to the PCMCIA standard. O optical drive - PIO -
...partition - A physical storage area on a hard drive that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between the processor and the devices attached to automatically configure devices. PC Card - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - The ability of pixels up and down.... of PC Cards. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to the PCMCIA standard. O optical drive - PIO -
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... stored in RAM is lost when you can view but cannot edit or delete. readme file - A file can be configured and started remotely. BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. A type of providing data redundancy. A WfM...to be seen by the computer. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). Sometimes the processor is located on a monitor. resolution - radio frequency interference - Radio frequencies are at the lower end of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are ...
... stored in RAM is lost when you can view but cannot edit or delete. readme file - A file can be configured and started remotely. BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. A type of providing data redundancy. A WfM...to be seen by the computer. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). Sometimes the processor is located on a monitor. resolution - radio frequency interference - Radio frequencies are at the lower end of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are ...
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...it to the computer. telephony application programming interface - S/PDIF - surge protectors - A connector used to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. SXGA - A utility that a program displays depends on computers equipped for this program. ... the settings have on or off). The main circuit board in the computer. A card that supports resolutions up to operate with a processor and a memory chip. Prevent voltage spikes, such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the...
...it to the computer. telephony application programming interface - S/PDIF - surge protectors - A connector used to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. SXGA - A utility that a program displays depends on computers equipped for this program. ... the settings have on or off). The main circuit board in the computer. A card that supports resolutions up to operate with a processor and a memory chip. Prevent voltage spikes, such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the...
Owner's Manual
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords 193 Inspiron 530 193 Inspiron 530a 194 Inspiron 530b 194 Inspiron 530c 195 Inspiron 530d 195 Clearing CMOS Settings 196 Flashing the BIOS 197 Cleaning Your Computer 198 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 198 Mouse 198 Floppy Drive (Optional 199 CDs and DVDs 199 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 199 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 200 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 200 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 200 FCC Class B 200 Contacting Dell 202 Glossary 203 Index 219 10 Contents
Clearing Forgotten Passwords 193 Inspiron 530 193 Inspiron 530a 194 Inspiron 530b 194 Inspiron 530c 195 Inspiron 530d 195 Clearing CMOS Settings 196 Flashing the BIOS 197 Cleaning Your Computer 198 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 198 Mouse 198 Floppy Drive (Optional 199 CDs and DVDs 199 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 199 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 200 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 200 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 200 FCC Class B 200 Contacting Dell 202 Glossary 203 Index 219 10 Contents
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... other physical drives in the system. If you are mapped to a drive even if no media is installed. There is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup that needs to be changed. 5 Select Change Drive Letter and Paths. 6 Click Change. 7 From the drop-down list, select the new drive... and select Manage. 2 Click Continue if prompted. 3 Expand the Storage object and select Disk Management. 4 Right-click the corresponding drive letter in the BIOS setup. Solving Problems 73 When Windows Vista detects the Media Card Reader, the device is enabled in the right pane that appears only when the...
... other physical drives in the system. If you are mapped to a drive even if no media is installed. There is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup that needs to be changed. 5 Select Change Drive Letter and Paths. 6 Click Change. 7 From the drop-down list, select the new drive... and select Manage. 2 Click Continue if prompted. 3 Expand the Storage object and select Disk Management. 4 Right-click the corresponding drive letter in the BIOS setup. Solving Problems 73 When Windows Vista detects the Media Card Reader, the device is enabled in the right pane that appears only when the...
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... a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - See "System Setup" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers...
... a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - See "System Setup" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers...
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... the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Front View of your screen. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I V E R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 15). R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Click...
... the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Front View of your screen. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I V E R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 15). R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Click...
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...into your computer (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 126). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible Contact Dell. Possible Battery" on page 126), and then restart the computer. failure Troubleshooting Tools 87 battery failure or ..., contact Dell. 5 Real time clock 1 Replace the battery (see "Installing Memory" on page 160). failure. Failure 7 CPU cache test Contact Dell. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. If the...
...into your computer (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 126). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible Contact Dell. Possible Battery" on page 126), and then restart the computer. failure Troubleshooting Tools 87 battery failure or ..., contact Dell. 5 Real time clock 1 Replace the battery (see "Installing Memory" on page 160). failure. Failure 7 CPU cache test Contact Dell. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. If the...