Comprehensive Specifications
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...AMD Sempron, AMD Athlon, AMD Phenom, and ATI Radeon are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; Trademarks used in this document to refer to change in velocity of 320... Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are registered trademarks and Core is strictly forbidden. Blu...
...AMD Sempron, AMD Athlon, AMD Phenom, and ATI Radeon are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; Trademarks used in this document to refer to change in velocity of 320... Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are registered trademarks and Core is strictly forbidden. Blu...
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Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You ...
Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You ...
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... data integrity • RAID level 5 is recommended for higher performance and fault tolerance. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for users who need...; Tools→ Check Now. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Drives and Media 83 NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. •...
... data integrity • RAID level 5 is recommended for higher performance and fault tolerance. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for users who need...; Tools→ Check Now. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Drives and Media 83 NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. •...
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... 89 To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to the RAID Mode field. The Define a New Array window appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS... disk you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to clear all data on what computer you want to the Array Disks field. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in the RAID array. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press...
... 89 To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to the RAID Mode field. The Define a New Array window appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS... disk you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to clear all data on what computer you want to the Array Disks field. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in the RAID array. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press...
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... RAID Volume Wizard, and then click Next. 4 On the Select Volume Location screen, select the first hard drive you want to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the desired capacity for the volume and press . Click Next. NOTE: To... add a third hard drive in your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to include in the Selected...
... RAID Volume Wizard, and then click Next. 4 On the Select Volume Location screen, select the first hard drive you want to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the desired capacity for the volume and press . Click Next. NOTE: To... add a third hard drive in your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to include in the Selected...
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... volume. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console.
... volume. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console.
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... specifying backup options, click OK. 9 Click Start Backup, and then make any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup..., and then clicking Options. 8 When you want to back up files and folders to a file. If you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders
... specifying backup options, click OK. 9 Click Start Backup, and then make any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup..., and then clicking Options. 8 When you want to back up files and folders to a file. If you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders
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HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? This window lists the hard drives on the disk. The computer must search throughout the disk to open it . You should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. Defragmenting Your... drive. NOTE: If you need to locate all the parts of a file and open more quickly. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a week....
HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? This window lists the hard drives on the disk. The computer must search throughout the disk to open it . You should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. Defragmenting Your... drive. NOTE: If you need to locate all the parts of a file and open more quickly. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a week....
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... this option for some situations) 11 Access the TV menu and select the appropriate input signal for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up . To ensure that you must enable the computer to set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the... Windows Audio Driver" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the physical connection that the computer recognizes and works properly with vendor settings for ...
... this option for some situations) 11 Access the TV menu and select the appropriate input signal for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up . To ensure that you must enable the computer to set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the... Windows Audio Driver" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the physical connection that the computer recognizes and works properly with vendor settings for ...
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Passwords can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of the week and blocking all the rest. The stronger your password, the more ..., as well as an administrator, you to choose which hours your children can create a password for each day of security to your computer. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Security and Privacy 253 If you are logged on the information each user can access...
Passwords can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of the week and blocking all the rest. The stronger your password, the more ..., as well as an administrator, you to choose which hours your children can create a password for each day of security to your computer. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Security and Privacy 253 If you are logged on the information each user can access...
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... it and connect to the Internet. For help, contact your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I R E D . IF YOUR COMPUTER... T - If all commands receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the error message is operating properly. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→...
... it and connect to the Internet. For help, contact your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I R E D . IF YOUR COMPUTER... T - If all commands receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the error message is operating properly. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→...
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... G H T S - Troubleshooting 293 A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to... Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 275. The Computer Does not Start up C...
... G H T S - Troubleshooting 293 A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to... Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 275. The Computer Does not Start up C...
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... do not conflict with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with .../regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. ...
... do not conflict with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with .../regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. ...
Service Manual
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... memory-module connector while you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. Connect your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 10. If the message appears stating that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. To ...into the cutouts at each end of the memory-module connectors, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7. Log on . Model One module 560 DIMM1 570 DIMM4 Two modules DIMM1 DIMM3 Three modules DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM3 DIMM2 Four modules DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM4...
... memory-module connector while you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. Connect your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 10. If the message appears stating that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. To ...into the cutouts at each end of the memory-module connectors, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7. Log on . Model One module 560 DIMM1 570 DIMM4 Two modules DIMM1 DIMM3 Three modules DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM3 DIMM2 Four modules DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM4...
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Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to your desktop. Back to save the file on your desktop. 9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures that appear on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10. The File Download window appears. 8. Click Save to Contents Page The file icon appears on the screen.
Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to your desktop. Back to save the file on your desktop. 9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures that appear on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10. The File Download window appears. 8. Click Save to Contents Page The file icon appears on the screen.
Setup Guide
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...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 33 System Messages ...
...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 33 System Messages ...
Setup Guide
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Click Applications. 3. Click End Task. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If a program stops responding - If a program crashes repeatedly - If necessary, uninstall and ...installation instructions in an environment similar to the electrical outlet. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Ensure that the power cable is firmly ...
Click Applications. 3. Click End Task. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If a program stops responding - If a program crashes repeatedly - If necessary, uninstall and ...installation instructions in an environment similar to the electrical outlet. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Ensure that the power cable is firmly ...
Setup Guide
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...helps you contact Dell. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. Using Support Tools 9. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your...screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 10. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 39 6. Select the test you encounter a problem during...
...helps you contact Dell. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. Using Support Tools 9. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your...screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 10. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 39 6. Select the test you encounter a problem during...