Comprehensive Specifications
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... setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Processor Types Inspiron 560 Inspiron 570 • Intel® Celeron® • Intel Pentium® Dual Core • Intel Core™2 Duo • Intel Core2 Quad • AMD® Sempron™ • AMD Athlon™ II X2/X3/X4 • AMD Phenom™ II X2/X3/X4 Memory Connectors Memory-module capacities Memory type Memory configurations possible four internally-accessible...
... setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Processor Types Inspiron 560 Inspiron 570 • Intel® Celeron® • Intel Pentium® Dual Core • Intel Core™2 Duo • Intel Core2 Quad • AMD® Sempron™ • AMD Athlon™ II X2/X3/X4 • AMD Phenom™ II X2/X3/X4 Memory Connectors Memory-module capacities Memory type Memory configurations possible four internally-accessible...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter...
... and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is...
... of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - If you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter...
... THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - If you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to specify the type of your operating system and security software with the latest security patches and virus information. Even if you to the "About Your Computer" section of network, and then configures the firewall settings accordingly. When you first connect...
... a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to specify the type of your operating system and security software with the latest security patches and virus information. Even if you to the "About Your Computer" section of network, and then configures the firewall settings accordingly. When you first connect...
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... CORRECT CONNECTORS. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM...
... CORRECT CONNECTORS. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM...
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...T W O R K S E T T I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for your computer. Replace the network cable. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 79. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on the back of the...
...T W O R K S E T T I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for your computer. Replace the network cable. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 79. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on the back of the...
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... W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I G H T S - M O V E T H E M O N I N G S - Turn off nearby devices to check for Desktop Computers" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is correctly attached to the computer. 2 Turn on page 273. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 Ensure that...
... W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I G H T S - M O V E T H E M O N I N G S - Turn off nearby devices to check for Desktop Computers" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is correctly attached to the computer. 2 Turn on page 273. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 Ensure that...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... a Dell service and support associate to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all under your region or go to support.dell.com and click DellConnect. 332 Getting Help When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your questions about Dell™ hardware. If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. DellConnect™ DellConnect is available to answer your Express Service Code to...
... a Dell service and support associate to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all under your region or go to support.dell.com and click DellConnect. 332 Getting Help When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your questions about Dell™ hardware. If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. DellConnect™ DellConnect is available to answer your Express Service Code to...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on or off). Unless you to operate with a processor and a memory chip. Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in your computer. Sony/Philips Digital Interface - Prevent voltage spikes, such as the motherboard. super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers. system board...
... BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on or off). Unless you to operate with a processor and a memory chip. Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in your computer. Sony/Philips Digital Interface - Prevent voltage spikes, such as the motherboard. super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers. system board...
Service Manual
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... setup (see the Setup Guide. 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 Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card. Sound Card Installed Removed 1. Back to the computer's back panel connectors. 12. Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to the network card's connector. 1. Connect the external audio devices to Contents Page Network Card 1. Connect the network cable to Enabled. 3. Enter system setup...
... setup (see the Setup Guide. 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 Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card. Sound Card Installed Removed 1. Back to the computer's back panel connectors. 12. Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to the network card's connector. 1. Connect the external audio devices to Contents Page Network Card 1. Connect the network cable to Enabled. 3. Enter system setup...
Service Manual
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... Contents Page Processor Dell™ Inspiron™ 560/570 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your system board. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is required for the new processor, reuse...
... Contents Page Processor Dell™ Inspiron™ 560/570 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your system board. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is required for the new processor, reuse...
Service Manual
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... and installed devices, the items listed in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the System Setup screen information for the computer, if present Displays the processor type. Entering System Setup 1. Help Field - Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 560/570 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use System Setup to: l Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware...
... and installed devices, the items listed in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the System Setup screen information for the computer, if present Displays the processor type. Entering System Setup 1. Help Field - Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 560/570 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use System Setup to: l Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware...
Service Manual
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...; Power On; Disabled (Enabled by default) l Limit CPUID Value - Disabled (Disabled by default) l Intel SpeedStep® - Enabled; Disabled (Enabled by default) l Keyboard Errors - Off (On by default) USB Device Setting l USB Controller - The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected CD/DVD Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of CD/DVD drives. Hard Drive; Hard Drive; Hard Drive; Last Power State (Power Off by default) l CPU XD Support - Processor L1 Cache Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed...
...; Power On; Disabled (Enabled by default) l Limit CPUID Value - Disabled (Disabled by default) l Intel SpeedStep® - Enabled; Disabled (Enabled by default) l Keyboard Errors - Off (On by default) USB Device Setting l USB Controller - The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected CD/DVD Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of CD/DVD drives. Hard Drive; Hard Drive; Hard Drive; Last Power State (Power Off by default) l CPU XD Support - Processor L1 Cache Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed...
Service Manual
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... connector Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 3 connector Displays keyboard errors when set to Report. ATA; Enabled; Enabled (Enabled by default) Power ACPI Suspend Type AC Recovery Remote Wake Up Auto Power On S1(POS); View Only; Full Access (Full Access by default) Security Unlock Setup Status Supervisor Password User Password Indicates if the System Setup is Report Advanced Settings CPU Feature l Secure Virtual Machine Mode - S3(STR) (S3(STR) by default) l Onboard Audio Controller - BIOS Security Features Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the user password...
... connector Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 3 connector Displays keyboard errors when set to Report. ATA; Enabled; Enabled (Enabled by default) Power ACPI Suspend Type AC Recovery Remote Wake Up Auto Power On S1(POS); View Only; Full Access (Full Access by default) Security Unlock Setup Status Supervisor Password User Password Indicates if the System Setup is Report Advanced Settings CPU Feature l Secure Virtual Machine Mode - S3(STR) (S3(STR) by default) l Onboard Audio Controller - BIOS Security Features Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the user password...
Service Manual
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... memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Use the up - For example, if you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to change the supervisor password Boot NOTE: The items displayed are complete. Press the up - Network; USB; Network; Press plus (+) or minus (-) to access the menu. Removable; Network; Removable; Removable; Turn on the screen, press . Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers...
... memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Use the up - For example, if you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to change the supervisor password Boot NOTE: The items displayed are complete. Press the up - Network; USB; Network; Press plus (+) or minus (-) to access the menu. Removable; Network; Removable; Removable; Turn on the screen, press . Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers...
Setup Guide
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... Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Back Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 23 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Solving Problems 25 Beep Codes 25 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 27 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Using Support Tools 32 Dell Support Center 32 My Dell Downloads...
... Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Back Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 23 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Solving Problems 25 Beep Codes 25 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 27 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Using Support Tools 32 Dell Support Center 32 My Dell Downloads...
Setup Guide
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... Specifications" on page 58. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). Your computer supports DDR3 memory. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if that you are not using...
... Specifications" on page 58. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). Your computer supports DDR3 memory. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if that you are not using...
Setup Guide
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... vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 560 Dell Inspiron 570 Processor Types Inspiron 560 Intel® Celeron® Intel...
... vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 560 Dell Inspiron 570 Processor Types Inspiron 560 Intel® Celeron® Intel...